Mortals: Take Mo Juren at the start

Upon hearing the old woman's words, Mo Juren finally felt relieved.

Just as he had guessed, the other party had not come with any ill intentions, but was specifically after the Six-Eared Red Fox.

Therefore, he naturally no longer needed to worry about anything.

However, at the same time, another question arose in his mind: why did the other party want the Six-Eared Red Fox to follow him? And why did they inquire about his relationship with the Celestial Fox Clan? What was their purpose?
Just as he was pondering, the six-eared red fox in front of him suddenly disappeared, and when it reappeared, it was already on his shoulder.

Upon seeing this, Mo Juren was immediately shocked.

He could clearly sense that the other party's level was not high, probably only level five or six, but he never expected that the other party would master such a top-level escape technique.

Or is the aura they're displaying just a disguise, and they're actually hiding their true cultivation level?

Turning his head to glance at the six-eared red fox on his shoulder, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself. No matter how he looked at it, the other party didn't seem like a top-tier demon!

The other person's body was curled up like a fluffy ball, and a comfortable, anthropomorphic expression appeared on their face.

It should be noted that the two had only met twice and were not familiar with each other at all. Yet, they showed no discomfort at all in this close contact, instead appearing extremely intimate.

"Senior..." Mo Juren had too many questions in his mind and was about to ask them when the white-haired old woman took the initiative to explain.

"This little one is called 'Yue Li', you can call her Li'er. I found her by chance a long time ago. She was just born and had ordinary bloodline and aptitude, and was born with a deficiency, so she was abandoned in the wilderness and was already on the verge of death."

Meeting me was a matter of fate, so I spent a considerable amount of money to save her. But I never expected that after many years, her bloodline would mutate and she would become the legendary 'Six-Eared Red Fox'.

Not only has his cultivation aptitude improved dramatically, but he has also inherited many supernatural abilities, making his future potential limitless...

"So, senior, do you mean for her to cultivate alongside me in the future, or should I return her to the Heavenly Fox Clan?" After hearing the other party's explanation, Mo Juren asked again.

"I'll stay by your side for now." The white-haired old woman nodded slightly, her expression suddenly turning cold.
"Li'er's parents abandoned her in the wilderness because of her low aptitude and congenital defects. How cold-hearted they are! Now that Li'er's bloodline has mutated and her aptitude has greatly improved, why should she be sent back?"

"Then the senior asked me about my relationship with the Celestial Fox Clan..."

"You're quick-witted, aren't you?" the white-haired old woman chuckled, continuing her explanation.
"Li'er is, after all, of the Heavenly Fox Clan's bloodline. Her future upbringing and the direction of her growth are naturally areas where our clan excels. I can't offer much help in this regard."

Leaving with you now is a good choice. You can choose to stay by your side to continue your cultivation or return to your clan in the future. Moreover, given your relationship with the higher-ups of the Celestial Fox Clan, they will surely handle things properly.

Of course, this kind of thing shouldn't be decided by you or me. It's not too late to let them make their own decisions when they've grown to a certain level and have sufficient strength and wisdom.

"Senior's good intentions are admirable." Mo Juren finally understood the other party's plan, and without asking any further questions, he solemnly assured them.

"I will leave this matter to the younger generation and will certainly not let them suffer any injustice."

"That's good. I also believe that Fellow Daoist Chi Yun's judgment is correct. You should be able to be relied upon." Hearing this, the white-haired old woman was clearly very satisfied. Suddenly, an ancient-looking white jade ring appeared in her hand, and then she directly used her magic power to send it to Mo Juren's hand.

"I can't let you help me for nothing. I happen to have some unused materials in my ring. They're quite rare, so I'll give them to you as a reward."

Upon hearing that it was a rare material, Mo Juren was overjoyed. He hadn't expected to gain anything extra, and given that someone of his stature was involved, it was certainly not a simple matter.

Sure enough, when his divine sense quickly swept over it, his heartbeat instantly quickened.

"Thank you for your generous gift, senior." Mo Juren immediately expressed his gratitude, then suddenly remembered something and asked again.

"If you have time in the future, would you like me to bring Li'er back to visit you?"

"You've put your heart into this," the white-haired old woman sighed softly.
"I am a wanderer and will not stay in one place for long. I will probably leave soon after this parting. As for whether we will meet again in the future, that depends on fate."

"I see!" Upon hearing this, Mo Juren was immediately disappointed. In that case, wouldn't it mean that he would never see Ancestor Chi Yun again?
Although the other party bears the mark of an auxiliary device, allowing for constant sensing, there is a distance limit; once they are too far apart, it becomes ineffective.

However, since things had come to this point, there was nothing he could do but accept reality.

After explaining a few more things, the white-haired old woman said no more. She glanced at Yue Li with a kind look in her eyes once more, and then turned into starlight and disappeared into the air.

At that moment, Yue Li instinctively realized something, and her glassy eyes immediately showed anxiety. She stood up and called out repeatedly to the void in front of her, her voice filled with urgency and reluctance, as if she were calling for something.

