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Yin Yuan thought deeply and never expected that the person hidden behind the mysterious facade was none other than the unparalleled Empress of this world, Wu Shi Mei Niang. However, upon further reflection, everything started to make sense. If she were just an ordinary woman, how could she possess the grandeur of being the world's foremost Empress? Only a woman from Qingqiu Nine-Tailed Fox Clan would have such ambition and courage.
Yin Yuan sighed lightly and looked into the hazy eyes of the mysterious figure. "So, you were indeed plotting to help someone come back to life? That person is none other than Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi, the previous emperor of the Golden Tang Dynasty and the former husband of Empress."
"That's right! I promised Consort Mei that I would help her wholeheartedly. I chose Gaozong's tomb, and I had Tong Tower built. Even Consort Mei ascending to become emperor was my idea." The mysterious figure spread their arms against the cold winter wind and falling snow. "I know you're wondering why. It's quite simple; neither Consort Mei nor I are those who cling to power. But in this world, only power allows us to pursue what we truly desire without any worries."
Reviving Li Zhi and spending his final moments with him is her last wish in this life. For this, she is willing to eliminate anyone who tries to interfere or stop her. To fulfill this wish, I have traveled far and wide, using various means to assist her. Your appearance as Father Fox and your mother, the Fox Demon, was unexpected for us but also an opportunity because we realized that all coincidences in this world are not without reason.
Since fate has chosen you to come to the Golden Tang Dynasty, and you appeared in Tong Tower, there must be a purpose behind it. The immense energy your mother possesses and your birth is part of an old arrangement; however, we have yet to fully comprehend what that old force intends.
"Since we cannot see through it, why bother trying? Destiny cannot be defied; why waste our energy speculating about its intentions?" Yin Yuan shrugged. "I only hope that everything you said tonight is true. Of course, if it's false, it doesn't matter; whether it's the empress or Gaozong, their lives and deaths have nothing to do with me. I just hope you never had any intention of harming my mother; otherwise, even if the old force wants to protect you, it will depend on whether I allow it."
"Rest assured! I only want to protect your mother. Of course, if she and that fox are willing to help us, we would be grateful."
"You old trickster, you're definitely pretending to be drunk!"
"You are mistaken; I am genuinely drunk; it's just that my intentions lie beyond mere intoxication." The mysterious figure opened their bleary eyes, which held a hint of alluring mischief.
In terms of skill and Daoist Practice, there may be no one in this world that Yin Yuan fears; however, when it comes to human emotions, he ultimately cannot match this old trickster before him. After all, he has been in this world for a short time, while human hearts are notoriously difficult to read—a fact acknowledged by all beings in the Six Realms. Knowing that the mysterious figure's actions would not harm Xing Ruyi, Yin Yuan lost interest in further conversation and turned back towards the Rouge shop.
At this moment, the situation in the courtyard presented a bizarre stalemate. First, Li Mao stood face-to-face with an old man who seemed to control insects; it appeared they had already fought. From the battle's outcome, it was clear that Li Mao had won, while the injured old man revealed bones hidden beneath his tattered clothing. In the glow of fireflies, those bones appeared dark with a bluish tint—similar to those of people who died from poisoning found in a coroner's office.
As for the fireflies, they continued to surround Xing Ruyi, but their glow grew brighter—sometimes golden yellow and at other times resembling an eerie blue flame. He felt some concern and couldn't help but step forward; unexpectedly, those fireflies surged towards him wildly. Fortunately, he was not afraid of these unfortunate insects; even dead ones landing on him would turn to ash and dirty his newly changed clothes from earlier that morning.
With the experience of being swarmed by insects, Yin Yuan had to remind himself to be cautious. He slowed his pace and released his own energy and aura, causing the fireflies to flutter more obediently. As he got closer, he realized that these fireflies were not just circling around Xing Ruyi without purpose.
"Don't worry, these insects won't harm your mother; on the contrary, they are here to save her." Mo Xu You appeared silently behind Yin Yuan, reeking of alcohol, but his gaze was much clearer than before. This old man was clearly pretending to be drunk; did he really need to put on such an act in front of a child? It was as if neither of them knew the other's true nature, which was quite ridiculous.
Yin Yuan pushed Mo Xu You away and stood still, remaining silent.
"Don't underestimate these insects; I found them in an ancient medical text. Hatching them is not easy; it requires many strange items and, most importantly, the right timing, location, and people—missing any one of these would be detrimental. As for the timing and location, I've explained it to you, but you wouldn't understand anyway. It involves various calculations to determine the most suitable place for nurturing these insects. Besides timing and location, there's also the aspect of people involved. However, this doesn't refer to assistance from others but rather the most suitable host. The host must meet certain conditions for raising these insects and must also be compatible with your mother's birth chart; otherwise, even if you manage to hatch these insects, they will be of no use."
