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Seeing my expression change to one of concern, Mingyue furrowed her brows slightly and said, "Actually, this might be a good thing for you."
I nodded and replied, "Yeah, at least I don't have to worry about how to obtain Nine-Tailed Fox Blood anymore."
Mingyue shook her head and said, "That's just one aspect of it."
I was immediately puzzled. "Then what other benefits could there be?"
She nodded. "Of course."
This piqued my interest, and I looked at her with curiosity. "Then tell me, what other benefits are there?"
Mingyue fell silent for a moment before speaking. "She is the ancestor of the Fox Clan; you've seen her abilities firsthand, right?"
I nodded, unable to deny, "Her strength is impressive. As for how strong she truly is, that's beyond my imagination."
"Exactly."
Mingyue said calmly, "Since her strength is formidable, once your blood merges with hers, your own blood will undergo a qualitative change. The change in your blood will naturally lead to changes in your physical body. So this should be considered a benefit for you."
Upon hearing this, I was left speechless. "So you're saying there's a real possibility I might turn into a fox or become something neither human nor beast?"
Mingyue shook her head. "I can't say for sure, but why don't you try clenching your fist now?"
At her words, I frowned slightly.
But I followed Mingyue's suggestion and gently clenched my fist.
I furrowed my brows again, a look of surprise on my face as I asked, "What’s going on? Why do I feel like my fists seem stronger than before?"
Mingyue replied calmly, "That’s the benefit of a trace of her blood merging with yours."
"My strength will increase?" I couldn't believe it.
"It’s not just your strength that will increase; your body will become stronger and more solid," Mingyue said again, her tone still calm, but I could sense her relief.
I understood that she had been quite worried earlier about what the Hu Family Immortal might do to me, as that fox was indeed very dangerous.
However, her words brought a flicker of joy to my face, and I exclaimed in surprise, "So does this mean I’m going to undergo a transformation?"
Mingyue nodded. "Injecting a trace of her blood into your body, though it’s just a small amount, does come at a cost to her cultivation. It seems she owes your master Gu Chen quite a debt."
I frowned slightly, pondering for a moment before sighing, "Perhaps all of this was already anticipated by my master."
Mingyue nodded thoughtfully, realizing the same.
During this Taihang Journey, even though Gu Chen did not accompany me and instead let me venture alone, having Mingyue by my side provided some assurance.
Moreover, the most important point was that Gu Chen had known about the Hu Family Immortal being in Taihang and had anticipated that we would encounter her. He likely guessed that if we faced danger, Mingyue would remind me to reveal my identity.
This was almost an instinctive way of thinking; there would always be some connections among individuals of the same level.
Once Mingyue revealed my identity in front of the Hu Family Immortal, it became a powerful shield of protection for me.
With such a formidable presence as the Hu Family Immortal by my side, secretly guarding me, who in the Taihang Mountains could possibly harm me?
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
After a brief silence, Mingyue asked, "How are you feeling now?"
I replied, "I feel full of strength. What about you?"
She said nothing more, only softly suggested, "Let's rest in this cave for the night and set off tomorrow."
I nodded and then turned to Mu Yan, saying, "How about we rest here?"
Mu Yan silently nodded in agreement without saying a word.
After spending the night in the cave, we had a light meal the next morning before starting our descent down the mountain.
This Taihang Journey was fraught with danger, and I nearly lost my life.
Yet it turned out to be smoother than I had imagined and didn't take much time at all.
When we reached the foot of the mountain, we passed through the village we had encountered earlier. However, we didn't linger; we simply bid farewell to the villagers and Liu Xiqiao, along with Xiaochan Xi, before leaving.
Several days later, I finally returned home, albeit with a weary body.
However, this time I wasn't going to Chengdu or Jintan; instead, I was heading straight back to my city.
Mu Yan was with me, while Mingyue stayed in Chengdu, saying she had some personal matters to attend to.
Although having someone as capable as Mingyue around made me feel more secure, I had no reason to stop her from leaving.
Moreover, on the way back, I overheard her take a phone call that seemed to be from Jin Zhongyun. So I figured her so-called personal matters might have something to do with that Korean named Jin Zhongyun.
But none of that was my concern. I was still troubled by the reminder from the Hu Family Immortal, constantly worried about the dangerous figure known as Yang Yi.
So when I returned to the city and tidied up a bit, I took Mu Yan with me once again on the journey back.
This time, however, I was going home—back to my hometown—and I was bringing Mu Yan along.
Sitting in the car, Mu Yan remained silent, but my mind began to wander.
Was I bringing a daughter-in-law home for my parents?
I couldn't help but wonder how they would react if they found out that Mu Yan wasn't a real person.
"Sigh..."
Lost in thought, I shook my head and let out a sigh.
Seeing this, Mu Yan looked at me and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
I shook my head and said, "It's nothing."
She asked, "Is it because of me?"
I shook my head again, but she fell silent for a moment, as if making a decision. "Why don't you just go back by yourself?"
I knew she didn't want to put me in a difficult position, and I felt a bit touched. I sighed again and said, "Some things we have to face sooner or later. It's fine; just come back with me."
"Aren't you afraid?" Mu Yan bit her lip.
I replied, "If you're not afraid, then I'm not afraid either. Besides, they are my parents; they should understand me."
Upon hearing this, Mu Yan didn't say anything more; she simply rested her head on my shoulder.
By the time we arrived at my hometown, it was almost dark. However, as soon as I got out of the car, I furrowed my brow slightly, feeling that something was off.
But I couldn't pinpoint what exactly was wrong at that moment, so I didn't dwell on it and led Mu Yan directly home.
I had called my parents beforehand, so they had prepared a lavish dinner for us. They welcomed both me and Mu Yan inside.
Especially when my mother saw Mu Yan, she couldn't stop smiling, praising me for bringing home such a beautiful daughter-in-law.
During dinner, she kept serving dishes to Mu Yan. Although Mu Yan wasn't really hungry, she ate a little to please my parents.
I had originally planned to lay everything out for my parents—telling them about Mu Yan's situation and sharing all my experiences from the past few months in detail.
Only by letting them know the entire process could I possibly persuade them to accept Mu Yan.
However, seeing their joyful expressions made me reluctant to interrupt that happiness, so I had to hold back.
Taking advantage of mealtime, I asked my mother if anyone had visited or if she had noticed anything strange during this time. She said no, which eased my heart a little.
Yet, I still felt somewhat unsettled. After a light meal, I decided to step outside and take a walk in the yard.
The feeling I had after getting out of the car grew stronger; there seemed to be something off.
Especially when my gaze fell upon Big Black, our dog, my brows furrowed even tighter.
It stood at the door, barking incessantly at something outside.
I frowned and walked outside to take a look. The surroundings were silent, not a single person in sight. I couldn't understand what it was barking about.
But in the next moment, my frown deepened further because I realized it wasn't just Big Black barking; the entire village was filled with the sound of dogs barking.
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