In ancient times, they secretly became gods in the deep mountains.

Chapter 85 Dealing with the Fox Demon
After Lu Jinxiu woke up, she was reunited with her parents and son. The family embraced and wept. Upon hearing Gu Yuexi's words, they immediately knelt down in worship.

"We, the common people, will now take our leave."

Before leaving, Madam Lu added, "When I get back, I will spend money to make a golden statue for the Empress and worship it day and night."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Old Master Lu said excitedly, "Your Majesty has found my Jinxiu. I have no way to repay you, so I am willing to make a golden statue for Your Majesty and worship you day and night. I hope Your Majesty will bless my family with a smooth and prosperous future."

"Xing'er, quickly help your mother up, let's go home," Old Madam Lu hurriedly instructed her grandson.

Come back home?

Of course, they should go back to the Lu family. The Liu family has bullied the Lu family for so many years. That's not her daughter's home. When they get back, they'll make their daughter divorce Liu Sheng. If he doesn't agree to the divorce, they'll go to the county magistrate and demand an explanation.

Shuiwa planned to send the group back the way they came.

"Your Majesty!" Liu Xingchen suddenly asked, "How did Your Majesty deal with that fox demon?"

The thought of the fox demon's terrifying appearance and bizarre methods sent chills down his spine. What if the fox demon were to entangle them again?
"Don't worry, I won't give her a chance to harm you." Gu Yuexi understood the implication in his words and made it clear.

Liu Xingchen was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Please do not let that fox demon go. She persecutes mortal women and strips off their skins to take on herself, which is terrifying. If possible, it would be best to kill her."

He quickly explained, "It's not that I'm cruel, it's just that humans and demons are different. The fox demon is persecuting innocent mortal women. If Your Majesty releases her, many more mortal women will suffer."

Madam Lu asked in surprise, "Xing'er, what fox demon?"

She had no idea that her son-in-law's second wife was a fox spirit.

“Grandmother, you don’t know that my stepmother is a fox demon. When she transforms into a fox, she’s taller than a house. Her fur, eyes, and claws are all blood red. I heard from the fairy boy that in order to cover up the fox smell on her body, she peeled off the skin of a mortal woman and put it on herself.”

At this point, Liu Xingchen shuddered.

"Moreover, the reason why I am weak and sickly is because I have been invaded by the demonic energy emanating from her. If she is released again, how many innocent mortals will suffer? Therefore, I beg Your Majesty to kill her."

Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu were terrified when they heard this.

"A fox demon!"

"No wonder, no wonder you bewitched your bastard father and brought your mother home less than a year after she disappeared. So she's a fox demon!"

Madam Lu nodded solemnly.

"From what you've said, she's quite vicious. Thank goodness, thank goodness your mother is alright."

"Xing'er! Your body is weak because you were invaded by demonic energy?" Lu Jinxiu had just woken up and her face was still very pale. Upon hearing this news, she felt as if the sky had fallen.

During the days she was missing, not only did her parents suffer, but her only son was also almost persecuted by the demon.

She knelt on the ground, maintaining her swaying body: "Your Majesty, please save my poor child. He has been weakened by the demon, and I am truly worried about him."

Gu Yuexi exchanged a peace charm for him.

"This amulet has the effect of dispelling demonic energy from the body. If you keep it close to your body for a month, then light the amulet, put it in clear water and swallow it, you will recover your health."

She could have directly dispelled the demonic energy within him, but considering that the accumulated demonic energy had already damaged his foundation, forcibly dispelling it with spiritual power would surely cause him great suffering given his mortal body.

Fortunately, using amulets or similar items to slowly dispel the demonic energy within the body will gradually repair any damage.

Overjoyed, Lu Jinxiu kowtowed and prayed, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty has saved me from my suffering. I am deeply grateful and will dedicate the rest of my life to worshiping Your Majesty's image, offering incense day and night without ceasing!"

