Becoming a Fox Spirit from Under One Person

Chen Ruoan was completely baffled.

The major upheavals in Lu Jin's life can be summarized as follows: Wu Gensheng led Li Muxuan to storm the Sanyi Sect; later, his mentor Zuo Ruotong passed away; his fellow disciples went out to seek revenge against the Quanxing Sect; the sect suffered heavy losses and countless deaths; and finally, the Sanyi Sect was wiped out.

Besides the deep-seated hatred for Sanyi, if Lu Jin had any other unresolved issues, it would probably be the death of his close friend Zheng Zibu.

Chen Ruoan pondered for a moment: the "Quanxing" were a bunch of monsters and demons, the kind of people even dogs wouldn't want to mess with, and foxes certainly didn't want to get involved with them.

As for Zheng Zibu, one of the "Thirty-Six Thieves," there's no need to say more.

The "Eight Extraordinary Techniques" include the technique of creating chaos. The Jia Shen Rebellion had a significant impact. The world of extraordinary people is so deep that even a small fox thrown in wouldn't cause a ripple.

It's best to stay put and farm at the Inviting Moon Pavilion. Once you've mastered the art of preserving your life, then you can go to the mortal world to establish a divine position. This is the right path to cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao.

But since they are unrelated, why would they become enemies with Lu Jin?

Chen Ruoan couldn't understand it, but in order to prepare for future changes, one thing was already very clear—

Since a shallow and ill-fated relationship is unavoidable in the future, the fox must be stronger than Lu Jin in the future so as not to be at a disadvantage or suffer in silence.

The real problem is also in front of us: the power level setting in "Under One Person" is too vague. We only know that Zhang Zhiwei is recognized as the world's number one expert. Below the top expert, it is difficult to determine who is stronger and who is weaker. It is really not easy to rank them according to their strength.

extremely?

An fox had a sudden flash of inspiration and a wild idea popped into her head:

If I could beat Zhang Zhiwei, wouldn't that solve everything?

Don't forget that from Jiangxi to Shandong, the foxes practically walked over Zhang Zhiwei's head the whole way.

Looking across the world, I am but a fox!

Now that he sits atop Mount Tai, he can truly say, "When you reach the summit, you will see all the mountains below." He doesn't care about seniority below the summit. If he can surpass Zhang Zhiwei, then he, the fox, will be the only one left to roam the world.

It's not that Chen Ruoan necessarily wants to be the best and the strongest, but his insight into fate gave the fox the instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm, while also amplifying his anxiety about the future.

"But it's the best in the world...hehe~"

The fox seemed lost in thought, completely oblivious to everything, which greatly surprised Lu Jin.

He turned to Fang Dongtian beside him and asked, "What's wrong with Brother Chen?"

Fang Dongtian shook his head slightly, a helpless smile playing on his lips.

Ever since I met this fox, it has always liked to drift off into thought during conversations between two people, leaving me wondering what it is thinking. It is truly a strange fox.

"How could a human possibly fathom the thoughts of a fox? Perhaps it was observing the clouds and lost in thought, trying to comprehend some profound mysteries of the Tao."

Lu Jin nodded upon hearing this, then turned to the fox, bowed, and asked, "Excuse me for asking, Brother Chen, when did you begin your cultivation, and how many years of practice have you had?"

These words pulled An Fox back from his dream of being "the best in the world." He looked up at Lu Jin and said frankly, "I officially embarked on the path of cultivation this year around the time of the Awakening of Insects."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin's eyes flashed with a mixture of surprise and delight.

So, from obtaining Qi, gaining spiritual wisdom, and understanding human language to now being able to understand human ways and etiquette, it has only been five months.

The Lu family has close ties with various sects, and Lu Jin had previously inquired with friends in Northeast China about some interesting anecdotes about elf cultivation.

The immortals of Changbai Mountain are gifted individuals. From enlightenment to understanding human speech, and then to cultivating themselves and truly entering the human path, it takes at least several decades, or even longer.

In just five months, this black fox has cultivated to such a level; it is truly unheard of.

Lu Jin laughed and said, "Among the shamans who cooperate with elves, the shamans from the Northeast are the most cautious. If Brother Chen goes to Changbai Mountain, he should be called a 'celestial being'."

