Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit
Chapter 158 - 127: The Irritable Little Mouse! [Vote for Monthly Pass!]

Chapter 158: Chapter 127: The Irritable Little Mouse! [Vote for Monthly Pass!]

"This little beast can locate spirit lands and refine spiritual objects. Its usefulness is beyond imagination."

Chen Jichuan couldn’t help but smile.

Cultivators pursue their path through the four essentials: ’Magic, Comrades, Wealth, and Land.’

Among them, ’Magic’ is the foundation. Without magic skills, cultivation is impossible, and its significance is indisputable.

As for which of the remaining three should take priority, it varies by sects, branches, and even individual cultivators, based on their own desires and circumstances.

But there is no doubt that all four are indispensable.

As for this ’Dream Fox’—

First, it can locate places abundant in spiritual energy, representing ’Land.’

Second, it can search for various spiritual objects, representing ’Wealth.’

Moreover, the Dream Fox can consume pills, talismans, magic artifacts, and refine them to enhance their quality—turning trash into treasure, decay into miracles—bringing forth even more wealth.

With its power to address both ’Land’ and ’Wealth,’ the value of the Dream Fox is self-evident.

"So, we won’t lack anything in the future?"

Chen Shaohu heard this and was overjoyed.

He circled the Dream Fox, inspecting it repeatedly as if he’d stumbled upon a Treasure Vase.

"Exactly."

"Nothing will be short."

Chen Jichuan cradled the Dream Fox in one hand while casting spells with the other.

The spell descended with a flash of golden light, landing on the Dream Fox’s head.

The little beast immediately woke up.

As soon as it opened its eyes, it found a dark face looming right in front of it, startling its fur upright in fright. It pushed off the ground with its feet and sprang upward to escape.

"Mimi mi ma ma ma~"

Chen Jichuan, unhurried, recited the ’Tightening Spell.’

The Dream Fox promptly fell from mid-air, its tiny face distorted in pain, continuously bowing to Chen Jichuan in submission.

"Follow me from now on and don’t run around."

Seeing its state, Chen Jichuan halted the spell, squatted down, and pulled out a Qi Circulation Powder from his pocket, placing it in his palm.

The Dream Fox was visibly frightened.

It hesitantly glanced at the powder, sniffing lightly with its small nose before cautiously approaching. Using its two little paws, it picked up the Qi Circulation Powder but didn’t eat it immediately. Instead, it bowed to Chen Jichuan first. Seeing that Chen Jichuan didn’t react, it then carefully swallowed the powder, its tail swishing unconsciously in an attempt to curry favor.

After eating, it obediently followed, standing behind Chen Jichuan, displaying a posture of "I’ll follow you, I won’t run, please don’t cast spells on me."

"It’s quite clever."

Chen Jichuan saw the little beast’s intelligence and couldn’t help but laugh.

"Here."

"I’ll give you something good too."

Chen Shaohu also squatted down and showed a Qingyu Pill in his hand.

The Little Dream Fox tilted its head to look at Chen Jichuan. Seeing Chen Jichuan nod, it cautiously approached, picked up the Green Cloud Pill, bowed to Chen Shaohu, and retreated behind Chen Jichuan’s feet before using its tiny paw to cover its mouth and quietly nibble on the pill.

From time to time, it would sneak glances at the squatting Chen Shaohu and the stern-looking Chen Jichuan, remaining quiet and exceedingly well-behaved.

"Fourth Brother,"

"You said the Little Dream Fox’s ear was bitten off by the ’Double-eyed Mouse.’ Could that Double-eyed Mouse also be in the Hidden Peach Valley?"

Chen Shaohu stared at the Little Dream Fox’s small head, then suddenly raised his head to ask.

"It’s possible."

Chen Jichuan nodded at the question; he’d already thought about this possibility earlier.

The Dream Fox was a spirit beast, though still a young one. Despite its clever nature and speed, a Double-eyed Mouse capable of gnawing off its ear was surely also a spiritual beast.

Since they encountered it, they wouldn’t miss the opportunity to deal with it.

"Let’s go."

"We’ll check out Hidden Peach Valley."

Chen Jichuan said to Chen Shaohu.

"Alright."

