Chapter 37

"Want her?" Qingqiu Jiuyue looked at the little fox in Mei Xue's arms with a gentle and doting gaze, making the little fox feel utterly confused.

This is her clone, right? How can she have such rich emotions, and that kind of doting look?

However, these are not problems! The little fox lifted her pointed chin and looked at Mei Xue, who was holding her, with her lively eyes almost sparkling with red hearts.

What did she just hear?

He wants her! He wants her! He wants her! He wants her! He wants her! He wants her!

Mei Xue wants her! Mei Xue wants her! Mei Xue wants her! Mei Xue wants her! Mei Xue wants her! Mei Xue wants her!

This means that Mei Xue, this stubborn blockhead, has finally admitted his feelings for her, and is confessing his love to her, right?

From now on, she can live a sweet and passionate life with Mei Xue every day, then get married and have children.

Is she dreaming? The little fox pinched her own face with her paw.

"Ouch!" With a pained cry, the little fox in Mei Xue's arms shyly covered her face.

So, it's not a dream!

"Yes, it might be a bit presumptuous, but this little one and I have a special bond. She has helped me a lot, so I want to adopt her." Mei Xue's eyes were very serious; he was not joking.

"Nonsense! Quickly return her to the princess; you are not qualified to raise a young fox." Qingqiu Xuanming's eyes were filled with killing intent, and he found the human in front of him increasingly unbearable.

If not for Qingqiu Jiuyue blocking him, he would have already attacked Mei Xue. As the youngest black fox elder, Qingqiu Xuanming had an extremely strong sense of mission for the fox demon clan, and he would not allow a human like Mei Xue to influence Qingqiu Jiuyue.

"Do you really want her and are willing to treat her well?" Qingqiu Jiuyue subtly blocked the black fox elder's pressure. The golden-furred, jade-faced nine-tailed fox's innate ability "Charm" activated, forcing the enraged Qingqiu Xuanming to calm down.

For the fox demon clan, the golden-furred, jade-faced nine-tailed fox's innate ability "Charm" had another meaning: an irrefutable "absolute command."

This was something that neither the black fox elder nor the fox demon queen could resist; it was the absolute power and supreme law of the fox demon clan.

"Yes, I will take good care of her. Please accept my gift." Mei Xue took out the gift he had prepared, the most valuable thing he had—the most precious specialty of Mount Taitai, Ma Hou liquor.

Accept it! Accept it!

Agree! Agree!

The little fox, already bubbling with happiness, kept giving orders to her clone. Mei Xue's request, of course, she was a thousand, ten thousand times willing. This was a golden opportunity! If she missed it, there would be no second chance.

Qingqiu Jiuyue smiled at Mei Xue and the little fox, her eyes filled with indescribable affection.

In the end, she accepted Mei Xue's gift—Ma Hou liquor.

"Princess, this goes against the clan's rules." Qingqiu Xuanming looked at Qingqiu Jiuyue with anxious eyes. Although a few young foxes with undeveloped intelligence were not significant, this violated the fox demon clan's rules.

Young foxes of the fox demon clan could only be raised by members of the fox demon clan, a rule that had been in place since ancient times.

"Rule 127: In special circumstances, young foxes can be temporarily entrusted to the care of friends of the fox demon clan. When the young fox grows up, they can freely decide whether to continue the relationship." Qingqiu Jiuyue smiled and cited a rule that left Qingqiu Xuanming speechless.

This rule was only used in special circumstances, generally when clan members with young foxes were unable to care for them. Those entrusted to care for the young foxes were usually friends of the fox demon clan.

Well done! Clone! The little fox almost wanted to applaud her clone. She had always avoided the hundreds of clan rules, and she had never even heard of Rule 127. She never expected it to become a trump card at such a critical moment.

Everything that hinders her and Mei Xue's sweet life is the enemy! Everything that helps her is a friend. She loved her clone so much; it was truly a part of her soul.

"But, Princess, he is not a friend recognized by our clan." Qingqiu Xuanming did not give up and made a final effort.

"No, he is. Because he is my friend, Qingqiu Jiuyue's friend. Is that not enough?" Qingqiu Jiuyue smiled lightly, effortlessly nullifying Qingqiu Xuanming's final argument.

Qingqiu Xuanming had nothing to say. A friend recognized by the golden-furred, jade-faced nine-tailed fox princess Qingqiu Jiuyue was, of course, a friend of the fox demon clan. Opposing this would be challenging the authority of the golden-furred, jade-faced nine-tailed fox princess in the fox demon clan.

But when did the Qingqiu princess gain such confidence and demeanor? Not long ago, she was always throwing tantrums, driving the Tianqing without informing the clan, and acting like a rebellious teenager.

