Chapter 4, Starting from the Beginning

Alright, just take it easy like this

"The Nine-Tails said I must not go far." Qin was very tempted by this proposal, as he wanted to understand this world.

The Nine-Tails recalled her bitter tears and remained silent for a long time. Then she stood up, shook her fur, and said seriously to the still somewhat nervous Qin Xi: "Daughter, although you have a human appearance, you do not belong to humanity, nor are you a Titan or an Elf; the Monster Forest is truly the safest place for you."

At present, you possess no ability to protect yourself and absolutely cannot enter society outside; otherwise, you will suffer misfortune under their greed. Please trust my advice, the Nine-Tails continued to urge.

Is it possible? Qin Xi has already had a brief conversation with this bear in the morning and knows that it is a red-eyed demon bear over five thousand years old, the leader of the red-eyed demon bear clan that worships the power of the nine tails. Although it looks fierce, it is not bad at all, at least it is quite amiable towards itself, so there is not much fear anymore

At this moment, Qin Xi felt that the Nine-Tails was very refined, possessing the demeanor of a philosopher. That profound statement involuntarily led her to slowly savor its meaning.

After putting on the clothes, Qin Xi found that all the sizes were very suitable, which led her to speculate even more about the identity of that mysterious man

There are many who drive BMWs, but how many can ride a bear? Let alone a giant bear that is three meters tall

Taking out a small knife for gutting fish, Qin Xi descended onto the ground from the spacious black obsidian bear paw elevator and walked towards the lakeside.

Qin Xi saw him leave and felt a bit scared in her heart: "Nine-Tails, where are you going?"

I have to go out for some matters and will return later. There are some fruits in the cave that you can eat. " Jiuwei nodded in satisfaction, walked to the door, and then turned back awkwardly to say to Qin Xi: "Um... don't cry, otherwise, Dad won't take care of you.

The Nine-Tails stated that his fox was unavailable and that a magical beast was needed to protect Qin Xi. After selecting from high-level magical beasts for half a day, he chose the black bear from that day to serve as Qin Xi's personal bodyguard. He said the bear was named Hei Yao, honest and loyal, diligent in his work, exceptionally strong, and had a rather simple and endearing appearance

Qin carefully examined the "adorable" exterior of the obsidian, then looked at the even more "adorable" magical beasts, and once again set aside his conscience, agreeing with the viewpoint of the Nine-Tails

Qin Xi looked up at him in confusion

The box still contained some hair accessories, ranging from intricate jeweled hairpins to simple and unadorned rubber bands. She used a comb to tidy her hair, feeling that its length could hinder her movements. Without hesitation, she took out a pair of scissors, walked to the entrance, and decisively chopped at her hair.

Hmm... a heroic father... Qin Xi felt somewhat unaccustomed to becoming a child, but upon reflection, in this forest environment, both in terms of her physical state and life knowledge, she was not much different from a small infant and had to start learning from scratch. Thus, she quickly agreed to Hei Yao's invitation, "I will go with you, just to familiarize myself with the surroundings"

He mentioned before leaving that within a radius of fifty miles, I could take you around freely, so let's go to the lakeside and catch some fish for lunch; those fish are very delicious. Heiyao was very enthusiastic, saliva still dripping from his mouth, and seeing that Qin Xi still looked uneasy, he quickly assured, 'I have a lot of experience with children; I have twenty-seven little ones at home.'

When the girl in his arms moved for the first time, the alert nine-tailed fox woke up. He opened his golden eyes, lazily yawned, and then looked down at Qin Xi, gently asking: "Can you get used to it?"

When Qin Xi woke up again, he was no longer in the corner of the fox den, but curled up in the embrace of the nine-tailed fox. There was no distinct fox scent on him, but a faint fragrance wafted through the air, somewhat similar yet different from that person's scent. The nine fluffy tails were draped over him like a blanket.

Due to her short legs and small stature, coupled with her unfamiliarity with the environment, her walking speed was exceedingly slow. Black Yao, feeling hungry and growing impatient, allowed her to sit on his bear back, and with all four paws on the ground, he dashed away.

Is this ... ... his tenderness

Heiyao sat quietly at the door, seeing her lost in thought alone, and assumed she was feeling troubled. Therefore, he suggested, "Xixi, how about I take you for a walk nearby?"

