Little Moon jumped up and down saying: "The chapter is less than 50% complete, just wait until midnight to read it!" The young man in front of him had a refined and elegant appearance, with a slightly cold expression. He had a red mark on his forehead, shaped like half a lotus flower, shining brightly. Because he was the same as others from Qingqiu, he wore a golden bead strung on a red cord on his forehead as a symbol, and the pea-sized golden bead happened to be embedded in the center of the red lotus, subtly forming a lotus flower with a pearl inside.

  The red mole between his eyebrows was a good omen, proof of being deeply loved by heaven and earth. It was already rare to have such an opportunity in the world, let alone directly giving birth to a big Da Zhong Ai's red lotus. He spoke calmly and self-possessed, with a hint of youthful pride, although he had not yet grown up, but already showed signs of future excellence.

  The mistress of the fox looked at the handsome young man in front of her and felt more and more proud.

  Wen Ting has four parts of the appearance of a fox and six parts of her own, this year is not yet fourteen years old, but already wants to pass the spiritual calamity. Such talent, not to mention among peers, even in the eyes of generations of divine foxes, it is extremely rare. She and her husband were also the best among their peers at that time, but they didn't have such a realm at this age.

  It's a good thing that Ting Tian has excellent innate talent, but he's too focused on his cultivation and doesn't interact with others much. Even among the fox spirits in the palace, there aren't many who are close to him. The mistress of the fox spirits is proud of her only son, but as a mother, she sometimes worries about him.

  The lady of the fox clan smiled and sat down with the young master in the hall, asking anxiously: "This time you followed Tianyan to the East Heaven, are you adapting well?"

  "It's all right," Wen Ting replied. "My brother-in-law took good care of me on the way, and the people from various tribes over there treated me with kindness too, Mother doesn't have to worry."

  The lady of the fox host seemed to have let out a sigh of relief, and replied: "Your mortal calamity is imminent, and at that time you won't know where you'll go. If it's still in Qingqiu, then it's fine. But if you go somewhere else, it's better to prepare early. Although it's said that there will be no memory at the time, but having some impression in your mind beforehand, at least you won't be too flustered."

  "Yes."

  Wen Ting replied.

  "Besides, your days of suffering have already been numbered."

  The mistress of the fox host smiled and said.

  "It's just three months from now. The timing is still suitable, although it's a bit rushed, but after next month's fifteenth day, there are still two months left, which is just enough to determine the person. During this time, your father and I are preparing for this year's August 15th Moon Worship Festival. This year's moon-worshiping foxes are all of the same age as you, and the list has been roughly finalized. After the festival, we can select a few from among this year's fox kits to be the new disciples of the Fox Palace... Normally, it wouldn't be necessary to choose so early, but since your descent into the mortal world will likely take several years, for now, let's first pick out those who can study together with you. When you return, they can enter the Fox Palace and learn together with you."

  Wen Ting nodded and said, "Alright, I'll leave it to Father and Mother to arrange."

  The hostess continued: "And... about your fiancée..."

  Wen Ting: "......"

  As soon as this topic was brought up, Wen Ting's previous calmness was gone, and a thin layer of red appeared on his face, and he involuntarily moved uncomfortably.

  Looking at her son's embarrassed expression, the Fox Master's wife smiled and said: "Your parents can help you decide on a suitable candidate for your studies, but this is something you must choose yourself. I see that among the young fox girls who usually come to the Fox Palace, there isn't one with whom you have a good relationship. Don't know if you've already set your heart on someone? If not, when you have time, go take a look around Qingqiu as well."

  It is.

  Wen Ting was not good at dealing with such topics, and now he didn't know how to look into the eyes of Hu Zhuren, his face turned red, and his movements were very stiff.

  His mind was a bit messy, but he didn't know if it was because his mother mentioned Qingqiu elsewhere. The first thing that came to his mind was the eyes of the little white fox he had met by chance earlier.

  He didn't get a clear look at his opponent's appearance, only knowing that it was a white fox of similar age, but he remembered those eyes.

  Wen Ting shifted the topic and slightly averted her gaze, saying awkwardly: "Well... mother, I'll go back to the courtyard first."

