Telling Red Fox the Secret

Lou Yu recounted in detail how his supernatural abilities had rapidly increased within a few days after he drank the blood.

Tao Qiu was surprised. "I really didn't know that."

Seeing that he still seemed completely unconcerned, Lou Yu grew anxious and said, "Qiuqiu, you shouldn't have told me these things today. You trust me, but I don't even trust myself. I'm really afraid that one day when I'm drunk and bragging or talking in my sleep, I'll expose your secret."

Lou Yu rarely drinks, and as far as he knows, he has never talked in his sleep. He cited these two examples to illustrate his fear of encountering unexpected situations.

He had never been this anxious when he first discovered that Tao Qiu's crops could stabilize and enhance supernatural abilities. His worry for Tao Qiu's life made him lose his usual composure and calmness.

Rather than being afraid of leaking secrets, he was more afraid of Tao Qiu's blood itself.

Tao Qiu's blood has a special effect; every day that happens, he is in danger.

Lou Yu was willing to risk his life to protect Tao Qiu, but he hoped even more that Tao Qiu would not encounter such deadly danger.

"Alright? Little Fishy, don't be afraid." Tao Qiu pulled Lou Yu into her arms, gently patting his back, her voice as soft as a warm spring breeze. "I understand your worries, but it's okay. If you're drunk, I'll cover your mouth. If you're asleep, I'll stay by your side. No matter what happens, I'll deal with it proactively. I've already prepared myself mentally."

Yes, since the fact that the blood has special effects has already occurred and cannot be changed, then blind fear and panic will only plunge oneself into endless negative emotions.

Why not be braver and more open, so that at least they can live happily before the secret is exposed?

Lou Yu understood Tao Qiu's meaning. He took a few deep breaths, nuzzled Tao Qiu's neck, and said in a hoarse voice, "Sorry, I got too excited."

Tao Qiu hugged him even tighter. "It's okay, this is a normal reaction. It's because you love me that you worry about me."

"Qiuqiu, how come you're so good to me?" Lou Yu said this sincerely. With Tao Qiu, he could always get the greatest degree of dependence and indulgence.

Tao Qiu smiled, "If you think I'm good, then love me a little more."

"I will, I will love you more and more." Lou Yu breathed in Tao Qiu's scent, and his already overflowing love for Tao Qiu was filled with even more.

After calming down, Lou Yu got up from Tao Qiu's embrace, a smile returning to his lips. "There's no need to feed me blood, but you must make up for the kiss you promised me."

"Okay, give it to our Little Fishy." Tao Qiu's hand cupped the back of Lou Yu's head, and she gently kissed his lips.

This kiss contained no lust; it was more like a comfort, a tenderness, a precious protection.

After the kiss, Lou Yu's little bit of awkwardness was cured by Tao Qiu.

The kids all ran down to the bottom of the valley to take pictures. When they came back, Lou Yu had already styled Tao Qiu's hair in a new way.

Because Tao Qiu was wearing modern clothes, a complicated hairstyle wouldn't be suitable, so Lou Yu styled his hair into a high ponytail, similar to a "young swordsman's" style, with two small braids hanging down from the ponytail, gathered together with the remaining long hair in front of his chest, making him look dashing and handsome.

Wow, Dad is a hero!

Second Cub asked Lou Yu to pick him up, and then carefully reached out to touch Tao Qiu's hair.

The Eldest Cub said, "Dad is even more handsome than the heroes in TV dramas."

Sanzai added, "He's even more powerful than those martial arts masters!"

Tao Qiu picked up the Eldest Cub and third cubs, laughing heartily, "Alright, then from now on, let this great hero take Little Fishy and you all on your adventures in the martial world."

"Great! Let's go conquer Jiangfu!"

"We're like heroes now!"

The kids cheered and jumped for joy; there couldn't be a more enthusiastic group of people.

Lou Yu looked at Tao Qiu and the children, whose eyes were squinting with smiles, and felt a warm glow in his heart. This was a beautiful scene filled with love.

Life in the valley was leisurely and carefree, as if time itself slowed down. But because of family companionship, the days didn't feel like they were dragging on; on the contrary, time seemed to fly by.

In Lou Yu's memory, the last time he was so carefree was when he was a child, unaware of his parents' true relationship and the horrors and cruelty of the world.

Was it family love that supported him both times, allowing him to escape the mundane world and enjoy a moment of innocence and carefree joy?

Before they knew it, a week was about to pass. It was Lou Yu who broke the tranquility and returned to reality, proposing to go to Fox Mountain to retrieve the materials he had accumulated over several trips.

"This cooler can keep the blood active for at least four days? By then, we should already be back at base." We didn't pick it up before because we were afraid the materials would spoil.

Tao Qiu nodded in understanding, then asked, "The team that delivered the grain to the Yongkang Base, were they also responsible for harvesting the wheat?"

