Chapter 6

The blue lotus mark on the forehead of the Azure Lotus God Lord flickered, like fluctuations of spiritual energy.

That magic light—if the little fox remembered correctly, was somewhat similar to the spell that allowed one to search their own primordial spirit and trace back their memories.

Using this spell is extremely painful, as if your soul is being torn apart.

Furthermore, if memories are sealed, all that is known is fragments of the past.

It wasn't surprising that magic was used, but the little fox was startled by the other party's expression.

Because the Azure Lotus God's expression was extremely unpleasant.

He was dressed in simple white robes, his appearance more beautiful than jade, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance.

At this moment, however, she was excessively pale, like a beautiful but ghostly figure, inspiring fear in people.

The little fox thought he looked like someone had ripped his heart out.

This reaction is really strange.

The little fox thought that Qinglian Shenjun was probably afraid of being rejected by Chongyun, which was why he was in such a panic.

It turns out that gods and foxes are not so different after all.

There is also greed, anger, and ignorance, as well as love and hatred.

The little fox thought to himself, "I'm afraid the Azure Lotus God will take my kindness for granted."

He instinctively didn't want to stay with the other person any longer and hurriedly left, but the man grabbed his wrist.

The deity said, "Do you really want me to be with Chongyun?"

"He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him."

The little fox chuckled softly and swayed its tail gently.

"I was just helping the deity out of convenience, so there's no need to thank me~"

"Is that so?" The other party chuckled. "I thought you just wanted to sever ties with me and have nothing to do with me anymore."

The little fox was caught off guard and hesitated for a moment. He gently pried open the other's fingers.

"But I have someone else I like."

The little fox lowered its eyes, afraid that someone would see through its guilty conscience.

"Of course we need to draw a clear line."

The Azure Lotus God said nothing, only gazing at him silently.

His eyes were like a frozen pond where golden carp were trapped, their luster only faintly visible beneath a thin layer of ice.

At this moment, my own figure was reflected in it, like a firework that could not be held up, melting the frost and snow, cracking out ice patterns.

For some reason, the little fox actually felt that the Azure Lotus God was sad at that moment.

But the Azure Lotus God was only distracted for a moment. His long eyelashes lowered to conceal his thoughts, and his voice remained calm: "I have already spoken with the Fox King. He will be available in a month or so, and then he will take you back."

"Another month to go?"

The little fox's tail drooped, showing a hint of disappointment.

There's a temple fair tomorrow.

Fallen petals drifted and swirled like snowflakes, while the wind stirred the robes of the Azure Lotus God, rippling like waves on a lake.

He gazed into the depths of the peach grove, his eyes piercing through the sea of ​​flowers, seemingly observing something. "It must be quite lively."

He said this, and the little fox perked up.

That night, for some unknown reason, the Azure Lotus God suddenly took out a Qiankun bag, went to the little fox's house, and lined up the treasures inside.

Purple-gold glazed bracelet, Sun-chasing halberd, and countless other magical weapons.

Furthermore, there are many coral trees, lustrous blue-green shimmering pearls, hanging dawn pearls, and jadeite fire-like patterns.

The sunlight shone directly into the room, making it sparkle and shine, dazzling the eye.

There is also a small fox carved from the moon's radiance, charming and adorable, lifelike.

The Fox King's palace in Qingqiu also contained countless treasures, but the little fox was still dazzled by the wealth of the Azure Lotus God.

These treasures would probably cost as much as all the spirit mines in Qingqiu combined.

The Qinglian Divine Lord's fair and snowy appearance was also enhanced by these treasures, making her even more beautiful.

He said, "I have too many odds and ends that are useless to me, so I'm taking them out to show you."

The little fox felt its eyes were dazzled.

He couldn't control his fox tail at all; one moment the downy feathers brushed against the gold artifact, the next they entangled another bright pearl.

In no time, the fox tail had swept through all the treasures.

The Azure Lotus God Lord raised his eyes: "Do you not like it? Then I will accept it."

