Chapter 3: A Fox as a Father

That is good. Xi Luo turned around, preparing to leave

The Nine-Tails regained a serious demeanor and walked over to pat him on the shoulder: "What’s the matter? Don’t you want to go see the little princess you have been waiting for over nine hundred years?"

Let the teacher die after all

I was just joking, don't take it so seriously. The nine-tailed fox stiffened.

Xiluo's eyebrows twitched slightly; he was helpless against this unpredictable individual and could only continue to admonish him with an unending discourse: "The outside world blames the Titan and Human races for the premature arrival of the princess, causing chaos throughout the world as everyone frantically searches for her whereabouts. You must ensure her safety, while also paying attention to her education and physical and mental well-being, and be mindful of..." This unceasing discourse continued: "The outside world blames the Titan and Human races for the premature arrival of the princess, causing chaos throughout the world as everyone frantically searches for her whereabouts. You must ensure her safety, while also paying attention to her education and physical and mental well-being, and be mindful of..."

Why is everything so new? Qin Xi continues to be a curious child

He let out a gentle sigh, lowered his head with a sense of relief, only to see a tear rolling down the corner of Qin Xi's eye, slowly flowing onto the hard rocky ground, seeping into the crevices of the stone, and disappearing without a trace

The Nine-Tailed Fox couldn't help but smile: "Is it really that exaggerated?"

The Nine-Tails seemed to understand her thoughts, suddenly stopping in its tracks and turning around: "Do not think about escaping; this forest spans several thousand miles and is filled with billions of magical beasts. I assure you, I am not deceiving you."

Does the King of the Beast Clan intend to go back on his word in front of the multitude of beasts

Throughout this journey, there have indeed been many beasts secretly observing me from the bushes. Qin Xi felt a chill run down his spine and resolved not to leave the Nine-Tails even a step, even if it meant death. As for escaping back to human society, that is a matter to be discussed when the opportunity arises in the future

The drowsy nine-tailed fox opened its eyes to look at the curled-up Qin Xi, feeling somewhat annoyed yet also a tinge of sympathy

Confusion entangles with pain, spreading like wild grass... It tightens the heart, almost crushing it

Qin Xi opened the box with suspicion and found it packed to the brim. In addition to clothes, shoes, combs, handkerchiefs, and fans, there were also various small and simple daily necessities, such as bowls, dishes, kitchen utensils, and knives, all of which were brand new and exquisite. It was as if someone had specifically prepared these items for her

Why did the nine-tailed fox acknowledge herself as a daughter and take her in

If in the future anyone wishes to marry my daughter, they must obediently come over, kneel down, and serve tea to me, calling out 'father-in-law' a few times for me to hear. The nine-tailed fox couldn't help but laugh at his rare expression of breakdown.

As night gradually falls, Qin Xi is unable to sleep

The Nine-Tails replied nonchalantly: "Isn't this nothing? I quickly went to save the situation. Rather than letting that little girl be frightened every day, it would be better to scare her once and for all; who knows, she might not be afraid anymore."

"Aren't you calling me your daughter?" Qin Xi was left bewildered by the scolding; isn't a fox's daughter a fox spirit?

The voice reveals no emotion, nor does it convey any care, much like his expression, which is devoid of fluctuation, cold and icy

"Very good, she adapted even faster than I imagined, and she is already asleep now." Jiuwei shook her ears, reached out into the air, and somehow brought a white robe to drape over herself, stepping out from the bushes, "That girl is really bold; I thought she would be so scared that she wouldn't be able to recover her senses."

Who am I, after all

You are right! Qin Xi immediately agreed, as her life was in someone else's hands, how could she dare to retort

"You should not engage in such deliberately probing actions. Although the princess possesses strong physical healing abilities, she cannot repair a damaged spirit." Xiluo expressed some dissatisfaction towards the carefree fox.

... ...

No. Xiluo replied with certainty, "The princess's soul belongs to the human race, which is very fragile. Therefore, their father dotes on the girls. Since you have become a father, you must follow the customs and be willing to toil for your daughter, even to the point of sacrificing your life without regret."

Qin Xi felt a sense of unease as she embarked on her first experience as a cave dweller. She cautiously stepped into the fox den, filled with doubts and fearing the sight of any leftover human bones.

The fox den is very deep, and the inside is clean and tidy, without any clutter or bones. There is only a beautiful wooden box and a brand new wool blanket placed on the ground, exuding a faint fragrance that makes Qin Xi feel somewhat familiar.

Why can one understand the words of the orcs

The nine-tailed fox does not seem to have any intention of harming itself. Qin Xi wiped his tears on its fur a few more times, and then followed up with the question: "Are there any humans living nearby?"

