The real farewell is always so quiet.
Granny Shi died with a smile on her face, still the beauty in the world.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji looked at each other and headed towards the misty lights.
The lights were dancing, red and vaguely fox-shaped.
As I got closer, I discovered that the pavilions and pavilions were scattered in an orderly manner, like a large family's house, but there were no courtyard walls to block them.
Lights lit up in the pavilions, illuminating the windowsills of the entrance hall. There is an altar in the middle courtyard, which seems to be worshiping some god, but it is far away and cannot be seen clearly.
A solid road stretches out from the forest, leading directly to the pavilion. At the end of the road are four tall pillars, built into an archway-style mountain gate, with three large golden characters "Huziyuan" written on the door.
The three gold characters look as agile as a fox and as elegant as a bird, giving them a unique look.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji walked along the mountain road and saw two pretty girls coming to greet them with lanterns.
When he saw the two of them, he covered his mouth and said with a smile: "Two gentlemen, are you here? Master Huhui is already waiting in the courtyard."
Ning Caichen asked: "Master Huhui knows that we are coming?"
The two fox girls laughed, "Master Fox Club has great supernatural powers and has already made up his mind. If you hadn't known that the two gentlemen were coming, you would still be wandering in the mist."
Even before we met, he was already famous.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji looked at each other without saying anything, and Ma Junji said, "Please ask the girl to lead the way."
"Girl..." The two fox girls looked at each other, then covered their mouths and laughed.
"Sir, come with us."
The two girls have graceful figures, their dresses are moving slowly, their wrists are as bright as frost, and they sway as they walk.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji glanced at each other and quickly looked away.
The two girls actually had fox tails hanging down from their skirts, swinging behind them as they walked.
Even though they had expected it, Ning Caichen and Ma Junji were still uneasy at this moment.
The fox girl led the way in, and saw foxes in plain clothes busy in the courtyard. These foxes did not have human shapes, but were half-human-tall and standing upright in the shape of beasts. Either add oil to light the fire, or sweep and sweep, just like a slave.
The word "prison" is written on the backs of their plain clothes.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji looked at the fox prisoner and then at each other. In a place full of foxes, it was fortunate that they were walking together, so they suppressed their timidity.
The fox girl first led them into the front of the court, where an altar stood.
There was a charcoal fire burning in the brazier in front of the altar, and an incense burner spewed out curls of smoke in front of the altar, rising into the sky and disappearing.
Standing in front of the altar was a tall man wearing red terry clothes.
When they got closer, Ning Caichen and Ma Junji saw that the man was handsome, like a god, and had extraordinary bearing.
Only one pair of eyes is slightly green, with a bit of evil spirit.
When the man saw Ning Caichen and Ma Junji coming forward, he raised his hands and saluted and said, "It turns out that sir is here. He didn't welcome you from afar. It's rude."
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji could clearly feel that the two fox girls who were still laughing before became more dignified at this moment. They bowed back and stood aside with lanterns.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji replied: "I have seen the Fox Fairy."
The Fox Fairy laughed and introduced: "I am in the lower palace Mengbi. What do you call me?"
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji introduced themselves one by one.
The Fox Immortal who called himself Gong Mengbi said with enthusiasm: "I have heard from Black and White Wuchang that the two of you are extraordinary and extraordinary. When we met today, it turned out to be true."
"I don't know if Black and White Wuchang has told you clearly that my Fox Academy is a place for fox demons to study. In addition to being a good scholar, I want a gentleman who can treat everyone equally and not treat them differently."
Ning Caichen said: "Foxes have a desire to learn, how can we begrudge education?"
Ma Junji echoed: "I heard that there is a country of Rakshasa overseas, and there was a country of adults in ancient times. They may have different appearances, but their hearts are the same. If a fox learns and becomes wise and enlightened, how is it different from humans even though their appearance is different?"
The fox fairy nodded with a smile and said loudly: "In that case, why don't you come out to see Mr."
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji saw the door and window open, and countless heads poked out of the pavilion on one side.
Both men and women are handsome and beautiful, which fits the image of a vixen in their mind.
There are only a few who look different from ordinary people, or are too rich, or have a cunning face. I don't know whether it is because their magic is not good or because of their mentality.
These fox spirits walked to the altar, their fox tails wagging, or they were whispering to each other, with eyes full of spring, or they were commenting or whispering.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji suddenly felt something in their hearts and murmured: These students don't seem to be so easy to teach.
The fox fairy said: "I haven't bowed to you yet, sir."
A group of fox demons rose and fell and shouted sparsely: "Greetings, sir."
Gong Mengbi shook his head and said, "Kang Wen, take care of them. If they disrupt order, they will be severely punished."
