Shortly after their arrival, one of the phoenixes from the Rising Phoenix Clan approached them in the air.
"It’s been a while, Junior Sister Yuxiang." The phoenix, a middle-aged woman, greeted her.
"It’s only been a few thousand years, Senior Sister Zhenyan," said Feng Yuixang.
It was pretty common for phoenixes from different clans to share the surname ’Feng’, much like how many dragon clans have the surname ’Long’ despite coming from different backgrounds.
"Where have you been all these years? We haven’t heard a word from you since you left us."
"I went on a little adventure in the lower heavens..." Feng Yuxiang replied, purposefully avoiding any mention of the curse.
"The lower heavens...? There’s nothing to see down there." Feng Zhenyan shook her head.
"That’s not true. There are a lot of things to do there, and my life has changed a lot because of it."
"If you say so. Anyway, why have you come here? Have you decided to return to us? And who is that handsome phoenix beside you?" Feng Zhenyan’s gaze suddenly shifted to Yuan, and her face flushed slightly at Yuan’s handsome appearance and distinct scent.
"This is my Young Master, whom I met in the lower heavens," Feng Yuxiang said, a warm smile on her face.
"Young Master...?" Feng Zhenyan’s eyes widened at how she addressed him.
Everyone in the Rising Phoenix Clan knew of Feng Yuxiang’s proud and haughty nature, so to hear her call someone ’Young Master’ was simply unimaginable.
’No, maybe I misheard or am misunderstanding it. His actual name must be Young Master...’ Feng Zhenyan thought to herself.
Almost as if she could read Feng Zhenyan’s thoughts, Feng Yuxiang added, "That’s right. I’m serving him now, so he is my Young Master."
Feng Zhenyan was left speechless. She had already been curious about Yuan’s identity, but now, realizing that he had managed to subdue someone as difficult as Feng Yuxiang, she felt a flicker of nervousness. What kind of heaven-defying background did he possess?
"Anyway, we came here because the Young Master has some business with the Rising Phoenix Clan. Is the Matriarch available right now?" Feng Yuxiang asked a moment later.
Feng Zhenyan shook her head and replied, "No... the Matriarch had some business and left a few months ago. That said, we received news that she would be back soon."
Feng Yuxiang looked at Yuan and asked, "What do you think, Young Master? Should we leave for now and return later?"
"What a hassle." Yuan sighed.
Hearing this, Feng Zhenyan quickly said, "If you’re willing, you’re welcome to stay with us until the Matriarch returns."
"I’m a bit pressed for time," Yuan replied calmly. "Why don’t I just speak with whoever holds the highest authority available right now?"
"Right now...? That would be the Grand Elder, Feng Lingtian," Feng Zhenyan replied after pondering for a brief moment.
"I’ll speak to him, but he’ll want to know what he’s dealing with..."
Yuan then said calmly, "My name isn’t important. Just tell him that a Primordial Phoenix is here."
"P-P-Primordial Phoenix?!" Feng Zhenyan gasped, her voice trembling with shock and disbelief.
"Primordial Phoenix? What are they talking about?"
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