Becoming a Fox Spirit from Under One Person.

There were very few silver ornaments left in the "Mom's Bag," and only three insects remained in the Qinghe Gu Gu. All the protective magic items had been given away, leaving only Wei Shufen's favorite anklet and earrings in the bag.

The atmosphere in the tavern was so oppressive that even the comedians who were performing on stage had gone to participate in the anti-Japanese protests.

Wei Shufen didn't drink tea; instead, she hitched a ride south along the way and continued her journey to Shandong.

It wasn't until the majestic silhouette of Mount Tai came into view, like an ancient painting rendered in bold and delicate ink under the night sky, that the pent-up frustration in Wei Shufen's heart, which had been building up for days, was finally swept away by the mountain wind and dissipated somewhat.

The ride she took along the way was not on time. The night was already deep, and the mountain breeze was cool, making her messy hair stick to her cheeks.

The fox had previously told her that the Inviting Moon Pavilion was hidden in the most secluded spot on Aolai Peak. Above, it could receive the moonlight from the sky, while below, there was a thick, impenetrable mist, layer upon layer, which would reject all uninvited guests.

The lingering fog, like shattered moonlight sinking into the mountains, made Wei Shufen shake her head as she looked at it, a self-deprecating smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

It turns out I was an uninvited guest.

Of course, perhaps the fox didn't notice.

She turned and started climbing the mountain.

Aolai Peak is inherently dangerous, with steep cliffs. Even with the help of a strange person, each step still requires a lot of effort.

Strangely enough, Wei Shufen was not afraid at all in this perilous situation.

In a daze, she remembered the days in Qinghe Miao Village. When she went up the mountain to collect herbs, she would occasionally slip and fall off a cliff. Then a warm, furry thing would appear and steadily support her falling body.

But let's skip this one.

Wei Shufen climbed up a precipitous cliff halfway up the mountain, and the Yaoyue Tower came into view.

"Is this Chen Ruoan's immortal abode?"

It was an elegant pavilion with upturned eaves reflecting the moonlight. Below, there were neatly cultivated medicinal fields, where tender herbs shimmered in the night dew. Beside the field stood a small, smooth stone ox, its surface polished to a rounded, rounded shape, exuding a touch of naivety.

In front of the pavilion stood a beautiful woman dressed in luxurious clothes, with exquisite features and an elegant demeanor.

"It's really nice, with houses, fields, and beautiful women..."

"Wait, beauty!?"

Wei Shufen's gaze darkened, like ashes after a fire had burned out, a deep, dark stare fixed on the little phoenix, and even the aura around her seemed to grow colder.

But then she thought that Chen Ruoan, with his personality, would never do something like keeping a mistress in a secluded house. So she suppressed the jealousy surging in her heart and stepped forward to ask softly, "May I ask who you are?"

The little phoenix simply replied, "The master here has gone out; please leave."

"Hmm?" Wei Shufen's heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "Chen Ruoan went out, where did he go?"

The little phoenix retorted, "Who are you?"

Wei Shufen gave her real name. Little Phoenix remembered the old story of the fox making love potions, so she told her the details: "He went to the Northeast."

"The Northeast!?" Wei Shufen raised her voice and pressed further, "How long have you been gone?"

"It's been a year and a half."

"It's been so long." Wei Shufen puffed out her cheeks and pouted, but she was helpless.

She looked up and surveyed the Inviting Moon Pavilion before her, tentatively asking, "May I go in and take a look?"

"Okay," Little Phoenix replied casually.

Wei Shufen pushed open the door and entered. The building was elegant and quiet, but there were few signs of human life inside.

Here you'll find a stone platform for grinding medicine, a study, a viewing platform for gazing into the distance, and a statue of the Goddess of Mount Tai, which is devoutly worshipped by foxes.

Her gaze swept across the room and she saw several unopened incense sticks placed in a corner of the rooftop. A thought struck her, and she quickly went forward, hugged them to her chest, and turned to run outside.

Just as she reached the door, something occurred to her, and she asked the pheasant, "May I borrow a place to wash up?"

"The fox's dwelling has running water that is brought indoors."

"Thank you."

Wei Shufen found the large wooden tub that Chen Ruoan usually used, filled it with water, and quickly washed away the grime. She then took out a piece of clothing from her bundle and changed into it. She combed her hair in front of the bronze mirror and tied her messy long hair into a high ponytail.

After tidying up, she held the memorial tablet and incense in her arms, found a clean blue stone wall in the mountains, lit the incense, and began to pray devoutly.

Wisps of smoke rose and swirled around her figure. She bowed her head and prayed softly, over and over again.

After an unknown amount of time, when the incense had burned to more than half its full length, the swirling smoke suddenly condensed, and the outline of a fox head gradually appeared before her eyes.

"Chen Ruoan, where are you?"

The fox answered matter-of-factly, "I am on Mount Tai."

He noticed the bluish-green stone wall and asked, "Where are you?"

“I’m in Qinghe! Let’s not talk about that. I’ve thought through what you said to me last time, and I can wait. Once you’ve dealt with the important matters at Mount Tai, we can talk about some minor things.”

"It will take a long time."

"I can wait. Don't forget that you taught me my dual cultivation method of body and soul. I can live for a very, very long time, maybe even longer than a fox. Okay, it's settled then, goodbye!"

Wei Shufen waved her hands, dispelling the fox head formed by the incense, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Before anyone knew it, the golden pheasant gracefully strode over and said, "I thought you would talk to the fox for a long time."

"That was true, but I was afraid."

"What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid of being rejected."

Little Phoenix recalled the scene before the fox left and continued, "The fox liked to sit on the edge of the cliff, staring blankly at the sky and the mountains. I don't know what he was thinking, but I know he had a lot on his mind."

