The Aloof Immortal Venerable is Pregnant with My Fox Cub - Chapter 101

Chapter 101

After the little fox cub’s full-month celebration ended, Cang Ran placed the Ancient Demon Emperor’s Relic near the Grand Profound Sect, opening it for two months so the Demon Kings could enter and cultivate.

Huazhao came out after two months of cultivation and decided to stay at the Grand Profound Sect. She claimed she loved the little fox cub and brought many flower seeds from the Mount Penglai region, planting them between the Emerald Verdure Palace and the Rising Phoenix Palace, creating a stunning flower path.

Huazhao had been visiting the Rising Phoenix Palace more frequently than Song Zhen lately. Because of the high frequency, the two often ran into each other. An outsider might mistake them for a couple, and even Yun Muyu noticed the subtle signs.

Yun Muyu served tea to Cang Ran and asked: “Stepmother, are Venerable Yuheng and Senior Huazhao… like Senior Sister Shui and Senior Sister Shen?”

Cang Ran rested her head on her hand, gazing meaningfully at the two humans, one bird, and the little fox cub laughing inside the inner hall, and said, “It’s hard to say in the current state. It looks a bit like a ‘wife-chasing crematorium’ scenario.”

The little hedgehog handed a shelled sunflower seed to the Great King: “Great King, what is a ‘wife-chasing crematorium’?”

Cang Ran took the seeds, dumped them all into her mouth, and took a sip of clear tea: “It’s a complicated relationship. You’ll understand when you grow up. Why aren’t you playing with Xiang Bao today?”

The little hedgehog rubbed her face: “Xiang Bao can crawl everywhere by herself after transforming, and she doesn’t like staying in the cradle that little Hedgehog Auntie made anymore.”

Cang Ran stroked the little hedgehog’s head: “Didn’t we make a little cart before? Go and prepare it with the big capybaras. Then you can sit in the cart and take little Xiang Bao out to play.”

Playing in a little cart was a bit childish for her, the big fox, but it was just right for the little hedgehog who hadn’t transformed yet.

The little hedgehog’s eyes lit up: “Yay! The baby will definitely love little Hedgehog Auntie the most!”

Cang Ran watched her jump off the stool, about to go prepare the cart, and couldn’t help but ask, “You’ve taken so many medicinal pills. Why haven’t you transformed yet?”

The little hedgehog rubbed her little belly: “Although I haven’t transformed, Great King, I’m already at the Demon Core Stage ($Yaodan Qi$)! Master and the Senior Sisters said it’s not good to force transformation by taking too many pills, so they want me to solidify my foundation first. But I’m already the most promising little hedgehog of the Hedgehog Clan!”

Cang Ran nodded slightly: “No need to rush then. How are you and Mingxin doing lately?”

The little hedgehog said blankly: “Very well! Xiao Xin brings me dried meat every day. We are good friends now. Great King, when are we returning to Fox Mountain? I’m almost done reading my storybooks.”

Cang Ran asked with a smile, “Didn’t you ask Mingxin to buy you some? I gave you quite a bit of spiritual stone for the New Year’s money.”

The little hedgehog looked shy: “It’s not good to ask a good friend to do that, right? I sneakily read the storybooks my Senior Sisters buy, but none are as good as the ones written by the old lecherous deer from the Demon Realm. The old lecherous deer’s storybooks even have picture versions.”

Cang Ran chuckled: “There’s nothing bad about it. Good friends are definitely happy to help. You should share good things together. When the little fox cub is a bit older, I’ll discuss it with Qingqing, and we can go back together then.”

The little hedgehog brushed the sunflower seed shells off her belly, nodding obediently: “Great King, I’m going to get the little cart ready for Xiang Bao!”

Cang Ran waved her hand, letting the little hedgehog leave. Yun Muyu asked Cang Ran, “Stepmother, I’m not doing very well with the third level of the Grand Heaven Sword Technique that Master taught. Could you give me some pointers?”

