Talulah, I'm still a child.

As for the blonde girl over there, she was just one piece among countless fragments inherited from Su Xue'er, and there wasn't much to pay attention to about her.

"Why has it gotten so hot..."

Surtr subconsciously raised the temperature, making the other customers in the shop feel uncomfortable, but neither she nor Ya wanted to cause trouble here. They glanced at each other and treated each other as just passersby.

"interesting."

Leaving behind these words, Ya left the inn. Chen Huijie sensed that something was wrong. She had always suspected that Talulah and Surtr might have some kind of relationship, since they were both so skilled in fire-based Originium Arts.

"acquaintance?"

"We're not that close, and she's hardly a person. It seems I can't just come here to relax this time."

Surtr glanced at Cecilia and Suzuran. If it weren't for their sake, and the fact that making a scene would only cause trouble for Mei Xue, she would never have let Ya leave. But given his methods, it wouldn't be good for him to stay if he wanted to.

In the military council hall of Yumen, Wei Yanwu was looking at the weapons hanging on the wall and was pondering when Zuo Xuanliao spoke first.

"Could it be that Lord Wei has taken a fancy to some weapon in our camp this time?"

These words made Wei Yanwu feel a little embarrassed, and he slightly shifted his gaze.

"I just think that General Zuo is indeed a worthy commander, and he has quite a few rare treasures."

"Don't even think about stealing anything from me this time, Lord Wei. Shouldn't you return the bow that the Celestial Master's Mansion gave me that you swiped last time?"

Damn, this conversation is going nowhere. Wei Yanwu feels that Zuo Xuanliao is being a bit aggressive today. Although he has his eye on the sword hanging on the wall, he hasn't decided whether to win it by betting or get him drunk and then steal it.

"Bow? What bow? I, Wei Yanwu, have always used a sword."

"What about that famous sword I lent you to admire many years ago?"

Wei Yanwu choked again and for a moment didn't know where to put his pipe. Just then, the Grand Tutor arrived and gave him a way out.

"Haha, it's been a long time. Grand Tutor, you're as healthy as ever."

Wei Yanwu put down his pipe, his smile unusually hearty, trying to change the subject. The Grand Tutor glanced at him, his weathered yet resolute eyes flashing with nostalgia and regret, which then turned into the helplessness of an elder watching a mischievous junior.

"I apologize for not greeting you properly, Grand Tutor."

Zuo Xuanliao bowed respectfully. Whether out of respect for his rank or out of genuine affection, this old man who had devoted himself to the Great Yan deserved to be treated with courtesy.

"It's alright. Although there are only the three of you here, it still makes it quite lively."

The reason it's described as three people is because Zuo Le was also there, but as a very young junior, he had no room to speak, so his presence was less noticeable.

"As the Governor of Longmen, you are very busy. Inspecting Yumen is not your job. Could it be, as he said, that you have your eye on something else?"

The Grand Tutor was, of course, asking about Wei Yanwu. Although the last sentence seemed to be an attempt to ease the tension, everyone present was shrewd and knew that he was asking about Wei Yanwu's purpose in coming.

“Longmen won’t be in any trouble for a few days without me as governor. My wife is helping out. Wei Yanwu will eventually come to see his old friend. I heard that the Grandmaster is considering leaving his post, so I came to check on things. After all, this is indeed a troublesome matter.”

"His sword cannot be disposed of casually; it is of great importance."

What Zuo Xuanliao said was true, and even the Grand Tutor couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"He has guarded the border for the Great Yan for many years and cannot stay here forever. He just couldn't let go of it before. Now that the Fox Fairy has returned to the Great Yan and the fortune is stable, there is only one variable. He no longer needs to suppress his desire to leave."

"Sigh, in the end, this troublesome topic has come back to me."

As the Grand Tutor finished speaking, Chongyue's voice rang out. He lifted the curtain and walked in with Linghe and Meixue. The little fox was holding the umbrella and looked cute and obedient, which made people feel affection for it. However, no one dared to be negligent. Even the Grand Tutor respectfully clasped his hands and bowed slightly.

"I have met the fox spirit."

Aside from those who are disrespectful to heaven and earth, unfilial to their parents, and lack morals, almost no one who knows the truth about the disasters and turmoil in the north and south of the Great Yan Dynasty would dare to disrespect Mei Xue.

"Hello everyone, um, it's been a long time since I've seen Mr. Wei Yanwu. No, this should be considered our first meeting."

"This must be General Zuo. Hmm, you seem to lack some of the dashing and heroic spirit of your ancestors."

Saying something cryptic, Mei Xue swayed her tail and walked to the side, casually sitting down in a chair. She waved her hand, indicating that Zuo Le didn't need to pour tea, and took out a bottle of nutritional drink from her tail and started drinking it directly.

