Becoming a Fox Spirit from Under One Person

After seeing the Taoist priest off, the fox only had one thing to worry about.

At night, Chen Ruoan rode the wind and flew into the clouds to admire the Aolai Peak, which was shrouded in clouds and mist during the day.

The moon is not visible today, so its radiance is lacking, but the yin energy is naturally abundant. Therefore, under the night sky, the colorful clouds part, creating a magnificent scene as beautiful as an ink painting.

"Indeed, when the moon is full, this place will surely be bathed in moonlight like a waterfall, making it a precious place for practicing the Moon Worship Method."

"Such a treasure trove, yet it's unclaimed. I suppose I also have a great opportunity within these mountains."

Chen Ruoan summoned the Yin Ghost Yao Cheng, imagining the location of Bing Lun in his memory, and found a cliff that could draw in the moonlight. He then planned to open a celestial abode on the cliff.

Yao Cheng had been polishing the stone wall for a long time, and he didn't use paper or pen; he carved directly on the stone wall.

Before long, a clear blueprint for a celestial abode emerged.

The six-story pavilion with upturned eaves is built against the mountain, with its eaves pointing in all directions, perfectly embodying the principle of gathering Qi and attracting spiritual energy. The building is inlaid with patterns that draw in the moonlight, sheltering it from the wind during the day and allowing it to receive the clear moonlight at night.

He stopped and bowed to Chen Ruoan, saying, "Master, please take a look. This building is built according to the terrain, six stories high, and worships from all directions. It is most suitable for your fox cultivation method of worshipping the moon. As for the plaque of the mansion, I think that since you cultivate the method of worshipping the moon, it would be better to inscribe the three characters 'Worshipping the Moon Tower'. This will not only clarify the origin but also show grandeur."

Moon Worship Ceremony, Moon Worship Pavilion, Moon Worship Cult Leader...

Wait, why does this remind me of a Chinese version of Santa Claus with the nickname "Baiyue" (meaning "Moon Worshipper")?

"It still needs to be changed."

"What does Master think we should call him?"

"It is called the Moon-Inviting Pavilion. The black fox worships the moon, and also invites the bright moon to come."

With Chen Ruoan's decisive decision, the construction of Yaoyue Tower was officially put on the agenda.

Standing atop Aolai Peak, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the world below, Chen Ruoan truly realized how fulfilling and rich a fox's life could be.

Without the distractions of worldly affairs, and without the need for travel, I wake up each day to watch the mountain mists and flowing clouds, and when I'm tired, I lie in the shade of the pines and listen to the wind. The rest of my time is spent on the preparations for building the house.

This wait lasted for almost half a month before the Yaoyue Tower finally broke ground.

The initial preparations are tedious and complicated, but they cannot be rushed.

Chen Ruoan led the Five Ghosts, traversing the ravines and valleys of the peaks, finding some bamboo, and felling several ancient pines and cypresses that had weathered for hundreds of years from the cliff face.

During the day, the five ghosts each performed their duties, sawing bamboo, splitting wood, and polishing materials. At night, they followed Chen Ruoan to cultivate, hoping to absorb some yin energy to maintain their souls and bodies.

With all the building materials ready, the fox dug the soil to dig the foundation and then inserted wood to build the frame.

It took another half a month to build a pavilion, which was barely enough to meet the standard of living.

The Inviting Moon Pavilion was finally completed.

With its green-tiled roof and ancient wooden beams, it stands quietly amidst the clouds and mist of Aolai Peak, exuding a refined and otherworldly charm.

The Ghost Boss found several cold-resistant spiritual herbs and plants, and carefully planted them in front of and behind the building, causing wildflowers to bloom in front of the steps and vines to climb under the eaves, creating a vibrant scene.

Xiao Wu's carvings and paintings were meticulous, with the most exquisite patterns depicting foxes, including a thousand foxes worshipping the moon and ten thousand foxes offering sacrifices to the heavens.

It's a pity that Chen Ruoan is not skilled in Qimen Dunjia; otherwise, he would definitely set up a special formation here, using magic to connect the carvings, making the Immortal Abode a true place of great power and a place for his own cultivation.

The farmhouses outside the building can also be transformed through array formations to suit the seasons, plant medicinal herbs, and build medicinal fields.

