Chapter 468: Xiaoxiong, I Found You a Deputy Security Captain

The scene of Crossing the River on a Reed once again flooded the internet.

GIFs and short videos of Ning Fei, dressed in a Daoist Robe and cruising through the landscape on a single log, were shared like crazy.

This was a scene that only existed in martial arts novels!

Temple Master Ning's kung fu was as enviable as ever.

He was just one step away from floating on water!

"Didn't 'Stay Away From Me' already explain this? He's just gathering Chakra at the soles of his feet."

To give a more scientific explanation, Ning Fei could stand so steadily on the log because he had perfect control over his body's strength and technique, allowing him to maintain his balance.

His physical control was practically monstrous!

All sorts of discussions emerged endlessly online.

Meanwhile, Ning Fei had already returned to his hotel. He had specifically booked a large luxury suite.

'I need to check for hidden cameras first. Hotels these days can be unscrupulous and like to install them.'

Ning Fei pondered.

Because he had been broadcasting the whole time, the duration of Tengshe's Shrink Card had remained locked.

Now that no one was watching him and Tengshe, the Shrink Card's timer started ticking down again.

Ning Fei carefully inspected the suite. Once he confirmed there were no hidden cameras, he let Tengshe out.

Instantly, Tengshe's massive body appeared in the master bedroom.

Tengshe looked exceptionally domineering. She was a divine beast, after all; whether it was her forked tail, the crest on her head, or her white wings, everything about her was extraordinary.

Appearing in the hotel, Tengshe seemed a bit nervous, yet also somewhat excited.

She slithered onto the large bed. Since it was a luxury suite, the mattress was incredibly soft.

Tengshe bounced on it, thoroughly delighted.

Ning Fei could tell that Tengshe had spent her past hiding in the Peach Blossom Spring Ruins just to survive.

Perhaps something had happened in the past to instill an instinctive fear of humans in her.

But now, following him and having someone to rely on, she had relaxed considerably.

Ning Fei felt a pang of emotion. He understood the Government's approach; they simply wanted to house and provide for Tengshe, occasionally drawing some blood or taking tissue samples for research. They would never actually harm her.

At the same time, however, if they captured her, they would never allow Tengshe to return to the wild.

"Don't worry, I'll do my best to protect you,"

Ning Fei said with a smile.

That evening, Ning Fei gave Tengshe a bath in the shower.

Tengshe loved water. As the spray fell from the showerhead, she thrashed about joyfully. Water splashed everywhere, soaking Ning Fei's hair and clothes.

Ning Fei found it highly amusing and tirelessly continued rinsing her.

It was a truly miraculous scene.

Inside a luxury hotel suite, a human was bathing a rare divine beast.

After all, he was probably the only person in all of Huaxia who could keep a divine beast as a pet.

Early the next morning, Ning Fei used the Shrink Card to make Tengshe small again. He then turned on his broadcast and took a flight back to Qincheng.

Upon returning to Qingfeng Temple, Ning Fei first performed a diamond-tier Ten-Pull.

In this draw, aside from some strengthening pills, spirit elixirs, and immortal fruits, he also obtained two special skills.

'Optical Shielding: Within a 500-kilometer radius centered on the Daoist temple, the traces of divine beasts cannot be captured by satellites, drones, or other equipment. They will be automatically shielded by light.'

'Divine Beast Location: The host can confirm the exact location of any divine beast within 500 kilometers of the Daoist temple.'

These two skills perfectly met Ning Fei's needs.

Back in the Daoist temple, Ning Fei let Tengshe out.

The little ones were all startled.

The three little black cats peeled out like burning tires, sprinting away. They adorably scurried behind the room, poking their little heads out to peek at the courtyard.

Little falcon looked alarmed, staring sharply at Tengshe.

Little Dog and Little Fei seemed a bit oblivious; they tilted their heads, brimming with curiosity.

Xiao Feng continued flying around independently. As a canary with the Phoenix bloodline, it had always done whatever it pleased.

Only Little Fox defied Ning Fei's expectations. Looking at Tengshe, she actually appeared somewhat vigilant.

Qingfeng Temple suddenly became very lively.

Tengshe first looked at Xiao Feng, seemingly sensing the Phoenix bloodline within the bird.

