I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2378 Little White Fox

“My daughter is inside,” the white fox said softly, her voice trembling slightly.

Mo Li nodded, gesturing for the white fox to lead the way. The white fox took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the cave entrance. It gently parted the vines with its paws and cautiously entered the cave.

The cave was filled with a damp atmosphere, and the light was dim. They walked forward along the winding passage when suddenly, a faint cry came from ahead. The sound was so pitiful that it made their hearts clench.

The white fox's body jolted violently, its ears instantly perked up, and its eyes were filled with anxiety and worry. It immediately quickened its pace and ran wildly toward the direction from which the crying was coming.

Seeing this, Mo Li followed with Liu Jun. Mo Li flashed and once again easily grabbed Liu Jun by the collar, as if he were a small child.

Liu Jun waved his arms and legs in mid-air, muttering, "Hey, slow down! You'll bump your head!"

But Mo Li ignored him completely and followed closely behind the white fox.

Finally, they arrived at a spacious cavern. The ceiling was domed and covered with strangely shaped stalactites. The floor was covered with a thick layer of fine sand, which felt soft and yielding underfoot.

In the center of the cave, a little fox was curled up in the arms of another white fox.

The little fox was pure white, without a single blemish, and its eyes were tightly closed. The other white fox was much smaller than the one that had brought Liu Jun and the others; it was slender, with pure white fur, and its eyes revealed gentleness and affection—it was probably a female fox.

"My goodness!" The male fox leading the way pounced at once, moving with the speed of a whirlwind.

It knelt directly in front of the mother fox and her cub, hugged the cub tightly with both hands, and burst into tears.

The cries were heart-wrenching and extremely painful, enough to break the hearts of anyone who heard them and bring tears to their eyes.

Its body was still trembling, and tears kept rolling down its face, wetting the little fox's fur.

This action startled Liu Jun and the others. Liu Jun's eyes widened in shock; that voice was incredible.

Mo Li frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. The mother fox holding the cub was so frightened she almost jumped up. Her eyes widened in terror as she stared at the male fox, nearly thinking her husband had gone mad.

"Husband, are you alright?" the female fox asked cautiously, gently patting the male fox's shoulder as she spoke, her eyes full of concern.

The male fox blinked repeatedly, his eyes full of cryptic meaning. Then, in a whisper that only the female fox could hear, he muttered, "Never mind, just cry, cry pitifully."

The female fox was taken aback at first, then understood what the male fox meant. She lowered her head slightly, her eyes quickly filling with tears, and then she began to sob, her cries melodious and mournful.

The male fox was secretly pleased to see how cooperative his wife was, thinking that this was a sure thing. Even if the female Taoist had any ideas, she would feel pity and show mercy.

"My darling, you've worried your father to death... How could you suddenly become like this? If anything were to happen to you, how could your father live on..." The male fox's cries seemed to shake the entire cave to its core.

Standing to the side, Liu Jun watched the male fox's exaggerated appearance and couldn't help but twitch his lips. He thought to himself, "This guy, with just this one crying act, he'd be worth at least 500 in the funeral industry. It's a real shame he's not an actor."

Just then, Mo Li, who had been standing to the side, finally couldn't hold back any longer. With such an exaggerated scene, how could she not see that these two fox demons were putting on an act for them?

Mo Li frowned and shouted, "Alright, stop crying. Go away and let me see your daughter!"

Mo Li's intimidating power was indeed extraordinary. The male fox, who had been wailing loudly, immediately froze upon hearing these words, and its crying stopped abruptly.

He obediently moved a few steps to the side, his eyes filled with a hint of awe, and he would occasionally steal a glance at Mo Li, as if afraid of upsetting her.

"Wife, let's show Susu to this Taoist priest," the male fox said, gesturing to the female fox with his eyes.

The female fox looked at the male fox with some surprise, her face full of doubt. Her eyes were wide open, as if asking, "Are you crazy? We're fox demons, after all. Asking a Taoist priest to treat us is just asking for trouble!"

Not to mention this female fox, other demons were also wary of human Taoist priests. In their demon world, Taoist priests were often seen as exorcists and demon hunters, and were irreconcilable enemies of them.

Now, her husband is actually going to entrust their sick daughter to a Taoist priest, which makes her seriously suspect that her husband has lost his mind.

"Husband, what are you thinking? We're fox spirits, what if we invite a Taoist priest...?" The mother fox hesitated, her eyes filled with worry.

The male fox sensed the female fox's hesitation and gently patted her shoulder, whispering, "Wife, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. This Taoist priest seems unusual; perhaps she really does have a way to save our daughter. We can't just sit here and wait." The female fox, though still somewhat uneasy, saw her daughter on the verge of death and had no other choice.

After hesitating for a moment, the mother fox finally walked slowly to Mo Li and carefully handed the little fox over, her eyes full of worry and expectation: "Daoist Master, then I'll have to trouble you."