Chen Shaohu agreed and flashed a grin at the Little Dream Fox: "Let’s go avenge you!"

He then picked up the Little Dream Fox, placed it on his shoulder, and said to Chen Jichuan, "Fourth Brother, do I look like the protagonist now?"

In the stories Chen Jichuan told him, the protagonists always had a tiny pet that stayed with them at all times—either tucked in their chest or perched on their shoulder.

Chen Shaohu was clearly mimicking this.

Chen Jichuan looked over and saw the Little Dream Fox trembling on Chen Shaohu’s shoulder.

It struggled to stay balanced, not daring to grab at Chen Shaohu’s hair but instead holding onto a corner of his clothes with its tiny paws, swaying precariously with his movements as if it might fall off at any moment.

And yet, it didn’t dare jump off, perhaps fearing it would upset Chen Shaohu.

"Stop torturing it."

"It runs faster than you anyway."

Chen Jichuan shook his head and chuckled, scooping the Little Dream Fox off Chen Shaohu’s shoulder and placing it on the ground, freeing it at last.

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Lingui County.

Hidden Peach Valley.

Over the past few months, the world underwent great changes, and Hidden Peach Valley transformed significantly as well. Collective farms sprang up one after another, scattered across the valley.

This gave the valley a lively atmosphere.

Unlike Black Prison or Water Mansion, Hidden Peach Valley did not restrict access.

Especially in the past few months, with crops ripening overnight and Martial Alliance members frequently coming and going. With strict border checks and identity verifications, countless matters would be delayed.

Besides,

Black Prison had Spirit Stones, and Water Mansion had Bivalve Pearls.

But Hidden Peach Valley’s greatest treasure was its black soil, which couldn’t be stolen by anyone who entered.

Chen Jichuan and Chen Shaohu entered with ease.

Unlike the sunless, mist-laden Black Prison, Hidden Peach Valley was no different from the outside world. Even at night, one could gaze upon the star-filled sky.

Chen Shaohu’s Drug Department located near the valley’s latest entry gate was not far away.

Once inside the valley, it didn’t take long for them to arrive.

The medicine fields spanning hundreds of acres were quite substantial, exuding a fragrant medicinal scent.

Chen Shaohu brought Chen Jichuan to an inconspicuous spot at the edge of the medicine fields and said, "This is the Dream Fox’s old lair."

Chen Jichuan looked over.

Sure enough.

There was an inconspicuous burrow, just large enough to house the Dream Fox.

The Little Dream Fox spotted its old lair and seemed to glimpse a terrifying presence, retreating to hide behind Chen Jichuan’s leg. It tugged lightly at his pants with its tiny paws while pointing at the burrow.

"Haha."

"It couldn’t have been easier!"

Delighted, Chen Jichuan realized that the Little Dream Fox’s mortal enemy was inside the burrow.

He immediately cast the ’Slippery Oil Mountain Spell,’ forming a barrier around the burrow.

Then, with a stomp of his foot—

Boom!

The earth trembled, startling the Dream Fox further while causing the mice inside the burrow to panic and flee.

A gray shadow shot out like an arrow from the burrow, sprinting away without pause.

But Chen Jichuan had already set his trap.

The gray figure landed on the slippery barrier and struggled to gain traction, sliding far yet unable to run, only managing to squeak in panicked desperation.

The Little Dream Fox watched from afar, initially frightened, before seemingly understanding what was happening. It covered its mouth with its tiny paw, wide-eyed and somewhat amused.

"It doesn’t look much different from an ordinary mouse."

Chen Shaohu approached to inspect, discovering the gray shadow was indeed a mouse no larger than one’s palm, resembling a common rat.

On closer examination, however, he noticed the gray mouse had twin pupils, making it far more agile and vicious than an average rodent.

Noticing Chen Shaohu staring at it, the mouse, barely able to stand, bared its teeth in a poor attempt at aggression.

A ridiculous sight.

It made Chen Shaohu laugh aloud: "Little thing, who can you possibly fight?"

As if it understood his words,

The gray mouse grew even more volatile, stomping furiously yet failing to rise, ultimately collapsing in a dizzy heap.

The Little Dream Fox looked on, face lighting up and tail wagging.

Clearly, it was enjoying the show.

