Chapter 573: 659 The ’Enthusiasm’ After Leaving Customs
This sound, ’Master’, caused a thunderous shake in Chen Mo’s mind. The soft, petite voice naturally reminded one of a young girl.
"Xiao Jiu, was it you who called me Master?" Chen Mo saw that Xiao Jiu hadn’t opened her mouth.
Xiao Jiu nodded her head: "Master, after forming the contract, our minds became linked, I’m communicating with you through telepathy."
"I see." Chen Mo nodded and then asked, "Is this your original voice? It sounds quite young. How old are you, Xiao Jiu?"
Xiao Jiu nodded and shook her head: "I don’t know. After I woke up, that person caught me, and then you rescued me. I can’t really remember anything from before."
"Do you remember your name or how you ended up here?" His master had told him that Xiao Jiu was a royal fox from the Qingqiu Spirit Fox race, with a high status, yet she ended up in this land of sins.
"I can’t remember clearly. Although I’ve recently recalled some things, they’re all about cultivation. Everything else is unclear." Xiao Jiu lifted a paw, gesturing in front of Chen Mo.
Chen Mo closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and immersed his consciousness into the sea of awareness, discovering a golden seal floating above it. This was the contract, also known as the Spirit Seal.
If Chen Mo were to die, this Spirit Seal would shatter, leading to Xiao Jiu’s death as well.
This was Chen Mo’s measure to avoid being hunted by the Qingqiu Spirit Fox tribe once they discovered this matter.
Chen Mo opened his eyes, patted Xiao Jiu’s head, and activated the Spirit Seal in his sea of awareness, communicating with it through his thoughts: "From now on, communication between us will be much easier."
"By the way, Xiao Jiu, what is your current strength?" Chen Mo asked.
"Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, Master," Xiao Jiu answered seriously.
"Oh. What, Middle Stage Foundation Establishment?!" Chen Mo was so shocked his jaw almost hit the floor. When he rescued her before, aside from her distinctive fur, she wasn’t much different from other foxes. How long has it been?
Not even a year, right?
And she’s already at Middle Stage Foundation Establishment?
Even cheating wouldn’t have sped up my progress this quickly.
Could it be that she has some hidden talents?
"Xiao Jiu, how did you achieve this?" Chen Mo curiously inquired.
"Master, it seems I only need to eat to increase my strength," Xiao Jiu replied.
Chen Mo: "..."
Did you hear that? Does that sound like something a person would say?
Just eating to increase strength, that’s too easy.
Is the gap between humans and demons really that vast?
Chen Mo truly felt a bit defeated.
"Xiao Jiu, in the future, I’ll have to rely on you to protect me," Chen Mo joked.
Yet Xiao Jiu seriously nodded: "Don’t worry, Master, Xiao Jiu will certainly keep you safe."
"Thank you, Xiao Jiu." Chen Mo ruffled Xiao Jiu’s head like one would pet a cat, then said, "Xiao Jiu, how about using a different term? Don’t call me Master."
"Then what should I call you, Master?"
"Just call me by my name."
"No."
"Then how about ’My Lord’?"
"’My Lord’ doesn’t sound good. How about Xiao Jiu calling you ’Master Sir’?" A hint of shyness flashed in Xiao Jiu’s eyes as she said, "That’s what we call our masters."
"Uh... let’s stick to ’Master’ then."
Having a fox call him ’Master Sir’ felt a bit strange to Chen Mo.
"Master." Xiao Jiu leapt up and jumped into Chen Mo’s arms.
After playing around for a while with Xiao Jiu, Chen Mo ended his seclusion and emerged from the secret chamber.
In the secret chamber, time was blurred; it was impossible to distinguish day from night. Chen Mo only knew that a long time had passed and planned to ask Chun Lan and others about recent happenings.
However, seeing the sun set in the west, it was already afternoon.
As Chen Mo arrived at the backyard, his gaze was drawn to a figure on the swing under the tree.
A refined and intelligent beauty in a golden silk dress was sitting on the swing, gripping the ropes with both hands. Her long, silk-covered legs stretched straight as the swing swayed. Her delicate cheeks were like White Jade, her doe-like eyes filled with warmth and affection. As she noticed Chen Mo, her eyes lit up, and a joyful smile appeared on her face. She called out, "Husband."
Getting off the swing, she moved gracefully toward Chen Mo: "You’ve come out of seclusion?"
"Zhen’Er." Seeing Luo Zhen, Chen Mo felt as though three years had passed. He quickly went to greet her, wrapping his arms around her waist and lifting her off the ground, spinning her around in circles.
"Chirp chirp..." Not far behind, Xiao Jiu made a dissatisfied noise but didn’t further disturb them, leaping onto the roof and leaving.
"Husband, gentle... gently, my waist is going to break." Luo Zhen was held tightly, seemingly being absorbed into Chen Mo’s body; his grip around her waist felt like it would snap her in two.
"I’m just too happy." Chen Mo loosened his grip a bit; having reached the realm of Bone Refining, he got carried away with excitement and didn’t control his strength.
Luo Zhen’s face turned as red as an apple, recalling their first night together. He was just as happy then.
"Husband... ooh..."
Luo Zhen wanted to suggest going back to the room. Although they were in the backyard, everyone inside knew about their relationship. However, she feared her sisters would be jealous seeing her husband being so affectionate with her outdoors right after coming out of seclusion. But before she could finish her suggestion, Chen Mo sealed her words with a kiss.
Chen Mo put Luo Zhen down, wrapped his arms around her waist, and gave her unmarred cheeks two fierce kisses. After being celibate for so long, holding her warm and soft body filled him with joy. Were they not outside, he might have pushed her to the ground right then and there.
After their lips parted, Chen Mo started nibbling on Luo Zhen’s slender neck, pulling open her collar with his hands as he explored her body.
"Husband, let’s go back... back to the room..." Luo Zhen panted rapidly.
Instead of moving, Chen Mo, while appreciating Luo Zhen’s ample bosom, inquired about recent events.
"The Wan Kingdom won a great victory, General Huangfu sent back the battle report to the residence. Wan Kingdom’s Hui Xian Princess is also staying at the residence. Over at the Gunpowder Workshop, expansion has been completed too. Husband... let’s go back to the room and discuss." Luo Zhen felt as if her strength was melting away.
Chen Mo turned Luo Zhen to face him, then lifted her up, with her two long silk-clad legs wrapping around him, and asked, "No news from the Desolate Kingdom?"
"Yes, the Desolate Kingdom sent Wei Ying back and brought along a non-aggression treaty between the two countries. The Empress Dowager is waiting for you to come out of seclusion to make a decision." Luo Zhen held onto Chen Mo’s neck with one hand and tidied his collar with the other, her eyes tender.
Luo Zhen’s room was next to Miaozhen’s, to reach her room you had to pass by Miaozhen’s.
Miaozhen’s window was open, and before they got close, a voice floated out:
"Wanqiu, you can’t let Round Ball eat this much anymore. It’s not like a cat; it’s almost turned into a pig."
"It used to have three meals a day, I reduced it to two with smaller portions, but instead of losing weight, it’s gained! It must be sneaking food when I’m not looking. I can barely carry it now."
"Meow~~"
