Back at the Lin Family Villa, Lin Yaoyao arranged for Shen Mo and Bai Li to stay in the guest rooms. "There are two guest rooms here; you can choose whichever you like," Lin Yaoyao said, pointing to two doors at the end of the hallway in a gentle tone. "Thank you, Yaoyao," Shen Mo thanked her with a smile, then chose the room on the left. Bai Li chose the one on the right, curiously looking at the room's decor—the soft bed and exquisite furniture all felt novel to her.
"Rest for a bit, and I'll call you for dinner," Lin Yaoyao said, turning to leave the guest room and gently closing the door. She went to her own room, sat cross-legged on the bed, closed her eyes, and began to Cultivate. The spiritual energy in her body was more abundant than before, and its flow was smoother, which made her incredibly happy. It seemed Bai Li's spiritual energy really did have an effect on the blockage in her body.
Bai Li walked around the room, curiously touching the soft bed and the fluffy carpet. She went to the window, pulled back the curtains, and looked at the bustling city night view outside, her heart filled with curiosity and anticipation. "system xiao mai, what do you think I'll become in the future?" she asked softly.
"host, as long as you work hard to complete the tasks, you can break the Bloodline Seal and eventually restore your body as a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox," the voice of system xiao mai echoed in her mind.
Bai Li nodded, her eyes filled with determination. "I will work hard!" She clenched her small fists, her heart full of longing for the future.
Shen Mo simply packed her luggage in her room, carefully arranging the herbs she had brought on the table. She walked to the window, looking at the bright lights outside, her mind full of thoughts. Since leaving the Shen Family, she had been living a wandering life; being able to settle down in the Lin Family now gave her a sense of peace. She took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and prepared to start a new life.
As the sun set, the golden afterglow bathed the Lin Family Villa, coating the room in a layer of warm light. Facing the mirror, Bai Li fiddled with her fluffy fox ears for a while and then played with her bushy fox tail, her face brimming with an excited smile. She still found this novel identity incredible, occasionally letting out a "wow" of amazement.
Meanwhile, Shen Mo was organizing the herbs she carried with her in the next room. The Lin Family's guest rooms were spacious and bright, with elegant decor; compared to her previous crude wooden hut, it was a world of difference. She curiously observed the furnishings in the room, her eyes holding a hint of novelty and joy.
"Knock, knock, knock." The sound of knocking interrupted Shen Mo's thoughts. She opened the door and saw Lin Yaoyao standing outside with a gentle smile on her face. "Yaoyao, is something the matter?" Shen Mo asked.
"Dinner is ready; I've come to call you to eat," Lin Yaoyao said, her gaze passing over Shen Mo to look at the next room, a hint of a smile in her voice. "Where's Bai Li?"
"She should still be in her room," Shen Mo replied, then turned toward the next room and shouted, "Bai Li, time to eat!"
"Coming!" Bai Li's crisp voice rang out. The door opened, and she came skipping out, her fluffy fox tail swaying behind her like a blooming white velvet flower.
The three of them arrived at the dining room to find the table covered with a sumptuous spread of dishes. There were traditional Chinese dishes full of color, aroma, and flavor, such as sweet and sour pork ribs, fish-flavored shredded pork, and Mapo Tofu. There were also unique dishes incorporating Xianxia elements, such as Stewed Chicken Soup with Ganoderma, Clear-heart Lotus Seed Soup, and Jade Dew Nectar. The fragrance was mouth-watering.
Bai Li's eyes lit up instantly, and she was almost drooling. She couldn't wait to run to the table, picked up her chopsticks, and stuffed a piece of sweet and sour pork rib into her mouth. "Mmm, so delicious!" she praised indistinctly while eating, her face brimming with a satisfied smile.
Shen Mo was more reserved; she sat elegantly at the table, picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of fish-flavored shredded pork, and tasted it carefully. "The taste is really good." She nodded in approval, affirming the skills of the Lin Family's chef.
Seeing Bai Li devouring the food, Lin Yaoyao couldn't help but laugh. "Eat slowly, no one is competing with you." As she spoke, she also picked up her chopsticks and began to eat. Her elegant dining posture formed a sharp contrast with Bai Li.
During the meal, Shen Mo chatted with Lin Yaoyao from time to time, asking about matters concerning the Lin Family, such as the Lin Family's history and the composition of its members, her tone carrying a hint of curiosity and inquiry. "The Lin Family is a cultivation clan with a long history and deep heritage," Lin Yaoyao patiently answered Shen Mo's questions in a gentle tone. "My parents are both core members of the Lin Family with high Cultivation Bases." As she spoke, a hint of pride appeared between her brows.
With her mouth full of sweet and sour pork ribs and her cheeks puffed out like a little hamster sneaking food, Bai Li asked indistinctly, "Sister Yaoyao, your Family is so nice. Can you eat this much delicious food every day?" As she spoke, she grabbed another piece of fish-flavored shredded pork, her eyes bright and full of desire for the food.
Seeing Bai Li's cute appearance, Shen Mo couldn't help but laugh. She elegantly put down her chopsticks, wiped the corners of her mouth with a tissue, and said, "Indeed, Yaoyao, your Lin Family is truly wealthy and powerful."
Lin Yaoyao chuckled and placed a piece of Ganoderma into Bai Li's bowl. "If you like it, eat more." She turned to Shen Mo, her tone carrying a hint of pride. "In our Lin Family, we have several Elders whose Cultivation Bases have reached the Half-Step to Immortality stage, and my parents are both Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators." She paused here, tapped the table lightly with her chopsticks, and continued, "Moreover, the Lin Family has a Legacy spanning a thousand years; the resources and heritage we've accumulated are not something an ordinary Family can compare to." Although her tone was calm, she couldn't hide her pride.
Bai Li swallowed the food in her mouth and asked curiously, "What is Half-Step to Immortality? Is it very powerful?" She blinked her large eyes, her face full of a thirst for knowledge.
"Half-Step to Immortality, as the name suggests, means being only one step away from ascending to immortality; it's an existence standing at the peak of the Cultivation World," Lin Yaoyao explained. She picked up her chopsticks, took a spoonful of Clear-heart Lotus Seed Soup, and slowly put it into her mouth. "As for my parents' Soul Transformation Stage, that is also being a titan of a region." She put down her chopsticks and added, "In short, the Lin Family's strength is very formidable."