Wan'er's new friend

As the sun set, the day's revelry, initiated by the gods, finally came to an end.

Thousands of people, their bellies round and their bags full of free Fox Rice, happily made their way home.

It's fair to say that today is the happiest day for them in months, or even years.

Not only did I witness the goddess descending amidst frost and snow, but I also saw the county magistrate issue an imperial edict to confer her official title. What I saw and heard today alone is enough to become a topic of conversation for the rest of my life.

Besides what they saw, they also managed to fill their stomachs today.

Most importantly, with Fox Rice behind them, their families will finally no longer have to go hungry for some time to come.

Of course, some people left satisfied, while many others, who were content with just one person and had no family to worry about, were in no hurry to leave.

It's not that they had any bad intentions; they simply felt that this was the place of an officially recognized Orthodox God, and it would be good to linger a little longer and absorb some of its divine aura.

As night fell, those who lingered there discovered something extraordinary.

The entire Lady Qingnü Temple suddenly began to glow.

Seven-colored lights illuminated the temple, flashing rhythmically, making the already exquisite temple look like a celestial palace.

Not only were lights appearing outside the temple, but the bright light sources inside the temple illuminated the main hall as if it were daytime.

Several spotlights shone on the statue, adding a touch of holiness to the lifelike image.

This extraordinary sight attracted the remaining devotees to re-enter the temple and offer a new wave of Incense of Faith.

After visiting the temple illuminated at night, everyone praised the Lady Qingnü for her boundless Law Power, noting that even the temple was extraordinary.

To this, Yin Yunze could only say, "Solar power generation is amazing, isn't it!"

When all the believers had left, still wanting more, only ten witches remained in the temple, sitting on chairs and resting without any regard for their image.

Even Zhang Yufei, who has a background in martial arts, has lost her usual enthusiasm.

He stared blankly at the light bulb on the ceiling, seemingly lost in thought.

It wasn't because I was physically tired, but because the various questions from those believers made me question the meaning of life.

Seeing Zhang Yufei looking dazed, Qi Rongrong lost all interest in teasing her and slumped in her chair, not wanting to move at all.

Needless to say, the seven little witches were born into poverty, and some of them even lay on the ground.

Sun Qin, being more experienced and the head of the priestesses, didn't need to receive ordinary believers, so she seemed to be doing relatively well.

Upon seeing the girls collapse from exhaustion, Yin Yunze first used his Authority over Frost and Snow to send them a touch of coolness. Then, he appeared and waved his hand, giving each of them a Heal Wounds and Cure Illness to relieve their fatigue.

Upon seeing Yin Yunze appear, Sun Qin and the other priestesses quickly rose to greet him, "Lord Yi Yun ----"

Waving his hand, Yin Yunze said softly, "No need for formalities, you've all worked hard today!"

"It's not hard work! It's not hard work! This is what we should do. I feel like I could work another night right now—"

The young witches shook their heads repeatedly, fully expressing their enthusiasm for working for Yin Yunze.

After all, compared to their previous lives, they have now risen to the top in one fell swoop.

Not only are they well-fed and clothed, but they also don't need to do any heavy or tiring work all day long.

Furthermore, as Yin Yunze's representatives, they traveled through the three villages, and everyone who saw them had to respectfully call them "Little Fairy." Even the three village chiefs had to speak to them politely.

Needless to say, today even the county magistrate came to support Yin Yunze and greeted them warmly.

This was a dream life they had never even imagined before.

Before this, the best future they could imagine was marrying a good man and having rice to eat every day.

Hearing the girls say that, Yin Yunze didn't say anything more, "Alright, it's getting late, you should all wash up and get some rest. We expect quite a few more people to come tomorrow, and you'll be the ones to receive them."

"Yes!" Upon hearing this, the girls got up and prepared to return to their dormitories to wash up.

After glancing at the girl, Yin Yunze's gaze fell on Sun Qin, and he asked, "Where's Wan'er?"

"They probably went somewhere to have fun!"

Zhao Wan was only a ten-year-old girl, and she couldn't handle a situation like today, so Sun Qin didn't force her to stay.

After the White Fox Corps was formed, patrols were conducted day and night in the three villages, making this area much safer than other places.

