Master Bai! This Celestial Fox Spirit Is Asking For Divorce
Chapter 137: Episode 12.4 Nine-Tailed Hanfu

Chapter 137: Episode 12.4 Nine-Tailed Hanfu

Familiarity.

That is what Shen Yuan felt when he saw the design of the hanfu displayed in the very center of the room.

He really couldn’t explain it himself, but when his eyes laid on the breathtaking transition of the ombre from pure white at the top wardrobe, then sparkling blue to dark blue staring from the skirt downward, he was instantly reminded of his nature as a celestial fox.

A beautiful contrast of light and dark.

The golden embroidery of curly clouds, studded with sparkling light blue mana stones, on the lapel and the slim arrow sleeves of the hanfu also trigger his nostalgia for his home in the spiritual realm.

"Daddy, are you okay?" Yanyan tugged his hand, waking him up from the daze.

"Yes, baby. I’m alright. I’m just amazed by the craftsmanship of this hanfu," Shen Yuan answered his son, and by chance, his gaze met Bai Tingfeng.

"This must be made with the most durable silk retrieved from a dungeon monster. An A-Class Steel Silk Archne. This material also made my battle robe, so I could say as early as now that this quality is the peak of protective equipment. Do you want it?" the alpha asked casually as if he was just picking some random thing in a department store.

Not going to lie but Shen Yuan instantly thought of a sugar daddy when he heard Bai Tingfeng.

"Will you? For me?" Shen Yuan jokingly said. But he immediately took it back. "Just kidding, it’s up to the artist who made it if it’s for sale."

He wanted it. That is what his instinct was telling him.

However, as a frequent consumer of BL arts and merchandise, the celestial fox spirit formed a massive respect towards artists like Madam Zhen. The woman was good at her work. He’s got to give her that. Therefore, he wouldn’t act like a tyrant just because he can avail it with a blank check.

As long as the crafter said go, he would not waste time and signal his sugar daddy to buy it for him, pronto!

"This piece is custom-made for a certain someone," Madam Zhen enigmatically said.

Hearing this, Shen Yuan felt pity. He wants this hanfu, but if it’s made for someone else, he will step back and look at what is free and available.

His pride prevents him from forcing himself on someone or something not meant for him.

"Okay, I’ll just pick a different one," Shen Yuan shrugged and walked away from the hanfu.

"Wait!" Madam Zhen quickly held Shen Yuan’s arm before the omega flew away. Why is he so quick to give up when he likes it? This omega should ask first questions to clarify before he turns his back and leaves!

"This masterpiece," Madam Zhen internally braced herself to swallow her pride for Shen Yuan. No one has ever made her cling to a model and client like this. Only Shen Yuan!

The bait failed to snag the omega completely, so Madam Zhen had no choice but to pitch the deal herself.

"I made it after watching your fight with Chairman Mao. Every inch of this hanfu was tailored with your distinct movement in mind. You’re not a typical mage, right? You’re the kind who wouldn’t fold, even if it’s melee combat between awakeners. You capitalize on your flexibility, speed, and stamina to fight in close quarters. Like a tiger who could dominate the battlefield."

Madam Zhen still looked slightly desperate, but her gaze and tone were profound and full of wisdom.

She shook her head after remembering something, "No, a tiger isn’t an accurate animal to compare how you fight. You’re smart-type. The kind who’s cunning—like a fox!"

"What!" Yanyan, in the background, gasped. Did this aunty see his Daddy’s tail and fox ears? But how? His Daddy has hidden them all this time!

The boy’s understanding was a miss this time. Madam Zhen is simply comparing her notes to describe Shen Yuan.

The celestial fox spirit knew this, so he laughed while petting his son’s head, reassuring his five-year-old son.

"A fox, that’s quite an interesting comparison. I like that," Shen Yuan turned to Madam Zhen.

The madam nodded and resumed her haughty attitude upon hearing a good comment, "I’ve been a crafter to awakeners and hunters for years, so reading their battle styles is easy for me. I used that skill to create the best magic item for my clients. Once I create weapons, I ensure they amplify their owner’s powers. On the other hand, if it’s defensive items like armor and robes, then I see that my masterpieces will cover the weakness."

Shen Yuan showed a lop-sided smile.

"You already made my hanfu. Shall I take it that you found out what my weakness is?"

Madam Zhen looked at Shen Yuan with a complicated expression.

