Talulah, I'm still a child.

"it is good!"

"Thank you so much, sister! But I need to go find Linglan and the others now, is tomorrow okay?"

"No problem, I'll be waiting for you in the bathroom... by the pool tomorrow morning."

(I almost blurted out the truth. If it were the bathroom, it wouldn't be about teaching Meixue to swim; it would be something else entirely.)

"Goodbye, sister~"

Watching the little fox hop away, Skadi quickly tilted her head back to avoid a nosebleed. Damn it, she had accidentally imagined not only Mei Xue in her swimsuit, but also how she would undress him. No, no, that was too much!

Just as Skadi was stopping her bleeding, Dorothy, who had been secretly following Mei Xue, had also formed a general impression of Mei Xue. Indeed, just as the people of Rhodes Island had said, the little fox was very cute, well-behaved, and sensible, and very popular, especially among women. Most of the girls on Rhodes Island were treated as older sisters by Mei Xue.

However, since Saria didn't tell Dorothy Meixue's exact age, she assumed the little fox was only a teenager. Meixue's appearance was too deceptive; who would believe she was hundreds of thousands of years old?

In fact, not only Dorothy, but even Rosemary and the others didn't quite believe it. The group of girls gathered together and discussed topics related to Mei Xue with great interest.

"So, is Mei Xue really that old?"

Ifrit scratched her head. She had only heard Seria and Muirsey mention that Mei Xue looked like this back when Rhine Lab was founded. No, she was actually a little taller than she is now.

"Anyway, it's not small; it's at least longer than the history of the Great Yan Dynasty."

Wu Lian spoke coldly, but she had done her research in private. The fox spirit was a symbol of the Great Yan Dynasty, and its legend existed as early as the beginning of the Great Yan civilization. Moreover, the early records of the fox spirit in the Great Yan Dynasty were surprisingly consistent: multi-tailed, white fox, not tall but with magical power, its tail contained a universe that could contain all things, and it wore clothes completely different from those of ordinary people.

"Brother Meixue is amazing!"

Young Cecilia was a staunch supporter of Mei Xue. She didn't quite understand what her older sisters were talking about, but Mei Xue was definitely amazing. In her heart, the little fox was second to none, well, ranked alongside her father. Her mother was number one, but if it came down to cuteness, Cecilia would still choose Mei Xue as number one.

Everyone can only envy Cecilia. She is special to Mei Xue. She is the only one on Rhodes Island whom Mei Xue can call her "little sister." No matter how the older sisters fight, Mei Xue will always be her brother, and that will never change.

Seeing everyone chatting and laughing, Linglan became a little curious and quickly asked Su Xueer in her heart.

(Sister Xue'er, is Brother Meixue really hundreds of thousands of years old?)

"Ah, you mean that... I guess so, but we often need to hibernate to adjust our state. We sleep for quite a long time, and sometimes we wake up to find that we've entered a completely different civilization. The claim of being hundreds of thousands of years old is just a casual remark. It took me hundreds of thousands of years to get out of the cocoon. I'm even less sure about Mei Xue."

Su Xue'er's words made Linglan feel a little ashamed. These two siblings really couldn't be treated with common sense. The claim of being hundreds of thousands of years old was just a casual remark, and it wasn't an exaggeration but a conservative estimate.

(Hundreds of thousands of years old is already a remarkable number for humans.)

However, for Mei Xue and me, this is just a matter of getting a few more sleeps. And don't let Mei Xue's appearance fool you; if you compare her to me in terms of our theoretical age, he's probably only a month old.

"Has Meixue's brother just turned one month old?"

Overwhelmed with surprise, Linglan momentarily forgot that she had been communicating with Su Xueer through telepathy, and blurted out the words, drawing strange looks from her friends.

Realizing she had misspoke, Linglan quickly covered her mouth and sat down. It was understandable; anyone who heard the news would probably not have a good reaction.

However, Lily of the Valley's words made Rosemary's eyes light up. The little cat thought about it carefully and realized that it wasn't impossible. Although Kal'tsit and the Doctor both said that Mei Xue had lived for a long time, if we divide Mei Xue's lifespan into stages based on her seemingly endless lifespan, this little fox might actually be just a month or a year old.

