The Aloof Immortal Venerable is Pregnant with My Fox Cub - Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Cang Ran and Elder Qu went together to the workshop with the Heaven-Grade sword-casting furnace. The heat from the furnace was scorching. Large bursts of sparks sputtered from the mouth of the furnace. Only a fire spirit root could withstand such heat intrusion. Ba Shi was placed in the center of the sword furnace.

Elder Qu’s robes flapped fiercely in the hot wind. She took a sip of spiritual wine and asked: “Little Fox, can you simultaneously control two strange fires? If you can’t, then merge the two strange fires into one stream and send it in through the special entrance.”

Cang Ran was already very familiar with the Blazing Flame Strange Fire, but still somewhat unfamiliar with the Scarlet Cloud Strange Fire she had just subdued. She followed Elder Qu’s method, twisted the two strange fires together, and injected them into the sword-casting furnace.

Elder Qu manipulated the Taixuan Strange Fire from the opposite side, merging it with the other two strange fires to jointly burn and refine the body of Ba Shi.

The original layer of Heaven-Grade material on the sword body slowly peeled off like black and red iron scale, melting into liquid at the bottom of the furnace. The originally silver-white sword body emitted a dazzling light, and the sword body hummed repeatedly.

Cang Ran was amazed and quickly asked Elder Qu: “Elder Qu, can the Divine Fire Profound Crystal be put in now?”

Elder Qu inwardly praised Cang Ran’s talent. Such profound cultivation, coupled with such good fortune, and her control over the Strange Fire was as skilled as her own, a Grandmaster. She either had a Heaven-Grade or Top-Grade Fire Spirit Root. It would truly be a pity if she wasn’t persuaded to become an artifact refiner.

Fortunately, the advantage wasn’t going to an outsider. The little fox had an unusual relationship with Immortal Venerable Qingxuan. If she could give up being a sword cultivator and become an artifact refiner, how wonderful that would be.

A thought crossed Elder Qu’s mind. She said to Cang Ran: “You need to wait until the sword body has completely changed color before putting it in.”

The brilliance of the sword body during the refining process made Cang Ran feel a rush of excitement. She quickly nodded. Due to her intense focus, she was sweating profusely all over.

Finally, Elder Qu said it was time. Cang Ran used one hand to control the surging, hot, python-like twin Strange Fires, and the other hand utilized powerful spell techniques to push the Divine Fire Profound Crystal in from the top of the sword-casting furnace.

As soon as the Divine Fire Profound Crystal entered the furnace, it automatically adhered to the spiritual sword Ba Shi. The three Strange Fires took turns to fiercely hammer and forge it. After nine grueling hours, the Divine Fire Profound Crystal was completely integrated into the body of Ba Shi. The entire sword became dazzling.

With an excited cry of “The sword is complete!” from Elder Qu, the Divine Sword hummed, drawing the thunder tribulation to gather in the sky. Ba Shi whooshed out of the sword furnace. As soon as it flew out of the workshop, it was struck by a thunderbolt as thick as a pillar. The entire sword body was bathed in purple light. The divine fire solidified its form, and its brilliance shone brightly.

The scale of this event was so astonishing that all the sword cultivators in the Taixuan Sect came to witness the Divine Sword’s glory.

Some people gained insights while watching the Divine Sword undergo its tribulation. They immediately sat down cross-legged to meditate not far from the Divine Sword. More and more people gathered near the Divine Sword to witness this grand spectacle.

Meanwhile, Elder Qu next to the sword-casting furnace leaned against the door, her face pale after forging the Divine Sword.

Cang Ran quickly helped her up, took out a pill from her yingluo, and fed it to Elder Qu: “This is a pill Qingqing gave me before. It can nourish the body. Please take some first.”

After taking the pill, the color slowly returned to Elder Qu’s face.

Cang Ran then picked up the wine gourd, fed her some spiritual wine, and gently patted her back to help her breathe: “How are you? Are you feeling better?”

