Talulah, I'm still a child.

But this mother is really unreliable. It's one thing that she can't cook, but since she was little, she's made her do housework under the pretext of "so that you can support yourself in the future." She herself always clings to Meixue and won't let go, making it hard to tell who the real daughter is.

Of course, now was not the time to think about such things. Phil thought for a moment and made sure he hadn't misheard; Mostima really meant it that way.

"You mean... my dad and I aren't related by blood?"

"Yes."

This isn't Mostima lying; it's the truth. Mei Xue's daughter is essentially an embodiment of a part of his power, so there can't be a simple blood connection between them. In fact, there was no blood relationship between Su Xue'er and Mei Xue back then.

"This……"

The news came so suddenly that Phil didn't know what to say and almost fell to the ground, but he still tried his best to remain calm.

"Just kidding, it's just an April Fool's joke, don't take it seriously."

Mostima said that, but Phil, who was already in a daze, didn't listen at all. She walked out the door stiffly with her backpack on, thankfully not to the point of losing her mind, otherwise it would have been quite dangerous to walk on the street.

"...Did she even listen to what I was saying?"

Scratching her head in confusion, Mostima sensed something was off about Phil's departure. Out of a mother's responsibility, she picked up the breakfast on the table and followed her daughter, secretly escorting her from home to school. Only after ensuring her daughter's safety did she return home.

For Phil, who was only twelve years old, the impact of those words was simply too great. The key thing was that after learning the news, she didn't feel a huge shock. On the contrary, how should I put it... she was actually a little happy and excited, which was really strange.

Phil couldn't understand why he had these feelings, and he was confused.

"Um, Phil, could you answer this...?"

"Choose B, the three are related by the sum of squares."

Although she was daydreaming throughout class, these questions were still child's play for Phil. She could figure them out at a glance, and even without looking, she could guess correctly by guessing randomly thanks to Mei Xue's good luck. Remy, who sat next to her, passed the exam using the same trick. It's said that Remy is already considering whether to remove multiple-choice questions from the exam.

"Correct answer... Please sit down. If you feel unwell, please remember to tell the teacher."

Cecilia, the math teacher, was at a loss for words. She was a gentle person by nature and a well-behaved and sensible child. Even after becoming a teacher, she hadn't changed much. She couldn't say anything too harsh because, by relation, Phil was her niece.

However, thanks to this connection, Remy dared not cause any trouble in Cecilia's class. Compared to her aunt Remy, this Aunt Cecilia was truly terrifying.

If you offend Remian, you'll probably just get a beating, or at most complain to Exusiai. But Cecilia is different. She's Mei Xue's most beloved younger sister. Even though she's now 1.65 meters tall and 20 centimeters taller than Mei Xue, she still treats him like Mei Xue's sister, which really touches the little fox. Amiya and Suzuran stopped calling him "brother" after they grew up and were taller than him. Not to mention Wu Lian and Rosemary, they've never called him that!

Therefore, the favored Cecilia could be said to have the power to reach the highest levels of society; she could summon Mei Xue to school with just one phone call.

"Hey, sis, are you alright? This is the first time I've ever seen you daydreaming in class."

Remyane leaned closer and asked in a low voice, while also watching to see if Cecilia was deliberately looking this way. As a typical good student, Phil would never daydream in class, which was completely different from her younger sister. As for Remyane's daughter, who was the second oldest of the three, Fia, she was in the next class. Otherwise, it would be too pitiful to have to face her mother's face in class.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little flustered."

Phil didn't give much of a reply. After all, the person giving the lesson was his aunt, and he had to give her some face.

When get out of class ended, Remy was quite unceremoniously approached. She was very curious about what could be making her older sister so distracted.

"Sis, are you really alright?"

"It's nothing... but how should I put it, Xiaoyin, if you and Dad weren't related by blood, how would you feel?"

Asking this question is essentially like revealing one's innermost thoughts. However, Remyune didn't think much of it, only briefly considering the possibility before her eyes lit up.

"That's wonderful!"

"...Good? What's so good about it?"

Phil couldn't quite figure it out for a moment, and even wondered if his sister had somehow lost her mind.

"Of course! If we're not related by blood, doesn't that mean we can get married?!"

