Chapter 1371: Chapter 1308: The White Fox Returns

Although Ye Guichen now had a certain understanding of the Cultivation Realm, his understanding of this world was still far from enough.

Aside from some cultivators, there absolutely had to be many other martial systems in this world that were unknown to most.

It was just like in the secular world where different people had different professions; most people were ordinary office workers, but the division of labor was still extremely detailed.

And among cultivators, it wasn’t only cultivators of the Dao; there were also some Alchemists and Artifact Refiners.

Besides these, there should be many other systems as well.

But Ye Guichen didn’t know much yet.

Retracting his gaze, Ye Guichen pondered for a moment, then didn’t make any further moves. Instead, he sat cross-legged and began to regulate his breathing.

From the way those people talked at dinner, although this place seemed very peaceful during the day and no one dared to make trouble, once night fell, the power of that coiling dragon statue would weaken. At that time, many sinister and evil people would probably come out to move about.

Of course, even if the power of the coiling dragon statue weakened, it should still be enough to deal with some of those sinister folk.

Sitting there like that, Ye Guichen sat for most of the day.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already dusk.

Ye Guichen stood up and went straight to the central great hall of Dragon City.

He lifted his head, looking up at that gigantic coiling dragon.

The coiling dragon was built atop the roof at the very center of the entire palace, several dozen zhang tall.

Just one glance, and Ye Guichen felt that the dragon’s aura was pushed to the absolute extreme.

But strangely, the coiling dragon’s pair of eyes were actually completely white and lifeless, without any pupils.

At the same time, just as Ye Guichen was staring at the coiling dragon, at the other end of the palace, atop a tall tower—

An old man with hair and beard all white suddenly snapped his eyes open.

His eyes were also filled entirely with white, with no pupils.

Yet on his face, a look of shock emerged.

"It seems the fortune of the Daqian Dynasty has begun to shift." The old man quickly raised his hand and began to calculate with his fingers.

But after calculating for a long time, he could only shake his head.

"Strange, I actually can’t figure it out. Now that the Demon Clan has invaded, the Daqian Dynasty’s fortune has weakened, yet now, the signs of that weakening have actually slowed or even stopped. But the reason for this..."

His brows furrowed. The old man’s expression suddenly changed, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

There was a hint of dread in his eyes.

"The other party’s identity seems anything but simple, fundamentally beyond what I can divine." The old man was shaken in his heart; his pupil-less eyes shifted slightly.

Behind him, a man in a yellow robe appeared.

The man in the yellow robe looked like a middle-aged man, only around fifty years old.

He exuded an endless majesty from head to toe as he walked slowly to the old man’s side.

"State Preceptor, with the Demon Clan wreaking havoc, I’ve recently had a constant feeling of being watched by countless pairs of eyes. Have you already learned the truth?"

The man in the yellow robe was precisely the Emperor of the Daqian Dynasty, Qin Muge’s father, Qin Cangqiong.

Qin Cangqiong’s face was full of exhaustion. He still had misgivings over the killing of that high official at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment; until the case was solved, he couldn’t rest easy for a single day.

The State Preceptor slowly stood up, a profound, unfathomable smile on his face. "Your Majesty, the cultivators of our Human Clan will not be defeated. You may set your mind at ease."

"Set my mind at ease?" Qin Cangqiong gave a bitter laugh. "Since the other party could easily kill a master at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, if they truly wanted to kill me, what could I possibly do? Even if I have three thousand elite guards, how could they possibly stop him?"

"Not only that, people from the Xuantian Sect also came today. They’re already demanding that I send out troops. But once I send troops, it’s equivalent to completely tearing my face with those half-demons. If they fly into a rage, where will that leave me?"

The State Preceptor’s face was expressionless. "Your Majesty, even if you continue with this gentle policy, do you think the Demon Clan will let you off?"

"This..." Qin Cangqiong was stunned. He opened his mouth, but in the end, no words came out.

"Your Majesty, go. The Daqian will not be destroyed." The State Preceptor closed his eyes and spoke no more.

Knowing that saying anything else would be pointless, Qin Cangqiong cupped his hands to the State Preceptor, then turned and left.

Just as he walked down the tower, Qin Cangqiong once more resumed that lofty demeanor. Facing a man before him with a long saber at his waist, he said, "General Lu, security must be tightened tonight. By no means can there be any more mistakes!"

Lu Chuan cupped his hands. "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Qin Cangqiong waved his hand, indicating that Lu Chuan could withdraw.

Lu Chuan turned and left with a squad of experts.

Night deepened unknowingly.

Within the Imperial Palace.

In a certain martial training ground.

Qin Muge wore only soft armor, a treasured sword in hand, pointing at a master before him. "Come, again!"

The master’s face showed difficulty. "Your Highness, that’s enough. You’ve already been training the entire day—you should rest."

"Rest? What’s there to rest for!" Qin Muge’s face sank as he shouted loudly, "Hua Nu, you spar with me!"

Hua Nu, with only one arm, nodded to that master, signaling him to leave first, then walked up to Qin Muge. "Master, I know you want to increase your combat strength, but there must be a balance between work and rest. It’s been half a year now, and there’s still no sign of Mr. Ye. Believe that blessings follow the good; he’s a man of fortune, he’ll be fine."

"Hua Nu, that Spirit Beast Sect is just the thief crying ’stop thief,’ actually shifting all the blame onto Brother Ye. Damn it, if I could, I’d kill every last one of those people from the Spirit Beast Sect."

