Transforming into a stunningly beautiful fox spirit, leaving a scar on the heart of a prodigy.

In the plaza of the Supreme Forgetfulness Sect, the enormous spatial rift began to tremble violently.

Unstable ripples spread across the edge of the black vortex, as if it were about to swallow up all the surrounding light.

"The time has come."

The Grand Elder stood on the high platform, his hands moving in different hand seals, his old face long and drawn.

This trial resulted in heavy losses.

Of the disciples who emerged, eight out of ten were wounded, and the remaining two were dressed in rags, looking like they had just escaped from a refugee camp.

"Bang, bang, bang."

Several figures were ejected from the crack and crashed heavily onto the bluestone slab, groans of pain echoing around them.

"My leg! Who stepped on my leg!"

"Stop pushing! Your intestines will spill out if you keep pushing!"

The scene became chaotic at one point.

Luo Qingxue was one of the last to come out.

Her hair was a little messy, her white clothes were stained with mud and blood, and her sword had a chip.

Even so, she still stood tall, standing out from the group of disheveled outer disciples.

"Senior Sister Qingxue!"

Several disciples from Tianjian Peak quickly surrounded him, offering him water and medicine.

Luo Qingxue didn't answer. She turned around and stared intently at the crack that was about to close.

There's no one here.

The boy in black hasn't come out yet.

"Senior Brother Chen... I hope he didn't perish inside?"

Someone in the crowd muttered something under their breath.

"I doubt it. That secret realm is notoriously dangerous. He's all alone with that little fox. It's no wonder he's unlikely to survive."

"What a pity, such excellent swordsmanship."

Zhao Tiezhu couldn't stand it anymore. He limped over and glared at the gossiping disciples: "Bullshit! Senior Brother Chen is a god-like figure, how could he possibly die in there! Even if you all die, he won't!"

Although he said that, Zhao Tiezhu was actually quite uneasy inside.

That's a fissure in the earth.

Even a monster at the Casting Cauldron Realm fell in; no matter how strong Senior Brother Chen is, he's only at the Opening Mansion Realm.

The elder glanced at the sky and shook his head.

"Wait a little longer."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried warmth.

The cultivation world is inherently cruel, but it is different in the Supreme Forgetfulness Sect.

Several disciples obeyed the order, waving their array flags to further widen the black crack.

Luo Qingxue's fingers clenched tightly, her nails digging into her palms.

Is it really...gone?

Did that boy who said foxes were his life really perish?

Just as the crack was reduced to a mere slit and was about to disappear completely.

One foot stepped out.

The black boots made a dull sound as they stepped on the bluestone slabs.

Immediately afterwards, a hand reached out and firmly gripped the edge of the crack.

"Rip—"

That was the sound of space being torn apart by brute force.

The crack that was about to close was forcibly pried open by that hand.

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone held their breath, staring wide-eyed at the figure emerging from the darkness.

He was dressed in black, with a tall and upright figure.

Chen Xuan.

There wasn't a single trace of blood on him, and his patched cloak was still wrapped tightly around him.

In my arms, the white ball of fur was fast asleep, snoring loudly.

"Chen...Chen Xuan?"

The Grand Elder nearly dropped the array flag in his hand.

Tearing a spatial rift apart with bare hands?

Is this something a cultivator at the Bifu Realm would do?

Chen Xuan ignored the ghostly stares around him. He looked down at Su Chang'an in his arms and frowned slightly.

This fox has terrible sleeping posture.

His drool was all over his clothes.

He reached out and tucked Su Chang'an's exposed tail back in before slowly walking to the center of the square.

"Chen Xuan, return to the team."

The Grand Elder coughed, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart, and put on a dignified posture. "Now that you have returned, let's begin to take stock of the spoils of war."

According to the rules, of the results obtained from the trial, the sect takes 30%, and the remaining 70% goes to the individual.

This is also the standard for assessing the qualifications of inner disciples.

The disciples in front came forward one after another and emptied the contents of their storage bags.

"Wang Er, three first-tier demon cores and five spirit herbs. Not up to standard."

"Li Si, five first-tier demon cores and one second-tier demon core. Barely qualified."

Most of the disciples' gains were dismal.

After all, something unexpected happened in this secret realm. It's good enough if we can keep our lives. Who has time to gather herbs and kill monsters?

Luo Qingxue showed no joy on her face. She stepped aside, her gaze fixed on Chen Xuan.

She wanted to know what he had obtained.

Chen Xuan stepped forward.

Without saying a word, he grabbed the storage bag at his waist and emptied it.