Elder Qu felt much better after a sip of wine. She patted Cang Ran’s shoulder, and the corners of her eyes, etched with fine lines, crinkled into a flower-like smile: “I’m old, can’t compare to you young people. Carry me out first. It’s too hot next to the sword furnace.”

Cang Ran quickly bent down, carried Elder Qu on her back, and stepped out of the room. She looked up and saw a large crowd watching the Divine Sword undergo its tribulation.

Ba Shi was truly magnificent now. This thunder tribulation was comparable to the one she faced when breaking through the Soul Condensation stage.

True Person Biyi saw that Elder Qu was being carried out and quickly asked Cang Ran: “What happened to my Master?”

Cang Ran said: “She’s tired. I just fed Elder Qu some spiritual pills. She should be fine after resting for a while.”

True Person Biyi took Elder Qu from Cang Ran and began to doubt life itself. Her Master was a Grandmaster of artifact refining! She could forge spiritual treasures and artifacts for days and nights without her face turning red or her breathing becoming uneven.

Why was her Master exhausted, yet this fox came out with a rosy complexion and a calm expression?

Cang Ran saw her suspicious look and said earnestly: “I exerted a great deal of effort! You human cultivators are far inferior to us demon cultivators in physique. Don’t be suspicious.”

True Person Biyi was genuinely suspicious. This little fox didn’t look like a body cultivator, and the gap shouldn’t be that ridiculous.

Tan Qingxuan and the little hedgehog were waiting outside for her. Cang Ran smelled the sweat on her body and did not get too close to Tan Qingxuan.

She stood half a meter in front of Tan Qingxuan, her eyes curved in a smile: “The successful repair of Ba Shi this time is thanks to Elder Qu. I didn’t expect to be inside for so long. Have you eaten anything? Don’t starve.”

Tan Qingxuan looked at Cang Ran’s spirited eyes, held Cang Ran’s hand, and wiped the sweat from her forehead: “The little hedgehog and I have both eaten. We also went to see Junior Sister. On the contrary, you’ve been busy for so long. Are you hungry now?”

The little hedgehog carried a food container as tall as itself, which only reached Cang Ran’s calf height.

The little hedgehog quickly served up a fragrant chicken drumstick: “Great King, your favorite big chicken drumstick! Eat quickly!”

Cang Ran was happy for Ba Shi now that it had become so excellent. She was currently excited and didn’t feel hungry.

Cang Ran shook her head: “I’m not hungry yet. You eat it yourself. Stay here today and study hard with True Person Biyi.”

The little hedgehog nodded obediently: “Great King, I will work hard!”

Cang Ran rubbed the little hedgehog and then turned to Tan Qingxuan, whining affectionately: “I want to go back to Fuyao Hall to bathe first, Qingqing. Come with me.”

Tan Qingxuan asked softly: “Aren’t you collecting the sword?”

Cang Ran nearly forgot about that. She shouted towards Ba Shi, which had passed its thunder tribulation: “Ba Shi!”

The thunder tribulation had just passed. Multi-colored clouds covered the sky. Many people were stunned by the flowing radiance of the Divine Sword at this moment. When they heard a clear and sweet “Ba Shi” coming from afar, many people looked around in confusion.

The Divine Sword’s body hummed, carrying the luster of thunder and fire, and instantly flew to a stunning woman in red robes, who casually held it in her hand.

It was Cang Ran’s first time being the center of attention like this. Seeing everyone’s gaze fixed on her, she immediately performed a sword flourish and smiled at the crowd: “The Divine Sword has an owner!”

This scene was too dazzling and splendid. The hearts of everyone present were suddenly shaken. They would never forget the fiery red robe in their future cultivation life.

Cang Ran was oblivious to all of this. She didn’t know that her name in the cultivation world would be established by Ba Shi.

