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The next day, as Ye Chuanze had anticipated, no one spread rumors about him and Kitsunetsu. Ye Chuanze was quite pleased with this. Although the rumors about him and Kitsunetsu were well-known throughout Primordial, he feared that if the rumors continued to circulate, it might lead to an uncontrollable situation. This was precisely why Ye Chuanze took action against these rumors; after all, three people can create a tiger, and rumors can be deadly. It is always better to be cautious.
Ye Chuanze calculated the time and figured it was about time for Kitsunetsu to come find him. He had originally thought that Kitsunetsu would come to Yunze Cave the day after the banquet, but as of today, he had not seen him, likely held up by other matters. It seemed that his troubles were not small this time, Ye Chuanze speculated inwardly.
Looking up at the sky, Ye Chuanze saw the bright sun shining down and a gentle breeze blowing. The sky was a deep blue like the sea, clean and clear, lifting one's spirits. After a moment's thought, he returned to his room to change into a black outfit, grabbed a fishing rod and a small iron bucket, and headed toward the back mountain.
The grass was lush, wildflowers bloomed, and willow branches sprouted tender buds. By a blue lake, Ye Chuanze sat by the water's edge. He wore a wide-brimmed hat that shaded most of his face and held a fishing rod in his hands. The surface of the lake was calm; not a single fish had bitten for half the day. Yet there was no sign of impatience from the fisherman; he remained composed as he fished. An hour passed without any fish biting. The fisherman's posture remained unchanged, completely still, leading one to wonder if he had fallen asleep.
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew away Ye Chuanze's hat, causing his long black hair to flutter in the breeze and revealing his coldly handsome face beneath the hat. Dressed in black with black hair and a stern expression, his striking features were captivating.
When Kitsunetsu arrived, this was the scene he encountered. For a moment, his heart skipped a beat as he was captivated by the figure before him. Primordial was not lacking in beauty; these celestial beings born from heaven and earth were all extraordinary in appearance and grace. Even Kitsunetsu, as a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, was among the most beautiful in Primordial.
However, what drew attention to Ye Chuanze was not just his looks but his entire demeanor. His cold yet powerful presence and elegant posture spoke volumes about his unique charm. In Primordial, strength is revered; the weak are preyed upon by the strong. All Sentient Beings in Primordial have an innate desire to pursue and compare themselves with the strong. Ye Chuanze's unparalleled confidence and strength attracted everyone's gaze.
He was a dangerous man; one could easily become entranced by his charm, concluded Kitsunetsu.
Taking a slight pause in his steps, Kitsunetsu then approached Ye Chuanze.
“ Mr. Ye, how leisurely,” Kitsunetsu greeted.
“Shh! Keep your voice down; you’ll scare away my fish,” replied Ye Chuanze.
Hearing this, Kitsunetsu glanced at the small iron bucket beside him, which contained only half a bucket of Clear Water, with not a single fish inside. He asked in surprise, “Why haven’t you caught any fish?”
“Because I didn’t use bait,” said Ye Chuanze, finally looking directly at Kitsunetsu.
He casually tossed aside the fishing rod and meaningfully added, “Without bait, how can the fish bite?”
Upon hearing this, Kitsunetsu appeared thoughtful and replied, “That makes perfect sense.”
"You believed it?" Ye Chuanze said, "Actually, I was lying to you."
"Ah?"
Ye Chuanze picked up the fishing rod that had been thrown aside on the grass and lifted it out of the water, saying, "Even if I had bait, I still wouldn't catch any fish because the hook is too straight."
"Hahaha!" Kitsunetsu laughed heartily and said, "Regarding the matter of seeking a marriage proposal that day, I apologize to you, my friend. I acted thoughtlessly and carelessly."
"As for that day's events, my friend, you still owe me an explanation," Ye Chuanze said.
Kitsunetsu pondered for a moment before finally sighing and saying, "At this point, there's nothing left for me to hide. Do you remember that you once killed a troublesome Nine-Tailed Fox?"
"I have an impression. That Fox was corrupted by Demonic Energy and lost its mind. It was causing chaos in Qishan by devouring others' Primordial Spirits and demon cores to increase its cultivation, and I ultimately eliminated it," Ye Chuanze recalled after thinking for a moment about the Nine-Tailed Fox Kitsunetsu mentioned.
