Chapter 521: Pet the Fox

Ye Wenxin forgot that she, once Demon Lord Gu Qingcheng, was the pinnacle of evil.

The Demon Lord’s disappearance disrupted the balance of this continent and caused chain reactions that even implicated other continents. Even if Liu Churan hadn’t appeared, there would still be countless others like her, destined to maintain the balance between darkness and light in the realm.

Just as day never extinguished, and night never ceased, as long as she was on this continent, there would never be peace.

Ye Wenxin sighed, only to hear the kitsune’s discontent. “Hurry up. I still have to meet a man tonight. If someone sees me looking like this, how am I supposed to get married?”

Even in pain, thoughts of men preoccupied the kitsune. Mating with a man seemed to have become her goal. It had to do with the fox king’s choice for his successor. However, the criteria for becoming the ruler seemed implausible.

The kitsune could become queen as long as she was pregnant. Reproduction might be one of the fundamental aspects of living beings, but it was not the be-all and end-all.

With that in mind, Ye Wenxin did not slow down her movements. Using medicine the kitsune had taken from her bag of holding, she applied it to the kitsune’s wounds. Despite grimacing in pain, the kitsune still cheerfully spoke of her fantasies about men.

Her inability to settle with any man was probably the reason behind her stench. When Ye Wenxin looked up, the pink hearts again revealed black skulls. The skulls were hideous, and one of them resembled Mr. Mo Xiaohei.

There was no need to guess. Those who had crossed paths with the kitsune had also become her nourishment.

“*Sigh*, do you think I’ll succeed tonight? I’m much prettier than my younger sister.” The kitsune asked, but then quickly remembered that Ye Wenxin was still supposed to be under her control. She sneered. “I almost forgot that you’re just a mere mortal. I wonder if you’d die from fright once you know I’m a kyuubi.”

Ye Wenxin maintained the same expression. Looking closely, however, one of the kitsune’s tails had been severed.

The kitsune seemed to enjoy talking to a bewitched Ye Wenxin, so she strengthened the spell. “A kyuubi can grant nine wishes. One day, I met a man I thought would be my true love. I devoted myself selflessly, but I didn’t expect that what he coveted was my tail. While I was asleep, he cut off one of my tails and ran away, leaving me with one less tail.”

The kitsune had spoken with a woeful expression. Throughout the long years, not only did she fail to find a suitable man, but she had also been deceived many times. The fox king had grown disappointed with her, so he chose the red kitsune as their successor. The kitsune was unwilling to accept this and argued her case. Ultimately, she convinced the fox king to reconsider the decision.

She had one year to find a mate and produce offspring. The same went for the red kitsune. Hence, Liu City became a battleground for them, which pulled the city’s men into a mix of agony and pleasure.

The red kitsune was even more indiscriminate, accepting anyone who approached her. Even the guard Ye Wenxin had seen at the gate before had fallen victim to her charms. However, it wasn’t easy for kitsune to conceive, and now, half a year had passed. Their rivalry had reached a fever pitch, yet neither had gained the upper hand.

After learning the truth from the kitsune’s rambling, Ye Wenxin was speechless. What kind of world was this, where one had to use such primitive means to secure one’s status? It was even more absurd that this power struggle had affected all of Liu City. Transformed into a “Fox City”, it was a far cry from its former state.

“*Sigh*, why are you a girl, Xiaowen?” Perhaps getting bored of monologuing, the kitsune suddenly turned around. Ye Wenxin hurriedly adjusted her expression, just in time to see the regretful look displayed on the kitsune’s face. When she couldn’t respond, Ye Wenxin felt a hand touching her.

It was a cold touch. The stench disappeared, an indescribably sweet fragrance taking its place. It was similar to the pheromones kitsune released to seduce humans.

“You’re quite cute. If you had a stick down there to snack on, it’d be even better.” The kitsune continued staring at Ye Wenxin, who almost laughed at her choice of words.

After shedding Asuka’s identity, the kitsune appeared exceptionally more sensual with her black hair and dark eyes. Her eight tails swayed behind her, as if she was curious about what Ye Wenxin would taste like.

“Susu said that being near you would bring good luck in romance. But after so many days together, why hasn’t anything changed?” The kitsune sighed as her fingers stroked Ye Wenxin’s cheek, and then gradually moved down to caress her lips.

Goosebumps rose on Ye Wenxin’s skin. The kitsune’s actions felt dangerous, and a new question surfaced in her mind.

Susu could only be Wen Susu. If Wen Susu had told the kitsune about this, then the two knew each other, and had a close relationship. So this begs the question about Wen Susu’s true identity as the Heavenly Book. If she knew everything about Ye Wenxin, including her origins, how could she not know that Ye Wenxin’s peach blossom luck only worked for herself, and fed off of others’ romantic fortunes?

Perhaps Wen Susu and the kitsune didn’t get along, and the former had deliberately pushed the latter toward Ye Wenxin. Did she intend for the kitsune to reap what she sowed, thereby achieving her own goals?

As these thoughts ran through Ye Wenxin’s mind, she felt the kitsune move closer. She had shifted into a different form—a black fox. Cautiously, the fox inched nearer and, in a commanding tone, demanded that Ye Wenxin pet her head.

Seeing her eagerness, Ye Wenxin obliged and began petting the fox. The fox squinted her eyes in pleasure, savoring the comfort. She directed her tails toward Ye Wenxin. This gesture was a sign of the animal’s instinctive trust, and a willingness to expose her vulnerable back to someone she considered trustworthy.

The kitsune did not trust Ye Wenxin. She was only willing because Ye Wenxin was under her control. As Ye Wenxin gently patted the kitsune’s rump, she let out a subtle sound. She raised her tails and instinctively wrapped them around Ye Wenxin, craving more caresses.

“So comfortable… It’s been so long since someone touched me like this.” The kitsune abandoned any semblance of demon dignity, and desperately begged Ye Wenxin to keep petting her. Fully engrossed, Ye Wenxin suddenly found the kitsune endearing.

The kitsune’s posture grew even more uninhibited as she rolled onto her back, exposing her belly with all four legs in the air. Even in her original form, the fox’s face exuded a captivating allure. She made a sound reminiscent of a cat’s purr.

If Ye Wenxin were to suddenly strangle her right then, the kitsune would be too lost in the pleasure to resist.