novel bin Chapter 120 Would Madam be willing to share a bed with me?
Chapter 120 Would Madam be willing to share a bed with me?
Chapter 120 Would Madam be willing to share a bed with me?
"Done."
Russell shook his head and continued walking towards the Xuanhuo Altar.
Along the way, the Fenxiang Valley disciples who were frozen in ice still maintained their various postures, scattered everywhere like works of art.
Russell walked past them, his icy blue hooves making a crisp clattering sound as they trod the ground.
At the end of the road, a stone tablet comes into view.
The inscription on the stele reads "Imperial Fire Land, Disciples Must Not Enter," and the characters are powerful and vigorous, deeply embedded in the stone, clearly the work of a master.
Russell raised his forelegs and stepped over the stone tablet. The instant he passed it, the coolness vanished, replaced by a wave of scorching heat. The heat was almost tangible, enough to bake a person alive.
The ground beneath their feet began to crack, with fissures spreading outwards like a spider web. The land was scorched black, and a faint dark red light could be seen flickering deep within the cracks—the light of the magma beneath the earth.
Russell did not stop and continued along the path.
The deeper you go, the higher the temperature becomes, and the surrounding air begins to distort. Everything in sight seems to be swaying in water.
Finally, deep in the valley, the view suddenly opened up.
A huge circular altar suddenly appeared before our eyes.
The altar was suspended in mid-air, supported by thirteen white jade pillars, each three zhang (approximately 10 meters) high. Each pillar was carved with intricate flame patterns, with a faint crimson light flowing within them.
At the center of the altar stood a tall and majestic hall, shaped like a pagoda with three stories, entirely crimson. From afar, it looked like a burning flame piercing straight into the sky.
Ascending the steps made of white jade, the temperature that would be extremely hot for a cultivator at the Shangqing realm was no different from a gentle breeze to Russell.
At the end of the altar, on a stone platform, there was a groove. Russell placed the Xuanhuo Mirror into it, and in an instant, the temperature plummeted. Visibly, a blizzard swept in, and everything in front of him was completely covered in pure white. As far as the eye could see, there was only a vast expanse of white.
A deep, slightly surprised, and gentle yet melancholic female voice echoed from the depths of the darkness: "You're not Shangguan Ce? Interesting, it's surprising that a demon clan member could actually invade Fenxiang Valley."
Russell looked up.
In the depths of darkness, a pair of deep blue eyes were silently watching him.
As those eyes drew closer, a colossal creature slowly emerged from the snowstorm.
It is enormous, several times larger than an ordinary tiger. As it walks, its long limbs move in alternating motions, its body displaying a smooth and elegant curve, every muscle perfectly proportioned.
Nine enormous fox tails swayed behind it, and its fur shone with a delicate, satin-like luster. A gentle breeze caused each hair to tremble softly, like a soft cloud.
Well, let me make this clear beforehand: Russell is neither a Fury fanatic nor a Cao traitor, but seeing the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox in such a state still left him feeling quite amazed.
Seeing that Russell remained silent, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox continued, "Did you obtain the Mystic Fire Mirror from Xiao Liu?"
Without the secret techniques of the Incense Valley, no matter how skilled the Ice Deer was, it would never be able to open the third altar. There are only two possibilities for how he was able to stand in front of me: either his cultivation has reached a level that is unprecedented and unparalleled, or he has obtained the Mysterious Fire Mirror.
Russell's lips curled into a smile as he asked, "The 'Little Six' you're talking about, is it a six-tailed spirit fox?"
The white fox's enormous body trembled slightly: "That's right, what did you do to him?"
Knowing Xiao Liu's true form but not his name, and with the Xuanhuo Mirror in his hands, could it be that Xiao Liu has already been poisoned?
"Him?" Russell's face showed a look of reminiscence, his tone somewhat casual: "Years ago, he led a three-tailed fox into my territory, trying to steal my spirit lock, but I captured him."
"and then?"
Its voice remained calm, but its slightly tense body betrayed its inner tension.
Russell looked at it, a mischievous glint in his eyes: "Naturally, it was imprisoned by me. I thought that since this Xuanhuo Mirror is such a good thing, there must be some extraordinary treasure in this Xuanhuo Altar as well, so I came to take a look."
At this point, Russell focused his gaze on the nine-tailed celestial fox: "Now it seems that it truly is an extraordinary treasure."
"I am Russell. My lady, would you be willing to share my bed tonight?"
