The Love of Mingya in the Fox Spirit

After Zhuge Ming hurriedly got up and returned to his room, he checked himself in the mirror to make sure he wasn't disfigured. Only then did he feel relieved. Recalling Tu Shan Ya Ya's smug smile and her cute little tiger teeth before she left, Zhuge Ming couldn't help but smile.

"This little girl, hehe."

Chapter Thirteen: "The Bitter Tree"

The following morning, atop a mountain in Tushan, Zhuge Ming sat cross-legged, calmly surveying this idyllic paradise that had previously only existed in anime, his gaze primarily fixed on the colossal Tree of Bitter Love that "penetrated" the world of fox spirits.

Zhuge Ming came to Tushan with his own purpose. First, he wanted to see his favorite anime character in person. Second, he wanted to find materials to refine his own magic weapon. The trunk of the Bitter Love Tree, the most mysterious tree in the world, became the ideal material for the fan ribs in Zhuge Ming's mind.

"We're in now, but how do we get the trunk of the Bitter Love Tree? This is really troublesome." Zhuge Ming rubbed his forehead, looking quite troubled.

From a patch of grass behind Zhuge Ming, a pair of delicate folded ears suddenly emerged, followed by a head of smooth black hair, and below that was a rather cunning-looking little head. Wasn't that Tu Shan Ya Ya, the second-in-command of Tu Shan?

"Why is that idiot here so early in the morning? Is it because I went too far yesterday and he became withdrawn after I beat him up?" Tu Shan Ya Ya looked at Zhuge Ming furtively.

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Last night, at Tu Shan Hong Hong's residence.

Tu Shan Ya Ya sat on Tu Shan Hong Hong's bed, looking at Tu Shan Hong Hong who had just returned from the city wall, and said happily, "Sister, sister, let me tell you..."

After Tu Shan Ya Ya proudly told Tu Shan Hong Hong about how she had hung Zhuge Ming from a tree and given him a good beating, she thought her sister would just smile faintly. However, Tu Shan Hong Hong gave Tu Shan Ya Ya a very strange look:

"Second sister, actually it was that little Taoist priest who saved your life today. When I got there, you had already been rescued by that little Taoist priest."

"What! So it's true that the idiot was shouting 'I saved the second leader of Tushan'? I thought he was just saying that on purpose to beg me to let him go."

In fact, when Tu Shan Ya Ya woke up, she found herself lying in her own room. In addition, she had drunk so much wine that she could not remember what happened afterward. So she naturally assumed that it was her most admired older sister who saved her, just like before.

After remembering why she was almost captured by that fat man, Tu Shan Ya Ya got up and went to find Tu Shan Rong Rong, where she learned where Zhuge Ming lived, which led to Zhuge Ming's tragedy.

After saying goodnight to Tu Shan Honghong, Tu Shan Yaya left Tu Shan Honghong's room. On her way home, Tu Shan Yaya kept thinking about everything that had happened that day.

"Was it really that idiot who saved me? Should I not have treated him like that? No, no, it was because he casually touched my head that I ended up chasing after him, which gave that fatso an opportunity. Yes, it's all that idiot's fault." Tu Shan Ya Ya shook her head violently and then blamed all the mistakes on Zhuge Ming. However, although she said that, only she knew what she really thought.

So the next morning, Tu Shan Ya Ya, who was used to getting up early to practice her skills, "accidentally" saw Zhuge Ming walk out of the courtyard, and then, as if possessed by a ghost, secretly followed Zhuge Ming, which led to the scene we see today.

"This is so boring. Why should I follow this idiot?" Tu Shan Ya Ya looked at Zhuge Ming sitting there motionless and felt very bored. So she withdrew her head, turned around and was about to leave quietly.

But when she turned around, the person who suddenly appeared in front of her startled her.

"Ah! You're not..." Tu Shan Ya Ya exclaimed in surprise.

"What is it? But what are you up to now? Wasn't hanging me up and beating me up yesterday enough? What, are you planning to use this new trick to ambush me?" Zhuge Ming looked at the little fox demon in front of him with a very wary expression.