For many years after this, Cang Ran regretted that she should have shouted Yao Ling (曜靈, ‘Radiant Spirit’) instead. It would have been much cooler than Ba Shi.

Cang Ran took Tan Qingxuan’s hand and leisurely left Xianning Hall.

As soon as she arrived at the sleeping quarters of Fuyao Hall, she put Ba Shi and Zhuo Yue aside, undressed, and entered the hot spring.

Cang Ran’s long red hair spread out, draped behind her. The comfortable hot spring made her close her eyes in contentment. Her fox ears and tails brazenly emerged. The fox ears trembled continuously with pleasure, and the fluffy big tails swayed back and forth.

Cool fingertips gently stroked her forehead, lightly massaging it twice. Cang Ran let out a sigh of satisfaction. She turned her head and saw Tan Qingxuan massaging her by the edge of the hot spring.

She didn’t let Tan Qingxuan massage her. She eagerly invited: “Qingqing, do you want to wash with me? The water here is so warm.”

Cang Ran was only wearing a thin red light veil, with one shoulder exposed. Her figure was graceful. Her beautiful eyes were enchanting and seductive. When she spoke, her fox ears trembled slightly. It was a peerless beauty that others could not glimpse.

Normally, the little fox garnered so much attention walking around in her beast form. Today, she made such a grand appearance and transformed into an unparalleled beauty. It was likely that many people would never forget it now.

She had previously promised her to only transform into her human form in front of her, but now she was being naughty again.

Tan Qingxuan pinched her fox ears, her tone slightly cool: “You wash yourself.”

Cang Ran felt the surrounding temperature inexplicably drop a few degrees. She pressed her fair face into Tan Qingxuan’s palm: “I want to be with you.”

Tan Qingxuan’s eyes were light and shallow. She did not respond to Cang Ran.

Cang Ran transformed herself into a little fox. Her chin rubbed against Tan Qingxuan’s palm. She was very obedient: “Qingqing.”

The little fox’s eyes were round, her pupils clear and bright, staring intently at the person.

Tan Qingxuan’s heart softened as she was stared at: “Hmm?”

Cang Ran devoutly lowered her head, touching Tan Qingxuan’s fingertip with her damp nose: “I like Qingqing so much.”

Tan Qingxuan’s fair fingertips felt a slight tingling sensation where Cang Ran touched them, as if a current had passed through her heart. She pinched the little fox’s fuzzy and plump cheek: “Lift your little paws up. Let me see if the injury from before has healed a little.”

Cang Ran placed her furry fox paws in Tan Qingxuan’s hand. The previously bald injury site had grown back light pink fox fur, which looked different from the old fur.

Tan Qingxuan squeezed her soft paw pads: “It looks much better. It will take a while longer to be the same as before. Does it still hurt?”

Cang Ran also picked up her large pile of fox tails for Tan Qingxuan to see. She shook her head: “It doesn’t hurt anymore. New fox fur has also grown here on the big tails. It’s all light pink! Qingqing, do you think our baby will be a little pink fox when it’s born?”

Tan Qingxuan’s eyes flowed with amusement. She asked softly: “Why do you think it will be a little fox, not a human cub?”

Cang Ran clearly hadn’t considered that possibility. She paused for a moment: “All I dream about are fox cubs. But if it’s a human cub, I’ll still love it. As long as it looks like you, I’ll love it.”

Tan Qingxuan smiled and said: “I also dream about fox cubs.”

Cang Ran happily shook her big tails: “See? I knew my cub would take after me!”

She left the hot spring, transformed into her human form, and used magic to dry the red light veil on her body. She leaned in and kissed Tan Qingxuan’s cool and ethereal cheek, letting out a warm breath: “Qingqing, I was by the furnace for a long time. My body is so hot.”

A sweet, charming peach-blossom-like fragrance spread out, carrying the hot steam of the hot spring, surging towards Tan Qingxuan. The little demon was trying to seduce her again.

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