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

Chapter 92 Mysterious Fire Mirror

The fox demon was clearly taken aback by Lu Xueqi's question, and paused for a moment before letting out a soft laugh as she murmured something.

"Is it someone who has a grudge against my fox clan again?"

Seeing the fox demon's sorrowful eyes, which seemed to carry a hint of desolation, Lu Xueqi noticed a slight glint of light rising from the Tianya sword in her hand. She then asked in a cold voice.

"You fox demon are quite powerful, and you have long been free from the suffering of hunger, so why do you still steal the livestock raised by the townspeople, and even try to take their lives?"

Although Lu Xueqi's voice was cold, she had no murderous intent. After all, this fox demon had been wreaking havoc in Xiaochi Town for nearly three months without causing any bloodshed, which showed that this fox demon was not a bloodthirsty and murderous creature.

In addition, Biyao's mother died tragically at the hands of the righteous path, which made Lu Xueqi feel more compassionate towards the fox clan of Fox Hill.

However, the fox demon's previous attempt to kill the father and son in its rage made Lu Xueqi's eyes turn colder.

Although there was no killing involved, the person harbored malicious intent and should be punished to reform their ways.

The fox demon seemed stunned for a moment, not expecting that the fairy-like person in front of her was different from other cultivators. Instead of shouting and killing her, she asked her the reason first.

But when she thought of the person she missed dearly, the fox demon couldn't help but sigh softly.

"I only wanted to find some blood food, and I had no intention of harming the people in this town, but those two insisted on coming out to stop me!"

As she finished speaking, a hint of anger flashed in the woman's eyes. Upon hearing this, Lu Xueqi's expression turned even colder, and she gave a soft snort.

"So, in a fit of anger, you're going to kill innocent people?"

"Innocent? How are they innocent?"

The fox demon sneered as if it had heard a joke, and responded.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xueqi's face darkened. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Zhang Xiaofan say in a cold voice.

"How can they not be innocent? They were just trying to protect what was theirs, and just because you want it, they have to give it to you? Are they not innocent simply because they got in your way?"

"Isn't that so? When you human cultivators killed my fox clan, wasn't it because we were demons that you could eliminate us so easily? You humans can kill demons, so why can't I kill humans?"

The fox demon spoke excitedly, her expression filled with sorrow and anger. Lu Xueqi was momentarily stunned, unsure how to respond.

After all, humans and demons are different, and the righteous path has always dealt with demons by eliminating them as quickly as possible.

"Just because they died innocently and tragically, does that mean you can kill other innocent people at will? If that's the case, then if my entire village was slaughtered, does that mean I can slaughter all living beings in the world at will? Does that mean all living beings in the world deserve to die by my sword?"

Zhang Xiaofan gave a cold shout, which stunned the fox demon. She stared blankly at Zhang Xiaofan's cold and angry face, speechless.

In the past, those righteous cultivators would never reason with her. In their mouths, demons should be killed. Even if she said those things, the righteous people would not pay attention to her.

Therefore, when Zhang Xiaofan actually tried to reason with her, the fox demon was stunned.

After staring blankly at Zhang Xiaofan for a moment, the fox demon lowered her head slightly, two clear tears sliding down her cheeks, and murmured in a complicated tone.

"Could it be that, in the eyes of the Taoist priest and the fairy, demons can also be innocent?"

"All living beings in the world, all creatures with a spirit, are born in a state of chaos. The distinction between good and evil lies within their hearts."

Zhang Xiaofan sighed softly, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes, perhaps recalling an old friend. Upon hearing this, the fox demon looked up, staring intently at Zhang Xiaofan, then suddenly knelt before him, prostrating itself deeply on the ground, its three fox tails swaying behind it as it pleaded in a mournful voice.

"I know my sins are grave, and I dare not beg you to spare my life. But my brother has suffered the pain of the icy blood poison without my knowledge. I beg you to save my brother's life. I am willing to accept any punishment. Even if I die and my soul is scattered, I will have no complaints!"

"You did it to save someone?"

Lu Xueqi frowned, as if trying to determine whether the fox demon's words were true or false. But after hearing this, the fox demon lowered its head and said softly, its voice mournful and sorrowful, yet also filled with helplessness.

"If I could save him, why would I be lingering outside this ancient town? I'm just fantasizing that the ancient well has the legendary power to save him."

As she said this, the fox demon looked up at Zhang Xiaofan again, her eyes filled with a pleading look.

"The other demonic aura emanating from you, I suppose, is the person you wish to save?"

Zhang Xiaofan suddenly spoke up, and the fox demon immediately nodded in response.

"Master, your Taoist skills are truly profound. Please save my brother. I, the little fox, am deeply sinful, but my brother has never harmed anyone. Please save him, Master. I am willing to give you my most precious treasure."

As he spoke, the fox demon reached into his robes and pulled out a jade mirror. The mirror was no more than half the size of a palm, with a jade ring of emerald green on the outside, its color vibrant and lustrous.

In the center of the jade ring is a small, mirror-like thin piece, inlaid with an ancient-looking flame totem. On each side of the jade ring, there is a red silk tassel tied to it.

This is the treasure of Burning Incense Valley—the Mysterious Fire Mirror.

Lu Xueqi looked at the jade mirror, her eyes narrowing. Although she didn't recognize the object, she knew it was no ordinary item.

"The Xuanhuo Mirror, the most treasured artifact of the Burning Incense Valley, was the reason your brother was seriously injured, right? Then his injuries must have been caused by Elder Shangguan Ce's Nine-Condensed Frost Spikes?"

Although Zhang Xiaofan was asking the fox demon, his expression was calm, clearly indicating that he was confident. The fox demon was startled upon hearing this, and quickly nodded in response.

"Yes, Master. I wonder if you have a way to save my brother?"

When Lu Xueqi first heard the words "Mysterious Fire Mirror," she was startled. After the fox demon confirmed it, she was filled with anger.

Burning Incense Valley is a renowned righteous sect. The fox demon brother stole Burning Incense Valley's treasure and was injured by his fellow righteous people. How can he be considered innocent?

However, upon seeing Zhang Xiaofan's expression, Lu Xueqi quickly regained her composure. Given her trust and understanding of Zhang Xiaofan, the fact that he didn't react much suggested that the matter was quite strange.

"Do you know that I am a disciple of the Qingyun Sect?"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaofan's words, the fox demon was initially startled, but then gritted her teeth and spoke again.

"I believe in the Taoist priest!"

She has no choice but to trust Zhang Xiaofan now.

After all, Zhang Xiaofan's cultivation level was not much lower than Shangguan Ce's. In addition, there were two divine swords on his back that were far superior to the Nine-Condensed Frost Thorn, and Lu Xueqi was beside him. The fox demon knew that she had nowhere to escape.

"Tell me first, why is this Mysterious Fire Mirror in your possession?"

(End of this chapter)