The little fox thought the same. Since the situation was so simple, taking the Fuxi Qin fragment wouldn't require any explanation to Ou Xiaoxue, who likely knew nothing.
Whether Song Chuyue knew about the Fuxi Qin fragment's existence wasn't particularly important. Both Ye Tiancheng and the little fox were certain of this. She wouldn't have had the chance to spread rumors, and even if she wanted to later, her only confidante would likely be Ou Xiaoxue, who would never believe her.
As for why Song Chuyue wouldn't have a chance to tell anyone else about this matter, it wasn't because Ye Tiancheng and the little fox would harm her to silence her.
It was precisely because Song Chuyue harbored ill intentions towards Ou Xiaoxue and had been secretly harming her that, after Ye Tiancheng and the little fox resolved everything, even if they hadn't acted against Song Chuyue, she would still face repercussions for her actions against Ou Xiaoxue.
Once evil arts were employed and malevolent spirits were used to harm Ou Xiaoxue, all those involved would not escape unscathed if the attempt ultimately failed; they would inevitably suffer backlash.
The more malicious the deeds, the more severe the backlash. Based on the current situation, neither Ye Tiancheng nor the little fox believed Song Chuyue would survive the backlash. They didn't hide this fact and directly informed Ou Xiaoxue about the repercussions.
Ou Xiaoxue's expression was somewhat stunned upon hearing this. However, she wasn't a saint. After being harmed to this extent, she wouldn't say she wanted to let Song Chuyue off the hook. Moreover, Song Chuyue was suffering backlash precisely because she had tried to harm her; it was karma.
Even if Ou Xiaoxue couldn't immediately let go of all her feelings for Song Chuyue, there was nothing to say. Good and evil eventually meet their reward; the cycle of heaven was just like this.
Upon learning the truth, Ou Xiaoxue's emotions were undoubtedly low. However, when she thought about her past experiences and the troubles she had endured, and that everything would soon come to an end, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
Regardless of how carefree and cheerful Ou Xiaoxue appeared on the surface, acting somewhat absent-minded and perhaps not very bright, she still felt immense pressure and suppression in her heart.
When she felt distressed and her life was threatened, she was bound to be afraid, causing her to live in constant anxiety.
If it weren't for the reliable presence of Ye Tiancheng and the little fox, Ou Xiaoxue would have likely collapsed long ago.
Ou Xiaoxue thought to herself that if Ye Tiancheng and the little fox hadn't appeared and given her hope, she might have lost the will to live if she had been tormented for any longer.
After saying what needed to be said, Ye Tiancheng returned to his room and then proactively called Hou Mingzhu. Hou Mingzhu had already arrived. If Ou Xiaoxue hadn't been present, even if Ye Tiancheng couldn't meet Hou Mingzhu yet, they might have already connected, perhaps communicating through the air barrier.
Hou Mingzhu and the others would definitely come to visit Ye Tiancheng and the little fox. Fatty had also come along. While Ye Tiancheng felt both helpless and touched, he was relieved knowing he was confident he could persuade Fatty to return and not involve him further.
When Hou Mingzhu received Ye Tiancheng's call, Ye Qingcheng was by her side. Ye Tiancheng had initiated a video call, so they could see each other. As soon as Ye Qingcheng saw Ye Tiancheng, she immediately greeted him.
"Dad, Mom and I are coming to find you! Mom said I can live with you for a while after this. Are you calling to pick me up now?"
The phone was in Ye Qingcheng's hand, and Hou Mingzhu, holding Ye Qingcheng, also appeared in the video frame.
After Ye Qingcheng greeted Ye Tiancheng, Hou Mingzhu spoke, "My daughter knew she was coming to find you. As soon as she saw you calling, she wanted to answer the phone and say hello first."
"Ye Tiancheng, how are things on your end? Has the formation opened? When will I bring our daughter to find you?"
Ye Tiancheng first responded to his daughter's greeting, and then, addressing Ye Qingcheng's question similarly to Hou Mingzhu's, he answered them together.
He first said to Ye Qingcheng, "Qingcheng, Dad will indeed be able to pick you up and have you live with me soon. Will you be unaccustomed to it if Mom can't accompany you? Will you miss Mom?"
Upon hearing Ye Tiancheng's words, Ye Qingcheng turned to look at her mother, Hou Mingzhu, and then turned back to answer Ye Tiancheng, "I will still miss Mom. But I know Mom is doing this for my own good, and I miss Dad a little too, so it's okay. Qingcheng isn't afraid."
"But, won't Mom be living with us too? Can't Mom live with us?"
Hou Mingzhu replied from behind, "Although Mom really wants to be with Qingcheng, Mom also has very important work to do and needs to be out and about, so it's really impossible."
"If possible, Mom also wants to be with Qingcheng. Qingcheng, you need to be good and obedient while you're with Dad during this time. If there's a chance, Mom will occasionally come over and live with you for a while, okay?"
