Talulah, I'm still a child.

"And my old ones... um, my tails, they should all be coming looking for me by now."

The "tail" that Mei Xue was referring to was naturally the assassins like Xiao Ge who obeyed his orders. Although her memories were still a bit messy, Mei Xue was at least not so confused as to not know who she had under her command.

However, what puzzled the little fox most was that even though he had regained much of his memory, he still couldn't understand why the Doctor would name such an organization the Brotherhood. There were no other boys in it except for Shuiyue, and calling it the Women's Enemy would have been more appropriate.

No, that name doesn't seem right either. Apart from Xiaoge, Meixue and the rest of the people there are all friends, um, very innocent friends. Anyway, he always sleeps so soundly that he doesn't know what's going on.

"Unfortunately, the Reunion Movement has not yet replaced Ursus, Bolivar is still in chaos, and Victoria has not yet stabilized. In the end, plans cannot keep up with changes."

The Grand Tutor sighed. Although all countries had their problems, Ursus, Victoria, and Bolivar were the most prominent at the moment. According to the original plan, with the help of Ursus's corruption and Mei Xue's luck, the Reunion Movement could replace the Ursus Empire in three years at most. At the same time, Rhodes Island would also learn about the chaotic situation in Victoria.

Under this general trend, Lateran took the lead in uniting the forces of all parties in Terra, forcing the three factions in Bolivar to compromise and achieve the goal of initial peace.

The subsequent developments will be much easier, but plans can't keep up with changes, so this is the best we can do for now.

"It's okay, it's all the same."

Mei Xue smiled, a smile that held a ambiguity that was hard to decipher, yet it also gave people a sense of security. But no one could guess what the little fox was thinking.

Chapter 40 Mei Xue and the Little Angel's Marriage Promise

"Boss, what's wrong with this DVD of yours? Where are the episodes in the middle?"

"The disc must be scratched. It's unwatchable in the middle, but we'll have to make do for now."

"Hey, hey, hey, you guys are still watching TV? Hurry up and get to the martial arts arena! I heard the Grandmaster has something to say!"

A burly man with a full beard rushed in excitedly. Upon hearing this, the many martial arts heroes who were still drinking and chatting immediately became restless and hurried to the martial arts arena.

On the city wall, Mei Xue let Cecilia lean against her chest while looking down. Military drills were a tradition of the Great Yan Dynasty for thousands of years. As early as when the True Dragon hunted, there were martial arts competitions to boost the morale of the army. Now, looking at this scene again, Mei Xue felt nostalgic.

"Thank you for your help, Fox Fairy. Otherwise, even the Great Yan would be in chaos today."

As the General of Yumen, Zuo Xuanliao naturally knew how important last night's events were. The situation was urgent, and without Mei Xue's help, the incident last night would have caused panic among many people.

The Mountain and Sea Clan has now entered the city, and they also have lurks in various parts of the Great Yan. If they seize the opportunity to launch an attack, the Great Yan will inevitably fall into turmoil, causing innocent casualties.

“It’s alright. What happened last night was also due to my oversight. As for you, Yumen is now heading to the capital mostly for that matter, but Wei Yanwu was assassinated, and this matter needs to be resolved. Otherwise, his subordinates will inevitably have concerns while he is in the city.”

Because Wei Yanwu's affairs involved the Great Yan royal family, Mei Xue couldn't ask too many questions. He disliked getting too involved with the court and the royal family. However, Talulah had been by Wei Yanwu's side for a long time, not to mention Chen Huijie, who learned all her swordsmanship from Wei Yanwu. They both knew that Wei Yanwu's relationship with the royal family was very strained.

"I have already sent Zuo Le to investigate this matter."

Yazi is a giant beast, and the matter is of great importance. However, because of this, Chongyue and Ling could not be asked to do the work. Zuo Xuanliao had no choice but to let his subordinates do it. Of course, this can also be regarded as a test for Zuo Le. Even if that child does not take over his position in the future, he will definitely shoulder a heavier responsibility. In his position, he should plan his affairs and bear his responsibilities.

"Yes, I know Sister Ya Zi. She's proud and wouldn't really cooperate with the Mountain and Sea Clan. But we can't be careless. It would be best if there were no casualties... Is there any news from the Imperial Observatory?"

"The team sent out to pick up and deliver the data has not yet sent any news. It seems that something unexpected is about to happen. I think... it might be a natural disaster."

"A natural disaster."

Mei Xue placed the kitten on Cecilia's hand and watched the two of them play. She reached out and beckoned in the air, then nodded in affirmation of Zuo Xuanliao's words.

