Chapter 1, Incense.

The villagers love to visit the city, and the rural fox spirits also enjoy coming. Looking in from the city gate, it is precisely the time when the night market is bustling. The streets and alleys are lively, and the food is so fragrant! Hu Chun took a couple of steps towards the barbecue stall but then stopped. Restrain yourself, restrain yourself; completing the mission is important. She must honor the incense money given by Lord Zhang.

Jufeng originally did not want to pay attention to this little grassroots in the desolate mountains and wilderness, but seeing her so cheerful, he still said, "I am here to collect Young Master Zhang and deliver him to the underworld"

As long as you help me pick the sweetest fragrant pears from Tangjia Mountain. " Ju Feng paused for a moment and added, " The more, the better.

She is such a reliable fox spirit, as can be seen from her fur color. Every time she accomplishes a good deed, she loses a tuft of gray fur and grows a tuft of white fur. Over the past hundred years, she has transformed from a dusty gray fox into an almost pure white sacred fox.

In fact, the scope of work for the deity Ding is quite broad, encompassing the fluctuations in population among the citizens of a city, as well as disasters, diseases, and disabilities. However, due to the overwhelming number of people seeking children, this gradually became the primary focus of their duties. Additionally, since this divine role is mostly held by earth immortals in the form of maternal figures, the term "Zisun Popo" (Grandmother of Descendants) emerged.

Hu Chuan's eyes sparkled, and saliva flowed from her mouth. After waiting for Master Zhang to leave, she immediately picked it up and began to devour it. Hmm, not bad, it is the roast chicken from Zhuangzhou Yixiangzhai. Master Zhang is indeed sincere; she will take care of this matter!

Jufeng brushed aside the long strand of hair at his temple and slowly said: "In fact... it is not impossible to find a way out."

Hu Chun hesitated, fully aware that making this decision would come at a corresponding cost. In fact, there was no choice; if she was unwilling to exchange, she would die immediately, with no lifespan left. "I am willing to take charge for him, but I do not know..." She timidly glanced at Ju Feng, worried that his terms for the exchange might be too harsh, beyond her capabilities.

Tangjiashan... is the most perilous mountain range in Jialing... finding sweet pears is not easy. She also knew that she had to sing a lament to highlight the arduousness of the task. What she said was indeed a fact; due to the treacherous terrain, the pear trees were nestled in the nooks and crannies of the mountain hollows and stone caves, with nine out of ten bearing bitter and shriveled fruits. However, as long as one tree bore good fruit, it could sweeten the heart. Even at the Hundred Demons Conference, fragrant pears could be considered a dessert. What she said was indeed a fact; due to the treacherous terrain, the pear trees were nestled in the nooks and crannies of the mountain hollows and stone caves, with nine out of ten bearing bitter and shriveled fruits. However, as long as one tree bore good fruit, it could sweeten the heart. Even at the Hundred Demons Conference, fragrant pears could be considered a dessert

"As long as you speak, Hu Chun will definitely find a way for you!" She continued to ingratiate herself, "Then you first ensure the safety of Young Master Zhang, and I will bring the pears tomorrow. Where should I deliver them to you?"

Hu Chun has a good reputation among the spirits of the Five Hundred Li Jialing, relying on her ability to boldly ask for favors and actively give back in return. Her knack for flattery is exceptional, making her stand out even among the foxes, and indeed, her uncle has acknowledged this.

Old Master Zhang trembled as he rose, taking a small gold ingot from the bundle he had rolled up on his arm. With a fawning smile, he placed it on the offering table of the Fox Fairy Grandmother. Of course, he could not see the true form of the Fox Fairy Grandmother squatting in front of the statue, so the gold ingot was directly stacked onto one of Hu Chun's hind paws

Zhuozhou, the largest town in the Jialing area, has a dense population and a thriving commercial sector. At night, when viewed from the mountains, it truly resembles a crystal city adorned with brilliant lights

She has made many attempts, helping the old lady in the West Village fetch some water, assisting the young widow in the North Village in finding a suitor. These were considered great deeds during the early stages of shedding, but now it is no longer sufficient. The 'eight' character hair remains firmly in place, and it seems that two significant transactions must be made decisively to achieve a complete shedding.

Although Hu Chun holds the esteemed title of the fox spirit grandmother in the mountains, she is the most grassroots of fox spirits, lacking any connections or a powerful patron. Therefore, she must adhere to the rules of the celestial realm, such as not being able to ride the clouds without taking on a human form. Whether she can or cannot is not the issue; the key point is that she does not know how. Thus, the fox spirit grandmother lets go of her four paws and runs at full speed, her tail extending in a straight line, arriving at the city gate even before the two-legged Lord Zhang.

