After Zhou Qin disappeared into the dormitory building, Li Yundong turned his head and said to Xiao Hu: "Hey, she's gone. What are you still staring at?"

Su Chan sighed lightly, her eyes sparkling with admiration as she declared: "Perfectly proportioned body, thick eyebrows over a straight nose, a well-defined forehead, harmonious facial structure, deep wide philtrum, gentle jawline, narrow waist and broad hips, abundant spiritual energy - truly one in ten thousand pure Yin maiden. What an exquisite vessel! What a perfect caldron!"

Li Yundong jumped back in alarm, instinctively feeling Su Chan's forehead with his hand: "What's gotten into you? Mumbling nonsense about 'perfect caldrons'? What does that even mean?"

Su Chan looked away and said simply: "I was complimenting her."

A strange expression crossed Li Yundong's face. "Complimenting her? Calling someone a perfect caldron counts as praise? Don't think I'm an idiot - I know perfectly well what 'caldrons' mean! Have you read Huang Yi's Legend of Chaos?"

Su Chan blinked and said: "You know about this? That's excellent."

The fox spirit pulled Li Yundong out of the crowd, glancing left and right before whispering with a mischievous gleam in her eyes: "Yundong, go after her. A vessel like that can't be let slip away!"

In Xiao Hu's view, Zhou Qin was an untouched pure Yin maiden whose internal energy represented one of nature's rarest Yin essences. Li Yundong currently possessed a golden core cultivating the extremely rare Yang essence in his body. If they combined forces to exchange Yin and Yang energies, it would greatly benefit Li Yundong.

But Li didn't seem eager to pursue cultivation actively. The fox spirit dared not openly reveal these matters, so she devised subtle methods to indirectly enhance his internal Yang power through careful planning.

Cultivating by absorbing Yin energy was clearly an ideal approach.

The fox made the fundamental mistake of measuring ordinary human thoughts with her cultivator's mindset.

Li Yundong nearly fainted when hearing this. His expression became vacant as he stared at Su Chan in bewilderment, unable to speak for a long moment.

What did this girl mean? Encouraging me to pursue Zhou Qin?

Was she testing my patience? Or had she completely lost her mind?

Or perhaps... she didn't even consider me important enough? Otherwise why suggest I chase another woman?

A bitter taste filled Li Yundong's mouth like chewing wax. He muttered nothing but turned away silently.

The fox spirit noticed his strange demeanor and walked behind him solemnly, muttering to herself: Did I say something wrong again? I didn't make a mistake - this girl is truly the perfect pure Yin vessel! Any dual cultivation practitioners would tear their heads off for such an opportunity!

Could it be... he isn't interested after all? Impossible. She's so beautiful! My master always said men were naturally fond of beauty.

The fox spirit followed Li Yundong step by step, her mind swirling with confusion as they walked in mutual misunderstanding and heavy silence.

When exiting the school gate, Li Yundong suddenly remembered something and slapped his thigh in frustration: "Damn it, these damned people made me drop my food! What are we going to eat tonight?"

The fox spirit was relieved when he finally spoke again. She felt a great weight lifted from her chest: Can't we just buy some more?

Li Yundong snorted: "Back to that market? Don't make me laugh! I'll never set foot there again!"

Though the fox spirit often thought differently than ordinary people, making her seem naive and absent-minded at times, she wasn't actually foolish. Now she realized she was likely responsible for this mess.

Su Chan tugged Li Yundong's sleeve with guilt: "Sorry, I caused you so much trouble..." She raised her head, staring at him with wide eyes full of sorrowful expectation: "Scold me."

No matter how angry he was, Li Yundong couldn't scold such an adorable beauty. He sighed silently - don't be silly, how could I ever dare to scold you?

He smiled and said: "Let's go then. No home-cooked meal tonight - take you to McDonald's instead."

The fox spirit blinked in surprise: "McDonald's? What's that?"

Li Yundong laughed: "It's fast food. Quick and convenient."

She asked curiously: "Is it delicious?"

Thinking for a moment, he said: "Decent enough. Just try once and you'll see."

The nearest McDonald's wasn't far from Tiannan University - only ten minutes' walk.

As Li Yundong walked with the fox spirit toward McDonald's, the midday sun glared down like a golden disc. The scorching rays made waves of heat rise off the pavement.

The fox spirit clung closely to Li Yundong, curiously observing her surroundings. The towering urban buildings and bustling traffic were in stark contrast to the remote mountain forests where she had previously cultivated.

As they walked, the fox spirit tugged at Li's sleeve asking endless questions. Everything was new and fascinating to her, and a delighted smile never left her face.

This radiant expression made Li Yundong feel unexpectedly refreshed even beneath the blazing sun. The earlier confusion and irritation quickly faded from his mind.

Their conversation flowed as they reached McDonald's entrance.

Nearby sat an oversized bench occupied by a clown-dressed McDonald's mascot. As Li Yundong approached with Su Chan, the costumed figure suddenly sprang up from the side with a playful shriek in hand, holding out a prank toy box where a rodent popped up unexpectedly.

The fox spirit jumped back instinctively and launched an immediate punch at the intruder.

The unfortunate McDonald's staff member toppled backward. The prank toy slipped from his hands as the mouse inside continued its mechanical popping motion.

Li Yundong was horrified, quickly rushing to support him while asking: "Hey, are you okay?"

As he helped up, his hand brushed against something soft - realizing this clown had a petite build, he heard her groan in pain: "That hurt..."

Wait. A girl?

He looked even more apologetic as he glanced at Su Chan and said helplessly: "Apologize already."

Su Chan pouted: "Who startled me first?"

The young woman removed the fake nose from her face and rubbed her reddening nose, muttering: "No worries. I'm used to it now. Once or twice more and I can stop wearing this clown costume."

