The Nine-tailed Fox put away the reverse-gripped dagger, her face darkened, and she lowered her head.
She was tall and slender, and at that moment, she had an unpretentious feeling of fragility, like a blooming yet delicate flower, always at risk of being battered by the wind and rain.
The Nine-tailed Fox said pitifully: "For a transcendent being like you, why insist on coercing a weak woman like me into doing your bidding? You could simply offer me some treasures instead."
Transcendent being?
Li Ping'an immediately thought of the Transcender Teacher.
The Eastern King had already given the cue for what to say next, and Li Ping'an's voice slowed, yet remained that indistinguishable babble:
"Just say whether you will do it or not."
"I won't do it."
The Nine-tailed Fox slightly raised her head, a charming smile suddenly appearing on her lips:
"You can go ahead and reveal my secret. At worst, it will lead to my death."
