Chapter Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight: The Unwise Choice
Fox Immortal's visit this time was different from her last one. It was quite formal, so naturally, the procession was nothing ordinary.
From a distance, Bi Fan spotted a brightly colored carriage carved with dragons and painted with phoenixes. Two extraordinary Seven-Colored Elk pulled it through the clouds. Two rows of fox-clan attendants flanked the carriage; they were clearly Fox Immortal's maids, with Little Jia and the others among them.
Though only a few days had passed, Little Jia and the others had changed completely, in both cultivation and bearing. Clearly, receiving the inheritance had made them stronger.
Of course, the little fox who had yet to take human form still hadn't transformed. Fox Immortal carried her here in her arms, showing just how much she liked her.
When they saw Bi Fan again, Little Jia and the others were naturally delighted, but unlike before, they didn't crowd around him. Evidently, their change in status meant they had to observe the rules.
Bi Fan didn't think there was anything wrong with that. After all, he couldn't look after them their whole lives, so they ought to follow the rules. This was for the best.
"Fellow Daoist Bi Fan, Xian'er has come today especially to invite you to a banquet and thank you for your noble kindness."
Fox Immortal smiled as she greeted Bi Fan again, looking even more radiant than before.
"Very well. Let's go."
Knowing this visit wasn't just about gratitude—that she was more likely trying to win him over, and perhaps test him as well—Bi Fan said no more. He followed Fox Immortal and her party to the banquet venue.
Only after Fox Immortal had invited Bi Fan did the little foxes come over to him affectionately.
As they chatted, Bi