Talulah, I'm still a child.

"I was just lucky."

The little fox covered her mouth and chuckled softly. The smile was so captivating that Sona blushed for some reason, and so did the passersby around her.

Everyone had only one thought in their minds: they wanted to play.

Chapter 324 The Troubles of a Big Tail

On the border of Kazimierz, in the village of Dripping Water, after successfully defeating a group of ungrateful bounty hunters, Skadi finally found the so-called treasure with the help of the village chief, Chlor. The process was easier than expected, because the treasure in Dripping Water had been discovered years ago, so it did not attract much attention. Only two unlucky guys were said to be the most famous bounty hunters in Kazimierz, but unfortunately, they could not withstand a single sword strike from Skadi.

As for the treasure, Coral did know that before she became the village chief of Dripwater Village, two strange men had come to the village and blasted open the mountain rocks with strange black mushrooms, but they did not take any gold coins. Instead, they left something in the knight's tomb for future generations to retrieve.

"Of course, we used those treasures to build the village. That guy called Doctor said that if people from Rhodes Island come in the future, we should bring them here."

As she spoke, Coral pointed to the rocky cliffs in front of her. Less than an hour after the Doctor and Mei Xue left, a sudden downpour brought rocks and mudslides that blocked the cave entrance. It looked like the cave hadn't been disturbed at all.

"Is the tomb right behind here?"

Skadi pushed up her hat, glanced at the Rhodes Island group chat messages from today, and thought, "Damn, I'm ready to punch them."

"Yes, the explosives will take a little longer to prepare, but they'll be ready soon."

"No need."

Skadi's mind was filled with thoughts of Mei Xue. All she wanted to do was rush straight to the little fox's side and cut down anyone who dared to stop her. Isamara completely agreed. If Skadi couldn't bring herself to do it, she would do it herself. At worst, she would lead the Sea King to defeat Terra!

"Ugh?"

Under Klor's questioning gaze, Skadi drew her greatsword and slammed it heavily against the mountain rock. The hard rock instantly shattered like tofu stuffed with firecrackers. If Skadi hadn't stood in front of her to block the falling rocks, Klor would probably have been killed there.

As the smoke and dust cleared, the passage behind the stone wall was revealed. A wooden sign hung beside the passage, with some crooked and shaky writing in Agorian, which probably wasn't very good at writing either.

What made Skadi frown the most was the content above.

[To Skadi, if it's you coming: We've placed the items at the deepest part of the tomb. By the way, I planted some little creatures in the passageway to prevent bad guys from taking what they shouldn't. Be careful!]

This information was clearly not left out during this period. Not only was it in Agor, but it also specifically mentioned Skadi. How did the Doctor and Mei Xue know that she would come? No, they knew from that time that she was going to come to the land.

"Um... the path inside is quite winding. I remember it. Let me show you the way."

"No need, there are other dangers inside."

Skadi shook her head. Most of the little things Mei Xue planted were those plants, but an ordinary person like Roel couldn't withstand their attacks. The road being a little difficult to walk on wasn't a problem; she could just break through the entire wall.

As Skadi pondered this, she ventured deeper into the depths. Isamara whispered in her mind that she had grown accustomed to harmonious coexistence with Skadi and had even agreed to switch partners with her in the future.

How did Mei Xue know I was coming?

[Because he can see it. Don't forget that Mei Xue herself doesn't just manipulate luck; she is destiny. It's not surprising that she can see the future. There are pre-civilization stone tablets left in the deep sea, so the Sea Heirs can also predict the future through the integrated calculations of their racial networks. But who do you think inspired those stone tablets?]

"You mean Mei Xue?"

[Of course, so the Doctor and Mei Xue must have seen something back then, which is why they did so many things in secret.]

Skadi looked into the dimly lit passage and felt a sense of danger. With her excellent deep-sea hunter vision, she saw that the ground of one of the passages was covered with mushrooms, and the empty space in the middle was filled with many lollipop-like things.

Of course, most people on Rhodes Island know that the purple ones are Puff-shrooms raised by Mei Xue, which can penetrate steel plates at close range, and that the glowing lollipops are buried under Little Fox's potato mines. Even Skadi wouldn't dare say that she could escape unscathed if all those potatoes were blown up.

And since there are these things inside, what if the little fox left a Destruction Mushroom inside? Who knows if that thing will flatten the entire surrounding area after it explodes?

"You said the Doctor and Mei Xue saw it, but can't Hai Si predict the future?"

There are too many results to calculate, so we generally only focus on the outcome; as long as the large group can reproduce and expand, that's fine.

"Can Mei Xue see the exact future?"

Skadi took out the ring Amiya had given her from her pocket and put it on her hand. She walked straight toward the large and small mushrooms. Perhaps sensing something, they did not attack Skadi, but the mushroom guards along the entire path did make Skadi curious about what was hidden inside.

