The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 824 - 805: The Strongest Fox Spirit 5

When Anning returned, Xiao Yuan was just back too.

As soon as Anning saw Xiao Yuan enter the house, she took a fruit out of the storage bag and tossed it to him.

Xiao Yuan caught it with a smile.

After watching Xiao Yuan finish the fruit, Anning sat on his lap, wrapped her arms around his waist, and leaned her head on his shoulder, acting coquettishly.

Now that she had become a fox spirit, even her temperament had a bit of the fox spirit’s arrogance and slyness.

Xiao Yuan patted Anning’s head: "Be good, I can’t give it to you yet. Your cultivation is too shallow to withstand my Yuan Yang."

Anning’s eyes widened momentarily, feeling a bit like cursing.

Xiao Yuan bent down and kissed Anning on the forehead: "Don’t rush, take it slow."

Who’s rushing?

Anning jumped off directly, glaring at Xiao Yuan with her big round eyes, full of accusation.

Xiao Yuan laughed joyfully.

Having been in this world for years, it was the first time he felt this happy.

After Anning fumed enough, she went over, took Xiao Yuan’s hand, and carefully laid out her plans.

Xiao Yuan listened and kept nodding: "I never paid attention to these things before, but your thoughts are right, it should be this way."

Indeed, Xiao Yuan had never paid attention to these matters. Since arriving in this world, he had been focused on cultivation, seldom leaving the cave mansion unless necessary. Moreover, he hadn’t taken any disciples, so he never really noticed how Tongtian Sect Leader’s disciples and grand-disciples were doing.

"How should we tell Tongtian Sect Leader?"

Anning asked.

Xiao Yuan pulled her along: "I’ll take you to find our senior brother, you can tell him directly."

Anning wasn’t afraid. Other little demons would be so terrified upon seeing Tongtian Sect Leader that they wouldn’t even dare move, bowing prostrate on the ground. But Anning had faced everything, even Saints, so she feared nothing.

When she and Xiao Yuan arrived outside the main hall of the Biyou Palace, Xiao Yuan coughed outside the door: "Senior Brother."

Tongtian Sect Leader’s voice came out: "Enter."

Xiao Yuan led Anning inside.

Upon entering the room, they saw Tongtian Sect Leader talking with Yuanshi Tianzun and Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad.

In the great hall, the apparitions of Yuanshi Tianzun and Lord Lao Zi floated.

Lord Lao Zi sat steadily, his face showing no joy or sorrow, eyelids drooping, seemingly unmoved by anything.

Yuanshi Tianzun also appeared composed.

Yet, Tongtian Sect Leader was visibly angry: "Second brother, what do you mean by this? Do you look down on my Biyou Palace? We agreed to gather every so many years, and now with the fourth brother here, I invited you both, yet you refused and even kept big brother from coming. Why can I go to your place, but you can’t come to mine?"

Yuanshi Tianzun replied coldly, his voice sharp and icy, making everyone feel a chill in their hearts: "Your island is full of creatures with fur and horns, born of water and eggs, I find it unpleasant."

"Hmph, if you don’t want to come, then don’t come."

Tongtian Sect Leader waved his hand, and the two apparitions disappeared.

He sat down angrily and, seeing Xiao Yuan standing there, complained about Yuanshi Tianzun: "Fourth brother, judge for yourself, what kind of second brother is he? Every time over the years, I have visited his Yuxu Palace. Why, when I ask him to come to my Biyou Palace, he makes excuses? I know he looks down on me and dislikes the disciples I’ve taken in. Just hear what he said about ’fur and horns’ and ’birth from water and eggs’; who is he insulting?"

Xiao Yuan laughed and sat down with Anning, waiting for Tongtian Sect Leader to finish venting his anger before speaking: "I came to find our senior brother for precisely this reason."

"Oh?"

Tongtian Sect Leader’s temper flared as quickly as it calmed. Now that he had finished venting, he wouldn’t dwell on it any further. Besides, he wasn’t truly angry with Yuanshi Tianzun, as they were siblings and couldn’t hold a deep grudge.

Xiao Yuan pointed to Anning: "This little fox I took in has something to say to Senior Brother."

