The young man tried to grab a few more times, but the Lightning Bird stood on the window, and he just couldn't catch it.

Ling Zhenfei was utterly amazed because he could see the Lightning Bird's movements were incredibly fast. No wonder it's called the Lightning Bird.

Another young man said, "What's wrong with you? Have you had too much to drink? How come you can't catch even a small bird?"

With that, he rolled up his sleeves and lunged at the Lightning Bird, but no matter how fast he acted, he still couldn't catch the little bird.

Ling Zhenfei looked at the two clumsy figures and almost wanted to laugh. Who would have thought his little bird had become so formidable?

The two young men were also infuriated, randomly grabbing a knife, while the other picked up a frying pan, clearly intending to get rough.

Ling Zhenfei was worried, unsure if the Lightning Bird could escape. He summoned a bit of spiritual energy in his hand, ready to act swiftly if the Lightning Bird was in danger.

The two approached the Lightning Bird again. The one with the knife swung it at the Lightning Bird, but at that moment, the Lightning Bird moved.

The speed was unbelievable. Ling Zhenfei saw the Lightning Bird's body slightly shift yet instantly return to normal.

The speed was astonishing, even Ling Zhenfei, a practitioner of the Realm of Reaching Wisdom, was shocked.

The Lightning Bird's beak precisely pecked at the hand holding the knife, leaving a gash on the young man's hand.

He cried out in pain, unable to hold the knife, which he dropped, cutting into his own foot as it fell.

The knives used at Xi Shan Restaurant were specially customized, and their weight and sharpness were beyond imagination.

With that one cut, the young man's foot was likely injured, and he cried out in pain while clutching it.

Another young man swung a large frying pan at the Lightning Bird.

The Lightning Bird remained standing there, but as the frying pan came at it, it spread its wings and took flight, highly agile, landing on the young man's back in a flash.

Then it gently pecked at the young man's back.

The peck left the young man in agony. Though he wanted to clutch it, it was impossible, and he could only hop around in pain.

The Lightning Bird pecked him two more times, making him howl in pain.

Their cries grew louder, pitiful sounds indeed, who would have thought these two foolish thieves would be dealt with by a small bird.

The two young men said, "Let's run!"

Ignoring their injuries, they tried to rush outside. As they dashed out of the kitchen, they saw Ling Zhenfei standing there, clearly scaring them. They exchanged a glance and swung punches at Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei didn't even move, and the two were instantly thrown back.

The two skidded and tumbled at the kitchen door, clearly having taken a hard fall.

By this time, someone upstairs heard the noise and ran down. The lights came on, and three security guards charged down with batons.

Seeing the situation, they immediately understood and started beating the two young men.

Ling Zhenfei ignored the two and walked into the kitchen.

The Lightning Bird in the kitchen saw Ling Zhenfei and let out a cry, then flew towards him.

Ling Zhenfei had just witnessed the Lightning Bird's speed, but now it spread its wings and flew towards him.

With an extended hand, the Lightning Bird landed on Ling Zhenfei's palm.

The bird had indeed grown; it was the size of a sparrow, but far more attractive.

Its entire body was covered in golden feathers, smooth as could be, with sharp talons, especially the long and pointed beak.

It had previously managed to pierce the person's hand, showing the Lightning Bird's ferocity.

Ling Zhenfei said, "I didn't expect you to grow so fast. Why are you not sleeping? Are you hungry again?"

The Lightning Bird chirped as if responding to him.

Ling Zhenfei took out the Xuantian Spirit Spring Pot from his Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow and poured out a bit of Xuantian Spirit Spring Water. The Lightning Bird drank it all in one go, with a satisfied expression in its eyes.

A security guard walked in and asked, "Boss Ling, what should we do with these two thieves?"

Ling Zhenfei replied, "Of course, send them to the police station; do I need to say it?"

"Understood."

After the security guard left, Ling Zhenfei also left with the Golden Bird on his shoulder, appearing quite close to him.

He opened the door to take the two thieves out and was surprised to see a few people queueing at the entrance.

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback momentarily; there hadn't been a queue when he went to bed, and now suddenly, there was one.

He glanced around to see there were only about ten or so people.

Evidently, the noise from the incident had drawn them, and Ling Zhenfei went outside.

The outside air was still rather chilly, with many people bundled up yet shivering in the cold wind.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Everyone, please come in."

Upon hearing this, the people were delighted and entered the restaurant.

Though the interior had been under renovation for a long time, it was their first time inside.

Xi Shan Restaurant was like a shy maiden, finally unveiled after much anticipation.

Ling Zhenfei let them sit wherever they liked; Cao Xueyi and others having heard the commotion, came down from upstairs.

Ling Zhenfei told a waiter, "Serve them some tea to warm up."

Everyone was very touched, with several ladies there specifically for Ling Zhenfei.

From the moment they laid eyes on Ling Zhenfei, they were elated, pointing their phones at him non-stop.

Ling Zhenfei never turned down such enthusiastic fans, signing autographs and taking photos upon request.

The Lightning Bird on his shoulder became another main attraction, being the first time they had seen such a bird, snapping many photos of it.

After a while, everyone's excitement calmed down, and Ling Zhenfei poured them tea, telling them to help themselves.

Cao Xueyi pulled Ling Zhenfei aside and said, "Isn't it too soon to let them in? We're not even open yet."

Ling Zhenfei replied, "The customer is king. Don't overthink it."

Cao Xueyi asked, "What should we do now?"

Ling Zhenfei replied, "Just go about your business. I'll keep them company."

Cao Xueyi said, "Alright, but do keep yourself in check. Those girls are almost ready to eat you up."

"Don't worry. I've dealt with enthusiastic fans before."

Ling Zhenfei returned to the guests and sat at the table drinking tea.

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