Volume 1, Chapter 17 – Dog Leash

“So, Sister, which aspect of fox demons would you like to start learning about?”

The little fox demon raised both hands, fingers interlaced before her chest, looking completely willing to answer carefully.

“Should we start from the history of the fox demon clan?”

“Or should we start from fox demons’ living habits?”

“Or perhaps…”

The little fox demon smiled innocently, but her clasped fingertips happened to rest right at the neckline of her silk dress.

“Start by learning about fox demons’ bodies first?”

Song Shiyuan’s eyes lowered slightly, her gaze dimming.

Her throat moved unnaturally.

Did this little fox demon truly not understand what she was doing?

Or was this just the nature of fox demons?

Even a little fox demon who had just taken human form and knew nothing of the world would instinctively make such suggestive, frivolous gestures?

“What’s wrong? Sister, didn’t you want to ask me questions?” The little fox demon tilted her head slightly, puzzled by Song Shiyuan’s silence.

“It’s nothing.” Song Shiyuan’s lips curved into a smile. “We have plenty of time.”

…

The sunlight was bright, the Fox Palace prosperous.

Pavilions and towers stood row upon row.

The pure white little fox demon walked along the path paved with bluestone.

On her devastatingly beautiful small face, a faint blush appeared.

“Sister~ Sister~~! Over there is the Fox Palace’s alchemy room. There are very few alchemists among the fox clan, so most of the pills in the Fox Palace are purchased through special channels.”

“Sister~~ Sister~~! If you keep walking that way, that palace is the Fox Palace’s library. Inside are precious texts that the Fox Monarch and the Demon Lord seized from various factions when they conquered in all directions. I heard there are also many secret sword cultivation manuals inside~~!”

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Song Shiyuan’s expression was a bit strange.

Her original intention was to gather some information about the Fox Palace from this little fox demon.

Who knew that after she told the little fox demon her plan, the little fox demon excitedly pulled her out.

As if they were going on a date or outing together.

Although Song Shiyuan had already visited all the places she could within her activity range before.

But at that time, she’d been alone. Many places she couldn’t enter, and she had no way of knowing what those sealed-off places were.

This little fox demon was actually providing her with quite a bit of information.

It was just…

Song Shiyuan glanced at the little fox demon walking cheerfully ahead, chattering on with her introductions.

This was probably how a girl this age should be, right?

Innocent and carefree, lively and cute.

Even a bit noisy.

Rather than how she’d been before, timid and cowardly, weak and fearful.

The little fox demon now was much cuter than before.

When her little mouth kept babbling on with introductions, Song Shiyuan’s gaze mostly remained on her.

She had to admit, having such a lively and cute guide was much more effective than wandering around aimlessly by herself.

“Sister~! Look over there.”

The little fox demon reached out to grab Song Shiyuan’s hand. She pointed at a magnificent great hall ahead.

Song Shiyuan looked in the direction the little fox demon indicated.

That great hall, even just looking at it with the naked eye, gave one a sense of indescribable oppressive might.

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That place seemed to be the center of the entire Fox Palace, suppressing the four directions with magnificent authority.

“What place is that?” Song Shiyuan asked with furrowed brows.

“That’s where the Fox Monarch resides!” the little fox demon explained.

“Usually the Fox Monarch cultivates in closed-door training in the rear hall.”

“Only when guests come will she receive outsiders in the front hall.”

“If the Fox Monarch summons Sister to attend to her, Sister will need to go directly to the rear hall.”

Song Shiyuan nodded expressionlessly.

In her heart, she fiercely marked that area with an X. She shouldn’t walk in that direction unless necessary in the future.

Fortunately, the dungeon imprisoning her martial brothers and sisters from the sword sect was in the complete opposite direction from the Fox Monarch’s residence.

She wondered, where was Brother Shixuan now?

Was he still in the Fox Palace?

Since last time when she’d gotten out of the little fox demon that the sword cultivator’s surname was Song, Song Shiyuan hadn’t been able to extract any other useful information.

