As Chen Miao led Fu Xiang away from the Mountain God Shrine and down the mountain, he finally understood what had happened.
It wasn't that the words "an Evil God's minion" had scared Fu Xiang out of her faith. Her faith had collapsed.
She believed in the mountain god, a legitimate god, not an Evil God.
So when Chen Miao discovered the hidden compartment behind the statue and concluded that this was an Evil God, Fu Xiang's charm-induced faith had crumbled outright.
That gave Chen Miao more to think about regarding the Fox Immortal's charming ability.
When Chen Miao returned to the Fu Residence, before he could say anything, Fu Xiang shouted to Fu Yun, "Father, save me! I'm not an Evil God's minion! I was bewitched!"
After a moment of utter confusion, Fu Yun looked helplessly at Chen Miao.
"Sir, what... what happened?"
Chen Miao released Fu Xiang, shoving her toward Fu Yun.
"Master Fu, keep a close eye on your daughter over the next few days. Once I return, I'll report what happened at the Mountain God Shrine. Someone will come to deal with it."
"When that happens, they'll probably have some questions for your daughter. Don't worry. She shouldn't be in too much trouble."
"But if the Demon-Suppressing Bureau can't find your daughter when the time comes, she'll be in much bigger trouble."
"Master Fu, I hope you won't do anything foolish."
Fu Yun immediately cupped his hands. "Sir, even if I ran, where could I possibly go? But my daughter truly was bewitched!"
As he spoke, Fu Yun pulled banknotes from inside his robe.
While taking them out, he said, "Sir, please take this money and put in a good word for me. If it isn't enough, I can mortgage the tea plantation."
Chen Miao looked