What must be an important item that Mei Xue would place here?

As Skadi ventured deeper into the area, the light gradually brightened. She discovered that the source of the light was moss-like plants on the rock walls. A sign was stuck in a clearing not far away, behind which was a large Doom-shroom. The sign simply read, "The item is here?"

If anyone else were to rush in without bringing any items related to Mei Xue, even if they managed to get through, this Destruction Mushroom would inevitably flatten them and the surrounding area.

As for what was below? Skadi used her sword as a shovel to dig it out. It was a metal box that looked quite exquisite, but it was completely sealed and had no keyhole. Considering that violent disassembly might damage the contents, Skadi decided to just throw the box to Kal'tsit.

When she picked up the box, Mei Xue, who was in the Red Pine Knights, also sensed it. She looked in the direction of Drip Village with some confusion. Just now, she felt like her tail had been pinched, and it was a little itchy.

"Come on in, Meixue, don't be shy, make yourself at home here."

No matter what, the little fox was her savior, and he had just helped her buy so many things, so Sona was exceptionally enthusiastic towards him.

The Red Pine Knights' lounge is nicely decorated, with a white base and touches of gray and brown to prevent it from being too monotonous. There's also a dwarf pine tree, giving it a rustic feel.

However, two gazes were rather conspicuous, from Sona's good friends, Gray Knight Grenati and Wildmane Knight Evona. They were quite curious about the guest Sona had brought back, but Sona only said that he was a friend.

Friends? Are you kidding? They've known Sona for so long and she's never mentioned having friends like that.

Moreover, Mei Xue's appearance is too distinctive. Her six-tailed white volpo has been the focus of discussion on the entire Kazimierz network for some time. Although no one has taken a picture of Mei Xue and Viviana together, there have been pictures of Little Fox and Li and others shopping. Even if they are not too intimate, it has still caused quite a stir.

However, Viviana herself didn't care much about this. Didn't she know Mei Xue well? Given the little fox's personality, how could there only be a few who wanted to eat fox spirits?

"Sona, don't lie to me. He's clearly the Candle Knight's mysterious boyfriend. How did you meet him?"

After Sona poured Meixue a cup of tea, taking advantage of the little fox's interest in Aivona's robot, Gray Hair hooked Sona's neck and led her to a corner.

"Um...can I not tell you?"

Seeing that she couldn't hide it any longer, Sona tried to struggle a little longer, and a playful smile appeared on her face.

"Yes, but I'm still very curious."

Trust is a basic requirement for companions, but Gray is genuinely curious about where Sona got such a cute little girl.

Meanwhile, Mei Xue and Aivona were still chatting. The little fox seemed to like the four-wheeled robot. There were several on Rhodes Island, all of which were modified by Kroos and equipped with artificial intelligence templates. However, they preferred Mei Xue to Kroos and even installed fur care modules for her.

"Sister Aivona, can she move?"

The little fox watched with some curiosity as Evona carried out the repair and modification work. In the past, when she went to see Xiao Ke, she would see the craftsmen of Rhodes Island busy at work, especially the steam knight that Mei Xue made that time, which provided Rhodes Island with considerable technology.

However, in Nian's eyes, all of this was child's play. She even thoroughly modified the steam knight after repairing it, adding an automation module and keeping the driver's seat so that Mei Xue could enjoy the feeling of piloting a Gundam. Of course, she could only sit inside and didn't need the little fox to operate it.

"Of course! The Knight of Justice is really powerful. He can not only shoot arrows, but also water flowers, deliver takeout, and even be used as a power bank."

Justice Knight, that's the name Evona gave to this robot. She found it and repaired it, and now she plans to add some new functions to Justice Knight, such as music playback.

She wasn't particularly worried about Mei Xue, the guest. Even if she wasn't Sona's friend, she was definitely someone she could trust. No one in Hongsong would doubt that Sona would betray them.

"Oh, by the way, your name is Mei Xue, right? I heard you're the Candle Knight's boyfriend?"

Although she wasn't particularly interested in gossip, the news had spread so widely that it was hard for Aivona not to know. Now everyone in Kavaleria knew that the Candle Knight's boyfriend was a cute little boy named Volper from the Great Yan Dynasty, and that many noblewomen were reportedly envious of him.

"No."

The little fox shook his head. He should be Viviana's husband. However, it was only at this moment that Mei Xue realized that he hadn't told Talulah about having an extra marriage certificate. Well, Bodrakas would definitely be very happy when he found out, but Talulah and Frostnova might be angry, just like everyone else on Rhodes Island.

To be honest, long before Mei Xue set off for Kazimierz, the Doctor had already foreseen the current situation. Therefore, she once earnestly told Mei Xue: "Mei Xue, you need to understand one thing. With your level, you will most likely cause some serious trouble in the future. So my advice to you is... do whatever you want, but don't rush to say who you want to marry!"