Remy rubbed her hands together excitedly, feeling that her older sister had provided a great opportunity for the family.

"I'll forge a paternity test later and then go to my dad... he's the easiest to fool anyway."

Seeing his sister's excited expression, Phil felt that his family shouldn't have told her about this. It seemed that she was about to cause a family disaster. He hoped that Aunt Angel wouldn't be so heartless as to bury this daughter.

However, Remy's words also stirred up a wave of emotion within Phil, and she seemed to understand where the feeling of excitement in her heart came from.

But even though she understood, she subconsciously felt that this shouldn't be happening, and thus spent the entire day studying in a state of inner turmoil.

When I got home in the afternoon, I could smell the aroma of food as soon as I opened the door. I put down my schoolbag and ran to the kitchen door. Seeing Mei Xue, who was busy inside wearing a home apron, a feeling of happiness welled up in my heart.

"Dad!"

With Mostima absent, it was only natural for him to act spoiled. Phil hugged Mei Xue tightly from behind. This little fox, who was only slightly taller than him, seemed more like a male figure with a closer relationship than a father.

"You've had a hard day. Dinner will be ready soon. Go watch some TV or play some games. Your mom won't be back until eight."

"But... Father, why do you treat me like a daughter when we're not related by blood..."

"Is that even a question? Because you're my daughter."

The two seemed to be on different wavelengths, yet somehow they clicked. Phil could tell that Mei Xue was telling the truth, and the little fox also thought that Mostima had told her the actual situation.

"Many times, relationships are not maintained by blood ties. Such relationships are too fragile. Whether or not we are related by blood does not affect our relationship."

"...I feel much more at ease now that you say that."

Did your mother say something?

"Ah, it's nothing. She just told me the truth. I've figured some things out on my own."

Phil shook his head and then kissed Mei Xue on the cheek; this level of intimacy was perfectly acceptable.

However, because of Mostima's words, this April Fool's joke may bring some unpredictable changes to this family in the future.

Chapter 115 Making a Wish to Plum Blossoms

Eureka is such an unlucky guy, how can you even describe it? It's simple, even Mei Xue couldn't save him.

"Although those minor misfortunes are gone, there are still a lot of major misfortunes. I'm almost driven crazy, boohoo."

Holding Mei Xue's tail, Eureka cried her heart out. She was no longer as reserved with the little fox as she had been in the Great Yan Dynasty, and didn't treat herself as an outsider at all. Perhaps she had just experienced the ups and downs of life and was a little too excited.

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. She had only been able to live a peaceful and happy life thanks to Mei Xue's jade pendant. Today, after encountering such a situation, she almost despaired of her life. Then, Mei Xue happened to appear and saved her.

"Because of Eureka, your fate... truly is worthy of the body you chose."

Mei Xue hadn't looked closely before due to time constraints, but now that she'd taken another look, wow! If everyone has their own star in the sky, then Eureka's destined star must be a jinx; no one else would dare claim to be one.

Even the fragment of Su Xue'er in Mei Xue's tail kept muttering that this girl was a very suitable vessel. After all, Eureka herself was the last trick left by Su Xue'er when she manipulated the lines of fate. It was the most suitable body she prepared for herself. The reason why Eureka met Mei Xue several times was entirely because the part of Su Xue'er's power in her body instinctively made her get close to the little fox.

Therefore, it's perfectly fine to say she's the unlucky child of Mei Xue's family, though she's not their biological daughter.

"I can't help it... but I don't want to accept my fate."

"That's true, but there are ways."

The little fox scratched his head. Actually, Eureka's matter wasn't difficult for him at the moment, but it couldn't be said to be very simple either, because it involved some of Eureka's personal choices.

"Please, you must save my life!"

Eureka was practically begging Mei Xue to kneel down and cling to the little fox's leg. She knew very well that the opportunity to improve her future was right in front of her. During her two days on Rhodes Island, she had heard a lot about Mei Xue and knew that this little fox was not just simply lucky, but could also bring good luck to others.

"I lost my job in Dosoles, I lost my job in Siesta, I lost my job in Laterano... I also had trouble finding a job in Da Yan, and I couldn't pay off my loan. If it weren't for Rhodes Island, I don't know how I would survive."

