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

Outside the cave.

Chen Xuan stood in the sunlight.

She clutched the broken hair tie tightly in her hand.

The wind blew by.

He glanced back at the dark, deep cave entrance behind him.

There was nothing there.

But Su Chang'an's final sobs and tears had already been etched into his soul.

Chen Xuan wrapped the hair tie around his wrist and tied it into a tight knot.

"Wait for me, I will definitely get you out."

He turned around, his back view resolute.

Step into this bustling world.

Su Chang'an remained frozen in that tearful pose for a full three seconds.

After confirming that the kid really wouldn't suddenly turn around and launch a surprise attack.

"call--"

She suddenly fell backward, collapsing onto the cold stone slab without any regard for her image, and casually wiped away the few tears that were still wet on her face.

"I'm exhausted."

Su Chang'an rubbed his cheeks, which were stiff from smiling, and then punched his back, which he had straightened up for the sake of acting.

This 13-year-long melodrama has finally come to an end.

"System, process the transaction."

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully survived to the first node.]

[Target Chen Xuan's favorability rating locked at 85 (Affection).]

[Rewards being distributed... Congratulations, host, for obtaining the supernatural ability: External Avatar.]

Su Chang'an's eyes lit up instantly.

An avatar outside the body.

This is good stuff.

Although her main character is trapped in this dark and hopeless secret realm as a background boss due to the damn plot restrictions, that doesn't stop her from creating a new account to go out and have some fun.

"Use supernatural powers."

With a thought, a soft white light separated from her body.

The light landed and transformed into a young girl dressed in a black Taoist robe.

The girl had the exact same appearance as Su Chang'an, but she lacked the languid charm and allure of the original, and instead possessed a youthful naiveté and liveliness.

Most importantly, this body is not bound by any seal.

"Perfect."

Su Chang'an circled his clone twice and snapped his fingers in satisfaction.

Consciousness switched instantly.

She moved her new body around and felt as light as if she could fly.

"Well then, goodbye, my true form."

Su Chang'an controlled his clone, waved to his main body sitting on the ground, and then turned around without hesitation, rushing towards the exit that Chen Xuan had just left through.

The outside world, here I come!

……

We walked through a long, dark tunnel.

The blinding sunlight shone down, causing Su Chang'an to squint instinctively.

The fresh air, mixed with the fragrance of earth and grass, instantly filled her chest.

This is what freedom tastes like.

Before she could even properly express her feelings, that jarring system notification sounded in her mind again.

[Ding! Target detected approaching.]

[Side quest triggered: Conquer the second SSS-rank NPC.]

[Target locked: 300 meters directly ahead, behind bushes.]

Su Chang'an was stunned for a moment.

Work comes in as soon as I step out the door?

Even the donkeys in this production team wouldn't dare to be used like this.

She pursed her lips, concealed her presence, and stealthily crept over like a nimble cat.

Push aside the dense bushes.

A strong smell of blood wafted over.

Su Chang'an wrinkled his nose and stared intently.

On the open ground ahead, several corpses lay scattered about, their attire suggesting they were disciples of some cultivation sect.

And standing among the corpses was a boy.

The boy wore a dark Taoist robe stained with bloodstains, but he did not look disheveled at all. Instead, he exuded a cold and aloof aura.

He was looking down, slowly wiping the longsword in his hand.

What's most eye-catching are his fluffy round ears on his head and his black and yellow striped tail that's been wagging restlessly behind him.

Tiger demon?

Su Chang'an raised an eyebrow.

[Target: Bai Yin.]

[Identity: A demonic beast from the Western Continent, a key figure destined to face the next great calamity.]

[Personality traits: Cold-blooded, bloodthirsty, extremely vigilant, and a hidden fetish for plush toys.]

A plush toy lover?

Su Chang'an caught this key word.

Just then, the tiger demon boy named Bai Yin seemed to realize something.

The pair of round ears twitched suddenly.

Swish.

He turned his head sharply, and his golden vertical pupils instantly locked onto the location where Su Chang'an was hiding.

His eyes were fierce, like those of a wild beast ready to devour its prey.

"Who?"

His voice was cold and sharp, carrying a lingering killing intent.

Was discovered.

Su Chang'an's heart skipped a beat.

run?

No, this little tiger has just killed someone and is at the height of its killing intent. Turning around and running away will only trigger its hunting instincts.

Then let's act it out.

Su Chang'an took a deep breath and instantly switched to the "delicate and helpless little white flower" mode.

She deliberately made a noise, then pretended to be panicked and stumbled out of the bushes.

To increase credibility, she even deliberately revealed a little bit of the fox tail hidden under her Taoist robe.