Hearing her mother coax her like this, Ye Qingcheng knew that since Hou Mingzhu had said it, she would definitely do it. Moreover, Ye Qingcheng was indeed a sensible and obedient child. She was very considerate, and Hou Mingzhu had raised her very well, so she also loved her mom and dad.
Therefore, Ye Qingcheng obediently replied with great understanding, "Okay, then I hope Mom's work can finish soon, and then our family can live together."
Ye Tiancheng saw the two of them, one big and one small, finalize their arrangements with a few words each, and then he said, "Things are progressing very smoothly on Dad's side. It shouldn't be long now. If we're lucky, it should be resolved by tomorrow."
Then, Ye Tiancheng said to Hou Mingzhu, "Around tomorrow, if there are no unexpected issues, I will contact you in advance. Remember to come quickly. After I obtain the Fuxi Qin fragment, this formation will only be open for an hour before it disappears to an unknown location again, so you must be fast."
"I've already sent you the address. Qingcheng is my daughter, and her talent is extraordinary. She inherited it from me, so she won't be like others who can't find their way."
As Ye Tiancheng spoke, he looked at Ye Qingcheng, "Qingcheng, when Mom brings you over tomorrow, if you notice Mom walking in circles or something similar, remember to remind Mom and tell her how to walk in a straight line forward, okay?"
Ye Qingcheng nodded repeatedly upon hearing Ye Tiancheng's request, "I will definitely help Mom look at the path carefully!"
Ye Tiancheng felt a little more at ease. There was nothing he could do if no one could reach the air barrier. Ye Tiancheng couldn't send Hou Mingzhu a guiding talisman.
If Song Chuyue were not problematic, Ye Tiancheng could have asked her to help deliver the guiding talisman to Hou Mingzhu and the others.
However, it was now clear that Song Chuyue was the culprit behind Ou Xiaoxue's misfortunes, possibly the main culprit. In such a situation, how could Ye Tiancheng dare to let his wife and daughter get close to such a person? He only hoped that Song Chuyue would never come into contact with Hou Mingzhu and Ye Qingcheng.
Ye Tiancheng then said to Hou Mingzhu, "When you come over tomorrow, I will also maintain contact with you throughout the entire journey, keeping the video call active. Remember not to hang up. This way, even if there are other unexpected situations, I can help guide you."
"There really isn't a better way, and no reliable person to help deliver the guiding talisman. However, Fatty is also coming along, and he'll be with you. I feel a bit more at ease. Under normal circumstances, there shouldn't be any accidents."
Hou Mingzhu nodded and said, "When I contacted you before, I thought you would need more time to resolve things here. I didn't expect it to be so much faster than I imagined."
Ye Tiancheng felt very helpless when Hou Mingzhu said this, but the situation had pushed him to this point, so he naturally had to do his best. "I was worried about you. Actually, I was really troubled. Before yesterday, we had no clues at all, and we were quite lucky."
"The little fox accidentally discovered a clue. Before that, we truly had no idea, and it was a headache. There was no breakthrough, and we were both getting anxious."
"Because of these sudden developments, the little fox and I have been pushing ourselves to the limit these past two days, rushing to make progress. We dealt with over a dozen malevolent spirits in one go, and then we got stuck on finding the fragment. We tried thinking from many different angles and searched everywhere, but we couldn't find where the fragment was."
Seeing Ye Tiancheng's helplessness, Hou Mingzhu knew that this was a sign of Ye Tiancheng's genuine concern for her and their daughter.
Moreover, after hearing what Ye Tiancheng said, she couldn't help but feel a little worried. After Ye Tiancheng finished speaking, she asked with great concern, "Compared to us, our situation hasn't reached a particularly dangerous point, so we're not rushing like this."
"Don't push yourself so hard. Even if you don't take care of yourself, you should take care of yourself for me and our daughter."
"Have you been injured? Is the injury serious? What about the little fox? He's so young and has to do so many dangerous things with you."
Nothing major had happened, and Ye Tiancheng greatly appreciated Hou Mingzhu's concern for him. Hou Mingzhu and Ye Qingcheng's positions in his heart were now very stable and unshakeable. Of course, he didn't want Hou Mingzhu to worry too much.
Therefore, Ye Tiancheng comforted Hou Mingzhu, saying, "I haven't suffered any major injuries, and neither has the little fox. I will definitely protect him well and not let him face any life-threatening danger when he does dangerous things with me. I, as the adult, will be the one to face the truly dangerous situations."
"Although I have sustained some injuries, none of them have been serious. They are just minor injuries that would heal quickly even without treatment. You don't need to worry about me; I know my limits and won't make you and our daughter worry too much."
Hou Mingzhu observed Ye Tiancheng's expression and knew he wasn't pretending or lying. She understood him well enough, so she felt a little more relieved, knowing that Ye Tiancheng was truly fine.
However, Ye Qingcheng was also very concerned about Ye Tiancheng. Hearing that her father was injured made her even more worried. In a child's eyes, injuries were serious matters. She asked with concern, "Is Dad injured? Does it hurt a lot? Is it really not serious? I'll blow on it for Dad!"