"Yes, that's right, I came here to ambush you. Who told you to touch my head so casually? By the way, how did you find me?" Tu Shan Ya Ya quickly pretended to be calm, first shouting at Zhuge Ming aggressively, then looking at Zhuge Ming with a puzzled expression.

"Huh? Since when do you dare to shout 'ambush' so confidently? And you even ask me how I found you? Please, with a wine gourd bigger than you on your back, it's hard for anyone not to notice you." Zhuge Ming was speechless.

After hearing this, Tu Shan Ya Ya's face turned slightly red. She wanted to refute but couldn't find the right words. She was so angry that she was practically fuming.

Seeing that Tu Shan Ya Ya's expression was getting increasingly strange, and the flames behind her seemed about to erupt, Zhuge Ming quickly changed the subject.

"Oh my, Second Master, although I'm new to Tushan and still unfamiliar with this place, I've long admired your unique Bitter Love Tree. Could you take me to see it?" Zhuge Ming looked at Tushan Yaya with starry eyes.

"You want to see the Bitter Love Tree?" Tu Shan Ya Ya was taken aback, and the flames behind her instantly dissipated. She then looked at Zhuge Ming with a suspicious expression.

"Well, I've heard that the main body of your Tushan's miraculous reincarnation and continuation of fate method is the Bitter Love Giant Tree. I want to see how miraculous it is. Please." Zhuge Ming put his hands together and looked at Tushan Yaya with a devout expression.

Tu Shan Ya Ya's eyes darted around as she thought, "The Bitter Love Tree is open to all humans and demons who want to reincarnate and continue their predestined relationship, so there's nothing I can't bring him there. Besides, this way I can repay the favor he did for saving me. Hehe, it's a sure win."

"Alright, leave this to me. Since you saved me, I'll personally take you to see it." Tu Shan Ya Ya acted like a big sister, patting her chest with a series of surging waves. I don't know what the author was thinking, such a small fox demon already... cough cough, I digress.

Zhuge Ming: "Thank you very much, Second Master."

Tu Shan Ya Ya: "Come on, stay close to me, or don't blame me if the Dark Moon Guards stop you." After saying that, she walked towards the direction of the Bitter Love Tree.

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An hour later, at the foot of the Bitter Love Tree.

Looking at the towering ancient tree before him, Zhuge Ming was overwhelmed with emotion. From a distance, it was one thing, but only when you stood at the foot of the Bitter Love Tree did you realize how insignificant humanity was in comparison. Looking up, the pink leaves on the canopy were so beautiful and captivating, radiating a unique charm. Each vigorous and powerful branch seemed to proclaim the extraordinary nature of this ancient tree to both humans and demons.

"Hmph, how about that? Stunned, aren't you?" Tu Shan Ya Ya saw Zhuge Ming staring at the Bitter Love Tree in shock and couldn't help but feel a little smug. After all, in the eyes of all the fox demons in Tu Shan, the Bitter Love Tree was their most prized guardian deity.

"Indeed, it lives up to its name as the Bitter Love Tree; it truly surpasses my understanding of trees," Zhuge Ming replied with a look of agreement.

After Zhuge Ming finished speaking, he began to walk around the Bitter Love Tree with his head down, trying to see if there were any fallen branches on the ground so he could pick one up.

"Hey, you idiot, what are you doing?" Tu Shan Ya Ya asked with a puzzled look as she watched Zhuge Ming looking down at the ground, seemingly searching for something.

"Well, maybe I should just tell her, otherwise this little shrew will figure something out and I won't be able to explain it to her."

Chapter Fourteen: "The Seal is Broken!!!"

"Okay, I admit it, I came to the Bitter Love Tree mainly to get some branches to refine my natal magic weapon." Zhuge Ming shrugged.

"Branches of the Bitter Love Tree? This stuff can be used for refining weapons?" Although Tu Shan Ya Ya is a demon, it doesn't mean she's completely ignorant of human cultivation methods. However, in her mind, shouldn't normal people find rare metals or meteorite iron from outer space as raw materials for refining weapons? When did tree branches become a tool for refining weapons?

Tu Shan Ya Ya looked at Zhuge Ming with suspicion, seriously doubting that he was trying to fool her.

"Yes, I think some of its features suit me well," Zhuge Ming replied with an upright expression.

