The Aloof Immortal Venerable is Pregnant with My Fox Cub - Chapter 39

Chapter 39

When Cang Ran heard the three words “Taixuan Sect,” she remembered the arrest warrant that Ruxue Spider had mentioned. They had just arrived here, and these people had already chased after them. They must have come to arrest Qingqing for punishment.

Cang Ran immediately drew her spiritual sword and stood in front of Tan Qingxuan: “The person you are looking for is not here!”

The sword tip drew a red arc of light, the sharpness pressing directly toward the faces of the three people. Her Soul Condensation stage cultivation instantly burst forth.

With just the initial stance, the three people’s eyes widened. They immediately recognized the Xuan Tian Sword Technique, uniquely created by Immortal Venerable Qingxuan, and instantly confirmed that the person Cang Ran was protecting was the Immortal Venerable herself.

The woman leading the group was Lin Mingyue, the chief disciple of True Master Yuheng. Since Chaoci City was the farthest city from the cultivation world, True Master Yuheng, to show impartiality, ordered her chief disciple to personally lead people to search.

Lin Mingyue had searched bitterly for many days without success and was discussing with her junior sister whether to report back to the sect and search elsewhere for the traces of Immortal Venerable Qingxuan, when suddenly, the sect’s communication jade token violently vibrated. The tracking glyph on it continuously glowed with golden light.

They surmised that Immortal Venerable Qingxuan must be nearby, so they immediately flew over on their swords. As they paused at the entrance of this shop, the jade token vibrated fiercely, and they entered with the City Lord’s Talisman in hand.

Although Chaoci City did not belong to the Taixuan Sect, the Five Great Immortal Sects were not someone a small city lord could afford to offend. Hearing that they were looking for Immortal Venerable Qingxuan, the City Lord had promptly offered the talisman for passage and search.

Lin Mingyue had a delicate appearance and only Gold Core stage cultivation. She was so pressed by Cang Ran’s strong aura that her throat tightened and cold sweat beaded on her forehead. Still, her back remained straight and she was neither servile nor overbearing.

She put away the talisman, led her two junior sisters, and voluntarily bowed to Tan Qingxuan, respectfully calling out: “Immortal Venerable!”

Cang Ran was about to say there was no Immortal Venerable here when she suddenly heard Tan Qingxuan say: “Cang Ran, put your sword away.”

Cang Ran retracted her spiritual sword, released the pressure, and looked at Tan Qingxuan in confusion. Did she get it wrong? Were these people not here to arrest Qingqing?

She then looked at the three white-robed sect members, and only then did she notice that all three had a mark on their forehead, although none were as beautiful and complex as the red lotus on Tan Qingxuan’s forehead.

So, were they addressing Qingqing as Immortal Venerable?

Qingqing had told her she was just a cultivator in the Taixuan Sect. Why did she suddenly become an Immortal Venerable?

Lin Mingyue spoke respectfully again: “Immortal Venerable, my master, True Master Yuheng, has been searching for you for many days. She specifically ordered my junior sisters, Mingxin and Mingyu, and me to find you here. Seeing that you are unharmed, I believe Master should be relieved.

Now we have the Chaoci City talisman, and we can immediately activate the direct teleportation array to the sect. We ask Immortal Venerable to return with us.”

Tan Qingxuan nodded slightly and stepped forward, about to leave, but her wide sleeve was firmly grasped by Cang Ran.

Cang Ran stood rooted to the spot, her eyes filled with shock and confusion.

Qingqing was an Immortal Venerable. She remembered there was only one Immortal Venerable in this book. Every time the heroine of this book appeared, others would say she was the only personal disciple of Immortal Venerable Qingxuan.

What was the relationship between Qingqing and Qingxuan? Was she hiding something else from her?

Tan Qingxuan had planned to wait until they returned to the sect for Cang Ran to naturally find out, but she hadn’t expected to run into her junior sister’s disciples here.

Seeing Cang Ran’s eyes gradually redden, she was about to open her red lips to explain when a wrapped bundle of silk cloth was suddenly placed between the two of them.

Ruxue Spider kept winking at Cang Ran: “Xiaoran, these clothes are all separately wrapped for you. Give the clothes you bought for the Immortal Venerable to her. You stay with me for now and help me with the arrangements. I happen to be short-handed.”

The little hedgehog demon also emerged from the pile of clothes on the counter at this moment, looking at Cang Ran and saying: “Great King, this place is nice. Let’s just buy some things in this city and go back.”

Cang Ran remained motionless, staring intently at Tan Qingxuan’s elegant and transcendental face, suddenly finding her very unfamiliar.

