Fairy, don't try to mess with my filial piety

After walking a few hundred meters, Yun Qingying saw Chu Wuzhi stop and stopped as well, but she didn't see the little guy who needed medical treatment. Mrs. Jiang looked around in confusion, her eyes sweeping over the surrounding bushes.

"Where's the little fox?"

"In the tree."

Yun Qingying looked up as Chu Wuzhi instructed, and her eyes met those of a pair of small eyes. She was stunned. There were so many of them!

She thought there were only five or six.

Mrs. Jiang's heart almost melted when she looked at these cute little guys, and a smile filled her eyes.

Looking at Chu Wuzhi and Yun Qingying again, the beautiful woman felt in a trance that it was like a brother taking his sister out to play.

Mrs. Jiang naturally did not dare to say anything else, for fear of evoking Chu Wuzhi's longing for his deceased mother.

But if Qingying recognizes him as her sworn brother, can he just come and take care of the child?

It just so happened that Qingying's life was on the right track and she no longer needed her mother's care. Chu Wuji was left alone in the wilderness, looking at her, feeling really sad...

Chapter 73: The Other Side of the Stream

Yun Qingying had only learned the healing spells in the past few days, so she could only be considered to have mastered the basics.

After saying goodbye to Chu Wuji last time, I went back to find my master Ning Xianzhi and learned it urgently.

When she saw the little foxes all over the branches just now, she was worried that if she couldn't cure them, so many "patients" would have made a wasted trip. What would she do then?

Even though there were elders from the same sect in Sanquanwei, Yun Qingying was not the type to talk to strangers, let alone ask them for help. She subconsciously felt that it was troublesome to owe favors to others, and even felt hostile and disgusted.

The reason, Yun Qingying felt, was that when she was a child, she heard too many words like "Because you were born in my Yun family, you owed the Yun family a huge favor and you are born to fulfill your responsibilities" and "The fact that you can endure this kind of suffering of cultivation in my Yun family is something that many people would kowtow to but cannot hope for."

Yun Qingying felt that these words were not wrong in principle, as there were many poor people out there. However, the elders who said these words had a completely different attitude towards their own children.

Those righteous truths seemed to be spoken only to her.

Therefore, apart from her own master Ning Xianzhi and the senior Jiujiu who often visited her for drinks, Yun Qingying would not feel close to people in the category of "fellow Taoists", and would not take the initiative to ask for help, so as to avoid taking on any unnecessary social responsibilities in the future.

The treatment of the little foxes' teeth started just after noon.

The larger fox took the lead, jumping down from the tree and opening its mouth wide for Yun Qingying to see. After one fox finished casting a spell, another one jumped down, lining up in an orderly manner.

By the end, it was completely dark, and Chu Wuzhi even made a bonfire to provide light and warmth.

Yun Qingying finished casting the spell for the last time. Her forehead was already covered with fine sweat. She breathed a sigh of relief:

"Now they're done. They've re-entered the tooth replacement phase. Their teeth will slowly grow out. They need to eat more meat to replenish their energy."

Chu Wuji picked up a fox that looked more friendly, gave it to the girl to hug, and said:

"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Yun. You have been busy until now and only have time to rest. Use the little fox's tail to wipe your sweat."

"?!"

The little fox was startled and wondered if he was a dog transformed into a human. He snorted at him in grievance.

"..."

Yun Qingying and Madam Jiang were both silent for a moment, sometimes unable to tell whether Wu Ji was serious or just joking.

Chu Wuji continued:

"Miss Yun, have you learned that spell that allows you to understand the speech of small animals? I think it's called 'Listening to Beasts'? Try to listen to what this little fox says. If it says something bad about me, you can naturally wipe the sweat off your face with your tail."

After he finished speaking, the little fox didn't dare to say a word. It hid directly under Yun Qingying's skirt, revealing its little head and looking at him vigilantly.

Mrs. Jiang looked at these little guys in surprise. She quickly took a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off her daughters to prevent them from being scared. Then she said:

"These little foxes are really smart. They can really understand what we say!"

Yun Qingying looked up at the night sky and said apologetically:

"I... am not familiar with healing spells yet. I just learned them two days ago, so it's a bit late. I didn't expect there would be so many little foxes at first. If I had known earlier, I would have asked Senior Jiujiu to help."

The girl expected that Chu Wuzhi would just bring a few more over. Even if she was not familiar with them and it took an hour to treat one, it wouldn't be too much of a waste of time.

