The Nine-Tailed Blood Fox briefly explained her identity, not shying away from the fact that she was a demon god.

As a demon god, she carried the pride and arrogance of one, so there was nothing to hide.

Having understood the identity of the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox, they also learned of her purpose.

"So, you are the greatest secret within the Yinyang Tomb," Li Yuxin said.

The Yinyang Tomb was not a place to store treasures but rather a sealing ground for a demon god of a past era.

It was truly unexpected.

No one could have imagined this.

Li Yuxin glanced at the ruins behind her, thinking about the setbacks of this journey. She could have claimed everything here for herself, but ended up with nothing, which was quite frustrating.

"Jiang Feng, we'll see about this," Li Yuxin thought bitterly.

Li Yuxin looked up at the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox and said, "I agree to let you enter my body, but you must give me some autonomy."

"Alright, no problem," the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox replied.

"Let's do it," Li Yuxin closed her eyes.

The Nine-Tailed Blood Fox smiled wickedly and transformed into a stream of light, rushing into Li Yuxin's body.

Boom!

Inside Li Yuxin, there was a loud explosion as her cells began to undergo massive changes, and her body structure continuously transformed.

The blood of the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox merged into Li Yuxin's veins, as well as her bone marrow, skin, and hair.

Ding!

The shadow of the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox completely fused with Li Yuxin's body, becoming one entity, and thus a new life form was born.

The new generation of the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox, combining demon and human, was complete!

Li Yuxin's appearance also underwent subtle changes. Her hair grew much longer, her complexion became more delicate, and her nails turned sharp, just like those of the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox.

Another more prominent change was in Li Yuxin's eyes, which now glowed slightly, especially the pupils, which turned dark red, resembling flowing water, full of spirit.

"Hahaha, this is quite a nice body. You can feel your power now," the voice of the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox echoed.

Li Yuxin felt a surge in her heart, and waves of energy exploded, blowing away the debris around her like dry leaves.

Crack, crack, crack!

The ground beneath her feet cracked rapidly, sinking a fist's depth.

Such powerful strength!

Li Yuxin was secretly shocked but also delighted.

This level of power left Li Yuxin unsure of what realm she had reached.

"Don't be surprised. You're still just a little fledgling without a Foundation Establishment, but you can wield my power. Each time you use it, there is some damage, but it's not a big issue. Once your power aligns with mine, you'll be even stronger, and no one will be your match," the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox said.

Li Yuxin had never achieved Foundation Establishment because, on Earth today, it's difficult for anyone to succeed in it, relying only on magic artifacts and remnants of martial skills to strengthen themselves.

"But there's good news. I can help you achieve Foundation Establishment right now," the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox said.

"Really?" Li Yuxin exclaimed excitedly.

Reaching the Foundation Establishment realm had always been her dream.

"Of course, get ready, we'll start right away," the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox said.

Just as Li Yuxin prepared herself mentally, a surge of demon power rushed into her dantian, forcibly condensing a Foundation Establishment.

"The next part will be painful, but you must endure it. The pain is temporary, but the benefits are long-lasting. You should know which is more important," the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox shouted.

"Alright, bring it on. I'm not afraid of pain," Li Yuxin replied.

Boom!

Under a wave of painful impact, blood beads seeped from Li Yuxin's skin, her expression twisted in agony, but she did not yield, nor did she cry out in pain.

Under the influence of the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox's demon power, the Foundation Establishment quickly solidified until it stabilized.

Upon closer inspection, Li Yuxin had formed a peculiar Foundation Establishment, one embraced by a snow fox, filled with a blood-red hue, exuding an ominous aura, yet radiating immense power.

"Your Blood Fox Foundation Establishment is successful. From now on, you are a Foundation Establishment realm powerhouse," the Nine-Tailed Blood Fox said. "Reaching the Foundation Establishment realm, your power is closer to mine, allowing you to wield it better."

"Great, fantastic, hahaha, I've finally achieved my goal..." Li Yuxin laughed triumphantly.

...

Splash!

Jiang Feng and Le Huadie emerged from Duck River, spitting out mouthfuls of river water and gasping for air.

After leaving the Yinyang Tomb, they had held their breath and swum to the surface, fortunately without encountering any danger, finally escaping safely.

Rumble!

There was a commotion underwater, stirring the currents and forming several whirlpools.

"Quick, let's get out of here," Jiang Feng shouted.

The two swam to the shore and ran back in the direction they had come from without looking back.

Bao Dalong was waiting for them there, ready to drive away as soon as they got in the car.

But when they reached Bao Dalong's hiding spot, they heard the sounds of a fight.

The two exchanged a glance, quickly slowed their pace, and hid in a bush to observe.

To their surprise, it was Bao Dalong fighting with Di Wuyin.

Moreover, Bao Dalong was showing remarkable skill, evenly matched with Di Wuyin, as they exchanged blows fiercely.

"Bao Dalong is using national martial arts, and it's very authentic," Jiang Feng exclaimed.

Bao Dalong was employing Eight Trigrams Palm and Xingyi Fist, both genuine national martial arts, which even today's national martial arts families might not fully master.

"I remember now, Bao Dalong, with the surname Bao, could he be from the Bao family?" Le Huadie said.

