Skinwalker Belle – Chapter 141 – The Maid Su Xiaoxiao

Lin Fan stood at the entrance of Green Hill Village, her gaze sweeping over the settlement hidden deep within the Mist Forest.

She had to admit, the Fox Clan’s aesthetic sense was quite decent.

Although the village was remote, every household’s home was built to be exquisite and small.

The wooden eaves were carved with intricate patterns, and wind chimes hung from the window lattices, tinkling softly in the breeze.

Every house looked as if it had been plucked from a fairy tale, possessing a dreamlike beauty.

Su Xiaoxiao walked ahead, leading Lin Fan through the village.

Her steps were a little nervous, and she glanced back at Lin Fan from time to time, her eyes filled with apprehension.

“My lord, my home is just ahead.”

Su Xiaoxiao’s voice was quiet, tinged with a hint of unease.

Lin Fan didn’t speak, merely following behind her.

Soon, the two arrived before a small, slightly dilapidated wooden cabin.

Su Xiaoxiao pushed open the door, and the furnishings inside were so simple it was heartbreaking.

A bed, a table, a few chairs, and nothing else.

Some dried rations and waterskins were piled in a corner. It was clear that this girl was not well-off.

Su Xiaoxiao lowered her head and said in a small voice.

“My lord, I… this is my home.”

Her voice carried a trace of shame.

Lin Fan walked into the cabin, her gaze sweeping over the humble room.

She showed no disdain, only asking faintly.

“Where are your parents?”

Su Xiaoxiao’s body stiffened slightly.

Her eyes instantly turned red.

“They… they were taken away by slave traders when I was very young.”

Her voice choked with sobs.

“I… I don’t know where they are now.”

Lin Fan’s gaze fell on Su Xiaoxiao’s trembling shoulders.

She was silent for a moment.

Then, she spoke.

“Tomorrow, come with me to Azurewood City.”

Su Xiaoxiao was stunned.

She snapped her head up, her eyes filled with disbelief.

“My… My lord?”

Lin Fan’s tone remained as placid as before.

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“From now on, you will be my liaison, responsible for communicating with Green Hill Village’s intelligence network.”

Su Xiaoxiao’s breathing quickened.

“My lord… I… can I?”

Her voice held a hint of humility.

Lin Fan didn’t answer her question, only stating faintly.

“Also, don’t call me ‘my lord’ anymore.”

Su Xiaoxiao’s pupils dilated slightly.

“Then… then what should I call you?”

The corners of Lin Fan’s lips curved up slightly.

“Call me Big Sister Ning Shuang.”

Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes instantly welled up with tears.

Her lips trembled, unable to form a word for a long moment.

Big Sister… Ning Shuang?

That form of address was far too warm for her.

Growing up, no one had ever let her call them that.

Especially… a member of the Dragon Clan.

Su Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly.

“Big… Big Sister Ning Shuang.”

Lin Fan nodded.

“Very good.”

She retrieved a Crystal from her Storage Space.

The entire Crystal glowed with a sapphire-blue light, emitting powerful energy fluctuations.

Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes instantly widened.

“This… this is…”

Her voice was laced with disbelief.

“A Level 3 Crystal?!”

Lin Fan held the Crystal out to Su Xiaoxiao.

“Eat it.”

Su Xiaoxiao’s body began to tremble violently.

“Big Sister Ning Shuang, I… I can’t accept this.”

Her voice was full of panic.

“This is too valuable…”

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Lin Fan cut her off.

“You are my handmaiden now. If you’re too weak while following me, you’ll just drag me down.”

Her tone permitted no refusal.

“Eat it.”

Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes reddened once more.

With a trembling hand, she accepted the Level 3 Crystal.

The moment it was in her hand, she could feel the immense energy contained within.

She took a deep breath and placed the Crystal in her mouth.

The Crystal melted the instant it entered her mouth, transforming into a scorching torrent of energy that surged into her body.

Su Xiaoxiao’s body began to tremble violently.

A faint blue glow appeared on her skin as her physical constitution rapidly improved.

Lin Fan stood to the side, observing quietly.

She could feel Su Xiaoxiao’s aura continuously climbing.

From Level 2… to Level 3.

The entire process took less than five minutes.