The little fox demon didn’t know the detailed information either.

So even now, Song Shiyuan couldn’t confirm whether that sword cultivator surnamed Song really wasn’t Song Shixuan.

However, no news could also be considered good news.

Song Shiyuan thought this way.

Walking along, she suddenly stopped, her expression showing difficulty.

“What’s wrong? Shiyuan Sister?” The little fox demon noticed Song Shiyuan’s expression was off and came over to ask with concern.

“Are you feeling unwell?”

“Mm…” Song Shiyuan smiled helplessly. She raised her hand and pointed at the collar on her neck. “I’ve reached the limit of my activity range.”

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Song Shiyuan had gone too far from her courtyard. The restriction on the collar was triggered and began slowly constricting, choking her jade neck and making it somewhat difficult to breathe.

“Ah!” An expression of sudden realization appeared on the little fox demon’s face.

“I’m sorry! I’m sorry! Sister Shiyuan!”

“Axi was just talking on and on by herself and forgot such an important thing.”

Song Shiyuan looked at the little fox demon’s self-reproaching, teary-eyed appearance, her face helpless.

How could there be such a cry-loving fox demon?

“I’m fine,” she said.

“Sister, let Axi help you,” the little fox demon said.

Song Shiyuan was puzzled. “Help me with what?”

The little fox demon stepped forward, extended her small hand to hook around Song Shiyuan’s neck, then brought her small face close.

Song Shiyuan started, instinctively stepping back.

The little fox demon’s appearance now overlapped with how she’d looked when she first saw her in the dream.

For a moment, Song Shiyuan couldn’t tell whether this was reality or a dream.

She felt herself enveloped by a fragrant aroma.

A warm current of air brushed against her neck, accompanied by a soft, moist sensation.

This strange feeling she’d only experienced in dreams. Now personally experiencing it in reality, her body trembled slightly beyond her control.

The little fox demon embraced her, her lips gently pressing against her collar.

“Little fox demon, you…”

This action was extremely intimate, making Song Shiyuan’s complexion unnatural. Her steady breathing became somewhat disordered.

However, she soon discovered that the feeling of being choked around the neck had disappeared. The tightened collar was also slowly loosening.

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This position didn’t last too long. After a simple press, the little fox demon quickly released Song Shiyuan.

“Do you feel more relaxed now? Sister.” The little fox demon’s eyebrows curved.

“This collar is used to restrict the wearer’s range of movement, but if the collar receives a fox demon’s scent mark, it can temporarily lift this restriction.”

“However, this way Sister can’t go too far from Axi, and every so often it needs to be re-marked, otherwise you’ll still be choked by the collar.”

Song Shiyuan’s eyes showed some surprise. She’d been troubled earlier that this collar restricted her too much. She hadn’t expected this little fox demon would actually have a solution.

Her gaze toward the little fox demon changed and changed again. For a moment, many thoughts flashed through her mind.

That’s right, this thing was like a chain fastened around a pet’s neck.

The other end was either tied in the doghouse or held by the master.

Song Shiyuan had no ability to break the Fox Monarch’s restriction.

But this little fox demon before her, she was both foolish and weak.

If it came to when it was needed, controlling this adorably stupid, silly fox demon would be much easier than breaking the restriction.

“I’m fine now.” Song Shiyuan smiled lightly, her eyes lowering slightly, temporarily concealing some thoughts. “Let’s continue walking.”

“Mm-hmm! I still have many places I want to take Sister to,” the little fox demon said, not noticing Song Shiyuan’s unusual expression.

After walking for a while, Song Shiyuan’s brows suddenly furrowed.

“Wait…!”

A familiar aura appeared in Song Shiyuan’s perception.

“This aura is…”

If her perception wasn’t wrong, that was the aura of a sword cultivator!

Besides her and her martial brothers and sisters, there were other sword cultivators in the Fox Palace!

Who was it? Could it be Brother Shixuan?!