"To be honest, that Nine-Tailed Fox has a deep connection with my Azure Hill Fox Clan," Kitsunetsu said.
Kitsunetsu then explained the background of the situation. It turned out that the Azure Hill Nine-Tailed Fox Clan was divided into two types: Spirit Foxes and Foxes. Although there was only a one-character difference, the distinction was significant. Spirit Foxes had far superior talents compared to Foxes and were dedicated to their path, unwavering in their resolve. In contrast, Foxes were easily swayed and could fall into evil ways. The Azure Hill Fox Clan revered Spirit Foxes, and historically, the Fox King must come from the lineage of Nine-Tailed Spirit Foxes.
In ancient times, there had been a rebellion within the Azure Hill Fox Clan. The leader of the Nine-Tailed Fox clan at that time was dissatisfied with the reverence given to Spirit Foxes and instigated a rebellion to usurp power. Eventually, Kitsunetsu suppressed the uprising and expelled the leader of the Nine-Tailed Fox clan from Azure Hill. The Nine-Tailed Fox that Ye Chuanze encountered in Qishan was a descendant of that rebellious leader.
Due to impure bloodlines, this Nine-Tailed Fox progressed slowly in cultivation. Later, it was corrupted by Demonic Energy and fell into darkness, beginning to devour others' Primordial Spirits and demon cores for training. This Nine-Tailed Fox harbored resentment towards the Spirit Fox clan that had expelled its ancestors from Azure Hill. After cultivating nine tails, it went to Azure Hill to cause chaos, luring many Spirit Foxes from Azure Hill and devouring their Primordial Spirits and inner cores.
After the incident, Kitsunetsu ordered this Nine-Tailed Fox to be captured and intended to take its life. At that moment, the current leader of the Nine-Tailed Fox clan protested and sought to protect it. Ultimately, due to his protest, Kitsunetsu had no choice but to spare its life but stripped it of its cultivation and expelled it from Azure Hill.
However, after this incident, the already strained relationship between the Spirit Foxes and Foxes became even more contentious. The Foxes were dissatisfied with the rule of the Spirit Foxes while the Spirit Foxes feared the ambitions of the Foxes. The conflict between the two clans deepened over time, inevitably leading to internal strife within the Azure Hill Fox Clan.
"I see..." Ye Chuanze said thoughtfully, no wonder Kitsunetsu spoke those words that day. He had found it strange; after all, he merely eliminated a Fox—even if it was a criminal that escaped from Azure Hill—there was no reason for it to be treated as an honored guest by the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan! After Kitsunetsu's explanation, he finally understood the reasons behind it.
As the Fox King, Kitsunetsu naturally felt discontent over the past rebellion of the Nine-Tailed Foxes; a king's dignity should not be provoked. He ultimately did not kill that rebellious Fox but merely expelled it from Qingqiu Mountain—likely in an effort to appease and stabilize the Nine-Tailed Fox clan. Little did he know that millennia later, this Fox's descendants would return seeking revenge and cause harm to many of his people; truly nothing less than dismemberment would suffice for his anger! In the end, due to interference from the Nine-Tailed Fox clan, he could not bring the murderer to justice and had no choice but to let him go.
To have his cultivation stripped away and be expelled from Qingqiu Mountain was seen as a humiliation by Kitsunetsu; so many of his Spirit Fox clan members had died while ultimately only lightly punishing the murderer. It is undeniable that Kitsunetsu harbored hatred in his heart and grew increasingly dissatisfied with the Fox clan. Therefore, after Ye Chuanze eliminated this particular Fox, Kitsunetsu felt immense relief and honored Ye Chuanze as a distinguished guest of the Fox Clan.
"But what does this have to do with your proposal to me?" Ye Chuanze asked, having listened for a long time without understanding the connection between this and Kitsunetsu's proposal.
"This is what I am about to say," Kitsunetsu replied with a wry smile. "The Fox clan has always been restless, coveting the position of Fox King. However, they are wary of my strength and dare not act recklessly. So, they have set their sights on my offspring. The leader of the Fox clan wishes to marry his daughter to me and has promised that as long as he is in power, the calamity from ten thousand years ago will not occur again."
