Chapter 1
The little fox's name is Su Yao.
He is a child from a collateral branch of the Fox King of Qingqiu, and also a rare peach blossom fox, a sight to behold in a century.
His face was radiant, and his skin was as white as snow.
When emotionally agitated, not only will the corners of the eyes turn a peach-colored hue, but the pure white, velvety ear tips and fluffy fox tail will also take on a subtle pinkish tinge.
Such a fox has excellent aptitude for cultivating immortality.
Therefore, after his birth, he was taken by the Fox King and raised in the palace, where he was pampered and spoiled as the future crown prince's wife.
Three hundred years ago, Su Yao went to the mortal world for training and lost half of his inner core.
He brought back a string of lotus-patterned jade prayer beads, but lost all his memories.
Damage to the inner elixir greatly diminishes magical power, rendering one forever barred from the path to immortality.
Su Yao was once a prodigy of the fox clan, but now she has no heart for cultivation.
The Fox King took pity on him for what he had been through and did not force him.
However, he was too outstanding in the past, and offended many princes and princesses, both openly and secretly. Now that his cultivation has collapsed, he is likely to be pushed down by everyone when he falls from grace.
Su Yao wasn't angry. She did what she was doing, chasing butterflies and picking flowers, finding joy in her own company.
Another hundred years passed, and finally it was time for Su Yao to finish his course at the Imperial Academy.
The reincarnation of the goddess Qinglian in the mortal realm was moved.
It turns out that a thousand years ago, the Azure Lotus God had some disagreements with the Fox Clan, so he used his magic to seal a spirit stone mine in Qingqiu, saying that it would only be lifted if someone broke his Heartless Path.
Later, this deity underwent tribulations and lingered in the mortal world for several hundred years.
The Fox King told his people that if anyone, regardless of gender, could bewitch their hearts, he would gladly give them half a portion of spiritual minerals.
So everyone in the Qingqiu fox clan eagerly participated, but unfortunately, no one succeeded in the past three hundred years.
Later, the Imperial Academy simply made the Enchanting Azure Lotus Goddess a graduation course for the fox clan's cultivation.
Everyone was eager to try, but Su Yao followed slowly behind, taking three days to bring five cartloads of things.
The Fox King couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he gave him a storage ring, and he spent another day moving his things inside.
Storybooks, snacks, pastries, fine wine, bedding, cool mats, warm incense, and curtains, as well as various seasonings, ingredients, pots and pans.
It has everything and encompasses everything.
Du Hengzhi's name was Du Hengzhi.
He looked at the little fox, his phoenix eyes cold and his thin lips tightly pressed together. He crossed his arms and naturally let out a disdainful snort.
"You think this is a picnic?" he frowned. "Don't embarrass the Qingqiu Fox Clan! Throw it away!"
A group of fox-clan boys and girls burst into laughter.
"Didn't we rely on talent before? Now, without talent, we can't even beat an ordinary fox."
"They can't do anything, all they do is put on airs!"
"I don't know why the Fox King favors him so much. He's clearly from a different branch of the family, yet his food, clothing, and daily necessities are better than the Crown Prince's. Why is that?"
Su Yao's peach blossom eyes were slightly raised, her pupils like black agate falling into a clear spring, clear and radiant.
He said slowly, "You dare to throw away something meant for the Azure Lotus Goddess?"
"Opportunistic and cunning!" The prince abruptly flicked his sleeve and strode away, declaring, "He's hopeless!"
Everyone glared at him as well, and then left with the prince.
Seeing the others leave, Su Yao shrugged indifferently and continued to admire the dappled sunlight and chirping birds.
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The group headed to the mountain where the Azure Lotus God resided, but on the way they encountered a turbulent river. The water was too shallow for boats to float on, and even magical artifacts were of no use.
Everyone used their magic to cross the river, leaving only Su Yao standing on the bank, powerless to help.
His magical powers were too weak to pass.
Seeing that everyone remained unmoved, a fox-girl whispered, "Su Yao is still over there."
“They’re exceptionally talented,” another fox-clan youth exclaimed.
"We're not needed!"
Upon hearing this, Du Hengzhi said, "Be careful what you say."
But he did not turn back; he simply led the group forward.
Su Yao, however, didn't care.
Unlike the other fox clan members who were ambitious, he had no interest in conquering the Azure Lotus Immortal Lord and preferred to rest here.
Moreover, the forests here are lush and verdant, shrouded in deep jade mist; the solitary peaks limit the sun, and the towering cliffs vie with the rosy clouds.
