After the destruction of the Immortal Realm, I took in the fallen fairy.

"Master...is marrying a fox demon?!"

Beside them, Yun Qinghe and Song Jingyu stared blankly at Tian Qianchen.

Such explosive news even stunned Lin Heng for a moment.

So, the old widow's true purpose, which she never revealed, was actually herself?

"But why?"

Lin Heng asked Tian Qianchen, puzzled.

What he wanted to ask was, why would the old widow take a liking to him?

Although the Sand Fox family's camp has been his neighbor in the slums for some time now.

But from beginning to end, Lin Heng never allowed anyone from the Sand Fox Clan to enter his territory.

Lin Heng felt that his greatest value lay in the spiritual herbs he cultivated and the arrays he constructed.

However, the Sand Fox Clan only knew about the Spirit Suppressing Tower Formation at most.

Therefore, even if one gets married, there must be a purpose for getting married...

However, Lin Heng's question puzzled Tian Qianchen: "Don't you even know the characteristics of a Golden Spirit Root Demon Immortal?"

"Master, I know that."

At this moment, Yun Qinghe came to Lin Heng's side and said softly, "Demon immortals with golden spiritual roots, because their spiritual roots are stable, easily accumulate impurities when they absorb spiritual energy."

"If it's a normal person who becomes an immortal, it's fine. After all, the human race's spiritual roots are naturally clean, and the influence of the metal spiritual root is negligible."

"But demons are different. A demon's spirit is inherently turbid, and if it wants to attain immortality, it will absorb a large amount of spiritual energy."

"When a spiritual root contains too many impurities, it will cause a repulsive effect, which is what is known among the demon race as a backlash. And this backlash will unleash their demonic nature..."

"Oh?"

Tian Qianchen looked at Yun Qinghe with newfound respect: "You know quite a lot of theoretical knowledge? It seems you must have come from a major sect in the Immortal Realm, right?"

As he spoke, he looked at Lin Heng again: "Your fairy servant is right, and the nature of the sand fox is to be seductive."

"Charming?" Lin Heng raised an eyebrow.

Tian Qianchen nodded slowly and said, "So that old widow who cultivated to become a mortal immortal would have her true nature released by her golden spiritual root every once in a while. At that time, the old widow was like a piece of barren land, needing endless river water to irrigate it..."

After speaking, Tian Qianchen gave Lin Heng a meaningful look.

"So that's how it is..."

Lin Heng nodded slowly.

He certainly knew what Tian Qianchen meant by the barren land and the river.

Considering the old widow's claw-sharpening behavior, and the fact that she specifically arranged for him to encounter a dozen or so fox demons, giving them all a challenge that made them all bristle...

All of this perfectly matched Tian Qianchen's statement!

So, the old fox wanted to marry her because he couldn't stand the backlash from the golden spiritual root?

"But she can't force me to do this kind of thing."

Lin Heng patted a spirit-suppressing tower array next to him.

"hehe."

Tian Qianchen smiled and shook her head: "Do you think these five dowries were given away for free?"

"What do you mean?"

Lin Heng frowned.

"The five-fold dowry is a tradition of the Sand Fox family, and also a kind of ritual."

Tian Qianchen said, "This is similar to the Slave Spirit Seal. Once you accept these five dowries, the ceremony is complete. But if you refuse..."

He stopped mid-sentence.

Lin Heng asked helplessly, "What will happen if I refuse?"

"I don't know, because no one has ever seen it. Those who have seen it all lost their lives. Even our General Administration has no records of it, only some rumors circulating among the people."

Tian Qianchen shook his head: "Some say it will change the five fundamental rules of the demon immortal's spiritual root, forming an existence similar to the 'Heaven and Earth Manifestations' in the immortal realm. Others say it's because the demon immortal has offered their soul to the demon realm, which will attract vast demonic energy..."

After saying that, he kindly gave Lin Heng a piece of advice: "In short, your best course of action now is to not go there for the fifth time. However, she probably won't give up so easily."