"Quite the temper—"

Chen Jichuan shook his head.

Without further delay, he cast the Tightening Spell—

"Squeak, squeak!"

"Squeak, squeak!"

The gray mouse writhed in agony, rolling on the ground, squealing in distress.

"Wooo~"

The Little Dream Fox grew even more excited.

Chen Jichuan controlled the punishment appropriately, teaching the gray mouse a lesson until it finally quieted down, then approached—

[Spirit Beast: Double-eyed Mouse]

[Level: 0]

[Description: Temperamental, naturally possesses twin pupils, can locate places rich in spiritual energy and find various spiritual objects, feeding primarily on spiritual matter.]

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"Far inferior to the Dream Fox, but still worthy of the title ’Treasure Seeking Rat.’"

Chen Jichuan compared the two in his mind.

Even so, it felt like he’d gotten more than he bargained for and stayed cheerful instead of critical.

"This little mouse has such a big temper. How about leaving it with me to guard the medicine fields? That way, snakes, insects, and other mice won’t wreak havoc during the night."

Chen Shaohu’s eyes lit up upon hearing his fourth brother’s assessment of the Double-eyed Mouse.

The Dream Fox was too conspicuous.

At the Drug Department, where he often interacted with people, keeping such an attractive fox around would undoubtedly attract unnecessary trouble.

The Double-eyed Mouse, smaller and unassuming, with its fiery personality, was more suitable for him.

"Sounds good."

"During the day, you can set it loose to explore for spirit lands and spiritual objects."

"If it doesn’t return at night, reciting the spell will keep it in check."

Chen Jichuan taught Chen Shaohu the spell, then released the slippery barrier.

The mouse stepped firmly on the ground, its spinning eyes glimmering with renewed defiance.

It dashed off without hesitation.

In the blink of an eye, it vanished.

Nearby, the Little Dream Fox thumped its chest in distress and hurriedly sprinted up to Chen Jichuan, pointing frantically in the mouse’s escape direction.

"Relax."

"It won’t get far."

Chen Jichuan smiled.

Beside him, Chen Shaohu recited the incantation while heading toward the mouse’s escape route. Not far along, he found movement in a patch of grass; upon closer inspection, it was the Double-eyed Mouse, writhing under the spell.

Chen Shaohu halted the spell.

The Double-eyed Mouse slumped onto the ground, feigned death.

"Still pretending?"

Chen Shaohu grabbed its tail, lifting it. The mouse immediately twisted about attempting to bite his hand.

He flung it far away.

As soon as it hit the ground,

It tried to escape once more.

"This little thing refuses to learn its lesson."

Chen Shaohu muttered and repeated the spell.

After several cycles,

The mouse finally submitted, obediently allowing itself to be carried, still glaring but no longer acting up.

Setting it down, it followed Chen Shaohu without attempting to run.

"That’s better."

Chen Shaohu praised. He tossed a Qi Eater Powder to it.

The mouse hopped up, swallowing the powder, its eyes instantly lighting up as it stared at Chen Shaohu.

"Behave, and you might evolve into a ’God Slaying Rat.’

Chen Shaohu smiled with delight and tossed it another Qi Eater Powder.

The mouse visibly calmed down.

It became entirely docile, following Chen Shaohu closely without further incidents.

"Fourth Brother,"

"All sorted."

Chen Shaohu grinned wide.

Chen Jichuan glanced behind him and saw the Double-eyed Mouse following.

When it saw the Dream Fox, it bared its teeth in mock aggression, frightening the Dream Fox into hiding behind Chen Jichuan.

This grumpy little mouse, despite being less capable than the Dream Fox, thoroughly bullied the fox.

It proved that neither humans nor beasts should be too gentle or too weak.

"The meek are often bullied, and the mild are ridden."

Such is the nature of the world.

"Small body, big attitude."

Chen Jichuan chuckled and said to Chen Shaohu, "It’s late. Why don’t you rest for a while? I’ll take the Dream Fox to explore Hidden Peach Valley."

In the Black Prison, they found the Yuanchen Sword.

Hidden Peach Valley and the Water Mansion Secret Realm might hold similar treasures. With the Dream Fox’s help, Chen Jichuan was eager to investigate.

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