The Aloof Immortal Venerable is Pregnant with My Fox Cub - Chapter 74

Chapter 74

Cang Ran received the prescription written by Zuo Chunli. The Myriad Medicine Sect could provide most of the supreme-grade spiritual plants, but five were missing.

Three of these five herbs were needed for the little fox cub: Mystic Ice Spirit Marrow (Xuán Bīng Líng Suǐ), Coagulation Heart Immortal Herb (Níng Xīn Xiān Cǎo), and Crimson Moon Saint Orchid (Chì Yuè Shèng Lán). The other two herbs were for Song Zhen: Essence of Divine Wood (Shén Mù Zhī Jīng) and Icy Toad Venom Eye (Bīng Chán Dú Mù).

The Mystic Ice Spirit Marrow and the Essence of Divine Wood had appeared in the same mobile secret realm and could be collected together. The remaining three herbs could be searched for at the largest auction house in the central cultivation world. With enough spirit stones, there was a high probability of successfully bidding for them.

The residual poison in Song Zhen had only been temporarily suppressed. They had fifteen days until the next flare-up. Within this time, they first had to retrieve the Essence of Divine Wood from the secret realm and send it back to the Grand Mystic Sect using the sect’s teleportation array.

Afterward, they needed to immediately depart for the largest auction house in Central State to bid for the second herb, the Icy Toad Venom Eye, and ensure this spiritual medicine was also sent back to the Grand Mystic Sect within the remaining fifteen days.

She and Tan Qingxuan also had to try to wake the little fox cub as early as possible during their search for the medicine. Only when the little fox cub was awake could the medicines achieve maximum efficacy.

Cang Ran held the jade slip in Fuyue Palace, frowning deeply. The Essence of Divine Wood needed for Song Zhen was in a mobile secret realm, while the Mystic Ice Spirit Marrow needed for her little fox cub was inside a ten-thousand-year immortal spring eye that could run away within that secret realm. This made it even more difficult.

This secret realm was not mentioned at all in the original plot. Cang Ran didn’t think her luck was that good. The mobile secret realm was rumored to present a different map to everyone who saw it, and even the people from the Myriad Medicine Sect had only encountered it once.

Could she really have such a high chance of encountering it? The last time she entered the Divine Sword Tomb was only because she knew the original plot and just happened to meet the little bird demon to find the entrance. Moreover, they didn’t arrive directly but had to bypass and circle for a long time.

Cang Ran’s frown deepened. A cool fingertip suddenly stroked her brow, and the clear, faint sandalwood scent that reached her calmed her mind.

Cang Ran looked up at Tan Qingxuan, “Qingqing, the secret realm might be hard to find. The location where everyone encounters this secret realm is different—some in glaciers, some on grasslands. The time and place don’t seem to match up. I can’t find the connection between them.”

Tan Qingxuan analyzed, “A secret realm doesn’t move without reason. Some secret realms might conform perfectly to the natural Five Elements Array formation, allowing them to gather spiritual energy on their own. Over time, the secret realm develops a slight sentience and automatically seeks a suitable place to draw in the spiritual energy of the heavens and earth.

In the past hundred years, someone saw this secret realm appear on Quick-sand Island. Quick-sand Island is remote and rarely visited due to thin spiritual energy. The secret realm’s presence there is peculiar, so it shouldn’t leave too quickly. Every movement causes a drain on the secret realm itself.”

Cang Ran nodded, “Alright, we can go to Quick-sand Island first and try our luck. I just don’t know if we’ll encounter the secret realm. I don’t feel very confident.”

Tan Qingxuan’s eyes were firm, “We will find it. The secret realm’s appearance will cause some spiritual energy fluctuations. We can simultaneously release our divine senses to search for it then.”

Cang Ran glanced at Tan Qingxuan’s lower abdomen. Remembering what Zuo Chunli had said about needing to constantly be with the cub, she pulled Tan Qingxuan’s hand and made her sit on her lap.

She placed her hand on Tan Qingxuan’s lower abdomen and rested her head on Tan Qingxuan’s neck, “Spreading out your divine sense consumes a huge amount of energy, and you’re pregnant with the cub. I can search alone then.”