Mo Li took the little fox and examined it carefully. She gently placed her fingers on the little fox's pulse, feeling the faint beating.

The cave fell silent. Everyone stared intently at Mo Li, not daring to breathe, afraid of missing any detail.

After a while, Mo Li slowly lowered the little fox's hand, his brows furrowing slightly as he fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, the male and female foxes were on tenterhooks, so nervous they could hardly breathe. They stared at Mo Li expectantly, hoping she would bring good news.

Finally, Mo Li raised her head and slowly said, "Your daughter's body is fine, but her soul seems to be the problem."

"Oh my god, Daoist Master, you're a miracle doctor! We even consulted a demon doctor who said the same thing. He said my daughter's soul is incomplete, but the missing part of her soul is nowhere to be found," the male fox said, his voice trembling with excitement.

Upon hearing the male fox's words, Mo Li raised an eyebrow slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes. She then asked softly, "That demonic doctor, does he want you to find someone to sign a soul contract with, using the power of the contract to repair your daughter's damaged soul?"

Upon hearing this, the male fox nodded frantically, as if grasping at a lifeline, his eyes gleaming with hope.

“What the Taoist priest says is absolutely right. That demon doctor did mention this method, but we really don’t know who to ask to sign this contract, and we’re afraid of any risks involved, so we’ve been hesitant,” the male fox said anxiously.

Mo Li sighed softly, a hint of worry in her eyes, and slowly said, "That is a method, but it is quite dangerous, and the chances of success are not very high. Signing a soul contract means that both parties must link their souls closely. If any mistakes occur during the contract process, not only will your daughter's soul be unable to be repaired, but it may also cause both of you to suffer severe damage, or even be completely destroyed."

The male fox stiffened slightly upon hearing this, but the determination in its eyes remained undiminished. It gritted its teeth and said, "I know, but I still want to try. I can feel the demonic energy on my daughter gradually decreasing. If this continues, it won't be long before she becomes an ordinary fox, and then death won't be far off. I can't just watch her disappear like this. Even if there's only a sliver of hope, I will fight for it."

"Well, I understand your eagerness to save your daughter. After all, what parent doesn't want their child to be safe and sound? But shouldn't I also share in the risk of her soul being scattered?" Liu Jun raised his hand and said with some helplessness.

He's just an ordinary person. Why would anyone be reluctant to sign a contract for no reason and now face such huge risks?

The male fox, who had been looking anxious, paused, a hint of annoyance and self-reproach flashing in his eyes.

Yes, this is quite a mess. Signing the contract not only puts his daughter at risk of her soul being scattered, but the contract holder also faces the same risk. If something goes wrong with the contract, this human boy in front of them could also be scattered along with him.

“Yes, the risks are considerable, you should think it through carefully,” Mo Li said slowly from the side.

It's not uncommon for humans to sign contracts with demons, but she had never seen or heard of signing a contract with a demon whose soul was incomplete.

"No need to consider it, I disagree. I don't even know this little fox." Liu Jun's tone was resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

He's not stupid. He could help a family of fox demons he didn't know, but to risk his life to help them would make him seem foolish.
Upon hearing Liu Jun's refusal, the male and female foxes exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with despair and helplessness. Looking at the only human before them who could save their daughter, they were filled with resentment. A resolute glint flashed in the male fox's eyes; he knew that if he didn't fight, his daughter would truly be doomed.

Suddenly, the male and female foxes knelt down at the same time, looking at Liu Jun with teary eyes and pleading expressions.

The mother fox spoke first, her voice trembling with tears: "Please, human friend. Our daughter is so young, she has such a bright future ahead of her, she can't just die like this. Although we fox demons don't have much contact with humans on a daily basis, we are also very loyal and righteous. As long as you are willing to save our daughter, we are willing to do anything for you."

The male fox nodded in agreement, his eyes filled with sincerity and earnestness: "Yes, young man, we know this request is excessive, but we really have no other choice. We fox demons have lived in this forest for so many years, always peaceful and content, and we never expected to encounter such a disaster. Please, out of kindness, save our child."

"Hey? Don't try that, I'm not falling for it." Liu Jun said, taking a few quick steps back.

He's not the kind of person who's easily moved or soft-hearted; these days, good people don't necessarily get good rewards.

Just then, fragments of memories flashed through Liu Jun's mind. These fragments, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, were scattered, yet they brought back some of the memories he had lost.

In all these memories, there is a white fox.

Although this white fox looks similar to the three foxes in front of it, with the same pure white fur without any impurities, making it indistinguishable from them.

But Liu Jun had a strong feeling that the white fox in the picture was the unconscious little white fox in front of him. This feeling was strange, like a calling from the depths of his soul, making him firmly believe in his judgment.