Master Bai! This Celestial Fox Spirit Is Asking For Divorce
Chapter 201: Episode 18.8 The Origin of Mystery In The Hot Springs

Chapter 201: Episode 18.8 The Origin of Mystery In The Hot Springs

The sparring between two S-Class awakeners who generously used their powers to the full extent is bound to cause extensive damage. It could be said that no mutated pandas will stray in the area after the night’s end, and Mammy Yin will only guard a wasteland.

The overpowered couple, Shen Yuan and Bai Tingfeng found themselves amid the chaos. "Yuan, ha, don’t you think we should call this a tie?" said Bai Tingfeng, panting. His hanfu was charred, and his chiseled upper torso was exposed thanks to the fierce celestial fox spirit.

Of course, his husband is not much different.

Shen Yuan’s torn and tattered robes were on the brink of disintegration. They clung to his body as if the night wind might sweep them away.

The proud celestial fox spirit is all-fours in the ground, eyes glimmering with a cold blue glow due to the intense use of magic.

"Not yet. Not until we pushed each other to the limit," Shen Yuan answered.

"You..." Bai Tingfeng was speechless when he saw his husband’s insistent behavior. He thought this sparring was only done to measure his abilities and study each other’s combat sense for future cooperation, but now, he couldn’t help but assume that Shen Yuan was up to other things.

"I must tell you that any more of this will be dangerous for both of us. My powers..." Bai Tingfeng trailed off. "Is a double-edged sword. It consumes my self-control as long as I am using it."

"I cannot guarantee that I’ll be sane moments from now," Bai Tingfeng said in a hushed voice. A sliver of sadness is silently looming in his tone.

Of course, it didn’t go unnoticed by Shen Yuan, but he pressed the soothing words about to escape his lips in a straight line.

Instead, he said in a stable yet confident voice, "I know."

Bai Tingfeng’s eyes shook.

"I noticed it before when we faced the asshole brother of this omega. It was granted that you are angry for my sake, but when you swung your sword, ready to hack the head of that Shen Linyu, I saw madness in your eyes." Shen Yuan slowly rose from his compromising position and looked at Bai Tingfeng profoundly.

"That is something you wouldn’t find in a person who is reluctant to kill."

"If you know, then why are you—"

"Because the same self-control you use to protect yourself and others is hindering you from reaching the heights you’re supposed to go. Your aura, Perpetual Light, is a powerful ability we can use against our enemies."

Shen Yuan slowly walked towards Bai Tingfeng. His body is still covered with magic.

"Do you remember the annoying black cat? I am not sure if that little pussy is included in the ranks of the Cardinals, but if it is, then it is unlucky because it is nothing but measly prey to your aura," Shen Yuan smiled at his husband, the kind that’s full of pride. He understands how scary it is to lose one’s reason and sanity while brandishing a powerful weapon.

However, Bai Tingfeng must focus more on the positive side of his power if he wants to take that one brave step to control the beast in him.

"Your Perpetual Light that’s derived from the powers of White Tiger of the West is an effective bane for demons."

Of course, against him. Bai Tingfeng has significantly lower damage. He’s an ascended being who harnesses heavenly powers himself. There’s no way that he will be helpless against his husband.

"But Yuan," Bai Tingfeng was almost taken hostage by the beautiful smile of his husband. "I’ve been training this power for years. Even now, I didn’t stop."

The alpha let out a loud, deep sigh.

"But I am still unable to tame it successfully. How am I supposed to train this strength when even my father, who’s an S-Class swords master like me, is struggling to keep up with it?" Bai Tingfeng lamented.

Shen Yuan’s smile went sour. Look at this man. Is he bragging about his strength now?

"Don’t you think your concerns make a more solid reason why you should train harder to master your powers?" Shen Yuan threw a kick at Bai Tingfeng, which the latter instinctively dodged.

The fight that cooled is starting to pick up its heat again.

"And don’t you think that with the powerful celestial fox spirit as your husband, you got yourself a stronger and more reliable training partner?" Shen Yuan struck the alpha with his long, bushy tail.

Bai Tingfeng parried it through gritted teeth. Turns out that the fight is still on.