Cang Ran nodded slightly: “Let’s go. We’ll go outside the Rising Phoenix Palace.”

Cang Ran originally thought that since she had practiced up to the sixth level, teaching Yun Muyu would be more than enough. However, she realized she was overthinking things. Heavenly Sword Bone is indeed Heavenly Sword Bone. Not only did Tan Qingxuan absolutely dominate her, but even Yun Muyu’s talent was astonishing.

Before Yun Muyu could ask again, “Stepmother, please enlighten me,” Cang Ran wiped her sweat and stopped her: “Wait a moment. I’ll teach you another new sword technique. You should first study the Radiant Spirit Sword Technique ($Yaoling Jianfa$) and see if you can comprehend your own sword intent.”

Yun Muyu looked admiring: “Stepmother is so amazing to be able to skillfully learn two sets of sword techniques simultaneously!”

After teaching Yun Muyu, Cang Ran maintained a mysterious smile and told Yun Muyu to go back and comprehend it first. Then she rushed off to find Tan Qingxuan.

The little fox cub was being held by Song Zhen, eating her lunch. Tan Qingxuan knew the fox was coming to learn the technique and immediately practice it, and she couldn’t help but smile faintly: “It’s rare to teach someone like you.”

Cang Ran sat beside Tan Qingxuan and lightly coughed twice: “I’m glad I didn’t take any disciples, or that would be embarrassing. Qingqing, teach me again.”

Tan Qingxuan’s ears couldn’t help but turn slightly pink, recalling the first time with Cang Ran. Even though they had done it many times, the little fox would still say, “Teach me again,” her slender waist swaying, demanding it again and again.

Cang Ran suddenly thought of the suggestive things she had said before, and her cheeks simultaneously flushed with heat. They exchanged a look, and their gaze involuntarily fell on the little fox cub.

The little milky ball was being fed minced meat soup by Song Zhen. She ate happily, causing her nine fox tails to constantly wag. When she was pleased, she would rub her little head against Song Zhen’s chin. Song Zhen’s face was full of tenderness, and she constantly referred to the cub as ‘My Baby.’

Huazhao transformed into the little chubby bird, performing various bird calls for the little fox cub one moment, and bird dancing the next. The little milky ball had entertainment while eating and was living an extremely happy life.

Cang Ran’s hand and Tan Qingxuan’s hand secretly intertwined. Her thumb gently stroked Tan Qingxuan’s beautiful finger joint, causing Tan Qingxuan’s body to slightly tremble, and her eyes turned to Cang Ran’s face.

Cang Ran held Tan Qingxuan’s hand, touching her fingertips, and slid down slightly with a bit of pressure: “Qingqing, will you teach me to practice the sword later?”

When the warm thumb landed on her palm, stroking back and forth before suddenly stopping, Tan Qingxuan’s breathing became slightly ragged, and the pale blush on her neck spread to her cheeks.

Cang Ran stroked it two more times. Tan Qingxuan pressed down on her hand, her cool voice a little hoarse: “The little fox cub needs to be held and coaxed to sleep at noon.”

Cang Ran gently curved her lips: “I’ve arranged everything. Little Hedgehog will take her to play in the little cart at noon. When she’s tired and wants to sleep, she’ll be sent to the Emerald Verdure Palace.”

Song Zhen was wiping the little fox cub’s mouth with a handkerchief. Hearing this, she smiled and agreed: “Senior Sister, send the cub to me. I’ll hold her for her nap.”

Huazhao hesitated to speak: “I want to hold the cub too.”

Song Zhen coldly retorted: “There is a barrier in the Emerald Verdure Palace. Little bird demons are not allowed to enter.”

Huazhao stuck out her tongue, transformed into her human form, and cheek-to-cheek with the little fox cub’s head: “I’m human now! Cub, do you love Aunt Chao the most? Will Aunt Chao take a nap with you at noon?”

