138: Accepting the entrustment

Lu Yi took another look at Yun Mu, who was standing not far away with a stiff expression, as if he had been struck by lightning.

"Sigh..."

Lu Yi let out a long sigh, his face wearing an expression that said, "I'm in a difficult spot," and "I don't want this."

He inwardly humblebragged:

"To be honest, who wouldn't want a top-tier Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox that actively offers itself up? This is a future Emperor-level combatant."

"However... I have a bad habit. Compared to something that's just given away, I enjoy the thrill of snatching it forcefully from someone else's hands."

"Stolen melons are the sweetest, after all. Now that this little one is actively throwing itself into my arms, it actually lessens my sense of achievement from 'plundering'."

"Sigh, who could possibly understand the pain of having to accept such a heaven-defying Opportunity?"

If Yun Mu could hear Lu Yi's inner thoughts right now, he would probably be so angry that he would vomit another three liters of blood on the spot.

However, even without hearing those thoughts, just by looking at the "reluctant" expression on Lu Yi's face, Yun Mu on the side had already completely broken down.

"Why?!"

Yun Mu's originally somewhat refined disguised face had become hideous and twisted with extreme jealousy and anger.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he pointed fiercely at the little fox hiding by Lu Yi's feet, shouting shrilly and hysterically:

"Why didn't you choose me?! Why did you have to choose this guy who looks at you with such disdain and won't even hold you?! Are you blind?!"

At this moment, Yun Mu had completely lost his reason, like a gambler who had lost his mind, raging impotently.

"Whimper..."

Facing Yun Mu's hideous, twisted face and hysterical roar,

the already weak and timid little fox shuddered violently in fear.

It subconsciously shrank behind Lu Yi, clutching his ankle with its two front paws, daring only to poke out its small, furry head.

This scene nearly infuriated the protective Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox.

Originally, although she didn't like Yun Mu, she didn't have too much malice toward him, considering his "sincerity."

But now it seemed that this person was narrow-minded, full of malice, willing to destroy what he couldn't obtain, and even showed such ferocity toward a cub.

This person was definitely not a good match! If she handed her child over to him, the child would likely become a tool and might not even have a good ending!

"Noisy!"

Accompanied by a cold snort filled with majesty and anger.

"Boom—!"

A pressure more terrifying and heavier than a mountain instantly descended upon Yun Mu's head!

"Bang!"

There was no suspense.

Yun Mu, who was in the midst of a rage, felt as if an ancient divine mountain had pressed directly onto his back.

He didn't even have time to scream before his entire body was slammed fiercely into the grass!

His face was buried deep into the dirt, and he got a mouthful of mud and grass clippings.

Under that terrifying pressure, the bones in his body creaked, and even moving a finger became a luxury.

He could only lie on the ground like a dead dog, panting in humiliation.

After suppressing this annoying fly.

The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox did not kill him; she slowly turned her head, her massive skull drawing close to Lu Yi.

In her golden vertical pupils, a dangerous and solemn light flickered.

She stared at Lu Yi, her tone low, carrying an unquestionable dominance:

"Human. Since my child chose you by instinct, it is Heaven's will and her destiny. But... you must swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao!"

She stared fixedly into Lu Yi's eyes and said, word by word:

"You must swear! In this life, you must not fail her, deceive her, or humiliate her. You must protect her well-being and regard her as important. If you violate this, I will surely cause your Dao Heart to shatter, destroy you under the heavens and earth, and ensure you never reincarnate!"

"..."

Listening to these words, Lu Yi's brow furrowed deeper and deeper.

He rubbed his chin, looked at the serious-looking giant fox, and then at the little fox hiding behind him.

Finally, he couldn't help but complain:

"Um... Senior. Although I know you have a heart full of love for your daughter. But the wording of this oath... why does it sound so wrong?"

"Someone who didn't know any better would think you were trying to marry your daughter off to me!"

Hearing this, Chu Qianqian on the side couldn't help but roll her eyes.

She grumbled inwardly:

"This guy, he's really acting coy after getting the advantage! That's a Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox! After taking human form, she will definitely be a peerless beauty. Even if she really married her daughter off to you, you definitely wouldn't be losing out! Countless people couldn't even beg for such a chance!"

However, the Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox ignored Lu Yi's glib tongue and teasing.

Her massive body leaned forward slightly, and she emphasized her tone, carrying a hint of threat:

"Less nonsense! Take the oath! As long as you swear the oath, this seat will never let you suffer a loss!"

Hearing this, the playful look on Lu Yi's face vanished instantly.

He was a practical man; as long as there were benefits, let alone taking an oath, he would even call her mother-in-law twice if asked.

"Fine, fine, fine, I'll take it, I'll take it, okay?"

Lu Yi shook his head helplessly.

He straightened his expression, raised three fingers on his right hand, and pointed toward the sky.

His spiritual energy surged, and he said in a solemn and serious voice:

"Today, I, Lu Yi, hereby make an oath to the Heavenly Dao."

"I am willing to take this young Celestial Fox by my side, regard her as a partner and family, never treat her as a spirit pet or toy, and will not restrict her freedom."

"I will protect her as she grows, share in her glory and shame, and if I violate this oath, may my Dao Heart shatter and may I be destroyed by the heavens and earth!"

"Rumble—"

As Lu Yi's last word fell.

In the originally clear sky, a muffled rumble of thunder faintly echoed.

It was as if the Heavenly Dao had sensed the establishment of the oath.

An invisible golden light descended from the sky, instantly merging into the center of Lu Yi's eyebrows, turning into a faint mark, and then disappearing.

The oath was complete.

Feeling the unbreakable binding force of the Heavenly Dao oath.

The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox's long-tensed nerves finally relaxed completely.

Her massive body seemed to instantly lose all its strength, and she lay on the ground, somewhat limp.

The sharp light in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by endless maternal love, tenderness, and deep reluctance to part.

"Good... very good."

Her voice trembled slightly, revealing a sense of sorrow.

Subsequently, she looked at the little fox hiding behind Lu Yi, with only its eyes visible, and called out softly:

"Child, come here, come to Mother."

"Whimper..."

The little fox seemed to sense something.

It let out a mournful cry and lunged into its mother's warm and soft embrace.

The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox lowered her head, gently nuzzling the child with her chin.

Subsequently, her seven massive tails suddenly curled inward, wrapping tightly around herself and the little fox.

Forming a huge white cocoon of light that blocked out all outside vision.

In the moment before the cocoon of light fully closed.

The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox's golden eyes took a deep look at Lu Yi.

That gaze contained trust, a warning, and also a hint of gratitude.

"Human, remember your oath."

Subsequently, a telepathic message rang in Lu Yi's mind.

Immediately following, from within that huge white cocoon of light, a mysterious, obscure, and constantly rising terrifying aura faintly emanated.