907: Chapter 908 Attempting to Become a High-Rank Demon Emperor

Xue Shushu's heart skipped a beat instantly! In the face of this domineering and direct action, her three-thousand-year Dao Heart seemed incredibly fragile.

Her earlobes turned a bright crimson at a speed visible to the naked eye, the blush spreading rapidly until her entire face was flushed like a ripe peach. Her cold aura vanished completely, leaving only the infinite bashfulness of a young girl.

In the end, she did not break free, merely lowering her head slightly as she allowed Yao Delong to lead her by the hand along the path in the faint morning light. A feeling she had never experienced before, tinged with sweetness and nervousness, quietly spread through her heart.

This "oblivious to everyone else" romantic state did not last long for the two of them.

Not long after leaving the Forbidden Ground area where the Spiritual Spring was located, they heard a burst of crisp and pleasant laughter. A snow-white, extraordinarily agile little fox was seen leading a group of fluffy, snowball-like Heavenly Fox Clan cubs as they chased and played among the flowers; it was Xue Li.

"Auntie! Uncle!" Xue Li had sharp eyes and saw the two walking side by side from a distance, focusing specifically on their tightly clasped hands!

She immediately bounced over happily, her voice as crisp as jade beads falling onto a plate. Rushing to them, her agile big eyes circled Yao Delong curiously. Sensing his aura, which was many times more profound than before, she couldn't help but cry out in surprise, "Wow! Uncle! Your cultivation... has improved so much! So powerful!"

Yao Delong felt even better seeing this lively little creature. He released Xue Shushu's hand. Xue Shushu immediately felt relieved, yet also felt strangely empty inside. He crouched down and smiled, rubbing Xue Li's fluffy little head. "Mm, I had a small harvest in the Spiritual Spring just now," he said with the doting tone of an elder.

Xue Li squinted her eyes comfortably and rubbed against Yao Delong's palm.

Looking at the well-behaved and sensible little fox who shared a strong affinity with him, Yao Delong suddenly remembered something. Back then, to enter the Heavenly Fox Clan smoothly and avoid unnecessary trouble, Xue Li had taken the initiative to sign a master-servant contract with him.

Now, he was the prospective son-in-law of the Qingqiu Sacred Land and Xue Shushu's fiancé. The existence of this master-servant contract was not only inappropriate but also felt like a thorn between him, Xue Li, and even the entire Qingqiu.

"Xue Li, close your eyes and relax your mind." Yao Delong's voice softened.

Although Xue Li was puzzled, she trusted her "Uncle" completely and immediately closed her eyes obediently.

Yao Delong extended a finger, a point of extremely pure Primordial Spirit power glowing at the tip as he lightly tapped Xue Li's forehead.

Buzz!

An invisible chain of the contract connecting their Souls instantly surfaced in their Seas of Consciousness! With a thought from Yao Delong, the mark belonging to the "master" end dissolved and dissipated proactively without hesitation!

Contract, dissolved!

The entire process was as fast as lightning. Xue Li only felt a slight coolness on her forehead, as if something invisible had vanished, and her whole body felt a sense of ease.

"It's done." Yao Delong withdrew his finger and spoke with a smile to the somewhat dazed Xue Li.

He then flipped his wrist, and a longan-sized, perfectly round Medicinal Pill appeared in his palm. It emitted a soft seven-colored glow, its medicinal fragrance restrained yet faintly triggering a tremor in the Divine Soul—it was the great void spirit nurturing pill he had refined earlier!

"Here, take this." Yao Delong handed the Medicinal Pill to Xue Li. "Cultivate well and strive to achieve the Ninth-rank Transformation as soon as possible!"

"The... the great void spirit nurturing pill?!" Xue Li's eyes instantly widened, and her little mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg!

She certainly recognized this Treasure Pill! This was a supreme Divine Pill that could greatly nourish and repair the Divine Soul, enhance Comprehension Ability, and increase the chances of a Breakthrough! It was an extremely precious resource even within the clan! Her uncle had just given it to her so casually?!

The massive pleasant surprise instantly overwhelmed the little fox. She carefully held the heavy Treasure Pill with her two front paws, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she spoke with a trembling voice from excitement, "Thank... thank you, Uncle! Xue Li will definitely Cultivate hard and not embarrass Uncle!"

Seeing Xue Li's overjoyed appearance, Yao Delong couldn't help but laugh as well.

After comforting the excited little fox, Yao Delong stood up again. Xue Shushu glanced at him but said nothing, though her gaze had softened considerably. She moved with graceful steps and continued to lead the way.

Soon, the two arrived before a cluster of exquisite and magnificent palaces, filled with Spiritual Qi and appearing as if carved from moonlight and ice. This was Xue Shushu's residence.

"Long De," Xue Shushu stopped in front of an elegant and quiet side hall, her cold voice ringing out, "You have just achieved a Breakthrough and your Realm is not yet fully stable. Stay here for a few days to meditate and consolidate. The Spiritual Qi here is abundant, and it is very quiet."

She paused, her gaze meeting Yao Delong's candidly, and continued, "Yesterday in the Spiritual Spring, the Supreme Yang Power you triggered... also moved me. The Bottleneck that has been dormant in my body for a long time seems to have loosened. I also need to go into seclusion immediately to attempt impacting the High-rank Demon Emperor Realm."

Her tone was calm, but Yao Delong could hear the gravity and determination. Impacting the High-rank Demon Emperor Realm was by no means an easy task!

It seemed that the blending of their energies yesterday had brought her far greater benefits than he had imagined! This was perhaps the wondrous aspect of the Pure Yin Primordial Body and the Great Sun Body Forging Art attracting and complementing each other.

Yao Delong nodded, his expression becoming serious. "That's a good thing! Shushu, you can go into seclusion to impact the Realm with peace of mind. I will act as your Protector... well, though you might not need me, I will stay here. I wish you success in one go!"

His gaze was sincere, filled with encouragement.

Seeing Yao Delong's concerned gaze, a hint of warmth rose in Xue Shushu's cold heart. She nodded slightly, "Mm." Then she turned and walked toward her main hall nearby.

Just as she was about to step through the hall doors, Yao Delong's voice rang out again, carrying a faint hint of a smile, "Hey, Shushu..."

Xue Shushu's footsteps paused, but she did not look back.

"When you come out of seclusion... shall we 'review' properly again?"

Boom!

The bashfulness that had just subsided instantly surged back onto Xue Shushu's cheeks! She whipped her head around, glaring fiercely with both embarrassment and annoyance at the man standing at the entrance of the side hall, who was smiling like a fox that had just stolen a treat. Her gaze seemed ready to kill!

This time, she said nothing, only giving a heavy "Hmph," then quickly darted into the main hall and slammed the doors shut with a bang.

Yao Delong looked at the closed doors, rubbed his nose, and chuckled. Teasing an ice beauty, especially one who was his nominal fiancée—it really felt great!

He also turned and pushed open the door to the side hall. The interior was elegantly decorated and spotless, with the faint, clear fragrance from Xue Shushu's body still lingering in the air.

Yao Delong sat cross-legged, but he did not immediately begin to Cultivate and consolidate. The smile on his face slowly faded, and his gaze became deep.

"Chaos Mang Clan... Ming Hao... the Ancestral Fox Fire of Mount Tu's Wanhu Mountain..."

"The Fox Fire of Wanhu Mountain... that is the natal comprehension of an Ascension ancestor! If I can absorb and refine it, combined with the Great Sun Body Forging Art to comprehend the True Meaning of Fire, my combat power will make a qualitative leap! This Qingqiu... might truly be my blessed land!"