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“Someone with such an aloof and untouchable persona like him, how could he possibly be into seductive types like this?!”

Ah, is that so?

Alright, I’ll admit, my first attempt at seduction was a bit clumsy. Next time, for sure.

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14

When Song Jiu’an opened his eyes again, there was clearly more emotion in them.

But I couldn’t decipher what it was.

In that moment, I really hated myself for being such a clueless straight guy. I couldn’t even read this kind of emotion.

He looked at me without moving, and I dared not move either.

So I communicated with the system in my mind:

“Are you sure he won’t just slice me up once we get out of here?”

The system was indifferent: “Oh, come on, it’s an illusion realm. Anything can happen.”

“Your own pet turning into a human inside an illusion? Totally normal.”

The system wiggled its imaginary hips in my head:

“Come on, get seductive! Use your nine-tailed fox charm.”

Wait… this is getting a little weird, isn’t it?

“Sure, pets turning into humans is one thing, but playing with your own pet… is that really normal?”

System: “Who cares if it leaves him traumatized? As long as you kiss him, my mission will be complete.”

“Relax. Once you’re out of the illusion, as long as you don’t turn back into a human and deny everything, who could prove it was you?”

“Even if he suspects something, does he have proof?”

You really are shameless.

Fine. For the sake of all the debt I owe, and to finally be free of this nagging system, I’ll do it. Just one kiss.

But only one! No more!

I summoned my fluffy tails, blocking the view of the surrounding flower spirits.

Then I slipped one tail into Song Jiu’an’s hand while he was distracted looking at it. Seizing the moment, I quickly pecked him on the cheek.

System: “No, no, no! You need to kiss his lips! A kiss on the cheek doesn’t count!”

But that’s not what you said earlier!

System: “I’ll even give you an extra 20 spirit stones! Hurry up, take the chance!”

Twenty spirit stones? Alright, deal!

While Song Jiu’an was still dazed from the cheek kiss, I quickly grabbed his chin and gave him a proper kiss on the lips.

I flicked my hair dramatically and added, “Don’t fall in love with me. I’m just a legend~.”

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15

The system chuckled sneakily: “Mission complete! Quick, let’s get out of here.”

Feeling triumphant, I lifted my leg to climb off of Song Jiu’an.

But the next second, his arm wrapped around my waist.

What?

I glanced down.

Wait, wasn’t he tied up just now?

“System! Help! He’s hugging me!”

System: “Come on, you already kissed him. Why be scared of a hug?”

Me: “Hurry up and help me get out of this, or I’ll pull out a knife and stab him!”

System: “Alright, alright. Close your eyes, but try not to faint.”

Before I could even figure out what that meant, I suddenly felt my head tighten, as if a giant hand was gripping my skull.

And then… that same hand forcibly pulled me out of Song Jiu’an’s embrace.

System, don’t get too carried away! Am I a plush toy or something?

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16

I reverted to my original form as the system carried me and stuffed me into a nearby bush.

Song Jiu’an followed closely behind, but instead of pursuing me, he went straight for the heroine.

With the illusion broken, the heroine stood no chance against Song Jiu’an, getting thoroughly thrashed.

Within a few short exchanges, she was left with just one tail.

Song Jiu’an fought without any fancy techniques; each strike was aimed at a vital point.

After uttering some unconvincing final words, the heroine turned to dust.

Peeking through the cracks in the bushes, I couldn’t help but silently cheer. Wow, that was impressive!

Song Jiu’an scanned the area and immediately locked onto my hiding spot.

In an instant, he was in front of me.

He used his sword to part the bushes, and the tip of the blade pointed directly at my face.

I was panicking on the inside but maintained my innocent act.

I tilted my head, looked up at him, and softly whimpered, rubbing my head against the tip of his sword.

Song Jiu’an’s eyes flickered, and he slowly lowered his weapon.

I stood up, approached him, and pressed my fluffy little head against his waist, nuzzling him again.

Without a word, Song Jiu’an picked me up and stuffed me into the basket on his back.

During the whole process, he remained silent, his quiet demeanor unnerving.

Not daring to make a sound, I shrunk down inside the basket, acting like a quail.

Song Jiu’an went on to heal and check on the children, then seemed to contact someone.

After a stick of incense time, a young girl arrived.

“Senior Brother, you can go handle your other business. Leave this to me.”

Her voice was sweet. I poked my head out to sneak a look and met her gaze.

She beamed with joy. “Senior Brother, is this your spirit pet?”

She reached out her hand, and I extended my paw.

Hehe, pretty lady, carry me!

But in the next second, Song Jiu’an pushed my head back down and coolly said, “No, you must be mistaken.”

The junior sister was speechless: “Senior Brother… I’m not blind, you know.”

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17

Song Jiu’an had been acting very strange lately.

Every time I woke up, I would find him staring at me.

Even while I struggled to gnaw on carrots, he would watch me.

And he stared for a long time.

It’s like all the demons in the world had suddenly died off, and he no longer had any work to do.

The system tried to reassure me: “Don’t worry, if he didn’t kill you that day, he probably doesn’t suspect anything…”

But when I saw the transformation fruit he handed me, the system’s voice faded away.

I turned my head. I didn’t want to eat it.

Does he really have to be this suspicious of a fox? Can’t there be any trust between a person and a fox?

System: “Maybe I can help you fake your death to escape?”

Me: “How would that work? I just suddenly drop dead for no reason right in front of him?”

System: “Why not? A fox can’t have a weak heart and die of congenital issues?”

Song Jiu’an frowned and suddenly said, “There’s demonic energy.”

Those three words sent a shiver down my spine.

Then, I watched as his hand reached out toward me.

And he grabbed… the system on my shoulder and tossed it aside.

System: “?”