The Aloof Immortal Venerable is Pregnant with My Fox Cub - Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Tan Qingxuan did not say a word, and the atmosphere around them suddenly became cold.

Cang Ran looked down in confusion. The bamboo-colored dark patterns on the magical robe shimmered with light and didn’t look bad at all.

Cang Ran thought for a long time but couldn’t figure out the reason. She moved closer and softly asked Tan Qingxuan, “What’s wrong? You look unhappy.”

Her furry fox ears brushed against Tan Qingxuan’s cheek, and her breathing was close enough to be heard. The little fox was staring at her again with those round, innocent eyes.

Tan Qingxuan was silent for a moment, then lowered her gaze: “Nothing. The cave dwelling is a bit stuffy. I want to go for a walk.”

This cave dwelling is warm in winter and cool in summer, and it’s well-ventilated every day. Where is it stuffy?

Seeing Tan Qingxuan walking quickly, her robes fluttering, Cang Ran hurriedly gathered her things and followed: “I’ll go with you!”

Fox Fox Mountain was neither large nor small. The two walked one after the other, maintaining a distance between them.

Tan Qingxuan had excellent composure. Walking in front, with the breeze rustling her wide sleeves, she looked beautiful, like an immortal banished from heaven.

Wherever she walked was an extremely beautiful scene, making Fox Fox Mountain appear like a celestial realm.

Cang Ran followed behind her, leisurely picking a blade of grass or a small flower, carefree and happy.

Fox Fox Mountain was not large, and both of them were cultivators. They soon reached the highest peak of Fox Fox Mountain.

The wind from all directions blew simultaneously. The sparse old pine trees on the mountaintop shook their needles violently, creating gusts of rustling pine sounds.

The spring wind carried a slight dampness, unlike the winter wind that stung one’s face. Standing on the highest peak, gazing over the mountains, her heart felt much more expansive.

Tan Qingxuan looked at the flowing clouds. Her three thousand strands of black hair were lifted by the wind. She had grown up in the Tai Xuan Sect since childhood, cultivating for many years. Had it not been for the major invasion of the cultivation world by the demon race, she would not have left the sect for so long.

The Demon Sovereign was severely injured, and many sect members returned safely under her protection. Her junior sister was outside clearing up the demon beasts causing chaos among humans. After eliminating the threat, she should return to the sect with her disciples soon.

Her junior sister was rigorous and proper. The sect would be fine under her temporary management, but the affairs were numerous. Handing everything over to her junior sister would likely cause her much fatigue.

She had always been nurtured by the Tai Xuan Sect with its entire resources. Her body already carried too many responsibilities. The sect intended to entrust the position of sect leader to her, so she could not stay in the demon world for long.

She wanted to bring Cang Ran back to the sect with her, but she didn’t know if Cang Ran would be willing.

Thinking of how this little demon was even cheated when selling a spiritual plant, she couldn’t help but worry about her.

When Tan Qingxuan looked sideways, Cang Ran was playing with the foxtail grass she had casually picked, hiding the woven little rabbit behind her back.

Tan Qingxuan’s eyes were cool and clear. She said to Cang Ran, “Come here, closer.”

She stood beneath the lone pine tree, accompanied by the drifting clouds, possessing an indescribable air of freedom and ease.

Although she wasn’t holding a sword, she had the transcendent demeanor of someone whose one sword strike brings frost across fourteen provinces.

Cang Ran quickly walked over, standing beside Tan Qingxuan. Thinking of Tan Qingxuan’s inexplicable anger today, she felt a little nervous.

She tilted her head and asked Tan Qingxuan, “What’s wrong?”

Her fox ears turned outward. In the sunlight, the reddish-orange fluff on the tips of her ears trembled with the slight breeze, and her three large tails swayed freely.

Tan Qingxuan was inexplicably reminded again of the little fox by the pool, whose furry fox tail was entangled by another demon.

Tan Qingxuan reached out and stroked Cang Ran’s fox ear, asking faintly, “Cang Ran, do you like this life in the demon world?”

