The Aloof Immortal Venerable is Pregnant with My Fox Cub - Chapter 92

Chapter 92

The rocking cradle and crystal baby bottle were both sent to Tan Qingxuan’s bedchamber, placed right next to the large bed. Even before the child was born, it already felt like a family of three.

Cang Ran handed the capybaras over to the little hedgehog to teach them to understand some human language. Then, she performed a cleansing spell on herself and lay down on the large bed to rest.

Tan Qingxuan sat beside her, examining the crystal baby bottle. She found the bottle body to be delicate and light, only about the size of her palm, with a smooth wooden handle. It would be convenient for the cub to hold it herself to drink milk in the future.

When she was young, she was fed by a wet nurse, and she hadn’t seen her mother since birth. According to the customs of the cultivation world’s aristocratic families, she naturally wouldn’t need to raise the child herself.

However, Cang Ran looked enthusiastic, making so many private arrangements for the child. She was naturally willing to raise the child with Cang Ran.

Cang Ran rested her head on her arms, squinting her eyes, and noticed that Tan Qingxuan put the crystal baby bottle aside and then started gathering various rare treasures from her private treasury, packing them into colorful gift boxes.

Cang Ran turned over, resting her hand on her chin, and curiously asked, “Who are these gifts for?”

Tan Qingxuan meticulously packed them into exquisite gift boxes and used a brush to write notes on the boxes indicating the recipients, “The little hedgehog’s Senior Sister and Master both helped. We need to give them some return gifts. I’ll ask the little hedgehog to deliver them all later.”

After saying that, she took out a larger gift box and continued placing gifts inside. Cang Ran couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Who is this one for?”

Tan Qingxuan said lightly, “It’s for the little hedgehog. It contains some usable pills and elementary demon cultivation techniques for her.”

Cang Ran remembered that she went empty-handed when she asked the little hedgehog to become a disciple and hadn’t given a proper apprenticeship gift to her Master.

Although True Person Biyi was a chess fanatic, she had diligently taught the little hedgehog in artifact refining during this time, and the fellow disciples had also taken good care of the little hedgehog, teaching her very well.

The little hedgehog was her subordinate. Sometimes clumsy and not very versed in social etiquette, but she, as the Great King, couldn’t be completely devoid of manners.

Cang Ran remembered the Demon Emperor’s treasure vault she had obtained. She took out the Demon Emperor Seal from her storage artifact. Inside the Demon Emperor’s treasure vault was a large pile of glittering rare treasures, all priceless treasures collected by previous Demon Emperors.

Cang Ran used her divine sense to search through it and picked out a purple-gold delicate chessboard, “Qingqing, how about sending this to True Person Biyi?”

Tan Qingxuan turned to look at it and nodded slightly, “Very good, but it has too much malevolent energy on it and needs to be refined.”

Cang Ran currently had the Demon Emperor Seal and could use it to suppress the malevolent energy. She held the Demon Emperor Seal with both hands and stamped it directly onto the center of the chessboard.

As the imprint was formed, a transparent nine-tailed fox flashed with red light on the chessboard. The faint gray malevolent energy accumulated over time on the chessboard’s surface was effortlessly swept away by the nine-tailed fox’s tail, completely cleared, leaving only a mighty and dominant nine-tailed fox hidden pattern underneath the chessboard.

Cang Ran held up the chessboard for Tan Qingxuan to see, “Qingqing, do you think this works?”

Tan Qingxuan said helplessly, “You removed the malevolent energy like this, but now it’s covered in demonic energy.”

Cang Ran had no choice but to hand the chessboard to Tan Qingxuan, “Qingqing, please help me.”

Tan Qingxuan placed the chessboard in front of her, performed a hand seal, and helped Cang Ran remove the demonic energy from the fox imprint.

Cang Ran saw her graceful and serene appearance, with an exceptionally calm demeanor. Seeing her complete the hand seal and set the chessboard down, all nine of her tails emerged from beneath her, wrapping tightly around Tan Qingxuan in a crowded embrace.