Anning sat very obediently beside Xiao Yuan, appearing petite and dainty, with a cute jade-white face. Her aura was pure and clean, and even the Tongtian Sect Leader felt his mood ease after a glance.

"Little fox, what do you have to say?"

Anning blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings: "Heavenly Venerate, I know why Yuanshi Tianzun does not come to Biyou Palace."

This statement piqued Tongtian Sect Leader’s interest.

"Tell me, if what you say is true, I’ll reward you with something."

Anning smiled: "I do not dare seek a reward, just a trifling opinion. It’s my first time in Biyou Palace. Earlier, feeling hungry, I wandered around and met many senior brothers and sisters. Our Biyou Palace brothers and sisters are excellent, straightforward, and generous. They gave me plenty of food and were very caring of me."

Anning first gave some compliments, making Tongtian Sect Leader feel very comfortable.

Most of the inhabitants of Biyou Palace have transformed from various animals, lacking worldly sophistication. Plus, it’s still a primitive society, not just animals, even the people outside don’t have much guile. In terms of cunning, how can they compare to those who lived through millennia of evolution in later generations?

So indeed, within Biyou Palace, no one knew how to flatter. At best, they behaved respectfully when facing Tongtian Sect Leader. Tongtian Sect Leader had never heard such refreshing and subtle flattery before, finding it novel.

"All this is thanks to the Heavenly Venerate’s guidance, making our Biyou Palace, though crowded, united and harmonious. Even I, a new arrival, received much attention. As a little demon, I am grateful to the Heavenly Venerate first."

As Anning spoke, she bowed respectfully.

Tongtian Sect Leader’s mouth curled into a smile.

"But, the Heavenly Venerate and senior brothers are busy, and many things escape attention. Plus, with the senior brothers’ longstanding habits, there are some..."

Anning very gently spoke about her discovery of people relieving themselves everywhere.

"The Heavenly Venerate is not concerned with trifles, and the senior brothers and sisters are not particular about these things. However, Yuanshi Tianzun is extremely fond of cleanliness, even having obsessive cleanliness disorder. Over the years, he hasn’t visited our Biyou Palace likely because of this. When he mentioned ’fur and horns,’ it wasn’t to belittle Biyou Palace, but due to his excessive cleanliness. Thus, he prefers taking on disciples with established backgrounds. If we organized this and built some public restrooms and canteens, it would facilitate management. Also, a humble suggestion, given that the Heavenly Venerate takes disciples and teaches, why not establish a formal school?"

This was indeed a novel idea.

Tongtian Sect Leader was genuinely intrigued.

Thinking of Yuanshi Tianzun’s character, it’s true he loved cleanliness, always wearing pristine white clothes, avoiding any dirty place.

Upon this reflection, he felt Anning was correct. Yuanshi Tianzun wasn’t avoiding the palace out of disdain, but due to his nature being overly particular, unlike Tongtian Sect Leader’s easygoing and casual nature.

But with Yuanshi Tianzun being overly obsessive, nonetheless, he was his dear brother, deserving of consideration.

Tongtian Sect Leader nodded: "You little demon speak reasonably."

Anning smiled: "This is just a trifling insight, unworthy of praise. My cultivation is shallow, and my thoughts straying from the Righteous Path, I simply enjoy pondering random things, leading to these thoughts. The Heavenly Venerate pursues the Heavenly Dao and naturally cannot be bothered with such minutiae. If my humble insight can relieve the Heavenly Venerate of even a little worry, it is my utmost glory."

What she said was indeed pleasant to hear.

Tongtian Sect Leader’s smile widened: "You’re right, those little demons do need discipline. Here’s the plan, I’ll leave this matter to you."

He extended his hand, flicking a token toward Anning: "Take it and find Duobao and Jin Ling, ensure the matters are settled speedily."

Anning promptly received it: "Rest assured, Heavenly Venerate, our senior brothers and sisters, with their profound cultivation, will naturally complete it swiftly."

She put the token away, bowed to Tongtian Sect Leader, and said to Xiao Yuan: "I shall take my leave now."

Tongtian Sect Leader waved his hand: "Go then."

Anning retreated with a smile.

With her departure, Tongtian Sect Leader asked Xiao Yuan: "Is our junior brother planning to take on a disciple?"