At sunset, by the riverbank of Twin Peaks, a gentle breeze blew.
The flowers and grasses swayed unceasingly in the wind, and under the setting sun, they rose and fell like golden waves crashing against the shore.
A breathtaking sight!
A young man in blue and a barefoot woman in red walked along the path, enjoying the scenery and relaxing.
Ling Feng's gaze was clear, his expression relaxed and at ease as he quietly admired the view.
Tu Shan Hong Hong, on the other hand, was the opposite, her eyes filled with tension and her mind wandering.
Suddenly, Tu Shan Hong Hong heard Tu Shan Rong Rong's voice in her ear.
"Sister, time is almost up, you can do it!"
As Tu Shan Rong Rong's voice faded, at this moment, all the flowers on Twin Peaks bloomed!
"Huh? So beautiful!"
The scene before him made Ling Feng's eyes widen.
Petals danced in the wind, like a rain of flowers, combined with the afterglow of the setting sun and the beautiful mountains and rivers.
Indescribably beautiful!
"Ling... Ling Feng."
Tu Shan Hong Hong suddenly turned around, her emerald green eyes nervously looking at Ling Feng.
Her golden-orange hair, red ancient dress, and white long-sleeved robe fluttered in the wind.
The bells on her body also chimed crisply.
"Mm?"
"I..."
Tu Shan Hong Hong lowered her head, her body trembling slightly, unable to speak coherently.
Seeing Tu Shan Hong Hong lowering her head and repeatedly saying "I," Ling Feng became worried. He quickly walked over and asked softly.
"Are you feeling unwell? Should I find Cui Yu Ling to check your condition?"
"I..."
"What?"
"I..."
"Hong Hong, what's wrong? If you're not feeling well, we should hurry..."
Before Ling Feng could finish speaking, Tu Shan Hong Hong suddenly grabbed his collar with both hands.
"I want to say it! I like you!"
"Ah?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Feng stared blankly at Tu Shan Hong Hong, who was blushing and facing him.
He was… being confessed to?
Seeing Ling Feng's delayed response, Tu Shan Hong Hong, with a shy face, urged him.
"What are you spacing out for? Just one sentence, do you agree or not!"
"No, you haven't said anything, what am I agreeing to?"
"To become husband and wife!"
Since she had already confessed, Tu Shan Hong Hong no longer worried and answered whatever Ling Feng asked.
"I'm sorry, I refuse."
As soon as these words were spoken, Tu Shan Hong Hong felt struck by lightning. The hands gripping Ling Feng's collar loosened weakly, and she staggered back a few steps.
"Why..."
"If that's the case, then I..."
Tu Shan Hong Hong bit her lip slightly, her fists clenched, as if she had made a decision. Red demonic energy erupted from her.
"We..."
Ling Feng seemed about to say something, but sensing the demonic energy erupting from Tu Shan Hong Hong, his pupils contracted sharply.
"Wait, Hong Hong, let me finish speaking..."
Tu Shan Hong Hong raised her head, her crimson eyes fixed on Ling Feng.
"If that's the case, I'll knock you out and tie you back. As Rong Rong said, we'll cook the raw rice into cooked rice!"
What the hell?
This was coercion!
Cook the raw rice into cooked rice?
This was too intense!
Before Ling Feng could react, Tu Shan Hong Hong threw a punch.
Not good!
Ling Feng quickly retreated.
He couldn't take this punch.
Tu Shan Hong Hong's strength was now comparable to his, both at the mid-Golden Core stage.
But Tu Shan Hong Hong's strength was significantly greater than his.
However, Tu Shan Hong Hong would not easily let Ling Feng go, and her fist followed closely.
"Hong Hong, let me explain."
But Tu Shan Hong Hong was like a berserker at this moment, deaf to his pleas.
Was this the manifestation of a Tu Shan fox demon completely falling in love, like a moth to a flame?
It was a bit terrifying!
Ling Feng knew he had to stop Tu Shan Hong Hong, so he stopped retreating and flew towards her.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Ling Feng didn't use any weapons, just fought Tu Shan Hong Hong with his fists and feet.
The combat of two Golden Core stage cultivators, even just martial arts, could cause considerable destruction.
A punch could create a large pit.
"Heavens! They're fighting! Everyone run!"
When gods fight, mortals suffer.
A group of flower spirits scrambled to flee the scene of disaster.
"This is bad, if this continues, innocent beings will be harmed."
Seeing the fleeing flower spirits, Ling Feng thought it was not good.
"Dragon Soul!"
Three minutes, all attributes doubled!
"Hong Hong, forgive me!"
Seeing Tu Shan Hong Hong throw another punch, Ling Feng dodged to the side and then suddenly lunged forward to embrace her, using his hands and feet to restrain her limbs.