Hmm... If that's the case, then every single one of those guys from Rhodes Island will have to go to jail!

Linglan herself quieted down completely and focused on talking with Su Xue'er. Although Su Xue'er, who was residing in her body, was only a part of her soul, she still had the knowledge of a long-lived being and could always give Linglan various guidance. At least these days, Linglan had learned a lot more positions.

[Don't be so surprised, it's normal. Even a mayfly only lives for three or four years, including its larval stage. Compared to the long-lived species of Terra, it's very short-lived. To us, you really are no different from mayflies.]

(Then I...)

The question of lifespan is something Lily of the Valley can't avoid. Although she has the blood of the gods and lives longer than most people, even without considering Oripathy, her life is still too short compared to Mei Xue's seemingly endless life.

[Pfft, hahaha, so that's what you're worried about, Lily of the Valley? There's absolutely no need to worry. Rather, you need to adjust your mindset. Immortality isn't as wonderful as most people imagine.]

Su Xueer's words left Linglan somewhat bewildered. What necessary connection did this have with her needing to adjust her mindset?

You don't actually think I chose you as my host simply because you're a descendant of the Volper Gods, do you? Let me tell you honestly, I reckon you'll stop developing around eighteen at the latest.

(Why?)

[Of course it's because of Mei Xue. You've "played" with him so many times, didn't you notice anything unusual about your body?]

Su Xueer emphasized the word "play," which made Linglan blush. It was inevitable that she, a young girl, would feel shy when someone brought up such a thing. However, apart from Rosemary, she was the most enthusiastic.

[If possible, all the Originium crystals in your body would want to leave you right now. Mei Xue has fed you so many times, and you have benefited considerably. Putting aside everything else, at least your lifespan is no longer an issue. You and that guy named Mostima are now considered his familiars.]

The term "family members" has many interpretations in its literal sense. Most people think it refers to servants or attendants, but in the Great Yan and Eastern Kingdoms, it is interpreted differently, with family members being seen as being similar to family members.

Being marked by Mei Xue and becoming a familiar is definitely beneficial to the marked person. Not to mention the real good luck, their physical condition will also improve significantly. Otherwise, people might really die on the night of the double full moon. W was able to survive because she often sneaked food and had the talent brought by her rare succubus bloodline.

I've seen many people become numb and desperate because they've lived too long. I hope you won't become like them... um... I'll hide for a bit.

As soon as Su Xue'er finished speaking, Mei Xue's small, delicate foot, wrapped in white silk, gently landed in the lounge. As soon as she entered, the little fox received strange looks from her friends and subconsciously covered herself with her tail.

After learning that Mei Xue was probably only a month old, everyone's gaze towards him became increasingly strange, especially towards Rosemary. Little Cat originally thought she was the one being refined, but it turns out she was the one being refined. No, she's not Huang, she's still young. This should be considered mutual affection!

However, not everyone was completely indifferent. For example, Cecilia, in her eyes Mei Xue would always be her good brother, and the little angel rushed into Mei Xue's arms without thinking.

"Good morning, Brother Meixue~ mua~"

Cecilia climbed into Mei Xue's arms using both hands and feet, and gently pecked him on the cheek to express her joy. Mei Xue returned the same greeting, and then they rubbed their cheeks together.

Although Suzuran also calls Meixue "brother," in the little fox's eyes, Suzuran has always been regarded as a peer and friend, while Cecilia is the real younger sister.

Good morning, Brother Meixue.

Lily of the Valley's eyes were gentle, and seemed to hold something more than before, but Mei Xue couldn't tell. The little fox just wagged its tail and nodded, then sat down and played with everyone. However, Ifrit and Wu Lian were there, as were Cecilia and Popka.

Otherwise, given Rosemary and Lily of the Valley's personalities, the games they play might not be decided by Mei Xue, who is only a month old.

Chapter 369 Plum Blossom's Tail Thruster

Learning to swim requires patience. It's quite cold in Kazimierz these days, but thankfully the pool at Rhodes Island has heating, otherwise Skadi really wouldn't dare let Meixue go into the water.

And this time, I accidentally let it slip to Shark again. What should have been a private time for just the two of us, Mei Xue, was ruined by this shameless woman following us. Ugh, I really want to hit her!

