Talulah, I'm still a child.

An angry Talulah grabbed the innocent, yet not entirely innocent Mei Xue, and pulled her into her arms, pinching and rubbing the little fox's face. She rarely showed such a girlish side; as the leader of the Reunion Movement, she still needed to maintain her dignity.

"Waaah... nodules, I've never messed with any women, Mei Xue was the one who was provoked."

The little fox could barely speak clearly while being pinched, and after she finished speaking in fits and starts, Talulah pinched her even more vigorously.

"I don't care, let me pinch as many as I want first."

Being provoked? What a joke! You, with your vixen-like nature, just sidle up to her, put on that innocent little face, and say a few sweet words in your gentle voice, and you've already won over that young girl.

"Damn it, how did my Meixue become like this? It must be Chen Huijie's fault!"

(This is all because of you, Talulah, who led this astray.)

Everyone couldn't help but complain in their hearts. They knew all about Mei Xue's habits, such as sleeping in only one piece of clothing, unconsciously kissing others when she was still groggy after waking up, and kissing others when she thanked them. Weren't these all taught by Talulah? She really brought it on herself.

However, Talulah believed that it must have been her sister and the black snake who had corrupted Mei Xue.

"To be honest, I'm actually quite curious. Mei Xue is a fox spirit of the Great Yan Dynasty. There's no reason why the Inner Guards wouldn't know about this, but they seem to have been searching for Mei Xue all along."

This matter has troubled Frostnova for a long time. If the fox spirit's incident in Ursus would escalate into a conflict with the Great Yan, then that is exactly what Ursus wanted. At that time, Mei Xue of the Three-Tailed Fox was still weak and could not truly shake the course of the war. At that time, the inner guards said they would not harm Mei Xue. Regardless of whether it was true or not, this statement can be interpreted as... they really needed Mei Xue to do something.

"Although Mei Xue's entry into the Ursus Snowfield was kept secret, many people knew about it, including the Sarkaz Carrion King. Ursus naturally gained even more."

As Patriot spoke, he looked at Mei Xue, who was sitting in Talulah's lap and about to eat an apple. He couldn't help but recall his conversation with the King of Carrion that day.

"The Lord of Destiny, what is that?"

"Hoo... The literal meaning is that he is the master of fate. I personally witnessed him divide that prince's fate into two parts. One part was entrusted to a certain being for safekeeping, and the other part, for some reason, fell into the hands of the absolutist."

As the King of Carrion spoke, he inadvertently revealed something, but Patriot had no energy to think about Theresa's matter at the moment. He thought that Mei Xue was the Great Flame Fox Fairy and was being investigated by the Imperial Guard was outrageous enough, but he did not expect to hear even more shocking news from the King of Carrion.

"I see. Were you a witness back then?"

"Naturally, her fall was part of the prophecy, and no one but me can be a witness. However... even the weakened Lord of Fate seems to have found a way. Bozokasti, do you really know what kind of monsters you have walked with?"

"..."

Patriot remained silent, knowing that the King of Carrion had not lied to him, for there was no need, and his pride as a Sarkaz hero would not allow such deception.

How did you know he had ventured deep into the snowfields?

“Bozokaste, didn’t you really feel it back then… the voice that echoed in our blood? Don’t forget the mission of the Carrion Eaters, the Blood Demons, and the Wendigo. Sooner or later, we will throw those fragments of the spirits back into the sky.”

Yes, Patriot suddenly remembered that a few years ago, on a certain night before he met Talulah and Alina, he did hear a voice echoing in his blood. However, he had just finished a fierce battle and was exhausted, so he had forgotten about it.

No, how could he forget? He's not that old yet, and the echo in his blood is something he could never forget. That voice was clearly calling out back then…

“LD003”.

No one can say for sure what this string of numbers represents. It could be a code for a project or item, or it could be a password, but why would the Sarkaz bloodline have something like this?

Patriot snapped out of his daze and suddenly realized he had been spacing out for quite a while, but thankfully no one noticed.

But Mei Xue and Ling Lan both glanced at him unintentionally, they were too close. Just now, the little fox could sense that what Patriot was thinking seemed to be related to him, but he didn't care and wouldn't ask. The little fox was very discreet.

"The King of Carrion, that seems to be a member of the Sarkaz Royal Court. Why would Mei Xue be involved with them?"

"Ah, because Amiya is the successor of the Sarkaz Demon King."

Mei Xue took a bite of her apple and answered the question casually. Only after she finished speaking did she realize that the silence around them was a bit strange. She then suddenly understood and dropped the half-eaten apple on the ground.

"Ah, it seems like this is something that can't be said casually?"

