Chapter 2 — Thuong Nguyet Thanh Ca

(3) How should I say this... A fox's luck, if it's unlucky, can even capsize the boat in the gutter. I originally thought that Tien Quan was in seclusion these past few days, and Thanh Loan was past her emotional period, a little fox like me no longer had anyone to look at, so I took the opportunity to sneak home to play for a few days. If Thanh Loan is sincere, she will come to me. If he doesn't care, then it doesn't matter if we don't see each other anymore. Having gone through a lifetime, I would not dare to say that I am wiser, but at least I have learned from experience: Fox, absolutely do not fall into love. Otherwise, you'll lose your life. But... I don't understand, Tien Quan was supposed to be in seclusion on the mountain, why did he suddenly go down the mountain to catch the lake? Could it be that the so-called seclusion... is actually just a pretense? You had already set up an ambush at the foot of Thanh Kiem Mountain, not to catch the disciple who escaped the precepts - but only caught me? … Careless. The heavy spiritual pressure from Tien Quan's body pressed down so much that my limbs trembled, my whole body convulsed like dust particles caught in the middle of a storm. I secretly raised my eyes and saw Tien Quan slightly frowning, but his voice was a little colder and softer: "Where do you want to hide? Last night... Thanh Loan was not good to you?" I'm scared. How could Tien Quan know what happened last night between me and Thanh Loan!? Could it be that Thanh Loan... even reported such a secret thing to his master!? Where is the way of heaven, where is decency, where is the line between... humans and birds!? Unfortunately, even though there are big waves and waves inside, under that terrible pressure, I can only obediently pretend to be dead like a stuffed animal. “No… nothing, just going out to stretch… get some exercise.” Damn it, even if I were reborn in another life, every time I faced this Immortal Monarch with profound and unpredictable cultivation, I still couldn't help but feel fear clearly showing on my face. After hearing my words, Tien Quan seemed to calm down a bit, his tightly furrowed eyebrows slightly relaxed. The finger holding the back of my neck let go, and my whole body fell straight into his chest. Heaven and earth turned upside down, my soft body fell into that ice-cold embrace, strands of cold air passed through my fur, penetrating into my heart, liver, lungs, and intestines. In two lifetimes, this is the first time... Tien Quan hugged me. It's truly rare. But at this moment I don't have a single glimmer of dark dreams, I only feel my entire spine stand up, my whole body tense like a guitar string, as uncomfortable as sitting on a pile of spikes. (4) Tien Quan's arms are truly... different from Thanh Loan's. One is an enlightened Immortal, cold and noble, keeping himself strict. One is a sincere teenager, fiery with youth, fiercely enthusiastic - although he is a "bird", he knows how to treat people with his heart. Perhaps it was because my body still retained Thanh Loan's warmth from last night, so when Tien Quan gently stroked my back, that icy coldness immediately made me shiver uncontrollably. Even though he gently caressed my fur in the right direction, he still couldn't make me feel less nervous. Tien Quan's hands are very cold... just like his personality. I was worried, not knowing where he was going to take me. Perhaps Tien Quan also felt the trembling under his palm, his hand paused for a moment, then he spoke softly - with a bit of doubt: "Are you... afraid of me?" Obviously, every time I saw him in the past, I happily ran with my tail wagged come, why are you afraid today? As if suddenly remembering something, Tien Quan's eyes became deep and focused on my back: "Is it Thanh Loan... bullying you?" "If that's true, I will teach him... on your behalf." The tone was still as indifferent as before, without the slightest ripple. But strangely enough - those words make me feel... very secure. No more shaking. I understand. The fairy king didn't arrest me to punish me, but because he was afraid that his little spiritual beast companion would escape, so he chased after me. That's all. Understanding clearly, I obediently lay still in his arms, closing my eyes. Until he was placed on a soft velvet carpet, so soft that touching it with his claws felt like stepping on clouds. I raised my head and looked up... Tien Quan had disappeared without a trace. Looking around - this place... is not far away, it is the inner palace of Tien Quan. ? Why