Mo Xu You burped again, releasing a strong smell of alcohol.
"Look! You just saw it; these insects are very similar to your mother. Your mother is originally a descendant of mortals and spirits but unexpectedly gained powerful ghostly abilities when she arrived in the Golden Tang Dynasty. Now we understand that her ghostly powers might be related to her unreliable mortal ancestor, Lord Yun. That's why I had you and your Father Fox retrieve Lord Yun's Ghost Dan and the demon dan from the White Maiden; it was all to concoct medicine for your mother. As for what effects this medicine will have after consumption? Honestly, I don't know. It's possible that your mother could become an ordinary mortal woman or perhaps end up like you—an existence that is neither human nor ghost nor spirit nor deity. If that's the case, it would actually be better; then your family of three could dominate the Six Realms without rivals and enjoy each other's company for thousands of years."
As he became more animated, Mo Xu You burped again and leaned closer to Yin Yuan, deliberately lowering himself to bump shoulders with him: "You little brat, if you truly become the sole master of this realm and the underworld, will you remember my assistance today and grant me a title so I can walk proudly in both realms?"
"Turning the world upside down? Dominating the Six Realms? The sole master of this realm and the underworld?" Yin Yuan smacked Mo Xu You on the forehead: "Do you think I'm idle? Such vulgar ideas of dominating the Six Realms and being supreme are only held by mortals like you. Look at those who actually became emperors in that imperial city—how many are truly happy? A mere mortal emperor can turn father against son, mother against child; siblings can draw swords against each other. Do you really want me to become the ruler of the Six Realms? Old Taoist, are you jealous because our family seems harmonious?"
"Ah, so you're just like your fox father—lacking ambition," Mo Xu You shook his head: "Where was I? Oh right! To raise these insects requires a host whose birth chart aligns with your mother's; only then can the insects genuinely help her. These insects can change between two colors representing yin and yang, which corresponds with your mother's mortal bloodline and ghostly abilities. You see, these insects can transform your mother's mortal blood into ghostly energy or purify ghostly energy into spirit power. While it may not address the root cause, it can alleviate symptoms. If your Father Fox is capable enough to rely on these insects to keep your mother alive until he returns, it shouldn't be too difficult."
"What do you mean by that?"
"What do I mean? I simply hope that your Father Fox has a smooth journey to Qingqiu and can safely return with Ghost Dan and demon dan from Yun's family gathering; after all, your mother's time is running out."
"Old Taoist! Be clear about what you mean! What do you mean by hoping my Father Fox has a smooth journey to Qingqiu? And what do you mean by my mother's time running out?"
"Child, have you forgotten what I just said so quickly? Your Father Fox and your Fox Demon mother should not exist in this world. The reason they were able to come here is closely related to the Tong Tower I have built and the matters I am currently engaged in. I ponder that regardless of whether what I intend to do succeeds or fails, the return of the Empress will also be the day they return to their homeland. Just think about it, with all your mother's issues, if she were to return to her original place, which she refers to as her hometown, do you think there is any hope for her? Is there anyone in her hometown who can save her?"
Yin Yuan was born in the Golden Tang Dynasty and did not know what the place where Xing Ruyi and the fox came from was like. However, when he was in Luoyang, he occasionally heard his mother mention that place, knowing it was a country completely different from the Golden Tang Dynasty. In that country, monsters and spirits were regarded as legends, often used as bedtime stories to scare children who refused to sleep due to their mischief. Even without having been there, Yin Yuan knew that in such a place, there would definitely not be a Master like Mo Xu You. Without a Master, his mother's illness would be just like what Mo Xu You described earlier—there would be no one to treat her, no remedy available.
Father Fox's Qingqiu was indeed a good place; however, he had also heard from his mother that Father Fox was the last Fox Emperor of Qingqiu but was forced off the throne due to a rebellion by those monsters in Qingqiu. An ousted Fox Emperor who could not even protect his own kingdom and territory—how could he be expected to safeguard his mother in that unfamiliar place?
Yin Yuan's expression darkened as he looked at Mo Xu You's smiling eyes and asked, "Are the Ghost Dan and Monster Dan not useful for anything else? Is it really just for making medicine for my mother as you previously stated? You deliberately used Bai Jiao to lead us to Yun Family Gathering and involved the Hu Family matters to entangle us. Your ultimate goal is for Father Fox to take those two items back to Qingqiu for help. Is there also a crisis waiting for Father Fox in Qingqiu? Mo Xu You!"
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