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji saw a beautiful girl walking out of the fox charms. The difference between this girl and Ma Junji was that she could hide the fox's tail.
The fox has transformed and its tail is hard to hide.
It's not that it's impossible to hide, it's just more difficult, so when no one is around, these fox monsters never take the trouble.
Gong Mengbi introduced: "This is Kangwen, the director of Huziyuan, who is responsible for controlling these students. If it is not convenient for you two gentlemen to do it, just let her do it."
Kang Wen saluted and said, "I have met these two gentlemen."
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji also returned the gift. Kang Wen was very happy to see them.
Gong Mengbi waved his hand and said: "In the future, Mr. Ning and Mr. Ma will teach you how to read and write, and teach you the principles of life. You must respect your teachers, do not disobey, and do not mess around."
"It's all gone."
These foxes jumped out of the window, got through the door, climbed up the stairs, and disappeared into the room.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji immediately understood that these foxes might not be treated like ordinary students.
Sure enough, I heard the fox fairy say: "I made you two gentlemen laugh."
He explained: "Fox's practice is to open up wisdom first. When the two gentlemen teach, they also need to teach students according to their aptitude. In addition to reading and literacy, they also need to talk to them more about truths and human affairs, so that they know how to behave in the world. But Fox After all, we are different from other people, so I’m afraid I have to ask the two gentlemen to explain the details.”
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji understood this.
This fox fairy's conversation was quite unusual. Ning Caichen and Ma Junji had never come into contact with fox spirits before, so they were full of curiosity about these things.
So I asked the Fox Fairy about the various legends about foxes. Some of them were true, but most of them were based on myths.
Gong Mengbi was not impatient, but explained to them one by one.
As he spoke, he saw the smoke from the incense burner in front of the altar rising, and the flames shining on the statues. The two statues were quite charming.
Ning Caichen asked, "I wonder which two gods are enshrined here?"
Then the fox fairy said with a smile: "I am about to introduce you to the Empress of Mount Tai. She is kind and kind to the world and saves all living beings. Empress of Mount Tai is in charge of the divine soldiers of Yue Mansion and also manages the affairs of foxes in the world. For a fox to cultivate as an immortal, he needs to pass The assessment of the Empress of Mount Tai. There is an examination every year. If you pass the examination, you can practice immortality. Others are wild foxes. Even if they practice, they do not belong to the immortal way. It is called wild fox Zen."
This was the first time Ning Caichen and Ma Junji heard something new. Ma Junji asked again: "What about this revered god?"
The Fox Immortal introduced: "This venerable god is the immortal god in charge of the Tianhu Academy and the mountain chief of the Tianhu Academy. He assists the Taishan Empress in managing fox affairs in the world."
The story of Taishan Empress has spread all over Wuning County due to floods. Ning Caichen and Ma Junji said: "Since she is an immortal god, please allow us to worship her."
The Fox Fairy was even more happy and led them to worship the Taishan Empress and the Jade Fairy Goddess.
After chatting for a long time, and seeing that the two scholars were a little tired, Gong Mengbi asked Kang Wen to arrange accommodation for them.
Kang Wen called another fox wearing white shoes and said, "Li Tayun, I will leave it to you to arrange your daily life, sir."
Li Dayun had gentle eyes and a humble smile on his face, and said: "Sister Wen, just leave it to me."
"Sir, please come with me."
Li Dayun arranged accommodation for Ning Caichen and Ma Junji in an orderly manner, but still ordered the fox in prison uniform to boil water for them to bathe.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji were a little curious when they saw these two foxes with completely different treatment.
When the fox brought water, Ning Caichen asked, "Why are you different from them? Can't you transform into a human form?"
The fox prisoner who brought the water sighed and said: "That's not the case, it's just that we went astray and did many wrong things, so we were punished by Lord Gong. Now we are guilty bodies and are not allowed to transform into human forms. , only after we change our ways and atone for our sins can we regain our freedom.”
Ma Junji quipped, "Then what crime have you committed?"
The fox prisoner glanced at him, put the water in front of him, turned around and left without saying a word.
Ning Caichen shook his head and said, "Brother Ma, you don't want to open any of the pots."
Ma Junji was also upset and said, "I made a mistake."
When Prisoner Fox came in again to pour water, Ma Junji apologized to him.
The fox prisoner did not hold a grudge and said happily: "Master Gong said he would give us a chance to change our ways, because we don't want to mention those things in the past again."
The two scholars stayed silent all night and slept until dawn.
It's just that in my sleep, I always feel that my surroundings are not very peaceful, and I always seem to hear whispers and laughter outside the window.
After dawn, I opened the door and saw a group of foxes kneeling in front of the altar.
