"No way, I have to think of a way to catch you and study you thoroughly."
Chen Ye made up his mind, his face showing a smile he thought was kind.
He quietly activated his spiritual power, the Cloud Chasing Step under his feet was ready to be deployed.
"Little fox, you’re quite bold," he said as he slowly approached, "Come here, let me take a good look at you."
The little white fox sensed the danger as well, letting out a threatening whimper, its four short legs tensed, ready to flee at any moment.
This is the moment!
A sharp light flashed in Chen Ye’s eyes!
His figure instantly turned into a shadow, like an arrow released from a bow, pouncing fiercely toward the little white fox in the corner!
His pounce was as fast as lightning, confident that even an ordinary cultivator at the late period of Qi Cultivation could not dodge it!
The next moment, he missed.
The small white figure had leaped agilely the instant he moved, appearing several meters away on the rooftop!
"Hmm?"
Chen Ye was stunned, unable to believe his eyes.
That speed...
Unconvinced, he activated his movement technique again to pursue the little white fox on the rooftop.
But the little white fox’s agility was even greater than he had imagined!
On the rooftop, it moved nimbly and smoothly, each time barely escaping Chen Ye’s grasp.
Even though Chen Ye had reached Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, after chasing for half a day, he still hadn’t touched a single hair of the little fox!
"Squeak!"
During the chase, the little white fox even had the leisure to turn its head and let out a mocking cry at Chen Ye, who was panting heavily, its shiny eyes filled with disdain.
"Damn... how has this creature become so much more agile in less than two months?"
Chen Ye’s face was grim as he felt both shocked and angry inside.
What did Qing Jun feed it? How did it evolve so quickly...
The legendary White Fox Race wasn’t known for cultivation, they were gentle and friendly, sometimes even leading lost loose cultivators in the mountains.
They were considered the mascots of the Three Thousand Great Mountains.
Yet this little fox was an extreme exception, extremely mischievous!
It wasn’t just escaping; every near-miss was clearly it mocking him!
"Alright... so you’re quite good at fleeing, huh!"
Chen Ye narrowed his eyes, deciding not to hold back anymore. The Flying Light Sword flew out from his sleeve, swirling in the air and ready to strike.
Only now did the clueless little fox start to feel scared; its four short legs trembled and its big eyes looked at Chen Ye in terror.
No matter how fast it was, it couldn’t be faster than a flying sword!
"Master! Don’t bully Little White!"
Suddenly, a young girl’s voice shouted.
Chen Ye turned around and saw a little disciple with white hair, adorable and delicate, looking angrily at him. She waved at the trembling little fox on the roof.
Seeing its savior arriving, the little white fox joyfully called out, shook its body, and leapt into Qing Jun’s arms.
It buried its small head in Qing Jun’s embrace, nuzzling affectionately.
Not forgetting to look back at Chen Ye with a flaunting gesture.
Chen Ye: "..."
Rebel!
Every single one of them is rebelling!
Qing Jun gently petted the little white fox and said softly, "Does Master want to discipline Qing Jun too?"
This made Chen Ye’s anger dissipate completely.
"Hmph." Chen Ye retracted his flying sword and turned his eyes away, pretending to be indifferent, "As your master, I just wanted to see if it had recovered from its injuries these days. Since you are here to protect it, then so be it."
"Really?" Qing Jun blinked her beautiful phoenix eyes, full of disbelief.
"Of course it’s true." Chen Ye said stubbornly, "Your master wouldn’t..."
"Uh-huh, Master won’t lie to Qing Jun."
Qing Jun mumbled softly, then held up the little fox in her arms, showing it off to Chen Ye like a treasure.
"Master, look, hasn’t Little White gotten fatter? It’s all thanks to Qing Jun! Doesn’t Master want to hold it too?"
"Squeak!!"
The little fox couldn’t believe it was being sold out by the little girl in the next moment!
Its four limbs kicked helplessly, acting as if its life was ending.
"Ah?" Chen Ye hesitated, accepting the little white fox and pretending to gently pet its fur.
