Don't farm, cultivate immortality!

This is often the case when monsters do not interact with humans.

The wilderness is cruel, but also simple; it doesn't require you to think too much about calculations.

The world of wolf demons is actually very simple: besides hunting, they sleep and play chasing each other.

It was like a child's world, and these wolf demons were like children too.

It's not that they're as easy to bully as children, but rather that they're just like children, revealing their thoughts clearly without any pretense.

They possess animalistic instincts, which Zhuang Xing has already experienced, but beyond that, they have become demons, gained intelligence, and acquired a simple, childlike nature.

"It's good that there aren't many," the wolf demon said. "If everyone outside were like you, it would be too frightening for wolves."

Zhuang Xing and the wolf demon started talking back and forth, with Zhuang Xing asking about the demon and the demon asking about humans.

"Do you people eat a lot of meat?"

"Actually, many people can't afford to eat meat."

"But don't you raise a lot of livestock?"

"Meat is not essential for humans. We can survive on a vegetarian diet. A sheep can be exchanged for a vegetarian diet that lasts longer than a sheep. Therefore, those who raise livestock will sell their livestock to others in order to exchange for more grain so that they can have more full meals."

Zhuang Xing tried his best to explain the rules of the human world to the wolf demons in a way they could understand.

But the wolf demons still found it too complicated and couldn't understand it. However, they found the Taoist's words very interesting and were happy to listen to him.

"I think people are actually pretty good now," the wolf demon said.

"This is a good start," Zhuang Xing said.

“You say we need to work to earn meat, but all we know is hunting. Do you expect us to hunt for you?” the wolf demon asked. “Do you expect us to trade the deer we catch for your rice? We won’t do that. We don’t eat vegetarian food.”

"What would you do if unfamiliar wild beasts or demons entered your territory?"

"If you can beat them, bite them to death; if you can't, drive them away. If you can't beat them or drive them away, then go somewhere else."

"Isn't this something other than hunting?"

"It seems so," the wolf demon said. "But are all the people outside like you? Aren't they afraid of us?"

"Most of them are afraid of you."

"What should I do?"

"If humans weren't afraid of demons, I wouldn't have made this appointment with you here."

Chapter 329 Fox Clan Demonic Arts

The mountains and forests were quiet, filled only with the chirping of insects.

Summer nights by the stream are very cool.

Even at night, Bai Yu was still testing the monsters.

She had already experienced the cat demon and the dog demon; what remained here were the fox demon and the wolf demon.

The old fox was different from cats and dogs. It could tell that Bai Yu was looking for the strengths of monsters, so without Bai Yu asking, it described its own kind in detail.

The old fox said, "Our fox demon clan is not thriving. Now only about a hundred foxes remain, living in seclusion in the mountains. We have a rough understanding of farming and animal husbandry. If it weren't for the continuous heavy snow in recent years, which caused us disaster, we would have always been able to support ourselves."

"Although we are now like wild foxes and have to go to the mountains and fields to find food, we still remember what we learned before. We can help people guard the fields, drive away wild animals, and catch insects in the fields."

Bai Yu shook his head after hearing the old fox's words: "How can a fox compare to a human in farming? Humans have two hands, which can pick up a hoe to till the land and hold a sickle to weed. Foxes cannot do these things. Sending you to the fields is just a waste of your time."

“If that won’t work, we also know how to climb, just like the cat demon.”

"Comparable to a cat?"

"It is certainly incomparable."

"A fox's nose is more sensitive than a cat's."

"Comparable to a dog?"

"It can't compare."

"If you can't compare, why bother?"

"These tricks don't meet Miss Bai Yu's standards?"

"I just want to learn more about the strengths of fox demons."

“Aside from these, all that my clan knows are some sorcery that people talk about.”

"What kind of sorcery?"

"Most of them are just illusions, or even escape techniques."

"For escaping?"

"For saving your life."

"Could you show me something new?"

"I have learned all the clan's escape techniques. I wonder which one Miss Bai Yu would like to see?"

What kinds are there?

"Not many, just three techniques: the Mist Transformation Technique, the Sound Transformation Technique, and the Body Transformation Technique."

"I wonder if it would be possible for us to see it?"

"It's not difficult."

As the old fox spoke, he took two steps forward.

"This is the method of transforming mist."

As soon as he finished speaking, a hazy mist rose around the old fox, and its figure disappeared into the mist, vanishing from sight.

"If you encounter danger, you can use this fog to hide yourself." The old fox's voice seemed to come from all directions. "It can conceal your scent and sound, allowing you to escape."

A moment later, the white mist dissipated.

Those around looked closely and, without realizing it, the old fox had vanished from the spot.

It wasn't until the old fox emerged from behind the group that they realized it had run behind them.

