Start practicing from Mr. Fox

Chapter 10 Senior Huai

The next morning.

On the second day of entering the world of cultivation, Chen Ji understood one thing: he could no longer bring the fox to drink.

Foxes can get drunk, vomit, and perform magic in their dreams.

He originally dragged Bai Qi and Bai Ba to bed, but he didn't expect that in the middle of the night, Bai Qi suddenly sat up and began to use his wall-opening technique.

Naturally, the magic was unsuccessful.

He had to be so careful and attentive during the day to barely succeed. If he succeeded while drunk and asleep, I'm afraid Bai Qi would regret it and jump into the river when he woke up.

Although the magic didn't work, the effect was very good.

Bai Ba vomited after being poked by a finger.

Chen Ji finally saw how much was hidden in Bai Ba's body.

Not only did it cover the entire eight-immortals table, but there were also a lot of them piled on the ground.

Most of it was food and drink, and there were also many copied books and notes, and even a set of pens, ink, paper and inkstone, but they were stained with alcohol.

Chen Ji left them all outside.

The mountain breeze blew all night, so it should have dried up and lost its smell.

Now is the perfect time to take it back.

"Mr. Chen!"

When they returned to the house, both foxes had woken up. Their faces were flushed as they greeted Chen Ji, but it was hard to tell whether it was a blush of shame or their natural color.

"I really lost my composure last night."

"I'll clean up the things in this room now."

"We must drink less alcohol in the future."

The two foxes said seriously.

Chen Ji smiled.

"It's not a problem, and it doesn't affect anything. But these things of yours are also magic, right?"

“It’s the method of taking it.”

Bai Ba said truthfully.

"This was originally a technique used to consume various natural and spiritual treasures. Taking them can increase one's cultivation. However, when I was practicing, I found that I couldn't digest what I ate. Instead, it all remained in my body."

"Miss Bai has seen it, but she doesn't know the reason. She just said that I might have developed a new technique and asked me to continue. If I can't enter the Fox School, I can ask the Inspector."

"It's a pity that a fox like me wouldn't even be qualified to take the entrance exam to the Fox Academy."

Bai Ba said this and became sad.

"When is the Fox School exam?"

Chen Ji asked.

"It's always around the Ghost Festival, based on the day when the Goddess of Mount Tai tours the world."

"That's still four months."

Chen Ji touched Bai Ba's head.

"Enough."

"Really?"

"If you start studying seriously now, it will probably be enough. After all, there are so many foxes in the world, and very few can afford to hire a teacher like Miss Bai. There are not many foxes who can compete with you."

"It seems so!"

"Mr. Chen is really amazing. Now even I have some confidence."

"Mr. Chen, what are we going to do today?"

Bai Qi said excitedly.

"Just call those foxes from last night to come to class."

"what?"

Bai Qi and Bai Ba widened their eyes, unable to believe what they heard.

"Sir, didn't we just have class last night? Why do we have class again today?"

"You had dinner yesterday, why do you need to eat again today?"

"what?"

The two foxes opened their beaks wide and even wanted to cry.

"This...Mr. Chen, this is different."

The two foxes couldn't understand the question Chen Ji asked, and were so anxious that they were spinning around in circles.

Chen Ji also knew that they had to explain things clearly if they wanted to find other foxes, so he explained it to them in detail.

"Your knowledge and techniques in the past were all taught by the master and Miss Bai."

"Miss Bai is busy and needs to practice on her own. It's not convenient for Mr. Su to show up in the daytime, so that's why it was like that before."

"As your teacher, I obviously can't continue to follow the old ways in order to get you into Fox Academy. Otherwise, nothing will change."

"So, from now on, you will study with me during the day and with Mr. Su at night, and you will have one day off every five days. If you have any questions or concerns, you can ask Miss Bai and me for leave."

"Any question?"

Chen Ji looked at the white fox.

The two foxes gritted their teeth and looked aggrieved, but they couldn't say anything else when they looked at Chen Ji. After a long time, they turned around and ran out of the house crying.

"No more. We'll go inform the other foxes now."

After seeing them running away, Chen Ji got up and went to the library.

I have dealt with Senior Huai several times, but I still feel a little nervous when knocking on the tree trunk.

Senior Huai usually shows his face here. Did I hit his nose or mouth?
"Mr. Chen is here."

While thinking about things, a human face appeared on the locust tree.

"Hello, Senior Huai. I'm here to teach Fox. From now on, we'll have two classes, morning and evening. Mr. Su and I will take turns."

Chen Ji greeted him and explained the purpose of his visit. The branches and leaves of the Sophora japonica tree rustled, and the voice of Senior Sophora japonica was heard.

