Chapter 40: That nine-tailed fox is lurking inside the Sword Sect!

The night gradually deepened.

After about an hour of companionship, Su Li’er couldn’t help but feel a little sleepy.

When Song Ruoxue was finally willing to let go of her frosty expression and put on a gentle smile, Su Li’er felt that this hour of companionship was extremely worthwhile!

It was even more rewarding than the gains from getting close and affectionate.

“Thank you, Little Li. I feel much better.”

“Sect Master, you don’t have to be so polite. We’re all family.”

“Family… Mmm, I should also change a little. At least I can be more enthusiastic and gentler towards Little Li.”

Song Ruoxue said with a sense of relief.

It was as if she had let go of many knots and worries, and her whole person had relaxed a lot.

“Does the Sect Master like Little Li more now?” Su Li’er covered her mouth and chuckled.

—Smack.

Song Ruoxue’s hand came down in a chop, neither heavy nor light. Su Li’er instinctively wrinkled her little nose and covered her head.

“All day long, all you think about is flirting with your Sect Master.”

“Bleh~~~ (Su Li’er stuck out her tongue)”

This is so nice.

The endless glacier has melted, and underneath it is a gentle and warm little stream. This must be what the Sect Master looks like when she truly opens her heart, right?

She speaks with so much more humanity than before.

“What are you thinking about, smiling so happily?”

“Ah… nothing. Little Li was just thinking about how to capture the Sect Master’s heart.”

Song Ruoxue smiled helplessly and raised her hand in a chop again.

Su Li’er quickly hugged her head and showed a vigilant expression, looking like a cat with an arched back at first glance.

Lowering her hand, Song Ruoxue chuckled, “If Little Li is sincere… it’s not impossible to consider.”

Heavens.

‘Is this something the Sect Master would say?’

Su Li’er was shocked and stunned.

“All in all, let’s take our time and see. Little Li is still young.”

‘The big ice cold Sect Master’s meaning is: wait a little longer, and once she’s sure I’m sincere, she’ll be willing to get close and affectionate with me.’

‘That’s right, isn’t it?’

‘Wow!!!’

‘Heaven rewards the diligent. My strategy is finally about to succeed!’

‘Very good, very good. Then I’ll have to work even harder to show my sincerity. I believe it won’t be long before I can live a beautiful life of absorbing lifespan every day!’

Su Li’er’s mind was already starting to fantasize about a life of lying flat.

‘No need to work hard, no need for such painstaking planning, no need for adventures… hehe, a beautiful salted fish life!’

“Oh right, Little Li.”

“What’s wrong?”

“Originally, I didn’t really want to say it, but after thinking about it, I still have to say it…” Song Ruoxue became a little more serious.

“What is it, so mysterious?” Su Li’er was curious.

“The Sword Sect… might have a ghost.”

“What?” Su Li’er was horrified. “Sec-sec-sect Master, don’t talk nonsense. This is a society ruled by law, we must eliminate superstition!”

“What is Little Li thinking about?”

Song Ruoxue gave Su Li’er a strange look, then lowered her voice and slowly narrated.

“A few days ago, the Ten Thousand Immortals told me that there is an undercover agent lurking in the Sword Sect.”

“The Ten Thousand Immortals? An undercover agent…?”

“It’s the Cloud Sea Sword Pavilion we went to a few days ago. Did Little Li hear about what happened there later?”

Su Li’er swallowed her saliva. “…Uh, I don’t know.”

Song Ruoxue thought for a moment and continued, “Later, a demon fox came to the Sword Pavilion, killed the people from the Martial Slaughter Sect, and released the Ten Thousand Immortals on the stone wall.”

“Ah… is that so.”

“All in all, the Ten Thousand Immortals told me that the demon fox has infiltrated the Sword Sect.”

After Song Ruoxue finished speaking, she looked around. The surroundings were empty, and the mountain forest was silent.

