Fairy, please have some self-respect. I am not the reincarnation of your deceased husband.

The campfire crackled.

The firelight illuminated the little fox's shimmering light.

As her spiritual energy flowed through her limbs and bones, Su Jiu'er could clearly feel that this relaxation was far more thorough than before.

But at the same time, a sense of pent-up discomfort also welled up inside.

That was the brief impact brought about by the spiritual energy contained within the medicinal properties.

Once she has fully absorbed this spiritual energy, she will be able to take human form.

"How does it feel?"

Chen Lianshu looked at Jiu'er, who seemed unwell, and asked her with concern.

"Waaah..."

Su Jiu'er responded softly.

He then shook his head to indicate that he was fine.

She didn't immediately absorb the medicine's effects; instead, she first rubbed her palm against her husband's to show that she was alright.

Then it curled up into a ball, rested its head on its tail, closed its eyes, and focused on absorbing the nutrients.

Seeing this, Chen Lianshu didn't ask any more questions.

He gently patted her back, carried her to a soft blanket, and made sure the little one was safe before returning to the fire.

"Are you alright?"

Mu Qianxue also inquired with concern.

After all, it was her husband's spirit pet, and she was the little guy's mistress, so naturally she had to take good care of it.

"Meow~"

Tonight, Xiao Xueyan was unusually timid and lay down beside her, letting her gently stroke its wonderfully soft fur.

"She should be fine. The disordered spiritual energy within Jiu'er's body has improved considerably."

Chen Lianshu has just returned to his post.

Xueyan, who had just been lying next to Mu Qianxue, quickly jumped onto his lap, seeking a caress.

Obviously, after Su Jiu'er made room, the little guy wouldn't leave the spot empty and immediately filled in.

"..."

Mu Qianxue didn't take it to heart.

But her gaze wandered between her husband, Xueyan, and Jiu'er, as if she were deep in thought.

In my memory, although this secret realm was called the "Ten Thousand Demon Secret Realm" by the cultivators, the greatest opportunity here was that a master weapon refiner set up a cave dwelling here.

Many magical artifacts and magical implements were left in the cave.

And her husband also found one of the entrances to this cave.

Moreover, while other cultivators were blocked by formations, mechanisms, and restrictions, the other party was able to pass through smoothly and obtain a lot of opportunities.

But what worries Mu Qianxue now is...

I'm traveling with my husband this time, and I wonder if it will affect our original plans?

If there really is an impact, the two cannot be found.

She could also take her husband to the entrance to another cave she had found in her memory.

But she was also afraid that the entrance might also be an opportunity for her husband.

If we change him rashly, will he fall into a trap and miss his original opportunity?

Thinking of this, Mu Qianxue tentatively spoke:

"Junior brother, which direction do you plan to go tomorrow?"

"Senior sister, do you have any plans?"

Chen Lianshu seemed to have sensed something.

"no."

Mu Qianxue resolutely denied it, trying her best not to influence her husband's judgment:

"I just asked casually, I had no clue what to do."

"If you already have a plan, then I will follow you."

"I see..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lianshu stroked his chin, pondering for a moment.

He didn't actually have any specific plan; after a moment's thought, he casually said:

"Then why don't we continue westward and take another look?"

Unexpectedly—

So casually, Mu Qianxue not only didn't object, but readily agreed:

"That's fine too."

"Now that we've decided on a direction, let's get some rest."

After saying that, the two settled down separately.

A plan was set for Chen Lianshu to take the night watch first, followed by Mu Qianxue in the middle of the night.

Nothing was said that night.

The next morning.

"Huh?"

After absorbing all the accumulated spiritual energy within her body, Su Jiu'er slowly opened her eyes.

The first thing she felt was warmth, but she couldn't find her husband.

Where is my husband?

She was lying alone on the soft blanket, covered with an outer garment.

It was clearly her husband who draped it over her shoulders.

Looking around, Xueyan was lying alone on another soft blanket, covered with a small blanket, just like her.