"You guys talk, don't worry about me."

Mei Xue said this, but Wei Yanwu and the others dared not take it seriously. The Grand Tutor glanced around and found that Nian and Xi were not there. After that incident, the Si Sui Tai had explicitly forbidden more than three agents of the Sui Beasts from gathering together. But because of Mei Xue, even if the entire Sui Beast family held a family party in Yumen, the court of Da Yan probably wouldn't have any objections. At most, the Si Sui Tai would be angry.

However, judging from Mei Xue's expression, she didn't seem to intend to get involved for the time being, and since he couldn't go over and disturb her, Wei Yanwu had no choice but to turn his attention back to Chong Yue and Ling.

"Grandmaster, Miss Ling, it's been a long time."

"It has been quite some time indeed."

Chongyue nodded. Although Longmen and Yumen would exchange supplies every year, Wei Yanwu's identity was too special, and he could not visit Yumen every time. Moreover, now that Yumen had returned to the country, if he were to return to the capital, it would inevitably bring a new upheaval.

"Ah, so many old friends are here today, it would be a shame not to drink to our hearts' content. I wonder if General Zuo has prepared wine in advance..."

Ling was speaking when he suddenly felt a sharp gaze fixed on him. He knew without a doubt that it was Mei Xue. He swallowed his words helplessly, his expression showing a hint of grievance and resentment. Wei Yanwu suddenly felt that he could understand Ling's current mood. He had the same reaction when his wife caught him shopping at the flower market.

"Given your contributions in Yumen, Miss, you should naturally drink with me. However, we should postpone our drinking today."

"It's alright, it's alright, haha."

Ling laughed it off, letting the matter slide for now. She was just kidding; without Mei Xue's approval, how could she dare drink in front of the little fox? It would be so embarrassing to be kneeling on a washboard afterwards!

"I heard that the Grandmaster has decided to set up a dueling arena and give that sword to the winner of the tournament?"

"I thought General Zuo already knew about this."

"After all, the situation was different when the Grandmaster mentioned this last time."

Zuo Xuanliao and the others chatted as if Mei Xue didn't exist. Zuo Le felt strange and couldn't help but glance in Mei Xue's direction, then he realized something was wrong.

His eyes clearly told him that Mei Xue was there, but none of his other senses perceived that anyone was sitting in that chair. He even instinctively wanted to look away from it, as if he had seen the most inconspicuous object.

Mei Xue didn't pay much attention to the conversation between the Grand Tutor and the others. He never liked such roundabout things and preferred to see what everyone in Rhodes Island's chat group was talking about.

【I'm Not a Donkey】: Something terrible has happened! Miss Ziyue and Xiao Ke have become good friends after only three minutes of meeting, and they seem to be plotting to go to the cafeteria and warehouse!

【I want Mei Xue to take care of me】: Damn, stop them! We have to guard Rhodes Island's warehouse before Mei Xue comes back!

[Does anyone want a school meal?]: The food in the cafeteria is basically all gone, but thankfully my school meal hasn't been touched. Phew, this is a special version for Xiao Yanrong.

[Anti-gravity JK Messenger]: I think there must be a reason why Miss Furong's nutritional meals weren't eaten.

[Apulu Party]: I'm really wondering, where did Meixue find two girls who can eat so much?

Ziyue? A familiar but unheard-of name. Mei Xue didn't remember having such a person on Rhodes Island. It seemed that he joined after she left, but Exusiai said that he found him, even though he had only picked up Koko.

[I can do anything]: I asked Lappland, and she said that Ziyue is Meixue's daughter, and by the way, her mother is a doctor.

Texas's words silenced the entire chat group. It was no secret on Rhodes Island that Mei Xue had been a father, after all, Mei Xue was the only one who could keep Miss Nian in line and stop Xi from staying at home.

But everyone knows that Nian and Xi were adopted by Mei Xue. But now, Zi Yue even has a mother. Miss Doctor has won a great victory.

【Mei Xue wants to grow taller today】: ? ? ? ? ?

【The Little Fox Spirit Fell in Love with Me】：？？？？？？？？

Miss Doctor and Mei Xue sent a string of question marks to express their confusion. Mei Xue was fine, it wasn't like she was a father for the first time, but Miss Doctor was really dumbfounded. How did she suddenly become a mother? The child was already so big, and his intelligence didn't seem like that of her own child.

[Anti-Gravity JK Messenger]: This... Miss Lappland must have made a mistake. How could Mei Xue and the Doctor have a child? Miss Zi Yue is Lupo, but Mei Xue is Volpo. Besides, the Doctor looks very young.

[I'm not a donkey]: Miss Angelina, actually... the Doctor hasn't aged at all for many years.