Su Li’er’s little heart was pounding. She gave a dry laugh, “Sect Master, could it be a mistake? There are only the two of us in this Sword Sect.”

“Indeed, I also find this very strange.” Song Ruoxue frowned slightly. “Little Li, do you have any clues?”

“I… I don’t know.”

“That’s right, Little Li has never even seen that demon fox.”

“Sect Master, that demon fox you’re talking about… what does she look like?”

“Mmm, extremely rare. She is a nine-tailed fox, with fur that is completely white. As for her appearance…”

As Song Ruoxue spoke, she stared at Su Li’er.

That plain and profound gaze was full of scrutiny, bringing with it a considerable amount of pressure.

After just a moment, Song Ruoxue shook her head lightly and continued, “Her appearance is outstanding, just a foxy face. If Little Li encounters her, remember to find me immediately.”

“Uh… okay, okay.”

Su Li’er was drenched in sweat.

‘Damn it.’

‘What’s going on?’

‘What happened, why did the Sect Master find out about what I did?’

“The words of the Ten Thousand Immortals cannot be a lie. That nine-tailed fox has indeed infiltrated the Sword Sect, but this matter is very strange… infiltration, maybe it just means she’s hiding nearby?” Song Ruoxue murmured.

“Is that possible? Haha… ha.” Su Li’er responded with a forced smile.

Her head was itching, damn it.

‘I’m too nervous, my ears and tail are about to pop out… hurry up and retract them, damn it!’

“What’s wrong with Little Li? Your face hasn’t looked good since just now?” Song Ruoxue showed a concerned expression.

“A little… cold, the weather is too cold… cough! cough, cough!” Su Li’er pretended to be weak and gathered her courage to ask, “That… has the Sect Master had any contact with that demon fox?”

“Sigh.” Song Ruoxue sighed heavily.

“What’s wrong? Why is the Sect Master sighing?” Su Li’er felt a sense of unease.

“I’ve had contact a few times.” Song Ruoxue’s face turned slightly cold. “That nine-tailed fox is extremely detestable, lecherous and shameless, and her methods are very infuriating…”

“Ah… this, is that so? Little Li thinks maybe she’s a good demon…” Su Li’er said sheepishly.

Song Ruoxue shot a cold gaze at her and interrupted her sternly, “Little Li, you are still too kind. You don’t understand the evil of that demon at all. If I have the chance… I will definitely punish her!”

Her words were powerful and bone-chilling.

A fine layer of frost spread across the ground, and it was clear that she had murderous intent.

Su Li’er’s little face was pale. She glanced at the ground covered in frost and said with lingering fear, “Does the Sect Master want to kill her?”

“Killing her would be too easy for her.” A trace of crazed hatred flashed in Song Ruoxue’s eyes. Her tone was very light as she said faintly, “She must be subjected to the ultimate punishment… and then be tied up and brought to the Sword Sect as a gatekeeping pet. In the future, I will have an endless supply of foxes to play with.”

“Hiss…” Su Li’er sucked in a cold breath.

In her mind, all sorts of extremely terrifying images had already appeared.

“I’m sorry, did I scare Little Li?” Song Ruoxue came back to her senses, a hint of apology in her voice. “I have a grudge against that nine-tailed fox, so I lost control of my emotions for a moment.”

“It’s, it’s alright…” Su Li’er’s lips trembled.

“It’s getting late, Little Li should go and rest early.” Song Ruoxue said with a smile. “In the future, if you encounter any similar strange things in the sect, remember to find me in time.”

“Okay… Little Li knows.” Su Li’er tried her best to suppress the turbulent emotions in her heart and forced a smile. “Then… Sect Master, good… good night.”

“Mmm, good night.” Song Ruoxue nodded.

Su Li’er turned around and slowly walked towards her own bedroom.

She couldn’t hold back the expression on her face anymore. Her eyes were teary, and she was extremely flustered and helpless from fear, like a seriously injured and abandoned little animal.

‘Mo… Mommy!!’

‘So scary…’