The doctor hurriedly arrived, checking the pulse and prescribing medicine. During this time, County Magistrate Lin also came.
After a busy period, more than half an hour had passed.
County Magistrate Lin pressed the area between his eyebrows and asked, “Doctor, how is she?”
The thin maid nervously wrung her hands.
‘How is she?
What else can the doctor say except that she is faking her illness?
The doctor will definitely expose her. What should I do, what should I do?’
The doctor replied, “Reporting to my lord, the master’s condition is due to excessive internal heat, causing stagnation of qi and blood. She fainted due to lack of breath. I’ve prescribed some medicine and advise she rests well. If there are no accidents, she should recover in seven days.”
The thin maid stopped wringing her hands anxiously. “?”
This couldn’t be a quack doctor, right?
County Magistrate Lin felt relieved upon hearing that there was nothing serious. Seeing that the doctor was about to leave, he quickly said, “Doctor, there’s another person, please go and check on them too.”
The doctor was stunned, “Another one? Who?”
County Magistrate Lin glared at him, “There’s another patient, ah, who also fainted. Steward, quickly take the doctor to take a look.”
The doctor: “…”
Since when did fainting become contagious?
When the steward and the doctor left, the thin maid suddenly felt at a little lost.
County Magistrate Lin walked to the bedside and looked at the pale and weak beauty, his eyes were filled with affection and tenderness.
The next moment, his gaze shifted to the thin maid standing beside him.
The thin maid’s body stiffened.
Originally, she just wanted to stay a bit longer to see the environment where her young miss was supposed to marry into. Then she decided to stay for the entertainment.
Now…
Now why did it feel like she couldn’t leave anymore?
The next moment, County Magistrate Lin spoke in a deep voice, “Maid, since your young miss is ill, why don’t you stay here to take care of her? You can leave when she recovers. She’s like this now, you wouldn’t feel at ease leaving, right? With all this commotion, she probably only trusts you among the servants.”
The thin maid nodded awkwardly, “Yes, master.”
‘Can I still say no now?!
I’m just a melon-eater.’
County Magistrate Lin looked at the pale and frail beauty with pity, then sighed softly and turned away.
When everyone had left and there was only the thin maid in the room, the sickly beauty on the bed slowly opened her eyes.
“Close the door.” When she spoke, there was no sign of weakness.
The thin maid walked to the door and closed it, feeling somewhat uneasy. She approached the bedside, “Immortal Lady, what’s going on?”
Only now did Bai Lixin tell the thin maid the whole story, omitting the part where the monk had helped.
As the thin maid listened, her fists clenched gradually.
She went from shock in the beginning to anger later, and finally to stupefaction. Her emotional journey could be said to be quite rich.
When Bai Lixin finished explaining, the thin maid let out a long breath.
She didn’t know what to say now.
The thin maid looked at the bedridden beauty with complex emotions in her eyes.
Was this what they called “”the Dao is one foot high, but the devil is ten feet higher”?
She wanted to scold the two little devils, but it seemed like those two little devils hadn’t gained anything even after joining forces.
Sure enough, in front of the Immortal Lady, they were just a group of insignificant scum.
But…
If their miss who was supposed to marry had really come, the result would definitely be different now.
Since childhood, the young miss had been instilled with the ideology of integrity, knowledge, and etiquette. She wouldn’t even quarrel with others, let alone create a scene in public.
If the young miss had encountered those two little devils, the one lying in bed right now would be the young miss.
And that Xiaodie, how could she suddenly conjure up a female ghost in red clothing? How did she create an illusion?
The thin maid’s breathing suddenly stopped, “Immortal Lady, that Xiaodie, could she be some kind of demon?!”
“If Xiaodie is a demon, isn’t that aunt also questionable?”
“Sure enough! There are monsters hidden inside the Lin Mansion. Those new brides must have been eaten by these flesh-eating monsters!”
Bai Lixin: “I don’t know about that, but one thing’s for sure, Xiaodie definitely knows magic.”
He glanced at the window, “Help me check if there’s anyone outside. If there is, drive them away for me.”
The thin maid didn’t know what Bai Lixin was up to, but obediently nodded, “Yes, Immortal Lady.”
She left and returned in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. After closing the door, she walked to Bai Lixin, “Immortal Lady, there were two guards by the archway before. I drove them away. I said the Immortal Lady needed peace and quiet to rest so there shouldn’t be anyone outside now. What do you want to do?”