Absolutely breathtaking
Su Yao happily chose a cool and well-ventilated natural cave and moved all her belongings inside.
He moved the deck chair to the cave entrance, where he basked in the sun and ate lychees.
While Su Yao was completely at ease, the fox clan members were suffering terribly.
The mortal body of the Azure Lotus Goddess was that of a Buddhist practitioner.
He possessed great magical powers and lived in a courtyard with green tiles and stone walls. The courtyard was bustling, with only the chinaberry flowers peeking out from outside.
Despite the simple dwelling, the path in front of the courtyard is decorated with magic arrays.
The young men and women of the isolated tribe were severely injured by the Flame Spirit Technique as soon as they crossed the first line of defense.
Upon entering the second pass, a flurry of arrows rained down, and many were indeed injured.
This mission isn't just exciting; it's practically traversing mountains of knives and seas of fire!
Du Hengzhi was agile and was about to approach the gate when several notes of the zither suddenly pierced the air.
The sound of metal and stone resonates endlessly.
Like a hawk with its wings spread, it sweeps in swiftly.
The prince stepped back, but still accidentally injured his arm.
At that moment, the door opened slightly, and a person slowly walked out.
He had a wooden hairpin and ink-black hair, with an ethereal and jade-like appearance, dressed in a green robe that swayed in the breeze, with his silk sash crisscrossing.
Her eyes were slightly shallow, like ice containing light, with a gentle and warm glow, and a lotus pattern on her forehead made her look even more elegant.
The fox clan members were all very beautiful, but they were still stunned by the handsome and otherworldly face of the person in front of them, and some of them were even dumbfounded.
Many people thought to themselves that with such a handsome appearance, it would be worth going through fire and water for him.
Just as the prince was about to approach, he was repelled by a beam of divine light from the divine lord.
With a flick of his prayer beads, more than a dozen people were violently sent flying, their bodies returning to their original forms as they cried out in agony.
The Azure Lotus Divine Lord, with stern brows and a solemn expression, coldly said, "Those who disturb my peaceful cultivation shall die."
Knowing they were outnumbered, the foxes helped each other back slowly, some even crying from fright.
The fox-girl wiped her red, tear-filled eyes and complained, "Everyone says Su Yao is unambitious, but I think she's just being prudent and has self-awareness."
No one objected to this, and everyone fell silent.
Just as the foxes were suffering from injuries and in dire straits, Su Yao finished eating her fill of lychees, yawned, turned over, and continued eating melon seeds.
He ate too many lychees, which caused him to develop mouth ulcers due to internal heat.
Su Yao took out a pair of jade prayer beads, dipped them in osmanthus honey, and then put one on her lips.
This stuff has amazing healing effects; just hold it in your mouth for a while and you'll feel better.
He had a sweet tooth, and the jade bead rolled around in his mouth again and again, savoring it like candy.
Su Yao poked her ear out and twitched it; it didn't hurt as much anymore.
After driving away most of the Qingqiu fox clan, the Azure Lotus God returned to his room to cultivate in seclusion.
The futons exuded a subtle fragrance, and the room was completely silent.
He was counting the prayer beads in his palm, his mind at peace, when suddenly he had a strange feeling.
The deep-rooted worldly ties are like being enveloped by soft clouds, passing by delicately.
With my eyes closed, I seemed to see an extremely handsome young man nestled on a soft couch.
The spring sun shines warmly, shimmering light reflects on the water, and light clouds drift like distant sails through the rolling peaks.
The boy poked out his two fox ears, the soft tips of which were tinged with pink, and twitched slightly.
A gentle breeze blew by, causing the branches and leaves to sway, and petals fell all over him.
The boy was very mischievous; he kicked off his silk shoes, his feet resembling freshly picked lychees, smooth as cut fat.
As it swayed, it attracted someone to grab it.
The Azure Lotus God frowned, and couldn't help but groan softly. Suddenly, a crack appeared in the Azure Lotus Jade in his sea of consciousness.
He suddenly opened his eyes, his forehead covered in a fine layer of sweat.
The unwavering, ruthless Dao heart that had stood firm for centuries was now cracking!
The lone clan was startled and trembled when the door was suddenly pushed open. The Azure Lotus God emerged with a cold face, and a scroll suddenly unfolded in his palm.
He said coldly, "Bring me the foxes who broke my ruthless path."
Everyone stared at the painting in utter shock, and Du Hengzhi felt as if struck by lightning.
The person in the painting was none other than that lazy, unambitious peach blossom fox!
When did he capture the heart of the supreme god?!
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