Transforming into a stunningly beautiful fox spirit, leaving a scar on the heart of a prodigy.

The water in Yunmengze is very cold.

Su Chang'an submerged his entire body in the water, leaving only his head above water.

The black silt dispersed with the water flow, revealing the originally delicate and fair skin.

Although the body was thin, it had an excellent constitution.

As the mud and grime were washed away, a long-suppressed demonic power finally flowed smoothly.

puff.

The water surface broke open.

A snow-white fox tail emerged and gently slapped the surface of the water.

Then came the second, the third...

Until all nine tails were fully extended, forming a huge fan behind it.

The once clear water surface now glowed with a faint pinkish luminescence because of the appearance of these nine tails.

The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be converging on this side like crazy.

The withered grass on the bank sprouted tender shoots in an instant, and several wildflowers bloomed in a rush.

Su Chang'an sighed comfortably.

She leaned against a large blue stone on the shore, scooped up a handful of water, and splashed it on her face.

Water droplets slid down my cheeks, washing away the last traces of dust.

The water reflected a face that, though unadorned, was enough to bewitch all living beings.

Her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, with upturned corners, exuding a natural charm and languidness.

"This appearance is still more pleasing to the eye."

Su Chang'an shook his wet long hair.

Although its cultivation is gone, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox's seductive instincts remain.

She was about to go ashore to find something to cover herself.

The sky in the distance suddenly darkened.

Rumble.

A massive ship broke through the clouds and arrogantly entered this tranquil waterway.

A large black flag with gold trim, embroidered with a ferocious lion's head, was hung on the ship.

The warships of the Heavenly Demon Dynasty.

Dozens of demon soldiers dressed in black armor stood at the bow of the ship, each looking fierce and menacing, carrying whips and chains.

Before the boat had even come to a complete stop, an arrogant voice rang out.

"Listen up, all of you!"

"His Majesty has decreed that the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox be found!"

"Take away all the foxes in this area, male and female!"

"Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy!"

As soon as the words were spoken, more than a dozen dark figures jumped off the boat and landed in the reeds.

The little foxes that were hiding in the grass were frightened and ran around in all directions.

Snapped!

A long whip covered in barbs lashed out, ensnaring a fleeing gray fox, and yanked it hard.

"squeak--!"

The gray fox let out a scream and was slammed heavily onto the deck, its skin torn and bleeding.

"This male one will be sent to the mine to extract spirit stones."

A wolf demon leader with a face full of scars stepped on the gray fox's head and said with a savage grin.

"As for the mother..."

His eyes swept lewdly around him.

"Let's take this back to the brothers for some fun. If we're lucky, it might just be the fox spirit His Majesty is looking for, hahaha!"

The surrounding demon soldiers burst into laughter.

Su Chang'an frowned.

She originally didn't want to meddle in other people's business.

But those bastards disturbed her shower.

Moreover, this so-called "search for the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox" looks like a bandit's act of extorting money and capturing slaves.

"Over there!"

Suddenly, a sharp-eyed demon soldier pointed in the direction of Su Chang'an and shouted.

"Commander, look! There's a precious light over there!"

The wolf demon leader looked in the direction the finger was pointing.

Behind a patch of reeds, a faint pink glow emanated, along with an extremely pure demonic aura.

"nice one."

The wolf demon leader's eyes lit up.

With a stomp of his foot, he transformed into a black gust of wind, directly scattering the reeds.

next moment.

He abruptly stopped in his tracks.

My breathing stopped for a moment.

A woman was sitting by the pool in front of them.

She had her back to him, her long hair cascading down her back, and her skin as white as snow.

What's most captivating are the nine gently swaying, snow-white tails behind her.

Each tail is crystal clear, exuding a captivating and alluring aura.

"Nine...nine-tailed?"

The wolf demon leader swallowed hard, his voice trembling.

He recalled the imperial edict issued by His Majesty.

Find the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, and you will be rewarded with a million spirit stones and granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households.

This incredible wealth actually fell right into his lap?

But then...

An even stronger greed overwhelmed reason.

This is a nine-tailed celestial fox!

The legendary Furnace Body, if one can cultivate with it, one's cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds.

Moreover, judging from the woman's aura, although she has a noble bloodline, her cultivation seems to be extremely weak, not even reaching the Transformation stage.

This is the middle of nowhere.

If he enjoys it first and then takes it back to report...

who knows?

The wolf demon leader's eyes changed.

What began as shock turned into blatant lust.

He rubbed his hands together, a nauseating smile spreading across his face, and slowly walked over.

"This fairy."

"I am an inspector of the Heavenly Demon Dynasty, sent by His Majesty to escort the fairy back to the palace."

While speaking respectfully, his triangular eyes were fixed on Su Chang'an's exposed shoulders, as if he wanted to stick his eyeballs on them.

Su Chang'an didn't even turn his head.

She slowly and methodically groomed her wet tail, her voice cool and clear.

"roll."

There is only one word.

Yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

The wolf demon leader's face stiffened.