This was the first time Cang Ran had been touched by Tan Qingxuan voluntarily. The cool fingers on her warm ear felt very comfortable, like a massage.

Tan Qingxuan was getting better and better at this, touching her so gently. Her whole body felt numb and tingly, and her three large tails couldn’t help but sway wildly.

Cang Ran’s ear tips were slightly hot. She immediately nodded: “I like it! I’m happy every day.”

Before meeting Qingqing, although life in the demon world was a bit boring, she lived quite comfortably, reigning over the mountain, eating well, sleeping well, and having nothing to worry about.

Not to mention having a great beauty by her side every day. She wouldn’t trade it even if an immortal came for her.

Tan Qingxuan was momentarily stunned. She had always regarded Cang Ran as a little fox and had never actively considered Cang Ran’s wishes.

She thought Cang Ran was a greedy little fox who yearned for the outside world. It turned out Cang Ran didn’t want to leave the demon world and was quite satisfied with her current life.

Tan Qingxuan withdrew her hand with a hint of disappointment, her lips pressed into a thin line: “That’s good too.”

She was stroking my fox ear so nicely just now, why did she suddenly stop?

Cang Ran couldn’t help but embrace her, her fox tail wrapping around Tan Qingxuan’s wrist, refusing to let go: “What’s wrong? Are you unhappy here?”

Tan Qingxuan remained silent for a moment, thinking to herself that she was actually very happy here. It was the most relaxed and pleasant time she had experienced in the past few centuries.

It’s just that after I leave, this little demon will probably be with the demon who brought gifts today.

That little leopard’s cultivation isn’t high, but she can spend her estrus with the little fox. If they were in the same bed, Cang Ran would kiss the little leopard like that, and their tails would be tightly intertwined, with no distinction between them.

A pang of dull pain shot through Tan Qingxuan’s heart. She shook her head: “No, I’m just a little tired.”

Cang Ran couldn’t help but scratch her head. We climbed such a high mountain, why are you suddenly tired? I didn’t see you stop to rest on the way up.

She took Tan Qingxuan’s hand, ready to head down the mountain: “Then let’s go down. The wind is strong on the mountain, and it’s uncomfortable to stay too long.”

Tan Qingxuan held Cang Ran’s hand back, pausing for a moment. Her cool, jade-like eyes stared quietly at Cang Ran, as if she had a thousand words to say.

She wanted to ask a question, but she knew the answer. The little girl is in her prime, naive, sweet, and bright. How could Cang Ran not like her?

Seeing her hesitate for a long time and then remain silent, Cang Ran proactively spoke: “I won’t be home tomorrow. I’m going to the Mountain Leopard King’s cave dwelling and might return late. If I can’t return, I’ll have a small demon relay a message to you.”

“The demon cultivator hasn’t appeared recently, but she might be hiding in the dark. If you venture out rashly, I’m afraid she might ambush you. If you want to go out, please wait until I return.”

Tan Qingxuan couldn’t help but grip Cang Ran’s hand tighter, her eyes as cold as a deep pool: “You won’t be back tomorrow? What will you be doing there for so long?”

Cang Ran had no intention of hiding anything from Tan Qingxuan and said directly, “Sister Leopard has some matters she wants to discuss with me. There’s been a lot of turmoil in the demon world recently. The Great Demon King’s birthday is approaching, and things might get chaotic. Staying in the cave dwelling is the safest. But don’t worry, I can protect myself and will return safely.”

Tan Qingxuan knew she was going to do serious business, not a private meeting with the little leopard. She nodded: “Good. Don’t be reckless. Be careful in your actions.”

Cang Ran immediately nodded. She would definitely be careful and cautious. In such turbulent times, she dared not rely on her cultivation and newly learned swordsmanship to act as an ignorant little demon. Sometimes, fate needed to be held in her own hands.

The two talked about serious matters and descended the mountain together. Cang Ran practiced her swordsmanship for a while at night, then sat in meditation to cultivate. She left for the Mountain Leopard King’s place early the next morning.