Is it the father or the brother? Qin Xi saw that the Nine-Tails' will was resolute, and could not help but speculate wildly. Considering that the Nine-Tails harbored deep hatred for all races other than magical beasts, she suspected that the person in question was also a magical beast

Qin Xi gently touched the dry tear marks on her face, and her heart stirred slightly

"This sentence was not said by me; it was said by that guy who, after you woke up, told you that if you couldn't adapt to the environment, this sentence was meant to comfort you. I don't understand such sappy things, what nonsense psychology." Jiuwei shattered her feelings and walked towards the door.

Qin cautiously asked, "So what exactly am I? A monster?"

What is your name?" The Nine-Tails suddenly asked, "I know that you have not lost your memory.

Although there were some bumps, Qin Xi tightly grasped the rough and hard black fur on the back of the black jade, her face stinging from the wind. She watched the trees on both sides flash by like lightning, and for the first time after crossing over, a thread of joy emerged in her heart

Having followed the Nine-Tails for such a long distance since yesterday, despite the sluggish movements, the feeling of not being fatigued suggests that this body possesses good physical condition. I wonder if the grappling techniques and military boxing I learned in the past are still of any use

Heiyao thought she was going to harm herself, terrified to death: "Xixi, please don't act recklessly, the Nine-Tailed Lord will blame me."

First ... ? ... is to become familiar with the environment, then strive to live on ?

In this world filled with formidable beasts, it is likely that the strength of other races is also not to be underestimated

Who is he? Qin Xi thought again of the figure he had seen in his dream

Soon, the coarse shouts of the nine-tailed fox echoed from outside: "What are you all staring at?! My daughter is not for you to look at for free! If you want to see her, pay up! No money, no viewing!"

Qin Xi, you may call me Xi Xi

No problem, the obsidian beast pounded its chest, making a booming sound. This is the core of the forest, belonging to the territory of high-level magical beasts, and it is also the domain of the Nine-Tailed Leader. Low to mid-level creatures do not dare to enter here, making it very safe. As for those man-eating plants, they were destroyed by someone yesterday; perhaps it was the Nine-Tailed Leader who sent someone to do it.

Qin's mind turned several corners before he understood, and he quickly changed his words: "Dad... where are you going?"

The heartbeat of the nine-tailed fox resonated, steady and even, a sound that brought comfort, causing all fear to suddenly dissipate.

The Nine-Tails immediately glared at her fiercely: "What did you call me? Say it again?"

"I cannot say for now, unless he tells you himself, this is my promise." Jiuwei shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "However, I can assure you that he is the one person in this world who will never harm you, please believe this."

"Hmm, the name is quite pleasant to pronounce." The Nine-Tails once again flicked its tail, adopting a serious demeanor, and said earnestly, "Many things have already happened, and regardless of whether they are fortunate or unfortunate, there is no turning back. But you can choose to spend the future in tears or to face it with a smile"

"It's nothing, I just want to tie my hair up." Qin Xi did not stop her hands, swiftly cutting her beautiful long hair to shoulder length, the ends resembling a dog's chew marks. She initially intended to refine it further, but there was no one here to appreciate it with human aesthetic standards, and she was not particularly fond of dressing up, so she simply tied it into a casual ponytail.

Yes. Qin tightly clenched his fist and quickly nodded, insisting that it must be possible even if it seems impossible

This somewhat ungentle consolation inexplicably made Qin Xi feel a bit of a sting in her nose

She went to open the wooden box and found a set of simple clothes to change into. The style was a straightforward adventurer's design, featuring a high-neck long sleeve for ease of movement, along with matching ankle boots.

Qin Xi was thrown to the ground, and could no longer feel sad.

No, you do not belong to the beasts, nor to any race on the continent. I cannot explain your origins, but the high-level beasts understand the aura you possess and will not easily harm you," the Nine-Tails explained earnestly, "It was my friend who sent you to the Beast Forest, requesting me to take care of you.

The sunlight outside the fox's den was very bright, warming the people pleasantly. Qin Xi sat cleverly at the door, her heart finally beginning to shift from cloudy to clear, gradually facing reality and contemplating her future