"The Bao family?" Jiang Feng looked at Le Huadie with a questioning gaze.

"Yes, among the national martial arts families, there's a very special existence, the Bao family. They are elusive, rarely known or seen by others. Some say they grew tired of the mundane world and secluded themselves, not involving themselves in worldly affairs or conflicts."

"If Bao Dalong is indeed from the Bao family, that would be remarkable."

Le Huadie explained.

Jiang Feng nodded slightly. Bao Dalong had hidden his identity well. Despite their long acquaintance, he had never revealed his true identity.

Truly, one cannot judge a book by its cover. Previously, there was no sign of anything special about him.

But now, the strength he displayed was vastly different, with none of the roguishness or carefree attitude.

It was hard to associate him with the flamboyant youth who left Shuangyang Town for money and travel.

After a bout of fighting, Di Wuyin managed to escape, and Bao Dalong cursed, "Damn it, he got away. Hmph, trying to kill me, he's really asking for it."

"But I feel like the opponent's identity isn't simple, seems like someone from the Archery Sect," Bao Dalong said, rubbing his chin.

"I think your identity is the one that's not simple, a descendant of the Bao family," Jiang Feng stepped out and said calmly.

Bao Dalong turned around, surprised to see Jiang Feng and Le Huadie behind him, and asked, "You saw everything?"

"Yes, we saw it. I just don't understand why you hid your identity," Jiang Feng said.

Bao Dalong laughed, "Haha, it's a long story. Since you know now, there's nothing to hide. Yes, my true identity is indeed a descendant of the Bao family, but I always wanted to live life on my own terms, so I never acted lightly."

"I came out to check because you hadn't returned yet, and who knew I'd run into that guy, who insisted on killing me, so I had no choice but to fight back."

"But we're just passing acquaintances, don't overthink it."

Jiang Feng said, "Don't worry, we won't overthink it. We'll pretend we didn't see anything, and you can continue being an ordinary person."

"Haha, that's great, thank you," Bao Dalong laughed, his belly shaking, and his cheeks quivering.

"By the way, I heard a loud noise earlier, what was that about?" Bao Dalong suddenly asked.

Jiang Feng knew what he was referring to, it must have been the collapse of the Yinyang Tomb.

"Did you? I didn't feel anything. Maybe it was your imagination, plus you were fighting Di Wuyin, probably exerted too much force..." Jiang Feng bluffed.

Le Huadie chimed in, "Yeah, Jiang Feng makes sense, it must be that. Alright, let's go."

They didn't want Bao Dalong to know about the Yinyang Tomb to avoid further complications.

Although the Yinyang Tomb was gone, they carried items from inside, which could attract unwanted attention.

Better safe than sorry, they couldn't let their guard down around Bao Dalong.

Bao Dalong rolled his eyes, knowing Jiang Feng was bluffing, but he didn't press further. He knew what to ask and what not to ask.

Some things, if asked too much, could bring trouble upon oneself.

"Let me get my beloved car out," Bao Dalong said as he went to retrieve the hidden car, soon driving it out.

"Get in, let's go," Bao Dalong shouted.

Jiang Feng and Le Huadie got in, and Bao Dalong stepped on the gas, speeding away.

...

On the side of a highway, Le Huadie called out to get off.

"You're leaving?" Jiang Feng asked.

"Yes, I plan to find a place to focus on my cultivation," Le Huadie said.

She had obtained the Confucian music score and it was time to find a place to retreat. Playing music required a very quiet place.

Perhaps in the mountains, by rivers, or in bamboo groves, or on cliff tops, it needed to have a certain ambiance, otherwise, it would be hard to grasp the true essence of music.

So Le Huadie was eager to leave, urgently needing to find a place to settle down.

"Tell me where you're headed, and I'll give you a ride," Bao Dalong offered.

"No need, I'll go wherever my feet take me. Such a place needs to be found with the heart, it can't be rushed. I might stumble upon a holy land at any moment," Le Huadie declined.

"Will we meet again?" Jiang Feng asked.

He didn't know why he suddenly asked such a question, awkwardly smiling, waiting for Le Huadie's response.

Le Huadie also smiled and said, "That's uncertain, only if fate allows."

If fate allows, then it's meant to be, otherwise, it's not.

Jiang Feng was momentarily stunned and said, "Take care."

"Take care," Le Huadie replied, then got out of the car and left without looking back.

Jiang Feng watched Le Huadie's figure until she was far away, and only after a long time did he come back to his senses.

"Let's go," Jiang Feng said, waving his hand.

"Where are we headed next?" Bao Dalong asked, trying to keep his eyes open.

"Tianchi of Changbai Mountain," Jiang Feng replied.

"What are we going there for?" Bao Dalong asked, eyes wide.

"Don't worry about it. If you want to come, just follow along. I promise it'll be thrilling," Jiang Feng said.

Bao Dalong's eyes lit up, "I love thrills."

"Wait..." Bao Dalong suddenly said, "I just remembered something."

"What is it? Tell me," Jiang Feng said.

"Just now, Le Huadie didn't pay me for the ride," Bao Dalong said.

Jiang Feng was speechless. This guy was still thinking about his fare, truly a money-grubber.