Chapter 244: Can't bear to part with it?

"His Majesty naturally believes in your ability." the White Wolf Emperor said insincerely.

Yuan Yao said with a solemn expression: "Wolf Emperor, if you wish me to impersonate a fox demon and assassinate the Demonic Emperor's eldest son Quanwu, that could be acceptable; however, I hope you will grant me a token as proof. Otherwise, I fear I cannot set my mind at ease."

The White Wolf Emperor snapped: "Human, now you seek cooperation with Me; I may trust you, or I may not, and I could even take your life. You must understand that your action is to stop the three‑clan great war; success or failure lies entirely in your fate."

Having come to this point, the White Wolf Emperor has decided not to yield.

Although he fears that her foreseen future might be true, he cannot blindly believe it.

As the emperor of the wolf clan, he absolutely cannot let the wolf clan fall into danger because of suspicion of betrayal!

Yuan Yao fell silent for a moment, then said, "All right."

"But..." Yuan Yao hesitated slightly, "What form do the fox demons of the Demon Realm take?"

Upon hearing this, the White Wolf Emperor lifted his gaze to her and said, "Please wait a moment."

Afterwards, he ordered his subordinates to fetch a recording stone that retained images of fox demons.

Immediately afterwards, he began to introduce to Yuan Yao: "In the Demon Realm there is one emperor, three venerables, seven emperors, and twelve kings; among them, the supreme ruler of the fox clan is the Fox Venerable, whose name is Hu Shun. Beneath the Fox Venerable are the Fox Emperor, Fox King, and other demons."

As he spoke, the White Wolf Emperor's eyes could not help but size up Yuan Yao; he felt her bearing had a touch of maidenly grace, and he slowly said: "In a while you will disguise yourself as a female fox demon; remember, Quanwu does not like wanton, unrestrained women—you must play the role of a pure fox demon unstained by mire. I must say, you, as a man, are rather affected, but as a woman you would have a unique charm."

Yuan Yao: "……"

He continued to tell Yuan Yao some matters about the fox clan to ensure she would not reveal her true identity while posing as a fox demon.

Half an hour later.

The wolf demon subordinate brought the recording stone.

As the White Wolf Emperor lightly waved his hand, the recording stone emitting a faint glow was slowly opened. Instantly, a brilliant burst of light shot from the stone and rapidly condensed into a vivid, lifelike image.

In this intertwining light‑and‑shadow picture, countless female fox demons of various forms appeared.

Some strolled gracefully among flower clusters, others leapt lightly upon tree branches; some had swaying, alluring figures like fairies descending to the mortal world, while others possessed beautiful, moving faces like Chang'e in the moon palace.

These fox demons had already assumed human form, yet they retained a distinctive mark—a pair of fluffy ears and a soft, flexible tail.

Snow‑white as jade white foxes, fiery red foxes, ink‑black foxes……

"The Fox Venerable Hu Shun is a nine‑tailed white fox, the Fox Emperor an eight‑tailed red fox. The higher a fox demon's strength and bloodline, the more tails it can cultivate; however, most fox demons possess only a single tail."

The White Wolf Emperor said.

Yuan Yao looked at the fox demons in the image and could not help thinking: Fox demons truly exude an alluring charm that makes one want to glance again and again.

The White Wolf Emperor suddenly asked: "Do you wish to disguise yourself as a white fox, a red fox, or a black fox?"

"Is this possible?" Yuan Yao summoned her Little Fox and asked seriously.

Upon seeing the Little Fox's multicolored appearance, the White Wolf Emperor felt his vision go dark and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"Impossible!" the White Wolf Emperor declared firmly.

He took a deep breath and said, "Among the fox clan, there is no such… fox!"

The Little Fox lowered its little head.

As a result, the next moment it heard Yuan Yao's voice.

"I told you, in the whole world only my Little Fox is one‑of‑a‑kind! Such a beautiful fox is actually my spirit pet!"

Yuan Yao said this, rubbing her cheek against the Little Fox, delighted.

The Little Fox instantly became happy, its little tail perked up high.

The White Wolf Emperor showed an expression hard to put into words.

If it weren't for this human's usefulness, he would really want to strangle her.

Yuan Yao had the Little Fox return to the beast‑pet space, then said: "Then let it be a white fox."

As the White Wolf Emperor raised his hand, a black little box appeared in his palm: "This is an Aura‑Altering Pill; it lets others sense that your aura is not human but that of a fox demon."

Yuan Yao had of course heard of the Aura‑Altering Pill!

The Aura‑Altering Pill is superior to the Appearance‑Altering Pill.

Only an alchemist of seventh rank or higher could possibly refine an Aura‑Altering Pill.

Moreover, the Aura‑Altering Pill is hard to come by.

Yuan Yao raised her hand to receive it, opened the box and saw a pale yellow round pill lying inside; the pill's surface bore markings and gave off a faint fragrance.

Is this the rumored Aura‑Altering Pill?

The White Wolf Emperor sneered: "I also possess only a single Aura‑Altering Pill, so you had best handle affairs for Me splendidly; otherwise, should you fail and fall into My hands, I will make you wish you were dead."

"Understood." Yuan Yao put the box away.

The White Wolf Emperor instructed: "When you reach the demon tribe's territory, then assume the form of a fox demon."

Yuan Yao nodded seriously.

The White Wolf Emperor stood with his hands behind his back and said lightly: "Set off at once."

"By myself?"

The White Wolf Emperor replied irritably: "Then do you still need Me to accompany you?"

Yuan Yao laughed: "If possible, I wouldn't mind either."

"Aren't you being a bit too presumptuous?" the White Wolf Emperor's brow jumped, and he instantly released the Wolf Emperor's aura to try to intimidate Yuan Yao.

Yet Yuan Yao, facing the pressure, felt no discomfort at all.

She blinked at the White Wolf Emperor.

Unable to bear it any longer, the White Wolf Emperor flicked his sleeve and blasted Yuan Yao out of the main hall.

Although Yuan Yao had taken some precautions, she still landed hard on her rear.

"Get out!" the White Wolf Emperor barked.

Yuan Yao rubbed her rear as she rose and said, "Wolf Emperor, I left something in the side chambers; may I go fetch it?"

The White Wolf Emperor through gritted teeth said: "Go get it!"

"Don't roll, okay?"

"If you utter another idle word, I, the emperor, will wrench your head off and trample it!"

Yuan Yao, seeing it was favorable, immediately ordered the wolf demon guard to escort her back to the side chamber.

After she departed, the White Wolf Emperor's chest rose and fell slightly.

Damned human, actually has the nerve!

…

While the wolf demon guard was escorting Yuan Yao back to the side chamber.

Yuan Yao keenly sensed a gaze, and without a hint of emotion she followed it, meeting a pair of familiar eyes.

It's Youngest Senior Brother!

He actually masqueraded as a wolf demon guard and blended in.

Just as he was about to strike—

Yuan Yao felt a slight alarm, and she hurriedly reached out to pat the wolf demon guard leading the way, shouting, "Wait until I go back to the room to fetch my things; I'm leaving the original city!"

Ying Wuji, a short distance away, halted his movements.

The wolf demon guard frowned, feeling a vague unease, and just as he was about to speak, Yuan Yao cut in first.

"Alas, I really am a bit reluctant to part with you."

The wolf demon guard sneered, "Heh."