The little fox cub whimpered twice from Huazhao’s closeness. She kicked her back legs, and after eating her fill, she immediately wanted to go to Tan Qingxuan.

Her two little paws stretched out toward Tan Qingxuan, her voice soft and sweet, seeming to call for her mother.

Their little fox cub could be held by others when eating or playing, but she still needed her mother close. If she couldn’t see her mother, she would cry, just like the big fox who couldn’t bear to be separated from Tan Qingxuan.

Tan Qingxuan took the little pink ball. The little fox cub was round and plump, clinging to her mother’s embrace, blinking her watery eyes, extremely well-behaved.

Tan Qingxuan had no choice but to say to Song Zhen: “Send the cub to the Emerald Verdure Palace after she falls asleep. She sleeps for half a day during the day now. Junior Sister only needs to watch her to prevent her from running around when she wakes up. Just bring her back to the Rising Phoenix Palace when she wakes up.”

Song Zhen nodded: “Alright. I’ll bring the cub to Senior Sister when she wakes up. Then I’ll leave now. I still have some sect affairs to handle. I’ll come back to pick up the cub later.”

Huazhao followed Song Zhen out of the Rising Phoenix Palace. The little fox cub didn’t understand what the adults were saying. She felt especially secure clinging to her mother, her round eyes watching people everywhere.

A smile appeared on Cang Ran’s face: My silly baby, you’re going to be sent to someone else’s house at noon.

The little fox cub saw Cang Ran smiling. Her furry little head moved closer, wanting a kiss from her mother.

Cang Ran saw this, smiled, and leaned her cheek close, being licked several times by the little fox cub, leaving her face covered in drool marks.

After all, she was her own little cub. Cang Ran wiped her face, patted the little fox cub’s soft, bouncy bottom twice, and called her a “naughty little cub.”

She kissed the milky-smelling little fox cub several more times and even sneaked a kiss on Tan Qingxuan.

Tan Qingxuan gave her a glare. Cang Ran’s lips curved up, and her cheeks were slightly raised, her nine fox tails wagging back and forth.

The little fox cub saw the big fox’s beautiful fox tails and also wanted to wag hers with the same curve as her mother, but she was too small and couldn’t imitate it well. Her fox tails simply wouldn’t obey her command.

The little fox cub leaned against Tan Qingxuan’s arms, gathered her nine fox tails, poked them back and forth with her pink little paws, and then bit the creamy white tips of her tails one by one.

Fortunately, she hadn’t grown teeth yet, so the biting didn’t hurt. The little fox cub treated them like tasty things to gnaw on.

Cang Ran looked at the little fox cub’s soft and adorable appearance, picked her up, and kissed her again and again: “My little silly thing.”

Tan Qingxuan pulled the little fox cub’s tails out and wiped them clean with a handkerchief. Since her tails were taken away by her mother, the little fox cub set her sights on the fox mother’s large tails.

Cang Ran wagged her big tails back and forth, deliberately teasing the little fox cub. The little fox cub’s little paws grabbed and grabbed, but always missed. She anxiously whimpered, turning her head to complain pitifully to her mother.

Tan Qingxuan’s eyes twinkled. She glanced at Cang Ran, grabbed one of Cang Ran’s fox tails, and brought it to the little fox cub.

The little fox cub’s eyes brightened. She contentedly hugged the fox mother’s large tail.

A hint of a smile crossed Cang Ran’s eyes, and she continued to use her big tail to tease the little fox cub: “Your mother is so naughty! She grabbed the big fox’s tail to coax the little fox.”

The little fox cub was gently patted by the fluffy fox tail. She hugged it tightly and giggled happily.

Tan Qingxuan brushed the stray hair near her ear and said calmly, “The naughty one is the big fox.”

Cang Ran let out a light humph, turned around while holding the little fox cub: “Shall we take our baby out to ride in the little cart? We won’t stay with your mother anymore.”