He's used to being a tyrant in this area, when has he ever been treated like this?

"If you refuse a toast, you'll have to drink a penalty cup."

The wolf demon leader sneered and tore off his disguise.

"Don't push your luck."

"His Majesty is looking for the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, but he didn't specify whether it's alive or dead."

"Even if I do it to you right here today, nobody will know!"

Done.

He lunged forward, his large, hairy hand reaching straight for Su Chang'an's neck.

The other demon soldiers also gathered around, each with a lewd smile on their face, waiting to see a good show.

Su Chang'an sighed.

Her current body is too weak; she can't even cast a decent spell.

It seems we have no choice but to use that pitiful bit of primordial fire.

Just as a tiny spark appeared on her fingertip.

A sudden change occurred.

There were no signs whatsoever.

There was no spiritual energy fluctuation either.

A dark figure appeared out of nowhere behind the wolf demon leader.

fast.

too fast.

So fast that even the afterimage was not visible.

Click.

A crisp sound.

The wolf demon leader's outstretched hand flew straight into the sky.

Blood gushed out, splattering all over the faces of the demon soldiers beside him.

"Aaaaaahh ...

The wolf demon leader screamed as he clutched his severed arm and staggered backward.

"Who?! Who is it?!"

No one answered.

Only the sound of heavy footsteps could be heard.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

A tall figure emerged from the shadows.

He was shirtless, his muscles clearly defined as if carved by a knife and axe, covered with hideous scars.

His white hair was disheveled and covered most of his face.

The eye that was exposed was a deathly crimson.

Only a pure and extreme desire to kill.

"roar--"

A low growl escaped his throat, sounding less like a human voice and more like the growl of a wild beast before it hunts.

"Where did this madman come from!"

Upon seeing this, the remaining demon soldiers drew their weapons and charged forward.

"Kill him!"

More than a dozen long knives slashed at the white-haired man.

clang!

Sparks flew everywhere.

The knives seemed to strike refined iron, failing to even break the surface, but instead creating nicks and chips.

The white-haired man moved.

He did not use any magic.

He reached out and grabbed the head of a demon soldier.

Squeeze it hard.

Bang.

The red and white things exploded.

Then came the second, and the third.

This was a one-sided massacre.

He just stood there, letting the attacks fall on him, and then, in the most primitive and brutal way, tore the enemy in front of him to pieces.

Tear or bite.

Crush it.

Stomp it.

In just a few breaths.

There were no more demon soldiers standing in the reeds.

The ground was littered with severed limbs, and blood stained the clear pool water red.

The wolf demon leader was terrified.

He collapsed to the ground, his crotch soaked, and struggled to move backward.

"No...don't kill me..."

"I am from the Heavenly Demon Dynasty..."

puff.

A sharp claw pierced his chest, forcing the word "official" back into his stomach.

The white-haired man casually tossed the corpse aside.

He stood in a pool of blood, his chest heaving violently.

His body reeked of blood, making him look like a demon crawling out of hell.

There was a deathly silence all around.

The only sound was the rustling of the wind through the reeds.

Su Chang'an remained seated on the large blue stone.

She didn't turn around.

A complex mix of emotions welled up inside me.

There was relief, heartache, and a hint of barely concealed pride.

"That silly tiger."

"You've really gotten to know things."

The white-haired man behind them seemed to sense something.

His bloodshot eyes were fixed on that figure's back.

That back view that haunted his dreams and drove him mad.

Those nine tails.

That aura.

Even in his dreams, he dared not hope to see them again.

Clang.

The broken bone he was holding fell to the ground.

Bai Yin's whole body stiffened.

He dared not move.

They didn't even dare to breathe.

He feared it was all a dream.

I'm afraid that if I move, that figure will vanish like bubbles, just like it has countless times before.

The murderous aura emanating from him vanished instantly.

The ruthless killer, Shura, has disappeared.

Instead, there was a helpless, terrified child.

He opened his mouth, wanting to call out that name.

But it felt like something was blocking my throat, and I couldn't make a sound.

Only tears silently streamed down that blood-stained face.

Su Chang'an turned around.

She still acts as carefree as ever.

Nine tails swayed gently behind it, scattering water droplets everywhere.

She looked at the white-haired man standing dumbly in the pool of blood, at his expression as if he had been abandoned by the whole world.

then.

She raised her hand and waved it casually.

It's like we just met yesterday.

"Hi."

Su Chang'an tilted his head, his eyes crinkling with laughter.

"have not seen you for a long time."

"Did you miss me?"

Bai Yin's body trembled violently.

that moment.

The crimson in his eyes faded.

The whole world has regained its color.

[Chapter Summary]

Clear waves wash away the old dust, and the nine tails sway, their light reflected in the water.

The lackeys are rampant, bullying the weak; the demons, bathed in blood, trample over corpses.

Severed limbs startled birds into flight; white hair and red eyes revealed a peerless talent.

Do not say that longing is nowhere to be found, for she smiles and asks when her old friend returns.