But Mu Qianxue wasn't there; it seemed she had gone out?

"..."

He could sense the spiritual energy within his body.

Although the seal was not completely lifted, Su Jiu'er did not take it to heart.

Because she can finally transform into human form!!

"Waaah..."

As he mobilized the spiritual energy within his body, a burst of spiritual light appeared around him.

"Bang--!"

Su Jiu'er looked down.

What I saw was no longer furry paws, but fair, slender, jade-like hands.

But... these hands seem a little small?

"Um?"

She let out a soft, puzzled "hmm," a sound that, though quiet, was extremely pleasant to the ear.

It just sounds... a bit immature?

"Hmph~"

Removing her hand, Su Jiu'er was about to admire the alluring beauty before her.

But the next moment, he froze on the spot.

"Too small?"

That figure, which should have been stunning, was now...

She patted her chest in disbelief, her voice muffled and without any hesitation.

He then quickly walked to the pool next to him.

Reflected in the water—

As expected, she did not look like a mature woman.

Instead, she was a young girl who had just come of age, with nine tails and fox ears.

It is likely that the unstable spiritual energy within the body caused the person to be younger than expected after taking human form.

However, this situation is easy to resolve.

"Hmm..."

The girl closed her eyes again and gathered her spiritual power once more.

A burst of spiritual light emanated from his body once more.

A moment later, she lowered her head again—

Her figure has indeed improved somewhat.

But it still wasn't enough.

More spiritual power was mobilized again.

at last!

Thanks to Su Jiu'er's tireless efforts, she finally returned to her normal human form!

Looking down at her own graceful figure, she finally nodded in satisfaction.

I've gotten used to my transformed body for a while now.

Su Jiu'er tiptoed and tiptoed toward where Chen Lianshu was resting.

As the distance gradually closed, a barrier appeared.

But it had absolutely no effect on her.

After all, her husband had already recorded her aura into it, so the detection array and various defensive barriers were ineffective against her.

She gently slipped into her husband's bed, moving very quietly, afraid of waking him.

"?"

And felt a warm breath approaching.

Chen Lianshu seemed to regain her senses, and her fingertips unconsciously touched the spot.

But after touching the familiar fox ear tips, he didn't think much of it and fell into a deep sleep again.

"!!!"

Only then did Su Jiu'er, whose body was stiff, relax slightly.

Fortunately.

We were almost exposed.

Fortunately, her husband touched a fox ear and did not notice anything else unusual.

After all, she was still thinking of embracing her husband for a while, and then surprising him by lying on top of him when he woke up!

We can't let it be discovered so early.

While exposure can still be effective, it is clearly not as impressive as the former.

Only after confirming that her husband was completely asleep did Su Jiu'er take further action.

Immediately, she pressed herself against him and hugged his waist tightly.

She felt her husband's body temperature, heartbeat, and familiar scent.

"Hehe~"

Su Jiu'er felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.

The person who was originally full of energy gradually became sleepy in this reassuring atmosphere.

Half-asleep—

She had completely forgotten that she was already in human form...

Subconsciously mimicking the posture of a fox, she nestled against her husband's chest.

It was this action that made Chen Lianshu realize something was wrong.

In his hazy state, his first thought was:

So heavy…

And that familiar sweet scent.

This scent is exactly the unique aroma of Jiu'er's little fox.

The flavor used to be very mild, but today it was unusually strong.

[Demon Extermination Rate: 21%]

The surge in the Demon-Controlling Rank gradually brought him back to his senses.

Chen Lianshu opened her eyes and was stunned.

"?"

Because the creature lying on him at that moment was not the fluffy little fox.

Instead, she was a stunningly beautiful woman with fox ears and a fox tail.

And she was extremely close to him, almost lying on top of him.

The heaviness and pressure I felt in my chest just now were precisely the exquisite beauty of a woman's figure.

"!"

Chen Lianshu's mind went completely blank for a moment.

What's going on here?!