Chapter 1297 - The Mystery of the Nine Tails

Rhu Xiaoming and Gu Yanying both looked at Xiao An. She was completely calm. Her face was not twisted at all, and she did not give off even a hint of murderousness as if she was merely talking about something ordinary. Only Li Qingshan existed in her eyes.

Li Qingshan was taken aback as well, rather surprised by this. From a certain perspective, that was almost no different from his destruction of the world.

However, he had made the s.p.a.ce-devouring beast devour the nine provinces to force Si Long into revealing an opening. It caused a lot of destruction, but it was basically all barren land. There were basically no living creatures involved.

If he could kill Si Long here and now, then all of it would just end like that. He possessed resolve, but he still did his best to avoid pointless slaughter.

I disagree! Thats going too far!

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Li Fengyuan could no longer care about his fear for Xiao An, leaping to his feet abruptly. The phoenix was still a bird of benevolence at the end of the day.

Li Qingshan ignored him. He asked with a smile, What do you think?

Rhu Xiaoming took a sip of alcohol and glanced at Li Qingshan. He said nothing.

Gu Yanying played around with the alcohol cup with her slender fingers. Even if we support that idea, are you really going to just back down like this today? We might as well wait until after today. We can talk about this if you fail to take down Si Long today and still survive somehow!

Yanying be the one who knows me!

Li Qingshan laughed aloud. His voice shook up the mountains.

Having reached this point, if he still backed down, his influence and momentum would definitely decline. He was better off simply leaving the nine provinces instead of dragging all the living creatures down with him.

Xiao An lowered her head, rather dejected.

I understand. Youre concerned for my safety. You dont want me to take the risk. As a result, despite knowing my decision, you still mentioned it.

Li Qingshan pulled her into his arms and planted a heavy kiss on her tender cheek.

Xiao An smiled with a slight blush; it was like the melting of glaciers, the glorious bloom of flowers in spring.

In other words Im just the idiot? Li Fengyuan pointed at himself and asked in disbelief.

My foolish son, just stick with cooking your meat!

Li Fengyuan sat down in dejection. Once again, he felt like he was rather undeserving of the t.i.tle of the Meat-stewing Heavenly King.

Li Qingshan waved his hand and formed a barrier with the Spirit Turtles Profound Sh.e.l.l. He became serious.

Today is indeed a fine opportunity. When the Clam King of Mirage Sea ascended, she specially left behind a clone to deal with Si Long. She went to the Dragon province many years ago. Originally, I thought she would make a mess in the imperial court of Great Xia, but Ive never heard any news about her since then. She was probably waiting for Si Long to return in person. She visited me in my dreams a few days ago and specially reminded me to come today

He described the various details of the dream, especially the final sight he saw.

No wonder youre so determined, but I feel rather perplexed. The Jade palace is the Nine-tailed Fox Empresss territory after all. Can a mere clone of the Clam King of Mirage Sea really set up a powerful ambush there? Even if shes actually after Si Long, shes not a particularly powerful source of help. The Heavenly Frost Wolf King failed to even withstand a single strike from you. As a result, could that be a trap to specially lure you here?

Gu Yanyings hawk eyes narrowed slightly and gazed at the Jade palace in the distance.

The person with the umbrella you saw at the end of your dream is most likely the Nine-tailed Fox Empress. Its said that she carries an umbrella like that with her all the time.

Li Qingshan shrugged. He was unconcerned. Perhaps she managed to persuade the Nine-tailed Fox Empress to help us out. He licked his lips. Have you seen the Nine-tailed Fox Empress before? I heard shes the greatest beauty in the world. I wonder if thats true or not.

Gu Yanying said in exasperation, When Si Long became acquainted with the Nine-tailed Fox Empress, your eightieth ancestor hadnt even been born yet! She might not have held a formal wedding with Si Long, but she actually became the empress of Great Xia a long time ago. For the past five thousand years, shes been constantly enjoying everything that the Great Xia empire can provide to her, so why would she turn against Si Long to help you? If the Clam King of Mirage Sea really has a plan, why didnt she make it clear with you so that we could coordinate with her appropriately?

Li Qingshan said, Probably because shes afraid that Si Long would sense it, which is why she cant make it clear, just in case its given away. Speaking of which, whyre you so worked up?

Its also possible that theyre afraid you might sense it. Dont tell me youve been bewitched? Sparks flew from Gu Yanyings eyes as she observed Li Qingshan. How am I worked up?

Tell me, Xiao An. Is she worked up?

Yes. Xiao An nodded seriously.

Look, and you still dont admit it. Li Qingshan smiled complacently.

Oi, is this the time to discuss how I feel? Li Qingshan, Im very concerned about your mental state right now.

Hows that possible? Its not like I havent seen women before.

