59 - The Cannon Fodder is Prepared to Divorce

If you had ten days to command a world-renowned powerhouse, what would you choose to do? Save all living beings? Destroy the heavens and the earth? Or perhaps seek divine weapons and elixirs? Maybe even have her answer the secrets of the universe to help you ascend to immortality? Hehehe, Ji Wunian waved her fingers dismissively, clearly mocking everyone for being too shallow. What she wanted was one of the rarest things in the world! Look at those soft, pointy ears, those curled-up little paws, that swaying white tail! "Ah... so cute..." Ji Wunian was half-leaning against the window, her eyes fixed on her small disciple. Because she had grown a beast's tail, Ye Er had to modify her apprentice robes. To maintain a proper appearance, she adjusted her top to a longer style, covering the place where her tail emerged, though it made her behind look a bit puffy when she sat. That white tail, placed at her side, looked like a bundle of soft fur. "Is it really that cute?" "Yes..." Those ears were tenderly white, except the tips were black. The fur there was slightly longer, sticking out and curling up, leaping with every movement of the ears and making one's heart tremble. "Was it from a Beast Transformation Pill?" "Yes..." Ah... the tail moved as well. "Did you refine it?" "Naturally." Ji Wunian flicked her long sleeve, feeling annoyed, "Are you—Brother, Brother..." Embarrassed, she smiled while still sneaking peeks inside through the window. Zhao Zichen didn't bother to follow her gaze. After all, this matter had spread across the entire sect since early morning. He merely smiled warmly, "Am I annoying?" "Not at all. How could the Sect Master ever be annoying?" she replied hastily. "Do you know what to do?" "I'll head to the Reflection Peak to copy scriptures immediately," Ji Wunian stood up straight, "One thousand eight hundred times for 'Disciple's Instruction', four hundred times for 'Medical Classics', five hundred times for 'Beast Records'." Having not disciplined Ji Wunian for such a long time, Zhao Zichen nearly forgot how compliant his junior sister could be. "Then go ahead." "Okay," Ji Wunian summoned her wind spirit, not forgetting to call out before leaving, "Ye Er, wait for your master to return!" "..." Yue Bai lowered her head, even her ears drooping forward. Really, why did it have to come to this? "...isn't it because you brought this upon yourself?" Jiu Yi said coolly. Overwhelmed with a sense of mysterious remorse, Yue Bai had unwisely agreed to an unequal pact with Ji Wunian. This mischievous immortal master had indeed grasped the opportunity, making Ye Er the most eye-catching little cub in the sect. A cub, indeed—a little fox cub that had yet to grow up. The herbal master who was about to begin a lecture had been upstaged the moment Ji Wunian appeared with Ye Er. And later, when the Sect Master took Ji Wunian away, the lively scene shifted almost everyone's attention to a certain junior sister hiding in the corner. Ye Er was already small. Even with the added bulk from her tail, she still had that pitiful look that made everyone want to protect her from her mischievous master. "…Ye Er," Zhao Qi, sitting next to Ye Er, had invited her to listen to the lecture, "Did you offend Immortal Master Ji, or...?” Her thick ears twitched, revealing a bit of pink amidst the white fur. Yue Bai, unaware of it, made a movement that left Zhao Qi staring. So cute. Want to touch. "...Master said she developed a new medicine during her seclusion and wanted to test it on me..." Yue Bai didn't want others to think there was discord between them, "It should fade away in a few days." Zhao Qi, not knowing what to say, stared awkwardly at those twitching fox ears, "So...Immortal Master Ji can refine medicine too..." "...Yes..." Ye Er nodded. The ears moved up and down with her bobbing head and then drooped like a wilted little flower, the tips almost touching her black hair. So cute; want to touch. Zhao Qi held back, resisting the urge to raise her hands, but couldn't help secretly touching the tail resting beside her. She