"Let go of me!"
Restrained, a blush crept up Tu Shan Hong Hong's face. This position was so shameful.
Tu Shan Hong Hong struggled forcefully.
But Ling Feng held on tightly, not giving Tu Shan Hong Hong a chance, and quickly explained loudly.
"Hong Hong, calm down, I refused you because I think it's all too soon!"
"Too soon?"
Tu Shan Hong Hong was surprised, stopped struggling, and slowly withdrew her demonic energy, her crimson eyes returning to emerald green.
"Phew… you're finally willing to listen to me finish."
Ling Feng breathed a sigh of relief, held Tu Shan Hong Hong's hand, and slowly landed on the ground.
"You said… too soon, what does that mean?"
Tu Shan Hong Hong stared into Ling Feng's eyes, her gaze filled with confusion and bewilderment.
"Hong Hong, how long have we known each other?"
"For me, it's been about five or six years."
"How long have we spent together?"
"One or two months."
"That is to say, we have spent less than half a year together in reality, so do you know me?"
"This… I don't really know you."
Tu Shan Hong Hong was stumped by Ling Feng's words for a moment, but she still answered his question honestly.
Ling Feng sighed softly and looked towards the distant mountain peaks.
"The reason I said it was too soon is because neither of us truly knows the other."
"Honestly, Hong Hong, when you proposed to me, I was genuinely happy."
"After all, in the past, marrying a fox demon as a wife was something I dreamed of, especially one as beautiful as you."
Tu Shan Hong Hong's face flushed upon hearing this.
Was Ling Feng indirectly complimenting her beauty?
"The reason I refused you is that I think everything is too fast, too sudden."
"We've been together for less than half a year, and we haven't truly met or gotten to know each other."
"I have many flaws, but you haven't seen them or don't know about them."
"I don't want you to regret today's decision in the future when you've spent more time with me and gotten to know me."
"Becoming husband and wife is a serious matter. It's not a big deal for me, as I'm always the one who gains. "
"But for you, Hong Hong, it's a lifelong commitment that concerns your reputation and honor. I hope you consider it carefully."
"We have plenty of time. When we've spent enough time together, and when you know me well enough."
"If you are still willing to become husband and wife with me then, I will be responsible for your entire life!"
Ling Feng said to Tu Shan Hong Hong with great solemnity.
After hearing Ling Feng's words, Tu Shan Hong Hong's heart trembled as if struck by thunder.
So… Ling Feng was thinking of her.
Caring for her, worrying about her, respecting her.
It was the same as when they first met, a love at first sight.
"You really are an idiot!"
"Idiot? How am I an idiot?"
"I confessed to you in person, and you still dare to refuse me! Are you tired of living!"
"Heh heh."
Ling Feng chuckled awkwardly, scratching the back of his head.
Seeing Ling Feng like this, Tu Shan Hong Hong smiled helplessly, thinking.
"He really is an idiot, always thinking of others."
"But it's precisely because of this that I fell for this idiot."
The matter was resolved. This confession was both successful and unsuccessful.
The two walked side by side towards Tu Shan City.
Along the way, Ling Feng suddenly asked Tu Shan Hong Hong a question.
"Hong Hong, when I saved you and Rong Rong, you said you'd agree to one thing for me, does that still count?"
"Of course, it counts. I, Tu Shan Hong Hong, never owe anyone a favor."
"However, it seems you owe me more than once."
"Are you looking for a beating?"
"No, I just hope you won't regret agreeing to this matter in the future."
"What matter?"
"Can't say, can't say... Ah!!!"
Seeing Ling Feng's mischievous grin, Tu Shan Hong Hong gave him an instant "ascension" combo.
...
The next morning, Ling Feng and his group gathered at the pavilion in the courtyard.
Ling Feng took out a secret manual from his sleeve and handed it to Tu Shan Hong Hong.
"Hong Hong, this 'Immortal Fox True Art' is for you. After your battle with Feng Qi last time, you must have realized that while the power of the Bitter Love Tree is good, it also has its drawbacks."
"This cultivation method can compensate for this drawback. If the power of the Bitter Love Tree is unreliable, then rely on your own strength."
'Immortal Fox True Art' is a comprehensive five-star cultivation method, tailor-made for fox demons.
It not only contains special cultivation methods for fox demons but also some spells.
In other words, after Tu Shan Hong Hong cultivates it, she can be considered a demon cultivator in the cultivation world.
After cultivating 'Immortal Fox True Art,' one can directly reach the Soul Transformation stage, greatly increasing Tu Shan Hong Hong's strength.
