The Fox Zhao Rui

"Great-Grandma, don't be afraid, Her Majesty is a very kind person! Back then—"

Walking on the brand-new village road in Clear Creek Village, the little fox girl chattered incessantly to her great-grandmother fox, praising Yin Yunze.

"Mmm----Ah----"

She gave the little fox girl a perfunctory reply, but Great-Grandma Fox couldn't truly feel at ease.

In particular, the few words the little fox girl uttered about Yin Yunze's achievements terrified Great-Grandma Fox. She wanted to ask for clarification, but she was afraid that what she asked would make her even more uneasy.

Upon arriving at Clear Creek Village, Grandma Fox was once again astonished by the village's architectural complex, which rivaled that of a county town.

If this place were truly only the size of a village, Great-Grandma Fox would have thought she had arrived in a county town.

Finally arriving at the magnificent temple, far surpassing the exquisite temples that Great-Grandma Fox had ever seen, she was somewhat dazzled.

"Finally back."

As a voice that Great-Grandma Fox had never heard before rang out from the side, Great-Grandma Fox was astonished to discover this.

The little fox girl's beautiful Pure Fox Robe fell off on their own, and before they even hit the ground, a white-haired girl emerged from them.

The white-haired girl, draped in Pure Fox Robe, stretched out her graceful figure as if no one else was around.

Although whether as an evil spirit or Law Treasure, Guo Jing would not experience any physical discomfort from prolonged inactivity.

After all, Guo Jing doesn't have a biological body at all.

However, compared to remaining completely still for a long time, being able to move is naturally better.

This scene left even the great-grandmother fox, who was standing nearby, speechless with astonishment.

Although she was just average, Great-Grandma Fox, being an old fox who had lived for hundreds of years, still had some insight.

They also realized that the girl's form was merely that of a puppet, while the one in the Pure Fox Robe was alive.

Grandma Fox had seen evil spirits in clothes before, but she never expected that the precious garment worn by the little fox girl could actually be alive.

Moreover, from Guo Jing, who had taken human form, Grandma Fox sensed an aura as high as a mountain.

Just a glance from Guo Jing with his crimson eyes made Great-Grandma Fox feel a little short of breath.

Both were unintentionally released forms of pressure, but compared to Guo Jing, the little fox spirit's pressure was practically childlike.

Fortunately, Guo Jing didn't linger on Great-Grandma Fox for long before stepping into the Qingnü Temple.

Before stepping inside, the little fox girl greeted her great-grandmother fox.

"Great-Grandma, come in!"

"Uh, um!"

After responding, Great-Grandma Fox followed Little Fox Mother into the Qingnü Temple.

Immediately, Grandma Fox was captivated by the exquisite murals inside the temple.

With a flurry of glances, Great-Grandma Fox spotted a figure holding Jade Purification Vase and a branch of precious tree, with fox ears on its head and nine white tails swaying behind it.

Although I had already heard from the little fox girl that Yin Yunze had a lifelike statue.

The fact that she was alive and well to the point that she seemed ready to step down at any moment still surprised Great-Grandma Fox.

As her vision blurred slightly, Great-Grandma Fox noticed that the statue, which had been standing, had changed its posture and was now sitting on an ice throne. Moreover, the statue seemed to be casting its gaze at her.

And the nine tails behind them were still swaying, some curling and some unfurling.

Holy crap, this is alive!

Upon discovering that it was a live Nine-Tailed White Fox, Great-Grandma Fox instinctively wanted to lower her head.

After all, staring directly at a deity like that can be considered disrespectful.

However, even though she knew she should bow her head, she couldn't bear to look away from the most beautiful form in the fox clan.

That's Nine-Tailed Fox!

Just as a true dragon is to a serpent, or a phoenix to a hundred birds, they are born to be the rulers of their respective races.

Previously, Grandma Lady Qingnü was Nine-Tailed White Fox, and she hadn't thought much of it. However, it was her status Orthodox God that made Grandma Fox more concerned.

But when she actually saw it, a strange emotion welled up in Great-Grandma Fox's heart.

It was as if a wandering, lost child had finally met an elder with whom he shared a close blood relationship.

"Your Majesty, I'm back!"

Unlike Great-Grandma Fox, who hesitated even to glance at him, Little Fox Girl cheered as she returned to the Dao Field and ran towards Yin Yunze.

"Your Majesty," Guo Jing bowed slightly to Yin Yunze and said softly, "We're back."

"Um.

