Talulah, I'm still a child.

If it weren't for the Nearl family, Maria wouldn't have been able to stand on that competition stage.

"Are you practicing swordsmanship, basic swordsmanship?"

Lin Qingyan glanced at Maria's posture. With her knowledge, it was easy for her to see this. She had heard that the youngest daughter of the Lin Guang family wanted to learn from her older sister and win the championship. Now it seemed that it was just a deliberate hype by the Business Association. Although most of the competitive knights were not worth mentioning, this little girl's moves and techniques would not go very far.

"Yes, I don't have the same foundation as my sister, and I didn't focus on this aspect when I was young."

"Then why are you still participating in the competition?"

“There’s no other way. If the Linguang family doesn’t have a long rider, they will be stripped of their knighthood. My uncle doesn’t want to become the head of the family, and my sister isn’t here either. I thought I had to do something to prevent my grandfather’s reputation from being damaged.”

Looking at Maria's appearance, Lin Qingyan, who came from the Dali Temple, could tell that she wasn't just all talk. If the old masters of the Celestial Master's Mansion saw such a pure-hearted girl, they would probably stroke their beards and give her some pointers.

“Mei Xue, practice swordsmanship with her. I remember you once wielded the Crimson Sky Sword.”

Lin Qingyan reached out and pinched the little fox's ear. Her swordsmanship was far inferior to Lei Fa's, and it was no use teaching Maria.

"Oh, is that alright, sister?"

The Crimson Sky Sword is an imperial sword, the most domineering and powerful. This is what Chen Huijie told Mei Xue in his pillow. The little fox remembers it clearly. Chen Huijie has been cultivating hard for more than ten years, and only recently has he been able to truly wield the sword freely. It is said that the sword can slay dragons.

Mei Xue took Chi Xiao and memorized every move while cooking. Chi Xiao cooperated with her, so she learned swordsmanship much faster than Chen Huijie. However, the little fox had never used a sword against anyone and had no opportunity to do so.

"There's nothing wrong with it. Anyway, even if outsiders wanted to learn the Crimson Sky Sword Technique, they couldn't."

It's just practicing swordsmanship, nothing serious. Besides, the Great Yan Dynasty dotes on Mei Xue, so showing off a couple of moves is fine.

"So you know swordsmanship, brother-in-law?"

"I know a little bit, it's very useful when cutting vegetables."

Recalling the comfortable feeling of cooking with Chixiao, Mei Xue nodded firmly. Chixiao was a good kitchen knife. Although Chen Huijie might disagree if she heard this, the little fox really thought so.

"Then brother-in-law, let's spar a bit with wooden swords."

Considering that she couldn't stop her attack, Maria didn't want to hurt Mei Xue. The little fox nodded in agreement and then took out her favorite red oil-paper umbrella from her tail.

When Mei Xue took out the umbrella, the surrounding air seemed to become cold and damp. Lin Qingyan frowned slightly, but said nothing.

"umbrella?"

Mei Xue seemed surprised to have taken out this item; he had originally intended to use the wooden sword that Lin Guang had given him, but using the umbrella would be just as good.

"bring it on!"

The little fox stood in front of Maria, looking harmless due to its height and appearance. Maria, on the other hand, assumed a proper starting stance, but she appeared somewhat nervous, clearly worried about hurting Mei Xue, since hitting someone with a wooden sword would hurt quite a bit.

But Lin Qingyan didn't seem worried at all. When she saw the umbrella, she knew that the little fox had probably taken back what belonged to her without even realizing it.

Cute and obedient, she is pleasing to the eye and inevitably causes some concern. This is the impression Mei Xue gives to most people. But in the eyes of Nian and others, Mei Xue is not like this at all. The little fox always walks on the boundary between far and near, and every step she takes is exactly on that dividing line.

