Chapter 306: I’ve reached the Transformation God Stage—Pay to Touch My Tail!
“Turns out it’s the Divine Monarch’s shadow.” She looked thoughtful, “You tell them not to make a move yet. This guy’s a bit tricky.”
Bai Feng nodded, then asked, “What do you think they’re trying to do by sealing off the forest?”
“No idea.” Tian Yan shook her head decisively, “But we’ll find out soon enough. I need to contact the other Sacred Grounds and leave first.”
After saying that, she quickly pushed open the door and exited at lightning speed.
Bai Feng watched the door slam shut again. Suddenly, he hit his forehead. “Oops, I forgot to ask Tian Yan to help me figure out what’s going on with the Monster Tribe.”
Forget it, this isn’t that big a deal. When Tian Yan gets back, I’ll ask her then.
For now, time to go back and take another long nap.
…
“Is it true? Are there really pure-bl**d Nine-Tailed Foxes? Or is it just some overblown rumor?”
A man dressed in a pristine white robe trailed behind the group, grousing like a broken record.
“Whether it’s true or not, we need to see for ourselves,” an impeccably groomed elder shot a glance back. “But I believe it’s real. Our ancestors recorded that some Nine-Tailed Foxes chose to follow certain Immortals.”
“After all this time, even if some lucky leftovers survived, their bloodlines should be pretty much the same as ours, right?” the man scoffed.
“Well, we can also restore our bloodlines, especially considering the current situation in the Southern Region… More power’s always good.”
This time, the man didn’t argue. “And when we find our kin, what then? Bind her and drag her back?”
“If you’re that fearless, go ahead.” The elder shot him a look like he was talking to a brainless chicken.
At that moment, a girl at the front of the line turned her head to look at the man and the elder. “That lost tribe member has joined the Heavenly Sword Sect and is on pretty good terms with the Array Genius Bai Feng. It’s very likely she’s already declared him her boss. We’re just here to make friends—anyone dares to make trouble, don’t blame me for being unfriendly.”
The man, who had been a bit grumpy, immediately bowed and shut his mouth. “Understood.”
“Yeah, just think of it as a trip. No need to overcomplicate things,” a petite girl chuckled, smoothing things over. “Oh, by the way, I heard the Northern Region recently launched something called a ‘Photograph Device.’ When we pass through the next city, should we go check it out?”
“Hmm, let’s go see,” the stern-looking woman nodded. She also wanted to gather intel on the Heavenly Sword Sect. After all, the Southern Region is pretty far from the North—messages can be delayed. “What’s the next city called?”
“I think it’s called Xuan Guang City.”
…
“Not bad, not bad. You finally made it to the Transformation God Stage!”
Little Jiu, who had just broken through, hadn’t even had time to celebrate when a voice rang out beside her.
She turned to see Bai Feng smiling pleasantly. Instinctively, she hugged her tail. “Why are you here?”
“Why can’t I be? I was the one who prepared the place for your breakthrough,” Bai Feng nonchalantly reached out and grabbed a tail, giving it a gentle rub. “And I’ve also got some news for you.”
“What news?” Little Jiu snatched her tail back. “I’m a Transformation God now—charging for tail touches, remember?”
“Charge later. Let’s talk about that after,” Bai Feng chuckled, shaking his head and not continuing to touch her tail. “I’ve heard some news—that the Northern Region’s got a ton of monsters, and among them, a lot of foxes.”
Little Jiu suddenly lifted her head, glancing at her tail then at Bai Feng. Quietly, she took a few steps closer and reached out her tail. “Uh, earlier, you said I’d be safe in the Heavenly Sword Sect.”
“Relax, I’m trustworthy,” Bai Feng said, gently rubbing his fluffy tail. “But I reckon these monster foxes will probably come to visit us at the Heavenly Sword Sect. Maybe they’ll want to meet you, try to be friends or something.”
“Hmm…” Little Jiu paused, deep in thought. After a few seconds, she raised her head and, looking panicked, nuzzled Bai Feng’s pant leg. Her tone grew much softer, “Can I refuse?”
“…Don’t imitate Xiao Xue.”
It was the first time Bai Feng saw Little Jiu act ‘cutesy,’ especially with that sweet, coy tone paired with her unique alluring voice—made him get goosebumps.
Seeing his reaction, Little Jiu felt both embarrassed and a little angry. “It took a lot of courage for me to do that, you know!”
“Alright, alright. Don’t worry—if you don’t want to see them, you don’t have to.” Bai Feng hurriedly promised, eager to prevent her from making that seductive squeal again.
But Little Jiu still looked uneasy, staring at Bai Feng. She proposed, “In the next few days, I’ll stay at your place. And as part of the deal, while I’m there, you can touch my tail whenever you want!”
“Deal.”
Without hesitation, Bai Feng extended his hand, and Little Jiu reached out her claws. The two shook hands with a firm grasp, sealing their pact.
After the handshake, Bai Feng added with a warning, “And you be careful—you might get tricked by the monsters. I bet they’re prepared. They’ll come up with some impossible-to-refuse excuse, lure you out, flatter you to d*ath, and then tie you up with all sorts of weird agreements.”
“I’m not that stupid!” Little Jiu retorted indignantly. “Even if they bring artifacts from my ancestors, I won’t go out!”
Bai Feng glanced at her—one suspicious little fox.
Better to trust fewer foxes, after all…
“Oh, and Little Jiu, since you’re now a Transformation God, how about… upgrading your fox food?”
Little Jiu suddenly tensed up. “What are you planning? Even though my fox food is less helpful now that I’m a Transformation God, you can’t just take it away!”
“No, I mean—it’s time for your fox food to level up,” Bai Feng pulled out the prepared Transformation God-stage fox food.
As he opened the bag, a faintly fragrant meat aroma filled the air.
Little Jiu’s eyes widened, and she swallowed hard—the smell was definitely better than her usual fox food.
“Smells good, huh?”
Bai Feng held out a few pieces of fox food and looked at her intently. Little Jiu nodded vigorously.
“If you work hard on your cultivation, these will be yours,” he said, pinching a piece and holding it before her. “Taste and see how they are.”
Little Jiu immediately devoured a piece, biting into the offered fox food excitedly.