"Ugh, this swimsuit is such a hassle."

The little fox scratched his head helplessly. He had too many tails, so he couldn't wear a regular swimsuit at all. But the swimsuits that Kroos had given him were... The little fox felt that they were more suitable for his older sisters. After searching high and low, he could only find this school swimsuit that he could make do with. It was borrowed from Suzuran, so it had an opening for his tail to stick out.

"No trouble at all, great..."

Skadi wiped the blood from her nose. Sure enough, this tight-fitting outfit suited Mei Xue perfectly, showcasing the little fox's various advantages, especially her bare feet. To be honest, Skadi was drooling a little.

“Mei Xue looks good in anything, but… she shouldn’t be missing one.”

While rubbing the little fox's head, Ghost Shark's gaze also traveled down his chest. When she saw that Mei Xue's lower abdomen had no protrusion, Ghost Shark, being an experienced woman, knew Mei Xue's size well. So she was very curious as to why Mei Xue's breasts were completely invisible after wearing such tight clothes. This didn't make sense.

"What's missing?"

"...It's nothing. Didn't you want to learn to swim? It's a rare treat to be taught by two deep-sea hunters. Try putting your hands and feet in the water first. It won't be too cold with the heating on."

It's all thanks to Dr. and Mei Xue for bringing the sarcophagus back. Rhodes Island no longer has to worry about electricity. The energy provided by the sarcophagus is enough to supply the entire Rhodes Island at full capacity, so there's no need to save electricity.

With Specter and Skadi by her side, Mei Xue felt more confident. The little fox tiptoed to the edge of the pool, carefully stretched out her foot, lightly touched the water with her toe, and then darted behind Specter and Skadi at a speed that Specter and Skadi couldn't even see.

"Gulp... It's completely different from a bathhouse."

It wasn't that Mei Xue was afraid the water was too cold; this level of cold water was no problem for him at all. It was just that the little fox was worried that if he fell in, his tail would absorb too much water and become too heavy, making it impossible for him to float.

"Of course it's different. Actually, it's too cramped to practice swimming here. Come on, I'll take you into the water."

Compared to Skadi, who doesn't know how to seize opportunities, Specter is better at taking the initiative to control the situation. It's surprising that the little fox would choose to learn to swim. If it were a swimming contest on Rhodes Island, who could beat the Deepsea Hunters?

Holding Mei Xue's hand provided him with a sense of security, and Ghost Shark led the little fox step by step into the pool.

The cool water reached above her waist, and Mei Xue felt her tails become much heavier. Turning her head, she saw that they had indeed absorbed a lot of water, with several tails submerged in the water. Although lifting them wasn't too difficult, it felt very uncomfortable.

"Don't worry about the tail, I'll help you lift it up. Now try to relax, stretch your arms and legs as much as possible, and try a stroke you like, like the breaststroke."

To better train Mei Xue to swim this morning, Ghost Shark specifically chose a deep pool so that she could support Mei Xue.

"I'll give it a try."

Mei Xue relaxed and recalled the swimming styles she knew. Little Fox herself had not systematically learned them, so her impression of them was not very deep. She could only say that she knew a little bit about them. She felt that the breaststroke was not suitable for her, so Mei Xue decided to do it like the one on TV.

As for the tail, it really wasn't a problem. Skadi used her hands to lift the tail up for him. However, because she was a little heavy, Skadi was completely submerged in the deep pool, which made her feel particularly embarrassed.

With her two older sisters protecting her, learning to swim did indeed go much faster. However, the tail issue still needed to be resolved, and the little fox planned to try out the method herself to see if it would work.

"Skadi, please let go and move away a bit."

Seeing Mei Xue twitch her fox ears, Skadi was a little puzzled as to what the little fox was trying to do, but she still obediently let go of her hand, and Specter stopped supporting Mei Xue.

Without the help of the two, the little fox unsurprisingly began to sink. His water-absorbing tail was heavier than his entire body. But just as Skadi was about to help the little fox up, he suddenly leaped out of the water.

"...Is this really okay?"

Seeing the water jets shooting out of Mei Xue's tails, Skadi and Specter felt their worldviews were being shaken. The little fox's six tails were constantly adjusting their positions, and the rapidly shooting water jets were providing the little fox with the power to float and move forward. It seemed that Mei Xue was planning to use her tails as jet engines.