She didn’t understand how such a person could be that overbearing Immortal Venerable Qingxuan in the book, who was above all living beings and only protected the heroine.

Why was her fox life less than a blade of grass in the eyes of the other party, allowing her disciple to kill her!

Oh, not just killing, but having her Fire Fox Inner Core dug out prematurely after sucking out the last bit of value.

Tan Qingxuan saw the increasing coldness in Cang Ran’s eyes. She lowered her clean white sleeve and took Cang Ran’s hand: “My given name is Tan Qingxuan, and my Dao name is Immortal Venerable Qingxuan. Qingqing is also my name. My master, Ancestor Fu Qing, and my junior sister, True Master Yuheng, often call me that.”

So she is Tan Qingxuan. She is that damn Immortal Venerable Qingxuan, not her Qingqing at all!

Cang Ran looked at Tan Qingxuan with resentment. This liar, this bad woman! After seducing her for so long, she was about to give her body to her, and then she turned around and became her future enemy!

Good, good! Her Great Fox King, smart all her life, was actually enchanted by beauty and stubbornly wanted to follow her to her sect to be a spiritual pet!

“Senior, please release our Immortal Venerable’s hand. The Immortal Venerable’s body is precious and must not be offended. Please forgive us!” Lin Mingyue saw the always aloof Immortal Venerable Qingxuan being persistently entangled by the gorgeous and alluring female cultivator and couldn’t help but speak out.

You were the one who took my hand first! Cang Ran was so choked with anger that she even resented the irrelevant people.

She was so angry that her fox ears and fox tails instantly sprang out. Her five fluffy large tails swayed with rage.

Lin Mingyue was glared at by her and only felt the powerful authority in her beautiful eyes, a breathtaking beauty. In the next moment, she saw the person transform, revealing herself to be a five-tailed fox demon at the Soul Condensation stage.

She immediately drew the silver-white spiritual sword in her hand and aimed it at Cang Ran: “Protect the Immortal Venerable!”

The remaining two also quickly drew their swords and stood in formation, pointing them at Cang Ran, ready to slay demons and vanquish evil!

Just a moment ago, you were calling me ‘Senior,’ and now you’re pointing your sword at me? You people from the Immortal Sect change your expressions faster than turning a page!

You think you can protect your Immortal Venerable with your Gold Core stage cultivation? I can swat all three of you away with one swipe now.

Cang Ran glanced at Tan Qingxuan. Tan Qingxuan waved her sleeve. The spiritual swords of the three people were blocked by a gentle yet powerful spiritual energy and instantly retracted into their scabbards.

Facing the bewildered expressions of the three, Tan Qingxuan said calmly: “Return to the sect first.”

The three had no choice but to obey. They put away their spiritual swords and first left the Mingxia Workshop shop to wait outside.

Cang Ran handed the bundle she had bought for Tan Qingxuan to her, curling her lips as she said: “Immortal Venerable, we part ways now. From today on, you walk your sunny road, and I’ll cross my single-plank bridge.”

Tan Qingxuan’s delicate eyebrows furrowed, and her voice was a little cold: “Why?”

Cang Ran flicked her fox tail, saying nonchalantly: “We’re even now. I took care of you these past few days, and you helped me a lot. Neither of us owes the other anything.”

Tan Qingxuan’s eyes flickered, and she said softly: “We are not even. You owe me.”

Cang Ran thought she had misheard. Had Tan Qingxuan become unreasonable after becoming an Immortal Venerable? When had she ever owed her?

She had taken care of Tan Qingxuan for so long. She had put in effort, if not credit. How did it become a debt?

Tan Qingxuan stared at Cang Ran’s rosy lips. Her peach-blossom eyes became cold, profound, and icy: “I have paid the deposit. You promised me.”

Cang Ran felt her throat tighten under her gaze, and her heart trembled inexplicably. Her slender fingers involuntarily touched her own lips.

They had just kissed today, and the taste of Tan Qingxuan was indeed good. But she didn’t know then that Tan Qingxuan was the Immortal Venerable Qingxuan!

If she had known earlier, she wouldn’t have kissed her at all. Indeed, lust is a knife pointed at the head!

Cang Ran withdrew her fingers, clenched her fists, and deliberately said: “So what? I’ll just renege on the deal.”

The light in Tan Qingxuan’s eyes instantly turned cold, like the frigid snow covering ten thousand miles of frozen land. Cang Ran’s heart pounded wildly. Cold sweat dripped from her forehead, and goosebumps rose all over her body.

Help! Can someone come save her? She would never be lustful again!

Others might only be cheated out of money when dating, but she might lose her life later!

