Return of the Phoenix Lady

"What...what? Go back and take another look? That's too dangerous! No, no! I just escaped death and I don't want to go again, Master! Please spare me!" Xiao Hei begged for mercy.

"No, no! We have to share the good times and the bad times together! As our partner, how can you abandon us? Besides, we will protect you, Xiaobai! Don't you agree?"

"Of course! Master! We are partners! We should help each other!" Xiaobai said obediently. Han Xing nodded in satisfaction.

Xiao Hei was dazzled by Han Xing and Xiao Bai's "we are partners" and agreed in a fit of excitement.

"Okay then! Xiao Hei, lead the way!"

"Hey... okay! Let's go!"

Led by Xiao Hei, Han Xing and Xiao Bai went deeper into the dense forest. The air became more humid as they went deeper, and the surrounding trees looked very lush, but the surroundings became increasingly quiet.

"Look! That's the wind-blown grass!" Xiao Hei pointed to a faintly fluorescent area in the distance, "Come closer, and the big silver python will come out! Everyone be careful!" After saying that, the three of them walked forward cautiously.

The three of them were getting closer, but the big silver python that Xiao Hei had mentioned did not appear.

"Strange? Why hasn't he come out yet? Has he gone somewhere else? That's impossible! What's going on..." Xiao Hei muttered as he walked.

"Since it doesn't come out, isn't that perfect? ​​We can get the wind grass! Let's go!" Xiaobai ran over excitedly.

Han Xing followed silently, pondering: This giant silver python is a beast on the verge of ascending to the Human-God stage. Logically, it should be closely guarding the Suifeng Grass, but now it's nowhere to be found. Could it be... already on its way to Human-God status? So... at the thought of this possibility, Han Xing couldn't help but shudder. Not out of fear, but fear that he wouldn't be able to defeat it, and instead implicate Xiaobai and Xiaohei. After all, Xiaohuo wasn't around right now, and while he was incredibly talented, it was unrealistic for him to defeat a newly ascended beast with his current cultivation. Hopefully, this was just his own conjecture!

"Haha! That damned big snake isn't here anymore! That's great! Let's hurry up and leave as soon as we're done picking them! It'll piss it off!" Xiao Hei danced with excitement, lunged forward, and began picking the wind-blown grass, shouting as he did so: "Master! Xiao Bai! Come on! It'll be faster if we do it together! Now that the big snake isn't here, let's hurry! What's the saying you humans have? What village, what store! Anyway, anyone who doesn't want a good deal is a fool!"

That's true. Backing down when faced with difficulty isn't my style, Liu Hanxing! I'll just grab it first, and then I'll run away as soon as possible!

Just as Han Xing and his companions had almost finished collecting, an earthquake suddenly struck! Then, the flat ground not far from Han Xing suddenly cracked open! A massive, shimmering silver python flew out, carrying with it the overwhelming might of a divine beast. Han Xing finally understood why Xiao Huo had suppressed his beastly power and was thrown back several steps. Xiao Bai and Xiao Hei collapsed to the ground, unable to move. Even a single level difference between two magical beasts could result in an overwhelming defeat. Only those with exceptional talent or bloodlines could challenge and triumph. Han Xing's ability to withstand this challenge was due, first, to her being human, not beast, and second, to her exceptional willpower. Any ordinary person would be reduced to a pulp before such a powerful beast.

After the silver python came out of the ground, it hovered in the air. Han Xing secretly hinted to Xiaobai and Xiaohei to run away quickly, but the silver python suddenly lowered its head and saw the few remaining Suifeng grass. It glanced at Han Xing, Xiaobai and Xiaohei beside it and instantly became furious: "You actually dared to steal my spiritual herbs! Hand them over quickly! Otherwise, I will make sure you die without a complete corpse!" The silver python was a little unstable because it had just jumped into the god level, so it did not use magic directly.

"What spiritual herb? We don't know, we just happened to pass by here!" Xiaobai and Xiaohei heard this and sweated profusely. Passing by? Who would believe it? Who would be stupid enough to believe that someone would come to such a gloomy and terrifying place.

"You lowly human! Do you think I'm an idiot? Hand it over quickly! Otherwise, don't blame me for bullying the weak!" The silver python snorted coldly.

"Master...Master! You...run...quickly! Don't...care about us!" Xiaobai said with difficulty.

"Yes... yes!... Master! Run... one... yes... one!" Xiao Hei also echoed.