She hugged Tan Qingxuan from behind, leaning close to Tan Qingxuan’s ear and exhaling a seductive breath, “Qingqing, you haven’t been intimate with me for a long time.”

Tan Qingxuan’s divine consciousness instantly plunged into a haze of red. Her earlobe was flushed with heat. She gently pushed Cang Ran away a little, “It’s daytime, and the return gifts haven’t been sent yet.”

Cang Ran wrapped her fluffy tails tightly around her, her long, slender fingers gently stroking Tan Qingxuan’s waist, undoing the obstructive sash. Her red lips were suggestive, “It’s alright if we send them a little later. I can just tell the little hedgehog later.”

She was determined to engage in intimate activity during the day. She easily pulled Tan Qingxuan onto the bed, leaning over and urgently kissing Tan Qingxuan’s beautiful lips.

Since becoming pregnant, the originally subtle and reserved sandalwood scent on Tan Qingxuan’s body had become much softer, and her body felt delicate and tender.

Cang Ran always found it irresistible. After kissing her soft lips several times, she couldn’t help but continue kissing down her neck.

Tan Qingxuan also found the fox unusually passionate, even impatient with just kissing. She had never neglected the fox, so why was she still so lustful?

The sensitive and delicate skin on her neck was being kissed, causing waves of numbness. Tan Qingxuan was usually very tolerant, but during pregnancy, her body seemed difficult to control. Even a single breath blown by the fox made her feel a little unsteady.

Yet, Cang Ran’s fingers were exceptionally nimble. Her sash was undone quickly, and in no time, Tan Qingxuan’s skirt and robes were removed layer by layer, like petals.

Tan Qingxuan’s face was flushed red. She bit her lip. The little fox cub, usually restless in her belly, was exceptionally well-behaved today, cooperating with her fox mother. Even when Cang Ran’s slightly cool fingertips stroked her, the little fox cub didn’t cause a fuss.

Cang Ran kissed Tan Qingxuan’s earlobe again, her teeth grazing the tender skin on the side of her neck, leaving Tan Qingxuan unable to focus on anything else. Suppressed moans of pleasure escaped her lips.

After being entwined by Cang Ran several times, Tan Qingxuan was covered in fragrant sweat.

Her fingers couldn’t help but clutch Cang Ran’s damp fox tail. Her fair palm pushed Cang Ran’s head away, her voice husky, “You lustful fox.”

Cang Ran’s fox ears were hot. She kissed Tan Qingxuan’s jawline, her eyes sparkling, “One more time.”

Tan Qingxuan saw the greedy fox planning more mischief. Her body was tired, her eyes were misty, and her long, slender fingers pinched Cang Ran’s fox ear, rubbing it several times, “No.”

Cang Ran pulled Tan Qingxuan’s hand to her cheek, rubbing against it gently several times, “Yes, you are the best to your fox, Qingqing.”

She kissed Tan Qingxuan’s fingertips several more times. Her greedy and lustful appearance was hard to resist.

Tan Qingxuan’s cheeks grew warm from her pestering. She looked elsewhere, “You asked for so much just now. What if the child is disturbed by the noise?”

Cang Ran had only been focused on being intimate with Tan Qingxuan and had forgotten about the cub. Her hand finally rested on Tan Qingxuan’s soft, slightly protruding abdomen. She gently stroked it twice, sending a bit of her own spiritual energy inside.

“The cub is being good. It doesn’t understand anything and won’t be disturbed. I’ll play with her for a little while, and that’ll be enough.”

As soon as the spiritual energy was transmitted, the little fox cub in her belly moved twice.

After developing normally, the little fox cub was particularly fond of the fox mother’s spiritual energy. Every time Cang Ran transmitted a little spiritual energy, the cub would play for half an incense stick’s time before settling down.

While playing with the little fox cub, Cang Ran remembered Zuo Chunli saying that the cub was slightly smaller than other normal fetuses and couldn’t help but worry, “Qingqing, Sect Master Zuo said the child is a whole size smaller than other babies right now. Will she be short in the future?”