At that time, Mei Xue specifically asked for the reason. According to the doctor's answer, it was because she was worried that Terra would trigger World War I.

Although it may sound alarmist, upon closer inspection, the little fox is indeed involved with quite a lot of people, so it's not impossible that such a thing could happen. The key point is that 90% of the people he's involved with are women!

In fact, if Mei Xue hadn't possessed excellent self-preservation and self-destruction abilities, the Great Yan Dynasty wouldn't have allowed him to run around freely.

With Mei Xue's abilities, she could be used as a strategic weapon anywhere. Imagine the little fox suddenly appearing beside you, smiling as she stuffs a Destruction Mushroom bigger than her whole body into your arms and then drifts away. That scene would be quite spectacular.

"Never mind, I don't care about those things. Do you really like machines?"

"Hmm... I like robots, but I don't like machines, and it's hard to wash clothes that get dirty."

Kroos is a mechanical engineer. According to her, when repairing or manufacturing, he would always get things like machine oil that are hard to wash off. Even if Mei Xue himself wasn't afraid of getting dirty, his clothes couldn't withstand the wear and tear. These were all bought for him by his sisters or even made by hand.

Incidentally, Mei Xue only discovered later, on the night of the double full moon, that Kroos only wore a long shirt when no one else was around, and that she also liked to wear band-aids.

"Yeah, I don't like it either. Plus, it makes my hair sticky and slippery, and it's such a hassle to wash off."

For some reason, when Mei Xue heard what Aiwona said, the night that Lily of the Valley and Rosemary dragged her into the room suddenly popped into her mind. At that time, none of them had any experience, so their hair and tails were all stuck together. However, Rosemary seemed to like it especially because it allowed the little fox to wash her hair in a reasonable way, and, well, eat it again while she was at it.

"Mmm, especially for those of us with big tails."

The little fox nodded in agreement. Although a big tail is comfortable to hug, it also has many inconveniences. You can't lie flat when you sleep, and it's not easy to dry when you take a bath.

"You, Sona, and Greyhair all have big tails, and there are six of them, so it must be difficult to take a bath."

"Yes, yes, it's not easy to dry."

Mei Xue immediately felt that this Aiwona was her soulmate, and Sona, seeing that the two of them were chatting happily, also curiously came over.

What are you talking about?

"It's nothing, just about your tail. Sona, your tail must be difficult to deal with too, right?"

"That's true. It's hard to dry after washing, and it will split and shed."

Sona's words made Meixue feel much better, since his tail didn't shed fur unless she combed it herself.

"Indeed, and it would be troublesome if we encountered an opponent on the field who could use fire-type Originium Arts."

Gray Hair nodded as well.

Regarding the tail issue, the little fox successfully infiltrated the red pine's interior.

Chapter 325 On Mei Xue's Network of Connections

"I don't think that will work. The situation is too volatile right now, and Ursus is the most chaotic area!"

“But Reunion has already entered the game, and they are qualified to participate in the plan. Don’t forget what’s up north of Ursus.”

Inside a side hall of the Great Yan Imperial Palace, the six ministers and the Grand Tutor were arguing fiercely. Although everyone was wholeheartedly for the good of Great Yan, they still had disagreements on some matters, such as who to choose as allies.

It's clear to everyone that Terra is undergoing dramatic changes. Although Mei Xue and her own resources are enough to protect herself, Da Yan is also looking for an opportunity for the entire Terra.

The six ministers and the Grand Tutor both knew what Mei Xue and Miss Doctor had planned, but they hadn't explained the plan down to every step because there were too many variables. If they wanted to unite the people of Terra first, they had to start on a larger scale, forming the Terra Federation first, and then working on the smaller ones.

The problem was that Da Yan was having trouble deciding which allies to find first. They would definitely want to find those who were closer to them first, but the Eastern Kingdom was currently divided into two factions, North and South, and was constantly fighting each other. Ursus and the Reunion Movement were also locked in a fierce battle, and had even clashed with Victoria.

Kazdel? Kazdel is long gone, and Rembiton's stance is unclear. Further afield, Letania and Syracuse are both partners that Mei Xue has already planned to cooperate with, as is Bolivar. Colombia is also inclined to cooperate with Da Yan, and even Lateran and Iberia have already sent people to visit.

Wait a minute, have we forgotten about a certain Shelag? Oh well, anyway, it's a small and underdeveloped area, not qualified yet.

"I think this is inappropriate. The most urgent thing is to solve our own problems. Don't forget that we haven't caught that chess fanatic yet."

"What's there to be afraid of? Our little darling will be back for Chinese New Year this year. He'd love to bury himself in the ground and become a rock crab."

"But since Mei Xue is coming back, shouldn't we let the Grandmaster and his family get together? After all, with the Sirens around, the border defense isn't under as much pressure, and we can also let the Old Celestial Master come back for the New Year."