"Following this route, a natural disaster will strike Yumen around 11 a.m. tomorrow, and it will be quite large."

"Tomorrow... is too rushed."

Zuo Xuanliao frowned. The best way to deal with natural disasters is of course to directly split up the city and disperse to take refuge, but that would take too much time to rebuild, so it is the worst option.

"Changing course won't work either. In all the futures I've seen, Yumen hasn't escaped this disaster."

"...Xuan Liao understands, thank you for telling me, Fox Fairy!"

If Mei Xue hadn't given a specific time, even if Zuo Xuanliao could guess it was a natural disaster, if he couldn't confirm his guess and issue an order decisively in such a short time, the sudden arrival of the natural disaster tomorrow would have caused great losses to Yumen.

If it's just the city walls that are damaged, that's fine. As long as it's not the core urban area, Yumen can repair it. But the most important thing is the people.

"Pass on my order: summon the astronomers of the Imperial Observatory to my council chamber and say that there is an important matter."

"Yes!"

The messenger glanced at Zuo Xuanliao, then unconsciously glanced at Mei Xue. With the fox spirit present, the Great Yan was naturally safe and sound, but since the fox spirit had made her appearance, the matter could not be put aside. Even if he admired the legend he had heard since childhood, he could not forget his job.

"Brother, there are so many people down there."

Cecilia rubbed against Mandela, not caring what Mei Xue and Zuo Xuanliao were talking about. Her world was actually very simple: her father was the most powerful person, her mother was the gentlest person, and her brother was the person who liked and doted on her the most. All three of them loved her.

"There are many. How does it feel to look around here? If the view isn't good, we'll move to another spot."

"No need, this place looks great, and Brother Chongyue is very popular."

Although Cecilia would probably be Chongyue's sister-in-law if we were to actually count seniority, no one would take such jokes to heart, and Chongyue was happy to have another sister.

"He's very popular, but... why won't he find someone to marry?"

With a hint of helplessness, Mei Xue rested her chin on her hand and leaned against the city wall, looking down at the martial arts arena. She had to admit that Chong Yue's status as a grandmaster was truly impressive. He had grown up listening to Mei Xue's stories and had become a legend in the martial arts world of the Great Yan Dynasty.

"marry?"

The little angel was sucking her finger with some curiosity. She was almost eight years old and had seen many things with Mei Xue, so she naturally knew what marriage was all about, not to mention that her mother, Felia, was constantly urging her on.

"Yes, getting married... finding someone you love to live with, isn't that a good thing? Why are you so stubborn?"

Actually, Mei Xue didn't necessarily want Chong Yue to give her a whole grandchild to hold. The little fox was just worried that if Chong Yue continued like this, he would become indifferent to the human world. He transformed from a beast into a human and became indifferent to the changes of time and the vicissitudes of life. He saw through everything and reached a different kind of indifference, just like Mei Xue in the past, but no one helped him stabilize his heart.

"Can I marry my brother too?"

Cecilia's words almost made Mei Xue fall headfirst off the city wall, but this kind of thing was not unusual for Mei Xue. Nian and Xi had been beaten a lot for this when they were young. Of course, Mei Xue would not bear to hit Cecilia. He just subconsciously thought about it while holding his tail.

"Well... it's not impossible when you grow up."

No joke, Mei Xue is really thinking about this. Last time in Laterano, he and Cecilia almost went to the civil affairs bureau to get their marriage certificate. Putting everything else aside, he and Cecilia like each other. Of course, the little angel's age is a factor, so this matter can only wait until later.

Even if all her memories were restored, given Mei Xue's personality—she doesn't like to think things through—she would easily act on her whims, doing whatever she wanted and saying whatever she wanted.

"Will it be enough for me to grow up to be like Sister Lily of the Valley?"

"This... I think it should be a bit bigger."

Mentioning Lily of the Valley, Mei Xue scratched his head helplessly. He recalled that night when she and Rosemary dragged him into the room. In this situation, whose fault was it? Hmm, Kal'tsit should take the blame!

Moreover, there are indeed people suitable for Chongyue, but unfortunately, they are unrequited. But it's about time, isn't it?

Just as Mei Xue was lost in thought, Chong Yue stood steadily on the martial arts stage. He did nothing, but just standing there gave people a sense of solidity and stability. Anyone who had studied martial arts could see that his breathing and posture reflected his solid basic skills, which could not be achieved by talent alone, but by decades of daily training.

"The Grandmaster is younger than I thought."

"It's probably because she has the secret to staying young."

