Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 217 The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Stealing Food

After walking for a while in the dense forest, the two came to a small river.

Under the moonlight, the river shimmered with sparkling light, tranquil and profound.

After taking off his shirt, Zhang Xiaofan stepped into the river. The water was slightly cool, and when it touched his wound, Zhang Xiaofan couldn't help but shiver.

As Zhang Xiaofan twisted his body, he was about to carefully wash his wound with river water when he was pressed down by a pair of soft, supple hands.

Zhang Xiaofan was stunned for a moment, then turned his head to look, only to see a head of pure silver hair as white as snow from the Tianshan Mountains. After a pause, Zhang Xiaofan straightened his body.

Behind him, the nine-tailed celestial fox gently cupped the cool river water and washed the shocking wound on his back.

For a moment, neither of them spoke. Only the chirping of insects hidden in the surrounding dense forest created a peaceful atmosphere as they strolled along the stream.

"Did Master Zhang risk his life to save me, just because of Xiao Liu's request?"

After a moment of silence, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox broke the silence first, speaking softly, just like the way she moved her hands, gently caressing, which could inexplicably arouse the desire in others' hearts.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaofan simply shook his head. The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox was taken aback for a moment, then heard Zhang Xiaofan say...

"I only promised Wuya to give the fox clan justice."

"justice……"

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox murmured a few words, and a strange light green light flickered in its beast eyes. Its gaze toward Zhang Xiaofan became increasingly peculiar.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox had initially thought this was just the Taoist priest's explanation, but after receiving the same answer twice, she stopped thinking about it.

However, after gazing at Zhang Xiaofan's retreating figure, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox remained silent for a moment before asking again in a low voice.

"Does the Daoist Master truly wish to help my Fox Clan clear its name? Although I do not know your status or position, I imagine you are a leading figure in the righteous path today. You should understand the uproar this would cause among your human race."

The feud between the Fox Clan and Fenxiang Valley, one of the three major righteous sects, has always been seen by the world as the Fox Clan being utterly wicked, daring to invade Fenxiang Valley and steal the Xuanhuo Mirror.

The fox clan was nearly wiped out in the pursuit of the Xuanhuo Mirror, and was hunted down by the Burning Incense Valley.

But now, someone wants to stand up and say that all of this is the sin of Burning Incense Valley, and that the Fox Clan is not at fault. In fact, they are the victims.

This is undoubtedly absurd for cultivators.

"Some things always need to be done by someone. Protecting the common people means protecting not only the lives of all people, but also the righteous path of the world."

Zhang Xiaofan's voice was deep, yet so firm that no one doubted his determination.

"Some die, and some are born. The cycle of life and death continues, and people reproduce endlessly. But if one goes astray, it will only be harder to turn back. At that time, countless generations of people will suffer the misery of the world."

Hearing the Taoist's compassionate tone, a faint light flashed in the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox's oily green beast eyes, and it even stopped what it was doing.

Zhang Xiaofan waited for a while and saw that the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox seemed to have stopped, so he wanted to put on his shirt.

This action naturally startled the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, who quickly reached out and pressed Zhang Xiaofan down, then whispered something.

"Please wait a moment, Master. I accidentally pricked my hand just now."

As the nine-tailed celestial fox spoke, she even solemnly placed her finger inside her red lips and gently sucked on it.

But the next moment, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox's eyes brightened a bit. The drops of blood in its mouth didn't taste bloody at all; instead, they had a strange fragrance and contained some kind of special energy, just like some kind of spiritual medicine.

The unique aroma captivated the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, and almost unconsciously, it extended its tongue and gently licked Zhang Xiaofan's wound. Instantly, an even richer and more alluring fragrance traveled from its taste buds to the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox's brain, and the strange green spots around its beastly eyes suddenly lit up, emitting a ghostly green light.

The strange sensation on his back made Zhang Xiaofan frown, and he quickly asked what was wrong.

"Miss, are you done yet? If not, I can do it myself."

Zhang Xiaofan's call of "Miss" immediately brought the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox back to her senses.

After regaining her senses, even the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox was stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected that she, with her strong willpower, would be so captivated.

However, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox could also confirm that Zhang Xiaofan was extraordinary. Putting aside everything else, his blood alone was comparable to a spiritual medicine that had been around for thousands of years, and it was of great benefit to demonic beasts.

It can be said that Zhang Xiaofan is now like a walking, peerless elixir.

The taste of that blood was unforgettable for the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox after just one lick. If she hadn't had enough self-control, she probably would have licked the blood again without hesitation.

"Daoist Master, please don't worry. I'm cleaning your wounds. Even a spirit beast like me has the ability to quickly heal wounds and stop bleeding."

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox offered a soft explanation, which stunned Zhang Xiaofan, who was momentarily speechless.

But then Zhang Xiaofan realized that something seemed wrong. He knew a lot about spirit beasts, but he had never known that they had these special features.

However, Zhang Xiaofan didn't think much of it, assuming that the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox was special, after all, it was a primordial spirit beast capable of taking human form.

In terms of strength, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox is slightly weaker than the Water Qilin and the Kui Niu, but it may have some special features in other aspects.

At that moment, Zhang Xiaofan could only endure the discomfort and wait for the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox to clean him up.

Fortunately, although the wound was deep, it wasn't large. Plus, Zhang Xiaofan had a strong physique and could stop the bleeding quickly. Before long, while the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox was still enjoying itself, the wound was cleaned up.

After Zhang Xiaofan took off his blood-stained shirt, he prepared to wash it, but the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox took it from him.

"Master, let me do it."

Zhang Xiaofan did not refuse, but spoke softly.

"After I start the fire, I go into the woods to find some herbs and some food. I'll be back in about 15 minutes."

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox was taken aback upon hearing this, but then she understood that Zhang Xiaofan had deliberately given her ample time to bathe.

It must be said that this Taoist priest is quite thoughtful, quite different from the Taoist disciples I have in mind.

"Then I'll trouble you, Taoist Priest."

The nine-tailed celestial fox chuckled in response, its fox markings adding to its allure.

Zhang Xiaofan nodded slightly upon hearing this, then waded across the river to the bank. After wringing out some water from his pants, he lit a campfire.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox had just washed her clothes clean, hung them on a wooden stick, and was about to leave when Zhang Xiaofan stopped her.

The nine-tailed celestial fox was slightly taken aback. She looked up and saw a hand reach out and gently wipe the corner of her mouth.

"Remember to wipe your mouth clean next time."

(End of this chapter)