Married the Second Generation Fox Demon with a Baby in a Flash Marriage - Chapter 59

“Who are you?” Gu Mingzhen stared warily at the person in front of her. As the woman approached, a protective charm hanging around Gu Mingzhen’s neck began to grow slightly warm. This was an identification talisman issued by the Gu family to non-cultivators; whenever the charm grew hot, the instruction was to flee immediately.

The heat meant the woman before her was a demon!

“I am someone who can help you. I can teach you how to absorb vital energy and refine it,” the woman said, drawing closer. Gu Mingzhen took several frantic steps back until her back hit the wall.

The woman wore a surgical mask, hiding her face, leaving only a pair of eyes visible—they were amber-red, as if she were wearing colored contact lenses.

“What are you afraid of? Don’t you want to help the girl in that room regain her youth? I can teach you how,” the woman said.

“You’re a demon!” Gu Mingzhen stammered.

Even though she hadn’t officially entered the family’s training program, she knew enough: the Gu family’s primary advice was that a demon’s words could never be trusted. Most demons walked the Wicked Way, which invited heavenly punishment and led to a miserable end. Absorbing and refining the vital energy of others was the definition of the Wicked Way. It would trigger a backlash from the Heavenly Dao. Even someone like Hu Qingqing wouldn’t lightly absorb another’s vital energy for this reason.

“So what if I’m a demon? Humans won’t teach you, but I can. If you don’t want to learn, forget it. Just wait for that girl to grow old and die. Right now, she ages much faster than a normal person,” the woman laughed, taking a few steps back as if to leave.

“You really know how? If I ask you to help her, how much money do you want?” Gu Mingzhen clenched her fists and glanced at Lin Yuanya’s room. She pinched herself, took a step forward, and asked.

“Heh, do you think I’m doing this for money? I’ve taken an interest in you; you’re good material. Save the girl you love with your own hands,” the woman said with a knowing smile, turning back around.

“You… you…” Gu Mingzhen hadn’t expected the woman to see through her feelings for Lin Yuanya.

“To learn, or not to learn?” the woman asked.

“As long as it works, I’ll learn!” Gu Mingzhen gritted her teeth. If she could restore Lin Yuanya, what did a little backlash matter?

“A sentimental fool indeed. Come with me,” the woman chuckled, swaying her hips as she walked forward. Gu Mingzhen gripped the charm around her neck, hardened her heart, and followed.

Ye Family Ancestral Home

When Ye Xinyu heard the knocking, she had just changed into her pajamas and was lying on the bed, feeling too exhausted to move. Hearing a small voice calling “Sister,” she got up to open the door. Hu Mengmeng stood there, her face red and looking somewhat conflicted.

“Sister, I… I came to… I want to…” Hu Mengmeng looked at her, her voice trailing off as she struggled to voice her request.

Seeing her like this, Ye Xinyu naturally knew what was happening. Too much had happened today, and she had nearly forgotten. Without a word, Ye Xinyu turned and walked back into the room; Hu Mengmeng followed. When Ye Xinyu turned around again, Hu Mengmeng had unsealed her bloodline, revealing her enchanting hybrid form. The shyness from before had transformed into a vivid, sultry allure.

The pajamas she had bought in her human size couldn’t contain her demon form’s curves; several buttons had popped open. She looked both beautiful and full of desire.

So much had happened today that Ye Xinyu wasn’t actually in the mood, but seeing Hu Mengmeng like this, her eyes darkened slightly. Hu Mengmeng walked toward her, her gait naturally swaying with a seductive grace.

“Sister, are you going to use those talismans again? Can we not? I promise I’ll control myself; I won’t hurt you or the baby. If we use the dual-cultivation method properly, both our cultivations will increase,” Hu Mengmeng said, drawing closer as she saw Ye Xinyu take out several charms.

“We are at the ancestral home. If Grandpa senses anything, he’ll be even angrier,” Ye Xinyu said slowly. She handed the talismans to Hu Mengmeng, who habitually activated them, throwing them out so the spiritual barrier encased the room.

That done, Hu Mengmeng embraced Ye Xinyu.

“Maintain hygiene. The items are in the drawer. Listen to me—if you don’t, I will use the contract power,” Ye Xinyu said. Her face remained neutral, but her ears had turned as red as crystal.

“Mhm, I know.” Hu Mengmeng hugged her, nuzzled her, then placed her on the bed before reaching for the drawer.

Ye Xinyu leaned against the headboard and extended her hand to Hu Mengmeng. Her fingers were long, slender, and fair, the tips tinged with pink—it was a beautiful sight.

“You can use my hand. Once you’re done, go back to your room,” Ye Xinyu whispered, her expression as calm as if she were discussing homework.

Hu Mengmeng’s gaze was burning as she grasped Ye Xinyu’s cool, soft hand. Soon, the room was filled with intimacy, and a faint, sweet scent seeped through the spiritual barrier.

In his own room, Ye Shoutian had long since fallen asleep. Beside him, the tortoise slowly opened its eyes.

“Disgraceful! Simply disgraceful!” the tortoise muttered grumpily with its drooping, dead-fish eyes before closing them again, its aura fading back into the shadows.

The next morning, when Ye Xinyu woke up, Hu Mengmeng was staring at her with wide eyes. The moment their eyes met, Hu Mengmeng’s gaze radiated unabashed joy.

“Sister, you’re awake! Right on time—the same as yesterday,” Hu Mengmeng said.

