Chapter 423: Chapter 422: Going to the Fox Race (2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Li Qingshan indulgently held Little Nine, gently saying, “What’s the matter, Emperor’s sister?”

“Hahahaha, Emperor’s sister, I like this title.” Little Nine laughed again, her laughter sounding like a big goose, full of joy and vigor.

But she was too excited to care about anything else. Her brother had become an Emperor, which was just too unbelievable.

Li Qingshan patted Little Nine’s delicate shoulder and softly said, “Keep laughing, the big goose won’t approve.”

Blushing, Little Nine playfully tapped Li Qingshan’s shoulder. “Meanie.”

However, she restrained herself a bit, dismounting from Li Qingshan’s embrace but still radiating happiness.

As Little Nine stepped down, the little fox immediately jumped up, affectionately encircling Li Qingshan’s neck, using her large tail as a scarf and pressing her cheek against his.

“Brother-in-law, you’re amazing. You’ve broken through to Emperor so quickly. You’ve probably set a record in the Immortal Plane,” exclaimed Hua Xiangrong, her gaze fixed on Li Qingshan, brimming with excitement.

At that moment, Hua Xiangrong really wanted to smack her sister’s head.

She thought inwardly, ‘Where on earth were you hiding? Your husband is so outstanding, yet you didn’t cherish him properly. Instead, you’ve been playing hide-and-seek, disappearing without a trace. If other vixens take advantage of this, it’ll be unlucky for you.’

And who might these vixens be?

Whoever was present, she would say.

Hua Xiangrong kept her thoughts clear. Little fox’s performance was just short of swallowing Li Qingshan.

“I know you’re all excited, but you can’t keep clinging to me,” Li Qingshan said, pulling the little fox down. She looked at him with reluctance and resentment.

Li Qingshan put down the little fox and looked at Hua Xiangrong. After some thought, he asked, “If I were to promote you as a representative of the Celestial Court, would you be willing?”

“What does that mean, Brother-in-law?” Hua Xiangrong asked puzzledly.

Why would he want to promote her as the representative?

“I’m thinking, if your sister is somewhere in the Immortal Plane, maybe she knows that I’m the current ruler of the Celestial Court, but she only knows my name, not my appearance. So she might not believe it’s the same person and thus hasn’t shown up. I need you to come forward. When your sister sees that the Celestial Court not only has Li Qingshan but also her sister Hua Xiangrong, she’ll definitely come out,” Li Qingshan explained his idea.

Originally reluctant, Hua Xiangrong immediately changed her mind upon hearing it was for finding her sister. She firmly said, “I agree. Push me out and spread the word. My sister and I grew up together, and she knows me inside out. Once she sees me, she’ll come find me.”

Li Qingshan nodded. “That’s what I thought. Your agreement is the best.”

“Of course, I agree. It’s all for finding my sister,” Hua Xiangrong smiled happily.

The little fox, on the other hand, pursed her lips anxiously. She wanted a direct confrontation, but the problem was she didn’t even have the qualifications for one now.

You can’t expect the White Snake to remain a python forever, or else there wouldn’t be the Legend of the White Snake.

As ittle fox wallowed in self-pity, she heard Li Qingshan say, “Since you’re here too, I’ll take you to the Monster Realm. We’ll find the Fox Race and figure out how to solve your problem.”

“Me?”

“The Monster Realm?”

“Solve?”

Little fox’s mind was filled with thoughts of transforming into a human, becoming an unparalleled beauty, marrying Li Qingshan, having their children, and arranging marriages for them…

She blushed and nodded shyly before bursting into silly giggles.

The other three looked at her curiously, thinking what was there to laugh about?

Realizing her reaction, little fox quickly stifled her laughter and looked at Li Qingshan with eager anticipation.

“Alright, I’ll take little fox to the Monster Realm. You two stay here and continue your cultivation,” Li Qingshan said.

“Brother, wasn’t the Monster Realm sealed off?” Little Nine asked curiously.

“I sealed it off, so others can’t enter. How could I not be able to?” Li Qingshan smiled faintly and flicked Little Nine’s forehead lightly, eliciting a yelp from her. When she turned around, Li Qingshan had already disappeared with little fox.

Only Hua Xiangrong remained, smiling faintly.

Little Nine rubbed her forehead irritably, feeling a slight blush creeping up.

The Monster Realm used to be a major hub for trade, especially for rare medicinal herbs, ancient trees, minerals, spiritual veins, and various goods. Merchants and travelers gathered there, making it lively.

During its peak, the Monster Realm welcomed over a hundred million travelers daily, bringing immense profits.

Although it gradually declined, there were still tens of millions of merchants coming and going.

For merchants, as long as there was profit, they dared to venture into dangerous places.

But now, the Monster Realm was desolate. Major ports and trading markets had shut down, with only local trade remaining.

With Li Qingshan combining the rules of time and space to seal the Monster Realm, it became bleak.

Even with several Emperors joining forces, they couldn’t defeat Li Qingshan, who had just entered the Emperor Realm. Now, being sealed off, the denizens of the Monster Realm felt hopeless.

But after a few days passed without any sign of Li Qingshan’s attack, the inhabitants gradually relaxed. It seemed the sealing was just that, and they resumed their daily lives.

A hundred years was nothing for cultivators—it was merely a period of seclusion.