"Not going...?"

Lin Heng stroked his chin and carefully considered the matter.

In the past four days, he has received a considerable amount of spirit stones from Baima Meiduo.

More than half of the requirements for constructing the cloud oasis have been met.

Although he has not yet completed the formation of the Cloud Oasis, he understands from the formation rules that once it is successfully constructed, it will bring about earth-shattering changes to his territory!

Furthermore, it can also utilize the first stage of the Thousand Branches Vine Sword's function...

Oh, right, the Thousand Branches Vine Sword!

That thing is Yun Qinghe's exclusive weapon.

It possesses the purest Origin Wood Laws in the world...

Suddenly, Lin Heng narrowed his eyes slightly: "Then we should still go."

"Um?!"

Tian Qianchen was surprised.

Yun Qinghe, who was standing next to him, also looked at Lin Heng in surprise.

Tian Qianchen asked doubtfully, "That old widow may still be charming, but she's still an old widow! Are you really that hungry, kid?"

Lin Heng said with a smile, "Even if she's an old widow, she's still an old widow with a lot of spirit stones. That's what you call a rich woman."

Tian Qianchen: "..."

Before Tian Qianchen could ask any more questions, Lin Heng gave Yun Qinghe a look: "Let's go to the Immortal Spring."

"oh."

Yun Qinghe followed in Lin Heng's footsteps...

I stepped into the shower room, just like usual.

Lin Heng first placed the spirit stone into the array's core, then leaned against the shore and peacefully enjoyed the spring water.

Yun Qinghe, who was scooping up spring water to pour over him, seemed somewhat absent-minded.

She bit her thin lips lightly, then pressed herself tightly against Lin Heng's arm...

"?"

Lin Heng opened his eyes and looked at Yun Qinghe with a puzzled expression.

Although Fairy Yingyu had just exerted her power a few days ago, even with Fairy Yingyu's influence, she still couldn't get this close.

He could even feel her heartbeat...

"What's wrong?"

Lin Heng could tell that Yun Qinghe was clearly preoccupied.

Yun Qinghe asked in a low voice, "Master... are you lusting after the fox spirit's alluring charm?"

"Greed and flattery?"

Lin Heng was completely confused.

Yun Qinghe raised her eyes, her gaze somewhat evasive, and asked, "Otherwise, why would Master want to marry that fox spirit?"

"ha?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Heng said, somewhat amused and exasperated, "Who said I was going to marry her?"

"Huh?"

Yun Qinghe was stunned.

Didn't he just say he was going to go?

"I have no interest in old widows."

Lin Heng shrugged: "If I have to say what I'm greedy for, I'm only greedy for her spirit stones."

"So Master... didn't intend to marry her? He just went to retrieve spirit stones?"

Yun Qinghe blinked blankly, looking somewhat dazed.

"Otherwise, why would I let you soak in the Fairy Spring?"

Lin Heng rolled his eyes: "Since Elder Tian said there might be danger, of course I have to be prepared."

"I see!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qinghe immediately nodded firmly: "Qinghe guarantees... that she will absolutely not let Master be in any danger!"

[Immortal Slave Yun Qinghe's loyalty +30, now 131]

Lin Heng's eyes widened immediately.

Holy crap!

How come loyalty increased by 30 all at once?

The last time she gained so much loyalty was probably when I granted her equality and freedom, and her loyalty was still very low.

Could it be that the nature of a Wood Spirit Root is a protective instinct towards its master?

At this moment, Yun Qinghe also noticed Lin Heng's gaze.

If it were before, she would definitely blush and turn her head away.

but now……

Since the master likes to watch, then let the master watch.

Thinking this, she silently straightened her back...

"Let's go."

Soaking is complete.

Lin Heng and Yun Qinghe came out of the bathing room.

"Oh, right."

As he reached the door, he reminded Yun Qinghe, "This time, bring your Thousand Branches Vine Sword."