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Chapter 201 - 201: 153: Today I Finally Understand What Fox Charm Is 2
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“Mr. Su, I merely brought my cherished pet along on a whim for a stroll in these mountains, I didn’t intend to disrupt the joyous event between your two families. I wonder if I could find those little foxes that I scared away? “I… I don’t have the power to communicate over distance!”
The old fox showed a helpless expression. After all, it was simply a fox spirit that had lived a longer life, down-to-earth and honest. Communication spells and the like were a bit too advanced for it. It had already expended half its life force just to transform into a human shape.
“Hasn’t this upset the process of your Su family’s marriage proposal?”
“The esteemed one’s actions were unintentional, this matter is not a problem. I will just go back and prepare to propose again!”
The old fox quickly responded, hardly daring to fault the individual before him, only lamenting that he had not chosen a better day.
“Missing the auspicious time would not be good. Here’s what, I’ll help carry these gifts, I’ll accompany you on this marriage proposal expedition!”
Feng Qing’an suggested enthusiastically. He was indeed curious to see what a spirit clan’s household was like.
“How could we impose that on you?”
When the old fox heard Feng Qing’an’s suggestion, it was startled, let alone whether it was suitable or not.
What if this esteemed figure went along, and then, just maybe, he took a liking to the young lady of the Li Family in Autumnhowl Cave? What would it do? What would the Su Family do?
The story of the different aspirations of man and fox is not only widespread among the human race, but it also has a considerable audience in their fox cultivator clan. It remembered serving a young lady in its youth who was enamored with these stories, insisting on going to the human world to find a like-minded lover.
However, there was no ‘then.’ As soon as the little fox lady sneaked away and barely crossed into the human territory, she was caught by the patrolling spirits and thrown into the Demon Suppressing Prison.
It wasn’t until using their connections among the humans along with the identity of the spiritual fox, along with considerable effort and substantial cost, that they managed to redeem the young lady. Otherwise, the young lady might not have been able to return at all.
Looking at the young face of the human boy in front of him, even having seen many handsome faces, he had to admire it. If the young lady from the Li Family took a liking to him too, their so-called engagement would become null and void.
Although this is the worst scenario he could imagine, it is indeed a possibility. It wasn’t just that there were fox girls admiring human gentlemen, the human race also had many individuals enchanted by the beauty of fox girls, what if the one in front of him was also charmed?
“Why would it be unacceptable?”
“It goes against etiquette. Moreover, considering your esteemed status, how could you take the Su Family’s place in making the engagement proposal? How could we wild foxes from the mountains bask in such honor?”
The old fox placed itself in a low position.
“That’s also true!”
“Is the esteemed one interested in our spirit weddings?
“It’s my first time seeing one!”
Feng Qing’an admitted candidly, he was indeed eager to see what kind of wedding these mountain spirits could pull off.
“If the esteemed one is willing to witness the marriage of my family’s young master and your family’s young lady, it would be an honor for both our families. Please, sir, if you would accompany me back to the Su house, our master would be overjoyed to receive such a distinguished guest.”
The old fox quickly suggested this.
After a brief conversation, the old fox had concluded that the young man in front of him, whose origins were not ordinary, harbored no ill intentions towards the mountain foxes.
Given this, having encountered such a person, he naturally needed to invite him home. If the young master really had an interest in fox girls, the Su Family, which had produced a Demon King in its ancestry, surely wouldn’t lack fox girls? He could arrange several.
Furthermore, even if that wasn’t possible, he had a very gifted granddaughter. Although she was young, her talent was far superior to his back in his prime.
As his lifespan was coming to an end, he relied on illusion to take human form, his granddaughter, however, could genuinely transform into a human. This was not a mere illusion, but real transformation with divine power, which could allow her to bear offspring with humans. Although her control of this power wasn’t quite stable, it was just a matter of time before she mastered it.
It was precisely because he had such a talented granddaughter that he could securely hold his position in the Su Family. He was even capable of serving a young master.
