The night was deep. After the Gu family had all fallen asleep, the entire villa sank into silence.
In the pitch-black surroundings, a dark shadow silently slipped into the villa. It lingered in the main hall, subtly shifting, then, as if it had pinpointed a location, gracefully drifted towards a certain room on the second floor.
If any Gu family member were awake at this moment, they would realize it was Yaoyao's room. For the shadow, it was like a insubstantial mist; tightly closed doors and windows simply couldn't stop it.
After the shadow slipped into the room, it immediately noticed the small child sleeping soundly on the bed. It crept closer soundlessly.
"Taking people's benefits and eliminating their troubles, little child, you can't blame this Lady."
From within the shadow, a clear, melodious female voice, like an oriole, suddenly sounded without warning, seemingly gloating. As the voice faded, the shadow seemed to fear any further complications. It retreated a step, then, like an arrow released from a bowstring, rushed towards the familiar child.
This was its method of killing: using a magical technique to directly knock a person's soul out of their body. A soul without a body would eventually dissipate, and it wouldn't leave a bloody mess.
Just as it was about to succeed, a hideous laugh erupted from its throat. Before it could spread, the person on the bed suddenly opened their eyes. A pair of chubby little hands shot out like lightning, too fast for it to react, and its neck was seized.
"Wuwuwu..." The immense force made it let out painful howls, unable to even struggle.
A trap! This was the first thought that popped into its mind. It subconsciously wondered if it was a setup by its old rival, trying to analyze if there was a chance to beg for mercy.
But at this moment, its peripheral vision caught sight of the person in front of it, and it suddenly froze. Because it didn't recognize the child in front of it at all, and behind this child, there was a Xuanmao (Black Cat) and a Red Ghost!
Shit! What kind of combination is this?!
Moreover, whether it was the Red Ghost or the Xuanmao, their magical power fluctuations could easily overpower its own. Yet, from their demeanor, they both seemed very respectful of the little child who was gripping it.
Yes, that look was respect, just like how those mortals looked at it. Its mind instantly buzzed, turning into a chaotic mess.
And this child was none other than Yaoyao. From the moment the other party stepped into the Gu family, she had already sensed it. The reason she didn't move was because she perceived that the latter was coming for her, which kept her from feeling anxious.
"Huh? It's a red fox, its fur is so beautiful, it would definitely look good as a scarf for Mama."
Yaoyao was currently holding the fox in her hand, examining it, her large eyes sparkling. This fox had cultivated its Dao, making it much more beautiful than ordinary foxes. Upon closer inspection, its fur was like a rolling cloud of fire. The texture was also superior.
Yaoyao immediately took a liking to it.
And as for skinning, Yaoyao didn't find it cruel at all, because this fox was coming to harm her. If she wasn't stronger than it, she would have died instantly. The old Taoist priest had taught her that there was no need to be soft on enemies.
"Wuwuwuwu..." Hearing about being skinned, the red fox whimpered even more miserably. It looked at the child in front of it in terror, never expecting the other party to be so decisive, not even giving it a chance to beg for mercy. A torrential spiritual energy surged forth, and the next moment, the intense pain throughout its body instantly made it unable to focus on anything else. In the latter's hand, it didn't even have the right to scream, only able to watch as its fur was drawn away.
"Hiss!" Standing aside, the Xuanmao, also a furry animal, couldn't help but gasp at this scene. It exchanged glances with the newly arrived evil spirit beside it; both cat and ghost had fear written all over their faces. However, they didn't think Yaoyao's methods were cruel. After all, who told this foxy spirit to provoke her? Being allowed to keep its life was already a good thing.
The process of pulling off the fox fur was not bloody. Yaoyao used Xuanmen Daoist magic, a strange technique that didn't involve flesh or blood. It even instinctively helped the latter to repair the skin membrane, tearing and regenerating, which was the most painful part.
After it was over, the newborn skin membrane had also grown back. This fox immortal was now completely bare, more like it had been shaved. It lay on the ground, exhausted, unable to even lift a paw. Its clear black and white fox eyes were filled with remorse.
If it hadn't listened to that damned believer's request, it would still be happily worshipped like a Bodhisattva. Why would it suffer such a great punishment?
"So beautiful! For the sake of this fur, I won't kill you!"
"But I can't let you stay in the Imperial Capital either."
Yaoyao touched the fox fur, her voice somewhat joyful, but then she thought of how to deal with the fox and felt a little troubled. After all, the other party had already compensated with its fur. If she were to kill it again, she wouldn't be a trustworthy good child. But it was a spirit creature, and letting a tiger return to the mountains was obviously not an option, otherwise it would cause trouble for her parents.
Yaoyao worriedly scratched her little head, her brows almost knitting together, but then she suddenly thought of something. Her big eyes brightened, and she looked at the fox and said, "Since you are a fox immortal, you should walk the righteous path. Coincidentally, I know a fox immortal on Miaogan Mountain. I'll ask her to come and take you away."
"Remember to cultivate well on Miaogan Mountain from now on and strive to correct your evil ways as soon as possible!"
As these words were spoken, especially the three characters "Miaogan Mountain," they exploded in the red fox's ears like heavenly thunder.
"You... you... you broke your word..." It raised its head in terror and shock, then frantically shook its head, refusing, "I'm not going! Great Immortal, please don't send me there..."
It wasn't surprising that its reaction was so extreme, because if it went to Miaogan Mountain, even death would be a luxury. For a fox immortal who defied the Goddess's decree, once caught, it was a terrifying fate.
Its reaction, however, made Yaoyao somewhat stunned. She frowned and asked in a childish voice, "You don't want to go to Miaogan Mountain? Do you still want to continue being a wild immortal and harm people?" If that were the case, she would kill the other party, even if it meant breaking her word.
The red fox saw her frowning expression and immediately understood that she had misunderstood. To save its life, it quickly explained. Yaoyao then learned that if a fox immortal who had not undergone the Great Examination cultivated the method of accumulating merit, it would be considered a violation of the prohibition under the Goddess of Mount Tai. At best, its cultivation would be scattered; at worst, it would never be reincarnated. It knew what it had done, and if it went, it would definitely not receive a light sentence.
"This little demon, having received such a great warning, naturally no longer dares to think of being a wild immortal."
"If Great Master doesn't mind, please give this little immortal a chance to atone for its sins. This little demon is willing to form a blood pact to show its determination."
The red fox was born more intelligent than other members of its kind, otherwise, it wouldn't have cultivated into a household immortal so quickly.
It glimpsed the evil spirit and the Xuanmao accompanying the latter, and immediately understood in its heart that this person was not one of those stubborn Xuanmen old-timers who insisted on completely eradicating everything.
The reason she agreed not to kill it but wanted to send it to Miaogan Mountain was nothing more than fear of its revenge. So, if it could guarantee never to seek revenge, it might be able to save its life, and a blood pact was the best pledge of allegiance. Once a demon blood pact is formed, the life and death of the demon are at the will of the contractor.
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