Becoming a Fox Spirit from Under One Person.

The young woman paused, looked up at the woman sewing clothes beside her, and asked in confusion, "Mother, so many elders tried everything before but couldn't get the fox spirit any closer, yet he is clearly very kind."

The woman stopped her needlework and scolded with a hint of indulgence, "Silly girl, you have no sense of propriety when you talk. If you keep nagging like this, won't the fox spirit hear everything?"

"Ah! Then why is that?" the girl asked the fox directly.

“I’m rebellious,” Chen Ruoan replied.

He couldn't explain why, but he felt that the change in the mother and daughter's physique was something he had raised, so what was wrong with enjoying it a little?

The grooming service was in progress when Feng Tianyang barged in.

The little devil stared at the fox in the girl's arms for a long time before asking, "Can I snuggle into her arms too?"

Ok?

The little girl was startled.

“I grew up without a mother. My father raised us by farming in the mountains and fields. He said that my brother and I were born and raised by nature. No one had ever held me like this before, just like my mother.”

The fox looked up, and was moved by what it saw.

Poor child.

"Oh dear, poor little Tianyang." The woman put down her needlework and embraced Feng Tianyang.

Just as Chen Ruoan was feeling incredibly touched by this heartwarming scene, the atmosphere suddenly changed. He clearly saw Feng Tianyang bury his face in the woman's chest and rub against her, his lips curving upwards in an uncontrollable smile.

Ok?

That lecherous brat!

When the "Thirty-Six Thieves" swore brotherhood, Granny Yihua said that Feng Tianyang had a philandering look and was a troublesome character. She never expected that he would have the potential to become a lecher since childhood.

Who taught you?

Chen Ruoan transformed into human form, clenched his fist and tapped Feng Tianyang on the head, then walked out of the room amidst the puzzled gazes of the mother and daughter.

Why did you hit me?

"Little brat, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. At such a young age, who taught you this trick?"

“Last year, my uncle and aunt climbed over the wall in the middle of the night. I think my aunt must have felt very comfortable there. Otherwise, why would my uncle, who is so old, still be breastfeeding like a child?”

Chen Ruoan watched with dead fish eyes as Feng Tianyang kept rubbing his little head.

Wait a minute, won't this ordinary lesson lead to some bad karma?

The fox's golden eyes flashed, revealing the thread of fate.

The red ones are alright.

The prayer tree branches shimmer with spiritual light. The thread of fate nurtured by the wind and sky did not become a separate treasure certificate, but was engraved together with the people of this mountain valley.

Liangshan, the third offering site.

This time, the memorial tablet carries a different meaning. It is not a guardian deity for praying for peace, nor a matchmaker for people, but rather the "God of Spring," the "God of Harvest," and the "Grandpa of Grain."

The fox's business scope is becoming increasingly broad.

Chen Ruoan threw Feng Tianyang back home, then his figure flickered and he transformed back into a fox, heading straight towards the deep mountains.

The forest was silent, and the path was still.

Before they had gone half a mile, the fox's ears suddenly stood straight up, and the tip of its nose twitched slightly.

Several auras, deliberately concealed yet difficult to hide, lingered around them—a group of shamans with ulterior motives.

"The emperor hasn't come, but this dog of a servant has."

The fox's eyes narrowed slightly, its mind brightening as the golden scroll hung high on the branch.

Since it has been given the name "God of Spring," let's use it to develop supernatural powers.

Chen Ruoan secretly made a wish and cultivated the little wood element magic she had obtained to become increasingly mysterious and profound.

"Take this Blue Silver Entanglement move..."

Forget it, bad luck.

"Wood element, dragon entwined with whiskers".

Rumble!

The Liangshan shamans who were secretly following them didn't know what was happening, but they felt the soil under their feet churning, as if something was about to break through the earth.

"Something's not right, let's retreat!"

"This is different from the elves I've encountered before!"

The tree roots lying dormant underground grew wildly in response to Chen Ruoan's wishes, like countless iron spears tempered with spiritual energy, breaking through the soil and piercing straight towards the few sneaky shamans.

Stab it!

In an instant, warm blood gushed down, flowing along the thick, hard roots, instantly staining the soft, newly moistened soil red, turning the tender grass and new shoots all over the ground into a dazzling scarlet.

After the Liangshan shamans died, the spirits they carried also fled.

The fox's paws lightly brushed across the damp mud, its paw pads picking up a few specks of fine, rain-soaked dust.

As the blood rain subsided, Chen Ruoan surveyed the scene before him and sighed:

"It was a good rain, soaking the mountains and awakening the beasts. Such vitality makes it a perfect start to the year."

Chapter 71 What Kind of Sword Heart

A few days later, a spring rain completely extinguished the lingering chill of winter, and the mountains and fields turned into a pleasing warm green.