He did indeed have amnesia, but so what? He was still as unpredictable as fate, seemingly right before his eyes, yet actually far beyond his reach. Amnesia doesn't mean he forgot everything. So when Mei Xue tried to use the sword, he felt his body subconsciously and gently swing the umbrella forward, as if simply slashing down.

Maria's face turned pale instantly. Mei Xue's movements seemed incredibly sluggish to her, as if they were being slowed down. But she found that she couldn't dodge, and couldn't even move an inch. The umbrella also seemed to become heavy, pressing down like the sky.

Just like fate, no matter what you want to do or how you want to deal with it, what you can't escape is what you can't escape, what you can't avoid is what you can't avoid.

This move was deeply imprinted in Maria's heart. When the little fox's umbrella tip stopped in front of her, she realized that her back was soaked.

"Are you alright, sister?"

Mei Xue looked at Maria with some confusion. He hadn't hit her with that move. Well, the little fox had just casually swung the umbrella.

"It's alright, brother-in-law, you're amazing..."

Such a sense of oppression was something Maria had never felt, not even from her older sister, nor from her uncle and her own father, the two pillars of the Nearl family. Clearly, the little fox was truly extraordinary.

But Lin Qingyan saw it most clearly. Mei Xue's move just now was neither the Crimson Sky Sword Technique nor any profound move. He was just simply imitating someone wielding a sword. But don't forget the little fox's identity. Fighting against him is like confronting fate. How many people throughout history have been able to overcome destiny?

Those who triumphed either died suddenly afterward or became famous for eternity; Maria clearly hadn't reached that level yet.

However, the little fox's sword strike today has been very beneficial to her. If she can learn something from it, her future path will be much easier. You know, countless people in the Great Yan Dynasty would beg for this opportunity.

However, it wasn't that Lin Qingyan was particularly generous to let Mei Xue reveal her family's wealth. Firstly, she admired Maria's sincere heart; it would be a real pity if anything happened to someone like that. Secondly, she disliked the Business Federation, with its constant infighting and self-interest.

On the surface, he generously contributed money and effort to Kazimierz, but upon learning of Ursus's war plans, he promptly and secretly transferred assets to Columbia. When he heard that the situation in Ursus was unstable, he wanted to profit from it. People who practice thunder magic are upright and resolute, and they dislike people who are cunning, treacherous, and steal from others.

"Brother-in-law, please go inside and sit down. Aunt is here. I'll practice my sword first and then come back."

In her hazy state, Maria had a feeling that Mei Xue's move just now contained something special, and her instincts told her that she had to seize the opportunity. She wanted to try it out while that feeling was still there.

Mei Xue and Lin Qingyan didn't bother her anymore. The little fox gave her an apple, then wagged its tail and went inside with Lin Qingyan.

From a nearby building, Bai Jin watched all of this through the window. She couldn't understand what Mei Xue was doing, but she didn't care. Her job was simply to protect her and gather some information.

Of course, she knew what she should and shouldn't say. Mei Xue didn't care at all about telling the Business Federation about the skills she had displayed, but if she really knew any secrets, it might not be a good thing for Platinum. It might even bring trouble upon herself. Kazimierz wouldn't offend them for the sake of her Platinum position.

What surprised Platinum the most was that the guy called Ghost Shark wasn't just going shopping yesterday. After learning about the Unarmored Alliance, he personally came to say hello. The two Azure Gold generals suffered a crushing defeat, and the attitude of the Black Iron Grand Master was unclear, but he probably suffered a loss. It was basically a warning to the Commercial Federation and the Unarmored Alliance not to make any rash moves.

Xuan Tie was someone Bai Jin wouldn't even dare to dream of, yet he still suffered a loss at the hands of one person. This made Bai Jin worry about his own situation; being a bodyguard these days isn't easy.

However, Bai Jin suddenly realized that following Mei Xue might be a good option. With the little fox's luck of finding wallets just by looking down, she certainly wouldn't be unable to pay her salary.

"No, why would I have such a thought?"