Once the idea takes hold, the construction of the immortal abode is not something that can be accomplished in a day, but rather a process of gradual improvement.

As Chen Ruoan kept thinking about it, time quietly slipped by.

In July, the scenery of the mountain peaks is even more beautiful and serene.

The fox stood before the celestial abode, overwhelmed with emotion.

In his previous life, he struggled to make a living, but ultimately, due to the pressure of loans, he did not take the risk of finding a place to settle down in the city.

I don't want to be a fox in this life, but I do have an elegant and extraordinary fairy abode.

As Chen Ruoan gazed at Yaoyue Tower, he realized with a profound understanding that he no longer needed to be a homeless fox wandering the mountains.

The fox has a home now.

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July is the busiest time of year for pilgrimages to Mount Tai.

Before the morning mist had even dissipated, the stone steps leading to Bixia Temple were already crowded with pilgrims who came to worship the Goddess of Mount Tai.

Mountain villagers carrying incense poles moved steadily through the crowd, the yellow paper incense and candles on their poles swaying gently with each step. Women in coarse cloth led skipping children, clutching red ribbons of prayer in their hands…

Chen Ruoan stood outside the crowd, watching quietly.

I haven't seen such a lively scene in so long.

The Bixia Temple was filled with the curling smoke of incense. The offering table was laden with fresh fruit, pastries, and paper money. Pilgrims lined up, inserting their incense sticks into the burner before kneeling and kowtowing respectfully, praying to the Goddess of Mount Tai for the protection of their families and for a bountiful harvest.

Chen Ruoan would sometimes sneak into Bixia Temple to worship and make offerings.

Today is the first time I've sneaked out to the altar since the immortal palace was completed.

"It's lively, but with so many people around, it's not easy to perform the rituals."

"Huh?"

The fox had a flash of inspiration and came up with a brilliant plan: "Why don't I invite the Goddess of Mount Tai back to the Inviting Moon Pavilion for worship?"

Without hesitation, Chen Ruoan returned to the building and cleared an open space on the top floor. In the center, he set up an incense table, on which were placed flowers and herbs picked from the mountain stream and wild fruits picked from the cliff.

Since the fox had no money, it could only offer food that was naturally born and raised by nature.

There was an incense burner, which was taken from the room of the Taoist priests, and wisps of green smoke were rising upwards.

Holding a wooden statue of the Goddess of Mount Tai, which it had personally carved, it placed on an incense table and offered incense as a prayer:

"Chen Ruoan, the Wild Fox, has established a celestial abode on Aolai Peak of Mount Tai, named Yaoyue. Today, we respectfully invite the deity of the Goddess of Mount Tai to reside here, and we wish to offer daily sacrifices and burn incense year after year."

"From now on, I, the little fox, will devote myself to cultivation, without disturbing the people below the mountain, without violating worldly rules, and only seek peace in the immortal abode and progress in my cultivation."

Today is the day when people make pilgrimages to the mountain to worship, and the faith in Bixia Yuanjun is flourishing.

The wisps of smoke on the table lingered, swirling gently around the wooden statue, as if in response to the prayer.

It was an invisible spiritual response.

With this spiritual blessing of faith, the fox's spiritual practice seemed to be going more smoothly.

The moonlight that night was as clear as jade tempered with ice, a thin layer spread over the summit of Aolai Peak, over the eaves of Yaoyue Tower, and into the windows of the top floor.

Chen Ruoan raised her eyes and looked up at the bright moon in the sky. Wisps of Yin energy flowed into her stomach through her mouth and nose.

A refreshing coolness slowly spread from the dantian, flowing through the limbs and bones, and then transforming into a gentle stream of spiritual energy, dancing and wandering in the meridians.

Anhuli naturally stood up, facing the bright moon, gently stretched her limbs, and danced towards the moon.

Under the moonlight, it no longer appears as a fox, but as a human figure.

Chen Ruoan stared at his hands, his fox claws becoming slender and distinct, and his limbs able to follow his will, freely completing some large-scale movements.

"Practicing the Dharma in accordance with the law, progressing step by step, and transforming into a human being is simply a natural outcome."

"By the grace of the Goddess of Mount Tai, it seems I'm about to succeed tonight!"