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"Hmph!"
Xu Fan ignored the shock of the Vermilion Bird, snorting coldly.
With his right hand, he seized the Vermilion Bird's talon and then fiercely hurled it downward.
Instantly, the Vermilion Bird lost control of its body, plummeting downwards, pain throbbing faintly from the talon Xu Fan had just grasped.
"Bang!"
Xu Fan dived down as well, aiming a vicious kick at the Vermilion Bird's backside, infusing the kick with True Qi.
The Vermilion Bird's descent accelerated even more and eventually smashed directly into the mountain.
"Not bad in strength. Become my mount, and I shall spare your life!"
Xu Fan hovered above the Vermilion Bird, hands clasped behind his back, his gaze electrifying as a pale yellow glow coursed over his body, looking down at the Vermilion Bird amidst the dense smoke below.
"Wuah!"
A hysterical screech rose from beneath the smoke, and then, the Vermilion Bird burst forth from the smoke.
