There were so many people coming to watch the hundreds of birds approaching the phoenix that the court officials only watched ten performances a day. They asked the imperial painter to depict the posture of the hundreds of birds adoring the phoenix on paper and presented it to the palace for the emperor to choose.
The lottery was decided, and Hua Jinglan and Pei You happened to be ranked on the first day.
Across two tables, Hua Jinglan watched him wiping his flute with a calm expression.
His eyes darkened, and Hua Jinglan felt uneasy. He didn't know, or he was just pretending.
When she was distracted, the competition on the stage had already begun. The contestants were domesticating magpies. Magpies with black feathers and white bellies flew in from the sky in groups. As the music artist played, the magpies also circled in the air. Like a flying black satin. The loud cry of the magpie was another good omen and full of joy, which made the judges above them nod their heads.
The magpie left the stage in good order, and when the flute music stopped, there was intense applause.
"The next one is Pei You, the emerald bird."
As soon as he finished speaking, Pei You stood up and walked onto the high platform built in the center. This high platform is ten meters high, but it is not very big. A single music artist can guide the birds and beasts on it. If there is someone to assist, they can be below.
Pei You stood on a ten-meter high platform, staring into the distance, slowly put the flute to his lips, and blew the sound of luck.
Unless a magic weapon is a magic weapon, a music master must use internal power to control the beasts with sound. Pei You's flute is naturally of the highest grade, and the internal power is in Brahma. The difference in grade can be heard as soon as the flute is played.
In the vast distance, everyone followed the sound of the flute and followed Pei You's eyes to the blue sky in the distance. It is rumored that the emerald bird has become extinct long ago. If this descendant of the emerald bird can recruit an emerald bird today, it will be really eye-opening!
There are only a few lone shadows emerging from the sky!
Everyone couldn't help but rub their eyes. Are the scattered shadows in the distance the summoned emerald bird
The shadows gradually increased, and about a dozen of them flew towards this direction in a neat line. People with better eyesight were the first to shout, "It is indeed a green phoenix!"
Even closer, Hua Jinglan could see the giant cyan phoenix lazily fluttering its wings and chirping loudly, showing the air of a natural king! Even if it flies high in the sky, it seems to be unaffected by the force of falling. The skill of controlling the wind is very skillful. The green phoenix's body reflected little bits of crystal light under the sunlight, making it difficult for people to look directly at it. Several pieces of blue feathers fell down as they flapped, causing those watching around to scramble for them.
"I heard that this emerald bird can emit light at night. It seems true!" Lu Xing admired from the side.
"It's a pity that there are too few." Gong Hailan shook his head regretfully.
Lu Xing glanced at the judge above and said: "A hundred birds looking at the phoenix may not necessarily belong to the same family."
Hua Jinglan was convinced that Pei You and these green phoenixes would definitely be selected.
Thinking of this, she smiled at Lu Xing and said, "Master Lu, can you lend me your fire phoenix for a part of your life?"
Lu Xing probably guessed her intention. The fire phoenix was his. It would not be a bad thing if he could take advantage of Pei You's strength. However, the fire phoenix was difficult to control. He could only tame it and keep it close to him, and never use it for fun.
"If Madam doesn't mind, please use it." He nodded.
Gaoyue and Izumo brought the piano table, and Hua Jinglan sat down, holding her fingers on the strings of the piano, looking up at Pei You, waiting for him to stop playing, and when he picked up again, she matched the sound of the piano and played according to his tune. .
Pei You was slightly surprised and glanced at Hua Jinglan. Seeing her nodding to him, he couldn't help but nodded slightly and turned around to focus on Qingfeng.
Lu Xing couldn't help but look intently at Hua Jinglan's flying fingers. Could the sound of her piano summon his fire phoenix? !
"Jah!" A fiery red shadow roared upwards from a distance, and the rapid rain of arrows, like a burning flame, rushed straight into the circling formation of green phoenixes.
The fire phoenix was slightly larger than the green phoenix and had a fierce momentum. After being chased by a dozen green phoenixes for a while, the fire phoenix quickly gained control and became the leader of the phoenix!
The fire phoenix has a shrill cry, while the green phoenix has a slightly lower cry. These birds sing together, one high and one low, with their long and gorgeous feathers trailing behind their tails, swinging like living flames!
Lu Xing was shocked. The fire phoenix was male and the green phoenix was female. She actually took advantage of this to summon the fire phoenix!
What laymen couldn't see, but people like them could see clearly, these green phoenixes were clearly in a mating posture!
Pei You was also furious on the high platform. The ten green phoenixes he had raised with all his heart were actually provoked by the wild birds summoned by Hua Jinglan!
As soon as the singing of harps and flutes ended, a dozen phoenixes flew away from Yuyang City.
Many people were still immersed in it, with admiration on their faces. Pei You turned around and raised his hands, Judgment nodded repeatedly.
