Looking at the pink little fox Yae Miko in front of him, Ren Kai felt his temper rising.
On her very first day, she had done nothing but cause trouble.
If she was already like this now, how was he supposed to raise her once she grew up?
For a moment, he even considered sending the little fox back.
Meanwhile, Yae Miko seemed to realize how serious the situation was.
Whenever Lady Kitsune Saiguu wore that same expression, she always ended up suffering terribly afterward.
"I won't do it again…"
The pink fox understood Ren Kai's bottom line.
The identity of the War God Rexas absolutely could not be revealed.
"Mr. Ban's immortal beast is truly adorable."
"It must have only been born recently."
"No one goes through life without making mistakes. Why not forgive it this once?"
Mingyun spoke up in defense of the little fox.
At the same time, he felt deeply shocked inside.
Who exactly was Mr. Ban?
Just how powerful was he?
Perhaps the fox had only been speaking nonsense earlier because she didn't understand anything.
"You speak without thinking all day."
"And forget everything immediately afterward."
"If this continues, I might as well send you back."
Ren Kai glared at the fox fiercely.
Sometimes you had to establish authority.
He couldn't just wait around for Yae Miko to grow up—who knew if the Heavenly Principles might kill him before that ever happened?
"I… I'll behave…"
"Waaah…"
When Yae Miko heard that he might send her back, her fragile heart immediately collapsed.
If she failed the shrine maiden's trial, everything would be over.
Tears poured down her face.
"…."
Ren Kai exchanged a glance with Mingyun.
His heart softened slightly.
After staring at the crying fox for two seconds, he sighed helplessly.
"If you're going to behave, then stop crying."
"Now."
He wanted to see whether she truly understood her mistake.
If she did, maybe she would act more obediently from now on.
"Sniff… okay…"
The pink fox slowly calmed down.
Her tiny paws kept wiping her tears, though she couldn't wipe them clean.
"When you speak outside, you need to be careful."
"What if you offend someone you can't afford to offend?"
"Sigh…"
Ren Kai used his sleeve to gently wipe away the fox's tears.
He couldn't help thinking to himself—
Was Yae Miko really this much of a crybaby as a child?
You couldn't scold her.
You couldn't hit her.
You couldn't even lecture her properly.
She was mischievous, talkative, and impossible to control.
This was truly exhausting.
If his role-playing progress ever reached one hundred percent—
If he became the perfect Ten-Tails Jinchuriki with the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan—
Then Yae Miko could do whatever she wanted.
Say whatever she wanted.
If she wanted the entire continent of Teyvat, he would even fight the Heavenly Principles for it.
But right now?
His role-playing progress was only sixteen percent.
Sigh…
"I'm not crying anymore."
"Lord Ban won't send me back… right?"
The pink fox asked cautiously.
"No."
"And you can still eat fried tofu and skewers later."
Ren Kai finally showed a faint smile.
It seemed the little fox had understood the seriousness of the matter.
He placed her back on his shoulder.
"Watching this makes me want to raise a normal pet someday."
"But Immortal Yae is one of a kind."
Mingyun joked lightly, hoping to cheer the fox up.
"That's right!"
The pink fox was about to boast proudly about herself—
But when she saw Ren Kai staring at her, she immediately shut her mouth.
Just then—
Knock knock.
A knock sounded at the door.
"Come in."
Mingyun smiled at Ren Kai and the fox before responding.
"Young Master Mingyun, Mr. Ban, greetings."
"And greetings to the immortal beast."
"The fried tofu and skewers are ready, so I had them brought over."
Uncle Fu entered with a bright smile.
Behind him stood two workers carrying trays and bowls.
"Excellent."
"Place them here so Immortal Yae can properly taste the cooking of the Feiyun Commerce Guild."
Mingyun normally ate in the dining hall with the workers.
But today he made an exception for Ren Kai and Yae Miko.
"…."
Ren Kai didn't need to think to know why.
His strength had granted him special treatment.
"Mr. Ban, there's no need to be modest."
"If you ate with the workers, they would probably bother you endlessly."
"It's quieter here."
Uncle Fu was a clever man.
Every word he spoke hit exactly the right point.
"Alright."
"Bring it in."
"Mr. Ban prefers peace and quiet, so we'll dine here."
Mingyun put away the tea set while Uncle Fu and the workers quickly arranged the dishes on the table.
"Thank you for your consideration, Young Master Mingyun, Uncle Fu."
Ren Kai sighed inwardly.
If not for worrying that the fox might reveal something outside, he would have preferred celebrating with the workers.
"It is we who should thank you, Mr. Ban."
"Isn't that right?"
Uncle Fu said politely, turning to the workers.
"Of course!"
"If Mr. Ban hadn't stepped in, we might all have been thrown into the sea."
"So please don't stand on ceremony with us."
One worker spoke quickly while the other nodded enthusiastically.
"Alright then."
"We'll go prepare the celebration outside and won't disturb you any longer."
Uncle Fu smiled and left with the workers.
Inside, he was thinking:
*I must take good care of Advisor Ban.*
With such a powerful figure in the guild, the Feiyun Commerce Guild finally had a pillar of stability.
After all, the presence of an immortal was unimaginably terrifying for ordinary people.
"Uncle Fu is a good person."
The pink fox stared eagerly at the fried tofu and skewers before jumping onto the table.
Then she turned back to Ren Kai.
"Go ahead."
"Just mind your manners."
Ren Kai picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of fried tofu into the fox's bowl.
At that moment, Mingyun realized something important.
If the little fox was happy—
Then Mr. Ban would be happy too.
After taking a bite of fried tofu, Yae Miko immediately showed a blissful expression.
Her eyes closed in delight.
"So good!"
"I want more!"
"And skewers too!"
The fox quickly became completely absorbed in eating.
Ren Kai kept placing food into her bowl while occasionally taking a bite himself.
The flavor really was excellent.
"Why aren't you eating, Young Master Mingyun?"
Ren Kai suddenly realized Mingyun hadn't touched his chopsticks.
"…."
"Mr. Ban… did you forget?"
"We just finished eating not long ago."
Mingyun looked helpless.
You and your immortal beast might have incredible appetites.
But I'm just an ordinary man.
"I see…"
"My mistake."
Only then did Ren Kai remember.
He was no longer an ordinary human.
At the Kage level alone, destroying a small country would be effortless.
His body—and appetite—had both grown much stronger.
If he eventually reached Six Paths Madara's level and controlled the Ten-Tails…
He might even achieve immortality like Kaguya.