Listening to what the people around him were saying, Du Yaoye also felt that Chongyue was indeed too young. Although he looked like an uncle at first glance, he had been guarding the border for decades. If you go back further... who knows how old he is now.

Seeing that quite a few people had arrived, Chongyue breathed a sigh of relief. He saw a familiar figure: a slightly overweight old man with gray hair, holding a hammer in his hand.

"Everyone, I apologize for the trouble today, but I have something to announce."

As soon as Chongyue spoke, the noisy crowd immediately quieted down. Everyone respected this grandmaster. For these martial arts heroes, apart from legendary figures like the Fox Fairy who could provide secret manuals and guidance, Chongyue was the pinnacle of martial arts they could reach.

There are even rumors that most of the martial arts in the world originated from him.

"I have been guarding the border at Yumen for decades, and now I am starting to feel that I am no longer up to the task. It is time for me to step down."

These words were like a thunderclap, completely silencing everyone. If it was quiet before, it was now deathly silent. Then everyone couldn't help but erupt in a commotion.

"A Grandmaster stepping down? How could that be!"

"This is so sudden."

"However, after guarding the frontier for so many years without ever leaving its side, Grandmaster really deserves a good rest."

People debated this endlessly, but everyone felt it was too sudden. The resignation of a grandmaster was a major event that shocked them, but it was also something that was reasonable.

"I heard that the fox spirit has arrived at Yumen. I wonder if it's related to this matter."

Last night, Mei Xue didn't try to hide herself, so it's not surprising that she was seen.

"Could it be that the Grandmaster is going to leave with the fox spirit and go to the fairyland to cultivate? That would be a good thing."

Regardless of how others viewed the matter, Chongyue needed to finish speaking, so he gathered his strength to make his voice louder.

"But when I step down, I will select someone from Yumen to keep a sword for me. As for the criteria... anyone who ranks in the top ten of the martial arts list will have a chance. If anyone can defeat me, they can get the sword directly."

Perhaps worried that people might overthink things, Chongyue didn't give them a chance to ponder and directly explained the origin of the sword.

"The sword in my hand was given to me by the fox spirit back then. Although it can't be called a divine weapon, it still has special significance."

As he spoke, Chongyue untied the cloth strip from the sword. It was indeed just an ordinary-looking ancient sword. However, Chongyue did not mention that this sword had accompanied him for a thousand years. Thanks to the blessing of plum blossoms and snow on it, it had always remained in this state, never rusting or breaking. As a weapon, it was quite rare.

The combination of a grandmaster and a fox spirit, one a heavyweight and the other a legend, ignited the passion of chivalrous heroes. Chongyue didn't say much, but respectfully clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.

"Big brother is still as dashing as ever."

As soon as he stepped off the stage, Chongyue was blocked by his good younger sister Nian. He was both amused and exasperated, because the saying "unsolicited kindness is either a trick or a thief" couldn't be more fitting for Nian.

"Ninth Sister, what are you doing now?"

"Hey, big brother, it's just that... you see, you're going to step down anyway, right? You haven't decided where to go yet, so how about this, how about going to Rhodes Island?"

A smile, strikingly similar to Kroos's, appeared on Nian's face, clearly indicating ill intent.

"Rhodes Island...that's an interesting place. What, are you really going to throw a family party?"

"It's not just that."

Nian rubbed his hands awkwardly, then looked around to make sure that Mei Xue and Xi were not there.

"It's that, I want to make a movie, but I really need a martial arts choreographer. Anyway, you're free, so why don't you help me out? This isn't the first time."

As a martial arts master of the Great Yan Dynasty, Chong Yue has appeared in many movies, such as "Jade Gate Storm" and "Jade Gate Inn". He has a good sense of the camera and is more than capable of choreographing martial arts.

"Making a movie, that's a good idea."

Since he had nothing better to do, and Chongyue was unaware of Nian's directing skills, he simply agreed out of pampering his younger sister.

At the other end of the Yumen Council Hall, Zuo Xuanliao and the observers of the Imperial Observatory were discussing matters, with the Grand Tutor and Wei Yanwu also present.

"According to the fox spirit, the natural disaster will arrive at 11:00 tomorrow, and it will be quite large."

"The best solution right now is to separate the urban areas and speed up the process to avoid them..."

"No, the fox spirit said that Yumen cannot avoid this natural disaster."

Zuo Xuanliao shook his head. Mei Xue had already said that, so the meaning was clear. The observer thought for a moment.

"In that case, we can only confront the natural disaster head-on, using the Screen Guards to block most of its power, and leaving the rest to us. In addition, I have another matter to ask General Zuo to grant."

"explain."