Su Xiaoxiao opened her eyes, which were filled with shock.

She could clearly feel that her physical constitution had at least doubled.

Her speed had become faster.

She could even feel every wisp of wind flowing in the air.

Su Xiaoxiao abruptly dropped to her knees.

“Big Sister Ning Shuang, Xiaoxiao… Xiaoxiao is willing to serve you with utmost loyalty!”

Her voice was tinged with a sob.

Lin Fan didn’t tell her to rise, only stating faintly.

“Your talent is not bad.”

Su Xiaoxiao’s body trembled slightly.

Lin Fan continued.

“To naturally advance to Level 2 as a teenager without the aid of any Crystals or Evolution Serums should be quite rare among the Fox Clan.”

A flash of surprise appeared in Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes.

She hadn’t expected Big Sister Ning Shuang to be able to see that.

Lin Fan’s gaze fell upon Su Xiaoxiao.

“You are worth cultivating.”

Su Xiaoxiao could no longer hold back her tears.

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She prostrated herself on the floor, sobbing softly.

Growing up, no one had ever said such words to her.

She had always thought she was just an ordinary Fox Clan Girl.

A worthless being who could be captured and sold as a slave at any moment.

But now, someone was telling her.

She was worth cultivating.

Lin Fan didn’t comfort her, just stood quietly to the side.

She knew Su Xiaoxiao needed this release.

After a long while, Su Xiaoxiao’s crying gradually subsided.

She raised her head, her eyes red-rimmed but filled with determination.

“Big Sister Ning Shuang, Xiaoxiao will definitely not disappoint you.”

Lin Fan nodded.

“Get up.”

Su Xiaoxiao stood up and respectfully stood by Lin Fan’s side.

Lin Fan walked to the window, her gaze fixed on the distance.

Information about Azurewood City surfaced in her mind.

Although there was still a month until the next Rift opened, she had to make preparations in advance.

She didn’t know which city’s Rift on Blue Star corresponded to the one in Azurewood City.

But she knew that the Rifts were established by the Dragon Clan’s ancestor.

Currently, she didn’t have the ability to clash head-on with the Dragon Clan.

In that case…

She could only resort to some sneaky little tricks.

A cold smile lifted the corners of Lin Fan’s lips.

Her first target was already set.

The City Lord of Azurewood City, that Level 7 tiger.

Hu Lie.

Lin Fan turned around and looked at Su Xiaoxiao.

“Xiaoxiao, how much do you know about Azurewood City?”

Su Xiaoxiao paused for a moment, then answered seriously.

“Big Sister Ning Shuang, Azurewood City is the largest city in the surrounding area.”

She paused.

“There are many clans in the city. The Tiger Clan, Wolf Clan, Cat Clan… and also slaves from various clans.”

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Lin Fan’s gaze sharpened slightly.

“Slaves?”

Su Xiaoxiao nodded.

“Yes, Azurewood City has a very large Slave Market that specializes in selling slaves of all clans.”

Her voice was tinged with disgust.

“Many Fox Clan Girls are captured and sold there.”

A glint of coldness flashed in Lin Fan’s eyes.

Night had already fallen, and Green Hill Village was shrouded in tranquility.

A plan was already beginning to form in her mind.

Hu Lie…

Let’s start with you.

Lin Fan turned around and looked at Su Xiaoxiao.

“We’ll set out early tomorrow morning.”

Su Xiaoxiao nodded.

“Yes, Big Sister Ning Shuang.”

Lin Fan said no more and walked over to the bed to sit down.

Su Xiaoxiao stood to the side, asking cautiously.

“Big Sister Ning Shuang, are… are you going to rest?”

Lin Fan nodded.

“Mhm.”

Su Xiaoxiao quickly said.

“Then I’ll make the bed for you.”

Lin Fan did not refuse.

Su Xiaoxiao quickly tidied the bed, then respectfully stepped aside.

“Big Sister Ning Shuang, please rest. I… I’ll go stand guard outside.”

Lin Fan glanced at her.

“No need. You should rest too.”

A flash of gratitude appeared in Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes.

“Thank you, Big Sister Ning Shuang.”

She walked to the other side of the bed and lay down gently.

Lin Fan closed her eyes, but her mind was incredibly clear.

Azurewood City…