Cang Ran felt as if she was being pierced by the icy blades in Tan Qingxuan’s gaze, which were almost tangible. Her body was stiff, her toes curled, her fox ears drooped, and her five large tails hung low. She couldn’t help but shiver.

She remembered how that white-bearded old man, Ye Ze, was killed with a single sword thrust. If she dared to break her promise, Tan Qingxuan could also kill her like that instantly. She wouldn’t even have to wait for the heroine to appear.

No, no, life is paramount. Everything else can wait. Tan Qingxuan hadn’t mentioned having a disciple. The heroine should not have appeared yet.

A good woman avoids immediate disadvantage. She would get through these seven days, settle the debt, and then run away in the dead of night.

Cang Ran’s throat bobbed, and she swallowed with difficulty, forcing an awkward smile: “Haha, I was just joking with you. How could I renege on a deal? It was set for seven days, and not a single day less. I am the most trustworthy fox there is!”

She didn’t dare to look at Tan Qingxuan again. She rubbed her goosebump-covered arm and turned to the little hedgehog beside her: “Little Hedgehog, you stay here and help Sister Ru in the shop. The Immortal Venerable’s sect is not a place for a small demon like you to enter.”

The intensity of the confrontation between the two just now, with their gazes sharp as blades, had terrified the Spider Demon, who had already transformed into her original form and hid in the spider web on the ceiling beam.

The little hedgehog retreated into the pile of clothes on the counter, revealing only two tiny black bead eyes, minimizing its presence.

It saw the Great King frantically blinking at it, and for once, it was smart enough to understand. It replied, trembling: “Great King, I will definitely wait for your return.”

Tan Qingxuan opened her red lips, her tone brooking no refusal: “She is coming too.”

Cang Ran’s heart immediately sank. It’s over! She shouldn’t have brought her whole family! How was she going to run away now?

She shot a look at the little hedgehog, forcing two awkward laughs: “Going together is also very good. Immortal Venerable, you truly favor us. Little Hedgehog, quickly go and help the Immortal Venerable take her bundle. Don’t tire the Immortal Venerable’s precious, noble hands.”

Great King, you don’t even dare to do it! How can a little hedgehog like me dare?

The little hedgehog shook its paws, avoiding the Great King’s eye signals, its voice trembling: “G-Great King, don’t you have a storage ring?”

I knew this little hedgehog was useless at critical moments. Why is it even more afraid of Tan Qingxuan than me? So timid!

Cang Ran’s heart was trembling, and she clenched her palms, keeping her expression composed: “Is that so? I was too busy just now and forgot. I just remembered I can use a storage ring.”

She looked at Tan Qingxuan’s transcendental and stunningly beautiful face, a smile plastered on her own: “Immortal Venerable, let me put your bundle away. Let’s go together.”

Tan Qingxuan pursed her lips. Her cold, beautiful face appeared even more aloof at this moment. She saw the intense fear in Cang Ran’s eyes. Cang Ran was afraid of her.

Though she was a cultivator, she would not randomly kill the innocent, nor would she indiscriminately slay demons and monsters.

Tan Qingxuan lowered her eyes and handed the bundle to Cang Ran: “Keep it safe.”

Cang Ran took the bundle, but Tan Qingxuan did not immediately let go of her hand. She couldn’t help but tilt her head to look at Tan Qingxuan.

Tan Qingxuan’s eyes were glistening, and her expression softened considerably: “Call me Qingqing in private.”

Cang Ran’s heart sped up. She mumbled a response: “Okay.”

She had liked her for so long. Even knowing that Tan Qingxuan might kill her for another woman later, her lustful heart had actually flared up again. It was all because Qingqing was too beautiful.

Calm down. She absolutely must run away quickly. She must not waver!

Cang Ran took the bundle, along with her own, and put them into her storage ring.

She remembered that she had promised Tan Qingxuan to transform into a fox in front of others. She immediately transformed into her original form and followed closely behind Tan Qingxuan.

The little hedgehog saw the Great King was about to leave and quickly followed behind the Great King.

Tan Qingxuan suddenly bent down and picked up Cang Ran. Cang Ran was still in a daze, and her fox ears twitched a few times.

Tan Qingxuan rubbed her ear and noticed the two beautiful storage rings on her fluffy fox paws. Her slightly cool, jade-like fingers landed on them, and she casually took them off.

Cang Ran instantly widened her eyes. How could she openly commit robbery?

It’s bad enough that she’s detaining a demon hostage, but she’s taking away her wealth too!

Tan Qingxuan’s gaze was gentle as she soothed her: “These two rings are mid-grade magical artifacts. The storage space is small. I will give you a high-grade storage spiritual artifact when we return.”

Hmph! Sugar-coated poison!

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