Not to be outdone, the other big shots scrambled to pull out all sorts of food, drinks, and useful items from their spatial bags.
But the most attentive one was Huo Wuqing, who directly took out a gorgeous big bed decorated with various gems.
"Our little one is so delicate and adorable, it must sleep on the softest, most luxurious bed, befitting its noble Phoenix status! This bed can shield against wind and rain, and can be placed anywhere. If the little one wants to see the stars, it can be placed outdoors. Whether it is on the top of a mountain or on a tree, it can be..."
Everyone looked at Huo Wuqing with a very strange look in their eyes.
'As a master artifact forger, why would you have crafted such a bed in the first place?'
It was… suspiciously specific.
By the time Mingting fully emerged from its shell, the ground was practically carpeted with treasures, which is all gifts from the big shots.
'So, in fact, I have become a popular person without doing anything? So easy?'
Mingting couldn't help but sigh to Fengtian.
'What is personal charm?'
'This is it!'
He shook off the remaining sticky fluid from his feathers, and a warm little flame swept over his downy fluff, drying it instantly.
In the eyes of the onlookers, the tiny, damp hatchling, which is no bigger than a fist, had suddenly transformed into a fluffy, round, unbearably adorable ball of softness.
With big, round black eyes that sparkled with innocence and tiny golden claws, the Little Phoenix was the very definition of ultimate cuteness.
"Wu Hao, haven't you always been thinking about the spiritual stone mine of our Yuxian Sect? The mine is yours… just let me take the little one back to raise!"
The domineering Yu Bingqing went straight to Wu Hao to talk about Mingting's custody.
"No."
Wu Hao saw right through her wolfish ambitions.
Even if the other party is an Ancestor, he is not afraid. After all, there are two Ancestors of Zhenshan Sect around him as a backer, so he is not afraid!
"In fact, our Ten Thousand Buddha Gate is close to the Cloud Dream Forest. The air is fresh, and the natural environment is pristine… It's perfect for a Little Phoenix."
Venerable Zhiyuan also spoke up.
"Our Sword Sect could also..."
The moment Baili Mu opened his mouth, everyone else 'Pfft!'-ed in unison.
"Your Sword Sect is a barren wasteland where even birds refuse to poop! How is that suitable for the little one?"
Huo Wuqing sneered disdainfully.
"We are still the best choice! Little one, do you like seafood? The Freshly caught octopus tastes delicious and sweet, and you don't need to add any seasoning, just eat it in its original flavor."
This group of bigshots tried their best to coax Mingting. Seeing these lively faces, which is no longer just paper-thin characters from a novel, the little fluffball tilted its head. Then, a soft, milky voice rang in their ears.
"Hey, no need to fight! I can stay at each of your places for a while… take turns!"
'The little one can talk right after hatching?!'
Aside from the people of Zhenshan Sect, everyone else was stunned.
"Xiaobao is amazing!" (T/N: Xiaobao means little treasure.)
"Xiao Maomao is awesome!" (T/N: Xiao Maomao means small fluffball.)
"My baby is truly one of a kind!"
Mingting was practically drowning in the flood of praise.
Even if his goal is to be a popular person in the Cultivation World, winning effortlessly like this felt… unearned.
On the other side, Wen An had finally rescued Wen Liangyu.
Although the Bloodthirsty Vine was strong, Wen An is an Ancestor, so normally, it shouldn't have taken this long.
However, the Bloodthirsty Vine has a hostage in its hand, and to guarantee Wen Liangyu's safety, Wen An had to tread carefully, not daring to provoke the vine too aggressively.
Only after a prolonged battle did he finally destroy the Bloodthirsty Vine.
However, although Wen Liangyu was rescued, his entire right arm was gone.
In its final moments, the Bloodthirsty Vine had chewed his arm to bone fragments.
"Liangyu, Yu'er!" Wen Jin almost cried while hugging his son.
This was his most outstanding son! To suffer such a cruel fate, left disabled… what would become of him now?
"Stop crying, you're embarrassing us!"
Ancestor Wen's face was dark as he applied medicine to Wen Liangyu's wound and fed him a Nine Revolutions Life-Preserving Pill.
"Once we find the Darkmoon Fruit for bone regeneration, we can restore his arm."
"Ancestor, Yu'er has suffered this disaster for no reason! You must avenge him!"
Wen Jin glared at the other side fiercely, "How could there be a Bloodthirsty Vine on Xiaoyun Peak? Unless… this was all a trap?"
Wen Jin didn't lower his voice when he spoke, so Le Qing was very unhappy when he heard it.
"Wen Jin, watch your words! You actually baselessly slandered an Ancestor… who do you think you are? Are you implying I hid the Bloodthirsty Vine? The Bloodthirsty Vine grows in the demon realm, so why not just accuse me of colluding with the demons while you're at it?"
As he spoke, Le Qing's fists clenched unconsciously.
"Besides, if you hadn't been so greedy, and if Wen Liangyu hadn't recklessly used his blood to force a contract with the Little Phoenix, how would the Bloodthirsty Vine have appeared?"
"I'd say this is poetic justice!"
"You…" Wen Jin was about to retort when Wen An stopped him.
He picked up Wen Liangyu, glanced at the Little Phoenix, and then turned to Du Heng and Le Qing.
"Du Heng, a man with only a century left to live should mind his own business. Le Qing, we'll remember today's grudge."
'What a shameless bastard!'
Mingting was furious when he saw Wen An directly told everyone that Du Heng was seriously injured and would not live long.
Du Heng's condition was critical, and if someone lured Le Qing away, the sect would be in danger again. At that time, Du Heng would undoubtedly step into battle.
If he encountered a powerful enemy or was ambushed, he would surely perish.
Normally, such information would be tightly concealed by the sect.
But Wen An, relying on his divination skills, had openly exposed it in front of everyone.
'What a despicable move!'