Upon hearing this, Wei Shufen stepped forward and sat cross-legged on the edge of the cliff.

This is where foxes sit quietly and observe the mountains, and where they absorb the moonlight. Here, you can see the peaks under the moonlight, and a few scattered stars in the sky. When everything quiets down, you can also see into a person's heart.

Wei Shufen nodded as she recalled the hardships and experiences she had endured along the way.

"I know what's on his mind."

Perhaps, the fox truly harbors a "girl" in his heart, and in the presence of this "girl," everything else pales in comparison.

Wei Shufen felt she hadn't been wronged in losing to her.

"Thank you for telling me all this, I have to go now," Wei Shufen said to Little Phoenix as she turned around.

"Why don't you rest a bit more?"

"I'm in a hurry."

Just like the fox before it went down the mountain, the little phoenix guessed where Wei Shufen was going.

"Here's some dry food for you to take with you. Also, please take some things for the fox. I've stored up a lot of his favorite foods, which I was originally planning to give him when he comes back."

"Yes, I will come back with him."

Chapter 120 White Hair, Does That Mean More Cute Elements?

Chen Ruoan sat cross-legged on the Sunrise Peak in human form. The peak rises sharply here, and from the top, one can see the vast sky and sea. Standing on the top of the mountain, one can see the shimmering blue waters of the Heavenly Lake and the majestic and graceful peaks.

Facing the myriad valleys and mountains, the fox howled to the sky, its voice echoing through the valleys and mountains for a long time before fading away.

Since when did Chen Ruoan develop the habit of looking out over the mountains? He would sit high up, rest his chin on his hand, and gaze at the small shacks where the National Salvation Army was stationed at the foot of the mountain, enjoying a brief moment of peace.

During his time roaming the Northeast, Fox continued his old ways, frequently raiding enemy warehouses, helping the local high command "renew" their ranks, and sometimes even venturing down the mountain to "mess around" with the National Salvation Army soldiers...

Foxes can help unleash potential, but they can't directly grant people Qi. Sometimes, thinking about it, Lao Ma's "body-cultivation furnace" is still too over-the-top. If properly regulated, the furnace could completely create a high-quality team.

boom!

Gunfire erupted again in the distance.

The situation remains dire, and the Kwantung Army has reinforced its troops by 40,000, launching a new round of the Spring and Autumn Period Great Expedition.

Under its rule over Northeast China, the Japanese army constantly tested the defenses of North China. The Japanese army held large-scale field exercises in the area from Shanhaiguan to Qinhuangdao to show off its military power and frequently provoked incidents along the line to create a pretext for subsequent aggression.

During the core years of the North China Incident, there were minor incidents every month and major incidents every two or three months. Most of Hebei's sovereignty was lost, Chahar Province lost its sovereignty, a puppet regime was established in eastern Hebei, and the Japanese attempted to separate North China from China's territory.

The rear, which could have been used to secure support, has now become enemy territory.

"Uncle An!" Gao Chengqing climbed halfway up the mountain and shouted towards the summit: "Recently, the other side has made new moves. The four families, together with Shangqing, Longhushan and Putuo Temples, launched an ambush against the enemy's supernatural beings at the border between Heilongjiang and the Soviet Union, but the results were minimal."

Which school of martial arts are they using?

"According to the information gathered by our brothers at the front, they are ninjas hiding in Mount Hiei, who have been silent for nearly a hundred years. In our circle, they are considered to be in seclusion, their strength is unknown, but it is definitely not low."

Gao Chengqing continued to explain: "Bihe Ren abandoned the idea of ​​being escorted into the country by the military and chose to sneak into a forest in the north. I'm afraid he has some kind of conspiracy."

"Has the operation of the Bihe Ren been brought forward?" Chen Ruoan pondered to himself.

Why did you choose to enter the country from Jilin and Liaoning instead of the more remote north? What are you afraid of?

The Hiai Shinobi, a product of the Bakufu era, existed as tools of killing from their inception. After the overthrow of the Shogun, these assassins were betrayed by the upper echelons of the state and sealed in Mount Hiai for a hundred years.

Now at a critical juncture in Japan's invasion, the assassin group has regained its footing. The leader of the Hieiyama ninja clan has reached an agreement with the high command of the Japanese army, exchanging military merits for acceptance into the new world.

It's alright. Coming a few years earlier just means having a few less years to live.

"Tell my fellow members of the Sanyi corps who are far away in Tonghua that I'm going north. Friends who have missions in various places don't need to worry about the fox."

"Master An, a young man from the Gao family will contact you," Gao Chengqing said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"understood."

It's the height of summer, and a gentle southerly breeze sweeps across the mountain peaks—the weather is perfect, and it's the perfect time to take advantage of it.

Chen Ruoan touched the wind with his toes, and taking advantage of the southward momentum, his figure transformed into a pure white stream of light, breaking through the clouds and soaring northward in a mighty and majestic manner.

This land has no new world for invaders, nor will it become their burial ground; their ashes will be scattered to the winds.

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The border forest is a green cage that can swallow people alive.

The pine and birch trees were packed so tightly that there was no room to breathe, the oak branches grew wildly and crookedly, the waist-high Ula grass was tangled into tight knots, and the withered vines coiled like iron chains between the rotten soil and the tree trunks.

If someone were to step on it, half of their foot would sink into the blackened, rotten leaves and mud, making every step a stumbling and unsteady one.

The canopy of trees blocked out the sun, keeping the summer heat completely out. The forest was perpetually gloomy, and the dampness, mixed with the smell of mildew and pine resin, was stifling. Even the wind couldn't penetrate this thick green wall.

"What did you bring me here for?"

Unable to find a place to go, and with no word from the Gao family members he was supposed to contact, Chen Ruoan could only wander aimlessly through the forest.