Of course, that's what they said, but no one, including Amiya, really believed it. They were already very uncomfortable with Talulah getting the marriage proposal first, and now this grown girl had suddenly appeared. Who would be happy about that?

【The Little Fox Fairy Falls in Love with Me】: @Meixue I want to grow taller today Meixue, when will we have a child?

[Mei Xue wants to grow taller today]: I don't know!

Completely bewildered, Mei Xue stuffed the communicator back into her tail and wondered whether she should tell Nian Heling and the others about it later.

As for the matter of Chongyue's resignation, it has been mostly settled. With the fox spirit in front of them, no one dared to speak recklessly, but Zuo Xuanliao was still somewhat dissatisfied.

"Winning a martial arts competition is ultimately a bit too frivolous."

"This is just the first test; I'm not so casual about it."

This is a matter of great importance, and Chongyue cannot entrust it to someone based solely on their strength. Otherwise, he could have simply handed it over to those Sirens. But they would most likely be too impatient and want to do all sorts of research.

"Does the Grandmaster truly believe that, over the years, there is no one in the army, in the court, or even in the present or future, who is capable of taking on this responsibility?"

"Or, give me the sword?"

Mei Xue, who had been quiet all along, suddenly spoke up. Her voice wasn't loud, but it drowned out everyone else. Zuo Xuanliao was speechless for a moment. In fact, everyone knew that handing the sword over to Mei Xue was the least worry-free option. But they also understood that if they couldn't even sort this out, they might as well retire and go back to their hometowns. They weren't even at ease sitting in this position.

Moreover, the sword contained one-twelfth of the Sui Beast's consciousness. It was no secret that the Fox Fairy and Sui were on good terms. Although he wasn't worried that Mei Xue would harm the Great Yan, it would be wrong to put him in a difficult position because of this.

“In that case, let’s do as the Grandmaster says. Also, I received news on my way here that a group of thieves seemed to have taken the opportunity to enter Yumen and were plotting something. There were traces of them in Shangshu a few days ago. You know General Zuo, and it’s related to twenty years ago.”

"The myriad beings of mountains and seas..."

Zuo Xuanliao frowned slightly, as if he had remembered something. Zuo Le noticed a hint of anger in his eyes, which was the first time he had ever seen his father with such an expression.

"They have been secretly developing for many years under the guise of absurd slogans. Although the fox spirit belief has not caused much panic, it has indeed attracted a lot of believers, most of whom are bandits and rebels who are plotting rebellion under the guise of the giant beast."

"Now that the Dragon Gate and the Jade Gate are connecting, it is a crucial time. If they cause trouble, it will be troublesome."

Wei Yanwu frowned slightly, and everyone subconsciously looked at Mei Xue. The fox spirit was here, in this ancient city with a history of thousands of years. Many years ago, he personally helped it rise from the ground. Now he was here too. What would he do?

Mei Xue didn't speak, but took out her umbrella from her tail. She didn't open it, but leisurely walked to Wei Yanwu's side and gently pointed the tip of the umbrella at a certain spot in front of him.

With a "ding!", a golden knife seemed to appear out of thin air, striking the tip of the umbrella with extreme sharpness, but Mei Xue's hand did not tremble at all, as if she had only blocked a feather.

No one could see where the knife came from, but Ya had already appeared in front of Wei Yanwu. Seeing that she could not strike him, she looked at Mei Xue with some surprise.

"You're actually here?"

"You are……"

A familiar name welled up in her mind, and Mei Xue hesitated for a moment, but Ya, with a look of anger on her face, took the opportunity to retreat.

"Chase!"

Ling followed without hesitation, as did the others. Wei Yanwu bowed to Mei Xue to express his gratitude for saving his life, and then followed after her. Taifu, who did not know martial arts, naturally stayed behind.

He looked at Mei Xue. The little fox gently turned the umbrella. Ya's appearance was very sudden. It was not a concealment of aura, but an ability related to space. Mei Xue saw the dangerous point in Wei Yanwu's fate and knew how to avoid it, but he did not expect to meet a true old friend here.

Chapter 32 Mei Xue's True Name Revealed

Mei Xue was there, something Ya hadn't noticed, but they already knew each other. She knew this little fox's abilities were strange. When they first met, he claimed his ability was good luck, and later said it was cutting out historical fragments, but who could have imagined it would be something as unreasonable as fate?

"Your arrival was so sudden, why the rush to leave?"

Ling blocked Ya's path, a hint of seriousness in his expression. Just now, until Ya made his move, no one except Mei Xue had noticed anything. Moreover, although Mei Xue took that blow with ease, Ling knew that he would have been in a sorry state if he had faced that attack himself.

"Since you've come here intentionally, why don't you stay and have a couple of drinks?"