Kang Wen whipped their backs with a bamboo stick and asked, "Do you dare to do it next time?"
These foxes were howled and screamed after being whipped. They knelt in front of the statues of Taishan Empress and Jade Fairy Goddess and did not dare to speak harshly. They all admitted their mistakes.
Ning Caichen asked curiously: "What did they commit?"
Li Dayun was about to take them to have breakfast, but he just smiled and said nothing.
It can't be said that these female foxes came to visit secretly in the middle of the night while they were sleeping, and were crazy about the two scholars with elegant and handsome appearance.
After all, this is the gentleman I found with great difficulty. If he is scared away, Master Huhui will probably be furious.
After they had breakfast, Gong Mengbi invited them to the altar.
Ma Junji quipped, "Then what crime have you committed?"
The fox prisoner glanced at him, put the water in front of him, turned around and left without saying a word.
Ning Caichen shook his head and said, "Brother Ma, you don't want to open any of the pots."
Ma Junji was also upset and said, "I made a mistake."
When Prisoner Fox came in again to pour water, Ma Junji apologized to him.
The fox prisoner did not hold a grudge and said happily: "Master Gong said he would give us a chance to change our ways, because we don't want to mention those things in the past again."
The two scholars stayed silent all night and slept until dawn.
It's just that in my sleep, I always feel that my surroundings are not very peaceful, and I always seem to hear whispers and laughter outside the window.
After dawn, I opened the door and saw a group of foxes kneeling in front of the altar.
Kang Wen whipped their backs with a bamboo stick and asked, "Do you dare to do it next time?"
These foxes were howled and screamed after being whipped. They knelt in front of the statues of Taishan Empress and Jade Fairy Goddess and did not dare to speak harshly. They all admitted their mistakes.
Ning Caichen asked curiously: "What did they commit?"
Li Dayun was about to take them to have breakfast, but he just smiled and said nothing.
It can't be said that these female foxes came to visit secretly in the middle of the night while they were sleeping, and were crazy about the two scholars with elegant and handsome appearance.
After all, this is the gentleman I found with great difficulty. If he is scared away, Master Huhui will probably be furious.
After they had breakfast, Gong Mengbi invited them to the altar.
Ma Junji quipped, "Then what crime have you committed?"
The fox prisoner glanced at him, put the water in front of him, turned around and left without saying a word.
Ning Caichen shook his head and said, "Brother Ma, you don't want to open any of the pots."
Ma Junji was also upset and said, "I made a mistake."
When Prisoner Fox came in again to pour water, Ma Junji apologized to him.
The fox prisoner did not hold a grudge and said happily: "Master Gong said he would give us a chance to change our ways, because we don't want to mention those things in the past again."
The two scholars stayed silent all night and slept until dawn.
It's just that in my sleep, I always feel that my surroundings are not very peaceful, and I always seem to hear whispers and laughter outside the window.
After dawn, I opened the door and saw a group of foxes kneeling in front of the altar.
Kang Wen whipped their backs with a bamboo stick and asked, "Do you dare to do it next time?"
These foxes were howled and screamed after being whipped. They knelt in front of the statues of Taishan Empress and Jade Fairy Goddess and did not dare to speak harshly. They all admitted their mistakes.
Ning Caichen asked curiously: "What did they commit?"
Li Dayun was about to take them to have breakfast, but he just smiled and said nothing.
It can't be said that these female foxes came to visit secretly in the middle of the night while they were sleeping, and were crazy about the two scholars with elegant and handsome appearance.
After all, this is the gentleman I found with great difficulty. If he is scared away, Master Huhui will probably be furious.
After they had breakfast, Gong Mengbi invited them to the altar.
Ma Junji quipped, "Then what crime have you committed?"
The fox prisoner glanced at him, put the water in front of him, turned around and left without saying a word.
Ning Caichen shook his head and said, "Brother Ma, you don't want to open any of the pots."
Ma Junji was also upset and said, "I made a mistake."
When Prisoner Fox came in again to pour water, Ma Junji apologized to him.
The fox prisoner did not hold a grudge and said happily: "Master Gong said he would give us a chance to change our ways, because we don't want to mention those things in the past again."
The two scholars stayed silent all night and slept until dawn.
It's just that in my sleep, I always feel that my surroundings are not very peaceful, and I always seem to hear whispers and laughter outside the window.
After dawn, I opened the door and saw a group of foxes kneeling in front of the altar.
Kang Wen whipped their backs with a bamboo stick and asked, "Do you dare to do it next time?"
These foxes were howled and screamed after being whipped. They knelt in front of the statues of Taishan Empress and Jade Fairy Goddess and did not dare to speak harshly. They all admitted their mistakes.
Ning Caichen asked curiously: "What did they commit?"
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