Nodding slightly, Yin Yunze looked at the little fox girl squatting beside him, waiting for praise. He reached out and patted her head, then casually tugged at her ear, asking Guo Jing, "How was the trip?"

"We've gained something." Upon hearing this, Guo Jing recounted the entire trip in detail, then pointed to Great-Grandma Fox and said, "This is Sister Xuan'er's great-grandmother, and also the leader of the fox clan who is willing to submit to the Empress."

Although this large family of foxes, including the ordinary fox, only numbered a few dozen and their strength was quite average, it was still a start.

Even the smallest gain is still a gain, and any gain is better than none.

Moreover, the fox and the ghost had been busy for almost two days, so Yin Yunze naturally didn't hold back his praise, "Yes, you've done a great job, thank you for your hard work."

"Your Majesty," the little fox girl finally realized what was happening and pointed at her great-grandmother, whispering, "This is my great-grandmother, please don't frighten her!"

"Um.

Responding once more, Yin Yunze turned his gaze to the old fox, whose body was now covered with the deep marks of time.

Out of respect for the little fox girl, and also out of politeness, Yin Yunze sat up, beckoned to Great-Grandma Fox, and said softly, "You're Xuan'er's great-grandmother, right? You're practically family now, come and talk to her."

Yin Yunze's attempt to curry favor only excited Great-Grandma Fox even more.

This is the Orthodox God of my fox clan! A member of royalty—yet still so approachable—"

Hearing Yin Yunze's call, Great-Grandma Fox suppressed her excitement and carefully stepped over.

Upon seeing Yin Yunze's handsome appearance up close, Great-Grandma Fox's eyes welled up with tears. After a moment, she regained her senses, lowered her head, and said, "Little Fox greets the Lady Qingnü!"

"Don't be so tense, relax. I don't eat foxes."

Sensing the Incense of Faith emanating from the old fox, and seeing its body trembling with a mixture of excitement and fear, and feeling the decaying aura emanating from it, Yin Yunze was honestly afraid that Great-Grandma Fox would just die like that.

He raised his hand and fired a Heal Wounds and Cure Illness to replenish Great-Grandma Fox's vital energy, lest her joy turn into sorrow.

Although he could already sense the faith that was approaching that of a devout believer, Yin Yunze still asked as usual, "Are you willing to submit to me and obey my commands?"

"Yes! Little Fox is willing to lead her people to obey Lady Houhou's orders!"

Feeling the sudden warmth within her body and realizing it was Yin Yunze's doing, Great-Grandma Fox immediately relaxed.

Then, Great-Grandma Fox quickly took out a spotted pelt and held it above her head with her forepaws. "This is a token made by the little fox clan to show their sincerity! As long as someone holds this token and calls out, the little foxes and their clan will surely answer the call! We will obey any orders!"

"Oh?"

Hearing what Great-Grandma Fox said, Yin Yunze curiously brought the fur closer to his face.

Then, Yin Yunze discovered...

This looks like an overly fresh Demon Beast's skin, perhaps even the skin of a leopard.

Because it was so fresh, Yin Yunze could even smell the blood.

After thinking for a moment, Yin Yunze did not reach out to catch it, but instead simply placed it in the air to observe.

I think the leopard is a Class I protected animal.

The thought inexplicably flashed through Yin Yunze's mind, but he didn't really take it to heart. Instead, he examined the so-called token.

Although the leopard skin had been treated, the method was rather rudimentary, and it still had a strong smell of blood.

Although Yin Yunze's weapon-refining skills weren't particularly good, they were at least three or four levels higher than this little demon's wild fox Zen.

Therefore, after a little investigation, Yin Yunze understood the principle behind this so-called token.

It's actually quite simple: the Essence Blood and essence of these little foxes were added to the leopard skin as a catalyst, thus establishing a connection between the two.

When someone uses this token, all the foxes that have had their heart's Essence Blood infused with it will feel as if their hearts have been taken over.

By sensing the difference in the magnitude of force, these foxes can also determine distance and direction.

If there is no response for a long time, although it may not cause real injury, the feeling of having one's heart squeezed is not pleasant.

It must be said that although this keepsake was rough, it was still made with care.

Knowing that he might not be able to offer anything that would satisfy Yin Yunze, he simply offered up his entire clan.

Moreover, the appearance of this token gave Yin Yunze a new idea.

However, this is clearly not the time to test the idea.

I appreciate your sincerity.

Putting the leopard skin away for the time being, Yin Yunze looked at Great-Grandma Fox and asked, "What reward do you want?"

