Chapter 450 - 436: The Little Fox Is Missing!
Tu Jiujiu held Qin Yu’s hand, her gaze frequently darting around.
It was obvious the little girl was filled with curiosity about the majestic palaces surrounding them.
She seemed to not understand anything, standing beneath the red walls and golden rooftops without a hint of awkwardness, as if she had no basic concept of the Imperial Palace or Imperial Capital.
Qin Yu also noticed that this girl, like Little Ling’Er, tightly held onto his hand, snuggling closer as if to nestle into him.
Was her affection directed at him personally?!
That saying, boys should protect themselves when outside, turned out to be true?
The little girl’s behavior was quite unusual.
"I’m Qin Yu, what’s your name?"
Looking at her innocent demeanor, Qin Yu couldn’t help but want to know more about her.
Of course, just the kind of understanding between friends.
Not in-depth.
Because if it were in-depth, it wouldn’t be good!
"Tu Jiujiu."
The girl replied without hesitation, her soft and sweet voice could melt hearts, making one’s body feel weak.
"Can I call you Brother Qin Yu?"
Her every expression carried a touch of fresh charm, easily making one imagine that in a few years, she would definitely become an enchanting demoness capable of causing the downfall of cities.
Of course, even now, her charm was not low at all, effortlessly drawing people in.
If not for Qin Yu’s steadfast mind and principles, anyone else might...
"Sure."
Qin Yu pondered briefly and agreed.
"Brother Qin Yu can also call me Jiujiu."
Seeing Qin Yu agree, Tu Jiujiu’s beautiful eyes filled with a joyful light.
Along the way, Qin Yu asked Tu Jiujiu many questions.
Though she couldn’t clearly state where she lived, it was certain that her home was very far from the Imperial Capital!
"Brother Qin Yu, you’re amazing."
Tu Jiujiu seemed to remember something and suddenly exclaimed.
In the Qingqiu Fox Race, many ancestors with five tails fell under the Celestial Tribulation. It was rumored that even some with six tails didn’t survive it.
Yet Qin Yu actually succeeded in getting through the Celestial Tribulation.
To Tu Jiujiu, this was truly amazing!
The admiration she felt was almost overflowing...
From her eyes.
"What are you talking about?"
Qin Yu rubbed his nose, feeling a bit shy at her praise.
At the same time, he was also quite puzzled.
Indeed, he had some special skills.
Like, his expertise in Spiritual Power, Alchemy, Arrays...
They were decent, right?
"You can..."
Just as Tu Jiujiu was about to speak, she suddenly remembered the Beauty Clan Leader’s instructions.
The Celestial Tribulation was a serious secret for all races.
If Qin Yu found out she came to the Qingqiu because he overcame the Celestial Tribulation, would he suspect her motives were impure?
Would it seem a bit offensive?
Tu Jiujiu perhaps didn’t realize that her current affectionate behavior was already quite offensive.
And not just normally offensive.
"Brother Qin Yu, you’re just amazing."
Tu Jiujiu stopped herself in time and said seriously.
"By the way, Brother Qin Yu, why do you have just one tail but are still so amazing?"
As she spoke, her gaze couldn’t help but drift to Qin Yu’s robes, and she couldn’t resist asking.
In the Qingqiu Fox Race, the number of tails almost determined the limits of one’s strength.
The more tails, the stronger you were!
However, the terror of the Celestial Tribulation caused many ancestors with five or six tails to fall, yet Qin Yu only had one tail—how did he get through the Celestial Tribulation?
"???"
Qin Yu was stunned, utterly confused.
What tail?!
What was this girl talking about?!
"This..."
Following Tu Jiujiu’s gaze, Qin Yu finally understood what she meant by the tail.
He couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of his mouth.
Could this really be noticed?
But...
How was he supposed to explain this?
A tail, wasn’t it just one?
As for being amazing, how did this little girl know?
"Brother Qin Yu, why is your tail in the front?"
Tu Jiujiu was full of curiosity; she had never seen anything like this before.
Such an innocent and pure question made Qin Yu’s face turn red.
In the Imperial Study.
Even the serene Empress showed a slight change in expression upon hearing Tu Jiujiu’s words.
However.
The little fox had a rather vivid description, wasn’t it indeed a tail?
It seemed her worries were unfounded.
This simple little fox was practically gift-wrapped and delivered.
She shouldn’t worry about herself, but maybe about the big fox outside the palace?
"Well... perhaps it’s just a different physique?"
Faced with Tu Jiujiu’s innocent gaze, Qin Yu truly didn’t know how to respond.
"Physique?"
Tu Jiujiu seemed thoughtful, almost ready to show her own tail to Qin Yu, but then she remembered the Beauty Clan Leader’s constant reminders not to expose her tail to any other race.
So, she hesitated and looked at Qin Yu with regret.
...
Bai Yaosha received a message from her younger sister before returning to the small courtyard.
After a night of contemplation, she only felt mentally exhausted.
At this time, the room’s doors and windows were open, yet just upon stepping inside, Bai Yaosha smelled a strange scent.
"What is this smell?"
Bai Yaosha’s elegant nose twitched, her heart filled with curiosity.
It seemed like the scent of some kind of flower...
"There’s no smell, sister must be tired and mistaken."
Beside her, Bai Yaoyin’s heart skipped a beat, yet she feigned composure.
"Really?"
Bai Yaosha was taken aback, then sniffed again seriously, her gaze falling on the bed.