“I’ll marry you, and from now on, you’ll be my partner. I’ll treat you well.”
The woman’s words echoed in Song Cha’s mind, shaking her very principles.
She never expected this woman to say such a thing.
To say such a thing at their first meeting…
Song Cha had never heard anyone propose marriage to her before.
Her feelings were indescribably complex.
However, this did not stop Song Cha from rejecting her.
Song Cha shook her head, “No, I can’t accept.”
Hearing this, the woman seemed displeased, “Why?”
“I don’t know you, you…” Song Cha wanted to add that she was a woman, which she couldn’t accept.
But before Song Cha could finish, the woman interrupted her.
“My name is Huan Shi,” the woman introduced herself, “Now you know me.”
Song Cha: “…”
Now, Song Cha truly did know this woman.
She wondered why the little fox that ran out earlier wasn’t as lively as before.
It turned out she was up to something.
Just by looking at this woman’s appearance, Song Cha couldn’t tell who she was.
But as soon as she introduced herself, Song Cha immediately knew who the woman was.
Huan Shi, wasn’t she the nine-tailed fox? The same little fox she was holding in her arms.
Song Cha reached out to touch the little fox.
Feeling Song Cha’s touch, the little fox lazily opened its eyes, glanced at Song Cha, then closed its eyes again and lay down.
Song Cha: “……”
Indeed, after using the God Transformation technique, Huan Shi could control two bodies, but there were still certain limitations. When she primarily controlled her human form, the fox body could still feel, but it wasn’t as agile as before.
“Can you tell me your name?” Huan Shi asked.
Song Cha: “……”
If Song Cha didn’t know who Huan Shi was, she would definitely worry that this was an enemy and thus not reveal her name. But now that she knew and was sure of who Huan Shi was, how could Song Cha not tell her her name?
Not only did she need to tell Huan Shi her name, but she also needed to get along well with Huan Shi.
“My name is Song Cha.” Song Cha looked at Huan Shi with pure sincerity, “Sister Huan Shi, a life-saving grace doesn’t necessarily have to be repaid with a marriage. Can we become good sisters instead?”
Huan Shi: “……”
The reason Huan Shi had that rope was to make Song Cha save her, to have the justification of a life-saving grace.
So she could repay it with a marriage.
But now Song Cha was saying that they could become good sisters instead of repaying the life-saving grace, how could Huan Shi accept this.
Huan Shi frowned slightly, wanting to say she couldn’t accept it. But then she saw the sweet smile on Song Cha’s face, and she hesitated.
If she insisted, would Song Cha think less of her?
No, she couldn’t be forceful.
She had to be tactful.
Thinking of being tactful, Huan Shi finally spoke again: “Song Cha, it’s not that I must repay you with a marriage. It’s just… I am from the Nine-Tailed Fox clan. In our clan, there is a rule that a life-saving grace must be repaid with a marriage.”
Song Cha: “……”
Song Cha had finished reading the original story and hadn’t found any mention that a Nine-Tailed Fox must repay a life-saving grace with a marriage.
So… it seems that Huan Shi is pretending to be serious on the surface, but in reality, she’s just spouting nonsense with a straight face.
Moreover, since Song Cha has never seen a member of the nine-tailed fox clan, she can’t expose Huan Shi’s lies.
However, even so, Song Cha has a way to deal with this problem.
“What if I help you hide it?” Song Cha appeared completely concerned for Huan Shi’s sake, “I’ll call you Sister Huan Shi. Sister Huan Shi, if I help you keep this a secret, then you won’t have to worry about marrying me.”
Huan Shi: “…”
Song Cha frowned slightly, looking weak and pitiful: “I am a woman, and Sister Huan Shi, you are also a woman. How can two women be together? So, I’ll help you keep this secret, Sister Huan Shi, and we can pretend this never happened.”
Huan Shi: “…”
Huan Shi righteously refused Song Cha: “No, the clan rules cannot be changed! I am the leader of the fox clan, and I must abide by our rules.”
Song Cha: “…”
Huan Shi really is a fox that can lie without blinking.
She can make up anything and call it a clan rule. After calling it a clan rule, she even claims that as the clan leader, she cannot fail to follow it.
That’s really cunning and impressive.
Song Cha was almost convinced by Huan Shi.
No wonder they say foxes are sly.
“Then…” Song Cha hesitated, “Has your clan ever said anything about what to do with the debt of a life saved for the second time? Do you still have to marry?”
Huan Shi: “…”
Song Cha’s question left Huan Shi momentarily expressionless.
How could there be an answer to a clan rule that Huan Shi had just made up?
For a moment, Huan Shi didn’t know what to say.
Huan Shi’s eyes glazed over, and she was completely stunned.
With that adorable look and delicate features, she was quite cute.
Song Cha reimagined the scene, picturing Huan Shi as a daydreaming little fox, and couldn’t help but smile slightly.
She was just too cute.
Song Cha laughed.
The daydreaming Huan Shi didn’t notice, but You Ming An did.
Seeing this, You Ming An frowned slightly.
You Ming An, having been cast out from a young age, lacked common knowledge.
But there was one thing she knew.
Many people, after getting married, would hand over the management of money to their wives.
The prettier the wife, the more likely she was to manage the money.
The few times You Ming An went out to sell goods from the mountains, she saw many beautiful women controlling their husbands’ wealth, with the men having to plead for permission to spend money.
Thinking of this, You Ming An couldn’t help but look at Huan Shi’s face.
Huan Shi… was truly beautiful, more beautiful than any of the women managing money that You Ming An had ever seen.
Such a You Ming An, once married to Song Cha, would surely end up managing Song Cha’s money.
Then… would Huan Shi still allow Song Cha to spend money on personal protection?
Thinking this, You Ming An almost wanted to ask for a discount on the bodyguard’s fee.
A lower price would be acceptable, considering it was a long-term job.
But this thought was fleeting, as You Ming An’s attention was quickly drawn back by Song Cha’s words.
Right.
Song Cha was right; if a nine-tailed fox was saved twice, could she still marry her first rescuer?
So…
You Ming An activated his spiritual energy, sending a burst of flames towards Huan Shi.
Huan Shi, being a God Transformation stage cultivator, naturally sensed the incoming flames.
However, since the attack was from a Golden Core stage cultivator, it really wasn’t much for someone at the God Transformation stage.
Thus, Huan Shi didn’t care much, planning to simply let the flames dissipate when they reached her.
But before Huan Shi could make the flames disappear, she saw someone standing in front of her, blocking the flames for her.
Huan Shi: “…”
Looking at You Ming An, who had helped block the attack, Huan Shi was somewhat baffled.
The attack had clearly been launched by You Ming An, so why did she block it herself?
While Huan Shi was pondering this, You Ming An gave a cold smile: “Huan Shi, now I have saved you. I am your second savior, and now you cannot marry Song Cha.”
Huan Shi: “…”