"————" The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox fell silent.
How so?
The good news is that Xiao Liu has found a wife he can entrust his life to, and she is still alive.
The bad news is that this elderly mother may be heading into the tiger's den before she even escapes the wolf's den.
"Madam?" Seeing that the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox remained silent, Russell frowned, narrowed his eyes, and threatened with a sneer, "Madam, you don't want anything to happen to your son and daughter-in-law, do you?"
The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox's expression was somewhat stiff, and her brain was already in a state of flux.
I can't possibly sacrifice my entire future for Xiao Liu and Xiao San, but if I don't, I don't know how many more years I'll have to suffer in this Xuanhuo Altar. Looking at him, he's incredibly brave and heroic. Should I just give in to him?
Seeing that Xiaobai was visibly conflicted, Russell grinned, took out the Mystic Fire Mirror and threw it forward. The Mystic Fire Mirror landed back on the Mystic Fire Altar.
"Click."
A soft sound.
Instantly, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox felt a lightness around her waist, and the Xuanhuo Chains that had bound her for three hundred years visibly retracted into the Xuanhuo Mirror.
"Thank you!" The nine-tailed celestial fox shook its body in surprise, and its demonic power, which had been suppressed for three hundred years, was suddenly released!
"boom--"
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A tremendous roar surged into the sky, causing the Xuanhuo Altar, which seemed to reach almost to the heavens, to tremble violently, as if it were about to collapse at any moment. Countless pebbles tumbled down from the heights, crashing onto the ground with a dull thud.
She looked up at the sky and let out a long howl.
High in the sky, moonlight shines down.
The nine-tailed celestial fox transformed into human form, completely naked.
The moonlight fell on her shoulders as if it were falling on snow, her skin as white and smooth as jade.
She turned slightly to the side, her shoulders rounded yet still slender, her collarbone gleaming like pearls, a gentle curve rising just right, the hollow holding a faint shadow that rose and fell with her breath, as if hiding some unspoken secret.
"Do you have any clothing on you?"
Seeing Russell staring at her with shining eyes, Xiaobai quickly crossed her arms, and a tail extended from behind her to cover her lower body. She looked both angry and amused, with a seductive charm.
Although demons don't care much about human etiquette and morality, she is, after all, a nine-tailed celestial fox who has given birth and is extremely intelligent.
Most importantly, Russell's eyes were truly shining!
"You'll be my fox from now on, so what's the big deal about glancing at you a couple of times?"
Russell chuckled, turned off the shimmering golden eyes, took a dress from his system space, and tossed it to her.
Xiao Bai selectively ignored Russell's words, thanked him, turned around, put on her clothes, and looked down at the scene in Fenxiang Valley outside the Xuanhuo Altar.
Those ice sculptures stood quietly under the moonlight, lifelike.
Joyful? No.
Is it enjoyable? Not really.
Her face showed neither sadness nor joy.
If it were two hundred years ago, she would have felt satisfied, but three hundred years of sealing had long since worn away her desire for revenge, not to mention that back then, she was the one who first became greedy towards Xuanhuo.
There's no point in discussing cause and effect or karma. Her only question now is: with such a major incident at Burning Incense Valley, where are Shangguan Ce and Yun Yilan? Why can't she sense their presence?
"As Xiaobai was wondering, a purple light flew out from a building and landed in front of them, transforming into a handsome young man dressed in black."
Xiao Yan glanced at Xiao Bai and asked Russell, "Is everything settled?"
"Yes, Xiao Fan's side is almost done too." Russell nodded, glancing at the Tianyin Temple in Han Li's live stream, which had already been breached. The figure wielding the Soul-Devouring Staff was standing in front of the Great Hall of the Great Hero, slaughtering everyone and causing rivers of blood to flow.
Surrounded by five-colored light, Russell transformed back into human form: "Let's go, after we finish this job, we'll all go home."
Xiao Yan nodded. Yunlan Sect, his eldest and second elder brothers, and Elder Hai who was still waiting to be picked up in the desert—he still had many things to deal with in the Jia Ma Empire, and it was indeed time to go home.
Little White stood aside, watching Russell transform from a giant deer into human form, his eyes filled with curiosity.
Such a wondrous transformation technique exists in the world, leaving no trace, as if it were originally one entity, without any trace of magical fluctuations.
Noticing Xiaobai's gaze, Russell turned his head and looked at her with a smile: "Why is my wife looking at me like that?"
