Chapter 327: As Long As I Can Dodge Those Foxes, I’ll Do Anything
Yu Yao carefully lifted her teacup, taking a sip to soothe her throat. “Basically, it’s like this: back then, that fox girl named Qiao Qiao came to work at my shop, and I was pretty surprised. Who would’ve thought a fox demon would come be a clerk?”
“But I can understand it,” she continued with a grin. “Those demons in the Northern Region don’t have many ways to make money, plus, things are pretty chaotic now—if they step out, they might get caught, turned into pills, or crafted into spiritual tools.” Bai Feng took a snack and took a bite. “And the pay you gave was pretty good, work wasn’t tiring either.”
Suddenly, Yu Yao chuckled. “Hehe, even though I pay well, I don’t feel like I lost out one bit.”
“Did she help sell quite a few Image Retainers?” Bai Feng casually inquired.
“Partly,” Yu Yao admitted with pride. “I just spread the word that the Yu Ling Long shop in Xuan Guang City has a fox girl working there. Didn’t expect quite so many people to show up.” She seemed pretty pleased with her scheme. “But the main reason I didn’t lose out is that every time that fox demon Qiao Qiao makes some money, she runs to my shop to spend it. The wages I paid out somehow come back to me in other ways.”
Bai Feng couldn’t help but snort. “You’re getting sneakier and sneakier!”
“That’s called being smart!” Yu Yao lifted her small head proudly. “Plus, she’s gotten clothes and happiness out of it, so it’s a win-win!”
…
Bai Feng wondered whether Yu Yao was naturally cunning or if he had corrupted her a bit. People might not realize it, but he knew exactly how much those clothes cost—definitely not worth what they sold for.
But thinking about some of that money going into his own pocket made him feel better. Yu Yao was right—Qiao Qiao, that little fox demon, got her clothes and happiness too. Win-win!
“Oh, right,” Yu Yao sighed, “since you all came back, my two fox staff probably resigned and left. Sigh, I really can’t bear to see them go!”
During their time working at her shop, their biggest achievement was not just selling a lot of Image Retainers, but also promoting the forum-loaded devices. As a result, those cultivators who experienced the forum might have fewer problems laying communication array formations in other cities later.
“Don’t take advantage and act innocent,” Bai Feng shot her a side glance. “If things get desperate, just wait for them to come to the Heavenly Sword Sect and persuade them to be official employees.”
“Hmm… Let me think.” Yu Yao pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised her head to rebut. “No, no! What do you mean ‘persuade’? I’m genuinely recruiting talented employees!”
“Fine, fine,” Bai Feng chuckled and shook his head. “Alright, I’ll head back first.”
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly felt his robes being pulled from behind.
He turned around and saw Yu Yao small hand clutching his clothes tightly.
She lowered her head, eyes glued to the ground, a touch of redness on her cheeks. She whispered softly, “You said earlier that tonight you… would let me do whatever I want? You can’t go back on your word…”
“…Of course not. I’m really looking forward to what senior sister plans to do,” Bai Feng responded with a playful smile.
…
“Yawn.”
In the early morning, Bai Feng stretched lazily. After saying farewell to Yu Yao, he returned to his quarters.
Last night, Yu Yao in her attack form had been quite impressive—too bad she couldn’t hold out too long; by the end, she was about the same as usual.
He sat on the sofa, pondering today’s plans. Unofficially, the foxes from the Southern Region would probably arrive at the Heavenly Sword Sect in a few days; best case, maybe just tomorrow or the day after.
“Hmm…”
Just then, Little Jiu trotted in through her tiny door. Seeing Bai Feng, she leapt onto his lap.
“Been reflecting on things?”
Bai Feng chuckled and gently stroked her tail. That Little Jiu’s nerves were surprisingly brave—she actually dared to say that kind of stuff in front of Yun Yue Yao.
“Yeah…” Little Jiu nodded timidly, then couldn’t help but grumble, “But I still think my plan is fine. Master is just too stingy!”
Bai Feng glared at the still-unconvinced Little Jiu. “If Yue Yao hears that, she’ll probably drag you back herself.”
“Is there any other way to dodge those foxes?” Little Jiu looked at Bai Feng expectantly. “As long as I can avoid them, I’ll do anything.”
“You, that fox, really only have… cough cough!” Bai Feng coughed twice. Seeing her confused look, he continued, “It’s a bit difficult; after all, the foxes from the Southern Region are coming specifically for you.”
“Ugh, those d*mn foxes,” Little Jiu grumbled. “They don’t want to guard their bloodlines properly, so they just keep scheming wicked stuff!”
“Relax, they won’t do anything at the Heavenly Sword Sect,” Bai Feng patted her head. “If it really comes to it, I can make you a fox puppet. Then you just control the puppet to meet them.”
Little Jiu’s eyes lit up at first but then sank back down. “No way. They definitely wouldn’t give up that easily. What if they come to find me later?”
“You think I’d refuse?”
Little Jiu said nothing but flicked her eyes at him, trustfulness and suspicion tangled on her face.
Maybe if they got to touch her tail, she’d just let them in.
Bai Feng: “…”
This Little Jiu, clearly she hadn’t been properly educated by Yun Yue Yao.
Suddenly, Little Jiu had an idea. She looked at Bai Feng eagerly and asked, “Can I wear the puppet on myself?”
“Sure, but what’s the difference?” Bai Feng asked, a bit puzzled.
“It makes a difference,” Little Jiu explained. “That way, I can block their line of sight. I don’t want them using me like some spiritual pet for appraisal or evaluation.”
“Hmm…”
Bai Feng looked down at Little Jiu enjoying his petting on his lap, thinking he might want to retort but held back. Honestly, isn’t she already a spiritual pet?
He could understand, though—those foxes from the Southern Region would probably be too tempted not to stare at the pure-bl**d nine-tailed fox. Maybe they’d whisper things like, “Truly a pure-blooded nine-tailed fox,” making Little Jiu uncomfortable.
“Give me a day. I might be able to make that for you tomorrow,” Bai Feng decided. He had been working on some ‘armor fusion’ techniques lately, though his armor’s strength was more for show than actual use. Now, it might be handy for Little Jiu.
He could even make her a ‘Gundam,’ but that’s pretty complicated and whether he’d finish in time is uncertain.
“I want a pretty puppet,” she said.
“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure you’re satisfied.”