Bai Lixin: “I need you to do one more thing for me.”
The thin maid nodded respectfully, “Yes, Immortal Lady, please tell me.”
Bai Lixin: “Please open the door for me, and then close it from the outside.”
“Oh, alright,” the thin maid responded quickly, “I’ll do that…”
She stopped midway, her voice abruptly ceasing, “Immortal Lady, are you asking me to leave?”
Bai Lixin smiled faintly, “Yes, I need a bit of private space to attend to personal matters.”
The thin maid: “…”
Truly worthy of being the Immortal Lady, even the way she drives people away is different from others.
If the Immortal Lady asks her to leave, then she will leave. The Immortal Lady must have her reasons.
The thin maid nodded earnestly.
This is the Immortal Lady!
The Immortal Lady who defeated two little devils single-handedly.
In the thin maid’s mind, the Immortal Lady became great with one battle.
After the thin maid walked away in the dark, Bai Lixin got off the bed, opened the door and stepped outside.
The moon was high in the sky at this moment, round and as white as a jade plate.
“Master, I know you’re nearby. How about a chat?” He looked up at the white jade plate above and spoke to the empty air.
The surroundings were quiet, except for the sounds of insects and the rustling of grass blown by the wind, there was no other noise.
Bai Lixin was not anxious either, lazily leaning against the door. The clothes he wore were quite loose and with this lazy lean, he exuded an air of casual elegance.
“Since you refuse to reveal yourself, I won’t insist. I thank Master for saving me in the back garden today.” The young man continued speaking, “Alas, it’s a pity. I’ve been targeted by the elder of the Qingcheng Sect. Originally, I wanted to help Miss Song escape her predicament. Now, I don’t know if I can escape unscathed and retire to the mountains and forests.”
After another sigh, Bai Lixin turned around and prepared to go back inside.
Just as he lifted his foot to step into the room, a scent of lotus flowers wafted through the wind, entering his nostrils. The next moment, he heard a voice saying “Amitabha” behind him.
Bai Lixin turned his head and saw the monk standing tall and composed in the silent greenery.
His brows were like distant mountains, and his eyes were like bright moons.
He stood there quietly, dressed in the most ordinary clothes, with an ordinary face, yet he could capture everyone’s attention.
Even if he had fallen into mediocrity, he still shone brilliantly.
Bai Lixin leaned slightly against the window sill, his eyes curved with a hint of amusement.
Seeing the young man’s comfortable demeanor, the monk subtly paused for a second, “Benefactor, what did the elder from Qingcheng Sect say to you?”
Bai Lixin: “It’s a long story. Come inside, and I’ll explain it to you in detail.”
The monk looked at the room filled with red silk, not moving a step.
“What? Are you afraid to come in?” the young man chuckled.
The monk lowered his gaze, “Amitabha.”
Bai Lixin: “Didn’t you say that all sentient beings are equal? If that’s the case, there shouldn’t be any taboos. A high monk like you shouldn’t be afraid of a little fox like me, right? Look at me, I fainted in the back garden just now. I’m now so weak that I have to lean on something even when standing. Can you bear to let a delicate little fox like me suffer standing like this?”
The monk suddenly choked.
‘The back garden? Fainted? Delicate? Is that what you call fainting?’
The monk frowned and looked up, only to see the little fox already swaying his waist as he walked into the room. His skirt swayed with every step, as if there was a fluffy tail hidden inside.
The monk silently took a deep breath, gripped his staff, and followed the young man into the bedroom.
As soon as he entered the room, Bai Lixin, who had been standing by the door, closed the door.
The already small bedroom suddenly felt somewhat cramped.
Bai Lixin sat down at the large red round table and gestured towards the monk who was still standing at the door, “Master, come sit here.”
The monk remained silent for a moment before walking over.
“Master, I won’t hide it from you. I’m not skilled in my craft,” the young man spoke once the monk had sat down. “So, I don’t really know any spells, except for two. One is transforming into a human form, as you’ve seen, but I still have a big tail even in human form.”
“I’m a useless and weak fox. I can’t kill anyone. So, you don’t need to worry about my cultivation being corrupted by killing humans because I simply don’t have the ability to do so. If someone wants to kill me, that’s another story. I’m just a cute and fragile fox who can’t take care of himself.”