She knew that this was nothing but a playful challenge. But why is it that Shen Yuan could quickly instill doubts in her? This is something that she noticed earlier.

Regardless, she will still do whatever it takes to make Shen Yuan her model. She will start by earning the trust of this S-Class omega.

"Well, your burst power was obviously the strongest. You have a wide array of awakened abilities and can buff yourself. These are your strengths— something that’s very obvious to other people. However, others failed to notice that your weakness is inversely proportional to your strength. The more you use your magic, the greater the amount of mana you consume. And that is not all. You’re annoyingly quick and flexible because you’re trying to hide one of your fatal weaknesses: your body is as flimsy as a bamboo skewer."

"A simple robe made from A-Class Steel Silk Archne won’t give you enough protection you need. That’s why you need something that directly solves your problem."

Madam Zhen delivered that with unwavering confidence. She then moved toward the glass that protects the hanfu. She took out her phone and tapped something on it. Then all of a sudden, the protective glass levitated, freeing the hanfu.

Shen Yuan, Bai Tingfeng, and even Yanyan instantly felt the changes in the atmosphere. The mana in the air became slightly thin because most of it was sucked by the hanfu!

What the hell was going on?

"This is hanfu, which utilizes the latest External Mana Absorption Technology. It doesn’t need mana stone and the user’s mana to create protective invisible protective all over the body. The mana in the air independently powers it." Madam Zhen raised her chin at Shen Yuan, looking proud. "Don’t you think this is the best solution for your weakness?"

Shen Yuan didn’t answer. He’s still amazed that technology could do the natural ability of a fox spirit like him.

Meanwhile, Bai Tingfeng’s eyes flashed, "But how fast is the absorption rate of this hanfu? And what if Shen Yuan is in a place where mana is minimal? Won’t this thing’s protective technology fail?"

This is for his husband’s safety, so there’s no way that he won’t be careful.

This time, Madam Zhen’s pride is as tall as a mountain, "For the first tail to be activated, all we needed was a two minute if it’s outside the dungeon and a half minute if it’s inside."

The word tail snatched Shen Yuan’s attention, "Wait, first tail?"

Madam Zhen didn’t need to answer that question because the two-minute mark arrived and showed the answer to Shen Yuan’s question.

"Holy— is this for real?"

"Waah! It’s Huhu the fox hanfu!" Yanyan blurted out. His eyes sparkled.

The celestial fox spirit blinked his eyes twice because a blue translucent fox tail sprouted from the hanfu’s back. It’s moving leisurely left to right like a real fox tail.

Shen Yuan’s reaction boosted Madam Zhen’s confidence, "This is my creation, Nine-Tailed Hanfu. It was inspired by the fox spirits that once helped us during the Great Cataclysm. Like fox spirits, the mana that this hanfu absorbs is stored as a mana tail. It is stackable up to nine stacks of protective shield."

The madam looked at the child and rubbed the boy’s platinum blonde head. "That’s nine-tails. More than what Huhu the Fox possessed."

She then turned to Shen Yuan. However, her confidence again plummeted since Shen Yuan’s expression didn’t look good.

"Do you know what you’re doing?" Shen Yuan asked.

"Huh?" Madam Zhen innocently opened her mouth, looking perfectly oblivious.

Normally, he would appreciate this move since an artist pays homage to his kind. However, now is not a convenient time to associate himself with anything fox spirit-related because someone is actively hunting them.

"Daddy! Daddy!" Shen Yuan suddenly felt a strong, excited tug on his hand. "Yanyan likes that clothes for you! Once you wear that, Yanyan is sure everyone will look at you! You will steal their attention!"

Shen Yuan just smiled at his son and thought, "Steal everyone’s attention? That’s especially true for those Cardinal bastards. I will surely be the biggest eyesore for them."

The celestial fox spirit went stiff as a lightbulb shone in the back of his mind.

Maybe he could do that! It’s way better and easier if he goes all in! He will be the biggest and most painful eyesore to that damned terrorist! This way, there’s a bigger possibility they will come after him!

It’s like hitting two birds with one stone. He found a solution to his weakness while also helping their mission.

"Forget it." Shen Yuan turned to Madam Zhen. "This hanfu is made for me, and I only could wear this."

The omega approached his husband and touched the alpha’s arms, "Bai Tinfeng, I want it. Can you buy it for me?"

But Madam Zhen interjected, "You don’t have to buy it, Shen Yuan. I could give it to you for free. Just, please become the face of Crimson Anvil."