After clearing the level, the fairies were reborn!

"What?" The old man stopped writing, looked up, and his eyes were filled with surprise.

So you've been gone for so long and haven't even finished your work?

"What can I do? The entire Qingqiu seems to have vanished. No matter how I search, I always end up running into a cloud of fog..."

The young man in black grew angrier as he spoke, and he even crushed the teacup in his hand.

Originally, Wan Yi should have found his furnace cauldron by now, and he should have received the remaining 'reward'.

The results of it?

Now, not only have they been humiliated, but they've also been asked to return the Nascent Soul level treasure they've already obtained.

Although Wan Yi, that old schemer, is now wary of my background, he will definitely not give up until I find the Nine-Tailed Fox's Holy Maiden.

I'm afraid I'll have to vomit it up sooner or later...

Damn it, what went wrong in the middle?

Just as Chu Sheng was completely baffled, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.

"Brother Xu, has my alchemy furnace arrived yet?"

Outside.

A clear, cheerful young voice carried from afar.

Immediately afterwards, two figures walked in one after the other.

Walking in front was Xu Ze, with a warm smile on his face and a composed gait.

Beside him, almost inseparable, was the silver-haired, fox-eared, and stunningly beautiful girl.

The moment the two stepped into the house, the oppressive and hostile atmosphere that had been permeating the air seemed to be somewhat diluted.

Upon seeing Xu Ze, Xu Changqing immediately broke into a genuine smile, put down his pen, and stood up from behind his long desk:

"Here you are, bro! The stove arrived a while ago, just waiting for you to come and get it."

He turned around and carefully took out a three-foot-tall alchemy furnace from a wooden box in the corner of the room, which was covered with sealing talismans. The furnace was dark gold in color and its surface was engraved with intricate flame and cloud patterns.

The censer has three legs and a simple yet grand design. A red gemstone the size of a pigeon's egg is inlaid on the lid, and a faint warm aura emanates from it.

This was obtained by Xu Ze using contribution points he had recently earned. It originated from the distant Eastern Continent and is of quite good quality.

"This is the 'Three Yang Cauldron' that you exchanged from the Hundred Crafts Hall at headquarters, using the rewards you accumulated from completing previous tasks, plus a small discount from my authority. It's enough for you to advance to the fifth-grade alchemist level."

Xu Changqing handed the alchemy furnace to Xu Ze, his smile unwavering.

"I've heard everything from Granny Qing. You've been a great help to the Spirit Serpent Clan lately and have gained considerable prestige within the clan. Congratulations."

He never expected that this young man would not only gain the trust of the fox clan, but also the approval of the spirit snake in such a short time.

That's really impressive.

It seems my judgment was correct.

Xu Ze's actions gave him a glimmer of hope.

They saw a warmer and more solid possibility for a connection between humans and demons, beyond alliances and rules.

Xu Changqing touched the scales hanging on his chest, and a certain thought in his heart grew stronger.

"...And who is this?"

now.

Just as Xu Ze noticed that there was another person in the room.

Chu Sheng also noticed him.

His gaze was like the thickest glue, firmly fixed on Bai Yuxi!

That stunningly beautiful face, that unique silver hair and fox ears, that pure yet lively aura…

This is clearly the Holy Maiden of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan described in the portraits and information!

Far away, yet right before my eyes!

The goal I've been searching for has actually appeared here so brazenly?!

"Oh, this is another deacon from my Southern Continent branch, my colleague, Chu Sheng."

Xu Changqing introduced the young man in black to Xu Ze in a flat tone, as if he were introducing an unimportant decoration.

But when it came to introducing Xu Ze to Chu Sheng...

The old man started to dodge the question.

He stroked his beard, revealing a confused look typical of older people:

"As for this young friend... well, I don't know much more than that. I only know that he's been coming here recently to do missions and earn contribution points."

Hmm, a touch of just the right amount of forgetfulness.

Chapter 59 Dogs Bite Dogs

"Doing missions and earning contribution points in the Jambudvipa branch?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Sheng's eyes were filled with suspicion.

How long would it take to complete this?

However, upon seeing that the other party's cultivation level was only at the Golden Core stage, he quickly felt relieved.

No, that's still not right!

If he's only at the Golden Core stage, how can he be running around with the Fox Clan's Holy Maiden?!

This kid definitely has a secret!

Otherwise, they must have connections.

Chu Sheng's eyes turned sinister and sharp, scanning Xu Ze like a venomous snake, trying to find a flaw.

"So it's Senior Chu. I've heard so much about you."

Xu Ze seemed oblivious to the scrutinizing gaze, smiling as he looked at the young man in black before him. He cupped his hands in greeting and then said:

"Then I won't bother you any longer. I still need to help gather herbs today."

After saying that, he naturally pulled Bai Yuxi away.

Chu Sheng kept watching his back with sinister eyes.

Absolutely right!

The reason I haven't been able to find the fox clan all this time must be related to this kid!

But why is that?

As a cunning old fox who shared the same stench as Wan Yi, he was equally cautious and suspicious.

If we really kick a hornet's nest and offend some reclusive family or a disciple of a major sect in the Central Continent, that's no laughing matter.

Looking at the uncertain expression on Chu Sheng's face.

Xu Changqing sat back down at his desk, picked up his pen, and continued to slowly and methodically record the names on his roster as if nothing had happened.

……

"This guy is definitely the scum of the demon alliance who betrayed the fox clan's information."

On Luoxia Mountain.

Xu Ze recalled his brief encounter with Chu Sheng and was basically certain of the situation.

He keenly captured the other party's momentary shock, greed, scrutiny, and deeply hidden ruthlessness.

The Third Elder had told him that Wan Yi had colluded with someone in the Demon Slaying Alliance to find the location of the Fox Clan and then massacre them.

It's definitely him!

"Brother, I really hate that person from earlier."

Bai Yuxi held his hand tightly, her face filled with unease.

"Don't be afraid, Xiaobai."

Xu Ze stopped, turned around, and gently ruffled her hair, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable firmness:

"Brother will take care of him for you."

In the following days, Chu Sheng indeed became like a leech, frequently "coincidentally" appearing within Xu Ze's activity range.

Sometimes it was by the edge of the mountains and forests, sometimes on the road he had to take to Moon Shadow Pool, and sometimes it was even following far behind, trying to 'spy' on Xu Ze to see if there was anything different about him.

Xu Ze was fully aware of this, but he pretended not to know and continued to do his own thing as usual.

Finally, one day...

Chu Sheng believed that he had seized an opportunity.

Little did he know, this opportunity was deliberately given to him by Xu Ze!

He emitted three beams of dark light, which shot straight towards him in a triangular pattern.

Chu Sheng did not go all out; he merely tested Xu Ze's strength from within the clouds.

Xu Ze seemed to have anticipated this. The moment the dark light touched his body, he twisted his body strangely and slid away like a fish, while simultaneously striking out with his palm.

"boom!"

The palm strike collided with the dark light, producing a dull thud, and the shockwave destroyed the surrounding vegetation.

Xu Ze used the momentum to float backward several feet, landing steadily, and looked coldly at the black-clad youth who had revealed himself.

"These techniques... you're a disciple of the Biyang Sect!"

A young man dressed in black appeared from the mountaintop, his heart burning with rage.

Just now, Xu Ze used the Biyang Sect techniques he had seen in his previous life in just a few moves, relying entirely on his memory!

How could he still not understand?

You damned old dog, Wan Yi!