Becoming a Fox Spirit from Under One Person

Awoo~

Chen Ruoan jumped off the roof, opened his mouth and spat out a dazzling pill.

It is said that the "Golden Core" is something that people need to cultivate to be as round as a pill, condensing into a void where energy gathers. How come when it comes to the fox, the "Demon Core" has become a tangible object that can be seen and touched?

I have kidney stones!

The fox fiddled with the demon core with its paws, and with a thought, the core floated up.

After playing with it for a while, Chen Ruoan realized that this bright white pill was also a gift from the Xuan Yin Life Protection Method, which taught the fox to use the life force it had accumulated or stolen to treat illnesses and save lives.

Chen Ruoan thought for a moment. In most folk legends and ancient records, foxes are mainly in charge of divination, prediction, good fortune and bad luck, and bringing wealth and blessings. They also have some ability to heal diseases and injuries, but this is not their core expertise.

The fox poked the "demon core" with its paw again and discovered a few more ingenious uses.

For example, spitting out the demon core when in danger can create a protective aura; nourishing damaged organs with the core's energy can accelerate wound healing; and combining the demon core with foxfire can neutralize the destructive effects of toxins on the body...

"It's really like a demon core from a novel. Wait, if this thing breaks, will I kick the bucket or reveal my true form?"

Chen Ruoan poked the white pill again and realized that it was more like a magical artifact hidden in the world inside her abdomen than a matter of life and death.

Just like the golden light of the Celestial Master's Mansion, it is a manifestation of the advancement of "life" cultivation, not a single point of golden light becoming the root of a person's life.

"Let's find someone to give it a try."

Chen Ruoan chose a beautiful night with a full moon to invite Zuo Ruotong to meet him in the secluded mountain cave.

The cave was dark, with only the clear light of stars and moon streaming in through the opening in the ceiling.

Zuo Ruotong sat cross-legged on the futon, having been freed from the "reverse growth" condition. He appeared emaciated and withered, with his vital energy as weak as a thread.

Chen Ruoan raised his claw to guide the elixir, and the luminous white pill gently spun on the top of Zuo Ruotong's head, overflowing with shimmering light, with wisps of pure Qi hanging down like silver threads.

The pure Qi penetrated the skin, slowly flowing along the meridians, soothing the blocked Qi passages, and repairing the withered Qi and the hidden injuries from the breakthrough.

Chen Ruoan breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that Zuo Ruotong's treatment was immediately effective, but rather that the fox had another unfounded association.

The use of demon cores to prolong life is not uncommon in novels and film and television works.

In the story, some innocent fox spirits spit out their demon cores to prolong the life and heal the wounds of the men they admire. They put the demon cores into the men's mouths and then give up their bodies and everything else.

Fortunately, An Fox's "demon core" was not used; it was merely suspended in the crown of her head, drawing in life force and primordial energy to nourish her body and repair her injuries.

Chen Ruoan thought that giving a demon-feeding pill might not be a bad idea, but the recipient must be a girl, or severely injured, or poisoned. Feeding her a pill might even start a good relationship.

The tribulation of love, here it comes.

Hey~

"Cough cough cough~"

The exhaustion from wielding the demon core quickly shattered the fox's illusions. Since it was a struggle against fate and a fight against Yama, the losses could not have been small.

In contrast to the fox, Zuo Ruotong's brows relaxed, and her breathing gradually became steady.

The feeling under the dim light was mysterious and wonderful, hard to describe in words. If Zuo Ruotong asked him, it was like riding a small boat on the blue waves, and suddenly looking up, he saw the Milky Way shining brightly and the moon rising in the clear sky.

How refreshing, how comfortable!

Chen Ruoan carefully guided the way, feeling exhausted, but just then, the incense in the backyard of the Trinity Sect burned brightly, and dozens of disciples began to burn incense and pray.

No one's wish was for their own benefit; all their aspirations were focused on Chen Ruoan and Zuo Ruotong.

As the night progressed, the incense offerings became abundant again, and the disciples practicing in the front courtyard crowded into the main courtyard, creating a massive crowd that completely blocked what was originally a storage room.

"Success! It has to be success!"

"If there is a way out, there is no need for Master to bear the burden of this mistake that has been passed down for thousands of years."

"Good luck, fox spirit!"

"Thanks, Brother An."

···

Chen Ruoan's gaze pierced through the hole, looking up at the bright moonlit night. Under the warmth of the incense, his urgent fatigue slowly dissipated.

To be honest, I've really started to like the San Yi Men.

As the night drew to a close, the entrance to the Qing Shi Cave was bathed in the light of dawn.

A mountain breeze gently brushed against Zuo Ruotong's white robes. He stood there, his temples frosted with white, his back slightly hunched, looking old yet peaceful, like an ordinary old man.

"Master Zuo, in a few days, the renowned physician Mr. Niu will be visiting. We will need to cooperate with his medication to assist in the treatment." Chen Ruoan yawned.

Zuo Ruotong turned around and saw the sunlight shining on the fox. She then cupped her hands and bowed deeply to Chen Ruoan.

His back was bent solemnly, his eyes closed, lacking the ethereal grace of an immortal, leaving only a genuine sense of gratitude.

After a long while, Fang Zhi stood up and said only a few words: "Fellow Daoist An, thank you."

···

On this day, Zuo Ruotong summoned all his disciples, and even invited Senior Sanyi, who had not been involved in sect affairs for a long time.

On this day, the Sanyi Sect completely shed its title as the "Number One Mystic Sect Under Heaven" and began to think about and correct its unparalleled "Triple Rebirth" technique with a more cautious attitude.

To Zuo Ruotong's surprise, even though the decision went against the ancestral precepts, it did not seem to cause much turmoil within the sect, and everything remained peaceful and harmonious.

Even Si Chong, who has always disapproved of lowering his status, could only sigh lightly.

Chen Ruoan had no interest in participating in the internal affairs of the Sanyi, so he squatted in front of the altar and ate roast chicken. The oil splattered on his nose and claws, and his cheeks were bulging.

After finishing the meat, he tossed the bone aside, lowered his head, and carefully groomed himself. He licked the oil off his claws with his tongue, then smoothed the downy fur around his ears. Soon he was clean and neat.

After the meeting of the three departments ended, Lu Jin happily jumped into the door.

"Brother An, I thought there would be a huge argument today, but the elders in the sect seem very calm, as if they had guessed something a long time ago."

Even if everyone had a vague idea, after the dream shattered, there wasn't just one person willing to take on everything.

"So this is the one who is my mentor."

Chen Ruoan looked at Lu Jin and remembered something.

You've come at the perfect time, let me take a look and see if the future situation has changed.

Although it's not something a respectable fox would do to coerce others out of a sense of obligation, I have, after all, formed a bond with the Sanyi Sect and the Great Ying Immortal. Given your respect for your teachers and the importance of morality, do you, Lu Jin, dare to hold a grudge against me for a shallow and ill-fated relationship?

Swish!

Chen Ruoan saw the thread of fate; the thread of good fortune related to Lu Jin was tangled and unclear, its color sometimes dark and sometimes light, constantly shifting and uncertain.

Ouch...

Tired, let it all end, hold on tight.

An Fox jumped off the altar and went straight to find Zuo Ruotong.

"I'll ask Master Zuo for a token later, and show it to him if anything happens in the future. When that time comes..."

It's no use if you can't stand me anymore.