Bai Jin shook her head. This kind of thing was far from certain, and if the higher-ups found out, her fate wouldn't be much better than her master's.

Just as Platinum was feeling a bit flustered, a phone call came in.

"Little Platinum, how's the mission going?"

The slightly flippant male voice belongs to Roy, one of the Blue Gold Saints. The other one, Monique, is a woman, and she always seems to be in a bad mood when she speaks.

"It's alright. I don't really want to go to the Lin Guang family's house. I can only watch from afar. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Hmm, it's nothing. What do you mean by your task recipient... heh, it's quite something."

"Didn't you say you couldn't find it?"

The business association had checked Mei Xue's information beforehand, but found nothing. This little fox seemed to have sprung from a stone.

"Yes, if we follow the old path to investigate the background, we won't find anything. But actually, there's no need to investigate at all. We're incredibly lucky. Six tails, a white volpo. We can find out by asking anyone in the Great Yan."

Qingjin Luoyi's tone was full of helplessness and bitter smile. No one expected that Da Yan did not hide Mei Xue's information, but rather that there was no need to hide it at all. It was just that the Business Federation only checked the name Mei Xue at the beginning, so they could not find anything.

However, if you were to bring out the physical characteristics, even a three-year-old child in Da Yan could recognize who it is.

"So famous?"

"More than that, I won't say more, but I can tell you... never mess with him."

Looking at the page in his hand, regardless of whether what it said was true or false, the Unarmored Alliance—no, Kazimierz—could no longer treat the other party as an ordinary guest.

Chapter 299 The Buff from Mei Xue

Mei Xue's background, age, and even whether his name was real were unknown. At first, the Business Federation thought he was just an ordinary scion of a prominent family in the Great Yan Dynasty who came out with Lin Qingyan to broaden his horizons.

However, this idea was quickly changed. Because of Ghost Shark, all the high-ranking members of the Unarmored Alliance except for the Platinum-ranked members were beaten up by her. It is unknown how she found the location of the Unarmored Alliance's stronghold; it seems more like she was just wandering around.

At the same time, the spies planted by the Business Federation on the outskirts of Da Yan also said that although the name Mei Xue is as common as the stars in Da Yan, there is probably only one six-tailed white fox with extremely good luck, a being that can make the current true dragon call him ancestor.

The only information the spy dared to send back was this much. It is said that when he was inquiring about this information, he felt as if he had done something that could not be tolerated by heaven and earth. He almost choked to death while drinking water and was even hit by a car and sent to the hospital. This made him even more convinced of his idea that this Mei Xue was definitely one of the unspeakable beings in the Great Yan Dynasty.

"It is forbidden to speak of his deeds, his name, or to plot against him. This little ancestor is still as unreasonable as ever, just as the records of our ancestors describe."

As he watched another scholar, who had tried to write Mei Xue's real name, fall to the ground coughing up blood, the old man, dressed in the official robes of the Great Yan Dynasty, stroked his beard, but did not seem disappointed.

"Take him away and let him rest and recover properly. If we don't harm him, the backlash won't be too severe."

Watching the guards lead the scholar away, the old man looked at the Grand Tutor sitting beside him, as if he had already guessed that this would happen.

"No matter what, I called him 'Little Ancestor' willingly. Good, good! My Great Yan shall prosper for another hundred years!"

"Hehe, you, the Minister of Rites, are acting like a child."

"How dare you say that to me? You were practically jumping up and down back then."

The Minister of Rites sat down, picked up his teacup, and drank it all in one gulp. He showed no trace of scholarly integrity, but rather a bit of chivalrous spirit.

"I'm rejuvenated."

"I'm still a child at heart."

The two elders were equally unwilling to yield to each other on this matter, but in any case, they were both wholeheartedly seeking peace and stability for the people of Great Yan and all living beings under heaven. Mei Xue's appearance was a great thing for them. If it weren't for the fact that the current situation was still uncertain, they would have loved to carry Mei Xue back with them. The outside world was too dangerous, and they were afraid that their little ancestor might get into some trouble.

