It never occurred to Qin Niu that the advancement of mythical beasts could be fraught with so many difficulties until it came up in conversation.
"Then why don't you guys seek refuge with us humans? Look at you, now you're my pet, and I'll definitely protect you, making sure you're undisturbed during your promotion."
Yet, he didn't consider that it was precisely during the critical moment of the Fire Bird's cultivation that he had stolen the Fire Lotus and had schemed against it quite ruthlessly.
That wasn't all; he also took advantage of its struggle to break through its realm, attacking it multiple times with his pet, which ultimately resulted in the proud Demon Bird being subdued by him, a cultivator of the Innate Realm.
This incident was an absolute disgrace to the Demon Realm.
The Fire Bird did not respond.
Probably angered by his words, it couldn't be bothered to engage any further.