Pei You came down from the high platform, suppressed his anger and walked up to Hua Jinglan and said, "Thank you so much, madam, for your help."
Hua Jinglan smiled slyly, "I'm just the icing on the cake. Mr. Pei's green phoenix is really beautiful."
The happiest person was Lu Xing. Rare phoenix species were hard to come by, but this time his fire phoenix was a big bargain.
He bowed to the two of them and held his hands in his hands, saying: "Thank you both very much!"
Pei You's eyebrows were trembling with anger, but he still had to keep smiling. Hua Jinglan stretched out her hand to help Lu Xing and said, "The one who deserves the most thanks should be Mr. Pei."
Lu Xing was full of energy, bowed to Pei You again, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Pei!"
Pei You took a deep breath and said, "This is a blessing for you and me."
"Ah! Snake!" Huisha, who was standing silently next to Pei You, suddenly screamed, drew out her long sword, and cut a small snake swimming under her feet into two pieces!
Huisha was in shock when a young girl in green squeezed out of the crowd. When she saw the dead snake on the ground, her eyes widened and she said angrily: "Who killed my snake!"
Arrogant and arrogant, who else could he be if he wasn't Lei Yan
"It's you!" She walked towards Eisa, trying to grab her clothes.
As soon as Hui Sha retreated, Pei You started to block the front, glaring coldly at Lei Yan, "We are descendants of the bird and beast tribe, and snakes are natural enemies. Since you know that today is the day to select hundreds of birds to go to the phoenix, you shouldn't bring them with you." If you come out with a snake, you deserve to die!"
Lei Yan was so angry that she jumped in anger. Poor Pei You directed all his accumulated anger at her. It was originally a small matter, but now it seems that neither party has the intention to settle the matter.
"You killed my snake, and you still dare to argue with me. You are just... so deceptive!" Lei Yan spread his hands, and two more venomous snakes flew out.
Pei You's expression remained unchanged. He swept the two snakes into his hands in one volley and crushed them to death in front of her. His expression was sinister, as if he was crushing Lei Yan's throat!
Lei Yan was frightened and couldn't help but take a step back. She reached back and took out the piccolo from her sleeve. Hua Jinglan was right next to her. He raised his hand to press her arm and shook his head: "Miss Lei, this is Yuyang City. The imperial court is here." Zhongdi, if you summon a big snake, I’m afraid there will be countless casualties.”
The phrase "the important place of the imperial court" reminded Lei Yan that the people did not fight with the officials, and even if the snake clan was huge, she would never offend the imperial court!
Putting the piccolo away angrily, Lei Yan glanced at Hua Jinglan, then turned to Pei You, and said arrogantly: "For the sake of Mrs. Zai Lan, I will spare you today! Otherwise, my snake will be able to find you even if I chase him thousands of miles away." Where are those green phoenixes!"
The implication is, you have fun, if she hadn't been so generous, she would have killed all the rare species you raised!
Lei Yan picked up the dead snake, glanced at Hua Jinglan's belly, and said in a confused way: "It seems a little bigger."
Hua Jinglan smiled. The clothes she wore were loose and the size of her belly could not be seen at all. Lei Yan would say this. I am afraid it was a psychological effect. She seemed to be quite obsessed with the child.
Realizing that what he said was ridiculous, Lei Yan quickly said: "I'm leaving first!"
Seeing her squeezing into the crowd, Hua Jinglan smiled and looked away. When she turned around, she met Pei You's deep pupils. She smiled faintly, but Pei You said, "Madam, you helped me again."
He paused, seemingly hesitating, and said, "Madam, can you please move over? Pei You has something to tell you."
Hua Jinglan and Chun Yuyan secretly exchanged glances, and then told the people accompanying them to prepare to return to the inn.
In the side room, Pei You and Hua Jinglan were sitting opposite each other. The incense burner on the table was burning incense, which was the best way to calm the mind in summer.
"Madam mentioned the method of inducing pregnancy before," Pei You said sternly: "Actually, to be honest with you two, the Emerald Bird Clan is quite accomplished in this method of inducing pregnancy."
Hua Jinglan looked happy and asked: "Master Pei, is there any way to induce pregnancy?"
Pei You shook his head, "I must have heard of the catastrophe that happened to the Emerald Bird Clan many years ago, Madam. I was very young at that time, and most of the clan's secret recipes were lost."
It's not like these words were false. Chun Yuyan and Hua Jinglan were silent for a moment. Disappointment once again enveloped their hearts. They were afraid that the road would be difficult again.
"Since Mr. Pei told me about this, there must be a way to induce pregnancy. I hope you can teach me the method." Hua Jinglan said solemnly.
"Madam, it's serious. I do know there is a way, but..." Pei You stopped talking.
"Just what?" Hua Jinglan looked at him closely.