Chapter 424: Chapter 63 Relationship
“Ah? Ah, ah… Ah!” The little fox was instantly flustered.
The relationship between the Demon Race and the Human Race had always been strained, stemming from an ancient war between the Humans and other races in the distant past.
The Human Race emerged victorious, becoming the rulers of Qixia Isle.
“If they are not of our kind, their hearts must be different.”
With this mindset, the Human Race of that era persecuted many races. Consequently, many races, to protect themselves, voluntarily vanished from the presence of humans, retreating to places far from worldly affairs. Among them was the Demon Race.
The last time the Demon Race appeared in the world was hundreds of thousands of years ago, brought about by the chaos instigated by the Evil Emperor Bai Qi. Therefore, the current Human Race regarded the Demon Race with extreme caution and deep-seated prejudice, deeming them intolerable.
“I can’t believe it! The supposedly arrogant True Disciple of Azure Peak is actually a… fox spirit!” Lu Yue pointed at Zhong Yanhan and said, “You’re truly insane! Have you even considered the consequences of willingly infiltrating the Sword Sect?”
The little fox bit her lip, her usual imposing demeanor vanished.
The current White Emperor Sword Sect was one of her lifelines. By staying in the White Emperor Sword Sect and obtaining the Heavenly Extreme Sword Heart for Ye Changsheng, she would have value to him. Otherwise, she would be nothing more than a tool, easily discarded at any moment.
If she lost him, no matter how vast the world, she would have no place to shelter.
“Ying ying ying!”
Zhong Yanhan’s spirit broke. She transformed into a small silver fox and hid behind Ye Changsheng’s legs, curling into a ball, her large tail covering her head as she escaped reality.
“Why are you hiding? Where’s your usual gentle breeze? Weren’t you full of righteous indignation when you confronted me last time?” Lu Yue taunted, hands on her hips.
The current situation was indeed beyond Ye Changsheng’s expectations. Who could have imagined that Lu Yue would be able to reach the very center of the Ancient Forbidden Domain, such a dangerous place?
He stood in place, contemplating how to respond.
Chapter 705 of the serialized reading
“Changsheng, who is that little fox to you?” Lu Yue asked.
“…”
“Don’t stay silent. You are indeed her accomplice, aren’t you?” Lu Yue said. “I found it suspicious before, how could you control Zhong Yanhan to do your bidding? So she’s from the Demon Race. With this leverage, you can achieve quite a lot.”
“…”
“Your expression is terrifying. Could it be that you’re having murderous thoughts?” Lu Yue didn’t seem overly nervous.
Ye Changsheng sighed. “Senior Sister Yue’er, Xiao Han and I are finished. You’ve got us cornered.”
“You’re confessing so quickly?”
“That’s just how it is. Xiao Han is indeed from the Demon Race, and I’ve been helping her.”
“…Changsheng, what exactly are you plotting?” Lu Yue stroked her chin. “Is it because I’m about to disappear, so it doesn’t matter if you tell the truth? After all, dead people don’t betray secrets?”
“What kind of vicious devil do you think I am…”
“You’re not going to kill me?”
“Why would I kill you?”
“Then aren’t you worried about me reporting this?” Lu Yue asked curiously. “If I do, this demon will perish. You know the relationship between the Human Race and the Demon Race, right?”
“I know, but while others might have their opinions, Senior Sister Yue’er is different.”
“Don’t flatter me.”
“It’s not flattery. After all, you’re not from Qixia Isle.”
“…Oh?”
“You see, Senior Sister Yue’er came to Qixia Isle from another world. Perhaps in your world, the Human Race and the Demon Race coexist harmoniously.” Ye Changsheng said.
In fact, Ye Changsheng had been observing Lu Yue’s expression throughout the conversation. She hadn’t shown the immediate disgust that people from Qixia Isle typically displayed, unlike the cultivators in the Star-Gazing Palace.
Furthermore, Lu Yue herself had revealed that she was a cultivator from the Myriad Worlds.
Trying to deceive her now would only invite her resentment. It was better to be honest and lay everything bare.
“I don’t really dislike the Demon Race, but I will judge the situation based on your actual answers. After all, demons are not all the same,” Lu Yue narrowed her eyes.
“If you’re talking about Xiao Han, she’s truly not a bad person.”
“Changsheng, I know that fox demons like this, especially such beautiful white foxes, possess powerful charm. Even if it’s not their intention, they can drive men mad and make them their devoted followers.”
It seemed Lu Yue understood a lot. Ye Changsheng inwardly agreed with this assessment; the little fox had indeed displayed such characteristics before, though not by her own volition.
“Be more direct,” Ye Changsheng said.
“You’ve been bewitched by a fox spirit.”
“No.”
“I don’t believe you,” Lu Yue shook her head.
“It’s true, come here.”
Ye Changsheng picked up the little fox and whispered some comforting words. The little fox obeyed, staying still.
He then lifted the little fox to Lu Yue, exposing its soft belly.
“Behave yourself,” Ye Changsheng said.
“…You can’t fool me.”
Lu Yue placed her hand on the fox and probed with her Spiritual Sense. A look of astonishment crossed her face.
“Her Primordial Yin is still intact?!”
“That’s why I said I wasn’t bewitched, I’m perfectly normal,” Ye Changsheng replied.
“This…”
Disbelief flashed in Lu Yue’s eyes, gradually turning into a hint of fear.
