Becoming a Fox Spirit from Under One Person.

"I want to go back and collect the body now."

"Hmm..." The fox thought this was a bit strange. It was better to be an alien; at least there was a chance to collect his corpse.

Chen Ruoan accepted Lü Ren's request, took the demon sword in his hand, and used the transformation technique in weapon forging, combined with demon fire and green poison, to coat the blade with corrosive Qi. The demon sword was gradually corroded into a rusty piece of scrap iron.

After the body was disposed of, the fox entrusted Gao Dafu to deliver a message to the Lü family, and wrote the contents of the letter according to Lü Ren's requirements.

After it was all over, night fell.

The border forest is located at a high latitude, and the sky is crystal clear. The dark blue dome is studded with stars like scattered diamonds, and the Milky Way stretches across the sky. Chen Ruoan has not seen such a beautiful starry sky in a long time.

After killing the demon of the Hiei ninja, both good and bad aspects were revealed at the same time: on the one hand, the Hiei ninja lost a powerful fighting force, which greatly reduced the pressure on the domestic factions that ambushed the ninjas; on the other hand, because the demon was dead, the ninja leaders would only be more cautious and careful, making it more difficult to find people.

The fox rested in front of the tree, nourished by flesh and blood, its golden eyes scanning for any unusual activity around it.

Occasionally, a few undercover agents might appear, but they are quickly uncovered by domestic superhumans.

Disciples from various schools, having searched in vain, gathered around the tree. The area beneath the fox instantly became lively, with members from the Shangqing School, Longhu Mountain, and Putuo Temple, as well as members of the Lu and Lü families, and the "Quanxing" demons.

The Tang Clan members, whom Boss Zhao had invited in advance, were also waiting under the tree.

To cover up the lie in the letter, Lü Ren hid inside a fox's belly, not daring to show his face.

Chen Ruoan looked down and saw the campfire crackling in the forest clearing, its warm orange light breaking through the moonlight and enveloping the people sitting around it.

These people knew each other or had heard of each other's names in the industry. When they sat around the fire, they naturally and frankly greeted each other with clasped hands.

Within their circle, these individuals were fellow practitioners. Stepping outside their cultivation, they too became anti-Japanese patriots, comrades-in-arms who shared life and death. Thus, once they gathered together, there was no more superficial sectarian formalities, no more comparisons of cultivation levels. They could open their hearts and speak freely about their national grievances, their determination to fight the enemy, and their innermost thoughts.

With the Japanese invaders rampaging and a formidable enemy at hand, as long as there was no deep-seated hatred, the barriers between prestigious sects and the "Quanxing" were temporarily put aside.

Chen Ruoan quite liked the atmosphere. When he looked down, he spoke to the Longhu Mountain disciples who were closest to Fox.

"Emperor Xuantian of the Eastern Peak, why don't you come down and have a chat?"

Gan!

The fox shuddered.

Why does it feel so awkward when a self-appointed title is called out by someone you know well?

Chen Ruoan suddenly recalled a scene from her past life: in the dead of night, feeling emo, she would quote, "My life has been like walking on thin ice; do you think I can ever reach the other side?" and post it on her social media. The next day, a bunch of idiot roommates would be calling her "Brother Thin Ice," "Brother Thin Ice,"...

That's absolutely outrageous.

"Ahem!" Before the fox could even move, the guys below started jeering again.

"This is the Xuanhu who vanquishes demons in the Northeast. I've finally met you in person today, Brother Fox. Come down and let's have a chat!"

"Exactly, isn't it cold sitting up there? There's a fire here."

"Or do you think we juniors aren't important enough?" It's almost an unwritten rule in the community that elves need decades or even hundreds of years of cultivation to transform into human form.

After they finished speaking, the group looked at the oldest person in the crowd, an elderly man with a kind face and slightly squinted eyes, who always had a gentle smile on his face.

Tang Clan, Laughing Yama, Tang Jiaren.

"Emperor Dongyue, the Demon-Slaying Xuantian, please come down and have a chat with the younger generation."

I'm begging you.

I should have known better than to take the account ban.

Chen Ruoan cursed inwardly, but still jumped down.

Chapter 122 Trick

Chen Ruoan's fox shadow flashed in and out of the air, landing lightly on a pile of grass covered with fallen leaves—a spot clearly prepared in advance for the fox.

The trees formed a barrier against the forest, allowing the outside wind to filter in, while the flames of the campfire flickered, casting unpredictable shadows through the woods.