Although these dozens of fox cubs are not much in terms of combat strength.

But since he was among the first to come here, Yin Yunze naturally had to set an example.

Upon hearing Yin Yunze's words, Great-Grandma Fox was overjoyed.

After silently praising the Orthodox God of fellow clansmen, Great-Grandma Fox, suppressing her excitement, spoke with even greater respect, "This little fox only begs that the Lady Qingnü bestow upon me a name, so that I may be like Xuan'er and do some work for Her Majesty!"

To put it euphemistically, it's asking for a name; in reality, it's asking for Seeking Bestowal Transformation.

That's true. If he still can't Transformation, this old fox probably won't live for many more years.

Yin Yunze wasn't surprised by this. After thinking for a moment, he asked in return, "Do you want someone more mature or someone younger?"

After all, she was a super fox grandmother who was hundreds of years old, so Yin Yunze couldn't just turn her into a fox-eared loli like he did with the little fox girl.

"Someone younger!" To this question, Great-Grandma Fox quickly replied, "Little Fox wants someone younger! The younger the better!"

Just as humans are like children who yearn to grow up, and adults who long for childhood.

The old fox grandmother, who was nearing the end of her life, was extremely annoyed by her frail and infirm body.

Seeing this opportunity, one naturally desires a younger body.

"Good."

Having already understood the principle of Seeking Bestowal through the little fox girl, Yin Yunze didn't need the fox great-grandmother to ask questions first this time. He directly said, "Then, from now on, you shall be called Zhao Rui. In the name of Qingnü, I bestow upon you the name Zhao Rui! Zhao Rui, I think you are a white-furred, red-eyed, fox-eared little loli."

Under Yin Yunze's imperial decree, he sent an appropriate amount of Power of Incense Offerings into Zhao Rui's body.

The great-grandmother fox, who had just received the new name Zhao Rui, suddenly felt as if she were trapped in a bag, unable to breathe.

Instinctively, Zhao Rui couldn't help but start struggling.

But in the eyes of others, especially in Yin Yunze's view...

Zhao Rui's Transformation this time was far more bizarre than the little fox girl's.

Although the little fox girl screamed horribly that time, she had essentially transformed from a fox into a human form.

This time, however, it seemed as if a parasitic alien had appeared inside Zhao Rui's body, with something constantly writhing inside.

You can vaguely see handprints and footprints emerging from within, appearing clearly on the great-grandmother fox's fur.

As Grandma Fox used her method, Zhao Rui slowly inflated like a balloon, and suddenly, in an instant, her skin and flesh tore open.

Then, a white-haired loli with fox ears and a fox tail emerged from the crack.

Although she was completely naked, this white-haired, fox-eared loli wasn't ashamed at all.

He brazenly displayed his body, stroking it up and down with both hands, repeatedly saying, "I... I've finally become an adult! This body is so young! For over a hundred years! I finally feel healthy again—this young body!"

Zhao Rui didn't mind at all, but Guo Jing and Yin Yunze, out of politeness, subconsciously turned their heads away from looking.

He casually grabbed a shrine Yin Yunze's robe and draped it over Zhao Rui: "Now that you're starting to act like a human, you should learn to dress properly first!"

"Ah, yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Rui then realized that she had lost her composure in front of the Lady Qingnü.

Clutching the clothes, Zhao Rui quickly apologized, "It was Little Fox, it was Rui'er was too out of line, please forgive me, Your Highness—"

Hearing a fox spirit that was hundreds of years old call herself Rui'er in front of him, Yin Yunze felt a strange feeling.

However, in order to maintain his status, Yin Yunze tacitly agreed that no matter how old the other person was, he would be a grade older when they met!

Seeing this, the little fox spirit quickly went over to help, saying, "Great-Grandma, let me help you get dressed!"

But upon closer inspection, seeing that Zhao Rui only reached her eyebrows, the little fox girl couldn't help but exclaim, "Great-Grandma, how come you're shorter than me!"

Zhao Rui also noticed this situation, but since she was younger, even though her body was now a bit too young, Zhao Rui didn't dare to, and wouldn't, have any objections.

Even though it looks a bit small, it's still infinitely better than that old, frail body that won't live for many more years!

"No need—" Pushing aside the little fox girl's hand that was trying to help, Zhao Rui tried on the shrine maiden's outfit after a brief attempt. "Don't underestimate your great-grandmother! Your great-grandmother has been a fox for hundreds of years, so I don't need your help with something as simple as getting dressed!"