(That's so tragic)

The little fox twitched its ears, then reached out and rubbed Eureka's head. Only then did it realize that the Eureka in front of it was not the Felin it had expected. The feel of these ears... was the same as the Lin Yuxia it had sculpted that night. This girl was a Zalak (mouse girl).

"It's not that there's no way, but... um, Eureka, what do you think of me?"

"Ah, you are quite cute. Although you are both a bit short, this kind of cute boy is very popular. In fact, you just happen to be my good spot... Oh no, anyway, Mei Xue is a very powerful person. She is a fox spirit of the Great Yan Dynasty and has a very noble status, but she is not arrogant at all. Instead, she is very approachable."

The fox spirits of the Great Yan might not be famous in other countries, but once they arrive in the Great Yan, they will understand how prestigious this title is. Even if they cannot interfere in court affairs, it does not mean that the Great Yan court will ignore Mei Xue's wishes and act arbitrarily. In fact, even now, whenever there is anything important, the Great Yan side will have the sirens notify Mei Xue immediately.

The mention of Mei Xue's height made the little fox understand why the girl was so unlucky; she really couldn't keep her mouth shut. It seemed that Eureka had also been fired for being outspoken before.

"So that means you don't dislike me, that means..."

Mei Xue took out the syringe that Kal'tsit had used before from his tail and gently pricked his fingertip. Now, even if he wanted to, ordinary weapons, even Chen Huijie's Crimson Sky and Surtr's Levadin, could not hurt his body. However, this syringe, because it was used by Kal'tsit to draw blood from Mei Xue, had mutated and could cause some damage to Mei Xue's body.

"Drink it."

The blood was crimson, with a beautiful golden hue subtly revealed within. Eureka was instantly drawn to it. At that moment, she felt more like a member of Warfarin's kin. She could clearly feel that she needed and craved this drop of blood, like someone who had been trekking through the endless yellow sands of Sargon for three days without a drop of water seeing an oasis and its clear spring water.

This stems from Eureka's inner desire; she yearns for good fortune and is therefore drawn to it. While Mei Xue's blood may not hold such allure for most people, it is a treasure to Eureka.

"Ah~ um..."

Subconsciously, he opened his mouth and took Mei Xue's index finger into his mouth. A drop of crystal-clear blood slid from the tip of his tongue into his throat. Mei Xue's finger was left without any trace. The drop of blood itself was a separate entity.

"Well!"

Realizing that her posture might be misunderstood, Eureka blushed and opened her mouth to explain, but the little fox waved his hand to indicate that it was unnecessary.

"That's settled then. From now on, Eureka, you'll be considered a familiar under my name, and your luck will naturally improve. However, you'll need to get used to it; it might be a bit noisy at night."

"Sigh, is that all?"

"correct."

"Aren't there any special effects like 'bang' followed by 'beep', which are really cool or profound? I thought all Originium Arts were like that?"

Perhaps it's because she's been a host for so long, but Eureka has seen quite a bit of the world, and she does know that some ancient Originium arts are just that cool, complete with special effects.

"There's no such thing, but Eureka is mine now. Hmm... there's something I need your help with."

"Your people..."

Mei Xue's words inevitably led people to think in some unpleasant directions, and Eureka, who was particularly good at imagining things, blushed furiously.

Mei Xue gently took out a bright red apple and took a bite. The little fox's movements were extremely elegant, even pleasing to the eye. Eureka even felt that she was that apple, so much so that she subconsciously ignored the subtle changes in her body.

"This is for my sister."

"this?"

Looking at the apple that Mei Xue handed her, Eureka was a little confused. It was even bitten by Mei Xue, and the little fox's delicate teeth marks were still imprinted on it.

"This thing can be used as a key. Sister Eureka, just keep it. It won't break."

"The key... then why did you take a bite?"

"When setting the key, a certain glutton couldn't think of anything suitable, so he simply chose his favorite apple and even took a bite out of it."

Linglan's voice came from the side, but the tone of her voice and her very obvious golden eyes clearly indicated that Su Xue'er was now in control of this body.

"Sister! Please don't reveal my embarrassing past!"

The little fox was a bit agitated, quite unhappy with Su Xue'er's behavior of sabotaging her brother.