Talulah, I'm still a child.

Well, it seems we can't count on Chixiao. We can only conduct a thorough search within Rhodes Island or wait until Nian and Xi arrive.

Lin Qingyan hung up the phone on his own initiative. Chen Huijie guessed that the other party was probably also in a state of turmoil and full of questions at this moment.

"Crimson Sky, come back."

Chen Huijie waved to Chixiao in the sky, took out her sword sheath, and Chixiao flew into it on her own. Don't be fooled by Chixiao's seemingly crazy behavior just now; she's actually quite clever.

Mei Xue's cognitive barrier can distort many things, but Chi Xiao is special. Chi Xiao's intelligence comes from Mei Xue, so she can bypass the cognitive barrier to find Mei Xue's location.

However, Chixiao Sword wasn't stupid. At that time, Mei Xue's behavior clearly showed that she didn't want others to know her identity. If she helped capture the little fox under such circumstances, it would make Mei Xue resent her. She was hoping to make a kitchen knife for Mei Xue in the future. The little fox's hands were fragrant and soft, hehe, much better than Chen Huijie's.

"Why do I suddenly feel so uneasy..."

Chen Huijie scratched her head, feeling an urge to curse, but she didn't know who was talking about her behind her back. After thinking about it, she realized it could only be one person.

"Talulah, I'll get you arrested sooner or later!"

"Ah!"

Just as Chen Huijie finished speaking, Talulah couldn't help but sneeze, thankfully not towards Mei Xue.

"Is your sister catching a cold?"

"No way, you know me well. How could Drake catch a cold? It's probably your sister Chen who's been talking badly about me behind my back."

"Sister Chen isn't that kind of person, is she?"

"That only applies to when you're around."

Talulah rubbed Mei Xue's head, marveling at how easy it was to pet the little fox. She took a deep breath; without Chen Huijie, she felt incredibly relaxed. If Specter wasn't here, it would be even better. There weren't many people around, and she... cough cough, no, she still had to maintain her image. This was just something to think about.

However, Talulah was right. Even the most ill-tempered person would restrain themselves and smile in front of Mei Xue, as if they were seeing something they loved dearly and couldn't bear to destroy.

No one could resist Mei Xue! No one!

"By the way, have Miss Talulah and Mei Xue known each other for a long time? They seem to have a very good relationship."

Upon arriving at Rhodes Island's elementary school, Specter glanced at Mei Xue and Talulah... and there was always a feeling that there was no gap between them, and no room for anyone else.

"Of course, we're the best of friends, you know, all the rings on my hand are..."

"Brother Meixue!"

The sudden sound interrupted Talulah's words. Before Specter and Talulah could react, Suzuran pounced on her and pinned Meixue to the ground.

Then, under Talulah's almost fiery gaze, Suzuran kissed Meixue, well, even if it was just on the cheek.

New World Trinity: Dragon and Fox Battle

After school, Suzuran had never looked forward to it so much. In fact, during the last class, she even considered lying and saying she had a stomachache to ask for leave. However, that was highly unlikely. As a good girl, she couldn't bring herself to do such a thing, even though it wouldn't be too difficult for her to do so, given her reputation.

However... it's not that Suzuran didn't want to, but the teacher for the last class was Kal'tsit, and to pretend to be sick in front of her would be rather rude.

But all I can say is that Suzuran truly deserves to be chosen as a fox spirit's companion in the old world; her luck is unparalleled.

Actually, if you look at it from a slightly different angle, you'll find that if Linglan's experience were placed in a fantasy novel, she would be a protagonist. First of all, her parents have special identities. Her father is a priest of the Eastern Kingdom and a descendant of gods, and her mother is a ruthless assassin from a Syracuse underworld family. She was so young... By the way, is she a time traveler or a reincarnated person?

Let's just call it time travel then. After all, no matter how similar the new world and the old world are, they can't be considered the same world.

So, if you calculate it this way, Linglan also has the transmigrator buff, and finally... she has a host spirit, Su Xue'er, who, judging from her age, is an old lady. Of course, Su Xue'er can't hear this, or she'll get a beating.

In conclusion, with mysterious parents, a time traveler, possession, and her own exceptional talent, Linglan could easily write a novel and be the protagonist. If anyone doubts her, she can stand up and use herself as a real example to refute them. Moreover, because she is Meixue's bride, her luck is also very strong, making her a perfect protagonist template.

And now the plot... is a bit strange.

"???"

"Get out of my way!"

Under the questioning gaze of Specter Shark, an angry Talulah pulled Lily of the Valley off Mei Xue, then picked up the little fox and helped pat the dust off him. She held Mei Xue tightly in her arms, watching the fox spirit who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere warily.

Yes, in Talulah's eyes, Lily of the Valley is now a complete vixen, and upon closer inspection, she looks quite threatening.

(Oops, I almost accidentally included Mei Xue in the insult, my apologies.)