The young man soon changed the subject, “By the way, do you want to see my fox form? I’m a beautiful red fox. If humans see me, they would surely go crazy and rush towards me just to skin me and make a cloak out of my fur.”
“Why did I come to the human realm? I had no choice. We don’t kill humans, but the people from the Qingcheng Sect wanted to exterminate our fox clan. I also have to be careful of those hunters trying to capture me. They say the most dangerous place is the safest place. That’s why I hid in Qingcheng Town. They definitely wouldn’t expect that a little fox would dare to venture into human crowds.”
Because it was a bridal chamber, red candles were lit inside the room.
The flickering candlelight highlighted the young man’s already charming face, making him even more enchanting.
The monk remained calm, “You only know two spells, one is transforming into a human form. What’s the other one?”
Bai Lixin: “There’s another one, charm.”
The monk glanced at Bai Lixin, “You really have no knowledge or skills.”
“Tell me, what did the elder from the Qingcheng Sect say to you?”
Bai Lixin: “Haven’t you been secretly observing me all this time? You must have heard my conversation with the elder from the Qingcheng Sect ”
“What secret observation? This humble monk is a dignified Buddhist practitioner. I don’t stoop to eavesdropping,” the monk paused for a moment, then explained, “I did rescue you in the backyard, but not because of any secret observation. I just acted on a whim, thinking that it’s not easy for you to cultivate to human form, so I decided to help.”
Bai Lixin: “Oh.” His previously casual expression turned serious in an instant, “I won’t tease you anymore, I’ll tell you the truth. The reason I came to the Qingcheng Sect is that the people from the sect are hunting down our fox clan.”
“Not only did they exterminate our fox clan, but they also boiled our fox clan’s flesh and made bone soup, distributing it to the villagers.”
“This is what they wanted back then.” Bai Lixin then took out the Fox Clan’s secret treasure from his backpack and held it out to the monk with one hand, “The fox Clan’s secret treasure. But I don’t know what this thing is for. Do you?”
The monk set his staff aside and took the Fox Clan’s secret treasure, examining it.
Bai Lixin’s gaze fell on the staff standing firmly by the monk’s side. He stood up, curiously circling around the staff, “Master, your staff is quite interesting. How does it stand upright like this?”
As he spoke, he tentatively reached out towards the staff.
The monk, who had been closely examining the Fox Clan’s secret treasure, heard Bai Lixin’s voice and turned his head blankly, only to see the fox demon had stood by his staff at some point, and was reaching out towards the staff.
Fanjia subconsciously wanted to stop Bai Lixin, but it was too late.
He watched helplessly as Bai Lixin grabbed the staff, but what he had expected didn’t happen.
The fox demon in front of him effortlessly lifted his staff, curiously examining it.
Fanjia felt shocked.
This staff was his lifebound magical weapon. Except for himself, no one else could touch it.
Anyone meaning humans, demons, immortals, etc are encompassed within this category.
Humans might only feel a slight numbness like an electric shock when touching it, immortals and demons, on the other hand, would be flung away and sustain severe injuries.
The reason they couldn’t touch the staff was that it was the purest and most benevolent tool in the world. Only those with an absolutely pure heart could handle it. Even a trace of malicious intent would prevent one from touching the staff.
However, how could there be someone so pure and benevolent in this world?
He had traveled many roads and met many people. Some were curious about his staff, but after touching it, they all kept a considerable distance.
Clear waters have no fish.
Perhaps this was the reason.
Yet, now, and before him, a fox demon could actually hold this staff?
Fanjia looked at the fox demon in front of him with a complex expression.
How many saints couldn’t achieve this, yet he did?
The young man held the staff for a while before placing it back on the ground.
The staff landed and stood firmly on the ground again.
Fanjia’s expression grew even more complicated.
Not only could he touch his staff but also control it?
Perhaps it was because this fox was a soul so pure and benevolent that he found himself unreasonably concerned about him.
If it were in the past, he might have helped, but he wouldn’t have intervened repeatedly.
He was not the type to specifically deliver medicine to others, let alone help break illusions.
While he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard a voice behind him, “How is it, Master? Have you figured out what this is?”
Fanjia snapped back to reality and followed the voice. Without warning, he found himself staring into a pair of sparkling eyes.
His breathing suddenly stopped.
When did this little fox sneak up behind him?