Tan Qingxuan smoothed her furrowed brow, comforting her, “As long as the child is healthy, she will slowly grow tall later.”

Cang Ran finally relaxed and pulled Tan Qingxuan into her arms, “Then you also need to rest well, listen to the medical cultivator, and maintain a relaxed and cheerful mood.”

Tan Qingxuan’s eyes drooped slightly. She took Cang Ran’s hand and said gently, “If you listen to me more often, my mood will be more relaxed.”

Cang Ran pouted, “I’m very well-behaved every day.”

Tan Qingxuan immediately pinched her long, slender fingers, her tone faint, “Are you well-behaved?”

Cang Ran blushed. She couldn’t pull her fingers back. She rubbed her chin against Tan Qingxuan’s dark long hair several times, “I will be well-behaved from now on. Qingqing, let me hold you to sleep for a while. It’s time for a nap.”

Tan Qingxuan was physically tired. The corners of her lips curved up, and she gently hummed, “Sleep with me.”

Cang Ran kissed Tan Qingxuan’s cheek, “Okay.”

They hadn’t been able to rest properly outside during this time, and they had to be wary of potential dangers. It was different inside the Grand Profound Sect. This was Tan Qingxuan’s home. The bedchamber had protective barriers, and the entire sect had a major defensive array.

Cang Ran rested with Tan Qingxuan for a while. Because she was a demonic beast, her body recovered quickly, and she woke up earlier than Tan Qingxuan. After getting up, she gave all the return gifts to the little hedgehog and asked the little hedgehog to deliver them separately.

Because the apprenticeship gift Cang Ran gave was too valuable, True Person Biyi wanted to return the gift. Cang Ran had to explain that she wanted her to take the little hedgehog and help make some toys for the cub to play with, which could be used to entertain the little fox cub. After much persuasion, she finally managed to send the gifts out.

With some free time, Cang Ran didn’t stay idle. After discussing with Song Zhen, she bought more than a dozen calves and lambs, as well as some spiritual chickens and ducks. She cleared out a section of the Spiritual Beast Hall specifically for raising them, feeding them spiritual fodder every day.

These cattle and sheep grew rapidly, as if they were ballooning in size, getting fatter every day. Cang Ran estimated that the herd would grow significantly before the cub was even born.

Maybe this winter, she and Tan Qingxuan could even eat some of the beef and lamb they raised themselves. They could even set up a bronze hot pot. When it snowed in winter, she would cook hot pot with Tan Qingxuan while watching the snow.

They could also invite the little hedgehog and Yun Muyu over, and Song Zhen and her disciples could also join them for a lively gathering.

Cang Ran, in the deep autumn, couldn’t help but look forward to a beautiful winter. However, Huazhao still hadn’t confessed anything yet.

Autumn was the perfect season for eating crabs. Lin Mingyue delivered two large baskets of spiritual crabs from the rice paddies. They were all cleaned and steamed. After steaming, these crabs were exceptionally plump, with roe so abundant it threatened to spill out.

Cang Ran meticulously picked out the crab roe and meat. She first fried the sweet crab roe with ginger and lard in a pot to make a fragrant and sweet crab roe sauce. She then made some hand-pulled noodles and prepared a delicious bowl of crab roe noodles for Tan Qingxuan.

Tan Qingxuan rarely ate food prepared in such a complex way. Seeing Cang Ran spend a long time shelling the crabs at the table, she didn’t want to disappoint her kindness. After tasting a few bites, her eyes lit up, “The flavor is very good, very fresh and sweet.”

Cang Ran’s fox tail instantly threatened to reach the heavens. She picked up the wine pot and poured Tan Qingxuan a small cup of yellow wine, “No one else can make this. Only I can. Eat a bit more, and you can drink a little wine too.”