After all, in the original work, Tu Shan Hong Hong only reached the Great Demon Emperor level (late-Golden Core to peak-Golden Core).
Tu Shan Hong Hong nodded upon hearing this and reached out to take it.
At this moment, a dark shadow suddenly pounced, targeting the manual in Ling Feng's hand.
"Ying ying ying."
When the dark shadow was only five centimeters away from the manual, a large hand seemed to have been waiting, and it grabbed her by the scruff of her neck.
The dark shadow watched as the manual was tucked into Tu Shan Hong Hong's clothes.
Tu Shan Hong Hong also stared vigilantly at the dark shadow.
"Ying ying ying!"
"Alright, Yaezou!"
The dark shadow was the pink-haired fox Yaezou, and the one who grabbed her neck was naturally Ling Feng.
"Ying ying ying."
Yaezou flailed her paws and feet, trying to break free from Ling Feng's grasp.
"Yaezou, why have you been snatching things I give to Hong Hong these past few days? Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you've become my battle pet."
Ling Feng admonished her.
These past few days, Yaezou had caused him a lot of trouble, snatching things he gave to Tu Shan Hong Hong, whether it was food or other items.
Especially after becoming her battle pet, she became even more unscrupulous.
Ling Feng felt a headache. This Yaezou was too disobedient. He looked at others' future.
Alas, it's a long story.
"Shigure, we should go."
They had been visiting Tu Shan for several days, and it was time to return to the continent of Teyvat.
"Mm."
Shigure walked over and held Ling Feng's sleeve with her small hand.
"Goodbye, Brother Ling Feng, Shigure, and Yaezou!"
Tu Shan Rong Rong waved goodbye.
As for Tu Shan Ya Ya, she had already been sent away.
"Goodbye."
Tu Shan Hong Hong looked deeply at Ling Feng and said calmly.
"See you again."
Ling Feng smiled, and with a thought, the figures of the two people and one fox disappeared from the pavilion.
...
Teyvat, Inazuma, Tenshukaku.
Seeing the familiar room layout, Ling Feng finally released Yaezou's fated scruff.
After Yaezou landed on the ground, she first shook her body a few times, tidying her cute fur.
Then, she raised her front paws, stood on her hind legs like a human, and stomped on Ling Feng's feet a few times.
"Oh ho! You've gotten bold! You stop right there!"
After doing something bad, Yaezou fled the bedroom like a startled rabbit.
Seeing this, Ling Feng did not chase, and sighed.
"This guy is clever, but he doesn't learn anything good."
On the other side, Shigure circled Ling Feng's bedroom twice and asked in confusion.
"Did you change rooms?"
Ling Feng nodded.
"This is not where we originally arrived in Inazuma. This is the Inazuma of the past."
Ling Feng briefly explained the Archon War and the timeline to Shigure.
After hearing Ling Feng's explanation, Shigure suddenly realized and nodded.
"I see, I understand."
"Alright, it's time to introduce you to Yae and Ei, and talk about your situation. We'll be staying here for quite a while."
Saying that, Ling Feng took Shigure out of the bedroom and prepared to talk to Yae first.
Creak.
As soon as he opened the door, Ling Feng saw Ei. Just as he was about to greet her.
A naginata was placed on Ling Feng's neck. Facing Ei's purple eyes flashing with lightning, Ling Feng dared not move.
"Ei, let's talk, don't always resort to swords and guns."
"Who is that girl behind you?"
Ei looked at the strange girl behind Ling Feng and, for some reason, felt very uncomfortable and angry.
"Oh dear, Ling, you're back."
"Oh wow, you even brought a little girl home."
"Ling, you won't even let children go?"
Yae Miko, who appeared from nowhere, covered her mouth, squinted, and smiled as she saw Ling Feng and Shigure behind him.
"Yae, don't say that!"
"I didn't!"
"Listen to my explanation!"
Half an hour later.
On the rooftop of Tenshukaku.
"That's what happened."
Ling Feng rambled on to Yae Miko and Ei, and they finally understood.
"So, Ling, you're not that kind of bad guy who preys on little girls."
"Yae, must you keep harping on this?"
Ling Feng felt like he was going crazy.
"Hehehe, alright, I won't tease you anymore."
Yae Miko chuckled, covering her mouth.
"However, little sister Shigure, such a beautiful girl, and she's the soul of your sword."
"You can't bully her, you know."
Yae Miko said, hugging Shigure. For some reason, Yae Miko seemed to have an innate affinity.
Shigure, who was initially a little apprehensive when meeting strangers,
But when she saw Yae Miko, she didn't show any fear.
Seeing Shigure's head resting on Yae Miko's chest and giggling, Ling Feng really wanted to say.
Let her go! Let me do it!