The young man on the other side blinked, “Master? Tell me, what’s the story with this ball?”
Fanjia took a deep breath twice before finding his voice again, “I haven’t found anything.”
He stood up subconsciously and took two steps back, holding his staff.
Bai Lixin observed Fanjia’s reaction, sat back down and picked up the Fox Clan’s secret treasure from the table, saying in a serious tone, “Master, it’s said, ‘A man may do no wrong, but his treasure bears his guilt.’ I don’t have much power, and the treasure is in my hands. The people from the Qingcheng Sect will find me soon, and I’ll be the one devoured then.”
“We foxes have never thought about harming the human realm, but demon hunters won’t spare us. Master, this Fox Clan’s secret treasure…”
Fanjia frowned.
Did the little fox want to entrust him with the Fox Clan’s secret treasure?
“It was entrusted to me by a dying black fox. If it were my own possession, I’d give it to you. But this is the Fox Clan’s secret treasure. I can’t make this decision on behalf of the Fox Clan. However, I don’t want to die either. After much consideration, I’ve come up with only one solution.”
Fanjia: “???”
‘Why does this suddenly feel very subtle?’
Bai Lixin continued, “Master, only you can save me. Will you protect me? Saving a life is more meritorious than building seven pagodas. Surely, you won’t stand by and watch someone die?”
Fanjia silently looked at his staff: “…”
‘Hey, are you broken? Are you sure this person who blackmails people with his life is pure and benevolent?’
The staff trembled slightly, emitting a faint dragon’s roar. ‘I’ve been wronged.’
“Since haven’t said anything, I’ll take it as your agreement.” The young man suddenly stood up from his chair, walked to Fanjia, and pulled his sleeve, shaking it, “Master, you’re truly kind-hearted.”
“Now that you’ve agreed to protect me, let’s go.”
Fanjia still hadn’t fully processed the situation, “Go where?”
Bai Lixin: “To investigate the mysterious deaths in the town. I’m sure you’re curious about how those people died, aren’t you?”
Fanjia glanced at the bright red robe on Bai Lixin’s body. Before he could say anything, Bai Lixin pushed the door and walked out. “…”
‘Are you going out like this?’
The doctor hurriedly arrived, checking the pulse and prescribing medicine. During this time, County Magistrate Lin also came.
After a busy period, more than half an hour had passed.
County Magistrate Lin pressed the area between his eyebrows and asked, “Doctor, how is she?”
The thin maid nervously wrung her hands.
‘How is she?
What else can the doctor say except that she is faking her illness?
The doctor will definitely expose her. What should I do, what should I do?’
The doctor replied, “Reporting to my lord, the master’s condition is due to excessive internal heat, causing stagnation of qi and blood. She fainted due to lack of breath. I’ve prescribed some medicine and advise she rests well. If there are no accidents, she should recover in seven days.”
The thin maid stopped wringing her hands anxiously. “?”
This couldn’t be a quack doctor, right?
County Magistrate Lin felt relieved upon hearing that there was nothing serious. Seeing that the doctor was about to leave, he quickly said, “Doctor, there’s another person, please go and check on them too.”
The doctor was stunned, “Another one? Who?”
County Magistrate Lin glared at him, “There’s another patient, ah, who also fainted. Steward, quickly take the doctor to take a look.”
The doctor: “…”
Since when did fainting become contagious?
When the steward and the doctor left, the thin maid suddenly felt at a little lost.
County Magistrate Lin walked to the bedside and looked at the pale and weak beauty, his eyes were filled with affection and tenderness.
The next moment, his gaze shifted to the thin maid standing beside him.
The thin maid’s body stiffened.
Originally, she just wanted to stay a bit longer to see the environment where her young miss was supposed to marry into. Then she decided to stay for the entertainment.
Now…
Now why did it feel like she couldn’t leave anymore?
The next moment, County Magistrate Lin spoke in a deep voice, “Maid, since your young miss is ill, why don’t you stay here to take care of her? You can leave when she recovers. She’s like this now, you wouldn’t feel at ease leaving, right? With all this commotion, she probably only trusts you among the servants.”
The thin maid nodded awkwardly, “Yes, master.”
‘Can I still say no now?!
I’m just a melon-eater.’
County Magistrate Lin looked at the pale and frail beauty with pity, then sighed softly and turned away.