The little hedgehog beside them had excellent teeth. She stuffed a large red crab into her mouth, her sharp beast teeth crunching non-stop, flattering her fox Great King, “The Great King makes the best crabs!”

Cang Ran saw the little hedgehog chewing haphazardly and swallowing directly. She patted her hedgehog head, “Can you even taste it like that? Learn from Muyu. Look how well she shells them.”

Yun Muyu had shelled a portion of crab for everyone. Hearing her Mistress praise her, her eyes curved into a smile, “I’m not that good either. If Sister Hedgehog can’t do it, I can help shell them.”

Just as Yun Muyu was about to hand over the shelled crab meat, Cang Ran had finished preparing the crab roe noodles for Tan Qingxuan and quickly said, “Eat your own. You don’t need to shell them for us. Eat more. I think you’ve grown taller recently.”

Tan Qingxuan also looked over and noticed that Cang Ran’s observation was indeed meticulous. After a period apart, Yun Muyu had grown considerably more striking. Her features were more captivating, and her cultivation had also advanced by two stages.

Yun Muyu, feeling cared for, blushed slightly and said happily, “Really? I haven’t noticed myself recently.”

The little hedgehog laughed foolishly, raising her small paws and standing on her back feet to ask, “Great King, do you think I’ve grown taller?”

Cang Ran paused for a second before consoling her, “You will grow taller once you transform into your human form.”

The little hedgehog’s smile vanished. Her little black bean eyes blinked twice, and the motion of chewing the crab shell in her mouth also slowed down.

Seeing her disappointment, Cang Ran quickly comforted her, “It’s alright. You are already very cute like this.”

The little hedgehog whined twice, “Then I’ll grow taller later.”

She was still far from the transformation stage. To grow taller, she still had to wait another hundred years.

The little hedgehog intended to quietly droop her dejected head onto the dining table when no one was looking, but she accidentally bumped and sent a large pile of crab shells flying.

The crab shells fell from above, and the entire hedgehog’s body was covered in the sharp red shells stuck to her quills, making her look like a strange little monster.

Cang Ran couldn’t help but laugh. She brushed the crab shells off the little hedgehog, “You can become smaller later and stand on the Great King’s shoulder to look at the scenery. You’ll be taller than everyone else.”

The little hedgehog cheered up, “Thank you, Great King! I want to be with the Great King forever!”

Cang Ran smiled knowingly. After ensuring Tan Qingxuan finished her meal, she took the steamed crabs and wine and, as usual, went to the dungeon to visit Huazhao daily.

Today, Zheng Mingxin was on duty. In her white robe and with her long sword, she looked heroic from a distance, but upon seeing Cang Ran, her composure immediately broke. She quickly scurried over and called out, “Senior Cang Ran, you’re here.”

Cang Ran found her baby-fat face quite adorable and decided to share some crabs with her, “I made some crabs. Do you want some?”

Zheng Mingxin waved her hand, “No need. Senior Sister Mingyue made some for us this morning. We ate it with Master. Are you here to bring food to the bird demon again?”

Cang Ran nodded slightly, “I’m just checking in. Did Huazhao confess today?”

Zheng Mingxin whispered, “No, Master says her mouth is exceptionally stubborn. She instructed us not to give her anything to eat or drink.”

Cang Ran gossiped, “Did your Master use torture on Huazhao?”

Zheng Mingxin scratched her head, puzzled, “Master is the most gentle person. She has never hit me or Senior Sister. At most, she makes us copy lessons. How could she use torture?”

Cang Ran realized she had misunderstood. It seemed gossip shouldn’t be believed casually, “Never mind then. I was just asking. Is True Person Yuheng not inside right now?”

Zheng Mingxin shook her head, “She’s not. My Master hates that bird to the extreme. If it weren’t for the interrogation, she wouldn’t bother seeing the bird demon. Senior Cang Ran, you can go in, but don’t stay too long, okay?”

If Cang Ran hadn’t seen Song Zhen on the verge of fiend-hood, she would have almost believed her. Song Zhen’s words were as tough as her life.

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