Ah! Why has my home become like this? That bastard! The Nine-Tails suddenly let out a deafening scream, and after the scream, it quickly dashed out of the cave, disappearing in an instant

There is a saying among humans that a daughter is the lover from a previous life that a father could not be with, and in this life, he must give her all his love. Xi Luo said lightly, "It is also good to take her as your daughter, so go for it."

At the critical moment of life and death, the good student Qin Xi finally had an epiphany. She realized that principles, dignity, ethics, and the future were nothing compared to being devoured by a monster. In that instant, she shamelessly threw herself into the embrace of the nine-tailed fox and cried out, "Father! I miss you so much!"

After speaking, he immediately lay down on the wool blanket, squinting his eyes and breathing evenly

Qin Xierjian, upon hearing this, asked: "Who lost it?"

I, Laozi, am open and aboveboard! I would never harbor any ill intentions towards a young girl!

The nine-tailed fox, enraged and embarrassed, shouted: "I specially prepared this today! Why do you care so much? Little girl, you are not allowed to ask adults so many questions! Just go to sleep obediently!"

What do you think? The nine-tailed fox glared at her as if she were a fool

"What kind of joke is this?! If a human dares to step within a thousand miles of the Warcraft Forest, I guarantee they will be turned into fragments!" The Nine-Tails' expression changed drastically as he said fiercely, "Whether it's humans, Titans, or dwarves, none of them are good! The elves are getting worse too! You must not associate with them; they are not even as good as trolls and orcs."

This eating is indeed genuine eating

Taking a few steps and pausing, taking a few steps and stumbling, the impatient fox finally lost her temper and simply placed her on her back, speeding away like the wind.

The Nine-Tails saw through her doubts and said nonchalantly: "The fact that you can stay here without dying naturally means you are not human"

Qin Xi did not understand what the Nine-Tails was doing. She poked her head out, only to see the deep shadows of the trees outside and a multitude of beasts standing in the distance, all curiously observing her. Thus, she quickly withdrew her head and sat deep within the fox den, afraid to act recklessly

Am I perhaps a vixen

This unexpected change left Xiluo stunned: "You are taking her as your daughter?"

Xiluo instantly regained his composure, lowering his long eyelashes, and remained silent

Qin felt a strange thought arise in his mind, but having just acknowledged the fox as his father and being unable to discern the fellow's true nature and temperament, he dared not speak recklessly

The nine-tailed fox extended its tongue, licked it, and found the taste to be salty and bitter, which he did not like

Sitting at the door, a cold wind blew by. Qin carefully observed the sleeping nine-tailed fox and shifted a little further away, fearing that it might suddenly awaken in the middle of the night and pounce on him to devour him.

In this day and age, having a strong fist is the ultimate truth

It is unacceptable for humans to have ulterior motives towards their daughters; otherwise, they are worse than beasts. In the words of the magical beasts, they are more despicable than humans.

... ...

His long black hair was stirred by the gentle breeze, and the pale purple moonlight illuminated his handsome features, his expression exceedingly solemn, enveloped in an aura of mysterious religiosity, pure and inviolable. Yet, beneath his left eye, as dark as the night, there was a drop of alluring red mole, resembling a flame from the heavens, making those who beheld him wish to transform into moths, rushing into the fire.

Time travel is quite terrifying, but traveling to a place like this is even more frightening. At this moment, Qin Xi only wishes to return to human society, to live a normal life would be sufficient, and there is no time left to lament his misfortune

The teacher once taught: One must be dignified and unyielding in life

The nine-tailed fox stood up with satisfaction, swaggering as it led her away from the lakeside, instructing as they walked: "Stay close to me and do not wander off. If any high-level magical beast dares to bully you, just mention your father's name, and I will teach them a lesson. Low to mid-level magical beasts lack intelligence; seeing you as tender and delicious, they might suddenly pounce and eat you, and seeking revenge would be quite troublesome"

Of course it is troublesome; if one is completely swallowed, there would be no chance to even identify the corpse, how would one know who did it

The eyes of the nine-tailed creature began to flicker and shrink continuously, yet its mouth remained exceedingly firm: "Of course it is from me!"

What about me? Am I really not human?

"Xiluo, have you been waiting for a long time? Do you not trust me to handle things?" The two had collaborated for over 700 years, and there was already a tacit understanding between them. Although the Nine-Tails feigned dissatisfaction, she quickly stepped forward to greet him.

Her words were lies, but her tears were genuine. Having been terrified to the point of losing her senses after crossing into this other world for so long, all the grievances and fears surged to the forefront of her heart at this moment, making her feel extremely distressed, with tears flowing endlessly, unable to stop.