When everyone had left and there was only the thin maid in the room, the sickly beauty on the bed slowly opened her eyes.
“Close the door.” When she spoke, there was no sign of weakness.
The thin maid walked to the door and closed it, feeling somewhat uneasy. She approached the bedside, “Immortal Lady, what’s going on?”
Only now did Bai Lixin tell the thin maid the whole story, omitting the part where the monk had helped.
As the thin maid listened, her fists clenched gradually.
She went from shock in the beginning to anger later, and finally to stupefaction. Her emotional journey could be said to be quite rich.
When Bai Lixin finished explaining, the thin maid let out a long breath.
She didn’t know what to say now.
The thin maid looked at the bedridden beauty with complex emotions in her eyes.
Was this what they called “”the Dao is one foot high, but the devil is ten feet higher”?
She wanted to scold the two little devils, but it seemed like those two little devils hadn’t gained anything even after joining forces.
Sure enough, in front of the Immortal Lady, they were just a group of insignificant scum.
But…
If their miss who was supposed to marry had really come, the result would definitely be different now.
Since childhood, the young miss had been instilled with the ideology of integrity, knowledge, and etiquette. She wouldn’t even quarrel with others, let alone create a scene in public.
If the young miss had encountered those two little devils, the one lying in bed right now would be the young miss.
And that Xiaodie, how could she suddenly conjure up a female ghost in red clothing? How did she create an illusion?
The thin maid’s breathing suddenly stopped, “Immortal Lady, that Xiaodie, could she be some kind of demon?!”
“If Xiaodie is a demon, isn’t that aunt also questionable?”
“Sure enough! There are monsters hidden inside the Lin Mansion. Those new brides must have been eaten by these flesh-eating monsters!”
Bai Lixin: “I don’t know about that, but one thing’s for sure, Xiaodie definitely knows magic.”
He glanced at the window, “Help me check if there’s anyone outside. If there is, drive them away for me.”
The thin maid didn’t know what Bai Lixin was up to, but obediently nodded, “Yes, Immortal Lady.”
She left and returned in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. After closing the door, she walked to Bai Lixin, “Immortal Lady, there were two guards by the archway before. I drove them away. I said the Immortal Lady needed peace and quiet to rest so there shouldn’t be anyone outside now. What do you want to do?”
Bai Lixin: “I need you to do one more thing for me.”
The thin maid nodded respectfully, “Yes, Immortal Lady, please tell me.”
Bai Lixin: “Please open the door for me, and then close it from the outside.”
“Oh, alright,” the thin maid responded quickly, “I’ll do that…”
She stopped midway, her voice abruptly ceasing, “Immortal Lady, are you asking me to leave?”
Bai Lixin smiled faintly, “Yes, I need a bit of private space to attend to personal matters.”
The thin maid: “…”
Truly worthy of being the Immortal Lady, even the way she drives people away is different from others.
If the Immortal Lady asks her to leave, then she will leave. The Immortal Lady must have her reasons.
The thin maid nodded earnestly.
This is the Immortal Lady!
The Immortal Lady who defeated two little devils single-handedly.
In the thin maid’s mind, the Immortal Lady became great with one battle.
After the thin maid walked away in the dark, Bai Lixin got off the bed, opened the door and stepped outside.
The moon was high in the sky at this moment, round and as white as a jade plate.
“Master, I know you’re nearby. How about a chat?” He looked up at the white jade plate above and spoke to the empty air.
The surroundings were quiet, except for the sounds of insects and the rustling of grass blown by the wind, there was no other noise.
Bai Lixin was not anxious either, lazily leaning against the door. The clothes he wore were quite loose and with this lazy lean, he exuded an air of casual elegance.
“Since you refuse to reveal yourself, I won’t insist. I thank Master for saving me in the back garden today.” The young man continued speaking, “Alas, it’s a pity. I’ve been targeted by the elder of the Qingcheng Sect. Originally, I wanted to help Miss Song escape her predicament. Now, I don’t know if I can escape unscathed and retire to the mountains and forests.”
After another sigh, Bai Lixin turned around and prepared to go back inside.
Just as he lifted his foot to step into the room, a scent of lotus flowers wafted through the wind, entering his nostrils. The next moment, he heard a voice saying “Amitabha” behind him.
Bai Lixin turned his head and saw the monk standing tall and composed in the silent greenery.
