Watching the golden light flash from this mother and daughter fox pair, Cheng Xiaofan's heart was filled with astonishment. This was truly a sign of them evolving!
What would a fox spirit look like?
Would it transform into a legendary beauty?
"Do you want more to drink?"
Cheng Xiaofan quickly dismissed the thoughts in his mind and asked them.
Even if a fox spirit transformed into a beautiful woman, he wouldn't dare to harbor any improper thoughts.
Legend had it that fox spirits interacting with humans always ended tragically.
Upon hearing Cheng Xiaofan's question, both the mother and daughter fox shook their heads, indicating they had drunk enough and their bodies couldn't handle more.
However, Cheng Xiaofan could see that they greatly enjoyed the Happy Wine.
"If you don't want to drink, I'll pack the rest of the wine for you!"
As he spoke, Cheng Xiaofan took out four small bottles and poured the Happy Wine from the bamboo bottle into them separately.
He then took out two nylon ropes and tied one to the neck of every two bottles.
Cheng Xiaofan placed the two pairs of bottles around the necks of the mother and daughter foxes.
"Squeak!"
"Squeak!"
The mother and daughter foxes excitedly wagged their tails at Cheng Xiaofan, expressing their immense gratitude. Then, they left the attic and instantly disappeared into the woods.
"Mom, I feel like this Cheng Xiaofan is too amazing!"
Once inside the dense forest, the little fox immediately spoke human language, "After drinking the wine he brewed, I feel like my cultivation has advanced by several levels!"
The old fox smiled with both eyes, nodding repeatedly and saying, "Daughter, you are right. As your mother, I also clearly feel the same way!"
The little fox smiled and said, "I believe I'll be able to transform into human form before long!"
The old fox said, "Yes, as long as I can transform into human form, I can go to the Land God."
"At that time, you go to Cheng Xiaofan's side and help him with whatever you can!"
The little fox said, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you, Mom!"
...
The next morning, Cheng Xiaofan came down from the attic and went to the fields, only to discover that the fruits on the Happy Fruit trees had already ripened.
The fruits were bright red and exuded a rich fragrance.
He immediately called Luo Yang, asking him to pick a basket of Happy Fruits with Feng Watermelon that morning and deliver them to the winery, as they would be officially brewing wine today.
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Xiaofan took the bottle of Happy Wine and two boxes of fermented rice wine chicken from upstairs. He rode his motorcycle to his home.
"Xiaofan, you're so fast! You've brewed another big bottle of Happy Wine!" Miao Xiuhua exclaimed with joy upon seeing the twenty-jin bottle of wine.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Yes, the wine I brew is top-grade. It's nourishing and has very powerful effects."
Just then, Cheng Fugui came out from the kitchen and said, "Xiaofan, you and Yiling should drink more of this wine. If your mother and I drink too much, it'll be a waste!"
Bai Yiling smiled and said, "Dad, you and Mom should drink more. My and Xiaofan's youth means we don't need much of this tonic wine!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Everyone stop arguing. Anyway, the wine I brew, I can make a big bottle anytime. Feel free to drink it, just like you would a beverage!"
During breakfast, Miao Xiuhua asked Cheng Xiaofan when the Happy Fruits would be delivered. She didn't want to have the glutinous rice cooked and then find out they were short of Happy Fruits when they started working.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "Mom, I've already contacted Luo Yang. He and Feng Watermelon will send a basket of Happy Fruits over shortly."
"Don't brew too much every day. Focus on high-quality wine, and a maximum of one hundred jin per batch is enough!"
"Okay, I'll listen to you on this, Mom!" Miao Xiuhua nodded and said.
This son was too capable. Even Bai Yiling, who was worth billions, came to Zhuxi Village to invest. If not him, then who else should she listen to?
"Xiaofan, I'm almost done with the matters on the back mountain. I've handed over general tasks to my cousin, Han Jie," Bai Yiling said to Cheng Xiaofan. "Now that I'm free, can you assign me some tasks too?"
Before Cheng Xiaofan could speak, Miao Xiuhua quickly chimed in, "Yiling, you've been quite busy lately. You should rest for a while!"
She then warned her son, "Xiaofan, don't assign any tasks to Yiling randomly. Her delicate body is not meant for hard labor!"
"Alright, Mom, how could I possibly let Yiling do hard labor!"
Cheng Xiaofan put down his bowl and quickly stood up, saying, "I have other things to do, so I'll be leaving now!"
Long Xingyun and his grandfather were coming this morning, and he didn't dare to linger at home.
Shortly after Cheng Xiaofan returned to the attic on the back mountain, Long Xingyun's car arrived.
Just then, Luo Yang and Feng Watermelon were picking a basket of Happy Fruits to send down the mountain. Long Xingyun and his grandfather walked towards them.
Long Xingyun bowed to Luo Yang and Feng Watermelon and asked, "May I ask you two, is my master here?"
Luo Yang curiously asked, "Who is your master?"
"Ah, he is a peerless master here, surnamed Cheng, given name Xiaofan!" Long Xingyun said very humbly.
Hearing this, Luo Yang and Feng Watermelon exchanged glances, thinking, When did Cheng Xiaofan take a disciple?
Feng Watermelon quickly pointed to the bamboo attic ahead and said, "Look, Cheng Xiaofan just came from home, he's up there in the attic!"
"Thank you both!"
Long Xingyun bowed deeply again and walked towards the attic.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, my master is too low-key, even these villagers dare to call him by his name.
Luo Yang watched the backs of the old and young pair and said to Feng Watermelon, "Why do I feel like these two are a bit strange?"
Feng Watermelon nodded and said, "I have that feeling too. Judging by their words and actions, they seem like they've traveled from ancient times!"
"Yes, yes, yes, you're right!" Luo Yang agreed.
Up in the attic.
Cheng Xiaofan sat cross-legged on the ground, exuding an air of mastery.
A Shen Nong zither lay across his legs. With a gentle pluck of his fingers, a beautiful melody flowed softly from his fingertips.
Long Xingyun and his grandfather, Long Xiaotian, who had just reached the entrance of the attic, trembled as if electrocuted upon hearing the music, freezing in place.
Both the grandfather and grandson stared at Cheng Xiaofan with wide eyes.
At this moment, Cheng Xiaofan, in their eyes, possessed an otherworldly aura that was magnified to the extreme. Especially the invisible aura emanating from him, which spread outwards like a tide.
The beautiful zither music flowed through heaven and earth.
The surrounding grass, trees, flowers, and leaves were all immersed in it.
Simultaneously, the old and young pair clearly felt that within the strains of the music, countless principles of the Dao flowed, repeatedly cleansing their Dao hearts.
This, in turn, generated a new power within their bodies!
If he were not a peerless master, how could he play such a piece of music!
Unknowingly, the melody ended.
Cheng Xiaofan withdrew his fingers and, without even raising his eyelids, said, "Since you two are at the door, come in and sit!"