As soon as she arrived at the Mountain Leopard King’s cave dwelling, a small demon greeted her and led her directly to the armory. The Yellow Weasel King was already waiting at the entrance, and the two demons went in together.

The Mountain Leopard King was holding a massive axe, diligently practicing her chops on a specially made iron stake artifact. She was a Great Demon with excellent physique, a plump, healthy, wheat-colored body, bare arms, and large, firm muscles all over.

In the early years, she followed the One-Armed Ape on campaigns and was the top general under the One-Armed Ape. The Mountain Leopard King’s reputation was thunderous in the demon world, even known to the Great Demon Kings of other mountain ranges.

However, because of her staunch loyalty to the One-Armed Ape, no other Demon King had ever managed to poach her.

At the second stage of the Void Refinement period, she wore a dazzling, flowing leopard-head chain mail. She was imposing and majestic, with a pair of leopard eyes, looking much more intimidating than she had in her regular clothes at the banquet that day.

Cang Ran stood to the side, watching the Mountain Leopard King wield the massive axe. The axe violently chopped down on the stake-like artifact, which immediately shattered into pieces, only to reform back to its original state in less than a breath.

Sister Leopard is indeed mighty, breaking the heavens with sheer force. Even she wouldn’t necessarily be able to withstand the Mountain Leopard King’s axe head-on.

The Mountain Leopard King only put away her massive axe when the two demons arrived, tossing it to the small demon waiting beside her.

The massive axe was made of unknown material. Six small demons had to struggle together, their legs shaking, just to carry it back to the weapon rack.

The Mountain Leopard King took off her wrist guards, picked up a cloth, wiped the sweat from her face, and twisted her neck. All the joints in her body made cracking sounds.

She waved at Cang Ran and the Yellow Weasel King: “I haven’t practiced in a long time. My hands are a little stiff now. Take a look at my armory and see if there’s anything you like. Feel free to pick two items to use.”

The Yellow Weasel King immediately complimented her: “Sister Leopard’s demeanor is undiminished. I still clearly remember the scene five hundred years ago when Sister Leopard captured five demons at once.”

The Mountain Leopard King narrowed her eyes: “How many years ago was that? You were still serving under other Demon Kings then. How could you possibly know about that time?”

The Yellow Weasel King’s eyes were full of longing: “Even if I didn’t see it, the stories were spread everywhere in the teahouses and storybooks. I listened to them every day! Who doesn’t know of Sister Leopard’s accomplishments over the years? If I had been born a thousand years earlier, I would have willingly followed Sister Leopard as your vanguard.”

The Mountain Leopard King was immensely pleased by the Yellow Weasel King’s flattery. She looked at Cang Ran and said, “Smooth talker. No wonder people say the Yellow Weasel King is the best at making demons happy in the Canglan Mountain Range. Red Flame Fox, what do you say?”

Cang Ran blinked: “That’s true. But I also feel that if I had been born a few hundred years earlier, I would also want to follow Sister Leopard and benefit greatly.”

The Mountain Leopard King smiled, the corners of her eyes crinkling prettily from Cang Ran’s compliment: “If others compliment me, I might just listen, but if the Red Flame Fox says it, I truly believe it.”

Cang Ran curved her eyes. She was also speaking the truth. Just looking at the Mountain Leopard King’s muscular physique gave her a great sense of security. Anyone under her command wouldn’t be thrown out as mere cannon fodder.

If they encountered an enemy, the Mountain Leopard King would surely pick up her axe, kick away the other demons, and say she would handle it herself, without the need for all that nonsense.

The Mountain Leopard King sat at the head of the table. Seeing that neither of them had picked anything, she urged them again: “Hurry up and take a look to see if there’s anything you like. I originally intended to put them in the boxes I sent you, but that little girl Dong Ming is getting more opinionated now that she’s grown up. She said you might not like what I chose and insisted that you come here to pick them out yourselves.”

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