His brows were like distant mountains, and his eyes were like bright moons.
He stood there quietly, dressed in the most ordinary clothes, with an ordinary face, yet he could capture everyone’s attention.
Even if he had fallen into mediocrity, he still shone brilliantly.
Bai Lixin leaned slightly against the window sill, his eyes curved with a hint of amusement.
Seeing the young man’s comfortable demeanor, the monk subtly paused for a second, “Benefactor, what did the elder from Qingcheng Sect say to you?”
Bai Lixin: “It’s a long story. Come inside, and I’ll explain it to you in detail.”
The monk looked at the room filled with red silk, not moving a step.
“What? Are you afraid to come in?” the young man chuckled.
The monk lowered his gaze, “Amitabha.”
Bai Lixin: “Didn’t you say that all sentient beings are equal? If that’s the case, there shouldn’t be any taboos. A high monk like you shouldn’t be afraid of a little fox like me, right? Look at me, I fainted in the back garden just now. I’m now so weak that I have to lean on something even when standing. Can you bear to let a delicate little fox like me suffer standing like this?”
The monk suddenly choked.
‘The back garden? Fainted? Delicate? Is that what you call fainting?’
The monk frowned and looked up, only to see the little fox already swaying his waist as he walked into the room. His skirt swayed with every step, as if there was a fluffy tail hidden inside.
The monk silently took a deep breath, gripped his staff, and followed the young man into the bedroom.
As soon as he entered the room, Bai Lixin, who had been standing by the door, closed the door.
The already small bedroom suddenly felt somewhat cramped.
Bai Lixin sat down at the large red round table and gestured towards the monk who was still standing at the door, “Master, come sit here.”
The monk remained silent for a moment before walking over.
“Master, I won’t hide it from you. I’m not skilled in my craft,” the young man spoke once the monk had sat down. “So, I don’t really know any spells, except for two. One is transforming into a human form, as you’ve seen, but I still have a big tail even in human form.”
“I’m a useless and weak fox. I can’t kill anyone. So, you don’t need to worry about my cultivation being corrupted by killing humans because I simply don’t have the ability to do so. If someone wants to kill me, that’s another story. I’m just a cute and fragile fox who can’t take care of himself.”
The young man soon changed the subject, “By the way, do you want to see my fox form? I’m a beautiful red fox. If humans see me, they would surely go crazy and rush towards me just to skin me and make a cloak out of my fur.”
“Why did I come to the human realm? I had no choice. We don’t kill humans, but the people from the Qingcheng Sect wanted to exterminate our fox clan. I also have to be careful of those hunters trying to capture me. They say the most dangerous place is the safest place. That’s why I hid in Qingcheng Town. They definitely wouldn’t expect that a little fox would dare to venture into human crowds.”
Because it was a bridal chamber, red candles were lit inside the room.
The flickering candlelight highlighted the young man’s already charming face, making him even more enchanting.
The monk remained calm, “You only know two spells, one is transforming into a human form. What’s the other one?”
Bai Lixin: “There’s another one, charm.”
The monk glanced at Bai Lixin, “You really have no knowledge or skills.”
“Tell me, what did the elder from the Qingcheng Sect say to you?”
Bai Lixin: “Haven’t you been secretly observing me all this time? You must have heard my conversation with the elder from the Qingcheng Sect ”
“What secret observation? This humble monk is a dignified Buddhist practitioner. I don’t stoop to eavesdropping,” the monk paused for a moment, then explained, “I did rescue you in the backyard, but not because of any secret observation. I just acted on a whim, thinking that it’s not easy for you to cultivate to human form, so I decided to help.”
Bai Lixin: “Oh.” His previously casual expression turned serious in an instant, “I won’t tease you anymore, I’ll tell you the truth. The reason I came to the Qingcheng Sect is that the people from the sect are hunting down our fox clan.”
“Not only did they exterminate our fox clan, but they also boiled our fox clan’s flesh and made bone soup, distributing it to the villagers.”
“This is what they wanted back then.” Bai Lixin then took out the Fox Clan’s secret treasure from his backpack and held it out to the monk with one hand, “The fox Clan’s secret treasure. But I don’t know what this thing is for. Do you?”
The monk set his staff aside and took the Fox Clan’s secret treasure, examining it.
Bai Lixin’s gaze fell on the staff standing firmly by the monk’s side. He stood up, curiously circling around the staff, “Master, your staff is quite interesting. How does it stand upright like this?”