Li Yundong chuckled: "You certainly have a good temper! Why would McDonald's hire you to dress as an old man on such a hot day? Do you really find that bearable in all these clothes?"

With layers of heavy makeup, the girl smiled faintly: "To earn money, naturally. Go ahead - I'm fine now. Remember to order plenty of food when you go inside."

Li Yundong laughed: "Of course! Want me to buy something for you too? After all, this was our fault."

She waved it off with a smile: "No thanks. You're very kind."

Seeing that the girl seemed unharmed, Li Yundong stood up and returned to Su Chan's side, gazing at her deeply before sighing.

With her head bowed low like a child caught doing something wrong, Su Chan periodically glanced up at Li from beneath her lashes.

She felt unbearably wronged - she had made more mistakes in one day than during ten years of mountain cultivation!

"Never mind," Li said without further comment as he patted her head. "Let's eat."

They entered the crowded McDonald's. The fox spirit, with her innocent yet seductive look mixing traditional charm and modern allure, immediately drew attention from everyone present.

Men eyed Su Chan hungrily while regarding Li Yundong with envious glances.

Finding a seat near the children's area, Li told Xiao Hu: "Wait here for me." He stood up to order at the counter, buying two combo meals and two ice cream cones.

Returning with his food tray, he handed her an ice cream cone and smiled: "Try it."

Curious, Su Chan took the sweet treat in hand. Her red tongue made a cautious test lick before breaking into delighted laughter: "So sweet!"

Li Yundong chuckled: "Of course - McDonald's uses imported ice cream ingredients. Much better than KFC's."

The fox spirit's pink lips and crimson tongue moved around the white cone with obvious delight, completely ignoring whatever Li was saying.

Watching her childish, endearing actions, Li felt an overwhelming urge to hold this sweet creature close. Especially as her tender mouth and bright red tongue contrasted so vividly against the snowy ice cream - every slow lick triggered a disturbing image in his mind that made him grin with shameless delight before muttering: "If only I could lick things like this... dying under a peony skirt would still make me feel immortal!"

Su Chan, happily chewing through half the cone in one bite while listening to his mutterings, suddenly asked between mouthfuls: "What was that you said?"

Li felt an immediate constriction in his chest and instinctively crossed his legs before declaring with feigned solemnity: "Nothing! Just eat."

The fox spirit stared at him quizzically, muttering: "Strange man indeed."

He internally rolled his eyes - as if you weren't the weirdest one.

When Su Chan finished her cone with mouthfuls of melted ice cream smearing around it, Li handed her a napkin and said: "Wipe your face."

She looked puzzled as she took the paper and asked: "Why?"

Unable to contain himself any longer, Li stood up halfway and helped wipe away the mess on her face.

As he worked, Su Chan giggled mischievously: "You look so silly now!"

He smiled back: "Silly? You're the one looking like a kitten who just finished a bowl of milk."

Su Chan huffed: "I'm not silly at all! I was the smartest in our mountain village. Even my master praised me!"

Almost revealing her true identity, she quickly bit her lip and stuck out her tongue.

Li laughed: "Smart? Then tell me this riddle - seven birds on a tree, you shoot one down with a gun. How many remain?"

The fox spirit bristled at the insult: "Such an easy question to test me! Obviously six!"

Li burst into laughter: "Stupid girl, none are left - the dead one falls and all others fly away in fright."

Her eyes widened comically as she realized this bizarre human riddle could truly drive people mad. She pouted stubbornly: "Don't count that! Try another one!"

Thinking these old jokes were so passé he'd be ridiculed by any normal person, Li smirked at her cluelessness and asked again: "Seven birds on a tree - you shoot one down with a gun. How many remain?"

The fox spirit exploded in anger: "You repeated the same question? That's not fair! Of course none are left!"

Li laughed heartily: "Stupid girl, there's still one remaining - the dead bird under the tree!"

She slammed her hands on the table, protesting: "That's cheating! You asked how many remained ON THE TREE originally!"

Smiling slyly, Li replied: "But I specifically said 'how many remain', including that dead one on the floor."

Her eyes nearly popped out as she hissed: "Is this allowed?"

He saw her bewildered expression and added with a grin: "Want to know how the bird died?"

She exploded in righteous fury - who wouldn't be insulted after being told someone shot it? Then recalling their previous lesson, her anger dissipated instantly. She weakly asked: "How... did it die?"

Li burst into laughter again as he said: "Because it was dumb!"

The fox spirit froze for a long moment before asking helplessly: "But I thought the bird died from being shot! Why would it be stupid?"

This time, even other nearby customers who had been eavesdropping on their conversation couldn't contain themselves and began laughing heartily.

Seeing her clueless expression, Li leaned forward to pinch her nose and said teasingly: "You silly little bird was dumb enough to die!"

Su Chan yelped in surprise as she slapped his hand away. Sitting back down with a huff, she declared: "I won't talk to you anymore! You're the stupid one!"

Li continued laughing until Su Chan turned visibly flustered from embarrassment.

At that moment, the clown-dressed girl walked into McDonald's and joined the children's area carrying a basket of fruit. She loudly asked the thirteen kids there: "I have eight apples, but there are thirteen children - how should we divide them?"

This was standard McDonald's entertainment to teach sharing concepts like Confucius' melon-sharing principle.

But the fox spirit, still smarting from being mocked as stupid, couldn't accept this humiliation. Determined to prove herself, she suddenly stood up and shouted: "I know how to divide it!"

The girl looked at her with surprise but obligingly asked: "How?"

Su Chan declared triumphantly: "KILL FIVE OF THEM!"

The entire McDonald's instantly fell deathly silent.