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[Equipable Item: Fox Demon Corpse (Complete)]

[Rank: Tier 2]

【Equipment Effect: ① Robust Physique (White): Physical physique is slightly improved (physical strength, total stamina, and reaction speed are all improved).

② Abundant Qi and Blood (White): The total amount of Qi and blood has been slightly increased.

③ Fragrance Resistance (Blue): Significantly reduces the effect of Fragrance of Tier 2 and below.

[Permanent fixation conditions: Equip this item for ten days, or kill any second-tier or higher-grade monster while equipping this item.]

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Mu Yang glanced at the fox demon's corpse, which had transformed into a fox-headed human.

Its effects are similar to those of yesterday's rat demon corpse, both having attributes that increase strength and health. In addition, it also has an attribute that increases resistance to alluring fragrance.

Mu Yang guessed that this might be related to the fragrance she had just released.

After thinking for a moment, Mu Yang did not rush to equip the fox demon corpse. Instead, he casually picked up the Royal Feather Broadsword next to him, then kicked open the door while holding the fox demon corpse.

"bump!"

The door frame shattered, and the once bustling Qingxianglou fell silent.

Everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to this direction.

A majestic young man emerged from the house, holding a knife in one hand and carrying the corpse of a fox demon as tall as a person.

"Who is so bold as to cause trouble at the Hu family's Qingxiang Pavilion?"

"It seems to be the new squad leader who came with Constable Wu. Has he had too much to drink?"

"Wait, look what he's holding!?"

"This...this is a fox demon?"

Some people who were slightly tipsy from drinking were shocked and sobered up when they saw the fox demon corpse in Mu Yang's hand.

Wu Cai, who had just left with two girls and was heading to the private room next door, was equally bewildered.

He stared blankly at the fox demon's corpse in Mu Yang's hand.

No, what's going on?

What just happened?

Isn't Brother Mu drinking with Hu Mei?

Where did this fox demon's corpse come from?

Just as everyone was surprised, the madam of Qingxianglou led seven or eight pimps wielding sticks over.

"Who dares to cause trouble at our Qingxiang Pavilion!" the madam's voice was shrill, trying to strike first.

But the next second, she fell silent.

Because Mu Yang was already carrying the fox demon's corpse and walking step by step towards her.

In theory, Qingxianglou, backed by the Hu family, one of the three major families in Qingxi County, should not be afraid of a mere constable.

But somehow, under Mu Yang's cold gaze, the madam was like a chicken with its neck being choked, unable to utter a single word.

The madam remained silent, and the pimps around her dared not make any rash moves.

They were just laborers, and had never practiced martial arts, so how could they dare to fight against Mu Yang, who was holding a knife and carrying the corpse of a demon?

Their silence doesn't mean Mu Yang won't speak.

He looked down at the madam, his voice ringing out, each word distinct and forceful: "Qingxiang Pavilion harbors demons, disregards human life, and even attempted to assassinate this constable! What is its punishment?!"

The resounding words, amplified by the powerful energy of his breath, echoed throughout the entire Qingxiang Pavilion.

The madam closest to Mu Yang was so stunned that she lost her balance and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, Chief Shepherd!"

Just as the atmosphere inside the building became somewhat tense, a middle-aged man dressed in brocade robes jogged over.

Hu Deshui is a member of a collateral branch of the Hu family and also the manager of Qingxianglou.

"Manager Hu, I brought my brothers here to enjoy ourselves, and this is how you treat us? Does your Qingxiang Pavilion even want to stay in business anymore?!"

Wu Cai, who was standing to the side, seemed to realize what was happening and immediately strode forward, looking aggressive.

He originally intended to treat Mu Yang well tonight in order to get closer to him.

Unexpectedly, this almost brought disaster upon them.

In his rage, he spoke quite impulsively.

"I'm so sorry, Wu and Mu. This fox demon was not intentionally hidden by the Hu family. It's just that I'm not skilled in martial arts and was bewitched by this fox demon. Please forgive me."

As he spoke, Hu Deshui took out two rather large gold ingots from his pocket and, with a forced smile, handed them to Mu Yang and Wu Cai.

"Two supervisors, I'm so sorry, but your entire bill is on the house today!"

After saying this, he looked at the people in the building, cupped his hands and smiled apologetically, "Today, a demon suddenly appeared in our Qingxiang Pavilion. Fortunately, the two headmen, Mu and Wu, generously took action and captured the demon, averting disaster and preventing any accidents. However, it has still disturbed your enjoyment. I hereby declare that all your meals tonight are on the house!"

Thus, with Hu De's humble apology and generous offer of a free meal, the crowd's initial shock and doubt quickly subsided.

Many people even took advantage of the free meal today to order a few extra jugs of wine.

Hu Deshui didn't care. Although it hurt a little to give away the money, it was worth it compared to saving Qingxianglou's business.

"Two leaders, I apologize again. If you two are willing to visit my Qingxiang Pavilion again in the future, I will definitely not charge you a single penny!" Hu Deshui said sincerely.

Seeing this, Wu Cai lost his initial anger and simply turned to look at Mu Yang.

"Today, I don't have the final say; I listen to my brother."

"Manager Hu, remember to keep your eyes open when hiring people in the future."

Given the situation, Mu Yang naturally wouldn't continue to press the matter.

Firstly, Hu Deshui's apology was very sincere, and he even gave a large piece of gold as compensation.

Secondly, Qingxianglou is, after all, a business owned by the Hu family, and the Hu family is one of the three great families on par with the Wang family. Given his current strength, it is not easy for him to cause a big fuss.

Most importantly, after the incident with Huang Laodeng and the rat demon, he simply did not believe Hu Deshui's words of oversight.

If the Wang family can collude with rat demons, why can't your Hu family collude with fox demons?

If his strength weren't still relatively low, he would have wanted to storm the Hu family directly and find out the fox demon's lair.

"What the shepherd is saying is true. I will definitely keep my eyes open in the future!" Hu Deshui said with a smile.

"Angkor, let's go."

Mu Yang picked up the fox demon's corpse with one hand and walked outside.

Seeing this, Hu Deshui seemed to want to raise his hand to say something, but looking at Mu Yang and Wu Cai's backs, he ultimately didn't dare to utter a sound.

"Sigh, these are truly troubled times. I hope Qingxianglou's business won't be affected."

Hu Deshui pinched the bridge of his nose in distress.

I don't know what got into the head of the family, insisting on keeping Hu Mei, this fox demon, in Qingxiang Tower.

He was just an ordinary person who hadn't entered the country, and he lived in constant fear of Hu Mei, the fox demon, for fear that something might happen to him.

If he hadn't reacted quickly enough and been willing to spend the money, Qingxianglou's business would have suffered a significant blow.

"Why don't we pack our money and head to the county town? It's okay if we earn less, at least we'll be safer..." Hu Deshui muttered to himself.

..................

Mu Yang had no idea what Hu Deshui was muttering.

After politely declining Wu Cai's invitation to a late-night snack, Mu Yang couldn't wait to carry the fox demon's corpse back to the courtyard the old constable had left for him.

This is a small alley near the city wall. Although the location is a bit out of the way, it is cheap and has its own small courtyard.

For the old constable to buy this place was already a very difficult thing.

Mu Yang threw the fox demon's corpse on the ground, then drew his sword and beheaded it, wrapping the fox demon's head in a burlap sack.

He needed monster heads to exchange for merit points, so he naturally had to keep them safe.

Once everything was ready, he immediately went to the headless fox corpse and thought to himself.

"Let me see the difference in stat boosts between a second-tier monster corpse and a first-tier monster corpse!"

"Equipment, fox demon corpse!"