Reborn As A Villainous Cannon Fodder - Chapter 397 - 397: Ch 397 - Let Me Introduce My Pet Fox

“Wait wait wait…”

“You’re saying that you just walked up like that, grabbed it directly, and then instantly refined it? The Demon Abyss Core beneath the Mother Abyss was devoured by you just like that?”

Just like Nina back then, Xinyao’s usually proud face was now completely stunned after hearing Yino’s description.

It sounded unbelievable, but after Xinyao’s examination just now, she had indeed confirmed two key points about Yino.

First, Yino’s cultivation had truly broken through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Second, the demon bloodline in Yino’s body had completely broken through its seal.

In other words, Yino wasn’t human anymore.

The seal that the Grand Tutor’s Mansion elders had placed on Yino’s soul seemed to have been completely torn to shreds by Yino after the Demon Abyss battle.

Not only that, but Yino’s body now contained an additional aura belonging to the Demon Abyss.

Thank goodness Xinyao had helped Yino shake off those people in Jin City today. Otherwise, if those old men had caught Yino, the undisguised True Phoenix bloodline and Demon Abyss aura in his body would never be hidden again!

If word of this got out, Yino would be in real danger!

Thinking of this, Xinyao suddenly widened her eyes and sat up uneasily, grabbing Yino’s hand:

“So when Nina interrogated you before, did she already know about the changes in your body?”

“Yeah, but Her Majesty is beautiful and kind hearted, very understanding… I explained to her that I only became like this to save Western Province City, and Her Majesty didn’t blame me. She even gave me a token saying she hoped I could come to the palace and serve as her attendant!”

Seeing his aunt frightened and restless, Yino quickly took out the pendant from his chest while defending Nina.

For a moment, Xinyao looked at Yino, not knowing whether to be happy or worried.

The good news was that Yino had made something of himself and even caught the eye of the current Empress!

The bad news was that the Empress belonged to the dragon clan, naturally the sworn enemy of the phoenix clan.

Now Xinyao really had a headache.

Her original plan had actually been quite simple. She knew Yino’s bloodline was sealed, so she didn’t expect the Grand Tutor’s Mansion to have the heart to cultivate Yino, nor did she expect Yino, with his waste physique, to accomplish anything before coming of age. Xinyao only hoped Yino could safely spend a happy childhood, and then when the time was right, Xinyao would take Yino back to the Western Region to meet his mother and tell him everything about his origins…

At that time, the Grand Tutor’s Mansion definitely wouldn’t let a phoenix stay in the family long-term, so Xinyao could naturally bring Yino to Hundred Spirits Pavilion as her follower, personally teaching him how to survive in this chaotic world.

But now the situation seemed to have far exceeded her expectations.

First, the Grand Tutor’s Mansion wasn’t as heartless as Xinyao had thought. Yino had been well-behaved and sensible since childhood, not only winning his father ‘s favor, but also showing extraordinary chess talent. Even those stubborn old men in the mansion were happy to take their little grandson out for chess and tea, since having the little grandson sit beside them offering strategies always earned them envious looks from other old friends.

But relying on this bit of affection alone, Yino should still have difficulty establishing himself in the Grand Tutor’s Mansion.

The problem was, Yino’s current growth rate was simply heaven-defying.

If those old guys at the Grand Tutor’s Mansion knew Yino had broken through to Nascent Soul stage in half a year, that phoenix bloodline would instantly transform from a family shame that couldn’t be revealed into genuine toptier talent.

The He family raising an unaccomplished phoenix was easy to be impeached for colluding with the phoenix clan.

But if they raised a worldshaking phoenix, the situation would be completely reversed. After all, “you’re suspected of doing it” and “you’ve already done it” were two different things.

“Yino, this matter isn’t as simple as you think!”

“Next, I need to warn you about several points that you must remember well in the future!!”

The more Xinyao thought about it, the more she felt the situation was spiraling out of control. The unease deep in her heart finally made her press down on Yino’s shoulders, staring anxiously into his eyes.

However, Yino wasn’t surprised by his aunt’s reaction.

He also knew what phoenix bloodline meant. The wisest choice right now was to continue hiding his identity and develop quietly.

“When people ask in the future, you must never reveal your bloodline, and don’t mention what happened to you in the Western Region to anyone! Even if the Grand Tutor’s Mansion elders ask, you can’t tell them the truth!”

“As for the bloodline issue, you should stay with me in the Western Region for a while. To prevent being discovered, don’t return to the Grand Tutor’s Mansion or Wuji Sect for now!”

“Wait until I help you find a way to reseal it and suppress your bloodline and identity. Only then can you return to Wuji Sect!”

Xinyao warned him very seriously, but Yino just listened with one ear and let it out the other.

After his aunt finally finished speaking, Yino thought for a moment before suddenly saying:

“Aunty, actually I don’t plan to return to Wuji Sect anymore. I want to go back to Luo City for a while to handle my personal affairs.”

“?_?”

Xinyao had just rested for a moment and hadn’t even had time to wipe her sweat when she was startled again by Yino’s shocking statement.

But before Xinyao could anxiously object, Yino continued:

“And aunty, there’s no need for any more seals. I have a way to prevent outsiders from seeing through my bloodline.”

“You… what method are you talking about?”

The phoenix spirit girl raised her eyebrows slightly, becoming more confused, especially since Yino was no longer acting dumb like before.

For some reason, Xinyao felt that the current Yino was terrifyingly calm, as if everything was within his plans, while Xinyao was like an outsider making a fuss.

“The method is this little one in my arms.”

As he said this, Yino suddenly smiled playfully.

He made a cradling motion, and just as Xinyao was puzzled about there being nothing in Yino’s arms, a small redtailed fox actually appeared, lying in Yino’s arms leisurely yawning and stretching.

In just an instant, Xinyao recognized this fox’s identity.

But compared to their last meeting in Western Province City, Xinyao could clearly feel that the abyss energy level within this girl’s body had increased by more than one tier.

Not only that, but Xinyao also discovered that this fox’s body now contained the same abyss aura as Yino’s.

“Mm~”

Meeting the girl’s surprised gaze, the little fox finally opened her sleepy eyes after a long nap.

She first saw Yino and naturally and affectionately rubbed her head against his arm, but then Jinyue quickly turned her head and saw Xinyao. They stared at each other for a moment, then the just awakened little fox immediately arched her back in a hostile posture after a moment of daze.

“Yino, you mean…?”

Xinyao seemed to taste something from the relationship between Yino and the little fox, but found it hard to believe her absurd guess.

Yino smiled proudly while holding up the little fox in his arms:

“Let me introduce her. This is Qiu Yuebai, a little fox I picked up at Wuji Sect.”

“She has an innate charming holy physique and is amazing at illusion techniques, comparable to the legendary Pleasure Witch. As long as I keep her in my pocket when I go out, even elders won’t be able to see through my true identity if they don’t look too closely!”

Xinyao: ?

This is literally the Pleasure Witch!!!

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