did he bring me back... here? You must know that Tien Quan is a person with extremely serious chastity, even the divine beast Thanh Loan is not allowed to enter this palace. Yet, I - a fox that was not familiar with me at all, was directly picked up and placed on the bed!? …Could it be that… The Immortal Monarch has also been reborn? He knows that in my previous life, I used a demon pill to save his life, so this life gives me special treatment? Absolutely! If not, how can we explain this rapid change? Although I'm not extremely intelligent, I'm not stupid either. I understand that Tien Quan's gentleness now is not because he is moved, but just because... to repay his kindness. Once you know, rest assured. Thinking that, I peacefully curled up on the plush carpet, put my head on the fluffy tail as a pillow, and slept soundly. Until... A pair of hands covered in steam lifted me up. I opened my eyes, my vision was still blurry, when suddenly I was faced with a piece of cold white flesh. The fairy king was wearing a loose nightgown, with a loose belt, from the collarbone down, revealing a skin as white as snow, under the cold light of the inner hall, it was even brighter and smoother like white jade. I felt the cold air rushing straight to my brain, the hair on my whole body stood up, my butt felt like it was sitting on silver needles, I didn't dare to struggle even if I wanted to struggle. The spiritual energy under Tien Quan's hand flowed, covering my back, a cool stream of spiritual energy entered my body. That gentle aura glided along my demon bones, partly spreading to my limbs, partly quietly enveloping the demon dan in my dantian, as if protecting and cherishing. After a long while, he slowly spoke: "Thanh Loan just experienced her first emotional period and doesn't know how to control herself... don't blame him." I don't know if it was an illusion or not — but that usually expressionless face... was red right now. From the neck all the way to the ears, it was dyed a suspiciously faint pink color. The cold white skin is covered with a pale color like peach petals, making me suddenly remember... the burning kiss Thanh Loan left on my lips yesterday - passionate, hot, as if carrying endless love. …I don't understand. The person who is intimate with Thanh Loan is clearly me. Why is he blushing? Is there such a thing as embarrassing someone else in this world!? (5) Tien Quan is really too... strange. He sat in front of the table reading a book, still not letting go of his arms holding me in his arms. That embrace could not be said to be warm, on the contrary, it made my nerves tense like strings, making my whole body mentally tired. I... started to miss Thanh Loan Already. However, he did not dare to run around in the palace. If you accidentally damage a certain spiritual item, even giving me a hundred fox lives won't be enough. So I just had to hold my breath and endure, until... a long, slender finger suddenly pinched my ear. “Little fox… why does his soul hang on the top of a tree?” I shook my head, trying my best to struggle with the last bit of dignity: "Tien Quan... I miss Thanh Loan." Tien Quan's hand, which was about to flip through the book, suddenly stopped. He placed me on the table, right on top of the indescribably precious magic book. His lips parted slightly: "Miss him? Then why didn't I see him come to find you?" …I'm speechless. Tien Quan's words felt a little jealous, but he couldn't get the right point. He only felt a little guilty and was about to use an excuse to cover it up - when suddenly outside the palace, the sound of hurried and chaotic footsteps rang out. I could feel the aura around Tien Quan's body stagnate for a moment, then he hugged me and stood up, walking towards the palace door. The door opened slightly to one side - in front of me were beautiful phoenix eyes and delicate facial features. When he saw me, the panic in his eyes gradually disappeared, and a bright smile appeared on the face of young Thanh Loan - a light that can penetrate people's hearts. "Tien Quan, I'm coming to find A Doanh." "If you have disturbed her, please don't blame her. Just punish me." After saying that, Tien Quan's face suddenly changed - very unpredictable, as if it was so complicated that it couldn't be named. The arms holding me loosened, I took advantage of the situation and jumped into Thanh Loan's arms. He gently supported me, his warm hands pressed under my front legs, holding me firmly. The teenager's warm breath dispelled the cold that clung to my fur, and I finally felt like I was alive again.