The little fox's ears stood up instantly, and it hurriedly blocked the other person's way: "I like them, I like them all!"

More than just liking it.

I want this, I can't bear to part with that, I want to collect them all.

If you sell it, you can get so much money that you won't have to worry about the rest of your life!

"However, I am actually cultivating here all by myself, and it is quite lonely."

The Azure Lotus God began to slowly put the items away.

"I was originally planning to give Yao Yao one more item for each day she stayed here."

"But Yao Yao is so homesick that she probably won't need it."

The scales of the Kunpeng were worth 100,000 taels of gold, and they were taken back.

The little fox's fluffy ears popped open.

The phoenix's golden feathers, priceless treasures, have been taken back.

The little fox's fluffy tail burst open.

There's also the Mermaid King's Tears. The little fox only ever saw one in the Fox King's palace, and it was extremely precious, said to have the power to bring the dead back to life.

The little fox finally couldn't hold back any longer. He pressed down on the Azure Lotus God's hand, raised his eyes and said, "Actually, I'm fine. I'm quite content staying here with the Azure Lotus God. I'm not in a hurry to go back. No rush."

The Azure Lotus Divine Lord said, "No rush?"

The little fox nodded: "No rush, really no rush."

The Azure Lotus God seemed to curve his lips slightly as he pushed the Mermaid Tears toward the little fox: "This is today's."

As he was about to leave, the little fox stared longingly at him, so the god turned back around.

"Since it's the first day, we can make an exception and give Yao Yao one more thing."

The Azure Lotus God Lord opened the Qiankun Bag and unfolded the treasures inside.

The little fox carefully selected a phoenix feather. This treasure was not only expensive but also decorative; when worn in the hair, it would evoke images of flowing fireflies.

However, when he took it out, a hint of disappointment seemed to flash in Qinglian Shenjun's eyes.

"The moonlight nourishes the soul and gathers energy." The Azure Lotus God lowered his long eyelashes and looked at the little fox in the bag. "It is most suitable for the Peach Blossom Fox to cultivate."

"But I have many little foxes with Moonlit Soul Eagles."

The little fox stared intently at the phoenix feathers, their luminescence seeming to come alive, fluttering around his fingers like shooting stars.

"The prince once went to the northern lands and was beaten by the snow lion until he vomited blood. Then he dug out a piece of Moon Essence Soul that was as tall as a person."

"He's very stingy; he wouldn't give it all to me."

The little fox remembered the solemn and dignified prince, and her teeth began to ache.

“Every year, they carve a small piece in my likeness and send it over.”

"What's most infuriating is that I don't know how he had so much free time. He recorded everything about me going to the back mountain to play in the water and stealing lychees, and even carved it into a moon pendant for me, which made me a laughingstock for a long time."

The little fox did some quick calculations: "Since I returned from my trials in the human world, I've given away about a hundred coins. It's so unoriginal and monotonous."

The spot where the Azure Lotus God was sitting, which was originally illuminated by the moonlight through the window lattice, was now obscured by thick clouds.

His face was completely hidden in the shadows, his brows furrowed.

"Go to sleep early." Lord Qinglian got up, but still left the Moonlight Jade Pendant behind. "We're going to the temple fair tomorrow."

But the little fox's attention was completely drawn to the mermaid's tears and the phoenix feathers, and he didn't even notice when the Azure Lotus God pushed the door open and went out.

The man turned slightly at the doorway, and it wasn't until the wind stirred the candlelight on the table that the little fox realized there was no one there anymore.

The silver moon, like a boat, shines its clear light upon the world.

The Azure Lotus God looked at him and a hint of weariness appeared in his eyes.

The little fox tilted its head slightly, twitched its ears, and waved its right hand: "Go to sleep early, my lord, I won't see you off~"

The man turned around, strode away, and didn't linger.

The little fox didn't care. He took the three treasures to the bed and dreamed of receiving gold from the sky.

——

The temple fair was lively.

The east wind at night releases a thousand trees of flowers, and blows down stars like rain.

