To protect himself and guard against other unexpected events, the little fox also drew several other talismans to keep on hand for emergencies. He even drew many talismans for concealing his whereabouts, ensuring that everything would be foolproof.
Now, all they had to do was wait for nightfall. There wasn't much else to trouble them. They would leave the car here and depart, as simple as that.
With so many cultivators rushing to the scene, it could be said that Ye Tiancheng and the little fox arriving by car was both conspicuous and completely inconspicuous at the same time.
Ye Tiancheng touched the steering wheel of the car beneath his hand. This car would have to be abandoned. Although he knew the car would be abandoned, Ye Tiancheng hadn't asked Hou Mingzhu to prepare a particularly good car for him.
However, no car was cheap, and it was akin to throwing a sum of money away here. But there was no other way. Leaving the car behind would make their plan appear more thorough.
Even the car they arrived in had its license plate tampered with. In any case, it was absolutely impossible to trace any connection between it and Ye Tiancheng or Hou Mingzhu.
The reason Ye Tiancheng had decided to abandon the car was to perfect the logic and cover their tracks.
At a time like this, it wasn't unusual for someone to drive into the city to investigate clues about the Nuwa Stone. Similarly, if someone arrived and went out to search for clues about the Nuwa Stone, and then never returned, that too would be perfectly normal and not at all strange.
Ye Tiancheng had already resigned himself to the fact that he and the little fox could not come back for this car. Since that was the case, it was better to just leave it here.
While waiting for nightfall, Ye Tiancheng chatted with the little fox.
"Little fox, there's something I've been thinking about for a long time. Usually, with so much going on, I haven't had a chance to talk to you properly, so I've kept putting it off. Let's talk about it now."
Ye Tiancheng's tone was very sincere. Although the little fox didn't know what Ye Tiancheng wanted to say, he knew Ye Tiancheng wouldn't harm him, so he certainly wouldn't refuse to talk with Ye Tiancheng. For the little fox, Ye Tiancheng's willingness to speak so frankly and openly with him was a good thing.
So, the little fox nodded and said, "Of course, Brother Ye. What do you want to talk about?"
Ye Tiancheng didn't beat around the bush and directly told the little fox, "Little fox, do you still remember when we fell out because of those strange things you did, which you yourself didn't understand?"
The little fox nodded hesitantly again. Of course, he remembered. He had been terrified at the time, especially afraid that Ye Tiancheng would abandon him.
However, the little fox also knew that Ye Tiancheng had already been honest with him in the illusion, and would no longer misunderstand him. So, the little fox wasn't as afraid of this matter anymore. When Ye Tiancheng brought it up again, he wasn't worried about Ye Tiancheng misunderstanding him again. Instead, he was wondering why Ye Tiancheng was bringing this up now.
"Of course, I remember. At that time, I didn't even understand why I was doing those strange things. It's normal that I was suspected. I was so worried, not knowing how to prove myself."
Ye Tiancheng nodded and said, "Later, I figured out the reason, didn't I tell you? It's because of your constitution, because of your talent, you are easily influenced by evil spirits and unclean things, which is why you acted like that. It's because your sensitivity is too strong."
The little fox also said, "Yes, I know. This is indeed troublesome. Brother Ye, have you thought of any solutions?"
"It's not exactly a solution, but what I want to say is, little fox, when you are by my side, especially when you are closer to me, you are less likely to be contaminated by those things, aren't you?"
The little fox nodded slightly. He vaguely sensed something. His big, watery, grape-like eyes looked at Ye Tiancheng. "That's exactly right, Brother Ye. Are you… are you planning to… will you be willing to keep me by your side from now on? Will you not send me away again?"
Ye Tiancheng didn't rush to answer the little fox. Instead, he said to him, "If you are willing, little fox, I will naturally keep you by my side from now on. However, little fox, don't answer too quickly. Listen to me first."
The little fox, who was about to nod, froze instantly and listened intently to Ye Tiancheng. But in his heart, he had already made up his mind. Ye Tiancheng had brought him out. No matter how his future turned out, he was determined to stay by Ye Tiancheng's side. He didn't want to leave Ye Tiancheng at all.
Seeing that the little fox was listening obediently, Ye Tiancheng continued, "It's like this, little fox. If you choose to follow me, you might never have a stable life again. Of course, it's not just that."
