Chapter 1280: Tianhu'er's Corpse?

"How do you know I can't return to my body?" Tianhu'er stared at Chen Chuyang, voicing her inner doubt.

Only she herself knew her situation; not even Hu Jiuwei knew. After their souls initially merged, Hu Jiuwei only knew some past events—just a part of them—while Tianhu'er held the initiative and could decide whether to let her see.

Later, a problem arose, allowing Hu Jiuwei to glimpse some memories; the memories deep within, however, were invisible to Hu Jiuwei.

As for what happened between her and her body, that occurred later—something Hu Jiuwei could not possibly know—so how did Chen Chuyang find out?

Chen Chuyang smiled and said, "It's simple: if you could return to your body, why would you have waited until now?"

"Your soul wouldn't choose to come out alone to see us; your body hasn't fused with your soul. Either your soul has a problem, or your body does. Clearly, your soul is fine."

"Naturally, the problem lies with her body—isn't that obvious?"

After a little reasoning, the answer was clear; Chen Chuyang didn't need to stare at her—he could tell roughly from her actions. Tianhu'er fell silent, hearing his analysis, she lowered her head and stood frozen.

Hu Jiuwei exclaimed, "My husband is so awesome!"

Chen Chuyang pressed down his hand: "Basic moves, basic moves."

Hu Jiuwei shouted, "My husband is great!"

Chen Chuyang embraced her, kissed her lips, making a smacking sound: "This is a reward."

"Thank you, my husband, you're the best—I love you, my dear." Hu Jiuwei pressed her whole body against Chen Chuyang, uttering a cooing sound that was grating, making Tianhu'er break out in goosebumps.

Tianhu'er's face twisted in disgust as she snapped, "Hu Jiuwei, can't you act like a person and speak properly?"

Hu Jiuwei tilted her head, mocking, "No way—I have a husband, do you?"

"If you're capable, act all cute like me—see if your husband pays attention to you? Right, husband?"

Chen Chuyang nodded with a smile: "Not bad—I dote on my woman, no matter what she does."

Tianhu'er: "……"

She remained silent on the spot, unable to speak for a long time.

Watching the couple's lovey-dovey behavior, she grew furious, clenched her fists, and gritted her teeth.

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick, Tianhu'er relaxed her body and yielded.

"How do you want to cooperate?"

Chen Chuyang said, "I'll give the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Technique to my wife; we'll help you reclaim your body so you regain control of it, and I can also send you away from this world to safely reach Tianwai. How about that?"

Upon hearing that, Tianhu'er didn't answer immediately but stared at Chen Chuyang.

"How can you guarantee that?"

Chen Chuyang said proudly, "Don't you know my character yet? My word is bond; I will certainly fulfill what I promise—provided you don't play tricks on me, for I favor people who keep their faith."

Hu Jiuwei goaded, "Tianhu'er, you're untrustworthy and not worth believing. Husband, kill her and directly search her soul—her soul surely hides the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Technique."

Doing so would save time and effort, avoiding unnecessary hassle.

Moreover, there's no need to worry about problems with the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Technique; soul-searching among the Monster Race is just a routine procedure.

They wouldn't care about any crimes, nor would they care whether the person becomes foolish after a soul-search; they simply don't care about such things.

Tianhu'er exploded in anger, pointing at Hu Jiuwei and shouting, "Hu Jiuwei, you wretch! No matter how we say it, our souls have fused—you have me in you, I have you in me; we can say we are one. If I die, you won't fare well either."

"All for a cultivation technique, do you really have to go this far?"

"This person is truly ruthless toward herself."

Hu Jiuwei said indifferently, "As for it, if you die, I'll be delighted; thereafter, no one will obstruct me."

"Tianhu'er, your existence actually hinders me. If I devour you, I can transform; if I then devour your corpse, I can become a true Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline—by then, would I still need to worry about the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox clan?"

Tianhu'er opened her mouth to speak, but realized what she said made sense.

Hu Jiuwei alone would never dare say such a thing, but the man beside her gave her the confidence to speak thus.

"So what if she's arrogant?"

"So what if she's domineering?"

"So what if she's smug?"

"She has a backer; she needn't worry about the consequences."

"Hu Jiuwei wants everything Tianhu'er has; she has coveted Tianhu'er for a long, long time."

"Having finally encountered her, with the advantage on her side, Hu Jiuwei naturally won't let this woman go easily."

"\"Hu Jiuwei, you're just borrowing the tiger's might—without him, you're nothing. \""

Tianhu'er looked down on Hu Jiuwei—relying on a man, what skill is that?

Hu Jiuwei smirked, "I see you're envious of me—I have a husband as my backer, who will support me anytime; you, on the other hand, have nothing."

"You, stop envying me—my husband is quite excellent."

Tianhu'er: "……"

Hu Jiuwei continued to provoke her.

"\"Tianhu'er, if I were you, I'd surely agree—no matter the cost, I'd cling to my husband's thigh. \""

Tianhu'er took a deep breath and scolded, "Hu Jiuwei, you are truly shameless."

"\"As a distinguished Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline, you are actually… this… so lowly. \""

Hu Jiuwei laughed loudly, "Lowly? No, you're mistaken—I am being wise."

"\"With my husband by my side, I fear nothing; he gives me confidence and courage. \""

"\"Without my husband, I wouldn't dare appear before you, nor would I dare cause you trouble. \""

"\"Husband, you'll always stand by my side, right? \""

Chen Chuyang nodded slightly: "Not bad—I dote on my woman; without my permission, no one may harm my woman."

Tianhu'er immediately spoke up: "Then what about me? I'm also half your woman—will you lay a hand on me?"

Chen Chuyang glanced at her, surprised by her remark—he hadn't expected this woman to admit it so directly.

"\"You said it yourself—you're only half a woman, not really my woman, so. \""

Tianhu'er flew into a rage; this man is also shameless.

"Forget it, I agree, but I have to point out one thing: I cannot directly transmit the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Technique to her; I can only let her look at the qi circulation route once and let her feel my cultivation state. Whether she can comprehend it depends on her ability."

Direct transmission is impossible.

Hu Jiuwei cannot bear the consequences.

If Hu Jiuwei comprehends the technique from the side, then this matter has nothing to do with her, and she has not violated any rules.

Everything will be carried out according to the rules.

Chen Chuyang heard this, gave a thumbs-up: "Not bad, your idea is pretty good, I agree."

Hu Jiuwei said gently: "Since my husband agrees, I naturally have no objections."

Tianhu'er took a deep breath: "Then let it be settled with a single word."

"Let it be settled with a single word."

"Then let's go." Tianhu'er didn't waste time, leading the two into the Rift.

There lay her body, like a corpse.