Before Chen Ruoan could even get into the mood, he heard the Lu family's small group chattering, "Brother Fox, why don't you transform into human form? It would be much easier to discuss things that way."

The group wasn't deliberately stirring things up; they were just recalling some amusing anecdotes about Lu Jin and wanted to verify the rumors to see how much of them were true and how much was false.

Unaware of the Lu family's ulterior motives, the fox transformed itself, hiding on the periphery of the crowd under an umbrella.

All eyes turned to them, and the Lu family member let out an exaggerated "Wow!" before burying his head in deep thought.

If the subject of the rumors is a man who can be described as "beautiful," then it is indeed understandable why Lu Jin was in such a hurry to get married and why he led a group of fellow disciples to hunt down "Changming Yegan" Yuan Jingui.

"If you ask me, why turn into a human for no reason? Foxes are much cuter. Your Majesty, please turn back. I happen to have a seat here." Tang Tongbi of the Tang Clan patted the area in front of his knee.

Du Fusong looked helplessly at his wife and complained, "If you hadn't seen a human form before, what you said might have been somewhat convincing. But now, I'm afraid you have ulterior motives."

Tang Tongbi raised her hand, pinched the man's cheek, and turned him to the side: "What? Are you worried that I'll lose you?"

"That's right. We're just a son-in-law who married into the Tang family. It's a blessing to be able to enter the Tang family. We have to be careful."

"Hey~" Tang Tongbi chuckled maliciously, bending down to get close to Du Fosong: "I don't usually see you say things like this, are you feeling threatened?"

"What sense of crisis? If I didn't like you, I wouldn't say these things." The man with a somewhat sinister face also smiled.

Gao Yingcai, with his hands behind his back, turned to look at the two of them and said, "Alright, that's enough, you two. There are so many people watching. I've never seen you two get along this well before."

Tang Jiaren chimed in, "Yingcai, you're married too. Don't you understand the things between husband and wife?"

"Hehehe." Gao Yingcai scratched the back of his head and chuckled awkwardly.

Chen Ruoan observed the two people in front of the campfire. Although the fox had been invited, the colorful atmosphere of the couple's interaction was not something that could be easily interrupted. Standing in the middle would be too much of a glaring light bulb.

Moreover, the way this couple got along on the battlefield was sweet enough. Tang Tongbi was decisive and resourceful, which fits the quick-witted and fiery nature of a Sichuan girl.

Du Fosong would say nonsense to his wife, such as "If you die, I will run away immediately." However, after his wife was captured, he could instantly kneel down and beg for mercy. After his wife was rescued, he could instantly become playful and play the role of an obedient and "humble" husband, becoming known as a "henpecked husband" among the people of Sichuan and Chongqing.

In the original storyline, after Tang Tongbi was beheaded by the demon, Du Fosong only had a short time to adjust his state before preparing to face his death.

The demon, who would have killed the two, instead nourished the tree with its flesh and blood; the two, who would have died, now interacted easily around the campfire beneath the tree...

This scene gave the fox a unique feeling.

Chen Ruoan had forgotten how long it had been since she had looked up at someone else's happiness.

There's nothing I can do about it. As a fine young man who grew up in the internet age, I'm like a vampire. I don't feel anything when I see the bizarre and bloody, but I scream and die when I encounter sunshine and pure love.

Chen Ruoan sat down on the haystack, resting his chin on his hand as he gazed at the "Quanxing," who seemed "out of place" with the prestigious sects. His gaze shifted, drawing everyone's attention to them at once.

Those members of the "Quanxing" felt uneasy and said, "What are you doing? There are patriots among the 'Quanxing' too!"

"Moreover, our decision to come here was also influenced by the sect leader."

Wugensheng is a big name in the industry, just as famous as Fox.

Xu Xin, who had met Wugensheng once before, asked, "Where is Wugensheng? To be able to control a group of incomprehensible madmen, he must be a person with great power and skill. Where has he gone to stir up trouble now?"

"Then we wouldn't know. Our sect leader is always elusive, how could we, his disciples, possibly guess his thoughts?" a member of the Quanxing sect replied, then looked at Chen Ruoan: "Speaking of which, would this Emperor possibly launch an attack on us at this time?"

"Liang Ting the White Owl, Li Muxuan the Mischievous Child, Yuan Jingui the Long-cresting Wild Duck... It seems that all the prominent figures in the sect have perished once they are involved with the Emperor."

