There were many tents in the camp, and Tang Xin randomly picked one that was unoccupied. After hanging up his name, she took a temporary rest.
If the poisoning was real, then this demon-elimination operation might take a turn for the worse.
Who would harbor hostility towards such an operation? Someone with a grudge against a major sect, a demon path undercover, or was it simply targeting that guy alone?
“Also, how should I find one of the Seven Stars…”
Not everyone is willing to have physical contact with strangers, especially without a legitimate reason.
People like Tian Fang, who are easy to fool, are in the minority after all. She had heard that there were quite a few “aloof fairy maidens” in the team.
This was also a time-limited task, and she had to hurry…
“Little fox,” Tang Xin took the spirit pet off her shoulder and rubbed its head, “Have you pretended to sleep enough? Isn’t it time to wake up?”
When Tang Xin got it from the spirit pet merchant, he had already completed the blood recognition, so he was very familiar with its condition.
【Name: Essence-Draining Fox
Grade: First Grade (Equivalent to a Qi Refining cultivator)
Attack Power: 10 (Basic level)
Defense Power: 5 (Weak)
Spirit Power: 7 (Weak)
Special Ability: High-Level Spiritual Intelligence (Far beyond the intelligence of a first-grade spirit beast)
Upgrade Method: Absorb Essence
Cultivation Suggestion: Immediately provide essence to help it recover its health.】
Hearing its master’s words, the snow-white little fox reluctantly opened its eyelids and looked over with a pair of ruby-like eyes.
“Wuu wuu wuu—”
While whimpering, it also put on a pitiful expression.
“Don’t pretend, little guy,” Tang Xin stroked its tail, “I know you can understand me… You should know you’re a demonic spirit pet, right?”
The little fox immediately became anxious.
“Normally, a demonic spirit pet like you, falling into the hands of a righteous cultivator, would end up quite miserably,” she said with a smile as she stroked it, “But I’m a good person, willing to give you a chance.”
“Whimper?”
The little fox showed a very human-like expression of “Really?”
Indeed, it possessed high-level spiritual intelligence, understanding immediately, making communication effortless.
“Of course,” Tang Xin nodded, “As long as you listen to me, I will properly cultivate you… and in the best way possible.”
[System Store Recommendation: “Fox Spirit Cultivation Manual”, requires five hundred points.]
[Exchanged, matching fox species…]
“Soul-sucking Fox, as a being with naturally high spiritual intelligence among spirit foxes, possesses bottomless cultivation potential. At a certain stage, it can even shed its animal form, transform into a human, and completely break free from constraints.”
“Its cultivation paths mainly include three types: Attack Enhancement, focusing on physical cultivation to improve melee capabilities. Defense Enhancement, focusing on speed and agility to improve dodging abilities. Spiritual Power Enhancement, focusing on soul cultivation to strengthen spiritual abilities.”
“Spiritual abilities include intelligence enhancement, charm, etc.”
In the realm of spirit pets, there are many foxes with stronger attack and defense capabilities, so cultivating in these two areas is not cost-effective.
Since it’s a fox spirit, the talent should indeed be focused on “charm.”
“I’ll give you a task,” Tang Xin said, “If you complete it, I will help you recover to a healthy state.”
“Whimper!”
The little fox’s tail stood up excitedly.
However, after seeing its master’s “evil” smile, it started to worry about its own fate again.
“Don’t worry, this task is very simple, hehehe… Oh right, I haven’t named you yet? What should it be? Little Spirit?”
“Whimper…”
…
Evening.
During the day, the cultivators who had taken Tang Xin’s advice gathered around the bonfire, discussing the demon-extermination mission in groups of twos and threes.
“Ah—”
Suddenly, a woman’s scream echoed unexpectedly through the camp.
“Sorry, sorry, this is my newly bought spirit pet…”
“It’s coming this way!”
“Watch me catch it… Sorry! I didn’t mean to!”
“It’s okay…”
“It’s crawled into my arms!”
“Watch me use the Dragon Claw… Sorry, it slipped away too quickly, did I hurt you?”
A series of exclamations followed, and everyone looked in the direction of the noise, only to see a small white fox dashing around the campsite.
This fox darted around very systematically, avoiding male cultivators and specifically burrowing into female cultivators’ arms, moving with agile and precise movements.
Its owner, Tang Xin, the chief of Xuanling Sect, was chasing after it, trying to catch it in a flustered manner.
The female cultivators’ screams were half because something suddenly appeared in their arms, and half because of the chief’s unreserved way of capturing it, which involved embracing or being caught from the upper body, all of which were “helpless” and irresistible…
After causing a disturbance, the little fox targeted another female cultivator by the bonfire and pounced with agile movements.
Snap!
Unlike the previous female cultivators, this tall, cold-faced woman dressed in a white robe with blue edges casually swatted the little creature, flipping it onto the ground.
The force wasn’t very strong, but it was more than a first-tier little fox could withstand. The latter immediately flipped over, lying on the ground with stars spinning around its head…
“Sorry for the trouble.”
Tang Xin picked up the little spirit from the ground, cradled it in her arms, and gave it a gentle pat, sizing up the person in front of him.
Qingxin Pavilion, Shangguan Qing’er, the chief disciple, at the eighth rank of the Foundation Building realm, has a cold demeanor, and possesses strong comprehensive abilities. Whether it’s in spellcasting or close combat, she’s said to be quite formidable.
“It’s fine.”
Shangguan Qing’er replied indifferently.
With such a demeanor, if you told me she was just a minor character, I’d never believe it.
In a protagonist’s group, if there isn’t a cold-on-the-outside but warm-on-the-inside ice queen, can the group even be considered complete?
“Senior Sister Shangguan, I’ve found the materials you wanted.”
Beside them, another disciple of Qingxin Pavilion respectfully relayed.
“Thank you, Junior Sister Zhou Yu.”
The aloof fairy nodded at Tang Xin, then followed her fellow disciple to rest by the bonfire.
“This person’s chest,” Tang Xin said seriously, “I must touch it at least once…”
The more unattainable the target, the more likely it is to be the truth. That’s usually how missions are set up.
“What a cute little fox,” Liu Mei approached from the side, asking with an irresistible smile, “May I pet it?”
“It’s possible,” Tang Xin handed over the dazed little fox, “but in exchange, may I touch your chest?”
“That’s not very appropriate,” the other party leaned in, lowering her voice, “You were just having physical contact with a female cultivator in the camp. Did you discover any clues?”
I’m ashamed to say, this has nothing to do with clues…
“I’m not quite sure yet.”
Tang Xin answered earnestly.
“Alright, then let’s make the exchange once you’re sure.”
The other party winked at her, with a “let’s agree on this” expression.
This Liu Mei, feels like she could also be a Seven Star, the protagonist’s group can’t be without someone who actively volunteers to take a loss…
