Chapter 817 - 746: Dense Straight Man

Chapter 817: Chapter 746: Dense Straight Man

In ancient times, the common people worshipped Fox Immortals, and there was even a saying: "Without a charming fox, it cannot be called a village."

As the saying went:

"A thousand years of Cultivation in the deep mountains, shedding mortal bones today to become a Fox Immortal.

Half a frown, half a smile outshining the autumn waters; every pose and gesture intoxicating the spring mountains.

Unmatched elegance unknown to the world, lingering in an otherworldly utopia."

There were Fox Immortals who harmed people, driving them mad or even claiming their lives. But there were also those who were beautiful, captivating, pure, and adorable, and even some who were courageous and righteous. In Tu Xiao’an’s eyes, the White Fox in his arms fell into the beautiful, captivating, pure, and adorable category.

A Demon Fox that had reached the Demon King Level had at least a very positive mindset. She had no thoughts of harming or eating humans; instead, she wanted to accumulate merit and help others. Considering her aunt had died tragically at the hands of humans, it was quite remarkable that she still maintained such a harmless disposition. If this Demon Fox had wanted to commit crimes and seek revenge, her destructive power would definitely not be any weaker than the current Ghost Demon’s.

Humans hunting and killing Demons seemed like a matter of course. It was called subduing Demons and eliminating Demon Fiends—a good, righteous deed. But in the eyes of Demons who had committed no evil, it was incredibly unfair.

A Fox Demon descending the mountain after Cultivation might harbor no malice. Perhaps she simply desired a romance of her own. However, due to their differing identities, falling in love with a human was considered a mistake. Even if their eyes met and sparked a connection, he was still the wrong person, and it simply wouldn’t work out.

"Love cats, love dogs, but do not love humans." A creature like a fox had to have faced countless rejections and suffered immeasurable heartbreak at the hands of humans to utter such words.

"Don’t be sad. If our Xiaoqi wants a Human Demon Love, Brother Snake Emperor will introduce one to you," Tu Xiao’an said jokingly as he wiped away Xiaoqi’s tears. He had many Battle Companions. Whether human or another species entirely, she could take her pick.

"Hmph, Xiaoqi will never look for a human." The White Fox in his arms wore an arrogant and cute expression. "Xiaoqi prefers you, Brother Snake Emperor!" she declared bluntly, not hiding her feelings at all. Her fox eyes sparkled with a strange radiance.

"I didn’t hear that. I didn’t hear that," Tu Xiao’an thought, shaking his head and choosing to ignore her words. These little Fox Ladies were trying to seduce this Snake Emperor again. Even if Tu Xiao’an were to look for a fox, he would seek out their eldest sister. Despite cultivating for who knew how many years, Xiaoqi’s mentality was, at best, that of a little girl.

"Brother Snake Emperor, do you disdain Xiaoqi? Is Xiaoqi not beautiful?" Saying this, the Little White Fox prepared to break free and undergo Transformation to show off her goddess-like charm.

But Tu Xiao’an held her down, preventing her Transformation. What kind of occasion was this? Stop messing around.

Tu Xiao’an then glanced in an obscure direction. The several bosses were all holed up in one spot, while the people from the Demon Management Bureau made no effort to hide. They went about their business just like clocking in for a normal workday. The only difference was that each of them had a bleeding gash on their arm. They left it unbandaged, allowing their blood to drip and emit a deliciously fresh scent. At least, to Demons, it smelled that way.

The personnel of the Demon Management Bureau could actually be called special police, as their duties were no different from ordinary police officers. It was just that one caught thieves, while the other caught Demons. The underlying purpose was the same: maintaining world peace. It was a resounding slogan. To make society more harmonious, ordinary people only needed to live in the naive illusion created by atheism.

Before the War Relics erupted, the Demon Management Bureau had done an excellent job. Everyone believed in science and believed that ghosts and Demon Fiends did not exist in the world. But once the relics erupted, the Demon Management Bureau could no longer keep a lid on it. Furthermore, with the dense Spiritual Qi, it became easier for ordinary people to awaken and embark on the path of Cultivation.