In Zhuge Ming's view, his current level of Star River is simply not suitable for combat, so he estimates that he will have to rely on the formations taught by his master to make up for his combat shortcomings for a long time to come.

Since the Bitter Love Tree can serve as a medium for reincarnation and the continuation of predestined relationships, it must possess exceptional magical power transmission capabilities and be quite durable. Of course, if someone can force Zhuge Ming to engage in close combat with a fan, it means that Zhuge Ming's formation is completely ineffective against the opponent. What's the point of fighting then? Given Zhuge Ming's personality, he would have already fled. Therefore, in Zhuge Ming's view, it is currently the most suitable material for his magical artifact.

"Of course, the most important thing is that the Chinese folding fan is not made of wood, but has the soul of wood. Look at those young masters in ancient times, they all carry a fan around all day to show off, how cool! They carry a sword and go up to fight people all day long, how awesome! Once my natal magic weapon is successfully refined, I can wave the fan and countless formations will burst out. The scene, hahaha..." Zhuge Ming thought about his future glorious moment with shining eyes.

"Hey." Tu Shan Ya Ya waved her hand in front of Zhuge Ming's eyes, who was lost in his own daydreams, but found that Zhuge Ming seemed to ignore her and was still immersed in his own beautiful fantasy.

"You idiot!!!!!" Tu Shan Ya Ya's loud shout immediately pulled Zhuge Ming back to reality from his daydream.

"Ahem, we haven't even got the materials yet. We can't be arrogant so soon. Let's play it safe." Zhuge Ming looked at the little fox demon in front of him and suddenly had an idea. Although it might be a little shameful to do this, when he thought of the scene of his natal magic weapon being successfully refined, Zhuge Ming decided to remove the "seal" for this purpose.

So Zhuge Ming made a firm decision, brought his face close to Tu Shan Ya Ya, and looked seriously into her eyes.

"What are you doing?" Tu Shan Ya Ya was so frightened by Zhuge Ming's actions that she quickly backed away, even putting the Endless Wine Pot directly on the ground.

Without saying a word, Zhuge Ming suddenly stepped forward, pulled Tu Shan Ya Ya close to him, and bent down...

Start massaging Tu Shan Ya Ya's shoulders and back!

"Oh my, Sister Ya~ Ya~, who in the entire Tushan doesn't know that you, Sister Ya Ya, are Sister Hong Hong's most capable helper? As the second-in-command of Tushan, every crisis in Tushan has been resolved safely thanks to the joint efforts of Sister Ya Ya and Sister Hong Hong. My admiration for you is like a surging river, endless and unstoppable, like the overflowing Yellow River..."

Tu Shan Ya Ya was completely stunned by Zhuge Ming's crazy actions, and let Zhuge Ming "handle her all over" from behind.

So 10 minutes later——————

"Go down a bit, yes, right there, use a little force, feels good. I didn't know you, you silly goose, were actually quite skilled." Tu Shan Ya Ya was lying on the grass, enjoying the professional "service" provided by Zhuge Ming with a contented expression.

Zhuge Ming, however, was thinking to himself, "Phew, luckily I learned how to massage my dad's back when I was little, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to handle this little girl."

Zhuge Ming: "Sister Ya Ya, are you satisfied with my service?"

Tu Shan Ya Ya: "Yes, I'm very satisfied, sister."

Zhuge Ming: "Then look at the branches of that bitter love tree?"

Tu Shan Ya Ya: "Hmm, I grant your permission. Anyway, every year the Bitter Love Tree sheds many branches, and there are people who collect them. Although most of them turn into tree sap and are made into the Heavenly Book of the Red Thread Fairy, there should still be some left in the warehouse. Considering that you saved your sister's life and are so sensible, I'll give you some. Sigh, a little higher, that feels good."

Zhuge Ming: "Okay, thank you, Sister Ya Ya."

"No wonder I couldn't find any branches on the ground after searching for so long. It turns out there are people collecting them." Zhuge Ming's eyes darted around.

Then, 10 minutes later—

"Phew, I can't go on anymore, my hands are almost useless. That's enough, Sister Ya Ya." Zhuge Ming plopped down on the ground, panting as he looked at Tu Shan Ya Ya on the ground.