"Of course you can't just say things like that!" ×7

Aside from Cecilia, who unconditionally supported Mei Xue, the rest of the group, including Patriot, couldn't help but shout it out. The identity of the Sarkaz Demon King was far too sensitive. In addition to the Great Yan and Sargon, legends about the Sarkaz Demon King had been circulating in Victoria and Gaul. It was said that the Demon King was an existence that enslaved the people of Terra and possessed great power, so he was very hostile.

If people were to discover that Rhodes Island's minor leader was actually the Demon Lord of Sarkaz, this neutral medical organization (though implicitly backed by the Great Flame) would immediately be labeled a Sarkaz exile organization, the Demon Lord's headquarters. Regardless of Rhodes Island's explanations or interpretations, that would be a matter for the respective factions to decide.

"Oh, then I won't say anything more. Hmm, let's delete this part."

Mei Xue also felt that this was not a good idea, so she simply wagged her tail. Then, a look of confusion flashed in the eyes of Talulah and the others who were about to say something. What were they going to talk about? Oh right, they were talking about Mei Xue's marriage!

After making some minor modifications, Mei Xue wagged his tail. Actually, he didn't want to do this if he could, since changing the past would affect the present. People who are not free from the fate line cannot escape his abilities. He would rather not use them on his own people. Ling Lan was fine because she was protected by Su Xue'er.

"I really didn't expect that Mei Xue not only has a ring with Talulah, but is also engaged to Linglan. They're getting engaged in six months. Damn it... I'm so envious!"

It has to be said that Suzuran is quite adept at building good relationships with people. Frostnova is now calling her "little sister," and even Talulah has to admit that Mei and Suzuran are a perfect match, especially in terms of height.

"But isn't this a big deal? Isn't it a crime?"

Alina stroked her chin. Although Talulah was considered Ursus's daughter, and Suzuran would be moving into the Great Yan in a while, it was still somewhat illegitimate.

"It's alright, Mei Xue isn't human, so she's not subject to the law!"

The little fox stood with her hands on her hips, looking quite proud, before Talulah pressed her back onto her lap. This, however, successfully inspired Alina, who touched her cheek somewhat uncertainly.

"Since it's not restricted by law, then in other words... it's not protected by law?"

Upon hearing this, Frostnova and Talulah's eyes instantly turned fervent, and even Patriot's breathing became heavy. Of course, he was thinking that if Mudrock and Early Dew had any such thoughts, they could just go for it!

"Gulp! It shouldn't be, right?"

"Mei Xue, you seem to lack confidence in your speech."

Alina couldn't help but joke, after all, if that were really the case, once the girls of Rhodes Island found out about this news, the little fox would probably spend ninety-nine percent of her days in her dormitory bed. Based on Talulah's description of the environment of Rhodes Island, it could no longer be called Mei Xue's Crystal Palace, but rather a large-scale mobile Shura field.

"Alright, alright, stop bullying him. Even if there's no law to protect him, I will protect him."

At a crucial moment, Talulah used her best friends' intimidation to boost Mei Xue's favorability. If Mei Xue's favorability bar is 1000, then Talulah's is probably around 997, even higher than the Doctor's.

But there's also a 1000-level Lily of the Valley by my side, or rather, a part of Su Xue'er.

"You have the nerve to say that? It's only because Mei Xue looks young that Alina and I would have turned you over to the police station first!"

"It will also provide some funding for the Reunion Movement's activities."

The two chattered back and forth, leaving Talulah speechless. Faced with the teasing from her best friend, especially since one of them could smash her head like a watermelon with one hand.

"Don't talk about me, Gu... Ino and Sasha are both still single."

Ino and Sasha, who were suddenly called upon, froze for a moment, and even the food on their chopsticks fell to the ground.

Damn it, can't people even eat in peace during the Lunar New Year? Everyone says you should adapt to local customs when you come to Da Yan, but does it have to be this down-to-earth?

"That seems to make sense. Although Ino and Sasha are not yet adults, it's not a problem for them to date, since they are both quite mature."

Alina, the mother of the Reunion Movement, immediately began to worry about her two sons' lifelong happiness. In terms of ability and talent, Ino and Sasha were not lacking. Having been trained in the environment of the Reunion Movement, their character and willpower were impeccable.

Besides, to be honest, you can tell from these two guys that they'll definitely be handsome in the future. They have status, good looks, and good personalities. Money? With Mei Xue handling the logistics, that's not a problem at all.

"Hey Ino, do you and Sasha have anyone you like? I can play matchmaker for you."

"No, no! Sister Alina, Sasha and I are still young."

