Volume 2, Chapter 137 – I’m a Bad Fox

In truth, Lu Zhuxin wasn’t certain whether Qu Qingtang would call out to stop her.

After all, she couldn’t be one hundred percent sure whether the System would relay what Lu Zhuxin had just said to Qu Qingtang.

From previous speculation, even if the System wanted to transmit messages to the outside, there should be some restrictions on her.

The information she could provide should be very limited.

Otherwise, how could Lu Zhuxin have possibly succeeded in pursuing Song Shiyuan so easily?

But precisely because Lu Zhuxin was uncertain, there was value in trying.

Of course, even if the probe failed, Lu Zhuxin had other methods to temporarily avoid meeting Song Shiyuan.

Like right now.

“It seems Song Shiyuan isn’t here.” Lu Zhuxin looked at the courtyard before her and laughed lightly.

The courtyard ahead was empty.

Huang Xifeng hadn’t returned.

Liu Funing had been dragged off to work as a veterinarian, helping spirit beasts give birth. How pitiful. The injuries Hu Po had inflicted on her hadn’t recovered at all yet.

Even Song Shiyuan wasn’t there.

Lu Zhuxin naturally knew Song Shiyuan wasn’t there.

Because ever since Song Shiyuan returned to Fox Palace, she would punctually go sweep the courtyard where they had pledged their love every morning at daybreak.

Qu Qingtang didn’t pay that much attention to this disciple of hers. She probably didn’t even know Song Shiyuan had this habit.

Lu Zhuxin didn’t know what Song Shiyuan would think after returning last night.

But she was certain Song Shiyuan wouldn’t change this habit without reason.

“She’s really not here.”

Qu Qingtang’s face showed surprise. She swept the area with her spiritual consciousness and confirmed no one was inside.

What a coincidence. But it also saved Lu Zhuxin from encountering Song Shiyuan at the entrance.

“What a pity.” Lu Zhuxin said, “I wanted to personally tell Song Shiyuan to take a good look and see what kind of person her master really is inside.”

“Oh my, how could there be such a master in this world?” Lu Zhuxin said with feigned resentment. “Fighting over a woman with her own disciple.”

Qu Qingtang discovered that this little fox had been speaking sarcastically without stopping.

So, just as Ming Zhaoxi said, she was indeed just throwing a tantrum, and didn’t truly want to tell Song Shiyuan the truth in her heart.

Song Shiyuan was within Fox Palace, and Lu Zhuxin was the master of Fox Palace. If she wanted to tell Song Shiyuan the truth, it wouldn’t be difficult for her.

Qu Qingtang activated her spiritual consciousness and swept across the entire Fox Palace.

She found Song Shiyuan. That girl was in a certain courtyard, holding a broom and slowly sweeping fallen leaves.

Sweeping again? Didn’t she want to know last night’s answer? She could actually keep her composure like this?

Qu Qingtang was somewhat surprised.

“Zhuxin, I thought about it. Let’s not tell Song Shiyuan the truth after all.”

According to Ming Zhaoxi’s explanation, Lu Zhuxin didn’t want to tell Song Shiyuan because she felt guilty toward her.

If Qu Qingtang insisted on telling Song Shiyuan the truth, it would inevitably leave resentment in Lu Zhuxin’s heart.

This might create a rift in their relationship.

Qu Qingtang’s original intention was merely to test whether Lu Zhuxin harbored old feelings for Song Shiyuan.

And now, she had already obtained her answer.

The Divine Lord before her wasn’t completely cold and unfeeling, nor was she callous by nature.

She could love others and equally yearned to be loved.

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That’s why she still held a trace of tender feelings for Song Shiyuan in her heart.

And that’s also why she felt guilty toward Song Shiyuan.

If Qu Qingtang truly made Lu Zhuxin tell Song Shiyuan the truth, that would be equivalent to Qu Qingtang forcing Lu Zhuxin to make a decision.

Lu Zhuxin’s reluctance to reveal the truth was actually her way of avoiding this problem.

She didn’t dare face Song Shiyuan.

Qu Qingtang laughed lightly in her heart.

Well done, Ming Zhaoxi. This intelligence was indeed very useful. Qu Qingtang said to herself inwardly.

This intelligence saved Qu Qingtang the effort of guessing Lu Zhuxin’s inner thoughts, and also verified that the divine being wasn’t a callous and unfeeling person.

Unfortunately, Ming Zhaoxi wasn’t Qu Qingtang’s system. She couldn’t hear Qu Qingtang’s thoughts or her gratitude.

Lu Zhuxin looked up at Qu Qingtang.

“What’s wrong? Why did you suddenly change your mind about letting me tell her the truth?”

The little fox lightly covered her mouth, letting out a wicked laugh.

“Could it be… I hit your sore spot?”

