Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 522: Chapter 26: Bloodline Upgrade! The Fox’s Recompense _3

Speaking of which, he was really taking advantage here. Now that they had a certain connection, he could ask for her help with a clear conscience. This was certainly better than relying on the Academic Palace’s backing, as they could not readily interfere with worldly disputes.

“Alright, in order to thank you for saving me during the Heavenly Tribulation,” the Seven-tailed Fire Fox nuzzled against Wang Shouzhe, “I am willing to cultivate together with you.”

Together?

Together, what?

Wang Shouzhe nearly tossed the fox out, glancing around nervously as though guilty. This is forbidden content!!! How could this be so nonchalantly discussed?!!

What made him sweat even more was that she was currently just a fox, not even a humanoid creature. How could Wang Shouzhe possibly degenerate to this level?

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“No! Absolutely not!” Wang Shouzhe responded with righteous indignation, “To avoid incurring the harsh punishment of the Heavenly Dao Laws, at the very least, you must ascend to Level Nine and transform before we can discuss this.”

To reach Level Nine and transform was to stand equal to a Magic Realm big shot. Given the Seven-tailed Fire Fox’s current status, reaching Level Eight was still possible, but the transformation tribulation was extremely challenging.

Moreover, Spirit Beasts matured at a slower rate than humans. Even if she could cultivate to the peak of Level Eight, it would take ages. By that time, Wang Shouzhe would either have ascended to the Magic Realm or become one of the Wang family’s ancestors!

Luckily, although she was highly intelligent and aware, she was still too naive and quickly agreed, “Then it’s a deal. But during this time, you should not cultivate with any other Spirit Beast.”

Wang Shouzhe felt a flash of irritation. He, the respected Wang Family Head, wouldn’t have such elusive thoughts, would he?

Just at that moment.

Lady Bilian and the others rushed in. Seeing Wang Shouzhe and the fox unscathed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their faces alight with excitement.

“Fourth Uncle, it’s great to see you unharmed.” Wang Zongsheng bear-hugged Wang Shouzhe, his eyes welling up. “If not for the power of the Tribulation Cloud Gale, I would have rushed in to save you. What would our Wang family do if you died?”

“Stop it and get off my clothes with your snotty nose; this suit is quite expensive.” Upon exerting mysterious energy, Wang Shouzhe pushed him away, “When did your Fourth Uncle ever face an easy death?” He said this, but felt secretly moved inside. The Wang family, having endured many difficulties together, was much more united than other families.

“Congratulations to the Old Ancestor Fox on the successful promotion to Level Seven.” Lady Bilian and the few heads of the Yuwen Clan’s families congratulated the Seven-tailed Fire Fox, “Old Ancestor Fox, please come with us. We will refurbish the Tianhu Pavilion before you move in again.”

Lady Bilian was filled with zest. The fact that the Old Ancestor Fox ascended to Level Seven under her watch, albeit her contribution was not too significant, still meant that the Fox could protect the Yuwen Clan for one to two thousand years.

Some Spirit Beasts were like that — they enjoyed extended longevity compared to humans. Among them, the lifespan of the Fire Fox species was not the longest. If a Spirit Tortoise ascended to Level Seven, it would be even more terrifying as they might live for seven to eight thousand years or even more.

Of course, the Fire Fox had its own advantages. Its combat power was substantial. Whether it was the Illusion Technique or the fire-based abilities, it enjoyed an edge over Purple Abode Realm cultivators of the same level.

This was unlike the Level Seven Water Spirit Tortoise, which was better suited for defense rather than expansion.

“There’s no need to go to such lengths.” The Seven-tailed Fire Fox, lounging in Wang Shouzhe’s arms, spoke lazily and impatiently, “You can take your time repairing the Tianhu Pavilion. I can just stay with my brother for a while.”

“We will follow the Old Ancestor Fox’s…” Lady Bilian suddenly exclaimed, as if struck by lightning, “Bro~brother~~~? Are you referring to Old Ancestor Fox’s brother as…”

“It is my unworthy self, Madam.” Wang Shouzhe greeted with a bow. “We just swore an oath to become siblings, and it’s normal for a sister to go home for a while. Don’t worry too much.”

Worry about your soul!

Lady Bilian was both anxious and angry. Her hair stood on end. “Wang Shouzhe, how dare you become siblings with our Old Ancestor Fox? You’ve crossed the line.”

Wang Shouzhe watched Lady Bilian rage, sighing inside. If I were truly shameless, we would be a couple, not siblings. Then, your Yuwen Clan wouldn’t even be able to get a single fox hair…

Alas, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t toughen up his skin enough.

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