Who would have thought that Chu Wuji would "lead an army" to the appointment.

Chu Wuji shook his head and laughed softly:

"What you said is true. Not counting my mother's connections, I only know you, Miss Yun, in the immortal family. How can I have the nerve to ask other immortals for help?

Besides, you were the one who helped heal the wound, how could I ask you to apologize?"

Yun Qingying nodded slightly. She looked up at the little creatures on the tree and felt a sense of accomplishment in her heart, but she always strived for perfection in everything she did.

Today's results are good, but the process is a bit average. I can't even stand my speed and proficiency.

"I took too long, and the little foxes waited and went hungry..."

Chu Wuji paused, pretending to think deeply, then put on an air of understanding that said, "I understand the ways of the world very well," and said:

"Oh, I see. Miss Yun is just being polite and courteous. She's actually trying to get me to say a few more words of thanks on behalf of the little foxes!"

"I-I didn't!"

Yun Qingying frowned, and an unhappy look appeared on her cold face. She felt that this guy was deliberately misinterpreting her.

Chu Wuji stopped joking and looked at the girl seriously, saying:

"Miss Yun, if you help others, then they should be grateful to you. How can they make you feel wronged in return?

If someone receives your help but finds faults and complains about this and that, tell them to get lost. Don't really think you've done a bad job!

He quickly grabbed a female fox and tapped its mouth, saying:

"They had their teeth pulled out by hunters and fled from far away. They couldn't even bite the mice they wanted to eat. I didn't have any treatment options, so it was Miss Yun who solved this problem.

You did a great job!"

...Am I doing well?

Yun Qingying repeated these words in her mind, feeling unexpected for no reason.

When she came to her senses, she found herself silent for a while, and said a little at a loss:

"Well, I accept your gratitude. But Brother Chu, you don't have to return the favor. I don't think you can repay it!"

Mrs. Jiang watched the conversation between her daughter and Chu Wuzhi, and felt like a "brother teaching his younger sister". She was feeling relieved, but she didn't expect her daughter to say such a thing.

She was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and was also worried that Chu Wuji's true mood was actually depressed and sensitive, and she was afraid that he would misunderstand her.

The beautiful woman quickly helped her daughter explain:

"Wu Ji, Qingying is not good at speaking. What she meant was that you shouldn't feel burdened and shouldn't distance yourself from her because of any concerns... This is just a small matter, not worth remembering as a great favor!"

Chu Wuji naturally understood and said easily:

"That definitely can't be considered a favor. Wouldn't that just add to my stress? I already have a lot of worries, so even if it's a bit shameless, I have to lighten the burden a bit."

This time, the Yun family mother and daughter could tell that he was joking, but when they heard him say, "I already have a lot of worries," they both looked at his hair and sighed for him.

Chu Wuji had no idea what the mother and daughter were thinking, he was just wondering why the atmosphere suddenly became a little depressing.

I didn't say anything wrong?

He didn't continue the conversation. Even though there was a bonfire to dispel the chill of the autumn night, hunger and overnight stay were issues that needed to be considered immediately.

"Are you going to fly back to the Divine Sky Sect on a cloud?"

"Don't rush back. Master hasn't set a curfew." Yun Qingying said.

"Why don't I go to the inn and borrow the kitchen to light a fire, so we can eat here together later? It'll also be a great way to make some hot food for the little foxes."

Chu Wuzhi's proposal was approved by Mrs. Jiang. Yun Qingying naturally followed her mother's wishes. She was usually the one waiting for dinner to start and didn't have too many requests.

Chu Wuji was very happy. Finally, someone could help him look after these little foxes. If no one was watching them, he wouldn't dare leave for a moment, for fear that when he went back to count them, one or two would be missing, which would be troublesome.

While the shops at Sanquan Market were still open, Chu Wuzhi hurried to make some purchases.

All the tools I had thought of before had to be bought so that I could make a fire and cook by the waterfall pool.

Even though I will have to leave here soon to gather intelligence about the Scorpion Demon, I will at least have something to eat for a dozen days, otherwise I will be living like a savage who can make a fire.

Tonight's cooking choice is a hot pot stew. Time is tight and there is no time to make those delicate dishes. Besides, after the meat is stewed, the little foxes can eat it together, so it doesn't matter if their teeth have not grown out yet.

