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

"!—"

Chen Lianshu's entire body tensed up, and she even subconsciously softened her breathing.

The person lying in front of him had their arms gently wrapped around his waist, and their fox ears with light pink patterns twitched slightly from time to time.

The fluffy nine tails wrapped around his legs, and the sweet fragrance emanating from them was rich and familiar.

What caught his attention most was the light pink choker around the other person's neck.

Although his posture prevented him from seeing his face clearly, these features were enough to identify who the person in front of him was.

not to mention…

"..."

Chen Lianshu silently looked up at the top of the other person's head.

The red heart on the fox tail, adorned with nine tail feathers, was beating gently.

The collar around the other person's neck is also labeled as: [Demon-Controlling Contract Ring].

But the name of the system information has changed?

No longer the Jade-Faced Fox, but—

【Su Jiu'er】

[Affection Level: MAX (Willing to die for each other)]

"call--"

As I fully regained consciousness.

Feeling the lingering embrace, Chen Lianshu was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

However, at this moment, Su Jiu'er seemed to sense his awakening, and her fox ears twitched slightly.

Although Chen Lianshu resisted the itch, the other person still slowly opened their eyes.

"Um?"

Su Jiu'er slowly raised her head.

Eyes facing each other.

"..."

Chen Lianshu was finally able to see her face clearly.

Her hair was as white as a waterfall, her skin as white as snow, and she had a pair of beautiful fox eyes with a charming beauty mark at the corner of each eye, exuding a captivating charm.

But unlike this alluring temperament...

Her eyes, however, revealed a completely different kind of innocence and naivety.

"!"

The next moment, Su Jiu'er suddenly came to her senses.

Her previously hazy eyes instantly cleared.

Seeing that her husband had woken up, she did not move away, but instead snuggled closer to him and hugged him even tighter.

Just as she was smiling and about to call him "husband"—

Suddenly, a burst of spiritual light flashed around Su Jiu'er, and in just a moment, she returned to her girlish appearance.

Then, in a short while, it reverted to its original immature form.

Then came a loud "bang!"

In just a few breaths, she transformed back into her fox form from her human form.

Her hands, which had been about to wrap around her husband's neck, turned back into claws and lay limply on his chest.

That cry of "husband" also became the language of foxes.

"Waaaaah~!"

My dear husband!

"?"

The little guy was stunned when the fox cried out.

She looked at her own claws, then at her husband's face so close to hers, and was momentarily at a loss.

Given this situation, how could she not know what had happened?

"Jiu'er, you... can transform into human form?"

Although the system information showed the little fox's name, Chen Lianshu still habitually called her Jiu'er.

"Waaah!!"

Su Jiu'er was so anxious that she was about to cry, and her fox-like eyes welled up with tears.

My husband! How did I turn back?!

"Waaaaah!"

But no matter how she called out, it seemed her husband could no longer understand her.

Left with no other option, Su Jiu'er had to give up.

Analyzing the reasons—

It must have used too much spiritual power in order to maintain its normal appearance.

In addition, she had just fallen asleep and didn't know how long she had been lying there, which caused her spiritual energy to dissipate, making it impossible for her to maintain her human form at the crucial moment.

"Waaah..."

He began to feel the spiritual energy within his body again.

Because of the seal, her recovery speed is extremely slow.

If he wants to transform back into human form, it will probably take at least two days to recover.

Thinking of this, Su Jiu'er lowered her head and her ears drooped.

Even its nine tails, which were originally held high, drooped limply, which was enough to show its low mood.

"Okay, I understand."

Seeing this, Chen Lianshu had some doubts, but she still rubbed the little guy's head and whispered comforting words.

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Su Jiu'er's hope was rekindled, and she tilted her head to look at him.

But the other person's next sentence almost petrified her.

"Don't cry. It's probably because you're too tired from refining the medicinal power and your spiritual energy is unstable. Rest well, and you'll be fine."

"Next time, I'll try to hold on a little longer."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Su Jiu'er fell silent, her ears drooping even lower, like a helpless wife.

However, she still couldn't resist clinging to her husband with her little paws, rubbing against him desperately for comfort.

Chen Lianshu didn't refuse and gently stroked the little guy's back.

However, his thoughts were extremely chaotic, and he couldn't understand why Jiu'er could take human form.

Logically speaking, ordinary spirit beasts cannot transform into human form.

