Chapter 1406: Worthy Son-In-Law
Xiang Shaoyun was not a devil! Those words were spread throughout the dominion. Everyone received that news, including the foreign races. Xiang Shaoyun was the direct disciple of a lord guardian. That news shook numerous superpowers.
In the dominion, the title lord guardian signified someone at the peak of existence. A disciple of such a person would undoubtedly have a bright future. Even if one couldn't become the strongest of all, one would still be able to become an incredibly powerful God.
From Xiang Shaoyun's performance against the numerous Great Saints at the Heavenly Snow Mountain, who among his peers could hope to be his match? News of him recently killing over 40 Saints hadn't even spread. Otherwise, the public's evaluation of him would probably be even greater.
One could say that not only had Xiang Shaoyun become one of the strongest up-and-coming experts of the dominion, but he had also gained a status that allowed him to raise his head high even among the Saints of all the superpowers.
All that was thanks to the lord guardian. The lord guardian was the one who had returned Xiang Shaoyun his place among the humans, allowing him to once again stand in broad daylight. That was the prowess of a lord guardian. Nobody would dare question one.
A layer of mist covered Xiang Shaoyun's eyes as he clenched his fists and roared to the sky, "I, Xiang Shaoyun, am not a devil!"
His voice reverberated throughout the Fox Range. All his negative emotions were vented out, leaving behind only righteousness and honor.
Hu Detian was now looking at the youth before him in a brand new light. Inwardly, he thought, This is quite a fine young man.
After a long while, Xiang Shaoyun calmed himself. His eyes became incomparably clear as he muttered, "Thanks, master."
He had never stopped believing that his master would do something for him. He also knew clearly that what his master decided to do would be extremely dangerous. Even so, he had not expected that his master would go deep into the Devil Domain to slay Devil Gods. That was an act of madness. A slight carelessness would have turned his master into the prey of the strongest devils in the Devil Domain.
At the very least, the Nether Monarch was probably no weaker than his master. He believed that the Undying Devil Clan and Diabolic Dragon Clan also had experts of such a level. Fortunately, everything was over. The lord guardian had utilized his overwhelming strength to warn the world that his disciple was not a devil. Thus, all the restrictions imposed upon Xiang Shaoyun were moved as though the clouds had moved aside to reveal the moon. The curtain covering the world had been lifted for him.
"Xiang Shaoyun, this is worthy of celebration!" said Hu Detian.
At this time, the look in Xiang Shaoyun's eyes when looking at Hu Detian was much gentler than before. He bowed and said, "Father-in-Law, please don't stop me and Meihui from being together. I promise to protect her with my life."
He was finally behaving humbly, an attitude a son-in-law should have.
Hu Detian laughed. "Worthy son-in-law, well said. I believe you can do what you promise. Come, I'll show you our place."
The fox elders around Hu Detian wore confused expressions, but they soon understood what Hu Detian was doing. Their attitude toward Xiang Shaoyun thus changed as well. Gaining such a talented human as the fox race's son-in-law was in itself worth celebrating.
Xiang Shaoyun understood the reason for their change of attitude. He did not seem displeased. Rather, he was in a good mood as he followed the group into their headquarters. Buildings with human architecture and cave dwellings of demonic cultivators could be seen in the fox race's place. Numerous unique plants were growing in the surrounding mountains. This was a decent place for one to cultivate.
It was rumored that demonic foxes were crafty and fickle. The main formation of the fox race was an illusion formation, which seemed to be proof of their crafty and fickle nature. If a regular person came here, the person would immediately lose their mind.
Under Hu Detian's lead, Xiang Shaoyun arrived at a certain cave dwelling. Inside the cave dwelling seemed to be an entirely different world. The cave was akin to a paradise, illuminated by nine pearls the size of a human head. Hanging on the cave walls were numerous ancient yet elegant paintings. The gorgeous decorations gave the cave a unique atmosphere.
"Men, invite the princess out," said Hu Detian after sitting down.
He also had some people serve some spiritual fruits and water to Xiang Shaoyun. Additionally, he also arranged for some fox ladies to sing and dance to welcome Xiang Shaoyun's arrival. One could say that he had arranged quite a grand welcoming ceremony for Xiang Shaoyun. Xiang Shaoyun knew very well that he had only received such a welcome due to his master. Hu Detian wouldn't have accepted him so easily otherwise.
Thank you, master, thought Xiang Shaoyun inwardly.
Soon, Hu Meihui arrived, further elevating the atmosphere in the cave. Sounds of joyful laughter filled the cave.
After the feast, Hu Detian solemnly said, "Worthy son-in-law, Meihui is my beloved daughter. I now hand her to you. Do not let me down."
"Don't worry, Father-in-Law. I'll treat her well," promised Xiang Shaoyun solemnly.
A bashful look covered Hu Meihui's face, but she was incomparably contented and inwardly joyful. She finally had a companion as well.
"Good," said Hu Detian. "Although your issue has been solved, Meihui has just awakened her eight-tailed bloodline. I'm afraid she still can't leave with you yet. I plan to have the grand elder lend her a hand and push her to an even higher height. Hopefully, she will be able to obtain the nine-tailed bloodline with the grand elder's help."
Hu Detian spoke seriously, as he truly hoped that Hu Meihui would be the hope of their race.
"Don't worry, Father-in-Law. Shaoyun is not an ignorant person. I'll prioritize Meihui's future," said Xiang Shaoyun. "But I also hope to stay here for a period of time."
"Haha, this place will be your home in the future. Feel free to stay or leave," said Hu Detian with a chortle.
"I'll be intruding on you, then, Father-in-Law," said Xiang Shaoyun.
He intended to stay not only for Hu Meihui's sake but also to spend some time cultivating in peace. He needed to heal his saint soul and temper his saint body. This would be the perfect opportunity for him to wait for the entire world to know of his cleared name before leaving.
And thus, Xiang Shaoyun settled down at the Fox Range and lived a joyful life with Hu Meihui. Hu Meihui was born charming, akin to a natural born temptress. There was a period of time where Xiang Shaoyun only indulged in pleasure and forgot his home and duty. Because of that, his strength stagnated. However, that did not matter because his rest allowed his devil pearl to stabilize from his repeated breakthroughs.