The little fox, falling into his hands, no longer dared to act arrogantly, whimpered and curled into a small ball.
Qing Jun watched with a smile, then suddenly said seriously, "Master, have you noticed that Little White’s fur is also white!"
Of course, Master isn’t blind...
Chen Ye thought to himself, smiling gently, "Oh my, it’s indeed white, just like Qing Jun’s hair!"
The little girl nodded repeatedly, twirling her silver hair with her fingers, pouting and saying:
"So, when Master sees Little White, you’ll definitely think of Qing Jun’s hair, right?"
Chen Ye didn’t know what Qing Jun was up to, so he quietly nodded.
Seeing her master agree, the little girl unconsciously puffed her chest, speaking with an imposing manner: "So... So Master must play with Little White every day in the future! You’re not allowed to spend all day with Senior Sister, and definitely not with Sister Qiongyu!"
"Squeak!" The little fox, being petted by Chen Ye, let out a pitiful cry, looking tearfully at its little owner.
Qing Jun hastily consoled the little fox, "Don’t worry! Master is not allowed to bully Little White. If Qing Jun comes back and finds Little White has grown thin or lost a hair, Qing Jun will settle the score with Master!"
The little fox was finally a bit relieved.
"Alright, alright..." Chen Ye replied helplessly, only realizing later, "Coming back?"
"Yes!" Qing Jun said matter-of-factly, looking at her master in surprise, "Qing Jun is going to Dragon Sleep Mountain, doesn’t Master know? I’m leaving today!"
The little girl’s matter-of-fact tone left Chen Ye slightly bewildered, "You’re leaving today?"
"Eh~"
Qing Jun squinted her eyes, looking at her master with suspicion, smiling mischievously,
"Does Master really not want Qing Jun to leave? Oh, what a dilemma... Then Qing Jun won’t go for the ceremony, I’ll stay at Lisong Valley and make delicious food for Master."
Being looked down upon by a fox was one thing,
Now even being looked down upon by a little girl!
Chen Ye exclaimed, "Master can take care of himself, of course Qing Jun’s wellbeing is more important!"
"Qing Jun was just saying it casually, and Master took it seriously?"
The little girl gave a cold snort, looking at her master disdainfully.
Chen Ye finally understood why this little fox always wore a disdainful fox face; it learned it from Qing Jun.
Indeed, that squinting expression was exactly the same!
"Hmph, you cheeky girl..."
Chen Ye lifted the little fox, letting it kick its limbs chaotically,
"Sharp-tongued, if this little fox were human, it would probably look just like you."
Despite his disdainful words, he honestly scratched the little white fox’s fluffy chin.
"..."
Qing Jun didn’t immediately retort, she fell silent, pursed her lips, and after a while, said softly,
"Master... Qing Jun is leaving, you and Senior Sister must be well. Don’t quarrel, and don’t bully Senior Sister anymore. Talk to Senior Sister more often..."
"Master knows. Hmm? Why do you only care about Senior Sister, not about Master?"
"Because bad people live for a thousand years."
"You cheeky girl!"
"Alright, alright. The words of concern for Master, I’ve already said to Senior Sister... If I were to say them to Master as well, Qing Jun would be worried."
"Hmm... What did Qing Jun say to Senior Sister?"
"Not telling Master, and Master is not allowed to inquire."
"As you wish. You’re really leaving soon... I still remember when you were timid in Yunxi District, and now you’re suddenly going to Dragon Sleep Mountain all by yourself..."
"Qing Jun remembers too, back then Master would tell nice stories, make delicious food for Qing Jun... Later, Master only knew how to cultivate!"
"Master’s fault."
"Since Master’s admitting fault, you must remember... to come pick up Qing Jun! The Xu Family is not Xu Qingjun’s home."
"Time to go." Mao Qingzhu leaned against the door, gently reminding her.
"One last sentence!!"
The little girl vouched, then let her master crouch down, whispered in his ear,
"Master can bully Little White as he pleases, as long as it’s well when Qing Jun returns..."