Of course, this idea only came to mind at first, and then it dawned on me: how could Mei Xue's luck possibly run into trouble? So I just let this little darling run around the world as she pleased, since the connection between Da Yan and him wouldn't change because of the distance between them.

"However, now that we can confirm he's recovering, we need to be careful of those families. They're arrogant and spoiled; humph, they should have been wiped out long ago!"

"Alas, back then, the True Dragon remembered their merits. Which of their ancestors wasn't a hero who fought and bled for the Great Yan against the giant beasts? Now, these descendants of the family don't seem to have that kind of spirit. I really don't know if it's just fate playing tricks on us."

The Grand Tutor also felt a bit of a headache. The entire Great Yan was united. If there was any trouble, it would undoubtedly be these aristocratic families, who were fighting openly and secretly, and even caused a massacre of an entire family.

"Hmph, it wasn't them who made the contribution, yet they keep talking about their ancestors all day long, as if they were the ones who experienced that war."

"Yes, now that the old ancestor's little ancestor is back, let's see how they talk about their old ancestor now."

"Hahaha, I'll definitely accompany the fox spirits then and see their ugly faces!"

As they talked, they seemed completely unconcerned about whether Mei Xue would be in danger upon returning to Da Yan. Indeed, there was no need to worry. Anyone from Da Yan who plotted against Mei Xue would suffer the consequences, even if they didn't do it themselves but were merely a behind-the-scenes manipulator.

No one can bear such a sin; who knows, someone might be struck by lightning and killed just by stepping out in broad daylight.

It was only after investigating a great deal about the Great Yan Fox Fairy that the Business Federation fell into a dilemma. On the one hand, they did not believe that the little fox who looked like she hadn't even entered high school could have such great abilities. On the other hand, regardless of whether the other party had such abilities or not, her status in Great Yan was higher than they had imagined.

Such distinguished guests should naturally be treated well, and every effort should be made to secure as many benefits as possible. The Business Federation consists of businessmen who naturally prioritize profit. The market potential of Da Yan is something that not only they but even Colombia is envious of. However, Da Yan is not easy to deal with, and the Business Federation has tried many times over the past ten years without success.

What should we do?

"What else can we do? Isn't Platinum Queen responsible for protecting him? Let her find out about his personality and cater to his preferences."

"That's true. As long as the benefits are right, that's fine. As the Great Yan Dynasty once said, money can make the devil turn the millstone."

"But if the other party is truly an existence that has lived for thousands of years, would they be tempted by these things?"

This is a question worth considering, but most of the board members of the business association shook their heads.

"You're overthinking it. While some beings can indeed live for a long time, such as the Wolves of Syracuse, how could such beings be so easygoing? Not to mention the Great Flame Fox Immortal, who has not appeared for a thousand years and is said to have died to suppress the curse. This is at most a descendant."

This is a reasonable assessment. The directors of the Business Federation hold high positions and know more than ordinary people. They are also aware that Terra does have some ancient monsters that have lived for thousands of years, but most of them have their own unique characteristics. Some are unwilling to associate with humans, while others have strange and unpredictable personalities. None of them are as harmless as Mei Xue. Moreover, Platinum also said that the little fox has basically no combat power.

Moreover, if it really is the Fox Spirit himself, how careless must the Great Yan be to let him wander around outside with only two people? Even if Ghost Shark is strong and Lin Qingyan is not weak, which high-ranking official in the various countries of Terra doesn't know the special nature of the Fox Spirit? No matter what, the Great Yan wouldn't let a little ancestor run around the world like that.

Therefore, the Business Federation felt that although the intelligence that Anzi almost lost his life was very useful, it was not entirely useful. In any case, they only planned to open a market in Da Yan to do business and did not intend to provoke anyone. Otherwise, the Supervisory Council would be the first to jump out and use this to weaken their power.

"Then should we stick to the original plan?"