The Little Fox's Immortal Cultivation Encyclopedia

The fog seemed to be visible only to the fox, silently enveloping the wall and obscuring half the sky in the blink of an eye.

The fog thickened and then suddenly dissipated, revealing a familiar figure emerging from it.

He wore a short, dark-colored robe and had ordinary features.

The fox glanced at him sideways: "You still have the nerve to come back."

Su Yinchai looked somewhat tired, and was taken aback upon hearing this: "The way the fox spirit is saying things makes it sound like I shouldn't have come."

The fox struck first: "You agreed to the fox's conditions before the fox helped you find the old man in white."

"After the old man in plain clothes was brought back, the mansion was bustling with activity, and almost half of Taishan Prefecture was busy."

"You promised to accompany the fox, but from beginning to end, the fox was the only one busy. The wedding procession was arranged by the fox. Those who wrote the congratulatory messages, played the gongs, beat the drums, carried the sedan chair, sang... were all people the fox found. In the end, even the suona was played by the fox." The fox counted on his fingers.

"The underworld official who was attacked seven years ago did not die; a trace of his soul remains. As soon as this news spread, the Clerk's Office, the Inquiry Office, the Verification Office, the Equality Office... and finally even the Judgement Office sent people." Su, the underworld official, counted on his fingers.

"Don't imitate the fox!"

The fox gritted its teeth: "This is because you broke your promise and took the old man in plain clothes away. Those three people who came seeking revenge were also dealt with by the fox in the end!"

"I haven't slept a wink these past few days. The case files are piled up higher than a person, all from that batch of cases back then. I'm flipping through page after page, comparing them one by one, looking for any missed clues, looking for any hidden traces."

The ghost and the fox each told their own stories, pouring out their grievances. But in this matter of complaining, the fox lost to Su Yinchai for the first time.

After a while, the two stopped and stared at each other for a long time.

Su Yinchai was the first to bow and apologize: "Fox Immortal, you are very magnanimous. It was indeed my fault for breaking my promise, but there was a reason for it. I apologize to you, Fox Immortal."

"You said the same thing last time."

"This time is different. Tao County is now a key area of ​​focus for Taishan Prefecture. Afterwards, the Swift Reporting Division will take the lead, with the cooperation of several other departments, and many underworld messengers will come."

"One isn't enough for you, why are you sending so many ghost messengers and fox spirits to bother you?"

Su Yincha smiled and said, "It's a bit of a hassle, but it's also a good thing. With Yincha stationed here, the Yin-Yang order in Tao County will gradually be restored. When they arrive, I hope the Fox Fairy will be lenient. Of course, if the Fox Fairy needs anything, please feel free to give them your orders."

The fox narrowed its eyes: "No need for that now, I have something I need you to do."

"Fox spirit, please speak."

"The wedding of E'niang and Xu Sheng was arranged by Hu with great effort. Will your handling of the Yin-Yang order involve them later?"

The underworld official, Su, explained: "Cheng Xue'e was born before her lifespan had ended, but died prematurely. According to the rules, she can continue to remain in the mortal world until her lifespan is exhausted."

"It's just because of that sorcerer that she needs to come back to my residence with me to undergo a few checks. Fox spirit, don't worry, I'll be able to send her back in three to five days at most, so she can stay with Xu Sheng peacefully until her lifespan ends."

The fox was still dissatisfied: "Why should a ghost talk about lifespan? What if E'niang's lifespan ends and you take her away? What will happen to Xu Sheng then?"

"Don't worry, Fox Fairy. I checked before I came. Xu Sheng's lifespan is actually shorter than E Niang's, so there's no need to worry about them being separated by death. The days they can stay together will be longer than most couples in the world."

The fox didn't nod, but raised a second finger: "Shen Erlang's body is about to rot, and his lifespan is definitely not over yet. You need to think of a way."

Seeing that the fox didn't press the matter about their offspring, Su Yinchai naturally didn't bring it up. He patted his chest loudly and said, "That's easy to handle. Su Yiweng is an expert in calming the soul and solidifying the body. Once he's fully recovered, I'll have him handle this matter personally. I guarantee it will be foolproof."

"And what about the Peach Goddess? You promised to send incense to her."

"That's being done, of course. But things like the community festival and the incense offerings to the mountain god are under the jurisdiction of the department on Sheshou Mountain, so it will take some time."

The fox extended its fourth finger, thought for a moment, then withdrew it: "The fox feels like you're just trying to appease the fox."

"The Taishan Prefecture has existed for over a thousand years, with numerous departments and offices, their duties intertwined. Although it is under the jurisdiction of the Prefect, the affairs are vast and complex, and no single department or office can make decisions alone. When a major case arises, it must be reported up the chain of command and reviewed at each level. Each department has its own rules, and each office has its own responsibilities; without even a single seal, it will not be done. This is not just a perfunctory measure; it is the rule." Su Yinchai sighed, looking as if he had suffered greatly from this situation.

The fox remained silent, too lazy to argue with Su Yinchai any longer, and finally asked, "When will they arrive?"

"It will take anywhere from ten days to half a month."

The fox secretly pondered: 'Since I've asked everything I needed to ask, and I'll be working with underworld officials in the future, I might as well just go back to the mountains. There's a den, trees, and the moon there; no one will bother me. Hmm, I can also check on how my fox, Tao'er, is doing.'

The fox felt as if it had forgotten something.

Seeing the fox's thoughtful expression, Su Yinchai suddenly asked, "What is the fox spirit thinking about?"

The fox snapped out of its reverie and shook its head nonchalantly: "It's nothing. You can go now, I'm going to sleep."

"Does the fox spirit wish to return to the mountain?"

"!"

The fox was startled; it hadn't shown its tail.

Su Yinchai took something out of his pocket and handed it to the fox. The object was about the size of a palm, slightly cool to the touch, and resembled neither paper nor silk.

"This is a document from Mount Tai Prefecture. If the fox spirit has something to ask us, it only needs to write down the reason on it and send it to the City God in various places. It will then reach the Yue Prefecture directly. Once we receive the document, we will send someone to find the fox spirit."

"If this thing can find you, can you use it to find the fox?"

Su Yincha shook his head: "Fox Fairy, rest assured, this item can only be delivered by you. The manor cannot trace you through official documents. This was specifically instructed by the master."

"You'd be so kind?" the fox asked suspiciously. "What sir? Do I even know him?"

"I am but a lowly deputy official. I will obey the orders of my superiors." Su Yinchai shrugged. "My superiors say that the fox spirit is a person who cultivates in seclusion and does not want to be confined. So let it be."

The fox stared at him for a while, but couldn't find any flaws.

Su Yincha smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "It's getting late. If the fox spirit has nothing else to attend to, I shall take my leave."

The mist rose up, enveloping his figure. A few breaths later, the mist dissipated and he vanished.

……

Zhu's Meat Shop.

Butcher Zhu had just finished his work and was tidying up the shop. The black pig was sprawled in the corner, panting heavily.

The shop has been so busy lately that they've even had the butcher deliver meat, causing the once plump and healthy black pig to lose weight. What's even more disheartening is that after doing this for so long, it's starting to get used to being a pig.

The black pig raised its head, looking hopefully toward the peach tree:

"My lord, have you searched for the underworld officials? Have you asked them? When will I be able to be reincarnated as a human?"