  "Go, Ting Er."

  The mistress thought she had spoken tactfully and found it amusing that her son was rarely embarrassed. With a wave of her long sleeve, she let him go.

  Wen Ting felt embarrassed and hastily paid his respects and bid farewell, then left from within the palace.

  The hostess watched him walk away, smiled faintly, but couldn't help feeling worried.

  ……

  After several days, the news that Hu Gong would select disciples to accompany Shaozhu to study after the Mid-Autumn Festival had spread throughout Qingqiu.

  It's already deep autumn now, with leaves falling from branches and drifting down, dyeing the whole mountain a beautiful golden color.

  On this day, three foxes were squatting in front of the den where Xiaobai Fox lived, leisurely looking at the stone to see if Xiaobai Fox had appeared, and chatting idly to pass the time.

  They are all foxes living in this area. The red fox is named Xi Yuan, the two gray foxes are Wen He and Qing Yang.

  It was Wenhe who had spoken to Xiao Baihu earlier, and he was also the one who moved slightly slower than others when chasing Xiao Baihu. At this moment, all he heard was: "I heard that the Fox Palace is going to recruit ten disciples to listen to and read for the young master! The formal disciples will have to wait a few more years to be settled, but as long as they enter these ten people, they will definitely become disciples in the future, equivalent to being selected in advance. Moreover, in the future, they can also study with the young master..."

  As long as Qingqiu Fox doesn't go out to learn from a master, he is considered a disciple of Qingqiu. However, only a few dozen people can enter the Fox Palace to study every year. Moreover, the young master is the future Fox Master, so the lessons given to him must be even more profound and rigorous than those for ordinary disciples who enter the room. Although it will be more difficult, it is also a rare honor and opportunity. Wenhe said, his voice already had a hint of eagerness to try.

  He said: "After the day of accompanying reading, we should study with the young master together and be able to help each other. Even if we are a bit weak, at least we can't hold back the young master... I heard that apart from cultivation, they also value abilities such as intelligence, diligence, and reaction speed. Among the tens of thousands of foxes who came to worship this year, only ten were chosen... I really hope all three of us can be selected."

  Yes.

  Qingyang lazily lay on the stone, looking at the soft and fluffy clouds in the sky.

  He said: "However, I think even if we two are not selected, Xiyuan will definitely be selected!"

  Xī Yuán was indeed the red fox who had been leading the way. Upon hearing what Huī Fox said, he tilted his head back with a rather proud expression and said, "Of course."

  Wenhe smiled and said, "That's true, although the adults usually praise us three for being clever, they praise Xiyuan the most. Moreover, Xiyuan runs faster than others and has a more agile mind. Not just in our area, but the adults say that even if you combine all the mountain heads of Qingqiu, you may not find a few people as smart as Xiyuan..."

  "This doesn't matter. In the future, I will surpass you all!"

  The red fox was flattered, but didn't show it on his face. He proudly puffed out his chest. After he finished puffing, he looked at the dark fox den with a bit of irritation and said: "Speaking of which, why hasn't that little clown come out yet?! It's already been several days!"

  Qingyang was still leaning against the sky, flipping his belly, and said somewhat carelessly: "Will Xiaochou Baguai secretly move away? After all, we've been guarding her here..."

  "It's impossible!"

  Unequal companion finished speaking, Xī Yuán had already firmly interrupted him: "She must still be inside! I can feel her breath!"

  Qingyang and Wenhe exchanged a glance.

  This is where Xiyuan's uniqueness lies. While they are still learning what breath is, Xiyuan can already feel it freely.

  The two of them didn't know what to say, Wenhe thought for a moment and said cautiously: "Xiyuan, forget it, the Eight Freaks of Jiangnan aren't our enemies, and we've been playing for so long, I'm getting a bit tired of it..."

  Qingyang nodded vigorously and chimed in, "That's right. And two days ago, a strange woman came to find me, her magic is so powerful! She said that if we bully Xiaobai again in the future, she will definitely know about it, and next time she won't let us off..."

  As he spoke, Qingyang shivered.

  He was actually quite afraid in his heart and didn't want to come, but later he couldn't bear Xi Yuan. He wanted to say this out loud, but was also afraid that Xi Yuan and Wen He would laugh at him...

