She actually wanted to say that perhaps it could become a divine beast! But seeing his confidence quickly restored, she couldn't be bothered to puncture it.
"If that's the case, I must leave."
The little fox was startled, then quickly grabbed her hem.
"Wait! You encouraged me, I want to thank you!"
Jin Bao'er frowned!
She wasn't very idle. Long Li Xing still hadn't awakened, and she needed to go to the Dragon Clan to ask them about the situation, especially since the power around him had almost been absorbed, yet he had been slow to wake...
Moreover, she didn't know when the pursuit from the Luo Xian Sect would strike again, and she had to prepare.
The little fox sensed her displeasure and quickly said.
"I really want to thank you. I have many treasures, you can choose one to take! And I think you'd also like to meet our Fox Clan elder. He was the one who told me about the prophecy of the contractor... If you have any questions, you can ask him too. He knows a lot!"
Jin Bao'er paused. Prophecy? Knew a lot? Would he know about Long Li Xing's situation? And she wasn't sure if the Dragon Clan could provide an answer. The Fox Clan? Perhaps there would be an answer!
At this moment, most of the dense fog had dispersed, and the sky was slightly brightening. Unknowingly, a whole night had passed...
With the little fox leading the way, Jin Bao'er wound her way through the forest for a long time before finally arriving at a relatively open area. The surroundings were clean, with no demonic beast aura! It was clearly the territory of a high-level demonic beast!
The little fox intended to turn back and ask her to wait a moment, but someone grabbed its ear head-on.
"You little brat, sneaking out again! How many times have I told you, if something happens at a time like this, I won't be able to protect you!"
As he spoke, the little fox was lifted by its ear, yelping in pain.
"Ouch, Dad! Dad... be gentle! There are outsiders here!"
Seeing the appearance of the bearded man and the little fox, Jin Bao'er suddenly thought of something.
She remembered that when she last saw the little fox, it seemed to have transformed, and it looked like a little girl... But didn't it just say it was close to transforming recently?
The bearded man heard this and his eyes widened as he looked at Jin Bao'er, his gaze filled with disdain and anger. He thought it must be that damned person who had tricked his brat again...
Then, he met a face of unparalleled beauty!
Fair and translucent skin, calm and indifferent black eyes, narrow eyelashes with a hint of sharpness, delicate features, waist-length black hair adding a touch of ethereality, a light green jade hairpin on her head that was exceptionally grand and casual, and especially that familiar white robe...
"Fairy, have we met somewhere before?"
The words blurted out, sounding a bit like a deliberate pickup line! But Jin Bao'er knew it wasn't the case, and she nodded her head with a slight smile.
"Three and a half years ago, I chanced to meet your father and daughter."
Mentioning the time, the bearded man stroked his chin and pondered for a moment. He quickly remembered the female cultivator in white who had rejected his brat! Before he could say anything, the little fox beside him became displeased.
"Woman, what are you saying! I am a pure man! The kind with a... "
Before he could finish speaking, he was hit on the back of the head by the bearded man! Then he glared at it.
"Can't you speak properly! So vulgar..."
The little fox petted its head aggrievedly, muttering, "I don't know who is saying 'I' all day long..."
Jin Bao'er blinked. She had indeed been mistaken. When the little fox transformed that day, it looked like a little girl. It seemed she had misidentified it.
"Sorry..."
The bearded man heard her speak and finally remembered to ask.
"What brings you here?"
Then, as if suddenly realizing something, he paused... and finally exclaimed.
"King of Heavenly Dao?!"
"Are you sure it's been three years?!"
Even if it had been thirty years, the change shouldn't be this drastic! The last time he saw her, she was in the Void Breaking Realm...
Did this woman take medicine?!
It wasn't that he was maliciously suspecting, but let alone human cultivators, even divine beasts with heaven-blessed cultivation wouldn't be this fast!
Facing the doubt, Jin Bao'er wasn't angry! Her tone was still calm.
"Just lucky!"
The bearded man wasn't one to meddle in others' affairs. Seeing this, he didn't say much more and shifted his gaze to the little fox.
"Dad... she just saved me! I was thinking of repaying the kindness. Didn't you say that as demonic beasts, we must repay kindness and avenge grudges!"
The bearded man was stunned. Something flashed in his mind, and only then did he notice the obvious wounds and bloodstains on Jin Bao'er's body. She had clearly just gone through a battle! He blurted out in surprise.
"The fluctuation just now was caused by you?!"
Half the forest could feel the intense spiritual energy fluctuation. Although their area was sealed, they clearly felt the earth-shattering power, indicating the severity of the crisis!
Jin Bao'er didn't feel like she had saved anyone, let alone that half of the energy fluctuation was emitted by that older brother. She only fought in close combat, and her use of spiritual power wasn't that significant.
"The destruction just now was not caused by me, but it was initiated because of me. I will handle the aftermath."
With the Wood Spirit Sword in hand, it wasn't difficult for her to restore the vitality of the vegetation in an area.
The bearded man understood her meaning, but his heart became even more cautious! This meant that when she fought someone, the spiritual energy fluctuation alone indicated that the opponent's strength was extraordinary, yet she only sustained these injuries? And that person either died at Jin Bao'er's hands, or fled injured, otherwise they wouldn't have continued to pursue her...
Either way! It proved the immense strength of the person before him! She was worlds apart from the little girl she was a few years ago!
Thinking this, a hint of respect appeared on his face.
This was the Upper Realm! The strong were revered!
Although his attitude towards Jin Bao'er had been decent, he didn't really care! But if Jin Bao'er truly possessed such strength, then she was no longer an ordinary cultivator!
This meant her cultivation wasn't obtained through taking medicine? Thinking this, his gaze fell on the little fox. Recalling recent events in the clan, he finally solidified his thoughts.
"Fairy, there's no need for that! My son's name is Hu Qi, he is the seventh in the family. To be frank, elders in the clan did prophesy a few years ago that he would meet his destined contractor. Who knew that day... Now that you meet again, it must be destiny! I have an impudent request! I implore you, Fairy..."
At this point, Jin Bao'er understood everything! But seeing his reluctant yet resolute expression, although she didn't know what had happened, she didn't want to take on another contractor.
It wasn't that she disliked the little fox, but this feeling of being entrusted with a child made her very uncomfortable.
Hu Qi was also surprised, looking up at his father in shock. He also recalled many recent events in the clan. He thought it could be resolved eventually, but now... could something really happen?!