Chen Ruoan, carrying an umbrella on her shoulder, smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, just treat you all as family for now."

As he spoke, the fox-like eyes glanced at Gao Yingcai. The man, upon hearing the infamous name of "White Owl" Liang Ting, showed no reaction whatsoever, merely staring at the flickering flames.

"I see." Chen Ruoan understood.

The suffering that Gao Yingcai's daughter was supposed to endure did not happen, and it will never happen again.

As the group talked, the topic turned to the monks of the three temples of Putuo. Throughout history, there has been a saying that "Buddhist temples close their mountains to avoid disaster during times of chaos." Moreover, the three temples have always been secluded and do not appear in the world. It is unknown why they participated in the ambush of Bihe Ren this time.

The monk began to explain, mentioning the relationship between Mount Hiei and the Koga school and the Tendai sect, as well as its connection to Buddhism. He explained that even monks who mingled among the Ninja sect worshipped Guanyin and Maitreya Buddha. The monks had come to help the nation in its time of crisis and to cleanse the sect of their own.

Chen Ruo'an, surrounded by a harmonious atmosphere, suddenly felt something was off.

"Aren't you sure you won't alert the enemy and affect the subsequent operations by gathering here so openly?"

Upon hearing this, all eyes, filled with doubt, were fixed on the fox.

In truth, nothing could have alerted the enemy more than killing Eita Nikaido.

Tang Jiaren, who led the Tang Clan's operation, explained: "We locked down a certain area, used hidden lines to assist on the outside, and set up many traps. There are 'eagle eyes' watching from the air. As for other escape methods, they have all been blocked by the Taoist priests of Shangqing with talismans and restrictions."

Hey~

The fox thought of something interesting.

In the past year or two, the fox has been imprisoned twice by Onmyoji and Barrier Masters. Finally, it's time for the fox to close the door and beat the dog.

Just then, Tang Tongbi, who was standing nearby, said at the perfect moment: "It's rare for fellow practitioners to gather like this. Why don't we rest for a while and have a friendly spar while it's getting dark?"

"What kind of sparring are you referring to?" the Lu family member asked.

"Group by your respective schools and eliminate the surrounding ninjas. Don't make the scoring too complicated; just bring their heads." Tang Tongbi distributed signal flares for communication to everyone: "If you encounter a ninja leader, contact them immediately, and we'll all rush in. Of course, the ninja leader's head will get a high score."

"Competing with the Tang Clan in harvesting heads?" the Lu family said.

"What, scared?"

“We’re not afraid,” the Lu family member replied, then turned to the monk beside him: “I’m wondering what to do with the masters from the three Putuo temples. Should we get involved?”

“We monks are compassionate, but the invaders are foolish and stubborn. We monks must personally kill the thieves and bear the consequences of going to hell. As the saying goes, ‘If I don’t go to hell, who will?’”

Xu Xinyan laughed and said, "Masters are confused. This is not bearing karmic retribution, but accumulating merit. The gates of hell will not open because of good deeds."

"Haha, Benefactor Xu has great wisdom."

Several schools of thought quickly reached an agreement.

Considering that Chen Ruoan was unaffiliated with any sect or faction, and that no one knew how to categorize them, the fox was asked to choose for himself.

"I came all this way by myself, from Mount Tai. Let this trip be a test given to the fox by the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak and the Goddess of Mount Tai."

"That's fair too."

After all, assigning Chen Ruoan to any school would cause an imbalance of power, so forming his own school is the best option.

Swish!

After resting, the group wandered around under the clear moonlight, dispersing to various parts of the forest.

Tang Jiaren looked up at the night sky. The stars were shining brightly and the moonlight was soft, making it an unsuitable night for murder.

"I thought this mission would be a nightmare, but it turned out to be a trap. As soon as I stepped into this border forest, I felt something was wrong, and a sense of unease was creeping into my heart."

Chen Ruoan stood outside the firelight, quietly watching the Tang Clan's patriarch who remained behind.

In the original storyline, Laughing Yama Tang Jiaren infiltrated the Bihe Ninja's camp alone, losing an arm and a leg. He paralyzed the ninja leader at a near-fatal cost, and after getting close, he activated "Dan Shi". In the end, he perished together with five masters, including the old ninja leader Ono Noriyoshi, Lady Kyo, and the guards Sakon and Ukon, thus fulfilling the greater good.