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"Could it be that this Pixiu is somehow involved with Luo Fu?"
Xing Ruyi's mind conjured an image of Luo Fu. Although there was some resentment surrounding her, such an aura could be found in varying degrees among ordinary mortals. Therefore, when the fox cast a spell to reveal the dark energy, she did not react strongly. However, upon hearing Yin Yuan's words, she began to think more deeply.
"The young lady with the surname Luo is related to the business operated by this Pixiu." Yin Yuan yawned and stretched his arms. "If Mother is curious, you might as well take the opportunity to visit the Luo family and see for yourself; perhaps you can uncover the source of wealth involved."
"Wealth? Who just said that this Pixiu loves money and walks an evil path?" Xing Ruyi looked at Yin Yuan's fatigued expression and couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for him. "You've been through quite a lot on this journey, haven't you? Now that you've ensured that Father Fox and Deer Lady are safe, you don't need to worry anymore. Go back and rest up. By the way, before dinner, you're not allowed to sneak out again."
"I know! I know! Don't worry, before dinner, I absolutely won't step out of the door even once, lest I accidentally interrupt your good time with Father Fox," Yin Yuan replied as he walked toward his room. Halfway there, he turned around and said to Xing Ruyi, "If you decide on a day to visit the Luo residence, remember to let me know. Father Fox is an adult man; even with magic, it’s still somewhat inconvenient for him to enter and exit the Luo residence. I'm still young and quite charming; it would be most suitable for me to accompany you."
Xing Ruyi was taken aback but quickly understood that Yin Yuan was worried about her.
When they first encountered the Oni Beast, it had caused quite a bit of trouble. Now that a Pixiu had appeared at Yun Family Gathering, it seemed unrelated to them but was oddly connected due to Luo Fu's situation, leading one to suspect that this so-called business of the Pixiu was also a trap set by others.
Although the fox could become invisible, using magic would inevitably attract the Pixiu's attention. If Xing Ruyi were to go alone to the Luo residence, both father and son would be uneasy. Thus, having Yin Yuan accompany her became the best option. Understanding this situation, Xing Ruyi naturally agreed to Yin Yuan's request.
"I thought having a husband looking after me was already a rare blessing; I never expected my fortune could grow even greater. Yin Yuan... has unknowingly become someone who can take care of me. Fox, what should I do? I feel like crying."
The fox felt warmth in its body, prompting Xing Ruyi to quickly loosen her grip. In an instant, the fox transformed back into its human form but without any disguise.
"You're a mother now; why do you want to cry at every little thing?" The fox gently embraced Xing Ruyi. "Since you haven't married me yet, I'll allow you one more chance to cry. Once we're married, you'll truly be an adult; crying then will only invite laughter."
Originally moved to tears, Xing Ruyi couldn't help but smile upon hearing the fox's words. With her eyes still glistening with tears, she playfully punched the fox lightly twice. "You annoying creature! I finally managed to cultivate my emotions only for you to ruin them with just a few words. How will you compensate me?"
"What does my wife want as compensation?"
The fox's voice was soft and carried a soothing quality. Xing Ruyi's cheeks flushed instantly, and warmth spread across her face as she buried her head against the fox's chest, drawing circles with her right index finger on his chest.
"What kind of compensation does my husband want to give the Fox Demon? Or can my husband provide whatever compensation the Fox Demon desires?"
"The compensation that my wife wants, my husband will naturally do his best to fulfill!" The fox paused, "Except..."
"Except what?"
"Except for my wife wanting my husband to consummate the marriage with you!"
The fox lowered its head and brought its soft lips close to Xing Ruyi's ear. The warm breath slipped into Xing Ruyi's ear, making her heart flutter even more. However, the very person who had just teased her quickly moved away from her side and in the blink of an eye was at the entrance of the courtyard.
"Yin Chensi, you bastard!"
Xing Ruyi felt both shy and angry as she looked at the fox's handsome face, almost grinding her teeth in frustration.
"Are you doing this on purpose? You know that what I want most is to devour you, yet you still dare to tease me. If you have the guts, don't run away! This wife will definitely take care of you today!"
"My wife is very angry. If my husband stays here any longer, it will inevitably lead to self-destruction. Tsk tsk, I think it's better for my husband to temporarily step outside and hide." The fox said, taking a step back. "It's cold; then don't use that method of taking a cold bath anymore. There is a guqin in the study; my wife might as well play a tune, which can be considered as cultivating oneself."
"Are you sure you won't consummate the marriage with me?"
"My husband is very sure!"
"Are you sure you're letting me go play the guqin to cultivate myself?"
"Well... although my wife's skills on the guqin are lacking, turning a piece like 'High Mountains and Flowing Water' into a chaotic mess in your hands, my husband will just step out for a moment. Even if my wife plays poorly, it will only be torturing Yin Yuan. No problem! No problem!"