The current Qingqiu Jiuyue gave Qingqiu Xuanming a completely different feeling, as if she had grown up overnight.

Her demeanor, decisiveness, and judgment had all undergone a complete transformation. Could this be the great enlightenment that comes from the brink of life and death?

Right! It must be so. The brink of life and death is the greatest terror that can unleash potential. Only such a Qingqiu princess could control the "Tianqing" and defeat the Jiuyou seed.

This is the true golden-furred, jade-faced nine-tailed fox princess Qingqiu Jiuyue, the hope of the fox demon clan.

"Yes, a friend of the princess is naturally a friend of the fox demon clan." After confirming the source of Qingqiu Jiuyue's transformation, Qingqiu Xuanming no longer acted as a mentor but automatically stood behind Qingqiu Jiuyue.

That was his correct position. Because Qingqiu Jiuyue had always been too childish, he had to temporarily play the role of a nanny. But now, it was time to return to his proper place.

The awakened Qingqiu princess no longer needed his hand-holding guidance but would lead the entire fox demon clan as a great princess, a world-renowned genius with the power of the golden-furred, jade-faced nine-tailed fox.

However, something must be done about this human boy. He is not qualified to be a friend of the Qingqiu princess.

"Are you ready?" Qingqiu Jiuyue walked to Mei Xue, gently stroking the little fox's head, her eyes filled with indescribable tenderness.

"Yes." Mei Xue nodded. Since he had decided to adopt the little fox, he was naturally mentally prepared.

"Today is a special day. You and she will form a bond of mutual commitment. From now on, you will take care of her and protect her. Wherever you go, she will go; wherever you stay, she will stay. You will love her, comfort her, respect her, and protect her, as you love yourself. Whether she is sick or healthy, rich or poor, you will be loyal to her until the end of your days." Qingqiu Jiuyue held the little fox in her arms and asked Mei Xue with an incredibly serious expression.

"I do." Mei Xue felt something was strange but still nodded.

"Then, as a witness, you two will be together forever. Thank the seas and mountains for bringing you together in the most beautiful place, the most beautiful season, and the most beautiful age. When you take her hand, you will never let go. She will be your unique treasure, your only one in this life, and you will love her, care for her, and protect her."

"Whether in poverty or wealth, in good or bad times, in sickness or health, you will always be together. The future road will be walked hand in hand, sharing the ups and downs of life and the flavors of the world."

"Wherever there is sunshine, there will be your happy home."

"I, Qingqiu Jiuyue, give you the most beautiful blessing." As Mei Xue nodded, Qingqiu Jiuyue's eyes were filled with happiness, as if witnessing a sacred moment.

Qingqiu Xuanming, listening on the side, became increasingly puzzled. Does entrusting a young fox to someone in the fox demon clan require such a ceremony? These words seem to be from another important ritual.

The little fox, hearing these words, was so happy she almost fainted.

Clone! Well done! Perfect! This was a technique the little fox herself could never have thought of. Now, Mei Xue had no excuse to get rid of her.

If not for waiting for the ceremony to complete, the happy little fox would have wanted to run a few laps and celebrate her great victory on the sunny grass.

After the ceremony, Qingqiu Jiuyue solemnly handed the little fox to Mei Xue, as if giving away her own daughter, or herself.

"Thank you." Unaware of the truth, Mei Xue solemnly accepted the little fox. From today, he would no longer be alone, with this mischievous little one to take care of.

As the Qingqiu princess said, he would take on the responsibility of raising this little one and nurturing her to grow up.

The lifespan difference between humans and demons is significant. It might take several decades for the little one's intelligence to develop. At that time, whether she chooses to stay by his side or return to the fox demon clan will be her own choice.

"By the way, Princess Qingqiu, does this little one have a name?" Mei Xue only thought of this question after he had the little fox in his arms.

"Name... hmm..." Qingqiu Jiuyue looked at the little fox in Mei Xue's arms, who was smiling happily, and thought for a moment.

"Xiao Jiu, her name is Xiao Jiu."

"Ouch." The little fox raised her paw, quite satisfied with her nickname. She was increasingly satisfied with this clever clone, worthy of being the clone of the future greatest golden-furred, jade-faced nine-tailed fox princess.

"So, you're called Xiao Jiu. From now on, we will live together." Mei Xue smiled at the little fox circling in his palm.

He was no longer alone. From today, he had a new family, a little one to take care of.

On the journey through the seas and mountains, this little one would also accompany him.

"Truly envious..." Qingqiu Jiuyue looked at the little fox being carried away by Mei Xue, her eyes filled with a hint of inexplicable resentment.