Shangguan Huan nodded, and said a little helplessly: "Originally, this matter was going to be kept secret, but the phoenix was too big to hide it at all, but I didn't expect the news to spread so quickly." ”

"So this is indeed the case?" Su Yang's face couldn't help but be happy.

"When I found the phoenix, it was about two weeks ago, on the eve of the preparation of the sword appreciation conference. In fact, the first appearance of the phoenix was in the mountains behind Maicheng, and I didn't think about catching it at first, but the phoenix is a rumored divine beast, and most people think that it will have something to do with the divine soldiers, which is good luck. ”

Shangguan Huan frowned and said, "It's indeed a coincidence, when the phoenix appeared, it happened to be the night after the divine soldier was created. After the deliberations of everyone in the villa, it was finally decided to capture the phoenix, but of course we can't hurt it, and I do want to see the phoenix up close. ”

"The elite disciples of the mountain villa almost poured out of the nest, and it took about a week to go all the way west from Maicheng before finally capturing the phoenix. ”

"Where is the phoenix now, can you take a look?" Su Yang said with some impatience.

Shangguan Huan nodded, stood up, and said, "Okay, just when I have time, I'll take Brother Su to take a look at this rumored phoenix." ”

Lan Bingyue and Baili Dengfeng also followed on the left and right, and a group of four people came to the inner hall of Tianquan Villa, in one of the houses.

There are disciples guarding the door, and there are people even under the window, one is afraid that the phoenix will escape, and the other is afraid that the young people will break in and disturb the phoenix.

The room was empty except for a large iron cage, which took up almost half of the room. The view was dim, and the windows were blocked by black cloths, so that no sunlight was shining in.

The four of them stood beside the iron cage, and Shangguan Huan stretched out his hand to signal, Su Yang looked up, and the light in his eyes couldn't be stopped no matter what.

The phoenix is an auspicious beast that has been passed down for a long time in ancient times, the male is called the phoenix bird, and the female is called the emperor bird. The two are similar in appearance, but the body size is different, and the males will be larger.

In addition, the cries of the two are also different, and if you don't know it, it is difficult to distinguish between male and female. Originally, the phoenix was called the Phoenix Emperor, but because it was a legendary bird, people couldn't tell the exact name.

But in contrast, the name of the phoenix is more widely known. Male and female together, it is called a phoenix, also known as a red bird, a firebird, a pheasant, a phoenix, etc.

Since the Qin and Han dynasties, the dragon has gradually become a symbol of the emperor, and the concubines of the emperor and queen have been commensurate with the phoenix. As a result, the image of the phoenix has become male and female, and most of them are feminized.

Legend has it that there are five phoenix elephants, but they do not include the Vermilion Bird, because the two are not the same species at all, so how can they be confused. It's just misunderstood because of the similarity in appearance.

In fact, it is recorded in the wild history that the phoenix also belongs to the descendants of the dragon, but no one knows the specific truth.

And the one that appeared in front of Su Yang was obviously a female. The phoenix bird is very tall, about more than one zhang, and the highest royal bird is only six feet.

But obviously, this rumor is not accurate, the king bird with wings spread in the iron cage has a height of more than one zhang. It is completely comparable to the phoenix, and it is enough to see that the male will be taller.

The phoenix has a soft, slender neck, similar to a snake's neck, with a raised back. The beak is like a chicken, the jaw is like a swallow, the feathers have gorgeous patterns, and the tail hair is forked like a fish.

Its feet are very high, its body is like a crane, its walking gait is arrogant, and it is good at dancing. Not good at flying for long periods of time, but compared to ordinary birds, it is still better.

The male will make a loud 'immediate' sound. Females make a 'full-footed' sound, which is slightly muffled.

"Although I was mentally prepared, I was still shocked when I saw it. Su Yang didn't know how to express his mood at the moment, looked at the female phoenix's eyes, and did not blink, completely attracted by its glamorous appearance.

Shangguan Huan said beside him: "After I caught it, I regretted it, this phoenix seemed very anxious, and chirped from time to time." If it attracts coveters, it will bring disaster to Tianquan Villa and make me commit sins. So I'm going to let it go tonight. ”

"You're doing the right thing. Su Yang nodded, but deep in his heart, there was a thought.

He first looked back at Shangguan Huan, then turned his gaze to the Imperial Bird again, and said softly, "But before you let it go, I need to take something." ”

"What is it?" Shangguan Huan was curious.

"It's blood. ”

As soon as a sentence came out, Shangguan Huan was shocked: "You're crazy, are you going to kill it?!"

"No, it's just blood, and it won't be too much, just a drop. It doesn't even feel pain, and with Dengfeng's swordsmanship attainments, it can do it completely. Su Yang said.

"What do you want its blood for?" Shangguan Huan couldn't figure it out, he really didn't know anything other than knowing that Su Yang had no cultivation.

Su Yang didn't intend to explain too much, but looked directly at Baili Dengfeng, and said at the same time: "As an auspicious beast, the phoenix will not be blamed for saving people's lives and building a seventh-level floating slaughter." ”

"Let's do it. ”

Dengfeng nodded, and in Shangguan Huan's stunned, he pulled out the double swords behind his back, and between the lightning and flint, he shot in an instant.

The tip of the sword slashed across the feet of the imperial bird, as if unscathed, and followed the Dengfeng movement without stopping, and took out the small jade bottle from his arms. After a moment's effort, a drop of blood leached out, and his arm passed through the iron cage, carefully letting the blood drip into the jade bottle.

Looking at the wound on the foot of the emperor bird, it is as thin as a silver needle, and no blood drip out. Just this scene made Shangguan Huan have to admire Baili Dengfeng's swordsmanship, and he was able to control it freely.

"Enough!"

At this time, the imperial bird suddenly chirped, its colorful wings flapped, the wind blew fiercely, and the window door whirled, attracting the attention of the Tianquan disciples outside the door.

Fortunately, Shangguan Huan reacted quickly, and when the Tianquan disciple had not yet pushed the door in, he hurriedly shouted: "It's okay inside, don't let anyone get close to here!"

"Yes, Zhuang Master!" The disciples outside the door did not know the situation, but they still clenched their fists and shouted.

Su Yang narrowed his eyes, looked at the imperial bird, and said loudly: "I don't have any malicious intentions, I just want to treat my evil disease, and I hope to get the help of the divine bird." ”

The imperial bird seemed to make eye contact with Su Yang, and gradually calmed down.

Su Yang turned his head to look at Shangguan Huan and said, "When you let go of the phoenix at night, don't be discovered by anyone, let it leave here silently, and make sure that there will be no danger." ”

"Good. Shangguan Huan nodded in shock.

Leaving the room, just as he was about to leave, Su Yang suddenly frowned again, and said to Dengfeng: "You stay here and guard until it leaves safely." ”

"Oh. Baili Dengfeng nodded a little reluctantly, reached out and handed the jade bottle containing the phoenix blood to Lan Bingyue.

Lan Bingyue put away the jade bottle and said with a little playfulness: "It's lunch time soon, I'll come to bring you food." ”

"Cut. Dengfeng pouted, very depressed.