"If you follow me, it might be difficult to see Fatty again, and I might not be able to see Su Muxian again. It will also be difficult to meet anyone else, because I won't be meeting other people. You will only be able to follow me. Are you alright with that? Are you still willing?"
"These past few days, there's also something I haven't had a chance to ask. I'll ask you again now, little fox. You've been by my side for quite some time now, and you shouldn't be influenced by anything. Even if you were, the Nuwa Stone should have helped you expel it."
"So, little fox, do you still feel that you like Su Muxian? You used to think you liked Su Muxian because you truly liked her, or was something influencing you, making you think you liked Su Muxian?"
The string of questions from Ye Tiancheng contained an immense amount of information. The little fox's mind was sharp and agile, so he quickly grasped each piece of information and understood every sentence completely. This was because Ye Tiancheng's meaning was clear enough, with no concealment whatsoever.
The little fox paused for a moment, and his first reaction was to answer the most important question. "No matter where you are going, Brother Ye, I still want to follow you, Brother Ye. I am willing to stay by your side, and I have no objections."
The little fox made his choice so quickly. However, Ye Tiancheng carefully observed the little fox's expression and reaction, knowing that the little fox was definitely not making this choice impulsively. Therefore, Ye Tiancheng nodded and accepted the little fox's choice. Since the little fox was willing to stay by his side, he would keep him by his side from now on.
Then, the little fox lowered his gaze, pondered for a moment, and prepared to answer Ye Tiancheng's other questions one by one.
"Actually, being able to stay by Brother Ye's side, it doesn't matter to me what kind of life I live. I'm not afraid of hardship, nor do I seek a lively or peaceful life. As long as Brother Ye is with me, even if we face danger, I don't mind."
This was something the little fox could state with certainty. He had thought it through clearly. When he first chose to leave with Ye Tiancheng and Fatty, the little fox had already thought this way. Otherwise, he wouldn't have insisted on following Ye Tiancheng and Fatty from the very beginning.
"As for the other question, whether I like Sister Su or not. It's not that I don't like Sister Su. Most people would like someone like Sister Su. It's just that my liking for Sister Su is definitely not what you, Brother Ye, might think."
"If I have to be clear, it's probably just that I have a good impression of her. I don't feel uncomfortable when I'm with her, and that's all. I wouldn't be willing to leave Brother Ye for her, so how could I like her?"
Regarding whether he liked Su Muxian, the little fox had made himself very clear. He truly didn't have that kind of liking for Su Muxian. At most, she was just a big sister he had a good impression of, and that was it.
People always have things they care about more. When faced with a choice, even if they have a good impression of something, things that are less important will naturally be easily discarded.
For the little fox, if he had to separate from Ye Tiancheng and could no longer follow him, he would rather stay by Ye Tiancheng's side. It was better to never see Su Muxian again for eternity, because Su Muxian was not that important to him.
Su Muxian was someone he had a good impression of, and she held no other significance for the little fox. He had no reason to choose her, and didn't even need to hesitate.
Ye Tiancheng understood what the little fox said. The little fox's words were very clear. He truly didn't like Su Muxian at all. If there was even a sliver of liking, his face would not have shown such a complete lack of reluctance.
Indeed, at the little fox's age, how could he be deeply in love with anyone? He might not even be able to comprehend such emotions yet.
The little fox at this age probably had no need for such things. If he hadn't been influenced, he might not have thought he liked Su Muxian at all, certainly not in that way.
"Since you have made your choice, I will respect your choice. From now on, no matter where I go, I will take you with me. You can rest assured about this. Are you willing to accept it and go wherever I go?"
Ye Tiancheng said this to the little fox. After hearing this, the little fox nodded emphatically, "Yes, no matter where I go with Brother Ye, I can do it. I will always be by Brother Ye's side from now on."
However, the meaning in Ye Tiancheng's words was too obvious. After the little fox and Ye Tiancheng reached an understanding, the little fox pondered the meaning of Ye Tiancheng's words. After much thought, he couldn't come up with any other possibility. So, in the end, he couldn't help but ask Ye Tiancheng about his doubts.
"However, Brother Ye, do you mean that you might have to leave Sister Hou Mingzhu and your daughter in the future? Will you not live with them anymore? And Brother Fatty… Brother Fatty, are you no longer planning to keep him by your side?"