Chapter 55: The Fox Demon Possesses the Exquisite Heart

"The most critical part is that I was the one who built the bridge for her myself!" At the thought of this, Qingshe wished she could turn back time, give her self from a few hours ago a few heavy slaps, and tear that mouth of hers to shreds.

Qingshe was currently angry with herself.

Caidie had already lowered her cloud head and, following proper etiquette, paced toward the entrance of the fox demon's Cave Abode.

One could see pine and cypress trees drooping on both sides of the cave entrance, with kingfishers perched upon them, preening their feathers.

A small door of green jade radiated a cool, clear halo.

Before she could say more, a delicate voice inquired from within: "I wonder, what is the name and background of this fellow Daoist, and what important business brings you to my Yushu Mountain?"

The voice was soft and crisp, yet to Caidie's ears, it sounded exceptionally grating.

"My young master has graced you with his presence; why have you not yet come out quickly to kneel and welcome him?"

Caidie was not being polite in her speech; knowing her master's methods, she did not think this would count as "beating the grass to startle the snake."

After waiting for three breaths, Caidie grew impatient and prepared to directly use her Dharma Treasure to strike into the Cave Abode.

Yet, she heard the tinkling of jade ornaments and hurried footsteps from inside the door.

In less than half a breath, the small green jade door slowly opened.

A woman with fine eyebrows and red lips, possessing a thousand charms and wearing a red dress, appeared before her, accompanied by four or five maidservants with fluffy tails trailing behind them.

She dragged her skirt across the threshold, bowed her delicate body slightly, performed a curtsy, and acted with extreme caution. Her voice became even softer and crisper as she said, "Greetings, elder sister. Your arrival at my humble abode makes it shine with brilliance. I wonder where the noble young master is now? I would like to go and welcome him~"

A fragrant scent wafted over, making Caidie even more displeased! You vixen! Just as she was about to speak.

Her master's voice came from behind: "Isn't this here already?"

She immediately looked back, and sure enough, it was her master, so she slowly stepped to the side.

The fox demon heard this and looked over, seeing an extraordinarily handsome man, heroic in bearing and towering in stature.

On his head were two pale golden dragon horns, curved and upright, and his body lacked the slightest trace of Qi, as if he were merely a noble young master from the mundane world.

She understood that it was simply that the other party was too powerful for her to see through.

It made sense; hadn't she just seen a maidservant of a Loose Immortal come to pay a visit, which was why she had opened the door in such a rush to welcome them? She immediately smiled charmingly, about to bow and pay her respects.

But when she saw the figure closely following behind this noble young master, who was suspected to be a Dragon Lord, she suddenly felt a cold chill permeate her surroundings, the coldness piercing straight into her marrow.

"Great King~"

The fox demon stood under an ancient pine, its leaves drooping like a curtain, casting shadows upon her dress. Her features were delicate, and she had a pitiable air, the fragrant scent becoming even more intense.

"Hmph~" Qingshe immediately let out a cold snort. "You vixen, put away your Charm Technique. The young master might not care about your tricks, but I cannot stand you being so offensive~"

"Your cultivation level?!"

Seeing Qingshe release her own aura, the fox demon was immediately astonished.

"Why haven't you invited us in yet? Is this how you treat guests?" Qingshe ignored her question.

The fox demon thought to herself, *Others are the knife and chopping block, and I am the fish and meat; I have no choice but to comply. * Thus, she put on a well-behaved appearance, lifted her skirt, and walked in front, serving them carefully, saying, "Great King, please follow this concubine."

She led the group into the Cave Abode.

On the walls of the corridor, Lotus Treasure Lamps were lit, illuminating the surroundings as if it were broad daylight. One could vaguely see rocks carved into rooms, hanging stones forming pavilions, treasure railings and red doors, green windows and pearl curtains, with garden trees standing tall and pine moss lush and green.

She led Fang Longye and his group to the deepest part of the Cave Abode, to a Treasure Pavilion.

One could see vines drooping over the eaves, springs winding around the doors, and pleasant flowers.

Walking into the Treasure Pavilion, the windows were bright and the tables clean. In the corner burned a copper Green Tripod. On the wall hung a painting of autumn, depicting twisted cold trees with few leaves remaining, the old leaves turning yellow, yet possessing a sense of proud bones and stubbornness. Behind them, the sky was clear and vast.

Fang Longye sat down in the main seat of the Treasure Pavilion without ceremony.

Qingshe and Caidie stood in attendance on either side.

The fox demon stood below the Cloud Couch, not daring to sit.

Qingshe spoke in a delicate voice, shouting: "You vixen, hurry up and hand over that treasure; perhaps the young master will spare your life!"

As expected, this vixen was indeed good at fawning.

She immediately knelt and said, "This concubine is willing to offer up the treasure, and hopes the young master will give me a chance to follow by your side." Her voice was soft and crisp, hooking the heartstrings when it reached Fang Longye's ears.