Xiao Bai opened her mouth, just about to ask for some time to prepare, when she saw Russell raise the Xuanhuo Mirror in his hand.
He narrowed his eyes, staring at her with a half-smile, his tone carrying a hint of threat: "Madam, please watch your words."
Xiao Bai's expression froze for a moment, then a flattering smile appeared on her beautiful face. She bowed slightly and spoke in a voice so sweet it could smear someone: "Of course, I think that you, sir, are handsome and have an extraordinary temperament, which has made me fall in love at first sight."
"Very good," Russell nodded in satisfaction, raising his hand to interrupt her, "Please maintain this attitude, Madam."
Xiao Yan, standing to the side, sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.
He silently opened the chat group and privately messaged Russell:
Xiao Yan: "These terrible lines, this terrible tone—this Japanese gentleman, please tone it down."
Russell responded with a middle finger.
The two people and the fox then took to the air and left Burning Incense Valley, heading towards the depths of the Ten Thousand Mountains.
Moonlight spilled down, and the rolling mountains stretched out like a frozen black ocean.
Xiao Bai, following beside Russell, finally couldn't help but ask, "Where are you headed, young master?"
"Go see your old friend."
"An old friend?"
Xiao Bai was slightly taken aback, then seemed to realize something, and was even more surprised.
The Beast God has been sealed away for countless years, and even in the southern border region, only a handful of people know of his existence. Yet this guy in front of me actually knows of his existence.
"Does the young master wish to break his seal and have him help you unify the current cultivation world?" she asked tentatively.
Russell shook his head: "If I wanted to unify the cultivation world, I wouldn't need his help."
Xiaobai sensed the confidence in Russell's tone, which made her even more puzzled. If it wasn't because of that, then why would she go to see that guy? Surely not to make friends with him?
Before long, the three of them crossed seven treacherous mountain ranges.
Finally, the destination of this trip came into view.
That was a hole.
It was three zhang high and fifteen zhang wide, with a deep and dark entrance from which a cold wind would occasionally howl, making a sound like the wailing of ghosts. The moonlight shone on the entrance, but was blocked by the cold air and could not penetrate even an inch.
In the center of the cave entrance stands a life-sized stone statue of a woman.
The stone statue was carved so lifelike, with exquisite features, yet it exuded an indescribable sorrow and resolute determination.
The Demon-Suppressing Ancient Cave.
Russell stopped and looked at the deep cave entrance.
Inside the cave, one could vaguely sense an extremely ancient, powerful, yet oppressive aura, lurking deep within.
"Teacher," Xiao Yan called out softly in his heart.
"As expected of the embodiment of malevolence, it is indeed ferocious." A hint of seriousness appeared in the old doctor's voice. Malevolence poses a fatal threat to the soul, and can easily lead to contamination if one is not careful.
Russell told Xiao Yan to get ready so that they could continue negotiating if they reached an agreement, and if not, he would let Yao Lao take over the competition. Then he went into the cave.
The passageway was very long, and at the end there was very little light, only a faint glow that flickered and faded.
"Long time no see. You've brought other people with you this time. Are they your new friends?" A cold voice echoed through the ancient cave walls.
"Don't misunderstand, I was forced to come here. This is the one who wants to see you." Xiao Bai shrugged and raised his chin towards Russell.
"Oh?" The Beast God looked at Russell. He knew Xiaobai's abilities. As the first nine-tailed celestial fox born in the world, she could be said to be one of the most powerful beings in the world besides him. How could she be subdued by a mortal?
Humans are indeed an enviable species, not only for their potential, but also for their abundant emotions and desires.
For example, Russell in front of him, he really didn't understand why he was looking at him with such burning eyes.
"Are you admiring me?" the Beast God asked, puzzled.
Over the years, some have coveted his power, some have feared his uncontrollable nature, and some have tried to exploit him, but no one has appreciated him for his very existence like the man before them.
"Such a perfect creature." Russell swallowed hard, making no attempt to hide his admiration.
The Beast God is, in the setting, an experimental creation made by Linglong by gathering the malevolent energy of heaven and earth.
However, in another world, a beast god would be a naturally born and nurtured being with a clear origin, whose very existence is a manifestation of the Dao.
In short, it is the innate divine created by postnatal beings, which brings together the process and result of material evolution.
Russell didn't even dare to imagine how much time and effort his research on the inner world would be wasted if he missed this guy.