Unfortunately, long afterward, even as his voice grew hoarse, the white-haired old woman never reappeared.

"Don't worry, we'll meet again someday if fate allows." Seeing the other person's pitiful appearance, Mo Juren couldn't help but soften his heart, and then hugged him in his arms and comforted him softly.

Yue Li did not flinch or reject the situation, but instead curled up again, her voice becoming almost a sob, making her even more pitiful.

Seeing this, Mo Juren didn't say anything more. He then transformed into a five-colored ray of light and soared into the sky, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye. Not long after he left, a ripple suddenly appeared in mid-air, and then two figures emerged.

One of them was an old woman with white hair, and the other was Ancestor Chi Yun. Both of them stared silently at Mo Juren's departing figure.

After a long silence, Patriarch Chi Yun finally spoke with a slightly somber expression:
"What exactly is your purpose in doing this?"

"Naturally, it's for Li'er's future growth. Fellow Daoist, could there be some misunderstanding?" The white-haired old woman looked surprised.

"Just a mutated demonic beast, is it really worth your high regard?" Patriarch Chi Yun sneered, and without waiting for the other party's reply, he changed the subject.

"I will do my best to fulfill what I promised you, but let me make this clear beforehand: whatever your purpose or motives, you'd better not hurt that kid."

Although I am now only a remnant soul, I once stood at the pinnacle of this realm. Surely I have my trump cards; a fight to the death is not out of the question.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. I truly have no ulterior motives." Seeing the other party's attitude, the white-haired old woman's eyes flickered slightly, and then she smiled and made a guarantee.

"I hope so."

It was obvious that Patriarch Chi Yun couldn't fully trust the other party. After giving a cold snort, he said nothing more. The white-haired old woman couldn't say anything more either, and could only give a slightly awkward smile.

……

After bidding farewell to the white-haired old woman, Mo Juren continued on his journey. Naturally, the road ahead would not be smooth, as he would still have to contend with the endless cold mirage winds of heaven and earth, as well as illusions that could appear at any time.

Without the help of Ancestor Chi Yun, everything depends on one's own abilities. Encountering some ordinary illusions is not too bad, as the "Hou Tu Tranquil Mind Method" is enough to solve them.

But luck doesn't always exist, especially since the appearance of illusions is completely random, and the level of danger is equally uncertain.

Just like Mo Juren, he encountered this several times along the way, and at that time, the "Houtu Jingxin Method" alone was no longer enough.

It wasn't that the method was too low-level, but rather that he had only had it for a short time and had only just begun to understand it, so he couldn't unleash its true power.

According to Ancestor Chi Yun, the "Hou Tu Tranquil Mind Method" is a top-tier secret technique passed down in the witchcraft world. If one can master it, its power will be unimaginable.

Unfortunately, that's a matter for later; a distant solution can't quench an immediate thirst. The most urgent task is to solve the problem at hand.

In a flash, he made a quick decision to use the 'Azure Sea Clear Heart Talisman' given to him by Lady Yuanli.

The effect was naturally good. Several powerful illusions encountered along the way were easily resolved. Of course, the price was not small. When it finally left the Yin Wind Swamp, the spiritual power of the Azure Sea Purification Talisman was completely exhausted.

……

"Finally out!" Outside the swamp, Mo Juren felt a sense of relief as he looked at the familiar surroundings.

Although the trip to the swamp did not take long, at most about a month, the events that occurred were full of ups and downs, and we almost did not make it back.

Fortunately, it ended without any real danger, but he was far from happy.

Although this mission yielded considerable gains, it also resulted in far greater losses. The departure of Patriarch Chi Yun was an unimaginable loss for him.

He couldn't even be sure whether this separation was temporary or permanent.
I just hope it's not the worst-case scenario!
Pulling his thoughts back, Mo Juren couldn't help but sigh. He then began to look around, but to his surprise, he couldn't see any of his team members.

He was taken aback for a moment, and immediately released his divine sense, but there was still no trace of him within a radius of several thousand miles.

"What's going on?" Mo Juren frowned. Even if everyone had to leave, at least one or two people should have stayed behind to provide support or relay information.

Just as he was pondering, a clear whimpering sound suddenly rang out from his arms; it was Yue Li.

"You've discovered something?" Mo Juren's expression shifted slightly. On the way back, he had already established a master-servant relationship with the other party. Although the other party couldn't speak, they could communicate simply through divine sense.

He also learned that although the other party's level was relatively low, due to his special bloodline, he was born with many talents, such as the escape technique he had shown before.

Of course, its greatest strength is its hearing. Being born with six ears is not just a saying. Its hearing can reach tens of thousands of miles away, and it can hear the subtle transmissions of higher-level beings regardless of their realm.

Such abilities are simply heaven-defying. Even if the opponent can't help much in combat, this ability alone can play a huge role.

Keep in mind that the other party is still in their childhood. How much will their talent develop as they grow? It's truly something to look forward to. (End of Chapter)