My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Flames shot into the sky from the direction of the warehouse, illuminating half of the night sky.

The sounds of gongs, drums, and shouts instantly shattered the silence of the night.

The attendant rushed in, knelt on the ground, his expression excited, and his tone filled with undisguised pride: "My lord, the Great Xia government is in complete chaos. In order to prevent them from easily putting out the fire, I even used fire stones. I suppose the materials in the warehouse have already been burned to ashes."

The "stone fire" was a type of black oil extracted from underground; it ignited fiercely and became extremely raging. At this moment, the Great Xia government was in a state of panic, frantically trying to extinguish the fire, but to little avail.

Yue Mu nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, but he didn't forget to warn, "Don't be careless."

This operation certainly had its merits. However, Yue Mu was well aware that the battlefield is ever-changing, and one must not become complacent because of a temporary victory and forget the potential dangers ahead.

He walked to the window with his hands behind his back, gazing at the raging flames, secretly wondering what the Great Xia Emperor's expression would be when he learned of this.

Especially when Yue Mu learned that the fearsome Imperial Preceptor Chu Lengyu had not appeared, his tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed, as if a huge stone had been lifted from his heart.

Whenever he thought of Chu Lengyu's earth-shattering sword strike, a chill would involuntarily rise in his heart, making it difficult for him to control himself.

However, with such a major event happening in the capital city, she has not appeared. Yue Mu couldn't help but wonder if she was actually a paper tiger, only capable of striking once.

The scheme had succeeded, but she had not shown herself. His smile grew wider, as he believed he had seen through the true nature of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Helian Ting sat leisurely to the side, and seeing that Yue Mu's expression had changed from solemn to relaxed, and his shoulders and back were no longer tense like a bow, he sneered: "A mere national advisor, not worth mentioning."

His tone carried a hint of arrogance, but also confidence in his own abilities. He clearly didn't care about Chu Lengyu, whom Yue Mu had repeatedly emphasized.

The giant wolf crouched at Helian Ting's feet, letting out a low growl, its eerie green eyes appearing even more profound in the darkness.

Yue Mu turned to look at Helian Ting and said slowly, "Your Highness is brave and unparalleled, and no one can rival you. But we are now in the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom, so we must act with caution."

Just then, another subordinate rushed over and nervously whispered to his attendant.

Upon hearing this, the attendant's face instantly darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "Sir, the assassination attempt has failed."

The Great Xia government reacted swiftly and arrived just in time. Although the specific details are still unknown, it is certain that the key target, the Qingzhou craftsman, is now unharmed.

The follower was burning with rage, cursing the incompetence of the Great Xia assassins. They had accepted a large sum of money but failed to complete the mission; they were utterly useless.

However, he thought again that the fire in the warehouse was already raging, and all the materials had been burned to ashes. Even if the Qingzhou craftsmen survived, they would be like a skilled cook without rice.

Upon hearing the news of the failed assassination attempt, a barely perceptible hint of regret flashed across Yue Mu's brow, but he quickly regained his composure.

In his eyes, either murder or arson was enough to achieve their goal.

Just as Yue Mu was about to give instructions for the next step, a rainbow-like light suddenly flashed in the sky.

Just as he was stunned, the rainbow light, like a shooting star, crossed space in an instant and descended upon the sky above the capital city.

Aurora Fox looked down at the people below, busy fighting the fire and in a panic, its eyes revealing a vivid hint of disdain.

Then, it opened its mouth and inhaled sharply, drawing in all the raging flames below.

The raging flames became as docile as lambs before it, allowing it to devour them and vanish without a trace.

A fire that had caused countless people a great deal of trouble was extinguished just like that.

It's as simple as eating and drinking.

The people on the ground were all astonished by this extraordinary sight. Some even knelt down and kowtowed to the aurora fox, chanting incantations.

The Aurora Fox hovered in mid-air, unmoved by the worship of these mortals, and completely indifferent to it.

It didn't know how it got here, and inexplicably signed an irrevocable soul contract with a real person, becoming her spirit pet.

Although unwilling, the Aurora Fox keenly sensed the potential contained in its new master—a natural Dao seed, a golden core already formed, truly a cultivation prodigy rarely seen in a thousand years.

Therefore, Aurora Fox secretly decided that since it could not escape the bondage of the soul contract, it might as well give up resisting and go with the flow.

By clinging tightly to its new master's leg, perhaps it can take this opportunity to avoid hundreds of years of detours and achieve great things sooner.

However, to Aurora Fox's surprise, its new owner didn't seem to care much about it.

After the soul contract was signed, it was casually handed over to a mortal woman for care.

Aside from eating ordinary fruits and vegetables every day, Aurora Fox had never tasted a single spiritual fruit or elixir, which made her feel somewhat disappointed and dissatisfied.

At first, Aurora Fox did feel a surge of anger.

In its inherited memories, the world of spirit beasts is also strictly hierarchical, divided into different classes.

As a member of the Aurora Fox clan, although it is not as supreme as the Phoenix or the True Dragon, it is still one of the best among spirit foxes. It is rare in number, has extraordinary talent, and has a sense of pride in its heart.

It recalled its vague and distant memories; though it had forgotten the appearance and social status of its parents, its bloodline was undeniable.

It was born as a second-tier spirit beast, and if it had the right opportunity, the fifth and sixth tiers would not be out of reach.

Therefore, faced with its new owner's subtle disdain, the Aurora Fox couldn't help but feel confused and aggrieved. It didn't understand why, despite its extraordinary talent, it still couldn't gain its owner's approval.

But this confusion didn't last long; Aurora Fox quickly calmed down.

After reflecting on it, it realized that its owner was too mysterious.

For example, it somehow mastered the local language without any instruction, which is truly rare.

What shocked it even more was that it could also vaguely sense a sense of oppression from the shadows, forcing it to restrain its sharpness and become more cautious and low-key.

At that moment, the Aurora Fox seemed to suddenly have an epiphany, and it understood many things it had never thought of before.

It realized that the master of this innate Dao seed was no ordinary being; there was no way to leave him to fend for himself. There must be a powerful figure protecting him in the shadows.

Looking around, this seemingly ordinary little world, devoid of spiritual energy, is full of profound meaning in the eyes of the Aurora Fox.

It guessed that this might be a training ground specially chosen for its master by some powerful being, and that it contained some kind of challenge;

Or perhaps, this is to protect its master, to isolate her from the disturbances of the outside world, to give her enough time and space to cultivate in peace, until her wings are fully grown and she can soar through the heavens.

However, it remains unclear what the master's identity and background are, or which sect's prodigy he might be.

Aurora Fox decided to observe carefully before making a judgment.

In order to please its master, it took the initiative to fight the fire in the capital city.

At the same time, it secretly resolved to eliminate without mercy any foolish mortals who dared to spy on its master and plot against him.

The master may be unwilling to take action personally, unwilling to condescend to deal with these ants, but Aurora Fox is willing to clear away all obstacles and threats for her.