"This Nine-Tailed Fox Clan Leader has calculated well," Ye Chuanze remarked. As long as he remains in power, there will be no rebellion; after he abdicates, he could rebel. Moreover, this promise is essentially worthless. Kitsunetsu is powerful; with him around, any rebellion by the Fox clan would surely fail. Ye Chuanze believed that if the daughter of that demon clan leader truly married Kitsunetsu, then the next contest for the title of Fox King would undoubtedly result in rivers of blood.
"However, his foresight is commendable!" Ye Chuanze praised. Knowing that he himself was out of the running, did he place his hopes on the next generation?
Kitsunetsu smiled bitterly at this and said, "This is not good news for me."
"By the way, Kitsunetsu, are you still unmarried?" Ye Chuanze asked.
"A man should not be bound by a woman while alive," Kitsunetsu replied with righteous indignation.
"…Be honest."
"You caught me!" Kitsunetsu changed from his previous serious demeanor to a more relaxed and carefree tone. "If I marry, my beautiful confidantes will surely be heartbroken. How can I bear to see such lovely women in tears?"
Ye Chuanze twitched at the corner of his mouth and cursed, "You deserve this fate!"
"The reason you say that is because you do not understand the charm of beautiful women."
"Shut up! Let's talk seriously."
After cursing him once more, Ye Chuanze continued, "If that's the case, why don't you go find your beautiful confidantes and marry one of them? Why drag me into this?"
"If I were to seek out my beautiful confidantes, I fear none would survive until tomorrow. How could I bear to watch such beauties perish?" Kitsunetsu said.
"…So you can bear to drag me down with you?"
Kitsunetsu's gaze lingered on Ye Chuanze's face for a moment before he said, "You are also a beauty, a great beauty. If it were to marry you, I would do so willingly."
"Do you want to die?" Ye Chuanze asked with a dark expression, his voice ominous.
"To die under the peony flower is to be a ghost with style."
"Then let me fulfill your wish!"
"...I was just joking, no need to take it seriously. Ah... stop!"
"It's too late!"
Kitsunetsu had a blood mark across his face, and he twitched his lips as he said, "You really did strike."
Ye Chuanze looked at him and said darkly, "I've wanted to do this for a long time."
Kitsunetsu fell silent at this and changed the subject, saying, "Let's not talk about this; let's discuss something else, like our marriage."
"Hehe... it seems you haven't learned your lesson yet."
"Stop, I'm serious; the terms are negotiable!" Kitsunetsu almost shouted the last part to prevent Ye Chuanze's aggression.
"What price are you willing to pay?" Ye Chuanze asked.
"As long as you accompany me back to Qingqiu Mountain and successfully disrupt the Fox Clan's plot, I will give you an island." Kitsunetsu looked at him meaningfully and added, "An island overseas, rich in spiritual energy and vast in land, not inferior to Kunlun Mountain. I think you would need it."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chuanze agreed without hesitation, "Deal!"
Kitsunetsu smiled and said, "The deal is struck; now let's return to Qingqiu Mountain!"
"Now?"
"Of course now. I came out this time to welcome the future Queen back to Qingqiu Mountain." Kitsunetsu replied.
Ye Chuanze hesitated. He originally planned to visit the Purple Cloud Palace today to appease Hongjun and explain that he was innocent and had absolutely not climbed over the wall.
"Go early, finish early, so you won't have lingering worries," Kitsunetsu said upon seeing his hesitation.
"Alright!" Ye Chuanze thought to himself that he would explain to Hongjun next time at the Purple Cloud Palace.
Thus, Ye Chuanze went with Kitsunetsu to Qingqiu Mountain, in the identity of the future Queen of the Fox Clan.
In the Outer Demon Realm, Mara Lord Rahu, dressed in black with golden embroidery, saw Ye Chuanze and Kitsunetsu making their way to Qingqiu Mountain through the Sky Mirror. A look of keen interest appeared on his face. He had always been attentive to matters concerning the Primordial Land, and he had naturally heard about the recent uproar involving Ye Chuanze and Kitsunetsu. Now that Ye Chuanze was following Kitsunetsu to Qingqiu Mountain, he couldn't help but think about those rumors...
This... is truly fascinating! A smile spread across Rahul's face; it was too interesting!
Rahul put away the Sky Mirror and turned to leave the demon palace, his robe billowing as he flew outward in a good mood. His destination was the Purple Cloud Palace outside the Primordial Thirty-Three Heavens.
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