The little fox cub was full of energy and wouldn’t be easily coaxed to sleep for a while. Cang Ran carried the little fox cub out of the sleeping chamber, with Tan Qingxuan following behind the mother and daughter.

The little hedgehog was outside the palace, harnessing the big capybaras to a small wooden cart. The small wooden cart was made to be very light, with small wheels, a low and stable chassis, and could hold at most one adult and one child.

The little hedgehog saw the Great King coming out of the palace with the little fox cub and scurried over, standing on her tiptoes: “Great King, the little carts are ready. Little Hedgehog Auntie is ready to ride and play with the little fox cub.”

The area in front of the Rising Phoenix Palace was paved with white marble. If they fell, it would hurt. Tan Qingxuan said warmly: “There are many mountain peaks around the Rising Phoenix Palace. Find a flat, grassy area to play. Be careful not to let the cub fall.”

The little hedgehog jumped happily, seeing that Venerable agreed: “I will definitely take good care of Xiang Bao!”

Since Venerable gave birth to the little fox cub, she seems to have become increasingly gentle. But Venerable is still Venerable; she is still a figure the little hedgehog finds intimidating.

They quickly found a flat and dense grassy area. The little fox cub and the little hedgehog rode onto the capybara special car and were secured with safety straps. The leisurely capybaras pulled the baby carriage. The speed was very slow, but it was just right for both the little hedgehog and the little fox cub.

Cang Ran and Tan Qingxuan watched from the side. With the little hedgehog holding the little fox cub, Cang Ran brewed tea nearby. Tan Qingxuan took out her yaoqin (zither), and her fair hands lightly played several melodious tunes. Cang Ran felt refreshed and leaned her head on Tan Qingxuan’s shoulder.

The little fox cub rode in the little cart with Aunt Hedgehog for a while. She turned her head and saw both her mother and her niangqin (mother) nearby. She played contentedly round after round until she was tired and fell asleep with her head resting on Aunt Hedgehog’s soft belly. Only then did the little hedgehog carry her down from the cart.

Tan Qingxuan stopped playing the zither and put it away. She picked up the little fox cub. The little fox cub was already sound asleep, softly nestled in her mother’s arms like a warm little fireball.

Tan Qingxuan gently patted her twice. The little fox cub slept even more sweetly. After gently carrying her back to the Rising Phoenix Palace, she sent a message to Song Zhen, asking her to come and pick up the little fox cub.

Song Zhen held the sleeping little milky ball, unable to hide the smile on her face, and constantly rubbed her cheek against the little fox cub’s head.

Cang Ran had never seen Song Zhen so overcome with ‘auntly affection,’ her tenderness practically overflowing.

She also handed Song Zhen the bottle the little fox cub usually used, instructing Song Zhen to feed her a little milk when the cub woke up, which could briefly prevent the little fox cub from crying.

Song Zhen agreed repeatedly, put the bottle away, and carried the little fox cub out of the Rising Phoenix Palace, returning to her Emerald Verdure Palace.

The palace hadn’t been this quiet for a long time. Cang Ran was a little unaccustomed to it. She wrapped her arms around Tan Qingxuan from behind and lightly kissed the side of Tan Qingxuan’s face: “I thought your Junior Sister hated demons, but I didn’t expect her to like the little fox cub so much.”

Tan Qingxuan slightly turned and gently stroked Cang Ran’s red hair: “Junior Sister risked her life for the little fox cub; how could she not like her? She had been looking forward to the cub’s birth for a long time, commissioning many small outfits and having a longevity lock made for her.”

Since the little fox cub was finally out of the house, Cang Ran didn’t want to waste the beautiful moment. She kissed Tan Qingxuan’s lips while pushing her onto the bed: “Forget about your Junior Sister. The little fox isn’t home, Venerable. Hurry and satisfy the big fox.”

The nine fox tails crowded and delivered themselves into Tan Qingxuan’s palm. Tan Qingxuan was overwhelmed by the passionate fox spirit, her cool cheeks flushed with red.

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