“Excellent!”
Upon hearing, Feng Qing’an readily agreed.
There were still half a year to go before the Imperial Examinations, so he didn’t need to hurry to Fengtian City just yet. Coming across such an interesting event in the mountains, how could he pass it up?
“Exalted one, please follow me this way!”
Upon receiving Feng Qing’an’s consent, the old fox was overjoyed. Its bushy, fiery red tail even drooped behind it momentarily, but was quickly recoiled.
“You lead the way!”
Feng Qing’an instructed. Though he was heading to the inheritance-prone Spiritual Fox clan, he did not bear high hopes. After all, the power of these foxes revealed itself clearly in his eyes, making him anticipate that the clan’s strength wouldn’t be significantly strong.
However, as he followed the big red fox over mountains and valleys, upon viewing a vast manor nestled against mountains and surrounded by water, he realized he had underestimated the foxes dwelling in these mountains.
The fox spirits who had mimicked the Three Letters and Six Etiquettes to perfection weren’t simply relying on illusionary tricks for their abode.
The opulence and grandeur of the residence, the landscapes and pavilions, all real down to every single brick and tile, made one wonder how much effort and ingenuity these foxes had put into building it amidst the mountains.
‘Exalted one, how do you find the grandeur of my Su Family residence? Every single brick, every tile, were transported over several generations after our ancestors led us to migrate here. They were painstakingly brought in from outside the mountain.”
Standing at the foot of the mountain, looking at the utopia-like estate not far off, the old fox couldn’t hide its pride and satisfaction in his voice. Ordinary foxes of the countryside usually used illusions to deceive the mortal world, yet the Su Family residence was genuine, only the foxes dwelling within were somewhat fake.
“Truly hardworking indeed!”
Feng Qing’an couldn’t help but praise. These foxes, in their desire for comfort, indeed had their determination.
“Exalted one, look, the patriarch has come to greet you!”
Suddenly, the old fox cried out in surprise.
In fact, Feng Qing’an already saw it. A group of unspeakably handsome men and women had approached him from the manor, their expressions filled with caution and slight hostility. Who knew what that escaped fox had told them.
He didn’t care about the tens of men and women coming to greet him, because to his eyes, beneath these beautiful exteriors were caricatures of humans walking uprightly – foxes that looked utterly ridiculous. But one among them only had one appearance in Feng Qing’an’s eyes.
A youthful woman of exquisite features, her face picturesque, skin fair and glowing. Underneath her smooth forehead rested a chain of clear beads, and the white skirt she adorned flowed like a lily, with a snow-white shawl buckled with golden rings draped over her shoulders. She was refined and elegant, hinting at her uncommon background at first glance.
The Grand Fox Spirit!
The originally lazy Black Mountain, who had been carrying Feng Qing’an, now had tense muscles under its dense hair, its expression marked by a bit of vigilance.
“Patriarch!”
Seeing the grouping before him, the old fox hastily rushed over, leaning in close to the beautiful woman’s eyes, reporting respectfully to prevent any unnecessary misunderstandings.
“I am Su Li, matriarch of Su Family. I was unaware of a distinguished guest from the human race visiting and did not come out to greet at a distance. Please forgive me!”
The stunningly charming woman with six fox tails wavering behind her, reeking of an unusually rich Demon Qi, looked at Feng Qing’an with eyes filled with allure after hearing the old fox’s report. Her melodious voice was soft and seductive, deeply bewitching.
Hearing her voice, Feng Qing’an couldn’t help but suck in a deep breath.
This enchantress before him was indeed the fox spirit many literati pined for. She had completely lost the appearance of a fox, looking entirely human. She was leagues apart from the other fox spirits who had merely fooled the human race with illusions.
But what kind of favor could this high-status fox ask in return? Giving normal mortals children!
Even though the Fox Clan weren’t known for their physical strength, they were still powerful. They were not something mortals could touch. If the mortals tried, they’d likely be instantly pulverized..
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