There was no movement.

The deacon paused for a moment, then asked, "Junior Brother Chen, what's going on...?"

Before he could finish speaking...

"Boom!"

A deafening roar, like the earth shaking, followed.

Countless demon cores, spiritual herbs, and ores gushed out of that small storage bag like a flood bursting its banks.

In the blink of an eye, it piled up into a small mountain in the square.

There were dozens of third-tier demon cores and seven or eight fourth-tier demon cores, emanating a demonic aura so dense it was suffocating.

At the very top, there is a huge snake bone lying horizontally.

That's the spine of the two-headed demon-scaled python.

Even though it was just bones, the oppressive aura of a demonic beast at the Foundation Establishment Realm still made all the disciples present tremble.

The square was completely silent.

Even the wind stopped.

The deacon dropped his pen with a "clatter" to the ground, his mouth agape wide enough to fit an egg.

"This...this..."

The elder's beard trembled as he pointed at the pile of things, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.

One person, slaughtered his way through the entire Floating Pagoda Secret Realm?

What kind of monster is this kid?

"Is there anything else?"

Chen Xuan shook the empty storage bag, his expression calm. "That's all. I can't fit any more."

That's all?

Is it too full?

Listen to this, is this even human language?

The disciples around them were all ashen-faced, looking at the treasure mountain and then at the two shriveled demon cores in their hands, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

People are more mad than people.

"Cough cough."

The Grand Elder, having seen his share of storms, quickly regained his composure.

The way he looked at Chen Xuan changed.

With such fighting strength and such good fortune, as long as they don't perish prematurely, they are bound to achieve great things in the future!

"Chen Xuan is ranked first in this trial!"

The Grand Elder immediately approved, "Award 10,000 contribution points, granting entry to the Supreme Dragon Transformation Pool!"

Chen Xuan nodded, but didn't show much joy.

He bent down, preparing to collect the pile of things.

Just then.

Su Chang'an in her arms stirred.

"belch--"

A loud, full burp sounded particularly abrupt in the quiet square.

Su Chang'an opened his eyes groggily, covered his round belly with his two paws, and rolled over.

I'm so full I could burst!

That remnant soul bead of the nine-tailed celestial fox was incredibly powerful.

She felt like there was a furnace burning inside her stomach, and it was unbearably hot.

What was that sound?

The elder, with his sharp ears, instantly fixed his gaze on the bulging thing in Chen Xuan's arms.

That aura just now...

Although it was only for a moment, he clearly felt a surge of demonic power carrying an ancient and divine aura.

Chen Xuan's expression changed slightly.

Without making a sound, he placed his hand on Su Chang'an's stomach, releasing a gentle spiritual energy from his palm to help suppress the chaotic energy within her body.

"It's nothing."

Chen Xuan raised his head and made up a lie without changing his expression, "This fox is greedy and just swallowed a fart."

Su Chang'an: "???"

You're the one who swallowed a fart!

Your whole family swallowed a fart!

She kicked desperately in Chen Xuan's arms, trying to break free and bite this rebellious son who had ruined her reputation.

The elder looked at Chen Xuan suspiciously.

How could swallowing a fart produce such a surge of spiritual energy?

but……

Looking at the mountain of treasure on the ground, the Grand Elder decided not to pursue the matter any further.

Water that is too clear has no fish.

It's normal for geniuses to have a few secrets.

"Alright, put it away."

The Grand Elder waved his hand, "The Dragon Transformation Pool will be opened at noon tomorrow. Go back and prepare."

Chen Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

With a wave of his hand, he swept everything on the ground back into his storage bag, not even leaving the snake bone behind.

This bone broth is very nourishing.

It's good to give this fox some brain-boosting nutrition.

"Walk."

Chen Xuan turned and left, his steps quick.

Su Chang'an was still struggling in his arms, her two paws tugging at his collar, muttering curses in her voice.

"Chen Xuan! You son of a bitch! Who are you calling a fart-swallower?"

"I swallowed a demon core! A demon core! That's a treasure!"

"You've ruined my reputation. How am I supposed to stay in the fox circle after this?"

Chen Xuan looked down at her and gave her a doting smile.

"Silence."

He reached out and pinched Su Chang'an's mouth shut, silencing her.

"If you keep making noise, I'll throw you into the Dragon Evolution Pool and stew you."

Su Chang'an whimpered twice, staring with his big, watery fox eyes, his face full of accusation.

That unfilial son.

They're getting harder and harder to take care of.

Where did that obedient baby who used to only call out "Daddy" go?