Cang Ran’s warm palm gently stroked her lower abdomen, providing an extremely comfortable sensation. A faint, gentle warmth permeated between the two of them.

Tan Qingxuan stroked the back of Cang Ran’s head, “It would be too tiring for you alone. Let’s bring more people. If anyone encounters the secret realm, we can find it faster. Junior Sister recommended some people. Do you want to take a look and see if we should bring them?”

Cang Ran asked curiously, “Who did Song Zhen recommend? Did she also recommend her own disciple?”

Tan Qingxuan pursed her lips and smiled, “Yes. Junior Sister said that Mingyue frequently goes out for training and is very skilled at piloting flying artifacts. She can handle miscellaneous tasks like fetching water and cooking. That way, you and I can stay inside and keep the cub company.”

Cang Ran grumbled, “Song Zhen is something else. She spoke so passionately about Sect Leader Zuo, and then she turned around and stuffed her own chief disciple in.”

Seeing Cang Ran’s disgruntled look, Tan Qingxuan said softly, “I watched Mingyue grow up. Her personality is steady, she handles matters seriously, and as Junior Sister’s first disciple, her character won’t be bad.

Junior Sister also worried that if something went wrong, we’d be short of helpers, so she suggested bringing Elder Qu as well. She has traveled to many places, has a wide network of friends, and can repair artifacts and spiritual treasures. If the spiritual ship runs into trouble, Elder Qu can lend a hand, and if danger arises, she can offer protection.”

Cang Ran felt that she could protect Tan Qingxuan, but if real danger arose, two fists might not be able to fend off four hands. Elder Qu was of the same generation as Tan Qingxuan’s Master, so she must be a master. Having her ensures stability, and she’s easy to get along with. This arrangement was indeed appropriate.

Since they were bringing three people, Cang Ran thought of bringing Yun Muyu too. After all, she was the female protagonist of the original novel; her luck and opportunities shouldn’t be bad.

She might not be able to find the mobile secret realm and the immortal spring that runs away, but Yun Muyu was the original female protagonist. She had to have some plot armor, right?

Cang Ran couldn’t help but ask, “Can we bring Muyu along?”

Tan Qingxuan raised an eyebrow, “Muyu just reached the Foundation Establishment stage. It’s dangerous for her to go out for training. Why do you want to bring her?”

Cang Ran didn’t know how to explain this metaphysical issue to Tan Qingxuan, so she changed her approach, “I think Yun Muyu, as your disciple, should have good luck. If we bring her along, we might find the place faster. Besides, everyone else’s disciples are being brought, so if we don’t bring her, she will feel sad.”

Tan Qingxuan glanced at her, teasing, “I think you should be the Master. You’re too caring.”

Cang Ran cheekily said, “That’s right. I am now a Great Demon in the Soul Condensation stage. Teaching a tiny Foundation Establishment stage cultivator is more than enough. The sword techniques I saw her practicing two days ago are ones I’ve practiced. I can give her some pointers.”

Hearing Cang Ran’s confident tone, Tan Qingxuan raised an eyebrow, “That sounds good. You can teach her from now on. I believe you will be a very competent Shimu (Mistress/Master’s wife).”

Cang Ran immediately agreed, “No problem at all. Leave it to me; you can rest assured. I will teach her well.”

Yun Muyu possessed a natural sword bone; finding one person out of ten million would be excellent. When Cang Ran first learned the sword, her talent was still much less than Yun Muyu’s. Since Yun Muyu has both talent and tenacity, the fox likely wouldn’t be teaching for long.

Tan Qingxuan parted her red lips, looking down at Cang Ran’s exquisite and beautiful face, “Put me down. I need to go find Junior Sister to arrange the travel details.”

Cang Ran didn’t let Tan Qingxuan go, wrapping her arms around her slender waist, “Didn’t Sect Leader Zuo say we need to be intimate to wake the cub? Just sit here and don’t go. You can use divine sense to message Song Zhen. She promised to handle these things.”

A hint of indulgence flashed in Tan Qingxuan’s eyes. She sent a message via divine sense, “I’ll listen to you.”

