Fairy, I'm going to control you tightly!

The two did not chat much during the rest of the journey.

Lin Mengxi intentionally left time for Ji Nanbei to adjust his condition on the way and prepare for the upcoming competition.

And Ji Nanbei...

He simply activated the Soul Transference technique, sending his consciousness to the little fox Su Qianxue, leaving his physical body in "entrustment" mode, where it would travel automatically and respond intelligently.

"Senior, you've arrived!"

As soon as Ji Nanbei's consciousness arrived, Su Qianxue greeted him cheerfully.

Ji Nanbei looked inward at his own body (the little fox's body) and discovered that the little fox's cultivation level had already reached the third level of Qi Refining, a remarkably rapid advancement.

Clearly, even as a demon, Su Qianxue's talent for cultivation is remarkable.

As a result, Ji Nanbei became even more curious about the little fox's true origins.

"Your cultivation is progressing well, here's some good food as a reward."

Ji Nanbei took out a lush green plant from the system space.

Its shape resembles a flower bud about to bloom, with a small, round ball at the top that has not yet opened.

"Senior, what is this?"

"A spiritual substance, with a sweet taste, which is also beneficial to your spiritual practice."

This is a fourth-grade spiritual item that Ji Nanbei obtained by chance when he completed a previous expedition mission. It is called "Sugar Spirit Fruit".

The system description states that this item has a sweet taste, contains gentle and easily absorbed spiritual energy, and excess spiritual energy will be stored in the body and released slowly, unlike other spiritual items where the unabsorbed portion will dissipate into the world.

After obtaining this item, Ji Nanbei planned to leave it for Su Qianxue to use.

After all, during the soul transfer, both parties' cultivation levels are synchronized.

Ji Nanbei can also use the system to synchronize this increased spiritual energy to his main body.

It's like getting a fourth-grade spiritual item for free, which is quite a good deal.

Put the sugar-coated cardamom into your mouth.

Su Qianxue immediately let out a satisfied "mmm" sound.

"It's so sweet! You're so kind, senior!"

What complicated thoughts could a little fox possibly have? It only knows that Ji Nanbei is a "good senior".

Feeling the gentle spiritual energy flowing into his body, Ji Nanbei nodded in satisfaction.

This amount of spiritual energy is enough for the little fox to digest for a long time.

The little fox, since its first encounter with Ji Nanbei, has traveled through many mountains and forests.

With a cultivation level of the third level of Qi Refining, coupled with the near-beginner level of "Fox Movement Nine Slashes," although he cannot yet roam freely in this mountain wilderness teeming with demonic beasts, he already possesses a certain degree of self-protection ability.

"Senior, do you know where you can find humans?"

Suddenly, Su Qianxue asked this question.

This question surprised Ji Nanbei somewhat.

"What? What are you, a little fox, looking for humans for?"

Ji Nanbei asked in return, somewhat puzzled.

"I want to transform into a human! I've heard that cultivation speed is faster after transforming into a human, and you can even travel to human cities!"

Seemingly feeling that her explanation was not clear enough, Su Qianxue added:

"Some time ago, while cultivating, a secret technique suddenly appeared in my mind, called the 'Method of Seeking a Title.' It is said that one can 'seek a title' from humans, thereby gaining the opportunity to take human form!"

Ji Nanbei (controlling the fox's body) almost imperceptibly rubbed his forehead (if the fox had hands).

Could such a strange technique as "seeking a title" really exist?

Moreover, shouldn't that be a secret tradition of the "Yellow Immortal" (weasel) lineage? Why would a little fox like you receive such a legacy?

Ji Nanbei had heard of the "secret method for obtaining a title".

This method involves borrowing the fortune and merit of others to aid in one's own transformation.

It can be described as a shady and unorthodox technique that harms others for personal gain.

Therefore, in the stories that have been passed down, after a demon successfully obtains a good title, it will often seek an opportunity to repay the person who was granted the title.

After all, the other party did help him out.

Of course, this method also comes with some risks.

If the person being "defeated" has malicious intentions and speaks ill of others, it may actually damage the demon's cultivation.

The "seeking a title" that the little fox mentioned at this moment is roughly the kind of secret method that Ji Nanbei understands.

"You're quite bold. Aren't you afraid of running into a ruthless human who will capture you and turn you into a fox fur scarf? Your pure white, smooth, and shiny fur is quite eye-catching and valuable."

Ji Nanbei deliberately scared the little fox like this.

"Wow! Are all humans... this bad?"

Su Qianxue was clearly frightened by these words, and her voice even carried a hint of fear.

"Humans are mostly driven by their own desires, and the demon race is largely the same. There are certainly kind-hearted people and good demons, but they are ultimately a minority. Do you understand?"

"I understand! Senior brother is a good person!"

Ji Nanbei: ?

Ji Nanbei felt quite helpless after being inexplicably given a "friend zone" card.

But what good does that do? Can he really argue with a simple-minded little fox and explain in detail the coldness of human relationships and the entanglements of interests in the world?

Ji Nanbei had already tacitly acknowledged that Su Qianxue knew he was human and had not deliberately concealed it.

After all, he used human language to communicate when they first met, and this "loophole" is hard to explain.

Moreover, Su Qianxue did not show any obvious rejection or hostility due to racial differences.

This saved Ji Nanbei a lot of trouble.

"Senior, what shall we do today?"

Su Qianxue asked curiously.

"Hunting, forging a strong physique."

Ji Nanbei gave a concise answer.

Coincidentally, Ji Nanbei had accumulated some "stock" on hand, such as talismans, disposable array plates, and a number of poisons.

These items are of ordinary quality. They are still effective against Foundation Establishment stage cultivators and can also have some effect on Golden Core stage cultivators, but their effectiveness is greatly reduced.

Ji Nanbei's original body is no longer needed.

Closer to home.

After killing a Foundation Establishment stage demon wolf, Ji Nanbei took out the demon core from its body and swallowed it without hesitation.

The pain from tempering the body is no longer as intense and unbearable as it was the first time.

After all, having undergone multiple body temperings, Su Qianxue's physical strength has significantly improved.

Ji Nanbei could clearly sense that the body-tempering effect of the Foundation Establishment stage demon core had reached its limit.

If one wants to advance further by relying on demon cores to temper one's body, then one will probably need to find a way to obtain a Golden Core stage demon core next.

Thinking of this, Ji Nanbei solemnly instructed the little fox:

"You must diligently practice and strive to improve your strength, understand?"

"Okay, okay, senior! I'll definitely do my best!"

Ji Nanbei nodded in satisfaction.

The gentle and obedient little fox is definitely more endearing. As for that rebellious and easily angered "temperamental girl"... she's simply incomparable!

As usual, Ji Nanbei simply roasted the demon wolf meat and shared it with the little fox. After the meal, the time limit for this soul-possessing session was about to end.

After saying goodbye to the little fox, Ji Nanbei's consciousness returned to his body.

However, as soon as he returned to his original body, Ji Nanbei discovered that his body was also... cooking.