Li Qingshan could not help but think of the smile under the umbrella in the golden fields of wheat. He clearly had not seen her entire appearance, yet that sight happened to be so clear. Had he really been bewitched? He shook his head and discarded these thoughts.

Speaking of which, why would the Clam King of Mirage Sea ever a.s.sist Si Long against me?

Rhu Xiaoming said, Hold on, I have a question. Is the Nine-tailed Fox Empress you speak of a regular fox daemon blowing her own horn or an actual nine-tailed fox from the Kingdom of Green Hills?

Li Qingshan said, Whats the difference? Theyre all fox daemons anyway!

Theres a great difference alright, like a snake to a dragon. If shes a true nine-tailed fox, then it would not be strange at all if you were bewitched. Even the Clam King of Mirage Sea you speak of might very well be bewitched.

Li Qingshan raised an eyebrow. Theyre that impressive?

Nine-tailed foxes are a species even rarer than dragons and phoenixes. Theyre born with the delicate beauty of the world, blessed with great beauty among all. Even G.o.ds and immortals struggle to resist their charms. It can even affect far more than just sentient living creatures. Legend has it that the techniques nine-tailed foxes cast are through their charms, not their powers.

The wife of king Yu the Great, Tushan, was a nine-tailed fox. This Si Long claims to be a descendant of Yu the Great, which might just be a farfetched conclusion. However, hes definitely been bewitched as well. Its no wonder that he has split this world into nine provinces and established some Great Xia. He must be trying to please her.

TL: Yu the Great is a legendary king in Chinese mythology who split the land into nine provinces. You can read more about him

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Gu Yanying said, Thats exactly what Im worried about. How can a regular fox daemon leave Si Long so enamoured? If the two of them strike together, I dont think anyone can stand a chance. Why dont we just go and slaughter the living instead?

Rhu Xiaoming said, Though, if she really is a nine-tailed fox, it would be far too strange. They are different from dragons and phoenixes. Most of their species gather in the Kingdom of Green Hills. They rarely wander outside. And according to what you said, she already underwent the third heavenly tribulation five thousand years ago, so how has she still not ascended even now?

There were originally many divine and exotic beasts in the world. The world had even been ruled by the Dragon clan for a very long time. However, these clans and species of great talent all cultivated extremely quickly. Whether they ascended or perished in the tribulation lightning, none of them could remain in a world like this. Nine-tailed foxes were no different.

Gu Yanying said, Probably because she doesnt want to ascend to the Daemonic Beast realm, so shes been waiting the entire time for Si Long to return.

Nine-tailed foxes can proactively choose their partners, but they arent known for their loyalty. Will she really waste five thousand years in a place like this just for the sake of a measly Si Long?

Whether it was a trap or an opportunity, all of the mysteries gathered on the Nine-tailed Fox Empress, affecting the end result of this battle. Even with Gu Yanyings insight and Rhu Xiaomings knowledge, they struggled to make an immediate judgement.

Li Qingshans eyes lit up. Very well then! The Nine-tailed Fox Empress is mine!

Gu Yanying shook her head in disbelief and sighed. Oi, little bro Qingshan, did you hear what we said or not?

Of course I did. Looks like the Nine-tailed Fox Empress really is the greatest beauty in the nine provinces! Hmph, how dare that measly Si Long provoke me! He better watch as I eat his dog, butcher his family, and f.u.c.k his wife!

It was clear from Li Qingshans expression that he was up to no good. He had already begun fantasising the taste of victory.

Xiao An, this b.a.s.t.a.r.d must have been bewitched, right? He must have been bewitched!

Yeah! Xiao An nodded seriously.

The east lit up slightly. Li Qingshan stood up and gazed over. Thank you for your fascinating a.n.a.lysis, everyone. Youve given me a whole new perspective on the situation, but I still have to make a choice in the end. Either I retreat out of fear and slaughter the living, or I give it my all in an attempt to kill Si Long. I choose the latter. So what if Im bewitched? So what if its a trap? Si Long would have never just sat there and waited for me to kill him in the first place! Anyway, I feel like a battle is possible!

Rhu Xiaoming lifted up the cauldron and drank all the soup in one stroke. Then lets battle!

Alright. I really have no idea how you got to where you are right now.

Gu Yanying was powerless. As someone who thought long and deep about everything, she had only ever acted on impulse for the sake of the kunpengs feather. She really was unaccustomed to his brainless charges.

Xiao An has always been coming up with plans for me. Of course, I have my sharp instincts as wellhere he comes!

Li Qingshans eyes lit up. The sun rose up in the east, and a colossal dragon leapt out from the horizon, splitting open the clouds with its head.

At a closer glance, that was not a true dragon, but a fleet of s.h.i.+ps. The s.h.i.+p in the lead was far larger than any one he had ever seen.

Si Long stood on the nose of the s.h.i.+p, s.h.i.+ning brilliantly.

Its Great Xias Sovereign Dragon King!