“Changsheng, you’re acting strange. Are you still a normal man? You wouldn’t even make a move on a fox like this!”
“Why am I being scolded?”
Lu Yue murmured to herself, “Although it’s unbelievable, it’s the truth… What exactly is going on between you and Zhong Yanhan?”
“It’s really simple, not as complicated as you think. We met during the sect entrance examination. She’s from the Demon Race, and her family was killed by humans,” Ye Changsheng explained briefly. “With no one to rely on, she could only seek refuge with the White Emperor Sword Sect. Knowing her situation, I lent her a hand.”
“And… that’s it?”
“Yes, she and I are just friends, nothing more,” Ye Changsheng stated.
As he finished speaking, the little fox trembled slightly and then showed an expression of profound sadness, her eyes seeming on the verge of tears.
Seeing this, Lu Yue was unsure whether to call Ye Changsheng a stubborn man or heartless.
“Will you report us?” Ye Changsheng asked.
Lu Yue pondered for a moment, then shook her head. “Let’s consider it repayment for your past favor. After all, you helped me.”
“You’re referring to the broken engagement in the Great Chu Kingdom, right…”
“No, it was something from much earlier,” Lu Yue smiled faintly.
Ye Changsheng seemed to understand what she meant but didn’t probe further.
In that case, he wouldn’t need to resort to his second plan.
“Anyway, thank you. Xiao Han, express your gratitude.” Ye Changsheng said.
“Ying ying ying.” The little fox whimpered a few times.
Lu Yue sneered. “Zhong Yanhan, you don’t have to thank me if you don’t want to. I’m doing this for Changsheng’s sake, not yours.”
“Ying ying?!”
Chapter 706 of the serialized reading
The little fox was shocked.
“I understand. I can understand the language of the Demon Race because I know demons. You’d better behave yourself now and don’t anger me.”
“Ying ying ying, ying ying…”
The little fox realized she was getting nowhere and spoke a few sullen words before jumping onto Ye Changsheng, no longer looking at Lu Yue.
Ye Changsheng was utterly bewildered. What were these two talking about?
However, he could roughly guess that these two women still couldn’t stand each other and were likely exchanging taunts.
“Before we came here, the Sect Master of the Purple Cloud Pavilion also arrived. Senior Sister Yue’er, did you see him?” Ye Changsheng asked.
What had happened so far were mere interludes; this was the real matter at hand. The Moon Invitation Sword was still in Ling Xingmang’s possession.
“I did see him. I reached the Array Core of the Ancient Forbidden Domain and encountered Ling Xingmang not long after. Upon seeing me, he immediately tried to kill me.”
Ye Changsheng glanced at Lu Yue. She didn’t look like she had just fought a battle.
“Senior Sister Yue’er, you won?”
“You can’t really say I won,” Lu Yue replied. “He fought with me, and he was at a disadvantage. I intended to defeat him and reclaim the Divine Sword of our Moon Invitation Peak when something strange happened…”
“What strange thing?”
Lu Yue’s expression turned serious as she recalled, “At that moment, both Ling Xingmang and I felt a surge of Immortal aura. Then, Ling Xingmang seemed to go mad, shouting and running away. When I tried to pursue him, I was suppressed by a mysterious force. It took me a long time to recover.”
Immortal aura?
Ye Changsheng pondered. This was the very center of the Ancient Forbidden Domain, the Array Core, where the Immortal’s Shedding was located. Could it be related to that Immortal’s Shedding?
“Then Senior Sister Yue’er must know the direction Ling Xingmang fled, right?”
“Yes, when I tried to track him later, I discovered a mountain range that seemed peculiar. I didn’t rashly enter.”
“Where is it?”
Lu Yue replied, “It’s nearby. Follow me.”
The immediate priority was to retrieve the Moon Invitation Sword, so Lu Yue led Ye Changsheng forward, with the little fox perched on Ye Changsheng’s shoulder.
She was extremely displeased about her secret being exposed, especially by Lu Yue. She was grinding her teeth in frustration – in simple terms, she was furious!
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became!
The little fox rubbed against Ye Changsheng’s face, acting extremely clingy, “Ying ying ying!”
“Xiao Han, what are you doing? Is something wrong?”
“Ying ying ying.” The little fox nuzzled him again, then looked at Lu Yue, as if showing off.
Lu Yue was also very annoyed, her smile not reaching her eyes. “You’d better stop that. What’s the difference between you like this and a pet?”
“Ying ying?!”
“Don’t get too full of yourself. I think it’s just the relationship between an owner and a pet. Changsheng plays with you when he’s in a good mood, you little pet.”
“That’s not true! Changsheng is my Master, and I am his disciple!” the little fox gritted her teeth, abandoning the Demon Race language.
Ye Changsheng remained silent. Whenever two women argued, he never interfered, preferring to stay quiet. If they were about to fight, he would either self-destruct or run away.
“See? Don’t put yourself on a pedestal, my little pet~” Lu Yue continued to mock.
“Mhmm… Mhmm!” The little fox felt she was being unreasonable and stopped talking. Her cheeks were puffed out, and she curled into a ball, sulking.
…
Lu Yue led Ye Changsheng to their destination. A mountain range shrouded in thick fog seemed to have appeared out of nowhere. Though only parts were visible through the mist, one could feel its grandeur and magnificence, as if crafted by the hands of a celestial being.
“Why is it here!” the little fox exclaimed.
