The Little Fox's Immortal Cultivation Encyclopedia

"What a pity," Su Yinchai sighed inwardly, but did not give up.

He was always willing to put in some effort for a capable and malleable talent like the fox. If it didn't work out today, there was always tomorrow; if it didn't work out once, there was always next time.

He wasn't in a hurry, and changed the subject: "What is the origin of the old man in plain clothes who possessed the body that the fox spirit mentioned?"

In a few words, the fox recounted the general story of how the old man in white was possessed by a wandering spirit and how he could see the virtues of the dead, which made Su Yinchai frown deeply.

"Is everything you're saying true?"

"Yes, he's the one who sees my good deeds, but I can't even see them myself. Is that a big problem?"

"No, this matter is neither difficult nor easy, but in such a vast world, those who can do it are as numerous as carp crossing a river, so it's not surprising. What's truly strange is why he can fit so well with a randomly picked body and also has such an understanding of the underworld. Although there are many mistakes, it's still quite remarkable."

He looked at the fox: "I wonder what insightful opinion the fox spirit has?"

"Yes, but I won't tell you," the fox imitated.

Su Yincha sighed helplessly: "I am not as carefree as a fox spirit, where everything I say and do is controlled by others. It's not that I don't want to speak up, but that I simply cannot."

"I don't care."

"The fox spirit is indeed very foxy."

"Stop talking nonsense. A fox is a fox, how could it lack fox spirit?" the fox thought to itself, then suddenly remembered what the sparrow had said and immediately realized: "You're calling the fox petty?"

"Not at all, not at all. I was merely praising the fox spirit's intelligence." Su Yinchai cupped his hands in greeting. "How about this: I'll grant the fox spirit one request in exchange for her helping me once, how about that?"

The fox pondered for a while and thought it was feasible. It would prove the fox's magnanimity, provide some excitement, and gain an ally. So he readily agreed: "Alright, it's settled then. I met a martial arts master before. He's an acquaintance of the old man in white. I've already written a letter. All I need to do is deliver it to that man and arrange for them to meet. That way, we can get a glimpse into the old man in white's origins."

"Wonderful, wonderful! No wonder you're a fox spirit." Su Yinchai flattered on the surface, but inwardly he chuckled as well. He had pretty much figured out the fox's temperament: "Do you know how many fox spirits I've seen? You little brat, I only provoked you a couple of times and coaxed you a bit, and you've already taken the bait!"

"How does the fox spirit plan to deliver that letter? Should I send a little devil as an errand boy, or should the fox spirit go herself, so she can also gauge the reaction of that martial arts master?"

"No need, I have someone to help me."

Su Yinchai's eyebrows twitched: "Oh? Who is it?"

The fox became wary: "Stop with the empty talk, just agree to my terms first."

"Please speak, fox spirit. If it is within my duty and ability, I will do my best to help."

"Don't worry, you can definitely do it." The fox saw through his prevarication at a glance and said irritably, "You're here for Xu Sheng and E Niang's engagement, aren't you?"

"Yes, that's part of it, but it's just something I did along the way. I came more to see the fox spirit, clear away the lingering souls in Tao County, and restore the balance of Yin and Yang in this place."

"That Nezha was also murdered, which is why she became a ghost."

"Oh? Is that so? Fox spirit, why don't you recount the whole story from the beginning?"

"How can you be so stupid? You don't know anything."

"The fox spirit is right to teach me a lesson." Su Yinchai obediently accepted it.

The fox glanced at the underworld official suspiciously, feeling that the guy had suddenly become a different person and was obviously plotting something bad.

However, the fox still gave a brief account of the matter, without mentioning Master Yun, the Bee Queen, or others, only saying that he and Peach Goddess worked together to resolve the issue.

"Such a thing is true! Peach God sacrificed himself for the people. I admire him greatly." This time, Su Yinchai was not polite. "In that case, I will also tell the fox spirit that I will record Peach God's achievements truthfully and send people to check on him regularly, send some incense, and wish him a speedy recovery."

The fox nodded in satisfaction: "Okay."

"Wait, why do you always interrupt? I haven't even stated my request yet." This time, the fox didn't give the underworld messengers a chance to speak and finished in one breath, "In short, E'niang became a ghost because of your dereliction of duty. Since that's the case, you are not allowed to interfere with her wedding with Xu Sheng."

Su Yin nodded: "Of course, now that the cause of E'niang's death has been investigated, we have no reason to stop it. However, although we will not interfere, whether it succeeds or not ultimately depends on the two of them."

"Oh, you mean with Master Wu involved, they might not succeed?"

"The fox spirit is wise."

"Then," the fox thought for a moment, "if Xu Sheng and E Niang don't get married, then will he marry Master Wu's daughter?"

"Perhaps," Su Yinchai chuckled. "The Taishan Prefecture only deals with matters of the underworld; I have no power over human marriages."

"So, even if you marry a living person, there should be a wedding ceremony, right?"

"That's just how it is."

"That's fine then, it doesn't matter who you marry." The fox was relieved. "Do you know how to play drums and gongs?"

"Huh?" Su Yincha was stunned.

"My requirement is that you teach the fox these things, and then we'll form a ceremonial guard together so we can go pick up the bride."

Even the well-informed Su Yincha couldn't keep up with the fox's train of thought this time.

As the moon dipped slightly below the horizon, the fog thinned considerably.

After some time, the fox finally revealed his entire plan, took a breath, and looked at the underworld official: "How was it? Fun, huh?"

"I truly envy the fox spirit's carefree and joyful life." This time, Su Yinchai spoke from the bottom of his heart.

"Alright, alright, let's get started. Let me see... I'll start now..."

"Don't rush, don't rush." ​​Su Yincha stopped the fox. "I have come here because there is still one important matter that I haven't dealt with."

"Are there any new problems you haven't dealt with?"

"No, this matter is related to the fox spirit. Does the fox spirit know about the Department of Spirits and Monsters?"

"They are in charge of managing demons and monsters, punishing those who disrupt the order of Yin and Yang..." The fox relayed the voice's words, becoming wary. "You really want to capture the fox?"

"The fox spirit is joking. We just need to register the fox spirit," Su Yinchai explained. "The Spirit Bureau registers all mountain spirits and demarcates their cultivation areas, which are then supervised daily by the local mountain gods and earth gods."

"Oh, you're going to tell me what to do?"

"No, for ordinary spirits, as long as they do not violate the order of Yin and Yang, do not harm the people, and do not cross the red line, the palace will allow them to cultivate. Not only that, the palace will also record their small merits and convert them into blessings for cultivation to help them cultivate in peace."

"But I still need someone to supervise me."

Su Yincha smiled slightly: "It seems so. However, I also have a way to free the fox spirit from control and allow her to continue living a carefree life."

"What method?"

"Now that Tao County has neither a local god nor a city god, why don't I just register the fox spirit as the mountain god of this place and let the fox spirit govern itself? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

The fox's eyes sharpened: "You want me to join Mount Tai Prefecture again?"