"Among other S-Class awakeners in this world, I’m the only one who could handle you, Bai Tingfeng! So don’t hesitate to go all out against me! You could rely on me as your husband!"

When he heard Shen Yuan’s last word, Bai Tinfeng felt like lightning struck him.

Right, they are couples, life partners. They should share things in this life for better or for worse.

"Fine," Through Shen Yuan’s flurry of attacks, Bai Tingfeng caught Shen Yuan’s wrist and threw his omega in the opposite direction. "For your sake and Yanyan’s, I will throw away my indecision. Please help me control this power, Yuan."

The celestial fox spirit rolled in the air before he landed on all fours.

"I would be happy to do it," Shen Yuan smugly said. "Let me just adjust my underwear. I felt like it got stuck in between my butt cheeks."

And he did as he said it.

Bai Tingfeng doesn’t know if Shen Yuan is just pulling a comedic skit to soothe his rampaging nerves, but whatever it is, Shen Yuan’s randomness makes him feel light.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He let the welling energy he’s been suppressing let loose.

Little did he know that Shen Yuan was left gawking at him with his mouth due to disbelief.

’Holy shit! I didn’t expect that Bai Tingfeng had this much mana!’ The celestial fox screamed inside his head.

Bai Tingfeng’s aura, which was originally covering his body, now stands like a tall pillar! It made him recall the panel he’d seen in the manhua. That was when Bai Tingfeng went berserk after meeting the full-grown Haichong a year after Yanyan’s tragedy.

He remembered that with this much aura, he hacked the damned insect summoner’s arm with just one slash.

’And now, I am receiving such treatment now?’ Shen Yuan wanted to cough up blood, thinking he had brought this situation himself.

"Whatever," He uttered through gritted teeth. He is not a snowflake-like that unortunate villain.

Shen Yuan took out the protective talisman he initially hid in his underwear and confidently held it. He’s strict about being safe, so there’s no way he will lack preparation.

He looked at Bai Tingfeng, and there he saw the stunning changes that had happened to his husband.

The alpha’s pupils elongated like that of a cat’s, and weird tiger stripes appeared on his skin.

"Grrrr," He heard Bai Tingfeng growling at him like a beast.

"Shit. No matter what form, you still looked fucking hot. It’s unfair," Shen Yuan lamented his own luck before he dashed toward the man.

Sensing the big threat from Shen Yuan, Bai Tingfeng, who lost his reasoning, moved like a savage beast. His sword acts as claws.

That night, the tourists in the area made posts on social media telling accounts of weird sightings of pillars of light and domes of blue fire in the direction of Rong Shan Villa. Many tried to look for the source, but it remained a mystery since they either lost the courage midway thanks to the frequent quakes in the ground or lost their way due to the powerful illusion that protected the area.

None of them imagined that it was the works of the strongest couple in their country.

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In the woods outside the scope of Shen Yuan’s illusion, the danger looming in the darkness leered at the fog covering the bamboo forest.

"That bitch Shen Yuan! I know his illusion is quite powerful, but I didn’t expect it to be this troublesome!" An inconspicuous black cat that blends with the shadows spoke with strong spite.

It used its paws to stomp on the ground to vent its frustration and anger.

The mysterious cloaked man that kept the cat company meekly lowered his head. "Your Eminence, I tried, but your cursed dagger that could penetrate through mana was not enough to carve a path through this illusion. We—"

"Shut your mouth, you trash," The cat flashed its ghostly eyes at the man. Slowly, the face and body of the feline changed into that of a young omega with bright pink hair. "I am already aware of that. Isn’t that the reason why I am on edge right now?"

"It was the number one rule for an assassin to always maintain calm. But here I am, wanting to claw your face because nothing went on my way! Shit!" The young man punched his subordinate in the stomach.

"It was one thing to make me wait for too long to get Shen Yuan from his safe haven, and now, I feel like I’m missing something thanks to this damn illusion!" Rin frustratedly threw the dagger, hitting a tree with a thud.

He couldn’t shake the feeling that what lies behind the illusion is a sight that will make him stand out in their organization once he obtains it.

"Shen Yuan, I really want to kill you now!"