The two quickly shook their heads. Damn it, they couldn't agree to that. Ino felt sorry for Mei Xue looking at her. The little fox couldn't even go back to his seat and had to let these women take up a lot of his time for no reason. He used to be able to play hide-and-seek with him. Now his good brother's past was coming back.

"Oh dear, it's best to make plans for these things early."

"There's no rush. Look, Yelena isn't even married yet, so why should we be in such a hurry?"

The two boys shook their heads frantically, afraid they'd be set up on blind dates the next day. But what Froststar said really annoyed her. What did she mean by not being married yet? Before meeting Meixue, everyone in her group was either an uncle or a younger brother. Who could she possibly marry?

Later, I finally developed feelings for Mei Xue, but Talulah beat me to it. Now I'm being mocked by these two. Damn it, I'll throw them into the Patriots' training team as soon as I get back!

"No way! Meixue! Let's get married right now, and see what these two have to say then!"

Talulah could tolerate (her best friend dyeing her hair green), but White Rabbit couldn't tolerate (being mocked for being single). Frostnova held Mei Xue's hand, determined to prove herself no matter what.

"Get out of here! Mei Xue is mine. Go away! I can ignore her all the time, but now you're trying to steal her away right in front of me? How can you be so shameless?"

Talulah slapped Frostnova's hand away in annoyance, hugging Mei Xue like a protective hen. She herself was only engaged to Mei Xue, and this little white rabbit actually dared to dream of running away? No way!

"But if this continues, I'll be almost forty!"

"A rabbit that's already past thirty is still eyeing the tender grass near its burrow?"

Watching the group bickering, Patriot felt as if he had returned to the time when he first met Mei Xue. Perhaps even if she had known how terrible he was, Talulah would have chosen to save him without hesitation, and Alina and Frostnova wouldn't have rejected him. In any case, the Reunion Movement had indeed become better under Mei Xue's influence, and that was enough.

Sooner or later, these noisy yet heartwarming days will become the norm.

At that time, his only job might be helping Mei Xue take care of her children.

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Chapter 19 The Unusual Changes in Mei Xue

If there's one time when Rhodes Island wouldn't seem strange without Mei Xue, it's probably only at night. While most people rest at night, some Rhodes Island operators are actually more energetic, such as Warfarin and Kroos, who are known for their high spirits.

"I really didn't expect you to be taken down like this. Are you angry?"

Kroos ate her snacks, looking at Warfarin with some curiosity. Although they were both vampires, they were only acquaintances and not friends, even though they were both rare vampires who did not drink blood.

"What's there to be angry about? In the end, it's my own problem. If only I could have controlled my impulse back then..."

That being said, Warfarin still stirred her milk tea with some sullenness, thinking that she could no longer be considered a virgin. After all, she was still quite confused.

"But judging from this, well, you don't dislike Mei Xue, do you?"

"Of course, rather than saying no one on Rhodes Island would dislike Mei Xue, I still... quite like him."

Amidst their playful bickering and playful interactions, Warfarin clearly liked Meixue. After all, she always relied on the little fox to calm herself down, and naturally developed those feelings after spending so much time with Meixue. However, she didn't want to rush things; she wanted to take it slow.

"Then what are you upset about? Anyway, this won't affect your relationship with Meixue."

"Won't you?"

"Of course not. Do you think there are many people on Rhodes Island who have already gotten into a fight with him before you? They're still living their lives as usual, and they can still openly kiss, hug, and lift him up high."

Kroos shrugged nonchalantly. Take herself as an example: even though she and Mei Xue had already been intimately involved, the little fox still paid the full price when he bought things from her. Of course, the lottery didn't count, and Kroos selling herself to Mei Xue was a separate matter.

Now that you mention it, it does seem to be true.

With a little thought, Warfarin would understand. Take Kal'tsit, for example; that old woman seems to be doing whatever she's supposed to be doing now.

"See, I told you so! Oh, by the way, now that you've obtained Mei Xue's blood, have you figured anything out?"

Although she preferred the smell of engine oil to blood, Kroos was still very curious about Mei Xue. The little fox's identity was special and her origins were unknown. She had never heard of such a powerful creature in Kazdel. After all, Mei Xue was considered one of the old monsters. Given the long history of Sarkaz, even if the civilization had been interrupted, there should still be some records.

"Research……"

These words made Warfarin recall something—that dream. But she felt it was no ordinary dream, because dreams are reflections of reality. No matter how imaginative a person's mind is, it could never construct such a dreamscape: those spaceships that shone like shooting stars, the vast and magnificent yet cold starry sky.

"what happened?"

"Oh, it's nothing. I couldn't control myself at that time and accidentally drank it all. It tasted pretty good."