Of those present, only two people followed the old fox as he walked out: Zhuang Xing and Yunling.

Many spirits can naturally comprehend this method. For example, the red panda in my house doesn't need any teaching. Of the five brothers, only one has mastered the method of creating fog.

However, compared to the panda's little tricks, the old fox's method of turning into mist is more profound, as the fox demon has figured out some tricks of it.

"Then how does one transform sound?" Bai Yu asked again.

"It can conjure up various sounds, either to frighten or intimidate prey, or to confuse people and make them panic. If you encounter a monster, you can also use this to feign an attack, making it unpredictable and thus deterring it," the old fox replied.

It then demonstrated this method of sound transformation.

It opened its mouth, but what came out of its throat was not a fox's cry, but a long wolf howl, which startled the birds perched in the trees and made them dart out of the canopy, causing several leaves to fall down.

Everyone was startled. Before they could even begin to discuss it, the wolf's howl turned into a tiger's roar, sending chills down their spines as if a real tiger were nearby.

Not only that, the old fox could even mimic the sounds of thunder, rain, and strong winds so vividly.

The bright moon hangs high tonight, and it should be a clear night, but it seems as if thunder and lightning are rolling, and a torrential rain is falling.

No wonder the old fox called it "spell magic." If someone were to encounter such a fox in the middle of the night, and suddenly fog rolled in and all sorts of chaotic noises appeared, the timid would probably be scared out of their wits, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that their pants would be soaked with fear.

Ordinary people would be terrified at the sight of such a fox, but fortunately, everyone was prepared. They had spent a considerable amount of time with these monsters during the day and were mentally prepared, so they were much more accepting of the old fox's "magical arts" and were not frightened.

Not only was I not scared, I even found it fun and interesting.

So this is the fox demon's magic, and it does bear some resemblance to those stories passed down by word of mouth.

Bai Yu seemed to be deep in thought, then asked, "Mr. Fox, what about the method of incarnation?"

"Miss Bai Yu, please fetch me a piece of human clothing," said the old fox.

"Is this one okay?" Bai Yu took out the gray robe she had worn during the day.

The old fox nodded and slipped inside through the collar of the clothes.

The clothes slowly bulged up, and a pair of thin, bony hands emerged from the cuffs, followed by the head of an old man. The old fox had transformed into an old man and put on the clothes.

Then, another cloud of smoke appeared, and the clothes fell down with a thud, from which the old fox emerged.

"This method of incarnation is actually a smokescreen," the old fox said. "It's just something used to fool people."

"Besides that, I also know some unorthodox minor spells. Would Miss Bai Yu like to see them?"

"No need," Bai Yu said. "Is this technique of transforming into mist and sound a skill that every fox demon knows?"

"The method of incarnation is more difficult to learn," the old fox said. "But the methods of transforming into mist and sound are all easy for the older foxes in the clan to learn. After all, these are the foundation of our clan's existence. Without these methods, it would be difficult to find peace and quiet in the mountains. Miss Bai Yu, have you perhaps thought of something?"

“I have some ideas,” Bai Yu nodded. “I think if you can make good use of these methods, many people will be willing to give you money on their own.”

The old fox's ears twitched, and he asked, "These are all demonic arts for self-preservation; why would a person like them?"

“If it’s used to save your life or scare people, then it’s naturally sorcery,” Bai Yu said. “But if it’s used in another place, like on a stage, then it’s not sorcery, it’s magic. Such a skill is far more powerful than that of storytellers.”

The old fox didn't quite understand Bai Yu's meaning. The demon race was reclusive and rarely even went to human villages, let alone the restaurants and pear orchards in bustling towns.

Bai Yu then spent some time explaining to the old fox what a stage was.

The old fox asked, "On the stage, aren't people afraid of sorcery?"

“Performing for people is called magic or kung fu. But using it to pretend to be a god or ghost and scare people is called sorcery,” Bai Yu said. “Now we are in the prosperous era of the Great Yu Dynasty, and the customs of singing, dancing and tea entertainment are prevalent. Performing plays to entertain and relax people is a good thing.”

Chapter 330 How much meat is a lot of meat?

The old fox seemed to be deep in thought. He chatted with Bai Yu for a while longer before stepping aside.

Using the ancestral tricks of escaping and saving lives to perform for people was something the fox had never considered. It needed some time to think about the pros and cons.

Now, cats, dogs, and foxes have all found their strengths, and what remains are the three burly wolf demons.

Although no one said it aloud, the fear they felt towards the wolf demon did not lessen much.

Many people feel uneasy just from seeing a domesticated wolfhound or hearing it bark a few times, let alone these unleashed wolf demons that can easily pounce on and kill people.

Even though the wolf demon was defeated by the Taoist priest and obediently sat under the tree, few people dared to approach that place.