Lingxiao Daozun, however, was different.

She possessed profound cultivation and unique insights into Taoist practices, which enabled him to cultivate even faster.

As a Nascent Soul cultivator, he should have plenty of resources to support his cultivation, so he wouldn't have to offend his fellow disciples or worry about the spiritual pills he needed for cultivation. Thinking of this, Yue Xizhi couldn't help but look in Shen Wangshu's direction. He saw that her expression didn't change at all when she heard these words. She was dignified and generous, with the demeanor of a high-ranking cultivator, far superior to the sharp-tongued Red Moon Fairy who had been jumping around earlier.

He glanced subconsciously at the fox in her arms. The fox was well-fed and glossy, with a jade pendant around its neck—a top-grade protective jade talisman that even a full-force attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't break.

The fox was crouching in Shen Wangshu's lap with its head tilted to the side, its shimmering fox eyes filled with disdain for him.

It produced a bright green elixir from somewhere, held it in its two paws to its mouth, took a bite, glanced at him, gave him a disdainful exhale, exhaled, and then took another bite of the elixir.

Even the elixir was filled with the most abundant spiritual energy.

When one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven—that's exactly what it means.

Yue Xizhi closed his eyes and bowed deeply.

The Red Moon Fairy was already in tears.

She was the most proud person of all, yet she had completely lost face in front of Shen Wangshu; their previous argument seemed like a joke. More importantly… if that cold female cultivator really accepted Yue Xizhi, how could she ever face anyone again?

"I refuse." Amidst Yue Xizhi's fervent kowtow, Shen Wangshu lowered her eyes and gently stroked the fox in her arms.

Seeing it snort and flinch slightly, seemingly sulking, clearly displeased by Yue Xizhi's actions, she stroked its pointed ears and turned to the livid-faced headmaster of the Guangming Sect, saying calmly, "I once told my senior brother that while a disciple's innate talent is important, their character is even more crucial. Today, this disciple has chosen to become my disciple, surpassing even Hongyue. But if the Guangming Sect declines in the future, I fear he won't uphold the sect's honor but will immediately switch allegiance!"

Her words were piercing, and the leader of the Guangming Sect indeed felt a sense of apprehension.

It's not wrong to admire the strong, but to neglect one's own master... especially since Hongyue has made mistakes, yet she has never mistreated Yue Xizhi.

"Why did Daoist Master reject me?!" Yue Xizhi never imagined that he would be rejected by Shen Wangshu again.

For some reason, he felt an indescribable pain in his heart.

It was as if, in some mysterious way, he had lost something very important. He looked at Shen Wangshu and felt an intense familiarity with her, as if this woman before him was meant to be his master.

She should be very gentle with herself, smile at herself, treat him wholeheartedly, pamper him, and be willing to do anything for him. But she would rather give that pampering to a random fox than to herself.

"Unworthy of being human," Shen Wangshu concluded calmly.

"Ling Xiao disdains to steal someone else's disciple. He is still your disciple; take him away and discipline him properly." The Guangming Sect Master exhaled deeply, glanced thoughtfully at the handsome young man below with boundless vigor, narrowed his eyes, and coldly said to the Red Moon Fairy who couldn't help but cover her mouth and sob, "No wonder Ling Xiao doesn't want to see him. To spare such a disciple's life is already showing you respect!"

He waved his hand, ignoring the two people in front of him, and turned to Shen Wangshu, saying, "You've come at the right time. I had something to discuss with you."

The Red Moon Fairy couldn't stand this. She glared angrily at Yue Xizhi, who was still staring intently at Shen Wangshu, and stormed off.

The young man was immediately swept out of the main hall by the sect leader of Guangming Sect and disappeared.

"What's wrong now?" Shen Wangshu saw Xiao Xuan nestled obediently in her arms, but her little body was tense, and she couldn't help but quickly reveal a faint smile.

It's quite amusing how someone might give you face in front of others, only to get back home and then retaliate.

The fox was clearly angry that a boy was pursuing it so persistently.

"You don't know, another major incident has happened to the Fox Clan." The Sect Master of Guangming Sect sighed deeply, slammed his hand on the table, and said in a low voice, "The Demon Clan is in complete chaos."

"What is it now?" Shen Wangshu asked casually.

The fox nestled in her arms remained motionless, but one of its ears stood up sharply.

"The Fox King has disappeared," the sect leader of Guangming Sect sighed.

"You've already mentioned this." Everyone already knew that the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox had disappeared. Shen Wangshu didn't take it to heart.

"The new Fox King has disappeared; it's that Xuanhu (Black Fox)." The Guangming Sect Master sighed, rubbing his forehead.

Shen Wangshu fell silent, and for a moment the hall was completely quiet, except for the sound of the fox whimpering and tugging at her clothes.

"Is the position of Fox King cursed?" Shen Wangshu suddenly asked.

Aside from this, she really couldn't understand why the Fox King was so unlucky. One celestial fox disappeared on the left, and another black fox disappeared on the right. Had he done something so terrible that even the heavens couldn't stand it anymore?

"Who knows! But as you know, the fox clan is a major clan among the demon clans. Now the fox clan is in turmoil, and the demon clan is in chaos and unable to take care of itself. The demonic cultivators are already stirring."

The sect leader of Guangming Sect had no interest in whether the Fox King was cursed or not. Seeing Shen Wangshu looking at him silently, he blushed and said in a low voice, "The Demon Sect Master will be coming to Guangming Sect soon, saying he has important matters to discuss. However, I suspect he has ulterior motives. At that time, we will all be relying on you." The Demon Sect Master was a Nascent Soul cultivator. If Shen Wangshu was not there to oversee things, even if Guangming Sect was massacred, there would be no one to reason with.

The Demon Sect is ruthless, just like a wolf. Once they see someone is weak, they will bite them to death.

Shen Wangshu snorted coldly.

"Don't listen to Hongyue's nonsense." Seeing her gaze fixed on the direction Hongyue Fairy had left, the Guangming Sect leader sighed deeply and murmured, "But...this sect..."

Having enjoyed too much comfort, all they know is forming cliques and being self-satisfied. How many cultivators still possess a true heart for cultivation? He was filled with worry and didn't know how to change things. Exhausted, he slumped in his chair and said blankly, "In my hands, how could the sect..." He stopped speaking, his eyes dimming to the extreme.

Shen Wangshu couldn't offer any words of comfort.

Tell her that Emperor Guangming's fate is sealed, what else is there to say?

To openly ostracize Nascent Soul cultivators who protect their sect, and then think they're so great that they can trample Nascent Soul cultivators underfoot—how incredibly stupid must someone be to do that?

She nodded casually, then got up to leave.

The sect leader of Guangming Sect did not try to keep her, clearly ashamed to face her.

She walked out of the magnificent and silent palace, slowly turned her head to look at the exquisite eaves above the palace, listened to the melodious and refreshing sound of the bell, then looked away and left.

Little Fox Xuan quietly and obediently placed its two little paws on her arm without making a sound.

Once back in the quiet, cold cave, the obedient little furball suddenly leaped out of Shen Wangshu's arms and headed straight for a corner of the cave.

It vigorously wagged its large, fluffy tail, leaving Shen Wangshu with a cold, indifferent back view!