  Who would have thought that after hearing his words, Wenhe was surprised and said: "She also came to find you?"

  "What? Are you too...?"

  "Right, me too..."

  Qingyang and Wenhe started chattering away, Xiyuan listened with growing annoyance and shouted: "Shut up!"

  Qingyang and Wenhe hastily covered their mouths, nervously looking at him.

  "She also came to me, but what's the use!"

  "Xī Yuān said loudly: 'That woman is just pretending to be fierce, and I don't know where she came from. The clown is also unable to speak, so how would the adults know if they weren't seen? That woman can still stare at them like that?!'"

  Two grey foxes did not utter a sound, unable to think of a reason to deny it, but also couldn't understand why Xuan Yuan was so persistent.

  At this time, Xi Yuan made up his mind and stared at the cave entrance in a flustered manner: "No more waiting! Let's rush in!"

  Qingyang and Wenhe were shocked.

  "This... this isn't right, is it...... We've never rushed in like this before......"

  "Yeah, what if someone's family is taking a bath, how embarrassing would it be to rush in..."

  "Cut the nonsense! Doesn't he need to eat?! It's been three days and he still hasn't come out! What is he waiting for?!"

  As he spoke, Xuan Yuan had already leaped off the rock and was dashing towards the fox den like a streak of fire.

  Qingyang Wenhe and others were somewhat hesitant, but before they could exchange glances, Xiyuan had already bumped into something with a "thud".

  He retreated in pain, his claws tapping on that thing, and angrily said: "What is this?! Has someone set up a barrier here?!"

  Two grey foxes were startled and rushed over, following Xiyuan to pat and fiddle with it. Sure enough, they found that the entrance of the little white fox's hole had an invisible barrier, extremely solid, which they couldn't open at all.

  Xi Yuan looked very angry and paced back and forth restlessly outside the barrier.

  Wenhe was also extremely surprised to see the barrier, but seeing Xiyuan rush up and want to scratch the barrier with his claws, he hastily comforted him: "Xiyuan, forget it, this is probably what the adults set up before... The adults' setup we can't get in, but the little monsters will definitely come out. If you must play, why don't we just go wait on the stone instead..."

  Xī Yuǎn was stunned for a moment, but seemed to have been moved, and jumped back onto the stone in silence, his eyes still tightly fixed on the fox den.

  Qingyang and Wenhe also hurried back, the three foxes lay down on the stone together, but the atmosphere was even more depressing than before.

  After a while, Qingyang spoke softly and said: "That, Wenhe do you have any other news? Since we're going to wait, let's chat and pass the time..."

  "Uh, let me think..."

  It seems that recently, the Phoenix Queen of the Feng tribe, who was injured in the great war and had been missing for half a month, returned unscathed and killed the enemy with one move, leaving no survivors...

  ……

  Outside, three foxes were chatting idly. At this time, Yunmian was actually lying in the cave with a lack of energy.

  She didn't feel uncomfortable physically, but when Fei Xia was around, she had gotten used to someone hugging her when she returned to the cave. Now that there was no one in the cave, it suddenly felt desolate again.

  She was not yet enlightened, and when Fei Xia said something to her before leaving, she only half understood it. She only knew that from now on, she would be alone again, thinking that maybe she had done something wrong to make the other person dislike her.

  Yunmian doesn't understand human language, can't express what's in her heart, but is heartbroken to the point of collapse, and has been bedridden for several days, not even willing to leave her cave.

  The fox den was damp and dark, with only the sound of water dripping into the puddle.

  Before leaving, Fei Xia gathered many fruits and nuts and piled them in the cave for her. Now, where people used to lie down, only a pile of cold food was left. Yunmeng would eat one mouthful when she was hungry, these days even if she didn't go out there was nothing wrong, it's just that she really had no appetite.

  There are many things in this world that Little Fox doesn't understand.

  For example, before she left, why did she deliberately leave these things behind? Was it for her to eat? Yunmian vaguely felt that it might be a gesture of gratitude, but if he liked her and was reluctant to part with her, why didn't he stay behind?

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