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The little fox leaned over to look at the map, his hair falling on his neck: "What are you thinking about, Senior?"

"Thinking..." Chu Mo suddenly turned around, supported his hands on both sides of her, and trapped her between the bed and himself, "Should someone be punished?"

The little fox blushed instantly, and her ears stood up. She didn't expect the usually restrained Chu Mo to suddenly approach her. She stammered, "Punishment, what punishment?"

"I punish you by turning back into your original form to sleep tonight." Chu Mo raised his eyebrows, "These days you..." Before he could finish his words, he suddenly felt a soft touch on his lips.

The little fox kissed him quickly, and while he was still dazed, she crawled into the quilt and wrapped herself up like a silkworm cocoon: "I won't change!" The voice came out muffled, "Senior, you are cold, I can only warm you up by changing into human form..."

Chu Mo froze in place, the warmth remaining on his lips lingering.

Outside the window, the sea of clouds was rolling, and the flying boat was passing through the first layer of strong winds. In the swaying light, he finally sighed softly and rubbed the bulge through the quilt.

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Three bronze flying boats slowly landed on the platform outside Qianji Valley, where cultivators from various sects had already gathered. As the Xuantian Sect disciples disembarked, whispers erupted among the crowd.

"Strange, why isn't Chu Mo leading the Xuantian Sect this year?"

"Who is that young man in white? He looks like Chu Mo, standing at the end of the team..."

Chu Mo, dressed in a plain white robe, stood quietly in the most inconspicuous position of the team. He looked indifferent, as if he could not hear the discussions around him. He only glanced around from time to time - the little fox transformed into its original form and hid in his wide sleeves, twisting restlessly.

"Silence!" Chen Xuan flicked his sleeves, the golden lines on his dark robes gleaming in the sunlight. He deliberately raised his voice, "I am Chen Xuan, the last disciple of the Xuantian Sect's headmaster. I am leading the team in this exploration of the secret realm."

As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp-faced disciple beside him immediately responded: "Senior Brother Chen defeated some people fairly in the sect's competition, and that's why he was accepted as a personal disciple by the sect leader!" As he said this, he glanced in Chu Mo's direction with a meaningful look.

There was an uproar among the crowd.

"Isn't that Chu Mo? I heard that he is a rare genius in Xuantian Sect..."

"Hush, keep your voice down. I heard that he has lost all his cultivation and now even has trouble flying his sword..."

Chu Mo felt the gazes coming from all directions, some were sympathetic, some were gloating, and more were inquiring and curious.

In the past, these gazes might have made him feel uneasy. But at this moment, the little fox in his sleeve gently rubbed his wrist, and the soft touch brought peace to his heart.

It seemed that after the little fox appeared, he seemed to have found what he wanted, and his heart became extremely calm.

"Brother Chu," a clear voice suddenly rang out, and a young girl in a goose-yellow silk dress stepped out from the crowd. It was none other than Lin Xuan'er, a junior sister from the Qingxia Sect. She had been saved by Chu Mo during a demon-slaying mission, and now her eyes were filled with worry. "Are you... okay?"

Chu Mo nodded slightly: "Thank you for your concern."

Seeing this, Chen Xuan's eyes flashed with a sinister look. He strode forward and deliberately raised his voice: "Brother Chu, you came here this time precisely to seek an opportunity to restore your cultivation. As a fellow disciple, I will do my best to help you." As he spoke, he reached out to pat Chu Mo's shoulder.

Chu Mo calmly moved aside and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Junior Brother."

This seemingly normal evasive action caused Chen Xuan's hand to freeze in mid-air, and his face suddenly darkened. Seeing this, several followers behind him immediately surrounded him.

"Chu Mo! Senior Brother Chen is kind enough to help you, what's your attitude?"

"That's right! Do you still think you are the high and mighty chief disciple?"

The situation was tense. At that moment, the little fox in Chu Mo's sleeve suddenly began to twitch restlessly. He frowned slightly, sensing an unusual surge of spiritual energy coming from the entrance to the secret realm.

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"Everyone." A resounding voice broke the deadlock. The gatekeeper elder of Qianji Valley came over, holding a jade slip. "The secret realm is about to open. Disciples of all factions, please prepare yourself."

Chen Xuan could only snort coldly and leave with everyone. Before leaving, he gave Chu Mo a meaningful look, his lips moving slightly as he whispered, "The secret realm is dangerous, Senior Brother Chu, please be careful."

After the crowd dispersed, Lin Xuan'er whispered worriedly, "Senior Brother Chu, Chen Xuan looks sinister and cunning. You need to be careful."

Chu Mo nodded: "Thanks for the reminder."

After Lin Xuan'er left, Chu Mo found a quiet corner and gently shook his sleeves. The little fox darted out, transforming into a young girl upon landing. Its fiery red hair shone brightly in the sunlight.

"That Chen Xuan is so annoying!" She stamped her feet angrily, her four fox tails swaying restlessly behind her. "I really wanted to bite him just now!"

Chu Mo rubbed her head helplessly: "Stop it. Why were you so restless just now?"

The little fox suddenly became serious, and a golden light flashed in her amber eyes: "I feel a familiar breath in the secret realm!" She grabbed Chu Mo's hand, "Senior, we must go in!"

Chu Mo looked at her anxious expression and nodded gently. Hadn't he come here to seek an opportunity to restore his cultivation? It's just...

He looked up at the rolling clouds at the entrance to the secret realm, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes. This trip to the secret realm was probably not going to be peaceful.

"Remember, follow me closely after you go in." Chu Mo whispered, "No matter what you see, don't act on your own."

The little fox nodded obediently, suddenly transformed back into its original form and snuggled into his arms, rubbing its furry head against his chin: "I will protect you, Senior!"

Chu Mo's lips curled up slightly, and his stern features softened a bit. He gently stroked the fox's soft fur, but his gaze crossed the crowd and met Chen Xuan's cold gaze in the distance.

The moment their eyes met, the clouds at the entrance to the secret realm suddenly churned violently, as if foreshadowing an approaching storm.

Then Chu Mo no longer hesitated and followed the steps of the Xuantian Sect disciples into the secret realm.