e-booksonline #119 - Fuli? Fox?
#119 - Fuli? Fox?
望云 Mountain, Howling Moon Cave.
Inside a stone chamber deep within the cave.
Within the array, demonic energy surged unrestrained.
Vast power quietly stirred.
Wisps of spiritual energy gathered from the depths of the cave.
Converging into the spirit stone array, forming a cloud of spiritual mist.
Amidst this milky white mist, a giant black wolf was coiled.
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As the giant wolf continuously exhaled and inhaled, countless spiritual energies surged, converging towards a golden orb shimmering with red light.
Buzz—Buzz—
The golden orb, the size of a bowl, vibrated and rotated slightly, emitting a brilliant red light.
Enveloping and refining the continuously surging spiritual energy.
This golden orb was not just a precious pearl.
It was a demon core.
This giant wolf was cultivating.
The giant wolf's breathing refined the demonic core's power, absorbing it into its body.
Its breathing was long and steady, each breath stirring the surrounding spiritual energy, while expelling the impure air forced out under the tempering of demonic power.
Time passed.
Within the cave, the gathered spiritual energy gradually formed a faint vortex of spiritual power, and the demon core within the vortex shone like a star, eventually condensing into a pillar of light.
Finally, the giant wolf raised its head and swallowed the demon core into its abdomen.
Then, a flash of light swept through the stone chamber.
The giant wolf disappeared.
In its place appeared a woman, sitting cross-legged, with a slender figure and skin radiating a jade-like, warm luster. Her eyes were tightly closed, and between her brows was a hint of the imposing manner of a superior.
When she opened her eyes, there was even more arrogance.
Seeming to sense someone disturbing her from outside, she frowned slightly.
Then, she circulated her cultivation technique, and the pillar of light dissipated at a speed visible to the naked eye as the spiritual energy was absorbed.
Having done all this, the woman ceased her practice.
And left the stone chamber.
Appearing in the cave's council hall in a flash.
Taking her seat in the high position.
“Great King!”
Seeing her appear, a beautiful female demon waiting in the front hall stepped forward with a smile and bowed in salute.
“Spare me the formalities.” The woman was none other than the master of Rising Dragon Territory—Demon Commander Fu Li.
“Have they been counted?”
“This humble servant has already counted them, and there are no errors.”
“Since that's the case, hand them over to the great demon in charge of this matter.” Fu Li frowned slightly and said, “He will take care of it himself. Why have you come to me?”
“Great King, the White family of Water-Avoiding Snakes from General Yu's Luyang Mountain has also arrived.” The female demon smiled faintly and said, “You instructed before that if they arrived, I should report it to you.”
“Have they been here for a few days?”
“More than three days.” The female demon explained, “Knowing that the Great King was cultivating, I only came to report today.”
“Hmm, have you met them? What are they like?”
“They are quite interesting. As General Yu said, the one in charge is indeed his second sister, Bai Lingxiao.”
“Did they request to see me?”
“Yes, Lingxiao requested to see the Great King, saying that she has pills to offer.” The female demon said, “Also, she wants to request a token to travel alone to the Royal City.”
“Hmm? Why?”
“She said she was worried that traveling with others would lead to friendships, and it would be difficult to strike hard on the arena.”
“Oh?” Fu Li hadn't thought of this reason.
“Great King, they are all young and inexperienced, perhaps they are just thin-skinned.” The female demon chuckled and said, “This humble servant doesn't think they are faking it. They are probably really worried that traveling together will make it difficult to compete fiercely on the arena if they meet.”
“Hmm, very well, then take a token and give it to her.” Fu Li had no intention of delving into the matter and said directly, “As for meeting me, there's no need.”
“They came from that monkey's Luyang Mountain and are going to the Royal City at Marquis Bishui's summons. It would be inappropriate for me to meet them at this time.”
Don't listen to the big monkey complaining that these few are troublemakers and quite unruly. He even used him, a dignified demon general, as a guardian for their pill refining.
In reality, his words were full of affection, showing off that his subordinates were capable.
Which leader wouldn't want talented people under their command?
Proximity to the water makes the moon brighter.
Looking at this family of Water-Avoiding Snakes from the Bai residence, not to mention anything else, they probably have no shortage of Transformation Pills from Luyang Mountain.
If they succeed this time, it would be good for the monkey to take this opportunity to establish a relationship with Marquis Bishui.
Marquis Bai's cultivation method consumes too many cultivation resources.
In comparison, the cultivation path taken by Marquis Bishui, who has a similar experience to him, is more worthy of emulation.
So Fu Li waved her hand and said, “Accept her pills, and as usual, give them more spiritual materials, then let them go on their own.”
“Yes, Great King.” The female demon bowed and accepted the order, then raised her head, “Great King, that Ling Yunzi is quite human-like. Are you really not going to see him?”
“Why would I see him?” Fu Li chuckled, “If he were at the demon general realm, with his pill-refining skills, this commander would insist on seeing him.”
If his cultivation is insufficient, no matter how good his pill-refining skills are, the pills he refines will be useless to her.
However, pills, especially those with spiritual patterns, are good things in the demon race.
They are good for giving to the younger generation in the clan and the little demons under her command.
“Great King, that Lingxiao is quite similar to you.” The female demon's eyes darted around as she spoke.
“Not only is she beautiful, but her aura is also quite extraordinary.”
“Hmm?” Fu Li found it strange, “Red Fox, what's wrong with you today?”
“Hehe, Great King, when the eldest brother of the Bai family came to see me, he came in his original form as a flower snake.”
The female demon Red Fox's extremely beautiful face smiled with seven parts of cleverness, “I just wanted to see what his transformed human form would look like!”
Since they came from the same nest of snakes.
Their cultivation strength is also not much different.
It is said that the eldest brother flower snake is the strongest of the three in terms of combat power.
If the younger sister and younger brother are both good-looking.
How bad could the older brother be?
Maybe he's even more handsome than that jade-like Bai Lingyun!
“Great King, think about it, if that Xu Chengxian is really a handsome demon of unparalleled charm, I will carefully remember it after I see him. I will definitely send a message to tease my good sisters in the Royal City!”
What's there to fear if they are not of the same race?
We have plenty who are aiming to have children.
That's not a great thing that can't be obtained.
“If he is really good-looking, I will… eat him! Hey? Hey? Great King! Great King!”
Before she could finish speaking, Fu Li flicked her sleeves, releasing a gust of clear wind.
The clear wind covered the female demon, turning her back into her original form.
And sent her out of the cave.
So, the little demons outside saw that the originally beautiful female demon turned into a brightly colored red fox after entering the cave and coming out.
“Great King! Great King!”
The red fox wagged its big tail, slapping the stone door.
Then another gust of clear wind sent her even further away.
… …
Half an hour later.
Lingxiao and the others obtained the token engraved with Fu Li's commander seal.
They boarded the carriage they had come in and left Looking Cloud Mountain.
Heading to the ferry.
“Your Majesty, Demon Commander Fu Li did not summon us, as you expected.” Ling Yunzi said.
“Hmph, I am just so good at predicting things!” Lingxiao tossed the token and smiled.
Then, seeing Xu Chengxian constantly sticking his head out of the window, he couldn't help but ask curiously: “Old Ghost, what are you looking at?”
“I saw a big red fox, it's quite good-looking.” Xu Chengxian said.
Its fur even glowed in the sunlight.
Especially that big tail, fluffy and soft.
Then he suddenly remembered something and turned back to ask: “By the way, is Demon Commander Fu Li's true form a fox?”
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