The capital city is full of flying eaves and carved pillars.

The street was bustling with people, and the cries of vendors rose and fell. Tassel lanterns hung from the shops along the street.

From a distance, it looks like countless bright pearls floating on the horizon, flowing downstream.

Both of them transformed into noble young men and walked through the bustling city.

The little fox loves excitement. Everything looks new and interesting to him, and he can't tear himself away from a stall once he's there.

If his gaze lingered on something for even a little longer, the Azure Lotus God would buy it.

Before he knew it, the Azure Lotus God's hands were full.

The little fox was a little embarrassed when it saw this.

He received many gifts from the other party last night; he could afford to buy these little things himself.

"Qingjun." The little fox took out the money. "I have money on me, there's no need to spend any."

The Azure Lotus Divine Lord's gaze lingered on the little fox's fingertips for a moment, then he raised his eyes and said, "I don't have a free hand to catch it right now, so perhaps—"

The man chuckled: "Yaoyao, just put the money directly into my inner breast pocket."

The Azure Lotus God was telling the truth. His hands were full of things, and the little fox didn't notice him. She just kept putting money in.

As my fingertips slipped into the inner pocket, a group of children suddenly ran by and bumped into the little fox.

He stumbled and bumped into the God's arms.

As the palm slides along, it seems as if the warmth is transmitted through the silk gauze.

The little fox opened its eyes wide, its face flushing.

Although the two had a wild night together, the other was properly dressed and never saw anything.

Now, however, I can feel the definition in the other person's pectoral muscles.

Because it felt so good, the little fox subconsciously tugged at it a few times. Only after the Azure Lotus God coughed lightly did it withdraw its hand, its cheeks burning.

If it weren't for the fact that there were pedestrians everywhere, he would have wished he could conjure up a fox tail and use fluffy fur to completely cover himself.

The little fox couldn't help but glance at itself.

Although comparing these things is meaningless, as a fellow man, I am truly far inferior to him.

The same goes for another place.

The Azure Lotus God remained calm, and simply said, "Yaoyao, shall we go and see something else?"

Because of their luxurious attire, the men appear less ethereal and more refined and gentle.

There were whispers among the people around.

"Whose young master is this? He's so handsome and charming."

"Could it be a woman disguised as a man?"

"No, she's too tall and slender, and her skin is so white it's dazzling, like a ball of snow."

"The one next to him was also exceptionally handsome, like an immortal."

The little fox didn't pay much attention.

He was still reeling from the unexpected turn of events and dared not look up when suddenly a thin veil covered the entire world.

The Azure Lotus God bought a Mi Li hat and put it on his head.

"It's windy," he explained. "It's easy to catch a cold."

The little fox scratched at the tassels on the hat, and finding it novel, it didn't refuse.

Afterwards, the Azure Lotus God Lord took the little fox to try many snacks.

Because of its big eyes and small belly, and its love of novelty, the little fox only ate one bite of everything before giving it to the Azure Lotus God.

The little fox thought that all the gods in heaven should be otherworldly and love purity, but the Azure Lotus God was different.

He would eat the half-eaten candied hawthorn, fermented rice balls, and fried lotus root slices that the other person had taken.

However, the little fox also understood to some extent that food that is fought over by others is the most delicious.

The Azure Lotus God led him to a fortune teller's stall.

The little fox saw the gentleman's ethereal appearance, with his white eyebrows and snow-white hair, and felt that he looked familiar, but couldn't remember where she had seen him before.

The Azure Lotus Divine Lord raised his sleeve, handed over the silver, and said, "Sir, could you please tell our fortune?"

The gentleman glanced at the little fox and then shook out a fortune stick.

The Azure Lotus God picked it up and examined it; his expression immediately changed.

"His future is uncertain, this life is over; the Dharma connection is difficult to continue, the worldly ties are severed."

Where can we now bear witness to our past vows? The vastness of heaven and earth has turned our love into a poignant tale.

The little fox wanted to see, but the other party quickly hid it in their sleeve.