"Ah, that feels good. Okay, that's enough for today." Tu Shan Ya Ya lazily got up from the ground and stretched with a comfortable expression.

"Haha, let's go, let's go to the warehouse to get some branches." Looking at Zhuge Ming, who was too tired to move, Tu Shan Ya Ya chuckled and then walked up to Zhuge Ming, extending her fair little hand.

"Thank you." Zhuge Ming was a little surprised by Tu Shan Ya Ya's gesture of reaching out to pull him. After all, in Zhuge Ming's impression, Tu Shan Ya Ya had always been an extremely arrogant little girl, the kind with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. It was strange that she would express kindness to him. Wait, could this be a trap?

Although that's what he was thinking, Zhuge Ming still quickly stretched out his hand. Tu Shan Ya Ya's hand was plump and smooth, and it felt very comfortable to touch.

However, this time Tu Shan Ya Ya did not do what Zhuge Ming had imagined. She simply pulled him up, said "follow me," and then carried the Endless Wine Jar on her back and walked towards the warehouse on her own.

Seeing this, Zhuge Ming didn't say anything more, but simply followed Tu Shan Ya Ya's steps and slowly left the place under the Book of Bitter Love.

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In front of a warehouse in the inner city of Tushan.

"Look, that's where we usually store the products of the Bitter Love Tree. Next to it is the factory that makes Heavenly Books. All the Heavenly Books of the active matchmakers in Tushan are produced from here." Tushan Yaya pointed to the warehouse in front of her.

"Um, Sister Ya Ya, could we do something? Could you just give me some tree sap? I'm not really good at processing tree branches, so using tree sap would be much more convenient."

If tree sap is available, then all that is needed is to pour the sap into the mold and let it set, which saves a lot of tedious processes.

Tu Shan Ya Ya glanced at Zhuge Ming, then sighed and said, "Alright, you wait here. The fox demon's technique for making the Heavenly Book is top secret and outsiders are not allowed to see it. I'll go in and see if there's any extra tree sap for you."

"Okay, thank you, Sister Ya Ya." Zhuge Ming was overjoyed, and then watched Tu Shan Ya Ya leave with great attention.

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"We didn't prepare too many Red Thread Fairy sap this year, so the factory has some left over. It's a bargain for you, here you go." Tu Shan Ya Ya pouted and handed the container of tree sap to Zhuge Ming.

Zhuge Ming took the container with shining eyes and quickly thanked him.

"Alright, I've done everything I promised you. I'm going to help my sister on guard duty now. You can do whatever you want." Without waiting for Zhuge Ming's reply, she ran towards the city wall.

"...This arrogant personality is hopeless." Zhuge Ming thought with a face full of black lines.

"Now we have the raw materials for the fan ribs, the fan surface can be made from that fat guy's landscape painting, and the fan nails can be made from some metals I collected along the way. Okay, everything is ready, we just need the right opportunity!"

Leave

I attended a banquet today and only just got back this morning. I'm exhausted, so I probably won't be able to update today. Sorry, I'll make up for it tomorrow.

(Clenching fists)

Taking leave from filming "The Fox Spirit's Love"

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Chapter Fifteen: "The Fan of Mountains and Rivers"

Two days later, Zhuge Ming, pale and emaciated with glazed eyes, shakily emerged from his room, carrying a folding fan that emitted a faint silver glow—the result of two days without food or water.

Zhuge Ming looked at the folding fan in his hand, his joy no longer concealed, and examined it closely.

This folding fan is adorned with gold and jade threads forming a pendant, and its surface is covered with a blue jade gauze. When the fan is unfolded, a landscape painting leaps onto the paper, depicting the beauty of nature and life. Although subjective biases are present, the painting ultimately aims to convey visual aesthetics. Therefore, viewers are always delighted when they stand before the fan, immersed in the exquisite beauty of the subject matter.

A pendant dangles from the bottom of the fan, consisting of a small, transparent, emerald-green butterfly made of jade and a bundle of red silk thread. The simple fan surface, coupled with the beautiful pendant, makes this fan even more exquisite, unique, and radiant.