"As for the invitation letter to the Blood Tavern, it's not difficult. If you want it, maybe I can help." Cain Ashenvale looked at Seraphina with a confident smile.

Seraphina was momentarily flattered by the generous offer.

Yet, she refused to accept such a favor from Cain Ashenvale.

Her pride and resolve made her want to obtain the invitation through her own efforts.

"Thank you, Mr. Cain, for your kindness, but I will strive to earn the invitation letter from the Blood Tavern myself," Seraphina said with a warm smile.

"Haha, I admire Miss Seraphina's independence and self-reliance. Today, we've connected as old friends over a wonderful conversation. Why not take advantage of the beautiful moonlight and go to the tavern for a few drinks? We won't get drunk, just enjoy."

Cain Ashenvale's voice was calm, his smile gentle.

Seraphina paused a moment, feeling the pace was quick and overwhelming.

After gathering her composure, she replied, "I have pressing matters tonight and cannot accompany Young Master now. Once I've handled these, I'll join you for drinks."

"Very well, I will await news from Miss Seraphina," Cain replied.

He produced a jade slip and handed it to her.

"Keep this jade slip. Should you need assistance, contact me directly. Whenever I am free, I will come to help."

Seraphina was stunned before taking the jade token.

To refuse such a gift would be foolish.

Upon contact, a secret mental imprint followed her palm and seeped silently into her body.

"Mr. Cain, I must take my leave now." Seraphina cupped her hands respectfully.

"Very well."

She turned and leapt down from the balcony, departing the Fragrant Zither Pavilion.

Cain Ashenvale's eyes followed her.

The gentle expression on his face swiftly changed to cold calculation.

He liked women who posed a challenge.

If Seraphina were the type to sleep with him whenever offered favors, she wouldn't pique his interest.

Only such a stunning beauty with a temper would captivate him deeply.

"Young Master, do you wish me to follow her?" A beautiful middle-aged woman appeared quietly behind Cain.

"No need. I've placed a mental mark on her. Her location is under my watchful eye."

A slight evil curve lifted Cain's lips in a grin.

"Since you desire this woman's Ice Spirit Soul body, why not capture her outright?" the woman suggested.

"Absorbing four spiritual bodies will allow my Four-Spirit Holy Body to reach ultimate perfection. But this method is a forbidden method; the other four great families would use such this against me. I still compete for the Holy Son title."

"I cannot risk capture by them."

"I must adhere to accepted paths," Cain replied with a calm smile.

"I understand," the woman nodded.

At that moment, a vigorous old man clad in black robes approached the balcony.

"Second Elder, what is your view on the changes within the Blood Tavern?" Cain Ashenvale asked.

"It's like the sudden appearance of ancient beasts. But where in the Blood Tavern could such beasts have come from?" Noel Ashenvale, second elder of the Xu family, asked in puzzlement.

"Interestingly, even the Second Elder cannot clearly discern the cause of the Blood Tavern's activity."

"The tavern has triggered a protective formation. This naturally hinders my reconnaissance."

"But it's unremarkable otherwise."

"Only a few members of the Blood Tavern are involved. Soon, the one responsible will naturally reveal themselves," Noel Ashenvale said, averting his gaze from the pulsing tavern.

"That flame beam fooled me into thinking an innate spiritual fire had awakened in the world. I was foolishly elated."

Cain Ashenvale shook his head, feeling regret.

The strange flames from heaven and earth are crucial materials for his cultivation of the Four Spirit Holy Body.

If he could obtain an original spiritual fire, his cultivation would edge closer to perfection.

.....

Inside the Blood Tavern, Ethan stared at the now cracked Phoenix Egg.

Suddenly, from the fractured shell, a fluffy, fiery red creature emerged.

Ethan poked the small bird's head gently with a finger.

The fledgling Phoenix spread its fiery wings and shook its head.

Its large orange-red eyes scanned the room before resting on Ethan.

After confirming the familiar presence of its parent, it flapped its wings excitedly.

The little Phoenix rubbed affectionately against Ethan's face.

"Ha ha," Ethan laughed brightly.

From this day forward, he had gained a spiritual pet.

He immediately withdrew a blue pill from storage—an extremely rare Transformation Elixir.

It was said to help beasts transform into humanoid form.

"Little one, open your mouth," Ethan instructed tenderly.

The Phoenix did as commanded, and Ethan slipped the elixir inside.

After swallowing, the Phoenix's body radiated a brilliant light.

When the glow faded, the creature had transformed into a petite girl with fiery red hair.

She wore a red ribbon; her skin was smooth like polished jade, porcelain-like.

Her delicate face was small and exquisite.

Her large orange-red eyes shone vibrantly.

"Mom!" The transformed Phoenix shouted gleefully.

Ethan almost spat blood at the unexpected words.

"You called me wrong—call me father, not mother!" Ethan corrected hurriedly.

"Daddy!" The little girl gleefully opened her arms, seeking a hug.

"All right, be good. I'll call you Solara from now on," Ethan decided after a moment of thought.

"Okay! I have a name now. Solara is my name!" The little Phoenix smiled happily.

Spirit beasts were easy to bond with.

She would consider the one who nurtured her as her parent.

[System Message: A spiritual pet has been detected.]

[Binding successful.]

[Race: Phoenix]

[Age: 989 years]

[Realm: Peak of Eighth Level]

[Affection: 100%]

Ethan glanced at the system panel.

His investment of essence, blood, and spiritual crystals bore fruit.

The pet's affection level had maxed out early on.

His only concern was her age—almost a millennium old.

"Alicia, is the age incorrect?" Ethan asked.

[She has existed for 989 years.

Her life breath was sealed in a dormant state.

You may think of it as a super power-saving mode.

Once released, her life breath returns to full strength.]

"I understand." Ethan nodded thoughtfully.

Solara was worthy of her title as an ancient divine beast.

Born at the peak of the eighth level, her strength equated to the perfection of Tribulation Transcendence realm for human cultivators.

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