Chu Wuji borrowed the kitchen of the inn to light a fire, threw the meat, vegetables and seasonings into the pot and started stewing. He then asked a little fox to watch the heat while he went out to buy things.

Because he had planned the shopping list long ago, Chu Wuzhi had a clear goal. He asked around in various shops, and if they had the goods, he would buy them. If not, he would go to the next shop. He acted efficiently.

Soon, he had bought almost everything he had planned to buy.

"I hope the little fox doesn't get distracted and not notice the pot has dried up..."

Back in the kitchen, the stew was going smoothly. Chu Wuji breathed a sigh of relief. He covered his palms with his internal energy and walked out directly with the pot without using a wet towel to keep it warm. He moved the pot to the campfire and continued stewing.

The shop assistant also showed up. He was a poor waiter in a fruit and vegetable shop during the day, and the manager of the Fox Fairy Wine Cellar after work.

The shop assistant immediately saw the secret of Chu Wuji's "Iron Sand Palm". He pretended not to notice and came up to greet him:

"Sir, just now when I went to the inn to check the accounts, I smelled the rich aroma of stewed meat. I wanted to taste it to see if it was cooked and if I needed more firewood, but the little fox bared its teeth and chased it away. Now I'm specifically asking the owner for a bowl of meat to go with my wine~!"

...Going to the inn to check the accounts? Is this inn also yours?

The corner of Chu Wuji's mouth twitched. So this person is the landlord?

"It's a small matter, but there's only one bowl of meat. You can't add more, otherwise the little foxes won't have enough to eat."

"It's just meat to go with wine. The wine is the key. It's not a dish to eat specifically."

The waiter took a bowl of meat and went back to the wine cellar. After a while, he brought back a large basin of fruits. The fruits were fragrant, tender and juicy.

Chu Wuji didn't understand what he meant, and the other party smiled and said:

"This batch of fruits and vegetables are ripe, but they're not suitable for making wine. They're not sweet enough. Give them to the little ones over there."

After the shop assistant brought the fruit to the campfire, he turned around and left, going back to eat meat and drink wine.

Chu Wuji accepted the kindness and went back to the campfire to eat.

The happiest ones are the little foxes. They can rarely eat meat. Tushan Yourong does not go hunting specifically. Usually, she will kill the unlucky ones who get into the vicinity of the waterfall pool and mince them into meat for the little ones to eat.

What's more, Chu Wuji prepared the food and adjusted the flavor for them.

The little guys who had been hiding in the trees gathered around when it was time to eat, fearing that Chu Wuji would mistake the fox for one and feed them less.

Chu Wuji remembered something and asked:

"Miss Yun, how do you like this taste?"

"It's quite good. Did you add any special spices? The taste is quite different from the usual meat dishes."

"I added salt and soy sauce."

Chu Wuji really didn't add any special seasonings, because the food supplies in this market town were really scarce. After visiting most of the grocery stores in the market town, he only found three bottles of soy sauce and one bottle of vinegar, which was not as much as he brought with him on the carriage when he left the capital.

Anyone who can live here for a long time is truly a god!

However, it can also be seen that Yun Qingying's diet in the past must have focused only on nutrition, as long as it could replenish the body. Taste was secondary, otherwise she would not have developed such dull taste buds.

It's not like I can't even taste that Mrs. Jiang's soup has no salt. I'll remind my mother again...

Because the meal was prepared late, there was still a lot of meat in the pot and it was almost midnight.

"I'm full. I'm going to take a walk nearby to help digest the food. I'll be back soon. You guys take your time eating."

Chu Wuji found an excuse, came to the side, stared at the moon, and absorbed the spiritual energy.

Under the guidance of Fairy Tushan, he succeeded on his first attempt, but he failed later on. This shows that the spiritual energy given by the moon may not fall on him, so he can only wait and see at regular intervals.

Whether we have an air force or not depends entirely on God's will.

This reminded him of the feeling of fishing!

After Chu Wuzhi left, the Yun family mother and daughter were still eating in small bites, but they were mostly feeding the little foxes.

Mrs. Jiang glanced at Chu Wuzhi. Under the moonlight, she felt that his white hair made her feel even more distressed.

"Qingying, mother wants to discuss something with you."

"Mom, just be direct. There's no need to be so restrained and polite as if you're asking someone else to do you a favor."

Madam Jiang said hesitantly:

"Isn't Qingying hiding Wuji's whereabouts now?"