Unless one takes a Transformation Pill, which is extremely difficult to refine and whose materials are extremely rare.

Furthermore, their race and rank truly possess the potential for human transformation.

After all, in the cultivation world, most spirit beasts and demon beasts cannot transform into human form, but the extremely rare demon race can.

Furthermore, there are intricate connections between the various species of demons, spirit beasts, and demon beasts.

Some species, though of the same race, are unable to take human form due to differences in bloodline purity, and thus become spirit beasts.

The more Chen Lianshu tried to sort out his thoughts, the more confused he became, and he could only come to a general conclusion:

Jiu'er might be a demon.

Or perhaps it is a spirit beast with the potential to transform into human form, who by chance consumed a transformation pill before encountering me.

After all, this little guy possesses simulated memories, so it's not impossible for him to find some opportunities in advance.

However, since Jiu'er can transform into human form, it's not too late to ask all the questions when she transforms again.

Just as Chen Lianshu was about to speak, she was interrupted by a cat's meow.

"Meow?"

The scene just now was captured by Xiao Xueyan, who was standing nearby.

It was equally shocked.

This… this stupid fox actually transformed into human form?!

"Meow meow?"

Xiao Xueyan quickly went over and looked at the silly fox that was always vying for her attention with a puzzled expression.

His eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.

It's as if it's saying: Everyone else is just being a spirit pet, so why did you suddenly transform into human form?

How can you transform into human form?!

"Ugh!"

But Su Jiu'er gave a triumphant snort, raised her little head, turned her face away, and completely recovered from her previous disappointment.

Because she had figured it out—

Anyway, I can already transform into human form.

It's just a matter of waiting two more days, right?

She's already waited a thousand miles to find her husband, what's a couple more days?

Moreover, her husband also possesses a spiritual herb that helps her break through the seal.

Perhaps after taking it, she will be able to return to the point where she can transform at will?

"Meow!"

Seeing her smug look naturally made Xiao Xueyan even more dissatisfied.

Soon, the two little ones started playing around again.

"Oh."

Chen Lianshu couldn't help but laugh at the scene.

About fifteen minutes later...

Mu Qianxue is finally back.

"Junior brother, I picked some spiritual fruits outside."

"Have some."

Although Chen Lianshu had long since abstained from grains, she still habitually worried about him.

Mu Qianxue had just returned to her resting place with the spiritual fruit she had just picked.

A small, snow-white dumpling darted right in front of her.

"Meow meow!!"

It was Xiao Xueyan.

It kept waving its claws and barking at Mu Qianxue, as if trying to tell her something.

After all, Su Jiu'er can transform into human form, so it will definitely tell Mu Qianxue.

Although this cold-noodle senior sister usually treats it coldly, it is still one of its own, and even more so, its master's disciple.

In order to help their master, the two should stand on the same side.

"Um?"

Mu Qianxue couldn't understand what the little guy meant, and let out a soft "hmm" in confusion.

"What's wrong with it?"

"have no idea."

Chen Lianshu couldn't figure out what the little guy meant either. Recalling how the two little guys had been playing around just now, she guessed:

"Is he complaining?"

"After all, it just fought with Jiu'er again."

"Oh, I see."

Mu Qianxue suddenly realized, but didn't take it to heart.

Then she went to her husband's side, held a peeled fruit to his lips, and said gently:

"Have some."

The moment she got closer, she sensed something was wrong.

My husband has an extremely strong sweet fragrance about him.

She glanced at the little fox who was constantly rubbing against her husband and acting cute, but didn't pay much attention to it.

Although it was stronger than usual, it was definitely not the scent of other women, but that of this little fox.

Thank you.

Chen Lianshu wanted to take the fruit, but Mu Qianxue insisted on feeding it to him.

Helpless, he could only take a small bite.

"Is it tasty?"

"tasty."

A faint smile appeared between Mu Qianxue's cool and aloof brows.

Being able to feed her husband herself filled her with a sense of satisfaction.

If this continues, we will definitely get closer to the finish line.

Presumably, their relationship will become even closer after they leave the secret realm!

At that time, I will be able to leave my master far behind!

Her husband will only ever be hers!

"Meow—!"

Little Snow Flame was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet.

Then he simply stopped caring and turned to walk aside.

This is impossible to carry!!!

What a terrible teammate!!!