Chapter 200: Chapter 153: Today I Finally Understand What Fox Charm Is
Translator: 549690339
Seeing that almost half of the team fled on sight of him was slightly embarrassing for Feng Qing’an. He had no real intention of attacking these foxes.
[Species: Spiritual Fox]
[Element: Divine, Beast]
[Potential Rank: Commander, Low-grade]
[Combat Level: War General, Mid-grade]
These are spiritual foxes, essentially different from those ferocious foxes who prey on the energy of the human race. These foxes lead their own lives in the mountains without disturbing or harming other spirits. Even their righteous aura wouldn’t oppress them.
“Su Tu, manager of the Su Family in the Wuling Mountain, greets the Taoist Priest!”
The elderly fox with dark red hair, leaning on a cane, walked towards Feng Qing’an. He came forward to greet him with decorum.
Ordinary people often fear demons and spirits that could be lurking in the forest. Yet, for those demons and spirits who actually live in the forest, they are afraid of humans.
In the midst of the deep, old, mountain forest, it is impossible to bump into ordinary people because they cannot reach here at all. Seeing a human in such a place would mean that individual is beyond ordinary.
The elderly fox, as a representative of the Su Family, who was about to propose to another Spiritual Cultivator family, felt immensely uncomfortable at encountering a human in the familiar forest. Its fear was equal to that of an ordinary person encountering a ghost halfway through their journey.
In the human race, those warriors who have undergone rebirth and transcendence, as well as the Taoist priests who feed on the essence of dawn and monks with rosaries, are all sources of fear to it.
As for ghosts and gods, the old fox doesn’t fear them at all. As long as it stays in the mountain, these ghosts and gods can’t threaten it. However, human cultivators are different.
Just like now, it suddenly encountered a human in its own territory without any provocation, which threatened its life.
Unlike the young foxes that ran away out of sheer fright after a mere glance, the old fox knew that trying to escape would be utterly futile after just one look.
Neither the black wolf under the human youth nor the white wolf following him could be resisted by their pack of foxes.
Even if the young man didn’t take any action, his two wolves would be enough to wipe out their fox pack upon his single command.
Having your life and death in the hands of a human is indeed very uncomfortable, but the old fox had no other option but to endure it.
The old fox could only wish and pray that this young man (or a Cultivator with the appearance of a young man) would spare them because they are Spiritual Cultivators and have never hurt any human or any life form in this world.
Despite its hopes, the old tox had also prepared tor the worst-case scenario of being skinned alive, as it couldn’t put much faith in the kindness of humans.
Even if it were to meet such a tragic end, it wanted to buy as much time as possible for the younger ones in its care. Being old and having a short “Lifespan” already, if it could garner an opportunity of survival for its own kind, it would consider it a good end to its life.
“Wuling Mountain’s Su Family?!”
Feng Qing’an was shocked. The demons in the mountains actually formed families. Even in the Qingmang Mountain under the protection of the mountain god, no demon “Family” had formed. The white wolf’s family was somewhat similar, but there were very few members.
“Has the Taoist Priest heard of the Su Family?”
The old fox was a bit excited at the moment. If Feng Qing’an has heard of the Su Family, he might be shown mercy and avoid a disaster.
A long time ago, there was a powerful Demon King from their family lineage, but he had died.
“I have not heard of it before. Today is the first. Where are you going to propose?
Feng Qing’s response brought disappointment to the old fox, but his subsequent question added a bit of joy into the fox’s heart.
Though it was a simple question, it also revealed the young man’s attitude towards them. As long as he didn’t start with a fight, there would be a lot of room for negotiation.
“In response to the Taoist Priest, I’m heading to Autumnhowl Cave to ask for the Li Family’s Miss’s hand on behalf of our second young master.”
Upon hearing Feng Qing’an’s inquiry, the elderly fox answered with utmost reverence. The group was truly following the rites of Three Letters and Six Etiquettes for engagament. The difference is, these ceremonial duties are being performed by the foxes in the mountains.
Even among humans, only respected rich merchants in the city would go through these formalities. Ordinary citizens would just have a casual feast with family and friends. The process of Three Letters and Six Etiquettes is not for commoners to afford.
“Autumnhowl Cave!”
Just hearing the name, he knew it was another fox hole. Feng Qing’an’s eyes showed an eager and curious look. Wild fox spirits were not to be messed with, but these fox spirits with dynastic inheritance, he was very curious to meet. He had no intentions other than to see how beautiful a transformed fox could be.
Traveling was about seeing and experiencing things he had never seen or heard before. Only by exploring and learning could he broaden his horizons..