Consequently, everything was brought out into the open. There was no need to operate in secret anymore; otherwise, their work would be too difficult to carry out. Take this current Ghost Demon case, for example. People in an entire street and an entire building were continuously dying. It was impossible to cover up such a supernatural event. With the developments over the past few years, ordinary people were already well aware of what was going on. The government had also begun openly training Martial Cultivators. A new era of martial arts had arrived.

They waited, waiting quietly. Gradually, night arrived, and the dark curtain of the sky fell.

The psychological fortitude of the Demon Management Bureau staff was truly impressive. Even knowing they were abandoned pawns used as bait to attract the Ghost Demon, they remained composed. Even when it was time to get off work, no one left. Some were playing basketball on a massive court, while others were flirting with female colleagues. It looked incredibly harmonious, as if nothing was wrong.

Instead, it was Tu Xiao’an who felt a bit worried. He worried that if they didn’t bandage their wounds, they would bleed to death. Since the Ghost Demon hadn’t appeared, they could only continue to bleed, emitting the fresh scent of blood. Sigh, these people were worthy of admiration. They seemed completely unafraid of death, ready to sacrifice themselves at a moment’s notice. Did they really not value their own lives?

On the contrary, Tu Xiao’an was astonished to find the several bosses sitting together leisurely, playing cards! Holy crap! For individuals with such high Cultivation, how did they have the nerve to sit down and play cards while letting their subordinates bleed out?

In truth, the higher a person’s Cultivation, the richer their blood. As far as Tu Xiao’an was concerned, the first person who should have been bled was that overly dramatic Ling Yihang. He was already at Rank Three Perfection. Even Tu Xiao’an wanted to take a couple of sips of his blood.

Suddenly, a figure in the corridor walked toward Tu Xiao’an. It was City E’s female boss, Shao Qiu. She actually walked over while eating from a tub of potato chips. She looked at Tu Xiao’an, then at the White Fox in his arms, and said, "Aren’t you bored? Do you want to come over and play a few rounds?"

Hmph, those who walk different paths have nothing in common.

Tu Xiao’an said indifferently, "No need, I have my pet to keep me company and chat with me."

"Do you want me to chat with you for a bit?" Shao Qiu offered her potato chips to him in a friendly gesture.

Tu Xiao’an actually didn’t have a very good impression of this woman. She was exceptionally beautiful and had a nice figure, but compared to Luo Ziyun, while her Cultivation might not be lacking, her looks definitely fell a bit short.

"No need."

Have you ever seen a snake that likes to eat potato chips?

But a furry paw reached out toward the chips and grabbed a handful. Tu Xiao’an’s face darkened with exasperation. He had been slapped in the face by the Little White Fox in his arms.

"I’m hungry," Xiaoqi said weakly. Waiting around was boring anyway.

Shao Qiu looked at the Little White Fox with sparkling eyes, acting like a kind-hearted auntie. "If you like them, you can have them all."

Xiaoqi didn’t stand on ceremony and took the tub directly. However, she didn’t dare undergo Transformation to eat the chips because Lord Snake Emperor hadn’t given the word. As a dignified Demon Fox, she could only obediently act as a pet.

"You don’t seem to like me very much?" Shao Qiu suddenly asked, looking at the indifferent Tu Xiao’an.

Tu Xiao’an nodded.

"..." Shao Qiu was instantly rendered speechless. There was no way to continue this conversation.

Tu Xiao’an completely agreed. Who asked, ’Do you not like me?’ right upon meeting someone? Who gave her such a strong sense of superiority? Did every man have to like her? Was it because she was a city’s boss, or because she was a High Rank War God? Unattainable?

"Is she more beautiful than me?" Shao Qiu froze for a moment before suddenly asking again.

Tu Xiao’an nodded once again.

"..." Shao Qiu was speechless once again.

Fine, this conversation was truly dead in the water. The handsome and elegant man before her was truly a block of wood—or, to put it nicely, utterly clueless when it came to women. Could he not give her a little face?