chapter 29

They don’t have much luggage. After packing, only two suitcases were needed to fill all their stuff. On the day of departure, Fang Linlin drove over to see them off. When she arrived, she hugged Su Yuanyuan as she said, “I won’t be able to see you anymore. Why don’t you want to be my pet? If only I had a little furry baby like you!”

Zhuo Feng put in his suitcase in the car boot, got into the car, and said, “Boss, aren’t you going to the capital soon? You can come and play with Yuanyuan then.”

“That will still take another 2 years. It’s way too long!” Fang Linlin returned Su Yuanyuan to him and started the car. While driving, she said, “I should thank the Zhuo family. If they hadn’t caused so many problems, my Dad wouldn’t have risen so fast. I’ll see you in 2 years. When the time comes, do visit my house. I’ll take care of you. By the way, now that you don’t work for me, don’t call me boss anymore. It sounds weird. Just call me Sister.”

“Yes, Sister Fang. Thank you for your care.”

With their time to part just around the corner, the more Fang Linlin looked at Su Yuanyuan, the more she felt sad. After arriving at the airport, she clung to Su Yuanyuan until the staff asked them to check in.

At this moment, 001 suddenly made a noise. [Fang Linlin loved the Host purely and reached the level of a believer, earning the host another 5 wish points. In addition, by completing the task before and finding evidence to expose Zhuo bribery, on top of the 3 wish points promised, since the incident affected many lives positively, you earn another 10 wish points, bringing to a total of 118 wish points.]

Su Yuanyuan was stunned. [Believers?]

[Yes, the common form of belief is considered pious faith, which people pray to and offer incense. However, the most important thing is sincerity. As for Fang Linlin’s love for the host which is wholehearted and unconditional, it can be considered equivalent to belief.]

[So, this is how you can earn wish points? But this is difficult, right? It’s rare to find someone that likes me so much. Unfortunately, I’m not a pet at all …] Su Yuanyuan laid down in her small cage, looking at Fang Linlin, and suddenly felt a little sad. She had just arrived in this world and hadn’t figured out how to help Zhuo Feng, so she had to find a backer for Zhuo Feng, hoping Fang Linlin could protect Zhuo Feng. But now that they had become friends, she really didn’t expect receiving trust to reach the level of belief.

While Su Yuanyuan was sighing, Fang Linlin came over and touched her little head, speaking to Zhuo Feng with regret, “What kind of fox is Yuanyuan? Why does she take so long to grow, and even after all this time, she is still so little? I originally wanted to wait for her to grow up and determine her species so that I could raise her baby. Why do you think she’s not growing?”

Hearing this, Su Yuanyuan and Zhuo Feng’s faces changed color. All the sadness and sighs were gone, and Su Yuanyuan only felt chills. Fortunately, she had a special constitution, otherwise she couldn’t prevent herself being… ‘bred’ all the time!

Zhuo Feng had a hard time imagining that. The moment he thought of another fox and Su Yuanyuan… He felt so ill at ease! Besides, Su Yuanyuan is a fox demon, so how can she be with those ordinary foxes? Especially since Su Yuanyuan is going to transform into an adult in the future… Why should she have fox cubs?

The more he thought about it, the more awkward it became. Zhuo Feng simply checked in with the staff and put Su Yuanyuan on the plane first. Fortunately, Fang Linlin just casually mentioned it, and didn’t worry about it. When Su Yuanyuan disappeared into sight, she left after saying a final farewell.

Zhuo Feng breathed a sigh of relief, rubbing his temples, and felt a little funny. Would he count as an owner that’s too obsessive of their pets? Although he and Su Yuanyuan didn’t have an owner-pet relationship… In fact, just like he wanted to live with Su Yuanyuan all his life, he didn’t want a third person to intervene between them, whether it be a man or a fox.

Maybe this was immature of him, or maybe one day he would ‘grow up’ and then feel possessive just because this feeling is driven by his initial intimacy with her. There was still a long way to go, and they will experience many things together. Maybe one day, they wouldn’t be as close as they are now. Therefore, Zhuo Feng felt that this matter shouldn’t be taken too seriously, and that they will cross that bridge when they get there. He thought, they should just wait until a problem arises.

However, later on, they waited all their lives, and with many classmates, friends, and colleagues showing up around them, the two were still always the closest to each other. No person nor animal has ever joined their family. People who had just met Zhuo Feng would think that he was influenced by what happened between his parents, distrusted marriage, and is unwilling to deal with such a life. But after getting familiar with him, they would know that Zhuo Feng’s life was very wonderful. The bachelor enjoyed himself, and both his work and social life were great. He had seen all the wonderful scenery at home and abroad, and was much happier than many people!

In recent years, Zhuo Feng specialized in computer science in university, and hasn’t only become a god-level hacker in private, but he had also written a lot of software openly, becoming a highly sought talent in the industry. If he started a company, the company wouldn’t be any smaller than the original Zhuo family’s. However, when he was a child, he was tired from working. Su Yuanyuan was around to watch him, not allowing him to work hard, so he chose to be a freelancer. If he was interested he would write code and compile software. If he was bored, he would take Su Yuanyuan to travel around. Because of his freedom of time, he really didn’t work hard at all. He continued to enjoy life until he was 90 years old. However, because of old age, he gradually weakened.

Foxes could only live for a dozen years at most, so Zhuo Feng moved after he was in his thirties and rarely contacted his past friends. He has been very cautious in this respect, protecting Su Yuanyuan all his life, not letting anyone notice how abnormal she is. They could get along like normal people, chat together, eat together and do housework together. Even if Su Yuanyuan doesn’t become a human being, she could make up for her shortcoming with spells. So, at the end of the day, instead of feeling sorry for himself, Zhuo Feng felt that because he had Su Yuanyuan as his companion, he was very happy in his life.

