I attained immortality through meditation in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Although she has now become human, it was forced upon her by the Flaming Sun Fruit.

I wonder if it can ever change back.

"Of course!"

The girl said it as a matter of course.

She closed her eyes, and a bright white light shone from her body.

As the light faded, a snow-white little fox appeared on the bed.

"Look, Master!"

The little fox crouched on the bed, its tail wagging.

"Little White can still talk!"

Zhao Zian breathed a sigh of relief.

It would be good if it could turn back.

Otherwise, with such a beautiful young woman by his side every day, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to control himself.

wrong.

Is he that kind of person?

"Alright, change back now. It'll be easier to talk this way."

The little fox transformed back into her maiden form.

She sat on the edge of the bed, swinging her legs.

"Owner."

"Little White knows what Master meant by what he did last night."

Zhao Zian was taken aback.

"What do you mean?"

It can't be...

"That means I'm your wife from now on!"

The girl smiled, her eyes crinkling.

She tilted her head, her tone earnest.

"Our elders said that only the closest people would do that..."

As she spoke, two blushes appeared on her cheeks.

"Moreover, that method is called yin and yang in harmony. It's only used between husband and wife."

"So, Little White is the master's wife!"

Zhao Zian almost choked on his own saliva.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

"What daughter-in-law! Don't talk nonsense!"

His face felt a little hot.

"That was to save you, not... not what you think!"

"But the elders in the clan said—"

"What elders say isn't always right!"

Zhao Zian interrupted her.

"I am a doctor, saving lives is my duty. Last night the situation was critical, and that was the only way."

"This doesn't mean...it doesn't mean anything!"

"Oh……"

She lowered her head, her voice tinged with disappointment.

"Can't Little White be the master's wife?"

Zhao Zian looked at her.

Does this girl even know what a wife is?

"You're still young, let's talk about these things later."

"Besides, you're a demon..."

Before she could finish speaking, the girl looked up, her eyes glistening with tears.

"Does the owner dislike Little White?"

"Is it because Xiaobai is a demon that Master doesn't want Xiaobai anymore?"

Zhao Zian had a headache.

What does this even mean?!

"I don't look down on you."

"But... these things are too complicated for you to understand now."

"In short, just stick with me now and stop thinking about anything else."

The girl bit her lip.

After a long while, she finally nodded.

"Then... can Little White stay with its owner forever?"

"able."

Zhao Zian answered decisively.

Since we saved her, we have to take full responsibility.

Besides, this girl is naturally sensitive to spiritual energy, so she might be able to help in the future.

A smile returned to the girl's face.

"Very good!"

"Little White will always stay with its owner! We'll never be apart!"

Zhao Zian's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile.

"Alright, stop fooling around."

He refined most of that blazing sun power, and his cultivation showed faint signs of a breakthrough.

It seems this night wasn't a complete waste.

"By the way, you can't just turn into human form anytime you want from now on."

Zhao Zian gave instructions.

"Especially in front of outsiders, maintain the appearance of a fox."

Why?

The girl was puzzled.

"You are still too weak. If someone with ulterior motives discovers your demon race identity, you will be in danger."

Zhao Zian explained.

"And the way you are... is too flashy."

"All right."

The girl's body flashed with white light, and she transformed back into a little fox.

"Is this okay now?"

The little fox jumped onto Zhao Zian's shoulder and rubbed against his face.

"Master, Little White is hungry."

Zhao Zian chuckled.

"Come on, I'll go find you something to eat."

Zhao Zian pushed open the door.

"woke up?"

Su Mei turned her head when she heard the noise.

"You stayed in the alchemy courtyard yesterday?"

"Um."

Zhao Zian casually replied.

"I was so engrossed in alchemy that I forgot the time, and then I felt too tired to go back."

Su Mei's smile deepened.

"So you haven't had breakfast yet, have you?"

"not yet."

"That's perfect."

Su Mei's eyebrows curved into crescents.

"Wait here, I'll go to Wang's shop at the street corner and buy you some freshly steamed meat buns and sweet soy milk. Go wash up first."

Before Zhao Zian could refuse, she had already turned around.

Zhao Zian opened his mouth, but swallowed back the words "No need to trouble yourself".

Never mind, she meant well.

"Owner."

The little white dog on his shoulder patted his cheek with its tiny paws.

"This woman seems to be interested in you."

Zhao Zian stumbled.

"What nonsense are you spouting, you little brat!"

"I'm not a child!"

Xiao Bai retorted, unconvinced.

"We, the Celestial Fox clan, are born knowing the seven emotions and six desires! This woman's eyes, when she looks at you, it's like she wants to devour you, I see it clearly!"

Zhao Zi'an: "..."

He decided not to argue with the little fox about this topic.

He went back to his room and changed his clothes.

When they returned to the courtyard, Su Mei came back carrying a food box.

On the stone table were meat buns, fried dough sticks, and sweet soy milk.

"Eat quickly, it's still hot."

Su Mei handed the chopsticks to Zhao Zi'an and then sat down opposite him.

He lowered his head, picked up the steamed bun, and took a bite.

Wang Ji's meat buns truly lived up to their reputation, with thin skin and generous filling.

"Awooo..."

The little white dog on Zhao Zi'an's shoulder poked its head out and stared longingly at the steamed bun in Zhao Zi'an's hand.

"You little brat, you're quite the impolite one."

Su Mei was amused by its appearance.

Zhao Zian chuckled slightly.

He tore off a small piece of the bun skin that hadn't gotten too oily and held it to Xiaobai's mouth.

Little White sticks out its little tongue and rolls the bun skin into its mouth.

Zhao Zian tore off another small piece and fed it.

The little white dog, who was eating, paused.

"Owner."

"Something's coming. A very unfamiliar fluctuation of spiritual energy is approaching Jishetang from the street corner."

He was keenly aware of Xiaobai's extraordinary talent.

It will never speak without a purpose.

Those who receive a special warning from it are no ordinary people.

Were they here for him? Or for Jishetang? Or... for Xiaobai?

"What's wrong?"

"That's what Su Mei asked from across the way."

"It's nothing," Zhao Zian swallowed the fried dough stick, "I was just thinking about some medical cases."

"Doctor Zhao! Doctor Zhao!"

It was Sun, the accountant.

He jogged all the way, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

"Dr. Zhao, a strange man has come to the hall."

"A weirdo?" Zhao Zian's heart skipped a beat.

"yes."

Accountant Sun took a breath.

"The man was wearing an indigo robe and didn't look like someone from our town. He came and immediately asked to see you, but when I asked him his name or what he wanted, he wouldn't say anything. He just stood at the door like a gatekeeper."

This description aligns with Xiaobai's warning.

Zhao Zian put down his chopsticks.

"Sister Mei, you eat first, I'll go check on things."

Su Mei's willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Do you want me to come with you?"

"Need not."

Zhao Zian gave her a reassuring look.