Chen Ruoan guided the growth of wild vines and thorns, and with his ability to observe the mountain's energy, he planned the layout of the mountain for the surrounding people.

This change took nearly five months.

Once the layout was complete, the entrance was a place where yin energy accumulated. The cave was extremely narrow at first, barely wide enough for one person to pass through. After walking several dozen steps, it suddenly opened up into a bright and spacious area.

Although there are no elaborate houses, it can still be described as a secluded paradise with fertile fields, mulberry trees, and bamboo groves.

Gazing at the magnificent scene, Zhao Shanhai exclaimed, "This is truly a miraculous feat!"

Chen Ruoan smiled and said, "With favorable timing and fertile land, as long as people are willing to work hard, this land will eventually see the revival of all things. However, the transformation of thought and the awakening of people's hearts cannot be achieved overnight."

"You have a long road ahead and heavy responsibilities on your shoulders. When you have accomplished great things in the future, and look back at these few acres of land today, you will probably think that they were just an insignificant beginning on your journey."

Zhao Shanhai shook his head: "It's not insignificant. Mr. An, are you really not considering taking us another trip forward?"

“A leader will emerge from among you to guide you forward.”

What if one day we feel lost again?

Chen Ruoan leaped lightly out, stepping on the green vines.

"Then, let's pray to the fox again."

···

Today marks the day the fox decides to leave the Liangshan area.

The Feng family father and son, along with a group of Liangshan shamans, bid farewell in the Feng family courtyard. The remaining four ghosts and Zhao Shanhai were talking about something. With the ancestral tablets enshrined in the mountains, the farewell seemed to be a less sad thing.

For the Liangshan shamans, the fact that the fox had not made a contract with anyone was a great blessing.

Otherwise, if the fox really does end up with someone else, the remaining people will probably have to live with envy every day.

Chen Ruoan said to Tiansheng and Tianyang, "It is certainly a good thing that the two little ones are exceptionally talented, but they should not be arrogant or look down on others. In the future, even if they cannot achieve sainthood through nine thoughts, they should at least think thrice before acting."

"Especially you, don't peep into your elders' privacy, and don't learn strange things."

Feng Tianyang was singled out.

"That's because Auntie shouted too loudly..." Feng Tianyang muttered softly.

"Alright, farewell."

With a flick of its tail, Chen Ruoan soared into the sky, stepping on the clouds.

When the fox first came to Liangshan, it faced the northwest wind. Now, heading east, it faces the humid southwest airflow. Both times, it is in a situation of fighting against the wind.

After Zhao Shanhai stayed behind, the Five Ghosts lost their eldest brother, and Zhong Lao Er automatically rose in seniority.

Throughout the journey, Chen Ruoan listened to the four ghosts sigh and lament.

"Is the sorrow of parting really that heavy?" the fox asked.

"Ah~"

The four ghosts sighed in unison. Following Chen Ruoan was ultimately a matter of living under someone else's roof, but finding a cause they were willing to dedicate their "ghostly lives" to, like their eldest brother, seemed impossible.

Unwilling to return to heaven and earth, yet with no clear path forward, I drift aimlessly, lost in a daze...

“Speak plainly. You are vengeful ghosts, not resentful women.”

"I just feel a bit empty inside."

Chen Ruoan was curious. She hadn't expected the four ghosts to use such avant-garde language. As ghosts who no longer faced survival difficulties, they were starting to consider their spiritual needs.

Among the four ghosts, Yao Cheng is all alone and has no attachment to his homeland. In fact, the five ghosts have already completed their karmic connections, and the fox really has no time to help find the value of "ghost life".

"If you continue to follow me, you can stay wherever you want and make a difference."

Instead of heading towards Mount Tai in a straight line, Chen Ruoan went east, heading straight for Jinxi Village.

Since their bond was formed, the villagers of Jinxi have been hardworking and diligent, and their offerings to the fox have never ceased. With autumn approaching, the fox, who has just acquired the power of the wood element, is ready to bestow upon Jinxi Village a bountiful harvest.

On the way, we passed by Longhu Mountain, where we could catch up with Zhang Zhiwei and take a look at the Fox Fairy Hall in the mountains.

The fox traveled at a leisurely pace, covering more than three thousand miles. August had passed, and the tail end of September was approaching. Upon entering the border region of Jiangxi, he soon came across a mountainous wilderness.

The entire mountain forest was shrouded in a thick layer of mist.

"What a strange place."

At this moment, the autumn sun is shining brightly and the mountains should be covered with a clear autumn scene, so why is there an inescapable fog?

Chen Ruoan's golden eyes flashed as he used his "Observation Method" to perceive the mountains and fields, only to see blurry blue lines forming perfect circles in the mountains.

The inner layer of the circle is a perfectly formed seven-pointed star, with its tips pointing to the east, south, west, north, and four corners. Between the rings, runes are densely engraved.

It looks exactly like something out of Western alchemy.