Chapter 826: Extortion of the Nine‑Tailed Fox

The previous black fox elder also came for them; upon meeting, he wanted to kill me, so I naturally couldn't spare him.

So I killed him outright. That black fox elder's strength was still considerable; wherever he was, he would be a Strong One. It's a pity he ran into me.

Originally, I didn't want to kill him, but he was truly too arrogant. If he had even a third of your attitude, perhaps I wouldn't have taken his life outright.

Chen Chuyang said slowly, as if it were of no consequence.

These words truly showed no concern for the anger of the two people before me; Hu Jiuwei and the Great Elder were stunned, exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with helplessness and fury. They had no recourse; the man before them was genuinely mysterious and unfathomable.

Even if we gave them another chance, it wouldn't guarantee they'd encounter him. Yes, it's not about defeating him, but about meeting him.

A Strong One like that, no wonder even the Old Ghost of Tianxin doesn't want to come to provoke him or cause trouble. Once one steps onto Longshe Shan, who is the ant and who is the giant remains uncertain.

They understood why the White Deer King was so wary of the man before them; he's only in his early twenties, yet… so defiant of heaven. Give him a few years, and not only this world but perhaps even those from Tianwai could be slain by his shock.

The White Deer King cooperated with him likely for Tianwai.

Hu Jiuwei stared deeply at Chen Chuyang, inhaled sharply, and coldly said, "Speak, how will you finally let us depart?"

The Fox Clan Great Elder lifted his head, looked at Chen Chuyang; at this moment, they had lost their former swagger.

To act, impossible. Acting now would be courting death.

Chen Chuyang couldn't help glancing again at Hu Jiuwei; she could bend and stretch, a… person; no wonder she could become the Fox Clan's leader—this alone was enough.

"Ha ha, you rashly came to Longshe Shan without a greeting; isn't that your problem?"

Hu Jiuwei and the Fox Clan Great Elder fell silent, tacitly accepting the words.

"Moreover, you, for the so‑called traitor of the Fox Clan, have twice tried to kill me; that doesn't add up, does it?"

Those on Longshe Shan are his people.

Anyone who wishes to move against him without telling him—that's unacceptable.

Regardless of who it is, acting without his permission, Chen Chuyang naturally would not cease.

Killing these two before me is highly unrealistic.

Chen Chuyang sensed the White Deer King's aura nearby, clearly having come for these two, but the White Deer King did not appear immediately, choosing instead to hide.

Between them, there was still great tacit understanding.

Hu Jiuwei evidently sensed it as well, sighed, and said, "Indeed it is our problem; we acknowledge that."

"You draw the line; as long as it's something we can agree to, we will comply."

"Hu Yueer and her mother and child—our Fox Clan will no longer pursue or hunt them; any member of our Fox Clan must not harm them."

Hu Yueer and her two companions have Chen Chuyang's protection; the Fox Clan cannot act against them.

Even if they come personally, they cannot take down Chen Chuyang; any other Fox Clan members coming to Longshe Shan would be courting death, wouldn't they?

"This time we rashly came, offending you, we are willing to compensate."

These words, Hu Jiuwei said only after expending considerable effort.

She stared at Chen Chuyang; it was the first time in her life she compromised.

It was also her first time bowing her head.

She truly… did not want to compensate, but with her under the eaves, she had to bow her head.

If this man before them harbored a killing intent, he would truly kill them, and would not give them any face.

Hu Jiuwei naturally knew this, so she quickly compromised rather than being hard‑hearted.

The Fox Clan Great Elder followed with, "Lord Chen Chuyang, whatever you need, whatever our Fox Clan has, we can give you."

Both spoke in turn, genuinely so.

Chen Chuyang happily looked at the two, then, as usual, produced the pre‑prepared list of traps for others, quickly added to it, and after finishing, handed it to them.

Hu Jiuwei saw the list and froze on the spot.

For a moment, she didn't know what to say.

The Fox Clan Great Elder, curious, leaned over to glance, brows knit, staring intently at the man before him.

That list was very long, longer than any list they had ever seen.

"This…"

The Fox Clan Great Elder exclaimed in surprise, "That's way too many; with so many materials, our Fox Clan can't even obtain them."

It's not that they're unwilling, but the Fox Clan truly doesn't have that many.

Those materials, many are precious, rare in this world.

Basically they don't have them, even if the Fox Clan has accumulated for many years, they still can't produce them.

Even in Tianwai, these materials are… extremely rare, not anyone can provide them.

The sheer quantity and preciousness made them gasp.

"Can't… give."

"Can't give it."

"Too many?"

"Not at all many, just a few materials; compared to your lives, it's nothing."

"You two won't be unable to give, will you?"

The mockery, the contempt, that look, that attitude, truly made one… very angry.

It was the first time Hu Jiuwei was so despised, yet she truly… couldn't stay defiant.

Those materials truly can't be found; even if sold, the Fox Clan still can't gather them.

"Hoo hoo, Lord, could you reduce some? How about we replace them with spirit stones?"

Hu Jiuwei pointed at the materials on the list and said, "These materials are many and can't be found unless we go to Tianwai."

"I can only compensate you with some spirit stones; the rest, I truly can't provide."

The Fox Clan Great Elder said plaintively, "Lord Chen Chuyang, it's not that we refuse, but we truly can't produce them; you ask for too many, too rare, our Fox Clan doesn't have that many."

"If it's spirit stones, we are willing to compensate you with a portion; if you are unwilling, then we really have no way."

This was the last resort they could think of—compensation with spirit stones.

They lack other materials, but they do have spirit stones.

Chen Chuyang looked at the two with a narrow smile, overly pleased; originally he hadn't believed they could produce it—he was merely testing the Fox Clan's resources—and if they produced everything, he would surely find a way to ensnare them again.

Unexpectedly, the Fox Clan wasn't as rich as he had imagined.

Spirit stones are fine; he likes them and needs them.

"Since you've said all this, if I were to disagree, wouldn't that be... putting you in a tough spot? Then I'll accept your proposal."

When Chen Chuyang's words fell, the two let out a sigh of relief; the transaction was concluded, and they knew they had saved their lives.

They simultaneously bowed to Chen Chuyang, first handing over some choice items, then producing all of their possessions.

Chen Chuyang didn't even glance, taking it all.

Only after the two had been emptied, having given everything to Chen Chuyang, did he break into a satisfied smile.

"Thank you for your contribution, both of you."

Hu Jiuwei: "……"

Elder: "……"