My lady, don't be angry. I'm letting you touch my big tail.

Joey's eyes were serious.

Hua Ran tried to dodge, but Qiao Yi tightened her grip, leaving a red mark on Hua Ran's hand, causing Hua Ran to tremble in pain.

"Well……"

"Hua Ran, if you leave me because of something like this, I'll be furious! It means you don't trust me at all, and even think I'm powerless against fate. In that case, I'll want to keep you by my side, not allowing you to have any contact with the outside world, and the only person you can see will be me!"

The system chimed in at the opportune moment.

"Wow~ Baozi, are you threatening him with your yandere persona?"

"Ahem... Let me borrow a scene from a TV series. Fortunately, this is ancient times."

Then Qiao Yi leaned closer to Hua Ran, her eyes seemingly spitting fire.

This is true.

The thought of Hua Ran raising a child alone, living a life where she had to guard against bad people and ghosts, made her angry.

"Hua Ran, I hope you will think it over carefully before answering me."

Before Hua Ran could answer, Qiao Yi kissed her lips with a biting force, quickly making Hua Ran taste the salty, fishy flavor on her lips.

This was the first time the wife had kissed him without being gentle.

He couldn't break free even if he wanted to.

The force on his wrist felt like it weighed a ton.

Hua Ran was so overwhelmed by the kisses that she couldn't breathe and began to struggle.

But Joey wrapped her arms around his waist again.

It was also very powerful.

Just when Hua Ran felt like she was about to faint from the kiss, Qiao Yi finally let go of him.

"Huff...cough cough!"

Hua Ran coughed as she leaned against the wall.

Joey's face remained expressionless, but her heart was pounding.

And then, using his consciousness, he asked the system, "System, do you think my punishment is effective enough to deter others? After all, I can't really say I'm going to beat him up..."

"Uh... I'm just an AI, but based on what I've collected about Hua Ran's usual words and habits, this is still quite useful, after all, you've already bitten his lip until it bled."

As for Hua Ran, he clutched his chest and gasped for breath, his foxy eyes filled with tears, looking pitiful.

But there was a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"My wife...you...you're so fierce...so rough..."

"Who told you to leave! You told me before that we'd be together forever, were you lying to me all of that?"

Hua Ran smoothed her chest again, and the large, brown-red fox tail swayed twice before she hugged it and rubbed her face against it.

He was still covering half of his face, sneaking peeks at Joey.

Joey wasn't in a hurry, until the big fox suddenly pounced into her arms.

Its tail wagged wildly.

"My wife...you were so domineering just now...I loved it..."

"I believe you... but you have to promise me you won't die, you have to! Otherwise... even though I love you so much, I'll have to leave you, because I don't want to be your jinx."

Joey pulled Hua Ran away forcefully again.

They also acted very tough.

"Don't worry! I definitely won't die!"

She had already died once in the system world, how could she make such a mistake again?!

No matter what that white-haired woman who looked exactly like her was up to, she wouldn't let him have his way.

Joey felt her face was a little itchy, and when she looked up, Hua Ran had already hugged her. Her fluffy tail swept right up to her face, making her sneeze.

"Ouch...ouch! Did it hurt when you bit me?"

"Ouch...it hurts...but, but it's okay, I'll recover soon...When my wife kissed me so forcefully just now, she was so cool, like she was catching a ghost, so captivating..."

Joey tapped Hua Ran's little nose and said that this kind of forcefulness could be used once a week from now on.

She felt sorry for him, as he was much more assertive.

"It hurts me to see you bite my lips!"

"Hmm~"

The fox's large, flower-dyed tail wagged even more enthusiastically.

It turns out that Hanazono wasn't just saying it; she genuinely liked it.

Joey also found it very interesting.

At the same time, she mentally said, "Okay, that's settled. If he ever mentions running away from home again, I'll do this~"

The system couldn't help but complain, "Although I already knew the outcome, I still want to say that he must have a really itchy head all the time."

"Eh? What do you mean?"

"How can you develop a 'love brain' if your head doesn't itch?"

"puff……"

A moment later, Hua Ran wrinkled her pert little nose.

"It smells so good, my wife, are you buying me roast chicken?"

“Yes, stop arguing. Let’s rest after we finish eating. We have things to do tonight. Ji Meng from the bottom of the river, since you’ve acknowledged me as your master, you should be used by me, not outmaneuver me, ruin my plans, and act all high and mighty, instructing me, criticizing me, and belittling me.”

Hua Ran got out of bed, wanting to take the roast chicken outside.

Joey called out to him, "Where are you going? Just eat here."

"No, I want to share some with Old Man Qiao and the puppy. After all, you are Old Man Qiao's daughter now, and I am his son-in-law. What son-in-law eats alone at home? As for the puppy... he was heartbroken for a long time because of the Taoist nun. It's good for him to eat something nice to cheer him up."

Joey sighed.

Hua Ran's essence is good, regardless of whether he is a spirit that sucks people's yang energy or an evil one who can use his tail to make souls fly away.

He will never harm others unless provoked.

"No need, I bought one for them. Old Man Joe and Inugami will share it. This whole one is yours."

Hua Ran smiled unconsciously after hearing this.

"The whole thing is mine?"

"of course."

"Have you spent all your money?"

Joey scratched her head. "This isn't your business. Besides, I got paid for dealing with the Candle Dragon incident, so you can eat without worry."

Hua Ran came over and bumped into Qiao Yi's waist with her soft waist and buttocks.

"Then, my lady, aren't you going to eat?"

"I...I won't eat it, I don't like it..."

Before Qiao Yi could finish speaking, Hua Ran broke off two chicken legs and handed them to her.

Here, you eat this, I'll eat the rest.

"Ah... Hua Ran, you like eating chicken legs the most, right? I remember you said that you like to eat the meatiest parts... and you don't like gnawing on bones."

"It's ok."

Hua Ran shook her head.

"My wife is the most important person. I'm fine. Other parts of the roast chicken are also delicious, very tender and fragrant!"

Hua Ran shoved the chicken leg directly into Qiao Yi's hand.

This action instantly awakened memories buried deep within Joey's soul.

The girl in blue with floral dyeing said, "Yiyi, have a chicken leg~"

The Taoist nun Qiao Yi reprimanded, "Such killings are unacceptable in a Taoist temple, a place of utmost importance..."

"I didn't kill this chicken. It died of illness, but... but! I cooked it properly, so the disease didn't penetrate too deeply. The chicken legs are fine, you can eat them. I'll have the chicken carcass, you can have the chicken legs!"

The image flashed, and the red-clad Hua Ran appeared in my mind again.

She sat coquettishly at the table, patting the small stool, "My lady, come and eat some chicken legs~"

Too many memories made Joey's eyes sting.