Chen Ruoan replied, "Traveling through mountains and rivers is not easy, and besides, I have already established my immortal abode in Aolai Peak."

"A celestial abode?" Lu Jin stood upright, his tone earnest. "If I may be so bold as to ask, may I pay you a visit?"

The Immortal Abode, to put it bluntly, is a fox den.

To put it in a more sophisticated and high-class way, it's a training ground for elves. What extraordinary person wouldn't be interested in that?

"Of course," Chen Ruoan replied.

The Inviting Moon Pavilion has been completed for some time now, but it doesn't usually have many visitors. Even the golden pheasants in the peach blossom grove never come to visit, making it somewhat deserted.

Inviting Lu Jin and Fang Dongtian to be guests today will also help to increase the popularity of Yaoyue Tower.

Lu Jin smiled and said, "Then tonight I will take the liberty of inviting Dongtian to the Immortal Abode. I hope Brother Chen will forgive my presumption."

"tonight?"

Is there something wrong with it?

No, be careful not to fall.

···

On an autumn night at Aolai Peak, the waning moon is bathed in frost, and the night mist is like gauze.

The location of the Inviting Moon Pavilion is extremely dangerous. If Lu Jin and Fang Dongtian were not skilled enough, they might not have been able to climb the cliff.

"The location of the immortal abode is indeed in line with the animal's instinct to avoid harm." Lu Jin steadied himself and saw the six-story building in the mist.

In front of the courtyard of Yaoyue Tower is a half-acre medicinal herb field, with clearly defined rows and ridges. Several plants of Ophiopogon japonicus and Scrophularia ningpoensis stand tall with their heavy, moist leaves, hidden in the mist.

"It's quite impressive."

Lu Jin and Fang Dongtian heard a soft grinding sound. Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw a slender figure standing by the herb field.

As the mist shifted, the two focused their gazes and saw that the figure had transformed into a fox, its fur jet black, its front paws firmly gripping the wooden handle of a bluestone medicine grinder.

There is an ancient myth about a jade rabbit pounding medicine, but what we see today is a black fox grinding medicine.

In the still of the night, the sound of crushing dried medicinal herbs drifted across the medicinal field on the wind, a blend of eeriness and tranquility.

The scene was like a silhouette from an old story in Liaozhai. Lu Jin and Fang Dongtian felt it wasn't quite real, as if taking another step forward would lead them into a hazy, ethereal dream.

"Brother Chen," Lu Jin called out.

"Brother Lu, Master Fang, please come in." The fox stopped what he was doing, stood up to greet them, and the group began a nighttime conversation on the first floor.

"Brother Chen, were you just preparing to refine pills?" Lu Jin was still thinking about what had just happened.

Before Chen Ruoan could reply, Fang Dongtian glared fiercely at Lu Jin.

When Master Chongyang founded the Quanzhen School, he clearly stated from the beginning that the fundamental principle was to cultivate internal alchemy and seek the dual cultivation of nature and life, completely abandoning the external alchemy that had been prevalent in Taoism since the Wei and Jin Dynasties. The fox living in Mount Tai would never use elixirs to cultivate immortality.

"Master Fang, there's no need to be so sensitive. A little bit of medicine to nourish the body is fine. However, the powder I ground is for filling the fox pendant."

"Brother Lu, here's one for you too. This pendant is a peace charm and can also purify your mind."

Chen Ruoan picked up the red string of the fox pendant, intending to hand it over, which only deepened her ill-fated relationship with Lu Jin.

"Wait, we won't see you off!"

"Huh?" Lu Jin awkwardly withdrew her hand.

The fox raised its paw, its mind racing, and sensed something strange.

If you give out a peace charm at this time, you can actually create a great positive connection.

Given the good fortune of this moment and the uncertain, shallow karmic ties of the future, even a fool would know which to choose.

There's an old saying among warlocks: the past cannot be undone, but the future can be changed.

Chen Ruoan's choice is to enjoy the present and reverse the future.

"Just kidding, but I'll still give it to you."

"Ah... thank you." Lu Jin smiled awkwardly but politely as she accepted the pendant. She picked it up and examined it, finding it to be a delicate and adorable little trinket.

It might not be very appealing to hot-blooded young men, but it will definitely be popular with children and girls.