She gave a helpless small laugh and poked Cang Ran’s nose, “The cub hasn’t reacted even though you keep stroking it.”

Cang Ran looked at Tan Qingxuan, her thick, long eyelashes blinking, “I know. I’m just thinking if there’s any better way. Just having the cub still there while I stroke it makes me feel safer.”

Tan Qingxuan reminded her, “Sect Leader Zuo said to talk to the child more. What are you planning to say to the little fox cub?”

Cang Ran stroked Tan Qingxuan’s lower abdomen and said earnestly, “Little fox cub, wake up quickly. Big Fox loves you.”

Tan Qingxuan was amused by her tone of devout prayer. She pinched her fox ear, “Are you treating me like a wishing stone?”

Cang Ran looked at Tan Qingxuan’s elegant profile, her eyes shimmering. She blew a warm breath onto Tan Qingxuan’s fair earlobe, “That’s right, Venerable. Do you think I can successfully make a wish like this?”

The little fox spirit’s eyes were full of small hooks right now, tickling the heart.

Tan Qingxuan’s ear turned a shade of red. She asked calmly, “Is your heart sincere?”

Cang Ran kissed her fair, luminous cheek, “Is this sincere enough?”

The kiss was quite loud, causing Tan Qingxuan to glare playfully at her.

Cang Ran kissed Tan Qingxuan’s beautiful red lips again. Tan Qingxuan’s lips were soft and sweet; she loved kissing them no matter how many times.

She tilted her head up, her outer eyes curving upwards, full of seductive charm, “Is that not quite enough? How about I perform the Sorcery, Venerable~”

Cang Ran picked up Tan Qingxuan and carried her to the bed, like a thousand-year-old seductress, her gorgeous appearance captivating.

Tan Qingxuan’s slender fingers hooked her chin, her voice slightly hoarse, “Where do you plan to start performing your Sorcery?”

Cang Ran let her long red hair fall down to her waist. She shook it casually, an indescribably graceful and moving sight, “I won’t tell you.”

Cang Ran leaned down and kissed Tan Qingxuan’s serene, otherworldly brow and eyes.

The fox spirit performed her Sorcery for quite a while. Both of them worked up a sweat. The light from outside shone on their bodies, and the glistening sweat emitted tiny sparkles of light, creating an indescribably hazy and beautiful aesthetic.

Cang Ran lifted her head, her cheeks flushed with a blush and still damp with a little moisture, which she rubbed off on Tan Qingxuan’s hand.

She kissed Tan Qingxuan’s fair, tight lower abdomen, “Should I tell the little fox cub some stories every day from now on?”

Tan Qingxuan pulled the quilt up, covering both of them. Her voice was languid and husky, “What kind of stories?”

Cang Ran rested her chin on her hand, her five fiery red fox tails swaying slightly with her mood. She looked at Tan Qingxuan and said, “Just some bedtime stories. I’ve heard quite a few stories before, and I can use them to coax both the baby and you every day.”

Tan Qingxuan looked at her rosy, soft tongue, and the shiny beads of water still clinging to her rose-like lips. She averted her gaze and cast a Dust Cleansing Art on both of them, “Mm. Then tell them at night from now on.”

Cang Ran noticed a hint of fatigue in Tan Qingxuan’s expression. She tidied the sweat-dampened strands of hair by her ear and coaxed her into her arms to sleep.

Tan Qingxuan had been taking care of Song Zhen for the past few days, always worried, and she was also pregnant. She needed to relax and rest for a while.

Cang Ran slightly raised a fingertip, sending her spiritual energy inside to sense the little fox cub’s condition. The little fox cub’s heartbeat was still strong, but it still didn’t respond to her.

She relaxed slightly, telling herself not to rush, as haste makes waste. She tucked Tan Qingxuan in and got out of bed to draw something on the jade slip, intending to leave it for the little hedgehog before they left.

The next step is for Tan Qingxuan and Cang Ran to leave on their quest for the five missing herbs, accompanied by Lin Mingyue, Elder Qu, and Yun Muyu.

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