Zhao Tian quickly returned to his dorm and entered the artifact.
However, sensing that his women are all bathing in the lake, he appeared there.
As Zhao Tian stepped into the serene grove surrounding the lake, he paused for a moment to look at the scene.
His gaze softened as he spotted Xia Shenyi gracefully swimming to the center, her long hair gliding like silk in the water.
Fei Lingxi and Fei Ziyu were near the edge, engrossed in a splash battle that had water shimmering like tiny crystals in the air.
Li Jia floated lazily, while Shi Yixian sat on a rock at the lakeās edge as she dipped her toes into the water.
And then there was Yao Lian, her fox ears twitching as she swirled playfully in her humanoid form.
Unable to resist the peaceful moment, he began to undo his robes.
Yao Lian was the first to notice him... before she turned her gaze toward him, her fox ears perking up in surprise.
She blinked, her eyes widening as she registered what he was doing.
"W-What? Master?!" Yao Lian stammered, her cheeks tinting a deep red as she instinctively transformed into her fox form with a soft puff of energy.
"What are you doing? Canāt you see weāre bathing here?"
Zhao Tian chuckled lightly, "I see that."
"Then donāt strip!" Yao Lian squeaked, trying to avert her eyes while her bushy tail swished furiously behind her.
"There are women here! Have some shame!"
Her words trailed off as she peeked back and saw him continue undressing without hesitation.
Her jaw dropped, and her thoughts scrambled.
She quickly buried her face in her paws, her muffled voice escaping in a panic. "M-Master, stop! This isnāt proper!"
Fei Lingxi, hearing the commotion, turned to see what was happening, "Lianāer, whatās wrong? Youāve seen him shirtless before."
"Thatās not the point!" Yao Lian yelped, peeking out just enough to catch a glimpse... and immediately regretting it.
Her gaze darted away, but her flustered muttering continued. "Why does he have to⦠why here⦠and why is it so⦠no, wait, I shouldnāt be looking!"
Xia Shenyi rolled her eyes "Donāt act innocent, you pipsqueak. I have noticed you peeking at Zhao Tian while he was having sex with his women."
Hearing this, the foxās ears turned red "That.. I was just curious about the mating procesaahhh..."
The fox blinked looking at his dick āO-Oh.. it was so big when he was in heat and was roughly mating with woman.ā
āBut now.. it has gone smaller.. so whenever he is in heat, it gets b-big?ā
Yao Lian hurriedly swam to the edge of the lake, her fox ears twitching nervously.
As her paws touched the soft grassland, she leaped onto the shore, shaking the water droplets from her fur.
"I am leaving..."
As she was about to run, Zhao Tian stopped her "Wait."
Huh? Yao Lianās body froze and she turned her head "Master?"
He walked close to her and spoke "Turn to your human form."
"E-Eh?" Yao Lianās voice hitched, her tail bristling slightly.
"You⦠want me to transform? Here? In front of you? Are you crazy, Master?"
Her cheeks flushed a deep crimson as she added, "You just want to see me naked, donāt you? You perverted, shameless..."
-_- Zhao Tian stared at her blankly "You can just show your back to me, hiding your private regions."
My back? She muttered nervously, glancing down at her paws.
Seeing her hesitation, Zhao Tianās tone softened. "Lian, trust me. I need to examine something."
After a long moment of silence, Yao Lian finally nodded, albeit reluctantly. "Fineā¦" she mumbled, turning her back to him.
Taking a deep breath, her body shimmered with a faint golden glow as she shifted into her human form.
Her long, silky pink hair fell gracefully down her back, glistening with the remnants of water from the lake.
Her delicate shoulders and smooth skin were partially obscured by her hair, but her toned and shapely figure was impossible to miss.
Her tail, soft and plush, swayed slightly behind her, its base nestled just above her well-sculpted ass.
But the one he was more curious about was... her tail.
āOhhh...ā
Looking at the base of her tail which was attached to her back just above her asscheeks.
Yao Lian wiggled her tail nervously, her cheeks burning bright red as she stammered, "Y-Y-Youāre looking, arenāt you? You perverted Master! Youāve already seen enough, right? Can I leave now?"
"Wait, Lian"
He stepped closer, his hand reaching out toward her tail.
Before she could protest, his fingers brushed against the soft fur, and he gently grasped it.
"Wh-What are you doing?!" Yao Lian yelped, jerking forward slightly in surprise.
Her tail swayed furiously in his grasp as she turned her head over her shoulder to glare at him, her fox ears twitching furiously. "Let go of my tail! Thatās.. t-thatās sensitive!"
Zhao Tian chuckled softly, "Relax. Iām just curious about how it works,"
His fingers traced the soft fur, marveling at its texture. "Itās⦠surprisingly warm. Almost like itās alive in its own way."
"It is alive!" Yao Lian snapped, her face growing redder with every passing second.
"The tailbone is connected to my spine, so it feels like itās a part of me... a very personal part of me! You canāt just grab it without asking!"
Zhao Tian hummed thoughtfully, his fingers brushing near the base of her tail. "I see. So, itās directly tied to your nervous system? Fascinating."
"F-Fascinating?!" Yao Lian sputtered...
"Whatās so fascinating about my tail? Itās just⦠a tail."
Zhao Tian ignored her protests, his attention focused entirely on the way her tail reacted to his touch. "Itās more than just a tail,"
"Itās an extension of your body, and itās clearly tied to your emotions. The way it bristles when youāre angry or sways when youāre nervous..."
Yao Lian groaned, burying her face in her hands. "Master, please! Can we stop talking about my tail? This is so embarrassingā¦"
Zhao Tian finally released her tail, stepping back with a satisfied nod. "Alright, Iām done. You can relax now."
She turned around, her face still flushed as she glared at him. "Youāre unbelievable, you know that?" she muttered, crossing her arms over her chest.
"Next time, ask before you grab someoneās tail!"
Zhao Tian chuckled, his expression softening as he met her gaze. "Iāll keep that in mind. Thank you for indulging my curiosity, Lian."
Yao Lian huffed, her ears twitching as she turned to leave. "Youāre lucky Iām loyal to you, Master. Anyone else wouldāve gotten a tail slap for that."
As she walked away, Zhao Tian watched her with a small smile.
"Sheās quite the character," he murmured to himself before heading back toward the lake.
Glancing back at the women in the lake, he smiled and joined them.
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