Talulah quickly patted the head of the little fox in her arms, which puzzled Mei Xue. However, the little fox still waved to Lily of the Valley.

"Lily of the Valley, do you know Plum Blossom Snow?"

As a member of Rhodes Island, Suzuran is quite famous throughout the island. She is young, sensible, cute, and well-behaved, making her very popular. Some people have even said things like wanting to marry Miss Suzuran, which would land them in jail.

"Yes, I've known Brother Meixue for a long time. If you really count, it might be even longer than Sister Talulah."

"...Do you know me?"

Talulah was now somewhat bewildered. She was certain she had never met Linglan, but how could Linglan possibly know her? And how could this be? She knew Meixue even before she did… No, something was definitely not right.

"Yes, Brother Meixue always talks to me about Sister Talulah, and he can't help but laugh every time he talks about it."

Lily of the Valley didn't rush to assert her dominance as she had before. Talulah was no ordinary enemy. While Lily of the Valley's strengths could overwhelm Rosemary and others, they were less effective against Talulah, who was an absolutely formidable foe.

However, neither Linglan nor Su Xueer know whether Talulah has realized that she actually has a huge advantage that can determine the outcome of the battle, more than anyone else.

However, given Talulah's personality, even if she knew, she probably wouldn't use it. Although she has the most domineering personality, she only shows all her softness and warmth when she is with Mei Xue, and she would never do that.

"……Really?"

Since Linglan had said so, Talulah naturally lowered her head to look at Meixue in her arms. She no longer had the strong hostility she had shown before. She couldn't bring herself to dislike such a cute little girl as Linglan.

Mei Xue pondered for a moment, then nodded affirmatively. When spending time with friends of similar age, such as Rhodes Island and Suzuran, the little fox would always find herself bringing up the group in the Reunion Movement.

Alina's gentleness and her energy in teaching him to cook, the snowman Frostnova sculpted for him and the scarf she knitted for him, playing hide-and-seek with Sasha, patrolling on Patriot's shoulders, and playing mahjong with the Yeti team—these are all precious and beautiful memories for him.

Of course, the one mentioned most often is Talulah, because Meixue lived with Talulah during the Reunion Movement. Everyone could see that Talulah had feelings for Meixue, but because Meixue looked too young at the time, Talulah could only keep her feelings to herself. Later, when she found out that Meixue was actually older than her, she stopped pretending.

Even now, Suzuran still remembers that Meixue was always happy whenever Talulah was mentioned. The little fox would talk about many of Talulah's excellent qualities, such as her imposing presence and her beautiful appearance. Meixue rarely mentioned Talulah's fighting style because Talulah wanted to leave him with the impression that she could protect him, as well as her more feminine side. She was worried that if Meixue treated her like a brother in the future, that would be truly terrible.

However, Mei Xue would also mention Talulah's bad points, such as his bad sleeping posture, occasional picky eating, and his tendency to bite her ears while sleeping, though fortunately he wasn't very strong. Even when talking about these things, Mei Xue was still smiling. For Mei Xue, whose mind was not much stronger than that of a twelve-year-old child at the time, Talulah was truly the brightest light that lit up the darkness at night.

"That's more like it, but I don't quite understand why you two know each other?"

Talulah glanced at Mei Xue, then at Ling Lan. Although Ling Lan wasn't in her restored memories, the more she looked, the more something seemed off. For some reason, the more she looked, the more she felt that Ling Lan and Mei Xue were a couple, and she, the rightful wife, seemed more like a later third party.

No, you can't think like that, you won't be able to go back!

"Are you two... siblings?"

When Talulah heard Lily call Meixue "brother," she thought that the two must have this kind of relationship. No, they must have this kind of relationship!

After all, upon closer inspection, they are both Vulpo, and they are about the same height. Although one is golden and the other is snow-white and silver, their ears are also different. Lily of the Valley has wide, drooping ears, while Plum Snow has pointed ears. But they are both nine-tailed foxes, so it is hard to doubt that they are not related.

"No, I call Mei Xue brother just because I'm younger. Although we are both Volpo and Nine-Tails, we are not of the same race. Mei Xue brother... is the only one."

After a moment's hesitation, Linglan finally spoke up. The fragment within Linglan's body was the first to know when Su Xue'er died. Then came the lament, because she knew better than anyone that Mei Xue would truly be all alone from then on.

With Mei Xue's current abilities, she could indeed greatly extend the lifespan of her kin, perhaps by a thousand, ten thousand, or even a hundred thousand years. However, it is not forever. A person's lifespan has a limit and cannot be extended indefinitely. Mei Xue is an exception because the concept of a lifespan does not exist for her, and therefore, the issue of lifespan does not apply to her.

Moreover, Mei Xue knew very well that the longer one lived, the easier it was to fall into a dead end. Just like the previous King of Shapeshifters, who, as the oldest being of the Sarkaz court, had a long history and a long lifespan, the longer he lived, the harder it was for him to find the meaning of his life.

