Chapter 969: Encounter of the Twin Foxes

Chapter 969: Encounter of the Twin Foxes

New Fox People have launched a surprise attack, catching Ling Meng’s troops off guard, resulting in many casualties. This has left Ling Meng quite irked.

This was clearly a provocation, signaling their intent to start a war.

Liu Shuqin was willing to follow Ling Meng, but Ling Meng was concerned that Liu Shuqin might join forces with these Fox People to execute a fox hunting scheme, thus leading them away and allowing the Fox People to escape.

It was hard to say, as Liu Shuqin used to be a cultivator; although she was now a Demon Practitioner, she hadn’t acted like other Demon Practitioners who forcefully occupied others’ territories, and at least, from what she recalled, she hadn’t committed any evils.

Strangely enough, she had previously inquired and found out that Liu Shuqin didn’t rob or steal resources; instead, she used her own resources to help suffering civilians.

Could such a person be considered a qualified Demon Practitioner? No, she didn’t seem to fit the bill at all.

This girl named Ruo’er was the central leader of their Fox People, and everything revolved around her. If the attacking Immortal Fox was on her side, it made sense to prioritize her safety.

Thus, taking her as a hostage would naturally put them at an advantage.

“We should go.”

Liu Shuqin said, but Ling Meng did not turn to leave; instead, her gaze shifted to Ruo’er.

She swiftly cast a spell to bind Ruo’er with magical power.

Soon, her Demon Soul Power surged forth, a wave of Demon Qi encircling Ruo’er, and Ruo’er’s body was instantly caught in this binding magic, rendering her immobile and unable to act.

“Ling Meng, what are you doing?”

Liu Shuqin exclaimed, surprised that Ling Meng was making a move against Ruo’er.

“You, bring her along.”

Ling Meng instructed the Demon Practitioners, who obeyed and prepared to take Ruo’er with them.

“I just want to see if these Fox People will care about her safety.”

Ling Meng said coldly, then began to march towards the battlefield.

“This war is blind, and we don’t even know the foe’s background! What if they don’t care about Ruo’er’s life or death?”

“You don’t need to say more. The Immortal Fox attacked many of my subordinates; it’s perfectly normal to use their kind as hostages. Do the lives of the Fox People count less than ours as Demon Practitioners? Liu Shuqin, are you still a Demon Practitioner or not? Don’t you want to repay your master’s trust?”

Ling Meng’s frosty questioning left no room for delay, and she quickly moved on with her subordinates.

Liu Shuqin hastily followed. The enemy’s identity was still uncertain, but with Ling Meng taking Ruo’er along, the tensions could escalate further. She had to think about Ruoer’s safety, and it was urgent to protect her; otherwise, how could she face Lin Nuo?

The incoming Immortal Foxes surged like a tidal wave. They boasted ample experience against Demon foes, acting swiftly as they broke through. Ling Meng’s outer guards couldn’t hold, and they began to retreat. The captured Fox People were successfully freed.

“Ah, it’s Immortal Ni! Our leader is back!”

“Thank heavens, the leader has come to save us!”

The Immortal Foxes were excited, having rekindled hope after being previously gripped by the fear of Demon Practitioners. With the Demons shattered, the Fox People looked to reclaim their independence.

“Sorry, I’m late. Is everyone alright?”

Walking at the forefront of the crowd was a White Fox Woman, whose features bore some resemblance to Ruo’er.

“Really, she looks a lot like Miss Li…”

Some Demon Foxes were startled, thinking they were seeing things; after all, Ruo’er didn’t even have a similar physique; she was still a little girl.

It turned out what they said was true; Ruo’er did resemble their leader quite a bit.

“These Demon Foxes…?”

The White Fox Woman questioned, puzzled as to why there were more Demon Foxes present. When had the Immortal Foxes begun mingling with them?

It’s not that she found it inappropriate; Immortal Foxes could accept Demon Foxes, but generally, Demon Foxes tended to avoid Immortals, unwilling to share space. She used to be a Demon herself.

“Reporting, Immortal Ni, due to certain circumstances, we encountered these Demon Foxes and have decided to coexist here. By the way, Immortal Ni, we found a little girl who looks just like you; she’s also a White Immortal Fox and is temporarily acting as our leader here.”

“Looks just like me?”

The White Fox Woman was surprised; as the leader of Immortal Foxes, she had never heard of such an Immortal Fox existing.

“Where is she?”

“Unclear, she might be in the mountains. After we were captured, we scattered. This place was ravaged by the Demons; they were ruthless and inhumane.”

“Alright, I understand. Please, you two stay behind to care for the injured comrades; the rest of us will head in to find the surviving ones.”

The White Fox Fairy said, raising her Spirit Sword, ready to push deeper. At that moment, Ling Meng and her subordinates were escorting the bound Ruo’er out.

“Mm? Another White Fox Fairy?”

Ling Meng was quite irked; she was now even more certain that Ruo’er was lying; they were clearly in cahoots, sharing a striking resemblance.

Then the captured Fox People were saved and gathered together, visibly aligned.

“Is this not evidence enough that she’s your accomplice?”

Ling Meng challenged Ruo’er, who froze for a moment, captivated by the White Fox Fairy.

“What is this…?”

She had never seen the White Fox Fairy before but felt an inexplicable familiarity.

A fellow White Fox like herself, with fur as white as snow, truly seemed to come from the Ice Kingdom.

At that moment, the White Fox Fairy was also drawn to Ruo’er, finding in her the fleeting image of her younger self, evoking strong affection.

That little girl…

Could it be…

The White Fox Fairy’s first instinct was to think of her long-lost daughter; her strong intuition told her, this could very well be…!

“Immortal Ni, it’s her! She’s Ruo’er, looks just like you, truly a fateful encounter.”

“Alright, I see. I will certainly save her and the others.”

The White Fox Fairy’s resolve strengthened, gripping her Spirit Sword tightly, she shouted towards Ling Meng:

“Demon Woman, you’ve committed many evils, destroying my tribe’s dwelling in the mountains. Now, your forces are dwindling. Release all Fox People, and we will let you leave in peace.”

“Haha, what a joke. You harmed my subordinates; this debt cannot just be forgotten. You say I’m doomed? Well, by all means, try it. Oh, and I suspect you care deeply for her safety, don’t you?”

Ling Meng slightly shifted her magic, surrounding Ruo’er with Demon Qi. The White Fox Fairy immediately shouted:

“Stop! Don’t harm her!”

“Haha, just as I thought.”

Ling Meng chuckled, she hadn’t harmed Ruo’er; after all, she might be Lin Nuo’s maid and couldn’t afford to hurt her, but it was fun to intimidate the White Fox Fairy with such theatrics.

“If you want her unharmed, put down your weapons and don’t act rashly. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what might happen next.”

“You…!”

The White Fox Fairy gritted her teeth; currently threatened by Ling Meng, she truly had no good options.

After all, that might be her flesh and blood; she couldn’t let anything happen to her!

At this moment, a man like a gust of wind approached the scene…