Volume 1, Chapter 81 – Wait for You to Save Me

Song Shiyuan took a deep breath.

She couldn’t say anything. The matter of the little fox demon couldn’t be revealed right now.

Song Shiyuan asked, “…How much does the Young Sect Master know about our plan?”

“Sect Master Jiang has already informed the Young Sect Master of all our plans,” Senior Brother Lu’s voice continued. “Since this concerns the Young Sect Master, he naturally must know everything to better coordinate with our operation.”

Song Shiyuan’s heart felt stifled.

Song Shixuan knew everything.

Did that mean the fox clan also knew about their operation?

If the fox clan knew about their operation, wouldn’t that put her martial brothers from Lingxiao Sword Sect in danger?

No… that wasn’t right.

The fox clan had obtained much intelligence about the sword sect from Song Shixuan. If Song Shiyuan’s earlier speculation was correct, then the sect’s Young Sect Master was an extremely important chess piece for the fox clan.

The fox clan wouldn’t simply expose such an important piece so easily.

In that case, even if the fox clan knew about Lingxiao Sword Sect’s plan, they wouldn’t actively sabotage it.

Because Lingxiao Sword Sect’s operation would help the fox clan’s planted agent embed himself even deeper.

Song Shixuan must be fully aware of this, which was why he set the operation time for after the wedding night.

What “enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens,” what “gaining the fox clan’s trust”?

It was all bullshit! That man was simply acting on base lust.

Hu Xian’er must have seen through that man’s true nature, which was why she sent the little fox demon, who had already been marked with an eternal mark, to approach him.

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The little fox demon’s beauty was unmatched in this world. In Song Shiyuan’s eyes, even that charming and alluring Fox Monarch couldn’t compare to her.

For someone who was a lecher, whether they could dual cultivate actually didn’t matter. As long as she was beautiful enough and could perform conjugal rites, that was sufficient.

Thinking of this, Song Shiyuan unconsciously glanced toward the little fox demon who had been silently watching her.

What should I do, little fox demon?

Song Shiyuan felt isolated and helpless at this moment.

Should she reveal everything about Song Shixuan now?

Song Shiyuan had evidence in hand that could prove Song Shixuan had indeed colluded with the fox clan.

But the little fox demon had already said earlier that there might be other traitors in Lingxiao Sword Sect.

If she handed over the evidence and by chance a traitor found out, then Song Shixuan would learn of it too.

If the traitor Song Shixuan learned of this in advance, his identity exposed, he would surely become desperate and reckless.

By then, if he went mad, her martial brothers from Lingxiao Sword Sect would also be in danger.

Even Song Shiyuan’s chance to escape the Fox Palace with the little fox demon would be destroyed.

Song Shiyuan didn’t know who the other traitors were.

What if they were among the Lingxiao Sword Sect rescue team?

They might even be Lu Guan, the one Song Shiyuan was currently speaking with.

“…”

Song Shiyuan rubbed her forehead. She had no proof. Besides Song Shixuan, she couldn’t accuse anyone.

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But undeniably, the possibility existed.

Song Shixuan could have contacted Lingxiao Sword Sect at any time, but he chose precisely this critical moment when the plan was reaching a crucial stage.

Song Shiyuan couldn’t help but suspect someone had tipped Song Shixuan off.

Unknown enemies and an insurmountable challenge. This left Song Shiyuan feeling confused and at a loss.

If Song Shixuan was leaving with the people from Lingxiao Sword Sect, then Song Shiyuan absolutely could not let the little fox demon leave with them.

So how could Song Shiyuan safely get the little fox demon out of the Fox Palace?

The little fox demon watched Song Shiyuan’s troubled and confused expression. Her lips moved slightly.

“Lingxu Sword Sect…” Song Shiyuan murmured.

Though the little fox demon’s voice had been very quiet, Song Shiyuan heard it.

The little fox demon had just said “Lingxu Sword Sect.”

The little fox demon knew Song Shixuan’s true face. When escaping the Fox Palace, under no circumstances could Song Shixuan see the little fox demon again.

“But…” Song Shiyuan quietly said to the little fox demon, “Lingxu Sword Sect… is supposed to act together with Lingxiao Sword Sect.”

Song Shiyuan saw a troubled expression appear on the little fox demon’s face. After a moment, she quietly said, “Huang Shangshang…”

Huang Shangshang?

Song Shiyuan understood. The little fox demon meant to go discuss with Huang Shangshang.

Huang Shangshang had long known there was a mole in Lingxiao Sword Sect. She had said she couldn’t trust Lingxiao Sword Sect.

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If she had a choice, Huang Shangshang wouldn’t cooperate with Lingxiao Sword Sect either.

Moreover, Huang Shangshang already knew about the little fox demon’s existence. She knew Song Shiyuan’s secret.

She would need to be informed about the little fox demon’s identity.

But should she really go to Huang Shangshang?

If she went to discuss with Huang Shangshang, that would mean telling her about Song Shixuan.

Song Shixuan was Lingxiao Sword Sect’s Young Sect Master and should be dealt with internally by the sect.

But if Song Shiyuan told Huang Shangshang… afterward, Song Shiyuan might inevitably face internal sect punishment.

“Junior Sister Song? What’s wrong? Is there a problem?” Senior Brother Lu’s questioning voice came through.

“Senior Brother Lu…” Song Shiyuan tried to fight for it one more time. “Can’t we adjust the timing slightly? Does it have to be after the wedding night? Perhaps we could do it before the ceremony?”

“No.” Lu Guan rejected without hesitation. “Before the bride is received, powerful fox clan members will surely accompany her. Acting then would only alert the strong members early.”

“Our best opportunity remains after the wedding night, when the fox clan powerhouses let down their guard.”

His reasoning was sound and left Song Shiyuan unable to refute.

“Is there really no better option?” Song Shiyuan muttered to herself.

“Promise him, Shiyuan.” The little fox demon’s voice suddenly entered Song Shiyuan’s ear.

Song Shiyuan’s eyes widened in shock. “Why?”

“No!” She immediately shook her head. “I can’t just watch you jump into a fire pit!”

“And…” Song Shiyuan’s voice turned bitter. “I don’t want you to bow in ceremony with someone else.”

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Lu Zhuxin was surprised. So that was what little Shiyuan was worried about.

Since it definitely wouldn’t be Lu Zhuxin performing the ceremony, she really hadn’t considered this point carefully.

This was an oversight on her part. However, for the upcoming plan, little Shiyuan would indeed have to suffer some grievance.

But little Shiyuan should be able to accept it, right?

After all, upright sword cultivators always prioritized the greater good.

“Shiyuan, it’s alright.” The little fox demon’s eyes lowered slightly. “We can’t only consider ourselves.”

Song Shiyuan bit her lip lightly. She could hear the grievance in the little fox demon’s words.

Yes, the little fox demon herself didn’t want to bow in ceremony with that man either.

“But…” Song Shiyuan wanted to say more.

“The ceremony is merely going through the motions,” the little fox demon said. “We’ve already made our vows beneath the marriage tree, so no one can separate us.”

“But what about the wedding night?” Song Shiyuan ground her teeth. “That man… he’ll hurt you…”

The little fox demon pressed her lips together slightly. “I’ll try to stall for time, waiting for you to come…”

“…save me.”

Song Shiyuan understood what the little fox demon’s last words meant.

“Wait for you… wait for the people from Lingxiao Sword Sect to take Song Shixuan away.”

“Then I’ll… leave together with the people from Lingxu Sword Sect.”