Chapter 313: The Little Pink Fox Befriended the Wrong Person
The Mansion.
Most of the officers of the Demon Artifact Pavilion didn't return to their prepared dormitories after work today. Instead, they went to the Red Blossom Pavilion as they did yesterday.
According to Long Dahai, this was about new recruits setting their energy ablaze, needing three days to burn off this "evil fire" first.
However, a few among the newcomers from the Demon Sect didn't join them. A few Artifact Refiners stayed on the fourth floor of the Demon Artifact Pavilion, spending time with Song Zhong and the others.
Perhaps in a few days, the number of people working tirelessly will increase again.
For tonight, only two exceptionally beautiful young women were left in the mansion.
In a quiet room, the Sword Fairy had just finished a round of cultivation.
It wasn't because of the upcoming Human Immortal List, but simply to calm her inner thoughts.
The girl opened her beautiful eyes and glanced at the communication short sword she had placed on the edge of her bed.
'…It seems he really won't be coming back tonight.'
She bit her lip slightly.
"I don't know what he's up to. Xiaoyao seemed like she knew something but wouldn't tell me anything concrete, only saying it's some internal Demon Sect matter..."
"If it's just that, it's fine. After all, he's always been like this, doing mysterious things all day long."
"But the day after tomorrow, he's going to meet that Empress..."
Recalling the information her friend had brought back earlier in the day, Lu Yuliu's expression became conflicted.
She hadn't gone to the Demon Artifact Pavilion today, mainly because she couldn't think of a reason to go.
Was she supposed to go there just to serve tea?
After being a little annoyed by his dense behavior earlier that morning, she certainly didn't feel like running to serve him like a maid.
Besides, she'd barely served her own master tea, so why would she do something like that for him?
'And I thought he'd be so busy these days that even if I went, we wouldn't have much time together...'
That turned out to be a miscalculation.
Bai Xiaoyao had straightforwardly told her that her senior brother wasn't all that busy today. Between light work, the senior and junior siblings had spent the day chatting and laughing. Her friend even "personally" taught her senior some fun secret techniques...
Remembering the slightly smug tone her friend had used when she returned, Lu Yuliu felt her sense of balance falter.
But at least she hadn't wasted her day.
"My original plan was to let him try the Fengxian Pastry I brought back from Qifeng City and then naturally suggest going there together later... Well, as long as the result is good, that's what matters."
Yes, the Sword Fairy had already visited Qifeng City today.
In disguise, she toured the area thoroughly, confirming the city's historical landmarks, discovering the best local foods, and identifying the most highly-rated establishments.
She was well aware that with the current state of the royal city, it was nearly impossible to have a normal outing with someone as conspicuous as the Demon Sect Holy Saint.
So her focus shifted to the neighboring city.
'Tomorrow...'
One hand grasped the Star-Moon Jade Pendant on her chest while the other held the communication short sword beside her. Under the warm lamplight, the girl's pretty face flushed slightly.
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At the Wandering Immortal Inn.
In a room with traditional decor, Luo Wusheng looked at the white-haired loli before him, who had reverted entirely to her familiar form, save for the thick robe she still wore. He casually tossed the black chess piece in his hand back into the chess container.
"The effects of the Heart Fox Technique have ended?"
Luo Wusheng's tone carried an indescribable meaning.
"Yes, that silly fox's 'eyes' have indeed left."
Yue Xuanji's starlit eyes shimmered as her slender fingers lightly touched her lips. "What a pity. I was just thinking of kissing you again while she was still observing. Just imagining her fuming in the Netherland is amusing."
"But... if I really did that, it would make it much harder to borrow the power of her Heart Fox Technique again next time."
Understanding the mischievous thoughts of this little loli, Luo Wusheng's expression turned odd.
Ahem. To be honest, he didn't entirely oppose her bold ideas, considering that, from a certain perspective, it was a win-win situation for him.
"...Honestly, I think Yao Ji regretted giving you an Ancestral Netherkin Tail Essence in the past."
At the rate she was pulling these stunts, if Yue Xuanji's cultivation or techniques were a bit lacking, she'd run into trouble sooner or later.
Poor little pink fox. Befriended the wrong person.
That said, despite her outward behavior, the friendship between the two was undeniably genuine.
Otherwise, the little pink fox wouldn't have offered a portion of her Ancestral Netherkin Tail Essence, which carried a trace of a Great Netherfiend's power.
Though Luo Wusheng hadn't been able to learn the details, it was clear that Yue Xuanji had faced some significant ordeals in the past to obtain Yao Ji ancestral essence.
But more importantly...
After a moment of silence, the smiling white-haired loli tilted her adorable face slightly upward.
"Curious about why I showed up here so conveniently?"
Luo Wusheng's expression turned serious.
"Indeed... Aside from the silly fox needing to calm down by meeting you, I suppose there's another reason. You probably already guessed it."
Yue Xuanji's slender fingers made a gentle motion, and the black wooden token lying on the chess table beside Luo Wusheng floated into her delicate hand. "You're right. At present, your master and I do have a certain degree of cooperation."
So it was true.
Luo Wusheng's heart tightened slightly as his gaze flickered.
When he had activated the Holy Saint Token and received no response, only for this white-haired loli to appear, he had already started to suspect.
The reason was simple. These two figures, who seemed to be part of his faction, shared a number of eerily similar traits.
Luo Wusheng lowered his gaze, lost in thought, lightly tapping his fingers on the chessboard.
But his actions froze as a small hand gently pressed against his head and ruffled his hair.
"That said, I didn't appear because you activated this token... Quite the opposite, actually. It's because you can't yet activate it that I came to tell you a few things, to avoid any misunderstandings."
The petite girl, now standing slightly taller, gazed at him with her starry eyes and tossed the black wooden token into his lap.
"According to your master, this thing will only activate once your fate has changed significantly, after you fully step into the Nascent Soul Realm and your Diabolic Saint Physique undergoes a second awakening."
"It's supposedly a key to gradually uncovering everything."
"And as for me... I don't actually know your master's true purpose. I chose to cooperate with him solely because of you and because our goals align at this stage..."
"That goal being to completely change your fate, free you from the bindings of destiny, and grant you the trait of 'uniqueness'."
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