only touched the fur with her fingertips, not the flesh; it shouldn't be noticeable. So soft and comfortable... "Aqi?" The tail shifted due to someone turning around, and Zhao Qi could only watch regretfully as that softness moved away. "Nothing, really..." Zhao Qi coughed dryly, not daring to meet Ye Er's gaze, "Let's focus on the lecture." ...Immortal Master Ji's pranks aside, she does do some good things occasionally. "You've made her blush." Jiu Yi remarked, "Even when being cute, you should be aware of it..." "Um?" Puzzled, Yue Bai’s ears twitched slightly, her head lowered, actually feeling a bit overwhelmed by everyone’s stares, "What do you mean?" Jiu Yi glanced at Zhao Qi, her face turning red, and decided to drop it, "Nothing..." After the lecture, Yue Bai quickly returned to Qinglin Hall, informing Zhao Qi that she'd likely stay hidden for a few days. Originally, she hadn't planned to attend the lecture, but Ji Wunian insisted since she had already mentioned it. Zhao Qi, seeing her adorable state, could guess the reasons and reassured her. Ji Wunian went to Reflection Peak to copy scriptures, and Yue Bai instead found some peace in Qinglin Hall that afternoon. Under the blue sky and white clouds, surrounded by green trees and yellow flowers, Yue Bai curled up on a chair, hugging her tail in her wide robes. "…You seem too comfortable," Jiu Yi commented at the tail swaying side to side, her "mouth" twitching, "It looks like you're quite used to your tail…" Away from everyone's sight, Yue Bai didn't mind these things. The tail and all were no big deal. Additionally, her own tail, with its snow-white fur and soft texture, was something she couldn't resist touching. Long and plush, it felt great to hold. Teasing her nose with her tail, the silky texture pleased her. The tail itself even felt soft. With her love for fur, Yue Bai adored her own tail, her ears perking up with joy, twitching like little fans. What sort of self-punishment was this? It felt more like a reward. Jiu Yi could only roll her eyes. Helpless. Thankfully, someone brought Yue Bai back to her senses. Luo Changhe, having caught wind of rumors, came to Qinglin Hall to see her. The several senior sisters from Jingyu Peak, who had previously accompanied Ye Er, also came to visit, making the hall unusually lively with five people. "...Not sure whether to commend Immortal Master Ji for her skills or scold her for her mischief..." Guan Sheng, the first to approach, pinched Ye Er's left ear. The curved, pointy ear felt slightly elastic under the gentle pressure, rubbing smoothly against her fingertips... "Uh..." "Does it hurt?" The ear twitched twice and then stood up straight. Ye Er felt a bit embarrassed, "No, it doesn't hurt." ...It actually feels quite good. Jiu Yi rolled her eyes to the heavens. No hope. "…So soft," the other three senior sisters squatted behind Ye Er, each poking part of her tail, taking turns finding the tip. Si Mian asked gently, "Does it feel uncomfortable?" "…No discomfort," Yue Bai moved the tail slightly to prevent them from always toying with its tip, "You get used to it..." "I heard that the beast tribes below the mountains often use this appearance to enchant people," Si Mian, younger than the others, watched her intently, "I thought a half-beast, half-human form would be terrifying... but..." Another plump senior sister straightened up and hugged Ye Er tightly, "Too cute!" Yue Bai found herself trapped between her breasts, unable to move, her tail stiffening. “Don’t do that,” Guan Sheng, unwilling to see her little sister suffer, pulled Ye Er away and into her own arms, caressing her ears, "Don’t scare her." The ear rubs still felt really pleasant. With her head lowered, Yue Bai’s tail swayed, shedding a few tiny white hairs. Jiu Yi couldn’t bear to watch and opted for self-imposed oblivion. One by one, the senior sisters took turns holding and caressing her, taking full advantage of Ji Wunian’s absence. Luo Changhe, jealous to his core, could only bite his nails. Men could never compete with women in their love for fur. He finally got a chance to be alone