It’s just a pity that he may not have a chance to see his Yuanyuan turn into a human. Regardless, he believed that she must look very beautiful and majestic.

Su Yuanyuan lied beside Zhuo Feng, with several photo albums in front of him. Her voice was still soft and lovely, slightly sobbing. “Look, this is a photo of us going to see the aurora in the ice and snow, and this one, we went to the bottom of the sea to catch fish, and we saw a meteor shower that night… Zhuo Feng, didn’t you say you wanted to see the sunrise again? Don’t sleep, will you? Shall I take you there?”

Zhuo Feng smiled weakly as he raised his hand with difficulty to stroke her fluffy fur gently, and said, “In the next life, I don’t want to move around. Originally… I thought my life would be long… Long enough to wait until you transformed… Unexpectedly, you haven’t grown up much over the years… Yuanyuan, wait for me to be reincarnated. Would you come to find me? Your life is so long that you may just find me. When the time comes, you will grow up with me, and we could still be together… Okay?”

Su Yuanyuan’s eyes instantly turned red. How could he find her? She has completed the task of this world and will leave soon! Also, this is just an illusion world made by 001. How could he have a reincarnation? Su Yuanyuan hasn’t cried for almost 200 years, but this time, tears fell like jade beads, neverending…

Noticing her wet eyes, Zhuo Feng sighed as he helped her wipe away the tears and said, “Don’t cry… it’s the end now. Don’t let me worry about you…”

Su Yuanyuan climbed forward and buried her head in Zhuo Feng’s neck, hoping that Zhuo Feng wouldn’t die. If he was sick, she could still find a way, but when his life expectancy was exhausted, no one could save him. She didn’t like separating like this. She was so sad she could barely breathe. She knows that this was a fantasy, but she understood that they had been together for over 70 years, almost equal to half her life. How can she be indifferent?

Listening to the encouragement from Zhuo Feng, Su Yuanyuan kept thinking about what else she could do for Zhuo Feng. At this time, she heard Zhuo Feng sigh again, “Unfortunately… I couldn’t wait for you to transform…”

Su Yuanyuan immediately raised her head and asked 001 in her heart, [Is there any way for me to transform now? I know there is a way. Any demon race would have this way, but I don’t know it. You must know, tell me!]

001 Persuaded, [Host, this method will certainly do some harm, so you don’t have to. Zhuo Feng doesn’t have to see you change your appearance, he just has a little regret.]

[No, it’s his wish, and I’m going to fulfill it for him. Am I not here to guard him? Tell me! There isn’t much time left.]

It was very rare for Su Yuanyuan to be so serious, and Su Yuanyuan cried because she was sad was extremely rare. 001 didn’t try to stop her again, but searched for the least damaging method and found one which causes loss in cultivation in exchange for this spell. It was necessary for the host to give up 100 wish points for it to work. [In exchange for the opportunity to transform in advance, after learning this spell, each transformation would only last for 1 hour, but you would be weak for 3 days after the transformation. Have you decided, Host?]

[I’ve made up my mind.] Su Yuanyuan said firmly.

There was a glad feeling that she had never been lazy for so many years and had been helping others. Although they didn’t give her too many wish points, she had accumulated a little over 500 wish points after decades, and her cultivation had also improved. Now, it was no problem for her to lose 100 points in exchange for this spell. It was no big deal to continue to work hard in the next world. There were always some things that were worth sacrificing for, and this is one of them.

Su Yuanyuan’s body felt light, feeling a drop in cultivation level for a period of time. At the same time, there was an additional transformation spell in her mind. She was very good at learning, and with its enlightenment, she completely mastered it in 1 minute! Then she changed, and the original shape of the little white fox disappeared, and instead—

A ten-year-old girl appeared???

What the hell???!!

Zhuo Feng saw her movements, and turned his head to look at her with great anticipation, holding his breath and waiting for the result of her transformation. He didn’t expect… in the end, a young girl to appear!

He froze for a moment, seeing Su Yuanyuan still frozen in place with a look of disbelief as a light laugh escaped his lips. “Very cute, as cute as your original form. You look better than I imagined… it’s good.” He held Su Yuanyuan’s little hand with some relief and laughed, “Precious Yuanyuan, I’ll be waiting for you in my next life, so you must please come to me.”

He picked up the protective jade pendant carved with a small fox figure around his neck and said, “This is our token so you can find me. I want to grow up with you slowly. If it’s not enough for a lifetime, it will be two lifetimes… If it’s not enough for two lifetimes, it will be three lifetimes. Yuanyuan, I’ll keep waiting for you …”

Zhuo Feng slowly closed his eyes, with a smile that remained until his last moment. He was happy, knowing his Yuanyuan would transform ahead of time just for him to see it. He now understood how he was also a very important person in his Yuanyuan’s heart…

Su Yuanyuan hugged Zhuo Feng and dried his tears. Luckily, the transformation mishap diluted much of the sad feelings she felt from their separation. She didn’t think she would be transformed into a child. Originally, she wanted to let Zhuo Feng see her transform into a great beauty. However, when she saw the smile at the corner of his mouth, these thoughts no longer mattered. In the end, she still brought warmth and happiness to Zhuo Feng, and made him happy and peaceful all his life. In fact, she had no regrets.

While still in human form, Su Yuanyuan buried Zhuo Feng in an auspicious site. For the 3 days of weakness following her forced transformation, she remained lying in front of Zhuo Feng’s tomb, and only said goodbye to Zhuo Feng softly once her mood grew better. After that, she went home and put all the memorable things in the house in her storage bag, preparing to finally leave the world.