"Host, a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old has come down from the mountain. He seems to be seriously injured and is currently unconscious at the entrance to our mountain!"

The pretty little fox hopped and skipped over to Lin Xue; this was her new pet's new skin, number 629.

Let's go take a look!

Lin Xue had originally planned to take on a few apprentices, but due to her own laziness, she hasn't gone down the mountain to find the right person yet.

Of course, the biggest reason is that her dantian was severely injured, and even with the nourishment of the spiritual spring water, it would not be able to recover completely in a short time.

Although she has lost her cultivation, she would never dare to leave the protective array without taking care of her physical condition.

"Host, this boy's stomach has been pierced, how can he possibly survive?"

629 lay down beside the little boy, carefully examining his physical condition.

"Take him back first, and have the medical robot examine him later!"

After Lin Xue finished speaking, she waved to the person behind her.

Then an old man in his fifties with white hair came out, picked up the boy on the ground, and walked up the mountain.

"Host, shall I first investigate this boy's background?"

629 watched the boy being sent into the medical ward, and then began searching for information about the boy.

This child is named Zhao Yunting. He is the illegitimate son of the city lord of Maple Leaf City at the foot of the mountain. Because he was born to the city lord's mistress, he was envied and framed by the head mistress.

Right after that mistress died, the city lord brought Zhao Yunting back to the city lord's mansion.

At first, the city lord's wife pretended to care.

But once the city lord stopped paying attention to matters of the inner quarters, the city lord's wife began to make things difficult for the child in various ways.

Taking advantage of the city lord's absence, the city lord's wife secretly plotted to lure Zhao Yunting out of Maple Leaf City and sent assassins to kill him.

This child is incredibly lucky; he escaped several encounters with the assassins by sheer luck, and finally ended up at the foot of our mountain.

Zhao Yunting's identity was not complicated; he was an illegitimate son born to a concubine who was not favored by the emperor.

Moreover, this person's father doesn't care for him, and the matriarch can't tolerate him.

Now that I have no ties, it would be suitable for me to be taken as a disciple.

Children like Zhao Yunting who lack love can quickly integrate into this new family if given just a little care.

Once someone is loyal to you, they are not easily betrayed.

When Zhao Yunting woke up, it was already 10 days later.

When he opened his eyes, he found himself lying in a very simple and unadorned room.

There was no one else in the room except him.

Out of curiosity, he put on his shoes and went out of the room.

She changed into a completely new set of clothes. These clothes were not as luxurious as the ones she wore at the city lord's mansion, but they fit her perfectly.

Upon opening the door and stepping outside, I discovered that this was a manor situated atop a mountain.

Everywhere you look, there are birds singing and flowers blooming, and the yard is filled with exotic flowers and rare plants.

Upon closer inspection, those exotic flowers and herbs were all rare medicinal herbs.

With just a shallow breath, I felt refreshed and my mind clear.

Unfortunately, he didn't see a single person in the vast area, but out of curiosity, he continued walking forward.

It wasn't until they left the manor that they discovered people were busy working in the fields outside.

It's a truly thriving scene.

Several people dressed as farmers were tending to the crops in the field.

There were also pretty young girls carrying flower baskets, moving back and forth in the medicinal herb fields.

Everyone was busy with their own things, and no one noticed him.

Zhao Yunting wanted to ask someone, but no matter how he asked, the other party wouldn't answer.

Until a cute child's voice rang out behind me.

What are you doing here?

"These people are just puppets; they won't listen to you if you talk to them!"

"Puppets only obey their master's commands; you cannot command them!"

Seeing that someone was finally paying attention to him, Zhao Yunting quickly turned around and saw a fiery red nine-tailed fox sitting on a stone bench not far from him.

"Is that you speaking?"

When Zhao Yunting saw that the person speaking to him was a little fox, his first reaction was surprise.

But he quickly came to his senses.

In this world of cultivation, some senior masters like to raise spirit beasts. These spirit beasts can speak human language and, when they cultivate to the extreme, can even transform into human form.

The nine-tailed fox in front of me must be the spirit beast of some master.

"It's me. Shall I take you to meet the owner of this place?"

"Follow me!"

The little fox tilted its head and sized up Zhao Yunting for a while before straightening up and darting off in a certain direction.

"Wait for me!"

Seeing the little fox run away, Zhao Yunting quickly took off after it.

When he woke up this time, he felt that all the hidden ailments in his body had been cured, and the places where he used to feel blocked during cultivation were now clear.

Even the absorption of spiritual energy has become much faster.

This must be thanks to the owner of this place.

Zhao Yunting really wanted to thank them in person, but he didn't know if the owner of this place would be easy to get along with.

The two of them soon arrived in front of a small Western-style building.

This building was constructed by Lin Xue according to modern housing standards.

Stepping inside, you're immediately struck by the luxurious European and American style.

"Host, I've brought that kid over!"

As soon as 629 entered the gate, he shouted loudly inside.

"I'm over here in the greenhouse!"

Soon, a clear, crisp female voice came from the back door of the house.

Judging from the voice, the owner shouldn't be very old.

Zhao Yunting followed the little fox curiously and soon arrived at a glass greenhouse.

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