Chen Xuan ignored her protests, carried her through the crowd, and headed straight for Duanqing Residence.

He paused for a moment as he passed by Luo Qingxue.

Luo Qingxue's heart skipped a beat, and she was about to speak.

Excuse me.

Chen Xuan didn't even glance at her, simply walking past her without giving her a second look.

Luo Qingxue opened her mouth, but could only manage a bitter smile in the end.

really.

In his eyes, everyone except that fox was a roadblock.

Return to the Broken Heart Residence.

Chen Xuan closed the door, shutting out the noise from outside.

He placed Su Chang'an on the stone bed.

At this moment, Su Chang'an's belly was as round as a ball, his limbs were outstretched, and he looked utterly hopeless.

I'm so full I can't move.

The bead was fighting inside her dantian, making her feel hot all over, and even her hair turned a light pink.

"Feeling unwell?"

Chen Xuan sat on the edge of the bed and reached out to poke her bulging belly.

Soft.

It feels good.

"nonsense……"

Su Chang'an groaned weakly, "Quick... rub it for Dad... it's about to explode..."

Chen Xuan looked at her lifeless state, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

Gluttonous.

"Bear with it."

Chen Xuan said this, but his hand had already covered her stomach.

The palms were warm, and spiritual energy was slowly channeled in, guiding the two violent energies to flow through her meridians.

Su Chang'an hummed comfortably, his ears drooping and his eyes narrowed into slits.

"A little to the left...yes...right there..."

"Push harder... You haven't eaten, have you...?"

The vein on Chen Xuan's forehead throbbed.

This woman.

"Su Chang'an".

Chen Xuan suddenly stopped what he was doing, leaned closer to her, and his dark eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

"Um?"

Su Chang'an opened one eye and looked at him groggily.

"I'll help you get this remnant soul."

Chen Xuan's fingers gently traced circles on her stomach, his voice low and husky, "How do you intend to settle this score?"

Su Chang'an was stunned for a moment.

This kid...is he going to settle scores again?

"Then...didn't you give that to me?" She shrank back a little guiltily.

"Did I give it to you?"

Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow. "I was feeding pigs."

Su Chang'an was furious.

"You're the pig! Your whole family are pigs!"

She was about to jump up and bite someone when Chen Xuan grabbed her and held her down.

"Since you ate my food..."

Chen Xuan looked at her, his smile deepening. "Then you'll have to listen to me."

"The Dragon Transformation Pool after the Inner Sect Competition."

"Wash with me."

Su Chang'an was dumbfounded.

Should we shower together?

That's a public bathhouse!

Even though it's a bathhouse in the cultivation world, it's still a bathhouse!

Do you understand the principle of men and women not touching each other?

Do you understand that humans and transvestites are different?

"I'm not going!" Su Chang'an shook his head vehemently. "I'm a fox, I'm afraid of water!"

"Afraid of water?"

Chen Xuan chuckled, "When we were catching fish in the swamp earlier, why weren't you afraid of the water?"

Su Chang'an was speechless.

How can this unfilial son have such a good memory?

"I'm not going!"

Su Chang'an acted spoiled, curling up into a ball, "Go yourself if you want, I want to sleep!"

Chen Xuan remained silent.

He simply gazed at her quietly, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

Not going?

It's not up to you.

The water in the Dragon Transformation Pool has the effect of cleansing the marrow and bones and reshaping the physical body.

Although the fox seems fine now, the energy of that bead is too immense. If it is not completely refined using the power of the Dragon Transformation Pool, problems will inevitably arise sooner or later.

and……

He wanted to see it too.

This disguise has been washed away, this laziness has been washed away.

The real her.

What exactly does it look like?

"Go to sleep."

Chen Xuan placed his hand on her stomach again and continued to channel spiritual energy into her.

Su Chang'an quickly fell asleep enveloped in that warm spiritual energy.

In my dream.

She seemed to have reverted to her original form.

Wearing red clothes and barefoot, standing in the swirling snow.

And Chen Xuan.

He stood right in front of her, a sword in his hand, covered in blood.

But her smile was brighter than the sunshine.

"Su Chang'an".

He called out to her in his dream.

"come over."

"Daddy, hug me."

Su Chang'an rolled his eyes in his dream.

The treacherous son.

Rebellious.

I'm going to spank you until your ass is a bloody mess.

outside the window.

The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the dilapidated windows of the Broken Heart Residence.

Chen Xuan looked at the sleeping fox, lowered his head, and gently placed a kiss on her forehead.

It's very light.

So light that even the wind can't blow it away.

"Good night."

"My... Su Chang'an."