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  Wen Ting's appearance was 40% similar to that of a fox spirit and 60% similar to hers. She was not yet fourteen years old this year, but she already had to undergo the Spiritual Tribulation. Such innate talent is rare, not only among her peers, but also among the generations of divine foxes. She and her husband were also outstanding among their peers back then, but at that age, they didn't have such a state.

  It's a good thing that Ting Tian has excellent innate talent, but he is too focused on his cultivation and rarely interacts with others. Even among the fox spirits in the palace, there are only a few people who have a particularly close relationship with him. The mistress of the Fox Palace is proud of her only son, but as a mother, she sometimes feels worried.

  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 still adapting?"

  "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 hostess 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, 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 mind beforehand, at least you won't be too flustered."

  "Yes."

  Wen Ting replied.

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

  The hostess 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 finalize the selection. During this time, your father and I are preparing for this year's August 15th Moon Worship Festival, and all the foxes participating in the festival this year are of the same age as you. The list has been mostly finalized, and after the festival, we can select a few from among this year's young foxes 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..."

  Wén Tíng: “……”

  As soon as this topic was brought up, Wen Ting's previous calmness was gone, and her face couldn't help but flush with a thin layer of red, and she involuntarily shifted 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 marriage, but this is something you must choose yourself. I see that among the young fox girls who often come to the Fox Palace, there isn't one with whom you have a close relationship. Don't you have someone in mind? If not, when you have time, go take a look around Qingqiu."

  It is.

  Wen Ting was not good at dealing with such topics, and now he didn't know how to look into Hu Zhuren's eyes, 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 head 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.

  The one who had spoken to Xiao Bai Hu earlier was Wen He, and he was also the one who moved slightly slower than others when chasing Xiao Bai Hu. At this moment, all he heard was: "I heard that the Fox Palace is going to recruit ten disciples to accompany the young master to listen and read! 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 have just entered the sect. Although it will be more difficult, it is also a rare honor and opportunity. Wenhe said, his voice already showing a hint of eagerness to try.

  He said: "After the Companion Reading Day, we will study with the young master together. It's best if we can help each other, even if we're a bit weak, at least we won't hold the young master back... I heard that apart from cultivation, they also value 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 don't make it, Xiyuan will definitely be selected!"

  Xī Yuán was indeed the red fox who had been leading, and upon hearing what Huī Fú said, he rather proudly raised his head and said, "Of course."

  Wenhe smiled and said, "That's also true. Although the adults usually praise us three for being clever, they praise Xiyuan the most. Moreover, Xiyuan runs faster than others and his brain is more agile. Not just in our area, but the adults say that even if you combine all the mountains of Qingqiu, you may not find a few people who are smarter than 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 impatience and said: "Come to think of it, 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!"

  Before his companion could finish speaking, Xuan Yuan 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, we don't have any grudges against the Eight Freaks of Jiangnan, and playing with them for so long is getting boring..."

  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, and next time she will not 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 went 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 doesn't know how to speak properly, and if the adults find out, that woman will still be staring at us, won't she?!"

  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 suddenly became determined and stared at the entrance of the cave with a look of impatience, saying: "No more waiting! Let's charge 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 stepped back in pain, his claws tapping on that thing, and roared: "What the...?! 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 pounce on it and try to scratch it with his claws, he hastily calmed him down: "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 really want to 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 fixed tightly 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 a single 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, but 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 is humid and dark, with only the sound of water droplets falling into the pool. Want to chat with more like-minded people about "Days Spent with the Young Master of the Fox Den", "Looking for someone to talk about life and find a kindred spirit"