Furthermore, given the special relationship between Zhao Wan and Yin Yunze, as long as they don't run away from the village, they don't need to worry about anything happening to them.

So Sun Qin said nonchalantly, "These days, she says she's made a new friend and goes out to play with her new friend every night! But I reckon she should be back to wash up and go to bed soon."

"Playing with friends so late at night? Seriously, you, as their mother, are you really that careless?"

Looking at Sun Qin, Yin Yunze was speechless. Letting a ten-year-old girl run out to play alone late at night? You're incredibly careless!

Although in modern society, some people are still at get off work at eight or nine o'clock, or even later.

However, in this ancient society, eight or nine o'clock was almost the time for rest.

However, when Yin Yunze saw Sun Qin's unconcerned gaze fall on him, he realized to himself that it seemed to be all her fault.

After all, during that previous period of Spirit Descent, Yin Yunze and Zhao Wan not only went out to play late at night, but they also stayed out all night.

Having grown accustomed to letting Zhao Wan run wild, Sun Qin didn't feel she had done anything wrong.

As for Zhao Wan, she had watched the battle between Yin Yunze and Grandfather Huang Three from a first-person perspective. She wouldn't be afraid to go out late at night, let alone go clubbing in a cemetery!

After all, no matter how terrifying a cemetery is, can it be more terrifying than being surrounded by hundreds of man-eating ghosts? Can it be more terrifying than being chased by large, yellow-skinned rats covered in festering sores?

While Zhao Wan might not have improved much in other areas by following Yin Yunze, her courage was definitely honed to an exceptional degree. Coupled with the fearless and unruly nature of a newborn calf, she only became restrained and acted like a well-behaved girl in front of Yin Yunze and Sun Qin.

"Okay, it's my fault, it's my fault!"

Reluctantly accepting the blame, Yin Yunze still felt it was abnormal for Zhao Wan to go out and play with others so late at night. After all, what kind of good person would call a ten-year-old girl out to play so late at night?

Focusing his attention on his senses, Yin Yunze quickly located Zhao Wan's position.

The next moment, Yin Yunze couldn't help but frown slightly.

Zhao Wan's current location is quite delicate; she happens to be near the entrance of Clear Creek Village.

It has actually left the boundaries of Clear Creek Village, but it is in a position where it can run back at any time.

Before today, without obtaining this divine body and fusing it with three divine cores, this would have been a blind spot in Yin Yunze's field of vision.

Besides Zhao Wan, Yin Yunze also discovered the new friend Zhao Wan had made, as mentioned by Sun Qin.

However, Zhao Wan's new friend was not human, but a large, bright orange fox with a beautiful fur and a black leather collar.

The large fox, the size of a medium-sized dog, was now lying obediently on the ground.

At that moment, Zhao Wan was also stroking the fox while saying something.

Looking at the fox, Yin Yunze felt it looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

With a thought, Yin Yunze silently appeared behind the human and the fox.

Upon closer inspection, Yin Yunze discovered that it was indeed a fox with exceptionally beautiful fur, so beautiful that it made one want to reach out and touch it.

However, before Yin Yunze could speak, Zhao Wan turned around with delight and looked at Yin Yunze, saying, "Lord Yi Yun, you've arrived!"

"Um.

Yin Yunze casually replied, and then noticed that the fox's body suddenly stiffened, and its fur bristled all over, looking like a large ball of fur.

"Waaaaah----"

The next moment, the fox, its fur standing on end, didn't dare look back and started running wildly. Because it was completely out of the blue, it accidentally bumped into Zhao Wan, almost causing her to fall on her bottom.

Reaching out to support Zhao Wan, Yin Yunze couldn't help but sneer as he watched the fox flee.

If things weren't certain before, this fox's behavior undoubtedly shows that it has something to hide.

Activating the Authority over Frost and Snow, icy frost and snow quickly enveloped the fox's limbs, freezing its feet to the ground.

"Waaaaah!"

Caught off guard, the fox, its limbs being pulled, let out a series of screams.

With a light touch of his toes, the spreading frost and snow froze a small area. Step by step, amidst the frost and snow, Yin Yunze walked to the fox.

The fox trembled with fear as Yin Yunze approached.