"Yin Chensi!" Xing Ruyi shouted angrily at the fox's name, then lifted her foot and took off one of her embroidered shoes, throwing it at the fox: "Can you not make me so angry?"
“Wife, can you change this habit of casually giving away shoes?” The Fox took the shoes, swiftly moved to Xing Ruyi's side, and steadied her as she swayed. Once she was stable, he crouched down and personally helped her put on the embroidered shoes. “Does it feel more comfortable now?”
“Not comfortable at all!” Xing Ruyi pouted.
“Oni Beast may have made a deal with Mo Xu, but this Pixiu might not be related to Mo Xu at all. I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, I've got everything covered. Also, you are too sentimental; even though you know there’s something off about this matter and that you shouldn’t get too involved, it’s easy to accidentally get caught up in it while acting. Although Luo Fu came to this Rouge shop after listening to Chang Tai, you don’t need to take responsibility for her situation. Help if you can, resolve if you can. Even your Brother Chang would want you to prioritize your own safety. Did you remember everything I just said?”
Xing Ruyi nodded. “Don’t worry, I will try not to get too involved in Luo Fu's matters. Also, I know you were teasing me just now because you're worried I might overthink things and tire myself out. But Fox, I also know that you went out for Deer Lady, and like Yin Yuan, you’re somewhat uneasy.
Promise me that even if it comes to a point where you have to confront that Pixiu, you must take care of yourself. Even though you are a Nine-Tailed Fox, that Pixiu is still an ancient divine beast; in terms of strength, it won’t be any weaker than that gluttonous Oni Beast. Fox, consider it my request: please come back safely. You know I'm still waiting for you to marry me.”
“I won’t let myself overthink things. I'm just worried that Deer Lady might lose her way while chasing that Pixiu, so I want to check on her.” The Fox hugged Xing Ruyi again. “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. I still want to see how you will eat me.”
“Stinky Fox! Always teasing me!” Xing Ruyi exclaimed as she stood on tiptoe. Under the gentle gaze of the Fox, she closed her eyes and accurately captured his lips: “A big meal is off-limits, but a little snack should be okay.”
The touch of their lips ignited the fire within the Fox's chest; he turned the tables and indulged in his own feast. Xing Ruyi felt dizzy, her body uncontrollably softening. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself on the bed with the Fox leaning over her, gently rubbing her swollen cherry lips with his fingertip. “Fox Demon, I can't wait any longer. Once the new year comes and you're feeling better, let’s get married here in Yun Family!”
Xing Ruyi blushed and nodded quickly before pulling the quilt over herself to hide.
“Yin Chensi, remember what you just said; no backing out and no playing tricks!”
The Fox chuckled in disbelief: “Alright! No backing out and no tricks! You should sleep for a while; we’ll prepare dinner when Deer Lady returns. You know her cooking is much better than yours.”
“Yin Chensi! Stinky Fox! At such an ambiguous moment, you're still hitting me with reality checks. Is this how husbands from Qingqiu behave? Do you believe that if one day Deer Lady isn’t around, I’ll make you cook?”
Xing Ruyi huffed as she pulled down the quilt, revealing her head, but was caught off guard as the Fox stole another kiss.
“Cooking? I don’t mind that at all. What I do mind is your shoes. Promise me that this issue of losing shoes is only directed at me.” The Fox pointed at Xing Ruyi's feet. “Do you remember what we talked about in Luoyang? Shoes from your maternal family cannot be given away casually!”
"Got it!" Xing Ruyi pushed the fox, "Hurry up and come back, I'll be waiting for you!"
The fox transformed into a wisp of white smoke and disappeared from the bedroom. Xing Ruyi hugged her legs and stared blankly at the vanishing smoke.
In the outskirts, Deer Lady finally caught up with the Pixiu that had transformed into an Old Beggar. When she reached out to grab the Pixiu's clothing, the Pixiu instinctively dodged. As it turned, it caught a glimpse of Deer Lady losing her balance, about to fall forward, and a long arm pulled her back.
Their eyes met; Deer Lady's gaze held a hint of resentment, while the Pixiu looked as if it wanted to evade and wished to disappear from Deer Lady's sight immediately.
"You old thing, finally willing to show yourself? You must have had a hard time hiding from me all these years."
Seeing that Deer Lady was unharmed, the Pixiu reluctantly released its grip.
"How have you been all these years?"
"Thanks to you, I've been doing well!" Deer Lady shot a resentful glare at the Pixiu. "If it weren't for your hasty escape back then, I wouldn't have known that the being I encountered was actually the legendary beast Pixiu."
"I—" The Pixiu's voice faltered as it avoided Deer Lady's gaze. "I didn't mean to hide it from you."
"Whether intentional or not, it doesn't matter to me. I'm here today not because I have any feelings for you, old thing, but to reclaim what you took from me." Deer Lady said as she reached for the Pixiu's heart. "Old thing, return my heart to me!"
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