Then, her gaze fell upon Little Fox.

The snake and the fox seemed to be communicating.

Little Fox even deliberately trotted over to Ning Fei, as if declaring her sovereignty to Tengshe.

Tengshe was a female snake, a species belonging to the dragon class.

Seeing Little Fox act like this, it seemed she had sensed something.

'I remember an extremely ancient text recording that when a Tengshe takes human form, she becomes a beauty capable of toppling nations.'

'And the same goes for the white fox. Its human form is also incredibly beautiful and breathtakingly alluring.'

'Why do I get the feeling these two might have some past history?'

Ning Fei pondered as he watched their interaction.

He scooped up Little Fox and comforted everyone, telling them not to be afraid.

The other little ones had been with Ning Fei for a long time, and their bloodlines had long since become extraordinary. It didn't take long for them all to return to normal.

Tengshe was quite large; when she coiled up to rest in the backyard, she was exceptionally conspicuous.

"From now on, you'll have to live deep in Qinshan Mountain. There's generally no one out there, and neither drones nor satellites will be able to monitor you."

"Still, you need to be careful not to be seen,"

Ning Fei said, walking over to Tengshe.

Tengshe ate fruit, leaves, and small fish and shrimp. She didn't eat large mammals, which set Ning Fei's mind at ease.

Otherwise, if he placed Tengshe in the Qinshan Nature Reserve and she ended up eating a giant panda or a golden snub-nosed monkey, it would be a disaster.

"Tomorrow, I'll take you to South Lake to meet Xiaoxiong."

"You can live in South Lake from now on. It's quite secluded, and few people go there."

With that, Ning Fei returned to his room to rest.

That night, Little Fox ran in from outside.

She usually slept on her own, but for some unknown reason tonight, she kept whining, wanting to sleep with Ning Fei.

Ning Fei brought her onto the bed and placed her next to his pillow before falling into a deep sleep.

Outside, Tengshe lifted her head and glanced in their direction. She was highly intelligent and retained some vague memories.

She felt a sense of intimacy from Ning Fei, and even Little Fox felt familiar to her.

It was as if, a long, long time ago, she used to bicker endlessly with a white fox.

However, that memory was too ancient. She didn't dwell on it and drifted off into a deep sleep.

The next day, South Lake.

The moment Xiaoxiong saw Tengshe, he passed out cold.

He simply fainted, toppling straight backward.

Ning Fei was dumbfounded by the sight!

Good heavens.

He was the dignified number-one bodyguard of South Lake, a guy who had even managed to get himself a wife, and he was actually scared into a dead faint by a snake?

This was way too absurd!

His cowardice had reached a whole new height!

The female bear next to him was also a bit bewildered. She sat beside Xiaoxiong, not knowing what to do.

Ning Fei walked over and looked at the unconscious black bear, dark lines forming on his face.

"Xiaoxiong! Xiaoxiong!"

Ning Fei called out twice and shook the black bear's large face before finally waking him up.

"Don't be afraid. Her name is Tengshe, and she's my companion too."

Xiaoxiong was clearly still terrified. He immediately hid behind Ning Fei, covering his eyes with his paws, too afraid to look at Tengshe.

Finding this amusing, Tengshe leaned forward and sniffed right in front of the black bear's face.

Feeling Tengshe approaching, the black bear shuddered in terror.

Fortunately, Ning Fei stroked him a few times to soothe him, which finally calmed him down.

Little Dog had also followed Ning Fei to South Lake, and he appeared much more composed.

Seeing Little Dog standing near Tengshe, Xiaoxiong gradually settled down.

"Xiaoxiong, this is the subordinate I found for you."

"From now on, you're the captain of the bodyguards, and she is the deputy captain."

"You guys just stay here and behave at South Lake."

Ning Fei said with a laugh.

Xiaoxiong shook his head repeatedly; it seemed he didn't quite dare to accept the position of bodyguard captain.

Right then, however, Tengshe dove straight into South Lake.

She loved the water by nature, but because she had been avoiding humans, she hadn't seen a lake in a long time. That was why she was so thrilled.

"My electric eel, Little Dragon, is in there. Don't hurt him!"

Ning Fei called out toward Tengshe from behind.

South Lake also became extremely lively.