"Heh~ with the strength of your fox clan, which is naturally inferior to others, what use does the young master have for you?" Qingshe sneered.

The fox demon ignored Qingshe, and of her own accord, summoned a seven-colored light from her primordial spirit. She immediately withdrew her connection to it and, using her Dharma power to support it, floated it lightly before Fang Longye.

Seeing Fang Longye reach out to take it, she gave a soft laugh, understanding that she had passed the test.

She rose gracefully and smiled at Qingshe, who was glaring at her, "Sister, that is where you are wrong. Firstly, this concubine originally comes from the Qingqiu Fox Clan and knows quite a few secrets of heaven and earth. Secondly, I imagine the young master has only recently arrived in Beiju Luzhou, and I think I should have more understanding of matters in the Northern Continent than you, sister."

"You fox vixen~"

"Qingli, she is now under your discipline," Fang Longye suddenly said.

He then instructed the fox demon: "Tell me everything you know, clearly and in detail. I will naturally spare your life~"

He immediately waved his hand, moving everyone out of the Treasure Pavilion, and casually cast down layers of Forbidden Technique, with the Mitian Banner shrouding the pavilion.

It was no wonder he was somewhat excited, for this treasure was indeed as he had guessed after seeing it just now~ the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart! That Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart of Bi Qian!

Under the seven-colored light, a crimson heart spat out divine brilliance, possessing seven orifices, beating continuously as if it were still alive.

His primordial spirit entered within and perceived no Restriction, understanding that this was a rare treasure.

He immediately ignited his heart fire to refine it with his heart.

Yet he discovered there was resistance.

He then realized this was the resentment and karma of Bi Qian dying at the hands of a fox demon.

The Demon Clan would all be limited by this, making it difficult to fully refine.

As for the fox clan, they would even be cursed just by borrowing this power. He also understood why this fox demon had handed over this treasure so easily.

"Regardless, it is not impossible to refine; I will first try to refine it and see the effect on my enlightenment of the Dao."

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Outside the Treasure Pavilion, halos flowed and vines reflected the sunset clouds~ "The young master wants you, sister, to discipline me, so please show mercy, sister!"

The fox demon had a look of grievance, eyes brimming with tears, her face full of an innocent expression that made one feel extremely pitying.

"Hehe~ That's enough, Hu Qiuyue, don't put on an act in front of me~ Do you know that whenever you are happy inside, your two ears won't stop twitching?" Qingshe said with a hateful voice.

She understood that when Fang Longye said to let her discipline her, he meant to accept the allegiance of this slutty fox.

"Back then, I only inadvertently learned the function of that strange treasure of yours and had no intention of seizing it, yet you pursued and tried to kill me. You must know, we were close friends for hundreds of years!"

"You are indeed calculating, but do you think you can bewitch the Young Master with just that bit of Charm Technique?"

"Who said I wanted to bewitch this Dragon Lord?" The fox demon shook her head with a smile, "Do you know that the ancestor of our Qingqiu clan was once the Prime Minister of our Demon Clan!"

"At a glance, the Dragon Lord is clearly new to Beiju Lu and wants to accomplish great things here in Bei Zhou. I consider myself to have some talent for statesmanship. What? As a mere maidservant, do you actually want to hinder your master's great cause?"

"You! You slutty fox~" Qingshe was so angry she gritted her teeth. She considered herself a maidservant, but hearing someone else call her a maidservant was an entirely different concept.

Especially with the mocking tone of the fox demon.

"Slutty fox? Hehe~ You sold yourself and crawled into someone else's bed. Who do you think is the vixen?" the fox demon mocked with biting sarcasm.

"Don't think I don't understand. It's just that a dozen years ago you were lucky enough to run into this noble Dragon Prince of royal blood and used the Charm-Pet Technique you learned from me to hook this noble person's heart."

"This noble person begged his elders, and only then did you get this level of cultivation. You keep calling me a slutty fox. What? Are the methods of a slutty fox not effective?"

Suddenly, upon hearing this, Qingshe's indignation vanished, and she even felt it was somewhat funny. Why should she bicker with an ignorant person? This slutty fox's perception actually perfectly matched the identity the Master had arranged for her. Why waste breath arguing? Furthermore, was she not right? Did she not use schemes, sell herself, and trade for opportunity? It was just that this opportunity was clearly much greater than what this vixen guessed.

She spoke to probe: "Could it not be that I entered a place of opportunity and fortune like a Grotto-Heaven Secret Realm?"

"Grotto-Heaven Secret Realm? Hahaha!" The fox demon laughed until she was doubled over and gasping for air.

She laughed and said: "Qingli, climbing the social ladder is not shameful. No need to cover it up~ Have you ever seen anyone who obtained such fortune and came out alive only to end up with a master?"