“You don’t want others to know that you, as a master, are actually stealing your own disciple’s woman, right?”

“So bad.”

“Hehehe~~”

This little fox was still pretending. Qu Qingtang thought.

She was pretending too well. Even Qu Qingtang couldn’t see a single flaw.

If it weren’t for Ming Zhaoxi’s reminder, Qu Qingtang wouldn’t have thought this little fox could hide her inner thoughts so well.

Worthy of being a divine being.

However, unfortunately, no matter how good the divine being’s acting skills were, she wouldn’t have thought Qu Qingtang would have Ming Zhaoxi as a helper.

Her heart had already been completely seen through by Qu Qingtang.

“Ah Zhuxin, I truly don’t want Song Shiyuan to know her master is actually such a petty person.”

“Similarly, I also don’t want to destroy the purest infatuation in a young girl’s heart.”

Lu Zhuxin heard this and looked at Qu Qingtang with confusion.

Qu Qingtang’s face wore a gentle smile. “Song Shiyuan is my disciple. I understand her nature.”

“She poured all her feelings onto a certain little fox demon.”

“In her heart, that little fox demon is the most beautiful, most pure and lovely person under the heavens.”

“Her image, in Little Shiyuan’s heart, has been refined and precipitated through painful trials, approaching perfection.”

“That may become her eternal white moonlight.”

“Zhuxin, tell me. If at this moment, I go tell her that the white moonlight in her heart is actually a little deceiver, wouldn’t that be too cruel?”

“Doing so would be viciously tearing apart a young girl’s most innocent love. Cruelly shattering a pure heart on the ground.”

“If that’s the case, then I think maintaining the status quo is actually the best outcome for her.”

“At least this way, the white moonlight in Little Shiyuan’s heart will forever remain in that perfect state.”

“Little Shiyuan’s memory of her will also permanently stay frozen at her most beautiful and best moment.”

“Zhuxin, what do you think?”

Qu Qingtang looked at Lu Zhuxin, her face full of tenderness.

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She knew the little fox felt guilty toward Song Shiyuan and was unwilling to face her.

And Qu Qingtang’s words were supporting her choice.

The little fox didn’t want to tell Song Shiyuan the truth, so Qu Qingtang not only wanted to support her, but also follow her thinking and provide a reasonable explanation.

Qu Qingtang was displaying her thoughtfulness. She wanted to let the little fox know that she understood her.

She comprehended her heart and could share her troubles.

“Qingtang…” Lu Zhuxin looked at Qu Qingtang before her, her eyes full of surprise.

It was as if she completely hadn’t expected Qu Qingtang would say such words.

The little fox’s earlier sarcastic, sharp, and harsh appearance had completely vanished.

She pursed her lips, her voice choking.

“Do you really think this way, Qingtang?”

Qu Qingtang reached over and rubbed her adorable little ears.

Fox ears were fluffy and soft. They felt very comfortable to touch.

Just as comfortable as her tail.

Qu Qingtang said gently, “Of course. Would I deceive you?”

“Then… do you think I’m…” The little fox gently bit her lower lip, her eyes full of hesitation.

It seemed that having been discovered by Qu Qingtang showing her most genuine side, she removed her disguise and completely exposed her unknown vulnerability.

Her heart was full of uncertainty, along with deep guilt toward Song Shiyuan.

“Do you think I’m… a bad fox?” the little fox murmured softly.

“Zhuxin.” Qu Qingtang gently pulled her into her embrace. “I don’t think you’re bad.”

“If we’re talking about bad, aren’t I, a master who steals her own disciple’s woman, even worse?”

“I know you’re not that kind of person. You didn’t do that intentionally. You approached Little Shiyuan and pretended to be in love with her because you had your own difficulties, right?”

“I…” The little fox’s voice was suppressed.

She seemed somewhat at a loss.

“Qu Qingtang…”

“Actually… my reason for approaching Song Shiyuan was indeed…”

“Mm…”

The little fox seemed about to explain something, but suddenly stopped speaking.

She hugged Qu Qingtang tightly back, but said nothing more.

“Zhuxin… the reason you approached Song Shiyuan, is it something you can’t speak of?”

Qu Qingtang gently stroked the little fox’s back, slowly soothing her emotions.

“It’s alright. If you can’t say it, that’s fine. I understand you. I know my Zhuxin isn’t a bad fox, and isn’t a bad woman either.”

“You did this because you must have had your own difficulties.”

Qu Qingtang naturally knew what Lu Zhuxin’s difficulties were.

To cut away the destined male lead’s fortune in this small world, she inevitably had to interact with the destined female leads in this small world.

And pursuing the female leads was one such method.

So just now, was Lu Zhuxin about to tell her this secret?

Concerning her origins and identity, this was her greatest secret.

