[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-fox-has-no-malicious-intent":3,"chapter-the-fox-has-no-malicious-intent-the-fox-has-no-malicious-intent-chapter-143":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Fox Has No Malicious Intent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2340596,4575,"Chapter 143: Dongxiang Spirit Beast Research Institute","the-fox-has-no-malicious-intent-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>“Aow—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cause of the Golden Lion’s tilted neck was a sudden massive impact that displaced its bones and strained its muscle groups; there was currently no treatment available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhi could only apply pressure bandaging to temporarily relieve the Golden Lion’s pain, but full recovery still depended on the Golden Lion’s own healing ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Lion winced in pain, but every time it tried to turn its head, the little fox kicked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Lion felt not only its neck aching, but also its nasal bridge swollen and sore, on the verge of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While treating the Golden Lion, Bai Bai, who had already flown to Nandao and parked the large yacht, arrived and greeted An Sheng on the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come over here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Sheng barked a dog-like command, scattering the monkey troop and all carnivores in the zoo, directly ordering Bai Bai to lead his wolf pack into the zoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of the giant white wolf immediately caused tension among the zoo’s animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Golden Lion, with its crooked nose and stiff neck, grew alert and stood up on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sit down, all of you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Sheng leapt down from the lion’s head, squatted on the ground, raised both paws, pointed left and right, and continued whimpering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Tu Song Bai Bai, the River King who controls the night smuggling routes of the Changle River,” the little fox introduced Bai Bai to the Golden Lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the little fox turned to Bai Bai and said: “Don’t be fooled by this guy’s crooked nose and slanted mouth—he’s truly the Mountain King of Nandao Zoo, with connections reaching deep into the ocean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little fox sat on the ground, solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The reason for this meeting today isn’t anything major—just that you should get to know each other, so you don’t accidentally flood the Dragon King’s temple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bai and the Golden Lion exchanged glances; their gazes weren’t friendly, but mutually disdainful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little fox spoke, gesturing wildly and whimpering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is Master Fuli doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhi, witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ying looked at Master Fuli, recalling past encounters with spirit beasts, and spoke calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve seen spirit beasts, and you’ve heard the Anquan Bureau staff say they’re not isolated cases—they’ll only grow more numerous over time, until they reach a threshold and are revealed to the public.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But until then, secrecy is required.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is what Master Fuli is doing now meant to prevent spirit beast threats?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ying spoke slowly, voicing her guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Fuli lived in Zhangxizhen; every time he left his territory, it was to strike hard against vicious, brutal spirit beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Lion and the white wolf before him were unusually calm, unlike the ferocious, violent crocodiles of before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ying guessed that Master Fuli’s reason for inviting the Golden Lion and the white wolf tonight was likely an attempt to maintain local stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-way meeting lasted over an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main topics discussed were two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first was about food: An Sheng advised them to learn from him—not just beg for meals, but actively develop side businesses so they wouldn’t go hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second was about spirit beasts: if they discovered any causing trouble in the future, they were to notify An Sheng immediately, who would strike hard and earn [Spirit Power +3].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jule City was under Bai Bai’s watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coastal waters would be coordinated by the Lion King and the Orca, forming a “Spirit Power Earning Alliance for Master Fuli” to jointly crack down on smugglers and earn their keep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the negotiations, Bai Bai took the large yacht, carrying Master Fuli back to the Hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing the fox piloting the yacht, Lin Ying and Chen Zhi returned silently to Qing’ao Beidao, boarding the same yacht they’d arrived in, heading toward Jule City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tomorrow morning, I’m going to a research institute focused on deep applications of spirit beasts. Are you interested?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the yacht cabin, Lin Ying asked Chen Zhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me?” Chen Zhi frowned, puzzled by Lin Ying’s invitation: “You’re inviting me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More accurately, I’m dragging you into this,” Lin Ying said calmly. “I have no particular liking or dislike for you—but Master Fuli trusts you, so I think I can afford to trust you to some degree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way! The spirit beast captured in Xiadong will be sent to that institute. Don’t you want to know what it’s like inside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry! If you don’t go, I won’t tell you a thing about what I see—even if Master Fuli gets caught later and has to sew shoes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhi froze, his lips twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you say that, have you considered Master Fuli’s feelings?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you worried Master Fuli might just slap your face crooked, like he did to the Golden Lion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ying’s expression didn’t change. “Our affairs don’t concern you. I’m just asking—are you truly not curious or worried at all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhi gritted his teeth: “Fine, I’ll go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You really are a wicked bastard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s Master Fuli! The White Fox Immortal! How could I not worry about his living conditions if he gets caught!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu… Master Fuli!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ying nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the yacht docked, Lin Shu, who had been piloting it, drove a business car straight to the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nearest spirit beast research institute to Xiadong was located at the border between Xiadong and Xiazong regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the coastal area was secure, spies and infiltrators couldn’t be ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving in Dongxiang City, Lin Ying boarded a company car arranged by Lin Holdings, heading to a non-public guesthouse to wait until the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before entering for a tour, Lin Ying and Chen Zhi were both assigned to a classroom for confidentiality training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor said nothing, only briefly explaining the consequences of leaking information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaking isn’t a big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a background check, total asset seizure, a few hefty fines, and a random prison term of 3, 7, or 9 years—then you’ll be old and broke, with only a few thousand yuan left to return home with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhi’s face darkened, his eye twitching as he listened to the instructor describe this horrific outcome with casual indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the class ended, the deputy director, already waiting outside the classroom, smiled warmly, eyes gleaming, and greeted Lin Ying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome, Miss Lin, to our [Dongxiang Spirit Beast Research Institute]. I’m Deputy Director Yang Mingqing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanying Director Yang to welcome Lin Ying were several department heads and researchers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Yang Mingqing was deputy director of the institute, he was not a research specialist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expertise lay in painting grand blueprints—highlighting the vast future prospects and formidable combat potential of spirit beast research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm. He was the one who specialized in drawing big pies on funding reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this new leader of the Lin Clan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yang placed great importance—though not because of Lin’s local business, but because the overseas Lin family controlled a major medical conglomerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Miss Lin’s donations were generous, the overseas Lin medical group was the real big fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1184,"2026-06-20T23:19:16.017Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","589b049b2b50113362bba351ae73f9ddf3e92e44a0941c91756e87356224f21a","the-fox-has-no-malicious-intent-chapter-144","the-fox-has-no-malicious-intent-chapter-142",354,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fox-has-no-malicious-intent-cover.jpg"]