Chapter 840: The Matter of the Immortal Fox

Chapter 840: The Matter of the Immortal Fox

“Immortal Fox? What’s the matter?”

This involves a certain group—the Immortal Foxes.

Indeed, within the vast community of Fox People, the Immortal Foxes hold a high status.

Where does this standard of judgment come from?

It’s a matter of perspective.

According to the majority, most people revere the righteous path, and immortals are those who embody this path, hence the Immortal Foxes occupy high ranks.

However, if the world drastically changes and plunges into the demon path era, naturally, the Demon Foxes would become the revered class.

Should the demons rise, it would be the same.

If something happens with the Immortal Foxes, it’s truly a shared spectacle; a big event can bring days of laughter.

“I’ve heard that the Immortal Foxes are part of the Immortal Beasts. The most famous place in the world is Hansheng Valley, where various ascended immortal beast groups gather, and the Immortal Foxes are one of them. But recently, the leader of the Immortal Foxes has stolen the sacred artifacts of Hansheng Valley, and some Immortal Foxes have betrayed them. Even more have turned to the demonic path due to the fall of a demon star.”

“Turned to the demonic path? That’s impressive?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Nuo found the news intriguing; these Immortal Foxes were quite cunning to have recognized the opportunity brought by the fallen demon star and rushed to seize it.

“A teachable child, for sure.”

“Yeah. Besides the Immortal Foxes, we also have some Demon Foxes who chose that path, but the active ones are few. Many are left with no choice and turn to the demonic path. So now, there’s a rumor circulating that the Fox People harbor ill intentions, from the highest Immortal Fox down to the lowest Demon Fox, they all possess the same vice and will ultimately bring disaster to the common folk. Therefore, resentment against the Fox People is growing.”

“So why don’t you guys just turn demon? Why come here? Turning demon is so good; you can become stronger and don’t have to keep being oppressed.”

“Our family does not wish to turn demon; it would be a point of no return.”

“So this is how it is for you? Captured, killed, and publicly humiliated? You think you can go back after this? You might as well be reborn directly.”

Lin Nuo scoffed, finding this seemingly benevolent Demon Fox laughable. What’s the use of keeping your purity in the human world when your life is gone?

“Uh…”

The Fox man couldn’t retort much; to be honest, when they were captured, he too thought about turning demon to rescue his family.

It was said that those who turned demon gained extraordinary power and could escape the clutches of death.

As the family head, he did not want his loved ones to suffer.

“Anyway, we are very grateful for your help. We have nothing to repay you with. We’ve set up our temporary home on this mountain. If the benefactor doesn’t mind, you can come by my place and take anything you like—except for my family…”

“You really didn’t have to add that last part. Your wife and daughter are pretty cute, but nowhere near my maid. My maid is a little white fox girl. Besides, I’m not interested in you.”

“That’s not… what I meant! If you need their help, please let me accompany them. Don’t let us get separated…”

“Pretty much the same thing.”

Lin Nuo squatted down, looking at the two brown-haired fox girls; one was about the size of Ruo’er, while the other was a bit bigger.

The smaller one trembled with fear, hiding behind her parents.

“Yuqing, we should thank the benefactor.”

The older fox girl pulled her sister along to bow and thank Lin Nuo, showing courtesy.

But Lin Nuo’s expression was cold, making him appear unapproachable, and he casually asked:

“What direction do you have now?”

“Um… this place has already been discovered; we must leave quickly. As for where to go, we shall leave it to fate.” The man sighed.

“Leaving it to fate will only lead to death. Given your situation, you must rise up and resist. How about this; I’ll help you fight back, and you can avoid death. However, you will have to change leaders.”

“Will the benefactor become our leader?”

The Fox man felt that even though Lin Nuo’s expression was distant, he emanated tremendous strength and unparalleled reliability.

“No, I’m not interested in that. There will be a Fox person to be your leader. By the way, she has just embarked on the immortal path; logically speaking, she is an Immortal Fox.”

Right, these Demon Foxes will be under Ruo’er’s care. Ruo’er needs her own forces, and these Demon Foxes would be perfect.

In the future, they will all turn into Demon Foxes, creating a powerful army that could sweep through the land.

“An Immortal Fox… would she be willing to take us Demon Foxes in…?”

“Willing. She’s easy to get along with. But she’s currently in the immortal mountains, and once she descends, she will naturally lead you.”

“Great. So, benefactor, would you be willing to help rescue our companions… who have been captured by humans, their lives uncertain…”

“Of course. Once you Demon Foxes are rescued, you will all belong to the Immortal Foxes’ ranks. You don’t need to worry about that; anyone still alive can be saved.”

Lin Nuo spoke confidently, but this was no easy task. Single-handedly sweeping through armies was simple; rescuing people was another matter.

These Demon Foxes had such low vitality they might as well be paper; touching them could easily lead to their demise. If he rescued them all, only to end up with all of them dead, that would be quite the joke.

Lin Nuo glanced over at Luo Xiaoxue beside him, almost forgetting about the little girl.

Great威天龙, as a meat shield, isn’t rescuing people a sure win?

“Ruo’er, you must assist me in saving the Foxes.”

“Okay!”

Luo Xiaoxue responded without hesitation.

She thought about it; although these Fox People were demons, they were also innocent, forced into these circumstances. They truly longed for a stable life, but the Dong Wei people sacrificed them for their reputation.

Thus, the great knight Lin was set to rescue them from their dire plight, even leading them with the Immortal Fox.

This was about reforming them, allowing them to accumulate virtue, and pacifying the world in the future.

“You all stay here, don’t follow me, and don’t move around. You’ll be fine.”

Lin Nuo took out Dao Fu, guiding the Fox People to find a hidden spot to hide before sticking a few Dao Fu on the ground.

“First, your aura will not be detected, and even if spotted, they won’t be able to harm you. However, you mustn’t move. I will return shortly.”

“Okay, thank you, benefactor.”

The Fox family bowed to Lin Nuo, watching him and Luo Xiaoxue depart rapidly.

…

Dong Xiyan flew through the clouds with Ruo’er on her sword, and after a while of flying, they quickly arrived at Hansheng Valley.

Hansheng Valley, like Zifeng Valley, was filled with immortal energy, steep cliffs, and dense mist.

They found a place to land, right at the cliff’s edge, allowing them to see numerous immortal beasts and people.

There were dragons, horses, birds, and fish of all kinds, all training amidst the energetic flow of the valley, with sounds of sparring and battles occasionally echoing.

Yet, looking around, there were no Immortal Foxes in sight.

This was merely the edge of the valley; the Immortal Foxes were likely deeper within.

“Ruo’er, let’s go.”

Dong Xiyan led Ruo’er forward, catching the strange gazes from the immortal beast people.