Madam Lu helped her frail daughter to her feet and said softly, "Let's go home."

“I have had the courtyard you left before you got married cleaned every day, so you can move in when you go back. You can stay there with Xing’er for now, and after some time I will have your older brother buy you a house outside, so you and your son can live comfortably.”

Hearing her mother's thoughtful consideration, Lu Jinxiu couldn't refuse and could only return to the Lu family home with her parents, taking her son with her. After returning, Liu Sheng returned to the Liu family home in a daze.

Everything at the Liu family's house has long since returned to normal.

The lady and the eldest son have disappeared.

When the master returned from his trip out, he was distraught, pale-faced, and with unfocused eyes, as if he were on the verge of collapse.

The maids and servants dared not offend the master, and all of them kept their heads down and were obedient.

After the group left, Gu Yuexi turned her attention to the fox demon that Huowa and Shuiwa had brought.

"A fox demon!"

Her voice was full of pressure, and the fox demon cried out in surprise.

She was initially furious and wanted to fight back, but upon hearing that voice full of pressure, all her courage vanished in an instant.

"May I ask who you are, and what misunderstanding you have with this humble demon? Apart from stepping into the mortal realm, this humble demon has not provoked you. I beg you to release this humble demon," the fox demon shouted.

This is the Jinsheng Mountain Range!
The fox demon came from here, and she was extremely familiar with everything here.

The Golden Saint Mountain Range is home to the most powerful thousand-year-old demon in the world. She is just over a thousand years old, but she has been living in the mortal world for so long that her cultivation has stopped. She is far inferior to the demons of the same age here, let alone the one who can make her tremble with just a word.

This is a powerful demon!

It's been at least a thousand years!

There's a saying in the mortal world: "A wise man submits to circumstances." Since he knew the other party's cultivation was superior to his own, he could only beg for mercy.

"Your Excellency, please spare my life! This lowly demon's cultivation has been arduous. If I have offended you in any way, I beg Your Excellency to show leniency." A fox demon is a fox demon after all; her voice was delicate and timid, evoking pity in those who didn't know how.

Unfortunately, she encountered Gu Yuexi.

Gu Yuexi chuckled softly: "I should have pitied your difficult cultivation and let you leave to continue your cultivation, but your blood energy is overwhelming and you have harmed countless mortals. In order to prevent innocent mortal women from being harmed by you again, I will not let you leave so easily."

Although she was smiling, the fox demon sensed a murderous intent in her voice.

"Your Majesty, spare me! This lowly demon is guilty! This lowly demon shouldn't have harmed mortal women for selfish reasons. Please forgive this lowly demon, Your Majesty! This lowly demon will definitely repent and mend her ways!" The fox demon gritted her teeth, thinking that once she left, the world would be vast and open. Could this mysterious Golden Saintess still keep an eye on her all the time?

She felt no remorse whatsoever. She believed she had done nothing wrong. Humans and demons are different, so how could she possibly pity the blood offerings?

But when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. When she gets back, she'll definitely kill a few more mortal women to calm her nerves, and most importantly, peel off their skins to restore her own beauty.

Damn!

She had finally found a man to settle down with, and was about to enjoy wealth and luxury in the future, but it was all ruined by this hateful Lady Jin.

"My dear, please spare my life!"

Although the changes in her eyes were subtle, Gu Yuexi noticed them all.

She showed absolutely no remorse.

She used her soul-searching technique on the fox demon, her tone gentle: "This lady does not believe that a demon like you would be so obedient as to give up harming mortals."

"what!"

The fox demon's mind was in turmoil, as if his memories were being forcibly extracted. He was shocked. Was this a soul-searching technique unique to ancient demons from ancient texts?
She was genuinely scared this time.

"Your Majesty, spare me! This little demon knows she was wrong! This little demon truly knows she was wrong!" This time, the expression on her face was somewhat genuine. She knelt on the ground and kowtowed, one after another.