There are still many good people in the world! Zhao Linger's request for help!

"Ah Kun, charge over there and stop that mutt!"

"I'll find you a new companion," Xiao Fan commanded Ah Kun.

"Understood."

Ah Kun didn't hesitate, flying towards the Golden Crow that was coming head-on.

Despite its massive body, Ah Kun's speed was not slow at all.

With a gentle flap of its two wings, a strong gust of wind immediately rose, and its enormous body was as light as a feather, like an arrow released from a bowstring, whistling as it approached.

From departure to capture, everything happened in an instant.

The Golden Crow was constantly fleeing, its attention fully focused on the three great enemies behind it, with no time to spare for anyone coming from the front.

Moreover, seeing itself fleeing here, if there really was someone coming from the front, they would surely make way for it.

But the Golden Crow never expected that a Kunpeng would charge towards it, and its goal was to subdue it.

A soaring Demonic Qi assaulted its senses, and the Golden Crow realized something was wrong.

"What's going on? Such familiar Demonic Qi!"

Looking forward, a Kunpeng, thousands of miles in size, extended a pair of silver-white sharp claws and fiercely grabbed at it.

The Golden Crow's pupils constricted!

Damn it, how could there be pursuers ahead? It was too late to change direction now.

The Golden Crow's body was already broken, its strength had declined, and the Kunpeng coming at it head-on was at the same Golden Immortal Realm as it was.

Without surprise, the Golden Crow's shattered demonic body was firmly locked by Ah Kun's massive silver claws. The Golden Crow still desperately flapped its fiery wings, but it was always in vain.

Xiao Fan looked at the injured Golden Crow, thinking it was about to die, but he didn't expect it to be so full of vitality.

Not bad!

Although it looked like a battle-damaged version now, after healing and recuperating in the Late Stage, it would be another good mount.

"Ah Kun, well done," Xiao Fan praised.

Ah Kun said ingratiatingly, "It's all thanks to Master's excellent command; I merely obeyed the correct orders."

Ah Kun captured the Golden Crow and was about to leave when the three Taiyi True Immortal Cultivators surrounded them.

The three of them each occupied a position, forming a pincer movement, encircling Xiao Fan.

"Fellow Daoist, this is our prey. Please return it to us," one of them said.

These three were not reckless, because anyone who could use a Golden Immortal Realm great demon as a mount was definitely from a powerful background.

Even if not, they must have a backer, so the three of them were not in a hurry to act.

They first engaged in verbal negotiation.

"Quickly move aside, if you anger my Master, he'll pluck all your feathers!" Ah Kun said arrogantly, its Kun eyes full of confidence, looking coldly at the three.

Ah Kun was not nervous at all; it knew Xiao Fan had countless methods, and what difference did three Taiyi True Immortals make to him compared to small fries?

At most, they were three small fries!

The three were quite polite, and Xiao Fan also reasoned with them.

"But I prefer this Golden Crow. Can you give it to me?"

Of course, he subtly revealed some of his cultivation. The aura of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal inadvertently struck their hearts.

Boom!

A blast resounded in their minds, and their Souls trembled.

Cold sweat streamed down the three's faces, their bodies trembling, their eyes somewhat fearful, and they slightly lowered their heads.

They dared not look directly at Xiao Fan.

"If you keep your heads down and don't speak, I'll take it as your consent."

"Thank you for your generosity. Let's go," Xiao Fan said with a smile.

Ah Kun was also bewildered. "Huh?!" It flapped its wings and flew away, its heart unable to calm down for a long time.

That aura just now seemed to be several levels higher than these three, that cold aura, like the heavens facing ants.

Master has become stronger again!

The three dared not move, and it was a long time before they recovered their senses.

"We almost caused trouble just now."

"How terrifying! I thought my Taiyi True Immortal Realm cultivation allowed me to roam freely, but I didn't expect to encounter a Grand Unity Golden Immortal as soon as I stepped out."

"Fortunately, we didn't make a move just now, otherwise, we wouldn't even know how we died."

"Then how do we explain it back?"

"Explain what? We didn't catch it, and the Golden Crow escaped. We were paid for the pursuit, not for risking our lives."

"That makes sense."

...

As an elegant villain, Xiao Fan valued reasoning the most, just like just now, he harmoniously communicated with those three.

Those three were also generous, giving him this prey, the Golden Crow.

There are still many good people in the world!

At this moment, the Golden Crow landed on Ah Kun's back, transformed into human form, and stood trembling before Xiao Fan.