"Excellent! I see these foxes are usually too playful to study hard, and that's just how it should be. Miss Bai has hired a very good teacher."

"Senior Huai, your compliment is incredible."

"I haven't found any information about the animal creation, but what are you going to do with the ancient coins that Miss Bai gave you?"

"Hang it on your body to ward off evil spirits."

"Have you chosen a rope?"

“I haven’t chosen yet.”

"In that case, don't bother thinking about it. I'll give you one."

The locust tree shook, and a green bird fell from the top of the tree, holding an equally green rope in its mouth.

I couldn't feel the material when I first picked it up, I just saw complex patterns on the surface, and it felt very tough.

"I wonder what kind of rope this is?"

Chen Ji asked.

"This is a rope I made from the essence of tree bark. Wearing it can soothe the soul. It's not a valuable item, but it can be paired with your ancient coin. Since you're a fox master, you should have a gift."

"Thank you, Senior Huai."

Chen Ji felt very embarrassed.

I haven't done what I promised to do to repay Senior Huai yet, but he has already given me two big gifts. I feel really embarrassed.

"It's okay. There's no such thing as time in cultivation. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Don't be shy."

The little foxes had not arrived yet and it would take some time, so Chen Ji chatted with Senior Huai.

"How did Senior Huai know Miss Bai?"

"That's a long story."

Senior Huai shook the branches and leaves and spoke slowly.

"At that time, the foxes came from the river and wanted to find a place to live. Most of the places in the mountains were occupied by other goblins, and there were not many left, so they had to live together."

"When Miss Bai first came to see me, I was at the critical point of my cultivation."

"Besides, the other monsters on the mountain don't like new monsters coming to take their territory, so they told me not to agree."

"After I refused, I encountered problems with my cultivation. Miss Bai generously helped me break through to my transformation. I decided to become neighbors with the fox and exchanged places with other monsters."

"Later, the foxes did very well, and all the monsters in the mountains liked them very much. So their relationship became even better, and there were even group gatherings."

"So there's this fate. It's true that we didn't know each other until we fought."

Chen Ji sighed, but thought of more.

The book records that spiritual practice is very free and easy, but now it seems that is not entirely true.

Even creatures as free and unrestrained as monsters have to worry about where to practice. I think it must be even more difficult for ordinary people to practice.

"Both pain and joy are present in life. Being able to cultivate is already better than many people."

"Indeed."

Chen Ji nodded, and felt more and more that Senior Huai was free and easy.

"So what if I'm not free and easy? Tree cultivation is different from other monsters. Before enlightenment, I know nothing. After enlightenment, I can only stay where I am. I can only live in a new place after I transform. I'm used to it now."

"It's me who will learn from Senior Huai."

Chen Ji smiled.

"But are there still many monsters in Xiantai Mountain?"

"Yes, there should be about a hundred big demons, and even more small demons. If you practice in Xiantai Mountain, you will be able to see them in the future."

Chen Ji couldn't help but be amazed.

He never thought that there were so many monsters in just one mountain, and how many monsters there were in the world.

I became more determined to stay with the fox.

Thinking of something else, he asked again.

"Is it the same with Qingliang Mountain and Ziyun Mountain?"

"Different."

Senior Huai spoke again.

"There's a Taoist temple on Qingliang Mountain, but no monsters. There are very few monsters on Ziyun Mountain, only a few dozen or so, and they're all water monsters. They all worship a dragon deep in the mountain ravine as their master, calling themselves the Purple Cloud Dragon King. They're incredibly powerful, and they're quite different from the ones on Xiantai Mountain."

"I heard there are many water monsters in the distant Hutuo River, and there is also a dragon king who has been granted an imperial title, which makes things even more complicated."

"It's really strange."

Chen Ji was also deeply moved after listening to this.

There are three mountains and one river, only a few hundred miles in radius, but there are so many monsters, each with its own characteristics.

Especially in Xiantai Mountain, there are groups of monsters gathering there.

Chen Ji also developed some yearning.

It would be great if I had the chance to see a gathering of monsters.

"What time is it now?"

"Early March."

"That should be soon. There's a party every March on the full moon day. You and Fox can go together."

"Is it okay? Will they despise me as a human being?"

"Of course not. You are now a master of the Fox Clan and my friend. They will welcome you."

"Then I'll have to take a closer look."

Although it would still take some time, Chen Ji was already beginning to be curious about the scene of the monsters meeting.

　Xiaobei wishes everyone a happy new year! I'm looking for some data for the new year. I hope that all the readers who come here can give some recommendations and support! Thank you!

(End of this chapter)