Upon waking, this thought only flickered through Qin Xi's mind for a moment. She recalled many contradictory statements made by Jiu Wei during their conversation, and even a fool would not believe that she was truly his daughter

Why is it not the taste of honey

Tears

The nine-tailed fox curled its lips, revealing a set of eerie, gleaming teeth

"What do you mean by 'who is not who'?" Jiuwei immediately shook his head in denial, then pointed at the wooden box and said to Qin Xi, "All these things belong to you."

I know, I know, you expressionless person, you turn into a nagging mother as soon as the princess is mentioned, isn't it annoying? I am offering to be your free babysitter, and I haven't even complained yet. " Jiuwei irritably scratched his head, suddenly recalling something, and smiled slyly, "Good brother, considering our deep friendship over the past few hundred years, I have taken her as my goddaughter, how could I treat her poorly?

Having randomly acknowledged a daughter, how can one raise such a fragile child in the future

"By the way, how do I raise a daughter? I have never been a father before. Is it okay to raise her like Chi Yan and the Black Bear?" The Nine-Tailed Fox laughed heartily and offered him comfort.

A gentle flute sound suddenly came from afar

"Are you saying your daughter is a fox? Is there such a logic in the world?" The nine-tailed fox shamelessly retorted, "Haven't you heard of the concept of a goddaughter in this world?"

Is that blurry figure of a man I saw when I first woke up just a dream

The Nine-Tails has been troubled countless times by the question of how to soothe a noisy child. Fortunately, Qin Xi has not yet given him the opportunity to address this issue.

As he approached the thicket, he suddenly stood up, his entire body seemingly enveloped in a cloud of white smoke, and in an instant, he underwent a transformation. When the smoke dissipated, there appeared a silver-haired man with fox ears and a fox tail, his pair of golden eyes elongated and beautiful, glimmering with a hint of cunning and a touch of allure

Logically, she should not be living in the forest caring for magical beasts, but rather residing in a magnificent palace accompanied by a group of maids. However, due to the fated tribulations and the absolute protection of that person, she must endure the crisis here

After a long time, the nine-tailed fox returned in frustration, its nine tails sweeping the ground like a broom. It cast a resentful glance at Qin Xi and muttered in an extremely low voice: "Why should I give up the treasures I have collected just to make you comfortable... Can a fox den be called a fox den if it has no scent?"

She walked with her short, slender legs through the untouched primeval forest, stumbling along the way. Jiuwei looked at Qin Xi, truly unable to understand why she was so incompetent

He pondered for a long time, but found no answer

After much contemplation, she had not slept for half the night. A profound fatigue and drowsiness weighed heavily on her eyelids. Despite her efforts to stay awake, she ultimately succumbed to sleep.

The four questions are intricately complex, continuously entangled, resembling dead ends in a maze, with no way to find the exit.

No, contact me again if there is something. Xiluo turned around, jumped off the cliff, and quickly disappeared into the night.

Xiluo paid no attention to the dissatisfaction of the Nine-Tails, merely asking: "Is she alright?"

The nine-tailed fox swiftly stood up, leaped out of its den, crossed the rocks, and arrived at the highest point of the cliff. The two full moons shone brightly, faintly illuminating the slender figure of a man in the shadows, who appeared somewhat lonely

In this world, the sky has two moons, one red and one blue, casting a faint glow that intertwines to become a mysteriously beautiful purple. ... The lonely nights always evoke a special longing for home, for father, for mother ...

Just as she was about to retort, she suddenly caught sight of the fierce and terrifying appearance of the beasts in the distance and heard the howls (laughter) echoing through the forest. In that moment, her mind was filled with a storm of thoughts, and a battle between reason and emotion raged for 0.1 seconds.

The nine-tailed fox generously pointed inside and said, "From now on, the two of us, father and daughter, will live here. Let's make do with life for now"

Fool! The nine-tailed fox scolded, "You have no ears, no tail, and not even a single hair on your face. You walk on two legs; how could you possibly be a fox?"

Before long, they arrived at the edge of a cliff, where a large cave was situated three meters above. The area was obscured by unknown large-leaved plants, making it completely invisible if one was not paying attention

Do not be afraid

Qin Xi immediately cast aside both his pride and curiosity into the Arctic Ocean: "It is a fox!"

The nine-tailed fox sat down comfortably, contentedly patting Qin Xi's head with its paw, allowing her tears to soak its fur. If one were to overlook the distinction between human and beast, it would truly be a beautiful scene of paternal kindness and filial piety.

What is that?" Qin Xi finally couldn't help but ask

The Nine-Tailed Fox lamented: "I have never married in my life! How would I know how to pamper a daughter!"

She looked at the nine-tailed fox and incredulously asked, "Did you do all of this?"

In the distance, a sigh is carried by the wind