Becoming a fox fairy from Liaozhai

Chapter 779: Fate is beyond human control

Cuiyun woke up several days later. What she saw when she opened her eyes was no longer the bridal chamber decorated with pearl curtains, but just a dry and clean cave.

The little fox who was watching over Cuiyun saw her wake up and said with a smile, "Miss, are you awake?"

Cuiyun sat up, and she no longer felt the pain from the lightning strike. Instead, she felt a sense of relief. She looked at the strange little fox, who looked like a human being, wearing a jacket and skirt, dragging a tail, and wearing two buns. She looked innocent and cute.

But Cuiyun was somewhat alert and asked, "Where is this place?"

The little fox said, "This is Longpan Mountain Ruyun Peak. You were picked up by Mr. Gong from the Fox Courtyard on the way and he asked my sister to take care of you here."

"You found it?"

"I don't know either. You take a rest first. I'll call my sister over."

The little fox came out of the cave and called to the mountain: "Sister Hua, the little fox lady is awake!"

The fox's cry startled the birds, which circled over the mountain, conveying the message.

After a while, Cuiyun felt a fragrant breeze blowing in from outside, carrying the scent of flowers that she could not distinguish. A gentle and beautiful woman led the little fox girl into the cave, with a smile in her eyes, and said, "Miss Cuiyun, it seems that you are better now."

Shi Hua was not surprised to see Cuiyun's vigilant eyes. If a fox girl wandering outside was not on guard, she would have died many times.

Cuiyun bowed to Shihua and said, "Thank you for your care, young lady. May I know your name?"

Shi Hua introduced Ruyun Peak to her.

"My name is Shi Hua, the eldest in the family, with a younger brother and two younger sisters. I am famous for wine, poetry, and tea. Miss Cuiyun, please follow me."

Shi Hua led Cuiyun out of the cave and saw the vast sea of ​​clouds above their heads, the pine wind and bamboo forest, and the lush mountains and rivers.

Cuiyun looked at the beautiful scenery in the mountains, and her mind couldn't help but feel broadened, and the depression in her heart was relieved a lot.

Shi Hua said softly, "This is already Wuning's territory. Going south is the populated area. Wuning County Fox Court is located at Fox Hill outside the county."

"The Mr. Gong who rescued you is the one from the Fox Court in Wuning County."

"Fox Courtyard?"

"You don't know Fox Court?"

Cuiyun shook her head and said, "When I was young, I followed my father and wandered in the human world. Later, I lived with a good family and practiced. I have never heard of the Fox Temple."

"That's no wonder. Fox Academy has only been built seven or eight years ago, so it's normal that you don't know about it. Fox Academy is an academy for wild foxes, teaching and guiding them in their cultivation. After you have recuperated for a few more days, you can go and see it in person, and also meet Mr. Gong who saved you."

"Then I must go and pay a visit. I heard from this little sister that it was Mr. Gong who saved me?"

"Yes, Mr. Gong said that because you were pregnant, your Qi was unstable and you were struck by lightning. If you don't take care of it, you might not survive the day..."

"Pregnant!"

Cuiyun felt her heart skip a beat and her eyes widened. Before Shihua could finish speaking, she screamed in surprise.

"You really don't know." Shi Hua pointed at her belly and said, "Although there is no movement yet, it is indeed nurturing a new life."

Cuiyun reached out and touched her belly. She didn’t know if it was a psychological effect, but it seemed like there was indeed a fetus inside, resonating with her breathing and pulse.

"How could this happen?" Cuiyun murmured to herself. For a moment, she was overwhelmed with emotions and became confused.

She originally wanted to serve her mother-in-law until the end of her life and leave her husband with a child as a way of repaying her husband's kindness. But who knew that after having a child, she could not go back to her husband's family.

Shi Hua noticed that she looked strange and asked, "Are you okay?"

Cuiyun was overwhelmed with grief for a moment, tears fell down her eyes, and she hugged Shihua and cried loudly.

Although she was practicing in her husband's house, she and her mother-in-law were indeed as close as mother and daughter. Although her husband was a bad guy, they had ten years of affection for each other. But now everything is gone.

I originally wanted to raise children for my husband's family, but who would have thought that it was because of having children that I lost my husband's family. Once the bond was broken, it could never be connected again.

Shi Hua patted her back and whispered soothing words, trying to piece together the truth from her sobbing and broken sentences, but could only sigh.

Fate has always been like this. When it comes, it is like destiny, which people cannot refuse. When it leaves, it is like a phantom, which people cannot retain.

Regarding this fate, all fox fairies in the world probably have endless feelings to express.

"Mei Xian, you and I have known each other for sixteen years. Now that I am in trouble, I would like to borrow the fox pill. I believe you will not blame me."

Amidst pavilions, towers, trees and mountains and rivers, a man and a woman were sitting opposite each other, with a jade table in the middle, on which was an ice tray, and in the ice tray was a pot of yellow wine.

The man held up a jade pot and poured a pot of wine for the woman opposite him. After watching her drink the wine, he spoke softly and said these words.

The woman had a beautiful face and a graceful demeanor. The cool, refreshing yellow wine in the jade cup made her heart tremble with fear.

"Cheng Sheng, you!"

Meixian slammed the table and stood up suddenly, but she lost her strength all of a sudden and fell back onto the couch, lying on the ground trembling all over.

Cheng Sheng quickly jumped up from the table and backed away repeatedly to avoid the trapped beast fighting and hurting himself.

Mei Xian lay on the ground. The wine she drank went from extremely cold to extremely hot in just a moment. Her internal organs seemed to be boiling, burning and causing her whole body to spasm. She looked at Cheng Sheng again, and the resentment and pain in her eyes made Cheng Sheng feel a little scared.

Although he was terrified, he still did not leave, but advised: "Mei Xian, please help me and give me the fox pill. The county lord is looking for a husband for his daughter for her birthday. If I don't have the fox pill, the Wang family will be the first to win, and my Cheng family will have no place to stand."

Mei Xian was in great pain and said in a hateful voice: "We have known each other for sixteen years. You became successful because of me. Now, for the sake of your so-called future, you are repaying kindness with hatred and taking my life?"

Cheng Sheng could not explain himself, and could only say: "You are a fox, how can you understand the complexity of the human world? The current situation is turbulent, and if you are not careful, your family will be destroyed. If you do not follow the county lord, no matter whether it is the court or the Wang family, they will tear our Cheng family apart and suck our marrow. I have no choice but to do so."

Mei Xian was not willing to give in, and she still stood up shakily with all her strength.

Cheng Sheng took a few steps back and shouted, "Master Wei, why don't you make a move?"

A Taoist priest came out from the corridor, pointed at Mei Xian and said, "Fox demon, you have already drunk the magic water, there is no way you can escape. Fall!"

As Master Wei chanted the spell, Meixian felt an excruciating pain in his stomach, as if a sharp knife was piercing his intestines. He fell to the ground and turned into a yellow fox, spitting out a pill with a faint purple glow from his mouth.

Cheng Sheng was overjoyed and said, "Fox Pill."

Master Wei took out the fox pill and gave it to Cheng Sheng, saying, "Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission. However, this fox has some Taoist skills, unlike a wild fox. I am afraid there will be trouble in the future."

Cheng Sheng smiled and said, "I know her. She originally borrowed my old house in the countryside to practice, and now she raises a group of wild foxes there and learns to teach people."

"Master Wei, please take action and eradicate the roots of the trouble. Don't let the news leak out!"