The Golden Crow dared not even breathe, lowering its head and drooping its ears. The flames on its body also receded, not daring to make the slightest movement.

"Why are you so reserved? I won't eat you as food," Xiao Fan said.

The Golden Crow forced a smile and said, "Senior, please be merciful. Can you spare my life?"

It wanted to continue speaking, but seeing Xiao Fan looking at it with a faint smile, it dared not continue.

"Golden Crows are rare; I've never even seen one. Where are you from?" Xiao Fan asked.

The Golden Crow dared not conceal anything and told the truth.

"Senior, I am the Golden Crow Prince who survived the last great tribulation."

Great tribulation?

Xiao Fan also became serious upon hearing this.

In the Eternal Immortal Palace of the Eternal Saint King, he had seen prophecies, and he didn't expect them to come so quickly.

"Tell me in detail about the great tribulation. I'm quite curious," Xiao Fan said.

The Golden Crow Prince heard this, hesitated, and couldn't articulate anything coherent.

He could only manage an awkward smile.

Xiao Fan understood, raising an eyebrow and saying, "You don't know?"

"I, I really don't know."

Seemingly afraid of Xiao Fan's displeasure, the Golden Crow immediately explained, "This really isn't my fault. I asked my father, but he also shook his head and said he didn't know."

Without getting any news, Xiao Fan didn't bother to ask him further. He would go back first.

But before that, he would place a curse mark.

Xiao Fan chanted true words, and profound runes flew out from his mouth, transforming into a set of true word chains that silently wrapped around the Golden Crow Prince.

The Golden Crow Prince's Divine Soul trembled, bound in a way that made escape impossible.

"From now on, you are my second mount. Here's a Medicinal Pill for you; heal your injuries first. A battle-damaged Golden Crow is not a good mount."

Xiao Fan threw a bottle of healing Medicinal Pills to it, letting it fend for itself.

The Golden Crow Prince took the Medicinal Pills, accepting them with a smile.

But his heart was already dim.

It's over; I died before I even started.

As the Prince of the Golden Crow Clan, I'm actually reduced to being someone else's mount.

How can I revive the Golden Crow Clan in the future?

The Golden Crow Prince only felt ashamed of his clansmen, bearing everyone's expectations but disappointing them.

Xiao Fan didn't know he had so much inner drama.

Xiao Fan asked, "What's your name?"

The Golden Crow Prince said, "Reporting to Master, my name is Jin Yan."

"Good, Ah Kun, from now on, you will take Jin Yan and help him quickly integrate into my mount team."

"In the future, I will acquire more mounts, and you will be the leader among them."

Ah Kun beamed with joy, not expecting to have a little brother.

And to be the number one mount!

"Thank you for your appreciation, Master. I will definitely train Jin Yan to be a qualified mount and will never let you down," Ah Kun vowed confidently.

Feeling great, Ah Kun, I will be the Master's number one mount from now on, the kind second only to one person.

Xiao Fan returned near the Yaochi Immortal Palace. He first sent Luo Ruyan back to her courtyard, and then returned to the Immortal Palace.

The Demoness Nana was carried with him and placed inside the Five Elements Exquisite Pagoda, for unforeseen needs.

As soon as he returned to the Yaochi Immortal Palace, Xiao Fan ran into Zhao Linger.

In Xiao Fan's courtyard, Zhao Linger was holding Wangcai by the neck, questioning him about Xiao Fan's whereabouts.

"Big black dog, where's your Master?"

Wangcai was sleeping soundly when a woman suddenly burst in, grabbed him by the scruff of his neck, and started questioning him.

He was about to get angry but realized it was this venerable lady.

Wangcai could only smirk:

"Lord Ling'er, as you know, Master's whereabouts are only known to himself. I am just Master's good dog. Master tells me where to go, and I go there. He didn't tell me, and I wouldn't dare to ask."

Zhao Linger looked disappointed and threw Wangcai aside.

Not here?

Xiao Fan, riding Ah Kun and carrying Jin Yan, descended from the sky and landed in the courtyard.

Zhao Linger looked back and, seeing it was Xiao Fan, her disappointed face brightened.

"Xiao Fan, you're back! I have something I want to discuss with you."

Xiao Fan looked bewildered.

No, you call me a scoundrel every day, so why are you looking for me when you need something?

"Speak quickly if you have something to say, or fart quickly if you have gas."

"If you're asking for my help, the price is negotiable."