Ye Tian was somewhat deficient, as what he needed now were things that could help him, and it didn’t matter what it was. He had found Bai and Xiaoqing, but, well, they weren’t much help to him.
Of course, Ye Tian could only think this in his heart, because if Xiaoqing knew, she might abandon him.
Ye Tian didn’t know what Xiaoqing and Red, let’s just call her Red, were communicating about. He just noticed their chirping was getting more intense, like two middle-aged women quarreling at the market. Then quickly, it turned into a fight.
Xiaoqing’s ability to control the wind had improved significantly from before. With a flap of its wings, a tornado with raindrops headed towards Red.
Although Red had just emerged from the ground, she retaliated swiftly, with a disdainful flick of her wings, the tornado disappeared as if nothing had happened.
"Hey, don’t say, this bird seems tougher than Xiaoqing." Ye Tian cheekily rubbed his chin, thinking if he could bring another bird along, that would be quite impressive.
Xiaoqing was furious about Red’s contempt, promptly creating an even bigger tornado, but it was nullified with the same move again.
Frustrated but helpless, Xiaoqing sullenly landed on Ye Tian’s shoulder.
Ye Tian looked at the dejected Xiaoqing, feeling it was time for him to step in.
Red glanced down at Ye Tian, unresponsive and continued circling in the air.
"I say, Miss Bird, come down for a sec, let’s discuss something." Ye Tian continued.
Red dove down and perched on Ye Tian’s other shoulder.
The impact almost made Ye Tian vomit blood.
"How did you come from underground?" Ye Tian asked, feeling stupid immediately. Was he actually expecting the bird to talk?
"It’s originally a bird from underground!"
"Who?" Ye Tian asked alertly, surprised that someone could approach him silently. It seemed he really was useless.
Turning around, he saw an old man.
Eyebrows and beard all white, having the air of an Immortal Qi Fluttering, wearing a white Taoist robe. If he played Zhang Sanfeng, he probably wouldn’t need makeup.
The old man stood in the rain, without any barrier, but the rain seemed to change direction three inches away from his body. What kind of skill was this? It shocked Ye Tian immensely.
"Don’t you have to introduce yourself first when you’re asking about others?" The old man’s face was barely fleshy, it could be called Immortal Qi Fluttering or just emaciated.
"Ye Tian? Seems like a character now." The old man stroked his beard, still expressionless.
"Whether I’m a character or not doesn’t matter, what matters is who are you?" Ye Tian clearly felt Red trembling, wanting to escape, but for some unknown reason, she couldn’t move. This old man wasn’t simple.
"That name is meaningless, both characters mean the same, don’t tell me your family couldn’t find any other suitable words? Or do you think adding ’Xu’ makes you look more like an Immortal?"
"Can’t help it, I just got stuck with it." The old man shrugged, almost making Ye Tian spit blood.
Ye Tian said no more, his hand simply soothing the immobilized Red.
This Red seems to have known this old man for a long time, otherwise why would she tremble ? Seems she was defeated by him.
"You have a connection with Buddhahood, but the malevolent energy on you is too strong." The old man walked around Ye Tian, saying leisurely.
"I say, old man, can you not look so bitter and resentful, and also stop trying to act all profound, alright? Why do I feel like you sound like those fraudsters in the park telling fortunes?"
"It’s just talking slowly to seem competent." Xu Kong wasn’t annoyed, still speaking leisurely.
"Alright, stop making me laugh, just say it, do you want this bird and are you trying to tell me this bird was actually yours!"
"You’re right. This bird was indeed sealed by me here. A few days ago, I sensed someone had cut this place, thought there might be trouble, so I came over today, only to find that I was still too late."
"Too late then it’s done. Whether this bird is yours, who knows, anyway, it’s now on my shoulder, and I even want to take it back to live with my Xiaoqing. Isn’t that right, Xiaoqing?" Ye Tian turned his head, asking Xiaoqing on his shoulder, suddenly feeling more imposing.
"If that’s your reason, I can tell you, it won’t go with you." Xu Kong said with a smile.
"Because it’s male, the same as the one on your shoulder."
Xiaoqing directly collapsed on the ground, and Ye Tian also wanted to collapse.
Who could have thought, as in human society where effeminates are prevalent, it’s the same with birds.
"Back then, it kept harassing other birds, so in anger, I castrated it. Who knew that after staying here a while, it would start showing female traits. Truly a sin!"
Ye Tian gave the old man a glance, not feeling at all like he thought this matter a sin.