If anyone escapes, they're the best! That was true, and if Xiaobai and Xiaohei really died, Han Xing could still avenge them. But if Han Xing died, they would die, and Xiaohuo would be buried with them. However, looking at the silver python's formation, it seemed like no one could escape! Han Xing appeared calm, but his heart was actually turbulent. It seemed he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue. Han Xing tried to contact Xiaohuo while stalling for time.

"I say, what evidence do you have to prove that your spiritual herbs were taken by us?" Han Xing shouted at the silver python.

(Little Fire! Little Fire! Where are you? Can you hear me?)

"Hmph... Who else is here besides you? If it wasn't you who stole it, who did?" The silver python said disdainfully.

(…Who is this?! Disturbing my sleep! If you continue disturbing me, I’ll wipe out your entire family!…)

"Then maybe someone else has been here before us! What if someone else stole your spiritual herbs, and you wrongly accused us and killed us, while the real murderer is still at large? Don't say we are unwilling to accept it, you won't be willing to accept it either!"

(You little brat! Get up right now! If you don’t come here quickly, I’ll be gone first!)

"Well... what do you think we should do? If you dare to deceive this god, you will die!"

(Just go! Don’t bother me… What? What do you mean by leaving first? Xiaoxing! Where are you?)

"It's actually very simple. You'll know if you look around here. You probably weren't out for long, so those guys who stole your spiritual herbs can't get far!"

(You! You finally woke up! Come to the back mountain! I'm about to be attacked by a divine beast!)

“…Okay! I’ll trust you this time. I’ll trap you in my barrier first. If I find you, I’ll let you go. If I can’t find you, hum…” After saying that, he flew away without looking back.

(What? I'm already at the back mountain. Where are you at the back mountain?)

Han Xing couldn't bear it any longer and fell to the ground, breathing lightly. Xiaobai and Xiaohei also looked much better.

(I am deep in the jungle, currently trapped by the enchantment of that mythical beast!)

After a while, Xiaohuo flew into the barrier. For him, who was already a divine beast, this barrier was nothing at all. The silver python also sensed that the barrier was broken at the first moment and rushed back immediately.

"Xiaoxing, you are too weak! You are trapped by such a weak barrier. It's really embarrassing for me!" Xiaohuo said arrogantly.

"Huh? Master, who is this bird? It can actually fly in!" Xiao Hei said in surprise.

"Hey! How dare you call me a divine bird, little guy! Are you tired of living?"

"I think you are all tired of living! Humph... You lowly human, how dare you lie to me! And even find helpers! I will not let you go today!" After saying that, he swooped down.

With Xiaohuo's protection, the pressure was gone and the four of them easily avoided the attack, but a big hole appeared where they had originally stood.

"You dare to call yourself a god in front of me? Then I'll let you taste my life-long flame - the Fire Phoenix Divine Fire!" A suffocating flame rushed from Xiaohuo towards the silver python.

The silver python dodged quickly, but was still slightly burned. It asked in shock, "Fire Phoenix Divine Fire? You...you are Lord Fire Phoenix?"

"Huh? You know me, the great god?" Xiaohuo also stopped attacking.

"Of... of course! You... you are the one who is ranked first in the Warcraft rankings together with the Ice Dragon! I have always admired you! Oh my God! I... I just fought with you! I am so honored! Hahaha..." Silver Python said excitedly.

Han Xing was shocked by this dramatic change. This Silver Python was too cowardly! He actually admired the naughty Xiao Huo!

"Oh? Really? Haha! That's right, don't you see who I am? Hahaha..." Xiaohuo laughed proudly.

"But, Master Huo Feng, why are you here, and why are you like this?"

"Well! It's a long story, why don't you sign a contract first!" Xiaohuo said with a turn of his eyes.

"Contract? With whom? You?"

"Of course not! It's my master, Liu Hanxing!" After saying that, he pointed at Hanxing.

"She? She is actually your master, sir? Then I am so lucky to have the same master as you!" After saying that, he turned to Han Xing and said, "Master! Please make a contract with me!"

Han Xing had no objection to this. After all, one more companion meant one more chance of victory, and there was strength in numbers!

The contract was completed, and Han Xing, Xiaobai and Xiaohei also benefited greatly. After all, he is also a divine beast.

"Very good! Then your name will be Xiaoyin from now on!" Han Xing said, looking at the cute and somewhat silly silver python.

"Okay! Xiaoyin thanks the master!"

"It's getting late! Let's go back! Xiaoyin, can you become smaller?"

"Of course!" A puff of smoke dissipated, and a cute little silver snake swam to Han Xing.

"Haha! So cute! Let's go!" Han Xing smiled happily.