Actually, Mei Xue only came up with this idea a while ago, after watching the Dosoles commercial. The little fox figured that since its tail could hold things, it could hold water too. Since its tail would become heavy when it absorbed water, it could simply let its tail expel water on its own. As long as it expelled water fast enough, it could be used as a propulsive force.

"careful!"

Seeing that Mei Xue seemed to be losing control of her speed and was about to crash into the pool wall, Skadi quickly swam in front of her and blocked her. The little fox bumped into her chest, but luckily it was soft, and the two of them were pushed quite a distance.

However, this obviously requires a lot more time to adapt, such as controlling direction and speed. If Skadi hadn't reacted in time, the little fox might have actually been hit hard.

"I used to think of Meixue's tail as a magic bag, but I never imagined it could be used as a propulsion device."

Ghost Shark curiously grabbed Mei Xue's tail. The little fox's actions just now were something neither she nor Skadi could understand. But upon closer inspection, it was something only Mei Xue could do. The little fox's tail could produce anything, water being no exception. As long as the flow rate and size of the water could be controlled, it could not only be used as a propulsion device, but perhaps even as a water cannon. Speaking of which, she had heard before that Mei Xue was used to using her tail as a launcher.

"Mei Xue, aren't I amazing!"

The little fox, held in Skadi's arms, proudly stood with its hands on its hips, looking like it wanted to praise itself. Specter Shark found it amusing and reached out to rub the little fox's head in encouragement. Swimming isn't difficult to learn, especially since Mei Xue is quite talented. The only problem was that its large and numerous tails were a burden for it. Now that problem was solved, there was no need to worry about the rest. All that was needed now was to help the little fox control its tail propulsion system.

"As expected, Mei Xue's tail is one of her cutest features."

Skadi wiped the blood from her nose again. She had been hugging Mei Xue so intimately just now that she could even feel the little fox's body temperature, which hadn't changed. It was just that the amount of blood she was bleeding today was a bit too much. Luckily, there were no Hai Si on Rhodes Island, otherwise they would probably be attracted by her blood again. Specter gave her a glare.

"You'd better tone it down a bit, or I'm afraid you'll turn the pool blood red."

"How dare you talk to me like that? You sneaked out! You promised to let me go first!"

"Plans can't keep up with changes, you have to understand that. Besides, things have already happened, so you can't just pretend they didn't exist."

During this time, because she had eaten the fox spirit first, Specter had been nagged by Skadi a lot, to the point that her ears were almost calloused. Moreover, Skadi sometimes looked at her with eyes full of resentment and undisguised hatred, making Specter wonder if this guy had another personality inside him.

During their conversation, Mei Xue became much more proficient at using her tail to propel the machine. The little fox could even make sharp turns and perform some other acrobatic maneuvers. Generally, she used three tails as the main propulsion, two tails to control the direction, and the remaining tail to adapt to the situation, perhaps as a brake. However, considering that Mei Xue used water flow as propulsion, the little fox using its tail to brake would probably be no less damaging than a water cannon hitting someone's face.

Mei Xue clearly enjoyed the feeling of swimming freely, splashing around in the water for quite a while. Since she was propelled by the water flow, the splashes were quite large. Ghost Shark and Skadi had originally planned to take this opportunity to get "close" with the little fox, but now it seemed better to let Mei Xue enjoy herself.

While Mei Xue was having a great time, Kal'tsit and the others were still racking their brains over the information provided by Alice and Miss Blood Demon. She and the Doctor had a rough idea of ​​what the plan was for. Back then, when the Tower of Babel was about to collapse, even the Doctor and Mei Xue couldn't save the situation, so you can imagine how bad the situation was.

Under those circumstances, there had to be a resolution between Theresa, the leader of the Tower of Babel, and Theresis. Therefore, it seemed like the most appropriate decision to let Theresa die along with the Tower of Babel. However, neither the Doctor nor Mei Xue could sacrifice her for this, so they came up with many ways to make Theresa die, but not completely.

"The soul that remains within Amiya, the body that is still full of vitality... with the combination of the two, she will return."