"What the heck are you talking about?"
"I thought you were here to arrest me..." Tian Xuanzi was so furious that his face was flushed, he jumped up and started shouting at the logistics support team soldier beside him.
"Just say that the two foxes are involved in a massive cause and effect!"
"If you had told me this matter was related to Master Fuli, I shouldn't be standing at the front yard arguing with you now, but should've immediately rolled out the red carpet."
Master Fuli holds an exceptionally high reputation within the Dao League, or rather, the highest levels of the Dao League.
In the past, the explanation for practitioners' training was described using metaphysical terminology—that it was people with innate mystical powers who stole the essence of heaven, earth, sun, and moon to temper their physique and roam the human world.
But ultimately, during their practice, they were still in a state of knowing what happens but not knowing why it happens.
When Master Fuli intervened, he introduced the true hidden background of the Dao League, [Lu Tiannan] as a guarantee, leading to a series of discussion meetings between the Security Bureau and the higher levels of the Dao League.
[Spiritual Particles] are still in the confidential period but are gradually being revealed to some people.
Even the sect leaders in the Dao League witnessed for the first time the superconducting particle collider the size of a village or town, connected to kilometers of pipes for surveillance, with all investments and equipment designed solely to find those [Spiritual Particles].
These things are much more exciting than searching all over the world for uniquely talented disciples in the past.
The Dao League is now fully supporting the Security Bureau in completing the relevant data demonstration in human Spiritualization.
All these changes are directly or indirectly related to Master Fuli. After all... in the past, seeing the Security Bureau and seeing a ghost wasn't much different for Dao League practitioners.
It's not just about the so-called Spiritualization by the Security Bureau, where a single shot can crush practitioners' cultivation, but also involves the Security Bureau's early days, where the predecessor immortals of the Dao League were tricked into chaos.
There's no clear record, but stories from that period are spreading among practitioners through different rumors.
Anyway, when faced with problems, the Immortal Masters take charge, luring old troubles out of town, where we then barrage them with large calibers.
We believe in the Immortal Masters' abilities; otherwise, why else would you be called an Immortal Master?
Both Master Fuli and Lu Tiannan emerged, leading to changes in some old rumors.
Master Fuli and Lu Tiannan are seen within the Dao League as Immortal Masters of [Spiritual Particles]'s new era.
This is also why Tian Xuanzi had such a strong reaction when he saw Master Fuli's arrival.
"Just forgot to mention, you don't need to shout so loud?" The support team soldier rolled their eyes and complained, "When we are on duty for the Security Bureau, we're not here to reason."
"If reason alone solved everything, I'd have taken off my bulletproof vest, gone home to cook, mop the floor, and take care of the kids."
The support team soldier rubbed his ears, which were aching from Tian Xuanzi's shouting, and retorted back angrily.
As the two argued back and forth, Master Fuli, arriving by helicopter, glanced at the terrain and, without hesitation, freely descended from the high altitude.
"Eh? Are we supposed to jump too?"
Ah Qing, also on the helicopter, was shocked upon seeing the little fox's habit of parachuting by instinct.
"We don't need to do that..." Zhang Lin waved her hand, indicating to Ah Qing not to contemplate such things.
Master Fuli's parachuting posture isn't just due to his strong Physique but also his light weight.
For us, weighing a hundred pounds or so, it's better to wait patiently for the helicopter to land according to procedure.
"I am Tian Xuanzi, here to welcome Master Fuli..."
Upon seeing Master Fuli descend gracefully like an ethereal being, Tian Xuanzi quickly made his way across the mountain gate to the rooftop of the backyard, respectfully clasping his hands in salute toward Master Fuli.
"Let's set the greetings aside for now? Lead me inside to look at the two foxes, then we can talk."
Master Fuli glanced at Tian Xuanzi, didn't say much, just waved his hand to have him lead the way.
The Security Bureau had already briefed him on the event's details during the journey.
Now, what's necessary is to go and confirm whether the Security Bureau has identified the wrong targets.
"Yes, yes, Master Fuli is quite right." Tian Xuanzi led Master Fuli towards the garden.
The overall architecture of Zulu Mountain Ancient Temple still retains its most original elegance, with a faint feeling of winding paths leading to secluded spots amidst the high green bamboo.
Evidently, Tian Xuanzi put great effort into managing the garden's landscaping.
The faux stone scenic view outside the side room also hides air conditioning units and air energy equipment, blending old and new, allowing modern facilities to perfectly integrate into the ancient building's original sense of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle.
"Just inside here."
Tian Xuanzi walked ahead, then turned around, blocking the entrance to the side room, with a wry smile on his face and a trace of cold sweat forming on his forehead, saying:
"The room might be a bit messy, how about... letting me go inside to tidy up first?"
"Hmm? You're teaching me how to do things?" Master Fuli raised an eyebrow and asked with a stern look.
"Uh... alright then!" Tian Xuanzi was taken aback, a look of worry and gloom appearing on his face.
Tian Xuanzi reluctantly pushed open the side room where the two foxes lived, revealing the scene inside.
At the entrance, there was a maid in a formal palace maid outfit crouching on the ground, cleaning up the white cotton on the floor, placing it into a plastic bag.
"Immortal Master, you are here?"
The maid greeted the Immortal Master upon seeing him arrive, smiling and saying, "Great-grandpa and Great-grandma just finished eating and were about to slice a honeydew melon wrapped in ham. We were specially going to give you some too..."
"Bang—"
Tian Xuanzi suddenly slammed the door shut, turned around, and leaned his back against the side room's door, with a bitter expression speaking:
"Master Fuli... there's indeed something bizarre happening inside. How about letting me go inside to perform some rituals?"
"This is also for safety considerations..."
Master Fuli was stunned, his expression turned odd as he looked at Tian Xuanzi and said, "Are you... mooching off the foxes' meals?"
The maid's words didn't fully reveal their meaning but it was clear she was asking if Tian Xuanzi wanted to join in the meal.
"...I'm just forming good relations," Tian Xuanzi said with a righteous face.
"Alright then, move aside, don't hinder Master Fuli's business here."
Master Fuli raised his hand, brushed Tian Xuanzi aside, entered the side room, and glanced at the maid saying, "Where's the fox?"
"Ah? It's... inside, sunbathing." The maid, seeing the fox stand and walk inside, spoke beyond her shock, replying dumbly to Master Fuli.
"Sunbathing?" Master Fuli was taken aback, revealing a bewildered expression.
"Yes... because the temperature inside the room has always been constant, Great-grandpa and Great-grandma don't seem to realize winter has arrived and haven't changed their fur."
"With the current cold weather, after Great-grandpa and Great-grandma have outdoor activities and eat meals, they would always sunbathe a bit."
The maid still hadn't recovered from the shock of Master Fuli speaking, responding really to her script.
"...Thanks for the reminder, I'll pay more attention to changes in the shedding period."
Upon hearing this, Master Fuli involuntarily glanced at his fluffy winter fur, with a streak of black lines as he walked into the inner room.
The side room originally had heating, but there was a special stand against the wall with several small low-power suns providing localized heating.
In the direction the small suns were facing, there were two beach lounge chairs placed, with two Red Foxes lounging on them, basking in the luxury of the sun on their back fur.
"Yip?"
The arrival of Master Fuli alerted the two Red Foxes on the loungers, both immediately stood up.
"Whoa... it is really you two!" Master Fuli, after inspecting the two Red Foxes, appeared surprised, looking at them with a speechless expression and said:
"I get it now, why you two ran so fast. Turns out you've come here to the Dao Temple to act all grand..."