Chapter 547: Three-Way Battle

Without letting the red kitsune in, Ye Wenxin questioned in confusion, “Boss Red, why are you here so late? And outside the window even…”

The red kitsune threw her a suggestive smirk and a flirtatious glance, revealing a fox’s libertine nature. “I missed you.”

Ye Wenxin forced a faint smile. Seeing the red kitsune about to climb through the window, she interjected hastily, “It might not be a good idea to come in this late.”

The red kitsune’s smile deepened. “This late is perfect. Look, I brought you something humans love to eat.” With that, she flipped herself inside. Reaching into her bag of holding, she pulled out a neatly wrapped package. Ye Wenxin’s curiosity grew as the red kitsune unwrapped the oiled paper, releasing an irresistible aroma.

It was a roasted chicken, still warm. Ye Wenxin looked at the red kitsune, struggling to imagine that she would bring a fox’s favorite food to her.

The red kitsune was falling deeper than Ye Wenxin had expected.

“What are you standing there for? Come eat.” The red kitsune beckoned Ye Wenxin, already tearing off a chicken leg to hand it to her. Ye Wenxin took it. After making sure nothing strange was added, she ate a few bites. The red kitsune watched her with a smile but didn’t eat herself.

“Eat with me. I can’t finish this alone.” Noticing the red kitsune’s gaze, Ye Wenxin gestured toward the remaining chicken meat. Only then did the red kitsune take a small bite. However, once she started, she couldn’t seem to stop. She finished most of the chicken, while Ye Wenxin only had one chicken leg. The kitsune looked annoyed at herself for it.

“I had meant for you to eat it, but I couldn’t help myself from eating it all,” the red kitsune apologized, embarrassed that her actions differed so much from what others usually thought of her. Ye Wenxin could sense the red kitsune’s dependence on her. However, she still couldn’t understand what her illusionary counterpart had done to cause this attachment.

Ye Wenxin was barely considering whether to explore the illusion again when the red kitsune excitedly pounced on her. “But don’t worry! I’ll make more later. Let’s focus on the real business now.”

The red kitsune pinned Ye Wenxin to the floor. Realizing where this was going, Ye Wenxin quickly summoned the white furball to pull the red kitsune into an illusion.

The scenery in the illusion had shifted to a grand throne room. Glittering jewelry and a crown-like headpiece adorned the red kitsune. She looked every bit like a queen in this imaginary world.

The illusory Ye Wenxin also wore an ostentatious outfit. Nearby, the red kitsune lay with a face full of shy anticipation as she waited for Ye Wenxin to approach.

“Xiaowen, you’re amazing.”

“If I am to be queen, you must become my consort,” the red kitsune vowed with great conviction.

Ye Wenxin observed how the red kitsune pictured her. Whispering sweet nothings seemed enough to satisfy the red kitsune.

She exited the space and saw the red kitsune sitting there with a blissful smile, thoroughly lost in an illusion she had no desire to leave.

Ye Wenxin sighed in resignation. She wanted to lay the red kitsune down on the bed so she could sleep comfortably. But just then, a knock on the door startled her. Her nerves tensed, and she almost tossed the red kitsune out the window.

Standing outside the door was none other than the kitsune, Luo Mo, who had come to investigate the noise.

These two archenemies meeting under this circumstance could only spell trouble. Ye Wenxin considered the risky situation for a moment. She threw the red kitsune out the window and scattered some powder to eliminate her scent before opening the door.

“Miss Luo, what brings you here?” Ye Wenxin feigned surprise. The kitsune had been avoiding Ye Wenxin for several days since she had experimented with her. This sudden visit gave Ye Wenxin a feeling this night was bound to be eventful.

“I heard some noise,” the kitsune replied as she entered, carefully scanning the room. After failing to detect any trace of the red kitsune, she finally said, “But it seems I was mistaken. Well then, goodnight.”

The kitsune immediately excused herself, as if there was something deeply unsettling about the room. Ye Wenxin had also struggled with her complicated feelings in the past. So she could tell the kitsune still hadn’t managed to overcome her inner conflict.

“By the way, I’m getting engaged this week. I hope you’ll attend, Xiaowen,” the kitsune added as if trying to reinforce her determination.

Ye Wenxin felt exasperated. She understood changing one’s mindset was difficult, but in some cases, leaving it unchallenged could lead to lifelong regret. Seeing the kitsune still unable to reject the bear demon and even preparing to go through with the engagement, she couldn’t help feeling disappointed.

“So you’ve thought it through?”

“Thought through what?” The kitsune stopped halfway to the door, glancing in confusion at Ye Wenxin. Her gaze held traces of evasiveness; it was clear she hadn’t yet reached the point of unbreakable resolve. A little push from Ye Wenxin could still change the outcome.

“Whether you like men or women?” Ye Wenxin asked.

The kitsune subtly shook before she responded, “I prefer men.” She turned to make a hasty escape. Ye Wenxin didn’t move to stop her but suddenly heard the red kitsune’s voice again.

“How did I fall just now, baby?” The red kitsune had just woken from the illusion. She couldn’t recall any distinct details, only a lingering sense of deep satisfaction that brightened her mood immensely.

The red kitsune hadn’t felt this cheerful since her rivalry with the kitsune began. She had called out to Ye Wenxin without realizing someone else was in the room who wasn’t supposed to be there. But once the words left her mouth, she finally noticed the kitsune and the kitsune noticed her too.

Sparks seemed to fly as their eyes met. In the next instant, both demons reverted to their original forms, launching into a brawl right in Ye Wenxin’s room. Ye Wenxin quietly stepped aside, feeling more tired than ever.

“What are you doing here!?”

“Because you’re here!”

The two demons clashed. Seeing it wouldn’t end anytime soon, Ye Wenxin slipped out through the now-battered doorway. She went to sleep in a guest room further away while the battle continued in her room.

Laughter suddenly invaded Ye Wenxin’s dreams.

“Hehehe. I’ve underestimated you, Gu Qingcheng. To think you even managed to handle Liu Yanhong.”

Ye Wenxin instinctively wanted to cover her ears to block out Wen Susu’s voice. She slept on, but something about that name nagged at the edges of her mind.

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TL: Liu Yanhong (Hong – Red), huh. A kitsune with a name like that, she has to be related to Liu Yansheng. Also, been getting crazy 4k views the last couple days. We’re nearing that 200k milestone now, guys.