Exposed After I became an Immortal

Chapter 23: Reward! The Golden Light Technique! Da Huang is Frustrated!

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The black eagle obviously did not expect for such a good thing to fall upon him! After all, not all immortals would favor these flying birds.

“Is what the Realized Being said true?” The black eagle said excitedly.

Zhu Xuanji smiled faintly, “Of course!”

The black eagle immediately bowed its head, expressing its loyalty to Zhu Xuanji!

“Thank you, Realized Being, for taking me in!”

At this moment, Zhu Xuanji heard a series of system prompts in his ear!

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully enlightening a black eagle and receiving a reward – the Golden Light Technique!]

[The Golden Light Technique is a supreme body technique that, when cultivated to its highest level, allows one to transform into a golden light and travel across the heavens and earth.]

“Hmm? The Golden Light Technique? Another flying technique! Transforming into a golden light, traversing the world, it indeed sounds quite cool!”

At this moment.

He heard another system prompt in his ear.

[Ding! The system has detected three evolutionary directions for this black eagle based on its bloodline quality.]

[1. Sky-Pouncing God Eagle: with powder wings, iron claws, and iron beak. The iron claws are exceptionally good at combat, unmatched in grappling techniques, and the iron beak is sharp enough to kill with a single strike.]

[2. Zhu: which looks like a hawk but has human hands, and its sound is like that of a pheasant!]

[3. Golden-Winged Roc: a divine bird naturally possessing five supernatural powers: divine foot, mind reading, fate reading, divine hearing, and divine vision.]

[The Golden-Winged Roc is born with the power of flight, extending its iron-like beak and claws, with diamond-like horns on its head. Its top has a radiant jewel, its fiery eyes sparkle like the sun and moon, and its steel-like beak is like an iron hook. Its wings, like swords, dance in the sky, golden feathers raining down hot sand. It resides on giant iron trees, and feeds on dragons.]

[Please choose an evolutionary direction!]

“Hmm? These three evolutionary directions are quite surprising. Sky-Pouncing God Eagle, Zhu! Golden-Winged Roc! This seems like an easy choice, directly choose the Golden-Winged Roc!”

Zhu Xuanji directly chose the Golden-Winged Roc.

Almost without any hesitation. The reason was simple, because the Golden-Winged Roc was quite extraordinary!

Just the five supernatural powers alone were not something the other two divine birds could compare to.

[Ding! The evolutionary direction has been chosen. Please continue enlightening this black eagle. If the evolution fails, the host will face some punishment.]

[If the evolution is successful, the host will receive continuous rewards!]

“Alright! Do you have a name?”

Zhu Xuanji asked with a smile.

The black eagle folded its wings in front of itself and said, “Please bestow me a name, Realized Being!”

Zhu Xuanji thought for a moment.

“Your form is strong! Your feathers are pure black! Extremely majestic! Let’s call you Ye Ying then!”

The black eagle said, “Thank you, Realized Being!”

“From now on, I will be called Ye Ying!”

At this moment.

Standing aside, Da Huang said, “Hey! Big Black Charcoal! My name is Da Huang! I am the number one divine dog under the master! From now on, I’ll cover you!”

The black eagle “Ye Ying” glanced at Da Huang.

Without saying another word.

That look said it all.

Zhu Xuanji smiled faintly, and turned and left.

The black eagle “Ye Ying” followed behind Zhu Xuanji.

Like a bodyguard! Seeing the black eagle walking away with Zhu Xuanji! Da Huang was furious and said to Xiao Liuzi beside him, “Xiao Liuzi! Look! Look! This guy is so arrogant! Relying on the master’s favor! Doesn’t even put me, Da Huang, in his eyes! Damn it, it’s really infuriating! Isn’t it just a black charcoal head! What’s so great about that! If you have the guts, fight me! See if I don’t beat that black charcoal head to the ground!”

The monkey Xiao Liuzi squatted on Da Huang’s back.

Inappropriately said, “Brother Da Huang! That black charcoal looks really fierce! You probably can’t beat him!”

Da Huang immediately shouted, “How is that possible! Who am I! I am the master’s number one divine dog! One fierce attack from me! Can take down that black charcoal head!”

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When Zhu Xuanji brought the black eagle “Ye Ying” back to the side of Xuanwu Lake, Zhu Biao was playing chess by himself. Although the weather was still very cold.

However, with Zhu Biao’s current physique, dealing with the cold was no problem.

At this moment, Zhu Biao’s eyes were fixed on the chessboard. A faint thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

Obviously, halfway through the game, he didn’t know how to continue.

At this moment, Zhu Xuanji sat down opposite to him. Took a black piece from the side and placed it on the board.

Zhu Biao looked at the chessboard. Instantly, joy appeared on his face!

“Wonderful! Really wonderful! This move! Truly a bright light at the end of the tunnel! Xuanji How did you think of it! This move is really wonderful! You said you couldn’t play chess! I used to believe it! But now, I absolutely don’t!”

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Xuanji.

Zhu Xuanji smiled faintly.

“After years of playing chess, I’ve memorised all the patterns and moves of the game! What’s missing is just that unexpected, risky, and unconventional move! This move of mine was nothing much! It’s just that my mind is free of rules, only the word ‘alive’! So, I found this path!”

Zhu Biao listened to Zhu Xuanji’s words, and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, Zhu Biao said to Zhu Xuanji with great appreciation, “Wonderful! Really wonderful! The more time I spend with you, Xuanji! The more I understand why you became an immortal. Just with your mentality and determination, and this extraordinary insight are not something ordinary people can compare to! I have benefited greatly by practicing with you! If it weren’t for your insistence on not accepting me as a disciple. I would definitely want to worship you as my master.”

[TL note: Ye Ying translates to Night Shadow.]