A Parent's Love is Far-Reaching

Gloomy Fox lowered its tail and sighed helplessly. "He harmed you, so why are you still protecting him?"

Nanli's expression gradually hardened with determination.

She glanced at Siheng, then reached out to hold his hand, interlocking their fingers tightly.

"I trust him. He must have been unaware."

"We are husband and wife—we should support each other through hardship and stand together in adversity."

Though Gloomy Fox had already gotten a sense of her temperament, it was still slightly taken aback by her resolve.

Whatever lingering doubts it had were now completely dispelled.

It nudged little babe toward her.

"Then take care of my cub as well. One more won't make a difference," Gloomy Fox said. "It has inherited a trace of your divine power. With proper cultivation, it could form an inner core and might even ascend to become a divine beast someday."

Little babe stood between them, reluctant to part with its mother.

It lingered, looking back repeatedly.