The Azure Lotus Divine Lord's eyes were extremely dark. He simply asked, "Is there a way to break this?"

The fortune teller stroked his beard and took out a piece of red thread: "You two can try this red thread, tie it to your little finger, and perhaps you can break this predicament."

The little fox wanted to refuse, but when he saw that the Azure Lotus God's face was extremely pale, he didn't say anything.

When Qinglian Shenjun tied the red thread, he cherished it so much that his fingertips trembled slightly.

The strangest thing is that once the thread is tied to the little fox's pinky finger, it instantly bursts into flames and turns to ashes.

Undeterred, the Azure Lotus God tried several more times.

But every time, the red thread would turn to ash the moment it was tied to the little fox's hand.

Fireworks were blooming in the sky, like silver fish leaping in the deep sea, splashing out countless gemstone waves.

But all the vibrant colors turned into haze in the eyes of the Azure Lotus God.

The little fox wanted to go to the night market, so she withdrew her hand, her tone inevitably impatient: "Qingjun, the red thread is broken, so be it. Why waste time?"

He muttered softly, "Besides, you're not the person I like—"

The fortune teller shook his head and sighed, looking at the Azure Lotus God: "Young Master, if one party severs a bond, it is difficult to continue it."

"Given the young master's current situation, it seems he has already found someone new. Tying another red thread would be pointless."

As these words fell, the Azure Lotus God suddenly looked up, his eyes turning blood-red as if shattered glass.

He seemed to want to say something, but suddenly someone came over.

"What a coincidence."

It was Immortal Lord Chongyun, dressed as a scholar, his whole being exuding the fragrance of ink.

"You guys are here too?"

The little fox couldn't stay on the stool any longer, so he pulled Chongyun Immortal Lord over and made him sit between him and Qinglian Divine Lord.

"Let's play a game."

As the little fox spoke, it took a piece of red thread and tied it to Qinglian and Chongyun.

The moment their little fingers touched, a burst of golden light suddenly appeared, dazzlingly bright.

The little fox's eyes widened: "Young Master Chongyun, you and Qingjun are destined for each other, look at this thread—"

Before the words were finished, the red thread snapped and turned to ashes.

Chongyun suddenly looked up, but Qinglian Shenjun remained expressionless.

He said, "It's just a magic trick, don't take it seriously."

Chongyun's expression stiffened somewhat, and after a long while he said softly, "Young Master Qing, may I speak to you in private? There has been progress on the matter you entrusted to me the other day."

The Azure Lotus God hesitated for a moment before saying to the little fox, "You stay here and don't wander off. I'll be right back. The fortune teller will take care of you."

The little fox nodded, raised her face, and smiled sweetly: "Qingjun, go quickly!"

After saying that, he lowered his head and curiously fiddled with the compass and divination tools on the fortune teller's table, showing no intention of looking up at Qinglian Shenjun again.

He was having a great time when the fortune teller suddenly stroked his beard and sighed softly: "Young master, when you help others find love, have you ever thought about yourself?"

The little fox didn't even raise its head before crisply saying, "I don't need it."

The fortune teller only sighed softly and said nothing more.

The little fox got bored after playing for a while, so it set up a stall next to it.

He laid out some of the things that the Azure Lotus God had bought for him—some of which he no longer liked, so he decided to sell them on the spot, get some money, and return them to the other party.

Don't waste it.

He removed his veil, and soon a group of men and women gathered in front of him.

The little fox smiled sweetly at everyone he met, his voice as sweet as if it were soaked in osmanthus honey, and he even sold things for a slightly higher price than when they were bought.

Even so, he was surrounded by a huge crowd, and his stall was almost overturned.

Just as he was preoccupied with dealing with the situation, a tall, slender figure blocked the crowd, opened his ivory-bone fan, and spoke in a clear, melodious voice.

He said, "Gentlemen, we're closed for today."

The little fox was frowning, about to shoo the person away, when it saw who it was, and its eyes widened slightly: "Young Master?"