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If Lu Zhuxin was truly willing to reveal this secret completely, wouldn’t that mean she had fully trusted Qu Qingtang and was willing to open her heart to her?

Now, just a little more. Qu Qingtang said to herself.

She tightened her arms around Lu Zhuxin a bit more.

“It’s alright. I’m here.”

Qu Qingtang comforted the little fox.

“Even if we get scolded in the future, others should scold me, the Immortal Venerable, first.”

“You’re a bad fox, I’m a bad master. The two of us together are perfectly matched.”

“Don’t you think so, baby?”

What baby.

Lu Zhuxin’s fox ears couldn’t help but twitch.

What breed of idiot was Qu Qingtang exactly?

Every time she heard this pet name, Lu Zhuxin couldn’t help wanting to hit someone.

The little fox curled up in Qu Qingtang’s embrace. She raised her small hand, clenched her pink fist, and vigorously pounded Qu Qingtang.

“What are you saying!”

“You’re the bad one!”

“Idiot Qu Qingtang!”

Qu Qingtang caught her flailing little hands.

“Alright, alright, I’m the idiot. Is that okay now?”

The little fox, with both hands captured, struggled a few times before giving up.

She pressed her moist pink lips together, her gaze drifting to the side.

“Then…” she said, “Qingtang, what do you think we should do now?”

Qu Qingtang said, “Paper can’t wrap fire. If we continue letting her stay in Fox Palace, exposure is inevitable one day.”

“The best method…”

Qu Qingtang paused. “Is still to let her return to the sword sect and cultivate there in peace.”

“Time can slowly smooth over her pain.”

“If you don’t want to keep it from her anymore, when she comes to terms with it later, it won’t be too late to tell her then.”

The little fox bit her lip. She hesitated for a while, but in the end still nodded.

“Let’s do as you say, Qingtang.”

A smile appeared on Qu Qingtang’s face.

“Good.”

She felt the distance between herself and Lu Zhuxin had grown even closer.

If that system’s affection level notification was working normally, the notification of increased affection should have popped up by now.

Lu Zhuxin couldn’t meet with Song Shiyuan now.

Qu Qingtang also didn’t want her to meet Song Shiyuan again.

The little fox held old feelings for that little sword cultivator. Even if this affection wasn’t romantic love, Qu Qingtang didn’t want complications in such matters.

So, to be safe, handling Song Shiyuan early was best.

Previously, Qu Qingtang had Song Shiyuan stay in Fox Palace because Qu Qingtang wanted to use her to get close to Lu Zhuxin.

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But now, Lu Zhuxin was about to open her heart to her.

Then continuing to let Song Shiyuan stay in Fox Palace served no purpose.

And conveniently, right now that little fox had also given Qu Qingtang a legitimate reason to handle Song Shiyuan.

She would send Song Shiyuan away from Fox Palace.

This matter, Qu Qingtang had to do herself.

…

After explaining her plan to Lu Zhuxin, Qu Qingtang went alone to the courtyard where Song Shiyuan was.

At this moment, Song Shiyuan was holding a broom, staring blankly at the gurgling flowing stream.

Qu Qingtang discovered that after a night, Song Shiyuan’s face no longer showed the dejection from before.

She looked much better mentally than last night, with more vitality in her eyes.

She quietly gazed at the stream, thinking of something unknown, her face even carrying a faint smile.

Qu Qingtang was somewhat surprised.

Had Song Shiyuan emerged from the gloom?

Had someone said something to her? Or had she figured it out herself?

“Little Shiyuan.” Qu Qingtang called gently.

Song Shiyuan heard the voice. She turned her head and saw Qu Qingtang.

“Master.” A trace of surprise flashed through Song Shiyuan’s eyes.

After Master went to find the Fox Monarch, she hadn’t returned all night.

She hadn’t expected to see Master here.

Moreover, looking at Master’s appearance, she came to find her?

Could it be?

Song Shiyuan thought of last night’s events.

Her eyes brightened and she immediately approached.

“Master, did you ask the Fox Monarch for me? What did she say?”

Qu Qingtang looked at Song Shiyuan. She could see the eyes full of anticipation.

Look, such a pure young girl’s heart.

Such beautiful young feelings, such innocent romantic, yet passionate and pure love.

Unfortunately, deception was deception. Lies would forever only be lies.

A young girl’s love shadowed by lies would only be stained with filthy impurities.

It would never become pure.

A smile appeared at the corner of Qu Qingtang’s mouth. She gazed at Song Shiyuan’s eyes.

What a pity. These eyes that had only just recovered their vitality would be shadowed again.

Song Shiyuan would have no more chances.

“Little Shiyuan, I did ask her for you.” Qu Qingtang said gently.

In front of Song Shiyuan, she always maintained this appearance of a gentle, good master.

“What did the Fox Monarch say?” Song Shiyuan asked urgently.

“She told me…”