As he spoke, he tentatively reached out towards the staff.
The monk, who had been closely examining the Fox Clan’s secret treasure, heard Bai Lixin’s voice and turned his head blankly, only to see the fox demon had stood by his staff at some point, and was reaching out towards the staff.
Fanjia subconsciously wanted to stop Bai Lixin, but it was too late.
He watched helplessly as Bai Lixin grabbed the staff, but what he had expected didn’t happen.
The fox demon in front of him effortlessly lifted his staff, curiously examining it.
Fanjia felt shocked.
This staff was his lifebound magical weapon. Except for himself, no one else could touch it.
Anyone meaning humans, demons, immortals, etc are encompassed within this category.
Humans might only feel a slight numbness like an electric shock when touching it, immortals and demons, on the other hand, would be flung away and sustain severe injuries.
The reason they couldn’t touch the staff was that it was the purest and most benevolent tool in the world. Only those with an absolutely pure heart could handle it. Even a trace of malicious intent would prevent one from touching the staff.
However, how could there be someone so pure and benevolent in this world?
He had traveled many roads and met many people. Some were curious about his staff, but after touching it, they all kept a considerable distance.
Clear waters have no fish.
Perhaps this was the reason.
Yet, now, and before him, a fox demon could actually hold this staff?
Fanjia looked at the fox demon in front of him with a complex expression.
How many saints couldn’t achieve this, yet he did?
The young man held the staff for a while before placing it back on the ground.
The staff landed and stood firmly on the ground again.
Fanjia’s expression grew even more complicated.
Not only could he touch his staff but also control it?
Perhaps it was because this fox was a soul so pure and benevolent that he found himself unreasonably concerned about him.
If it were in the past, he might have helped, but he wouldn’t have intervened repeatedly.
He was not the type to specifically deliver medicine to others, let alone help break illusions.
While he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard a voice behind him, “How is it, Master? Have you figured out what this is?”
Fanjia snapped back to reality and followed the voice. Without warning, he found himself staring into a pair of sparkling eyes.
His breathing suddenly stopped.
When did this little fox sneak up behind him?
The young man on the other side blinked, “Master? Tell me, what’s the story with this ball?”
Fanjia took a deep breath twice before finding his voice again, “I haven’t found anything.”
He stood up subconsciously and took two steps back, holding his staff.
Bai Lixin observed Fanjia’s reaction, sat back down and picked up the Fox Clan’s secret treasure from the table, saying in a serious tone, “Master, it’s said, ‘A man may do no wrong, but his treasure bears his guilt.’ I don’t have much power, and the treasure is in my hands. The people from the Qingcheng Sect will find me soon, and I’ll be the one devoured then.”
“We foxes have never thought about harming the human realm, but demon hunters won’t spare us. Master, this Fox Clan’s secret treasure…”
Fanjia frowned.
Did the little fox want to entrust him with the Fox Clan’s secret treasure?
“It was entrusted to me by a dying black fox. If it were my own possession, I’d give it to you. But this is the Fox Clan’s secret treasure. I can’t make this decision on behalf of the Fox Clan. However, I don’t want to die either. After much consideration, I’ve come up with only one solution.”
Fanjia: “???”
‘Why does this suddenly feel very subtle?’
Bai Lixin continued, “Master, only you can save me. Will you protect me? Saving a life is more meritorious than building seven pagodas. Surely, you won’t stand by and watch someone die?”
Fanjia silently looked at his staff: “…”
‘Hey, are you broken? Are you sure this person who blackmails people with his life is pure and benevolent?’
The staff trembled slightly, emitting a faint dragon’s roar. ‘I’ve been wronged.’
“Since haven’t said anything, I’ll take it as your agreement.” The young man suddenly stood up from his chair, walked to Fanjia, and pulled his sleeve, shaking it, “Master, you’re truly kind-hearted.”
“Now that you’ve agreed to protect me, let’s go.”
Fanjia still hadn’t fully processed the situation, “Go where?”
Bai Lixin: “To investigate the mysterious deaths in the town. I’m sure you’re curious about how those people died, aren’t you?”
Fanjia glanced at the bright red robe on Bai Lixin’s body. Before he could say anything, Bai Lixin pushed the door and walked out. “…”
‘Are you going out like this?’
