Chapter 871: Old Stories

Chapter 871: Old Stories

“You don’t know?”

The Sword Saint questioned, clearly distrustful of the White Immortal Fox.

“Believe it or not, that’s up to you. Is it a bit too late to ask now? If you had intention beforehand, you wouldn’t be asking now.”

The White Immortal Fox reproached the Sword Saint as if she were a wife scolding her husband, her tone indicating that the Sword Saint had somehow let her down.

Lin Nuo and Mu Yiting stood off to the side, munching on melon seeds.

Wow, is this a family drama? And what about that kid?

Which kid?

Is this an unexpectedly appearing child?

Ah, this is quite the spectacle; it’s absolute juicy news! It deserves to be documented, sprinkled with embellishments and juicy gossip, ready for the front page. If this immortal realm had something like Weibo, it would definitely trend! It would be full of traffic.

Add a “Shocking” to the title for extra buzz.

Unbelievable!

What a powerhouse!

“Mu Yiting, can I take this scene to mean that the child they’re talking about is actually their child?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Maybe. But it can’t be concluded definitively. I just feel there must be something extraordinary between them; it seems unrealistic. After all, they are esteemed immortals.”

“What could possibly be impossible? In this world, there are even rats serving as bridesmaids for cats! It’s totally possible! Who’s the unfortunate kid in this scenario?”

Lin Nuo chuckled, somewhat gleeful, wondering who the unlucky one might be.

However, an image flashed in his mind, and he suddenly lost his cool.

Yes, that image is…

Damn it, Ruo’er.

From a personal background standpoint, Ruo’er does seem a bit fitting.

First of all, she’s an orphan, unaware of her biological parents.

Then, she’s a White Fox.

And further, she does bear a resemblance to that White Immortal Fox.

Now, after observing, it seems the Sword Saint’s face bears some similarity to hers as well.

Ah, this…

After all that, we ended up at Ruo’er?

Oh no, this can’t be that weird, right?

“What’s wrong with you?”

Mu Yiting noticed Lin Nuo’s odd expression and inquired.

“Nothing, just keep watching.”

Lin Nuo adjusted his state and expression, determined not to panic and to stay calm.

Right now, nothing is definitive; it should be fine.

The argument between the Sword Saint and the White Immortal Fox was still ongoing.

“I didn’t know back then; you should have come to find me. I didn’t know you had her. I only heard about it later.”

“Find you? What’s the point? Your sect refused me just because I’m a demon? And you? You didn’t want to see me either, just because I’m a demon and it affected you. All you cared about was your cultivation, not me or the child. Is it useful now to ask?”

The White Immortal Fox launched another harsh reproach, and the Sword Saint fell silent, deep in thought, without saying a word.

At that time, he had no knowledge of this matter, nor could he have anticipated how the White Immortal Fox had become pregnant.

They had indeed shared a moment together, and both felt a fleeting connection.

The Sword Saint used to be at the Immortal Sect; he was an immortal, and mingling with demons was certainly against the rules.

Thus, they had agreed afterward that it was best for the two realms—immortal and demon—not to mingle and to part ways, as if nothing had happened. There were no issues between them.

However, generally speaking, they would avoid pregnancy during such shared moments, especially as they weren’t a formal couple. They couldn’t have the burden of a child.

But then, unexpected events happened, and she became pregnant.

Since she was pregnant, there was no way to abandon the child; she had to give birth.

At that time, demons were in a perilous situation; various immortal sects regarded them as an ominous group and sought to suppress them.

The demon’s circumstances were incredibly unfavorable.

Moreover, even within the demon community, there was strife and infighting, complicating matters for the fox clan.

Because of this precariousness, the White Immortal Fox found herself in danger. Yet she didn’t want her child to suffer; she hoped to endure the hardship alone and tried to find the Sword Saint, hoping he would protect them.

Unfortunately, she faced a closed door, unable to see the Sword Saint. She was still mindful of his reputation; she never revealed this matter of the child, as it would have a significant impact on him.

It was surely his child, given that he was the only possibility.

With no help from anyone, she ultimately had to rely on herself, and she successfully gave birth to a lovely daughter. She needed to raise her, after all, that was her own flesh and blood, and she would surely grow up to be beautiful.

However, her own safety was precarious; the demon fox clans were in trouble, and she was considered a small leader, bearing everything.

One day, severely injured and fearing she might not survive much longer, she resolved that the child couldn’t suffer alongside her. She hoped the child could survive, so she desperately provided cover, sending someone to take the child away, hoping to find a good family to adopt.

But in the end, she miraculously survived. Since she survived, she could raise her child, and she went to find her daughter.

Unfortunately, her subordinates had perished, and there was no trace of the child.

She was struck by tremendous grief and nearly reached the breaking point. She had survived, yet her child was lost, completely missing.

Whether dead or alive was unknown.

She searched everywhere; however, the areas accessible to demon foxes were limited, as common folk would often reject and drive them away.

She couldn’t locate her, trapped in despair.

But she didn’t give up; she continued searching. Eventually, she encountered a benefactor who had the potential to ascend from demon to immortal.

This was a prime opportunity for her! Once she ascended, she could escape the prejudice against demons. If she managed to find her daughter afterward, at least she could declare herself the mother of an immortal, no longer facing prejudice.

Moreover, as an immortal, she would have more resources to search for her.

As for the girl’s father, that was irrelevant; she no longer expected anything from him. Just being able to find her daughter would suffice.

However, once she entered the Immortal Valley, she was required to seclude herself, prohibited from leaving the mountain. Before she knew it, many years had passed, and leaving midway wasn’t even an option.

This daughter had always been the knot in her heart. She wanted to know the whereabouts of her daughter; even if she were dead, at least she’d have news.

Thus, she held a deep resentment toward the Sword Saint. If he had intervened back then, nothing would have happened to the child.

How could she forgive him? Only now is he asking about the child.

“You never intended to tell me. She is also my child, and I have the right to know.”

“You don’t need to know; it’s no longer related to you. Focus on your cultivation and maintaining peace in the world; this matter is not something you need to worry about.”

These two were quite stubborn, arguing back and forth, neither willing to yield, both fixated on that child.

“I will find her.”

With that, the Sword Saint flew away on his sword, not looking back.

Lin Nuo saw this pathetic display and thought, he’ll be lucky if he finds her at all.