Ye Xinyu cleared her head and collected herself. Just like the day before, Hu Mengmeng had channeled spiritual energy into her to regulate her body. At this moment, her mental and physical state were excellent. However, realizing Hu Mengmeng was still there, she felt a bit embarrassed. She remembered telling her to go back to her own room to sleep. The girl hadn’t listened! It was making for an awkward morning.

“Sister, it’s not that I didn’t listen. You were holding onto me after you fell asleep and wouldn’t let go. Do you like me that much? So much that you want to stay glued together forever?” Hu Mengmeng said, as if she could hear Ye Xinyu’s inner thoughts.

“Get up quickly! We have a lot to do today!” Ye Xinyu’s face instantly became serious as she glared at her.

“Oh…” Hu Mengmeng scrambled to let go of her.

“Get dressed. Go back to your room and get dressed.”

Hu Mengmeng picked up her clothes from the floor and put them on, glancing at the “icy” Ye Xinyu under the covers before obediently hurrying out. Once she was gone, Ye Xinyu’s expression softened and she let out a long breath. She refused to admit she had held onto her. That child could say the most shameful things; if she hadn’t been stern and sent her out, who knows what else she would have said.

Su Mingli always woke early. By the time they finished washing up, breakfast was ready and Ye Shoutian’s medicine was brewed. Hu Mengmeng fed the old man first before eating herself. Ye Shoutian looked even angrier today, spending the whole process glaring at Hu Mengmeng—the literal picture of fuming.

After the family finished eating, Ye Xinyu asked Ye Shoutian to have the tortoise release the two captured demons.

“That fox knows about your pregnancy. When she mentioned it, the cat demon heard it too. You’d better control them; don’t let them spread the word. Otherwise, even if we have a way to mask the aura, they’ll spill the secret and draw a swarm of demons down on us,” the tortoise said, opening its eyes.

“Thank you, Grandpa Turtle. They both have criminal records; I’ll use contracts to restrain them,” Ye Xinyu replied.

“Who are you giving them to? You already have her as your servant, don’t you?” the tortoise glanced at Hu Mengmeng.

“Yes. The fox is for Gu Yiying; she mentioned it before and the price is settled. As for the cat demon—its cultivation is lower—I’ll have Mengmeng form a Master-Servant contract with it.”

Because Ye Xinyu was pregnant, there were limits to her use of techniques. If the demon resisted and she couldn’t suppress it, she would suffer a backlash. Gu Yiying had already been contacted and was on her way.

“This little demon has it easy, getting another servant! Just make sure you don’t go looking for trouble yourself,” the tortoise said coldly.

Since Hu Mengmeng had human blood, she could separate her aura, allowing the contract artifact to accept her. Even though she was already contracted to Ye Xinyu, she could still take servants of her own. Her human-form cultivation was now similar to Ye Xinyu’s past level, making the energy cost of maintaining her bloodline negligible.

Ye Xinyu prepared the array and specialized demon-binding chains. When Gu Yiying arrived, the tortoise released the demons. Hu Mengmeng unsealed her bloodline and stood by to prevent them from fleeing.

They released the cat demon first. Its cultivation was low, and after being trapped so long, it was listless. Hu Mengmeng used the chains and talismans as instructed.

“Drip your blood, Mengmeng.” Ye Xinyu handed her a contract collar. Hu Mengmeng dripped her blood, then forced the cat demon to do the same. Since its cultivation and mental strength were inferior to Hu Mengmeng’s, it was quickly subdued.

Hu Mengmeng could feel the connection—it was different from her bond with Ye Xinyu. She could strongly sense the cat’s position and emotions; she could easily make it do anything.

“Be good. Sit. From now on, your name is Xiao Hei (Little Black),” Hu Mengmeng said, placing the collar on the cat’s neck.

“Yes, Master!” the cat demon crouched obediently.

“How is it so easy for you to form a contract!” Gu Yiying watched with envy.

“Practice more. Get ready, we’re releasing Hu Qingqing now,” Ye Xinyu said.

The tortoise soon released Hu Qingqing. Her cultivation was higher than the cat’s, and she was still spirited. As soon as her fur bristled to run, Hu Mengmeng pinned her down with a claw.

“Where do you think you’re going!”

“You… you are the fox princess of the Mount Qi main branch! We are of the same tribe, why treat me like this!” Hu Qingqing cried piteously.

“Why didn’t you think of the consequences when you were committing those crimes!” Hu Mengmeng retorted.

“Hu Qingqing, your sins are enough to land you in a demon prison for a century. Your only way out is to form a contract with me,” Gu Yiying said from the side.

“In your dreams! I, Hu Qingqing, would rather die than be a human’s servant!”

“Life is good, why die? Stop struggling. Do you really think you can escape today?” Gu Yiying pointed to Ye Xinyu, Hu Mengmeng, and the tortoise.

“I’ll be your servant on one condition,” Hu Qingqing said, falling silent as she looked around. “If you don’t agree, I’ll fight to the death during the contract ceremony! But if you agree, I won’t resist. You know we foxes are masters of illusions. In terms of mental strength, you are likely no match for me. Even with help, if I refuse to submit, you’ll never succeed!”

“What is the condition? Just make sure it doesn’t violate any taboos,” Gu Yiying asked. She was actually a bit wary of Hu Qingqing; hearing there was a condition worth listening to made things easier.

“I have something to tell you. I swear it’s true, though I have no evidence. You can find the proof yourselves and help me make the guilty pay!” Hu Qingqing said, her expression becoming unusually solemn.