with her in the kitchen when she went to fetch snacks for the sisters. “Junior Sister Ye…” Yue Bai, not fond of crowds but pleased from the tail and ear rubbing, felt good-natured, “Senior Brother Luo?” What is it like when a usually reserved junior sister suddenly becomes cute? It was like the time Ye Er held her little pet, her eyes gleaming, like tasting the sweetest candy combined with the most fragrant honey, radiating a heartwarming delight. “Ahem,” Luo Changhe coughed, finally understanding Zhao Qi’s warning about watching for blushes, “I know you’ve been… inconvenienced… lately, so you’re staying in the hall. I was thinking…” “Little Ye!” A gust of wind, an individual passed by Luo Changhe, swooping behind Ye Er, snatching the freshly made dessert she held. The treat, shaped like a cherry blossom with five petals, lost two and a half petals in a bite. After chewing a few times, the person frowned, “…Ye Er, too sweet.” With that, she raised Ye Er’s hand, biting off the remaining petals in one gulp. …If it’s too sweet, why eat it? Yue Bai, already annoyed by Ji Wunian’s entrance, felt even more upset when she ruffled her hair, but softened due to external presence, "Master, Senior Brother Luo is still here..." "Luo Changhe, want some?" Ji Wunian seemingly just noticed Luo Changhe. Hugging Ye Er, she took another piece from the tray and offered it to him. "It's really tasty." "N-No, thank you," Luo Changhe bowed to Ji Wunian. "Immortal Ji, do you have business with Junior Sister Ye?" "Not really..." Ji Wunian swallowed the sweet, unable to resist the fox ears. She moved closer and gently nibbled on one. "I just came to see my disciple..." Jiu Yi commented, "...Aren't you afraid of getting fur in your mouth?" Having experienced Ji Wunian's sharp bites before, Yue Bai feared she'd bite hard again. She quickly leaned her head away, though her waist was still in her master's grip. To escape, she had to speak up, "Master, Senior Sister Guan Sheng and the others are still waiting outside..." "Oh," Ji Wunian finally seemed to notice. With a long arm, she set the tray Ye Er was holding back on the table. This time, she didn't just hug Ye Er; she pulled her entirely into her embrace, holding her waist with one hand, cheek pressed against hers, and pinching her perky fox ear with the other. "Alright, let me hug you quickly, then I have to go back to Reflection Peak..." ...There's still another person here! Yue Bai would rather Ji Wunian hug her face-to-face than this awkward situation where she had to look Luo Changhe in the eye. Luo Changhe was equally at a loss for what to do, witnessing Ye Er's discomfort, yet unable to rescue her from the immortal master's grip. Ji Wunian closed her eyes, intent on drawing energy from her young disciple for the upcoming scripture copying, completely ignoring him... Fortunately, Guan Sheng and the others arrived just then, spotting Ji Wunian through the doorway. They all called out, "Immortal Ji." "Hmm." Ji Wunian, snapped back to reality, finally released Ye Er. Taking the tray of treats, she joyfully walked out, "These snacks are too sweet. I'll eat them for you. Ye Er will make another batch." ...If they're too sweet, why take them? Yue Bai was truly irritated, but could she show it? No. Ji Wunian came and went in a hurry, leaving Guan Sheng and the others dumbfounded for a moment before entering the kitchen. "What was that about with Immortal Ji..." "Master probably just wanted a snack..." Ye Er chuckled bitterly. "The ones I just made were taken. Would you mind waiting a bit longer?" "Is it troublesome?" Si Mian stepped closer, seizing the chance to pinch Ye Er's ear again. "If it's too much trouble, forget it..." "It's no trouble at all." Yue Bai intended to maintain her friendly and endearing image, which was more effective with her fox ears and tail. "See if we can help with anything?" The plump senior sister leaned in, petting Yue Bai's tail. Seeing the small kitchen getting crowded, Guan Sheng stepped forward and patted Luo Changhe on the shoulder. The road is long, and Ji Wunian's disciple isn't easily won over.