Hu Chun let out a soft "hiss," feeling a slight pain; it had some weight to it

Hu Chun has a very charming fox-like appearance, with eyes that are slightly curved and naturally upturned corners of her mouth, making her a quintessential smiling fox. It is said that a smiling fox does not have bad luck, and indeed, she exudes an aura of charm, joy, and liveliness, making everyone who sees her feel quite happy.

Hu Chun sat on the offering table, using his paw to stroke his beard, three strands on the left, three strands on the right, switching paws to repeat the action—while the old master Zhang, who was weeping and pleading on the worn-out straw mat, had not yet finished his lamentations.

It is lamentable that she has formed a shape resembling the character "八". Her dream is to transform into a beautiful pure white fox, so she named herself Hu Chun. However, the persistent two tufts of gray fur have hindered her, and now no one calls her Hu Chun; they all refer to her as Lao Ba. She feels a deep sense of despair within.

No. Uncle Zisun Ju Feng looked down at her with a sidelong glance

Almost ... ... refers to the two tufts of gray fur on her back

You said, you said. Hu Chun sat up, his two front paws hanging down, looking very attentive. In fact, this is a skill of dogs, but it also suits foxes quite well, after all, their appearances are not that different.

I hope to retain Xiao Zhang as a matter of priority

Oh, isn't this the grandmother of the descendants—father-in-law? Uncle? Hu Chun's original intention was to curry favor, after all, a local deity like the one from the Ding family is considered a powerful figure. However, this gentleman was quite difficult to flatter, so Hu Chun could only awkwardly continue, "Did you also come to save Young Master Zhang, having received the blessings of Lord Zhang?"

Hu Chun revealed a grin, appearing even more cheerful, but in reality, she was looking down on this Uncle Zisun. Could it be that he was demoted to Zhuozhou due to his greed?

Can you use Young Master Zhang's ten years of life to help him survive this calamity? However... can you make this decision for him?

Finally, I saw Lord Zhang appearing at the city gate, walking unsteadily. Hu Chun patiently slowed his pace to accompany him home, and unexpectedly encountered Lord Ding Shen from Zhuozhou at the entrance.

Old Master Zhang took out a roasted chicken from the package and respectfully placed it in front of Hu Chun

Hu Chun scratched his back, feeling that this was the heartfelt words of Old Master Zhang. As a resident of Zhuozhou City, those who come to this small, dilapidated temple of the fox spirit in the wild mountains and fields are truly at their wits' end, treating a dead horse as if it were alive.

Ah? Hu Chun was taken aback, "Isn't Young Master Zhang safe? But..." She became anxious, "I accepted a tael of gold from Old Master Zhang, promising to protect his son!" She concealed the roast chicken, feeling embarrassed. "Uncle... ever since I accepted the incense, I have never failed to fulfill my duties. I know this matter is difficult, so I ask Uncle to help Hu Chun, and Hu Chun will certainly do her utmost to repay Uncle."

Acknowledging the uncle is not the end of it, the four-pawed little creature circled around the leg of the torch peak, in fact, this is a skill of cats, and the fox is also adept at using it, after all, the appearance is not that different.

With a glare from his eyes, Jufeng said, "Why do I need your help to find it? I can pick it myself!"

"The West City Ancestor Temple." Ju Feng said without any embarrassment

The Ding God of Zhuozhou is an alternative figure within the Ding God realm, represented by a young and handsome man who exudes an aura of celestial energy. Due to his uniqueness, he has gained fame, and even the spirits and monsters of the Jialing region, spanning five hundred miles, are aware of him. It is said that he was originally a celestial being in the heavens, but for reasons unknown, he encountered some misfortune and was demoted to perform such a role.

"Fox Fairy Grandmother, on account of the sincerity of this humble person, please save the life of this child!"

Hu Chun's heart thudded back to its original place, the fragrant pears of Tangjiashan...! ... Whatever she wanted, she could have in abundance! She tried her best to suppress her joy, but unfortunately, she was born with a smiling face; as soon as there was a hint of laughter in her eyes, it made her appear particularly cheerful and delighted

"Fox Fairy Granny, Fox Fairy Granny, I beg you to save my son's life! I am over forty years old, and this is my only young son. It took countless medicines and prayers from my old partner and me to have him; I cannot possibly lose him!" Lord Zhang, with tears and snot streaming down his face, could no longer kneel and collapsed onto the ground, turning the originally dusty broken bricks into a puddle of mud with his cries. "I have prayed to the local City God, Guanyin, Bodhisattva, and the Three Pure Ones, but my child shows no signs of improvement. That is why I have come to beseech you!" He could no longer kneel and collapsed onto the ground, turning the originally dusty broken bricks into a puddle of mud with his cries. "I have prayed to the local City God, Guanyin, Bodhisattva, and the Three Pure Ones, but my child shows no signs of improvement. That is why I have come to beseech you!"