He raised his sword and pointed it at Hua Nu. "Come, train with me. Once my cultivation is great enough, I’ll definitely go kill those beasts!"

Hua Nu sighed. "Master, Dragon City is very unstable right now, and it’s already dark. We should hurry back. If anything happens, I’m afraid I won’t be able to answer to the Emperor."

"Hua Nu, don’t tell me you’re scared too?" Qin Muge raised his brows, his face full of displeasure.

Hua Nu shook his head. "Master, this life of mine was given by you and Mr. Ye. I’m someone who’s already died once. Being lucky enough to survive this time, I’d long since seen through life and death. But if we still don’t go back and something unexpected happens, it’d be completely pointless."

Qin Muge snorted coldly. "If that Evil Person who killed that Foundation Establishment seventh-layer expert official dares to come, I’ll cut him down with one sword!"

"Hehe, what a big mouth you have!"

Suddenly, just as Qin Muge’s voice fell, a coquettish laugh rang out.

"Who’s there!"

Hua Nu’s whole body instantly tensed up.

The surrounding guards all blocked in front of Qin Muge, staring warily at the darkness not far ahead.

Before long, a figure walked out from the darkness.

The other party’s figure was seductive, a veil over her face, every gesture dripping with a bewitching charm.

"Mr. Qin, do you want to kill me that badly?"

Qin Muge looked at her.

With that one look, it was as if Qin Muge had been struck by lightning. "I-It’s you?"

"Hehe, it’s me. Half a year ago, our Spirit Beast Sect was destroyed in a great fire, and you were rescued by that Ye fellow. Half a year later, we meet again. Isn’t that quite the fate between us?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

This woman was precisely that white Fox Demon.

The White Fox laughed as she twisted her hips, swaying her way toward Qin Muge.

Naturally, Hua Nu also recognized the White Fox. He grabbed his sword and charged at her, shouting at the same time, "Quick, seize her for me!"

After all, this was the Imperial City, not the Spirit Beast Sect.

Hua Nu hadn’t expected that she would actually dare to come to a place like this.

But since she’d come, she wouldn’t be leaving.

As Hua Nu’s shout fell, the dozen or so guards nearby also rushed forward.

The White Fox giggled and shook her head with contempt. "Half a year ago you couldn’t kill me. How could I possibly let myself be captured now?"

Then she flicked her water sleeves.

Streams of white mist billowed out.

The white mist quickly enveloped Hua Nu and all the guards.

The next second, everyone, including Hua Nu, stopped in their tracks, their cheeks flushing red.

"Beauty, you’re so fair!"

"Beauty, come, let big brother give you a hug!"

"Beauty, let big bro give you a kiss!"

Every last one of them, aside from Qin Muge, including Hua Nu and the guards, not only threw away their weapons, but all wore the same lecherous piggish expression.

Qin Muge’s pupils contracted. "Y-You... what did you do?"

"Hehe, Qin Muge, even though I lost a tail and my cultivation might not be what it was, don’t forget I have Fox Demon blood in my veins. A Fox Demon’s charm arts—under the Foundation Establishment Realm, no one can resist." The White Fox spoke with a beaming smile, then turned that smile on the guards. "Are you all willing to die for me?"

"Willing!"

"Of course we’re willing!"

"Why wouldn’t we be willing!"

All the guards nodded eagerly.

Then, a scene that left Qin Muge horrified unfolded.

The guards all picked up their weapons and stabbed them ruthlessly into their own hearts.

Only Hua Nu’s face held a trace of confusion, and he didn’t make a move.

"Oh? Didn’t expect you to be a gutless little thing." The White Fox gave Hua Nu an unexpected glance. "Looks like I’ll have to do it myself."

Swaying her slender waist, the White Fox slowly walked up to Hua Nu, stretched out her hand, and reached out to kill him.

Seeing this, Qin Muge could no longer hold back. He raised his sword and thrust at the White Fox. "Get lost!"

The sword stabbed straight toward the White Fox.

The White Fox giggled, lifting her face with playful delight to glance at Qin Muge. She puckered her lips. "Brother Muge, could you really bear to?"

Qin Muge’s mind went blank for a moment, and the anger on his face instantly vanished.

"I... I can’t bear to!"

After that, just like a wooden puppet, he actually walked slowly to the White Fox’s side, drooling, standing there motionless.

The White Fox was extremely satisfied with Qin Muge’s reaction. Her right hand gave a tremor and suddenly turned into a sharp beast claw, which she drove fiercely into Hua Nu’s abdomen. "Just a eunuch. Killing you really doesn’t give me any sense of accomplishment."

When she pulled her hand out again, it was already dripping with fresh blood.

She didn’t spare another glance for Hua Nu or the other guards’ life or death. She turned to Qin Muge and laughed sweetly. "Brother Muge, let’s go. Come back with me, hmm?"

"Mm." Qin Muge nodded woodenly and followed at the White Fox’s side, walking toward the outside of the Imperial City.

Along the way, although there were people who tried to block them, with Qin Muge being a Prince, naturally no one dared to truly stop them.

Before long, the White Fox easily took Qin Muge out of the Imperial City and arrived at a remote residence in the southeast corner of Dragon City.

"What? Muge suddenly left the inner city? What on earth is going on!"

Qin Cangqiong, who’d received the news, was livid. "At a time like this, Qin Muge actually dared to leave the city? Drag him back for me and put him in confinement!"