The fox tribe remained noncommittal, lifting a finger to casually twirl a strand of hair around it. A smile, tinged with a hint of…ambiguity?, graced her eyes as she looked at Jin Bao'er.
"It's so effortless talking to someone smart! I have a rough idea of your objective, follow me!"
With that, she turned and led the way, her hips swaying…
Jin Bao'er didn't harbor any doubts! While caution was always wise, she felt she had shown the fox tribe some kindness, and they wouldn't harm her.
Seeing Jin Bao'er follow, Hu Qi felt a surge of urgency. Disregarding what the Fox Clan Elder beside him might think, he turned and followed.
This scene, observed by the bearded fox Mo, was interpreted as his son willingly aligning himself with his contractor. As a father, he was quite satisfied with Jin Bao'er. Her strength was adequate, and despite her young age, she was intelligent, attractive, and had the remarkable ability to break through Hu Yu's charm technique at first sight! She was someone reliable.
This was something he had already discussed with Hu Yu! As soon as the latter had predicted his son's contractual fate, he had considered this very possibility! Now, it seemed… not bad at all.
Before long, Jin Bao'er was led by the fox into an area of pavilions and towers. A light mist drifted around, lending the surroundings a somewhat eerie and unsettling aura.
Inside a pavilion, the fox tribe sat on a soft couch, her chin resting on her hand. Her gaze, full of alluring charm, was fixed on Jin Bao'er, a faint smile playing on her lips, exuding an intoxicating aura…
Jin Bao'er: "..."
She must be overthinking things! She was a woman!!
She took a deep breath! Her expression remained cool.
"I want to know his current situation?"
Her question was deliberately vague, a test of sorts! After all, very few people knew of Long Li Xing's current predicament, and this Hu Yu's demeanor was rather peculiar.
Indeed, seeing Jin Bao'er's calm demeanor, Hu Yu finally displayed a hint of helplessness! With a feigned, aggrieved pout, she whined.
"You're such a novice, how can you be so indifferent~ You're so beautiful, what a waste of that face."
Jin Bao'er's body stiffened, her composure almost faltering! She could only twitch the corner of her mouth. It was said that fox tribes were astonishingly beautiful! Decisive in nature! Given to debauchery! Unrestricted by gender… yet the ones she had met were nothing like the legends. Now, it seemed!!
Seeing Jin Bao'er's cold silence, Hu Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter. Her already stunning beauty became even more captivating! Completely opposite to Jin Bao'er's aloofness, yet not a whit less beautiful!
"Alright, alright! I'll tell you! You've come for your man, haven't you? Is he currently unconscious? Or rather… is his power about to recover… no! He's getting stronger! That's why he hasn't woken up yet!"
Towards the end, she herself seemed a little uncertain.
"To be frank, when I learned you were coming, I tried to check on your man's condition, but I could only see fragmented glimpses! Simply put, the main reason he hasn't woken up is that power. After so many years, that power has become entangled with too much chaotic residue from the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, even some fragmented memories! It will take time for him to absorb it all at once."
This meant she had to wait, to wait until Long Li Xing had absorbed the memories and power, and shed the extraneous elements before he could awaken!
She frowned, feeling as though she had just been fed a load of nonsense.
Hu Yu, of course, noticed Jin Bao'er's impatience. She gently raised her hand and poured her a cup of water. The fragrance of fruit wafted towards her, instantly dispelling some of her agitation.
"There's another way to wake him! Transferring energy!"
Saying this, she handed the cup to Jin Bao'er, her gaze sincere and beautiful.
"This depends on his cultivation and origin! If he were a Heavenly Emperor, it would require someone of the same level and element, but if I recall correctly, isn't your man the only one in this entire Upper Realm with peak Great Dao cultivation? Heh heh… Great Dao cultivation, there isn't a second one in the Upper Realm!"
Jin Bao'er lowered her gaze, not revealing that she could use the power of the Great Dao, nor that she possessed the aura of the Great Dao within her… She brought the cup to her lips, feigning to drink, but then spoke with a hint of disappointment.
"Is that so… then there's really nothing that can be done!"
Hu Yu's eyes flickered, but quickly returned to normal! Watching Jin Bao'er drink the cup of wine in one go, her smile grew even wider…
A moment later, Jin Bao'er sat in her original position, her eyes closed, motionless, as if she had fallen asleep! The fox tribe spoke softly, her voice a murmur.
"Is the immortal fairy… drunk? Oh… I forgot this is millennium wine, one sip is equivalent to a ton of alcohol."
After speaking, seeing that Jin Bao'er still showed no reaction, Hu Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Her eyes lit up as she reached out to help Jin Bao'er up. Her fair fingers gently traced across Jin Bao'er's face, her movements soft and intimate, her eyes filled with adoration and shy delight…
"You are truly beautiful! I never expected the contractor of that Hu Qi to possess such beauty, heh heh… Why save that dog of a man? Come with me, and I guarantee you'll have a blast…"
As she spoke, her fingers finally touched Jin Bao'er's face…
The next second…
"Swish!"
The pure, peerlessly beautiful white-robed beauty opened her eyes, her gaze clear, devoid of any confusion! Her sharp aura was exceptionally piercing!
In her hand, a long sword radiating a powerful light was held at the throat of the red-robed beauty. The sharp sword intent descended fiercely. Even though the blade hadn't touched Hu Yu, it had already cut her skin…
Red blood dripped from the collar onto her clothing. Hu Yu, however, showed little fear, instead smiling with dazzling intensity.
"As expected of someone so intelligent! An intelligent and beautiful woman like you, why bother with that dog of a man! It's better to be with me… or I could be with you!"
By the end, she had actually blushed shyly.
Zhan Hun trembled with exasperation, its mind buzzing! Before Jin Bao'er could make a move, it lunged towards the wound. The pressure and aura of an immortal artifact descended abruptly, worsening the injury! Blood gushed out, and the fox tribe's face turned pale, unsure if it was from pain or the intimidating pressure.
Damn it, it had followed its master for so long! What kind of seductive sluts hadn't it seen? It had even accepted Tian Shu, yet this was the first time it had encountered a female propositioning its master! Simply unbearable!! Even Uncle Long was better than this seductive slut!
Jin Lingdang and Fen Bei were in a deep slumber, cultivating. Upon sensing Zhan Hun's sharp and angry aura, they awoke immediately, their faces bewildered…
Jin Bao'er also noticed Zhan Hun's annoyance, but she said nothing! She only looked at the pale-faced beauty before her and asked.
"Are what you just said true?"
Hu Yu felt the cold killing intent on her neck, unsure if it belonged to Jin Bao'er or the sword. Though unwilling, she didn't wish to die. She quickly said.
"Of course! I never lie with my innate skills!"
Jin Bao'er stared at her intently, unable to detect any deception. Only then did she retract Zhan Hun! Silently, she comforted it.
"Don't be angry, I didn't know she made me drink to get me… like that!"