Tao Qiu is only responsible for planting, not harvesting. There's so much wheat that Lou Yu can't possibly harvest it all by himself, and the terrain of the valley isn't suitable for using machines.

So, the day Lou Yu arrived, he told Tao Qiu that once the grain delivery team returned, Lou Quan would send people to harvest the wheat and transport it back to the base.

Lou Yu said, "It's not them. They just got back. Lou Quan wouldn't force them to work immediately. It must be another group of people."

He added, "Don't worry, the people Lou Quan sends are all people he knows well; nothing will happen to them."

The thought of a group of strange humans entering her private space made Tao Qiu feel uneasy, even though she knew they wouldn't do anything bad.

But compared to being able to return to the base with Lou Yu sooner, this discomfort is nothing.

As soon as Tao Qiu led Lou Yu to the mountaintop, several foxes on the grassland surrounded them, whimpering and calling to their kind, announcing the arrival of the Snow Bird and the human.

It's clear they're genuinely afraid they won't be able to continue exchanging crops with Tao Qiu.

Chapter 88 Tells the Red Fox the Secret

The Red Fox had actually explained to the other foxes that the humans were just delayed by some business and would definitely come later, but they couldn't rest easy until they saw the Snow Bird and the humans.

Since eating the crops traded from the Snow Bird, the sick cubs have become healthier, the adult foxes feel their muscles and bones have been strengthened, the ordinary foxes are much more energetic, and the mutated foxes have also discovered that their special abilities are getting stronger.

These changes are very subtle, like drops of water falling slowly and in small quantities, but the fact that water is accumulating is very real.

This year, the Fox Clan with higher mutation levels had a slightly higher survival rate for their cubs than before. Although the proportion of cubs that died at birth was still the highest, it was a gradual improvement, which was much better than stagnation or regression.

Therefore, from any perspective, the Fox Clan cannot do without the crops planted by Tao Qiu.

The foxes were very friendly, and Tao Qiu didn't find it troublesome, patiently answering their questions.

Seeing Tao Qiu and Lou Yu arrive, Red Fox and White Fox breathed a sigh of relief.

They went to the usual place to get the materials, but because it was the total amount from several trips, it took them a little longer this time.

Seeing that the Red Fox had had several vials of blood drawn, the White Fox's eyes were filled with so much heartache that they were almost overflowing. As soon as Lou Yu finished packing up his tools and left, she immediately went up to the Red Fox and gently nuzzled him to comfort him.

"Waaah..." The Red Fox rubbed against the White Fox in a coquettish manner, telling her that she was alright and not to worry.

Lou Yu returned to Tao Qiu's side, thinking he could leave soon, but Tao Qiu suddenly spoke to him in human language, "Little Fishy, go outside and wait for me. I want to talk to them alone for a few minutes."

This unexpected turn of events not only shocked Lou Yu, but also made the Red Fox and White Fox look over in astonishment.

They can't understand human language, but they can still distinguish between birdsong and human speech.

Tao Qiu hadn't discussed this with Lou Yu beforehand, so Lou Yu was completely bewildered at this moment.

Tao Qiu said softly again, "Be good, go out first, I'll explain to you later."

Since he had already said that, and out of trust, Lou Yu didn't press him further at this point. Instead, he obediently picked up his toolbox and went out first.

The Red Fox White Fox also stood up at this moment. They looked at Tao Qiu with curiosity and wariness in their eyes.

Tao Qiu? Without wasting words, he transformed into human form right in front of them.

Now the Red Fox and the White Fox's eyes widened even more.

Are Snow Bird people? Or rather, can Snow Bird actually transform into people?

Tao Qiu offered to explain, "Chirp, chirp."

--Just like my ability to grow special crops, this is also a bonus ability of that glowing fruit.

Upon hearing Tao Qiu say that this was the effect of the fruit, Red Fox suddenly found it reasonable.

Because there is only one fruit, apart from the Snow Bird that eats it, no other mutated monster can truly know how much change it will bring to the consumer.

With the miraculous crop before him, and now seeing the humanoid form of the Snow Bird, Red Fox felt that even if the Snow Bird ruled the whole world in the future, he wouldn't be surprised.

After all, it was that glowing fruit. Ah, the shock it brought to all the mutated monsters present was enough to convince them to accept all the impossible possibilities.

The Red Fox calmed down a bit and asked, "Hmm?"

When can I transform into human form?

"Chirp chirp."

--Shortly after eating the fruit?

Red Fox understood; Snow Bird had deliberately kept it from them before.

"Mmm?"

--If you've been keeping it a secret so well, why are you suddenly telling us?

Tao Qiu: "Chirp, chirp."

Since I want to ask for your help, I naturally have to show sincerity.

The main reason is that he'll be exposed sooner or later. If he doesn't appear in the territory, Red Fox will definitely investigate and find out sooner or later that he went to the human base.