It's white, fluffy, and has a touch of pink at the tip.

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

Su Chang'an covered his head, trembling and huddled behind a tree trunk, only his big, wet eyes showing as he looked at Bai Yin in terror.

Those eyes were clear and innocent, yet held a hint of fear of the powerful.

It's a textbook example of a "frightened little beast".

Bai Yin tightened his grip on his sword.

He originally intended to slash at it directly with his sword.

But when he saw those eyes and that white fox tail trembling slightly in the wind, he involuntarily stopped moving.

So...so white.

No, it's too weak.

This is just a little fox demon that has just taken human form. There is not a trace of blood on it. It is as clean as a blank sheet of paper.

The murderous intent inexplicably dissipated by more than half.

Bai Yin frowned, his golden pupils contracted slightly, and he stared intently at the tail.

Want to touch.

The moment the thought popped into his head, it startled him.

What is he thinking?

This is a witness whose whereabouts could be exposed at any moment.

In that instant of hesitation, Su Chang'an made his move.

She seemed terrified, letting out a short whimper before turning and running away.

His movements were frantic, he scrambled and stumbled, looking extremely disheveled.

Bai Yin subconsciously took a step forward.

Chase?

Or kill?

He watched the stumbling figure stagger away, and inexplicably sheathed his sword.

Oh well, it's not like we're going very far anyway.

Let's follow them and see.

……

Su Chang'an ran wildly all the way.

They didn't stop until they entered a misty valley.

"Phew... I'm exhausted."

She leaned against a large tree, panting heavily.

I glanced back.

There was nothing behind me except the rustling of leaves in the wind.

But she knew that the little tiger was definitely following behind.

That feeling of being watched like a thorn in one's back is impossible to fake.

[Host, this is an excellent location for our attack.]

This place is called "Yunmengze," a blessed land shrouded in celestial secrets, accessible only to the most extraordinary beings of heaven and earth.

The spiritual energy here can nourish the host's avatar, increasing your charm by 20%.

"Oh? Is there such a good thing?"

Su Chang'an looked around.

It is indeed a good place.

The secluded valley is filled with clear springs, exotic flowers and rare herbs, and the air is permeated with a rich spiritual energy that makes you feel refreshed with every breath.

Since that little tiger likes to peep, let him watch to his heart's content.

A sly smile curled at the corner of Su Chang'an's lips.

She walked to the stream in the middle of the valley.

The stream is crystal clear, and you can even see the colorful pebbles swimming at the bottom.

Su Chang'an looked around and, after confirming that "no one was around," sat down without any suspicion.

She had been hiding in the secret realm for thirteen years.

Every day, I'm surrounded by those dark, rocky rocks and corrosive undercurrents.

This sunshine, this flowing water, this feeling of freedom.

It's absolutely addictive.

She took off her shoes and socks and put her pair of fair and delicate feet into the stream.

hiss--

The stream water was icy cold, which made her toes curl up.

"So comfortable~"

She let out a satisfied sigh, her voice soft and sweet, with a touch of natural charm.

Two toes splashed happily in the water, sending up strings of sparkling water droplets.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, falling on her and giving her a golden glow.

She got so into playing that she simply leaned back and lay down on the soft grass.

Nine fluffy tails were uncontrollably revealed, spreading out beneath her like a luxurious plush carpet.

She raised her hand, looked at her slender fingers in the sunlight, and then, out of boredom, started to poke at a passing ant.

Naive.

Innocent.

brilliant.

This isn't some kind of fairy; it's clearly an elf who has mistakenly wandered into the mortal realm.

……

In the shade of the tree canopy not far away.

Bai Yin held his breath.

He stared intently at the girl playing in the stream.

My gaze was glued to the surface; I couldn't look away.

Those feet swaying in the water were dazzlingly white, their ankles so slender they looked as if they would break at the slightest touch.

Water droplets slid down her calves, each drop feeling like a blow to his heart.

And those nine tails...

many.

So fluffy.

I really want to bury myself in it.

Bai Yin felt his throat was dry, and his heart was pounding violently in his chest, making a loud thumping sound.

He has killed many people and seen many demons.

Those female demons were either heavily made up or pretentious, which only disgusted him.

But this little fox is different.

She was too clean.

Its cleanliness gave him an urge to destroy it.

They wanted to take her back.

He wanted to lock her up in his cave.

I wanted to bury my face in that pile of tails and take a deep breath.

I want to hear her cry and beg for mercy in that soft, sweet voice.

Baek In's breathing gradually became heavy.

He subconsciously stuck out his tongue and licked his dry lips, revealing two sharp canine teeth.

As a tiger demon in the prime of his life, he always followed his instincts.

After all, he's an old lecher.