Because if you live long enough, even the Foolish Old Man can move mountains. For ordinary people, life is short, and they can always find something to make their lives fulfilling or busy. But for immortal beings... shapeshifters are so bored that they want to try death. So Mei Xue doesn't dare to casually extend people's lives. He doesn't want the people he cherishes to fall into the torment of that sense of emptiness.

(Can you be the one who stays by his side the longest?)

Linglan's eyes revealed this question, which was not only her question, but also the question from the remnant soul of Su Xue'er within her body. Talulah subconsciously felt that this gaze was too sharp, making her dare not meet it at first glance.

But she was fearless. Facing Linglan head-on, their eyes met, and she felt that the man was truly hostile. Subconsciously, she hugged Meixue's shoulders even tighter.

"When...did you two meet?"

“I’ve known Mei Xue since I was a child.”

Since bragging is free, I might as well say more. In this kind of emotional battle, the most important thing is to seize the initiative. Suzuran knows this very well. She is undoubtedly at a disadvantage now, after all... Talulah can take Meixue to get a marriage certificate now, but she can't.

Moreover, this isn't entirely wrong. Linglan has a part of Su Xue'er inside her body. Su Xue'er and Mei Xue have known each other since childhood, so rounding up, Linglan can also be considered to have known Mei Xue since childhood.

"is that true?"

Talulah looked at Meixue again. The little fox twitched his ears and nodded. He knew to some extent where Linglan's confidence came from.

"Didn't you say you only have one older sister?"

"Indeed, she only has one biological older sister; Linglan is not her biological sister."

"But kissing is allowed."

Lily of the Valley raised her hand to add, while Ghost Shark watched this scene and felt it was truly exceptional... well, as an artist with considerable talent in Agor, Ghost Shark felt that this scene was quite dramatic, and it would probably be quite popular if it were adapted into a play and performed in Agor. It just goes to show how chaotic the entertainment industry is.

She never expected that Linglan would know Meixue, let alone that the two of them were childhood sweethearts. This was interesting; she felt like she could watch a good show.

Moreover, Specter had no intention of getting involved in this drama. Even though she did have a crush on Mei Xue that she couldn't explain, she didn't think she could participate. Her intuition told her that the current confrontation between Suzuran and Talulah did not allow any outsiders to interfere. This girl, who was even smaller than Mei Xue, was now more powerful than ever before, enough to rival Talulah.

(Is Lily of the Valley really that strong?)

This aura doesn't seem to be the result of talent or Originium Arts. To have such an aura, it's clear that Suzuran herself is not as simple as she appears. It seems that the entire Rhodes Island has underestimated this naive girl.

So... what about Mei Xue?

Ghost Shark looked at Mei Xue. What she was most curious about was this little fox. Her fondness for Mei Xue was definitely not unfounded. However, she still couldn't understand what it was about this little fox that she cared about. Was it because he was cute? Perhaps that was part of the reason, but it couldn't be the whole story.

There must be something else, something else that makes her care so much about Mei Xue. And since Ling Lan knows Mei Xue, and Talulah and Mei Xue have a very close relationship, she must be able to get something from it.

"So what exactly is your relationship?"

Although she had a rough idea, Talulah didn't believe it.

"Me and Brother Meixue are... Sister Talulah, do you really need to plug your ears in such a hurry?"

Linglan's expression was starting to crack. Talulah was being so childish; just as she was about to speak, Talulah covered her ears.

Wei: "I won't listen, I won't listen, I won't pay attention to the vixen... I won't listen, she's a vixen..."

She muttered to herself, no matter what Suzuran said, as long as it was the answer that Talulah least wanted to believe, she would choose to pretend she didn't hear it. If she couldn't hear it, she simply couldn't hear it.

I felt like I was being scolded, but it also felt like I wasn't. Because if Su Xue'er were to take control of the body of the character Linglan, she would indeed be a genuine vixen. However, the only person this vixen would want to seduce is Mei Xue, who is leaning against Talulah's chest.

Speaking of Mei Xue, Ghost Shark and Suzuran suddenly realized that the little fox hadn't said a word since earlier. However, Mei Xue wasn't the kind of person who was completely useless when the harem was in turmoil. The little fox was surprisingly talented at balancing her many tails.

However, Mei Xue has not spoken yet because the little fox noticed something just now.

While he was asleep, Skadi's memories returned without his noticing. The conflict that arose last night because of Talulah has resurfaced, and repairing it is no longer so easy.

Although Mei Xue's followers and he hadn't forgotten to rush to repair things while they were strolling around earlier, the chain reaction caused by the conflict had already been laid in the groundwork. Mei Xue estimated that it would explode after tonight, and unfortunately, the affected area was Rhodes Island, dragging almost everyone related to Mei Xue into it.

This means that by tomorrow morning, the little fox will probably be waiting at the door.

"...Sister, why don't we go eat first?"