Fox Demon: Why did your brother beat you up every day at the beginning of the month?

"Waaaaah, brother, are you really going to leave Tushan?! I'll miss you so much~"

Dongfang Haoyang looked at Dongfang Yuechu, who was clinging to his leg with snot and tears streaming down his face, and pinched the cheek that was leaning towards him with a speechless expression.

"At least try to act convincingly, okay? Look at that upturned smirk of yours, you're probably just hoping your brother leaves, aren't you?"

"How could that be! I was just sad!"

"Stop being so sarcastic! Are you asking for a beating?"

"Hey, hey brother! A gentleman uses words, not fists!" Xiao Yuechu immediately knelt down and stopped crying.

Tu Shan Honghong stood aside, watching Dongfang Haoyang shake the belt in his hand. Xiao Yuechu immediately knelt on the ground, trembling, and showed a fawning expression.

Honghong smiled awkwardly. At the beginning of the month, her relationship with Lord Haoyang... well... seemed pretty good.

"You must stay in Tushan this time, and absolutely do not wander off! I gave my magical artifacts to Miss Rongrong and Miss Yaya; that's enough to protect Tushan."

"Brother? You're really going down Mount Tu?!"

"Nonsense, otherwise why would I give the magical artifact to Rongrong and Yaya?"

"Then...can I have two too?"

Dongfang Yuechu rubbed his hands together with his brother, Chuangfei, with a smirk on his face.

"No, they're all gone."

His voice was indifferent, carrying a hint of dissatisfaction with his younger brother.

"Ah... I'm your own brother! Your own brother~"

"Don't make that disgusting face, or I'll really hit you!"

After Dongfang Haoyang finished speaking, he sighed, crossed his arms, opened one eye, looked at the aggrieved Xiaoyuechu, and slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

With a gentle tap of a finger on the top of Yuechu's head, a small dragon mark was imprinted on Dongfang Yuechu's forehead.

"If even the Divine Dragon Seal can't protect you, then I'm out of options."

Dongfang Haoyang shrugged and walked towards Tushan Honghong with a smile.

"Huh?! Bro, what's this? I've never seen you use it before?"

Xiao Yuechu, of course, had no idea that it was the deepest level of terrifying power that his brother had only comprehended when he reached the Tribulation Transcending stage.

But Haoyang ignored him and walked up to Tushan Honghong, meeting her gaze.

"I'm entrusting my younger brother to you. Although he's a bit immature, he's still a very reliable person. Please, Miss Honghong, treat Yuechu well."

"Of course, if he misbehaves, give him a good beating for me."

Dongfang Haoyang smiled slightly and clasped his hands in a salute.

Tu Shan Honghong pursed her lips, glanced at Xiao Yuechu behind Haoyang, and unconsciously raised the corners of her lips.

"Rest assured, Your Excellency, I will protect Xiaoyuechu's safety with my own life!"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Haoyang smiled faintly, nodded, turned around and ruffled his brother's hair twice, then waved with a laugh and walked outside.

"Fairy Sister, what did my brother say to you?" Dongfang Yuechu tilted his head and looked at the smiling Tushan Honghong.

"It's nothing. Alright, it's time for cultivation now. Let's go to the back mountain to cultivate."

"Okay! Alright!"

I can cultivate with the fairy sister now! Oh my gosh!

Tu Shan Honghong, holding the hand of the excited and bouncy Dongfang Yuechu, headed towards the back mountain.

Dongfang Haoyang smiled as he watched Xiaoyuechu and Honghong's retreating figures. Then, with a flash, he left Tushan and began his secluded cultivation in a hidden cave somewhere in the outside world.

After several days of recuperation, his cultivation level has broken through to the early stage of the Mahayana realm. If he is given another day or two to stabilize his realm, he can completely consolidate his cultivation.

The golden pupils slowly closed, and then a huge golden eye slowly opened in the sky.

"It's time to put an end to this! For the sake of the future of all living beings!"

…………

Two days later.

Inside a brand-new palace in the Huangfengling region.

"Boss! You were looking for me?"

"Alright, Xiao Jin, get ready, it's time for the reckoning!"

As Dongfang Haoyang spoke, he smiled and patted the bronze-skinned man with gold rings on his body in front of him.

"Really! That's great! I thought you were just making empty promises!"

As soon as Jin Linling finished speaking, she scratched her cheek with a slightly embarrassed smile.

"When have I ever made empty promises to you? Rongrong has already given you everything she could possibly give you," Dongfang Haoyang said with a smile.

"Hehe, that's true. Sister-in-law Rongrong is so kind. Huangfeng Ridge is not what it used to be!" Jin Linling chuckled, revealing a set of snow-white teeth.

"Okay, this time you can bring 5 monsters, preferably at the Demon King level or above, but remember, they cannot be below the Demon King level, or they will surely die!"

Jin Linling froze for a second, her eyes twitching slightly.

"Is it really that dangerous?"

"What, are you scared? Then I won't be taking you on this mission." Dongfang Haoyang said with a teasing smile, then sighed and turned to leave.

"No! You gave me my life, boss! It's just one life, please take me with you, boss! I'll accept it even if I die! Please!"

Dongfang Haoyang laughed heartily, turned around with a smile and patted Jin Linling on the shoulder. Looking at Jin Linling's resolute expression, Haoyang was very satisfied.

He never misjudged a demon.

"Let's go, Xiao Jin. If this works out, I won't treat you badly."

"Alright, boss!" Jin Linling stood ramrod straight with a very serious expression.

The two walked towards the outside of the palace.

"Master Daoist! Master Daoist! Greetings, Master Daoist!"

The numerous monsters from Huangfeng Ridge outside, dressed in exquisite fine-threaded clothes, looked at Dongfang Haoyang and bowed respectfully. Dongfang Haoyang nodded in response.

Huangfengling has transformed from an impoverished area where people were barely clothed and often went hungry into a prosperous region where every household has brick houses and meat is available at every meal.

Of course, this was largely thanks to Tu Shan Rongrong, and the monsters of Huangfeng Ridge were also very grateful to Tu Shan's angel investor.

"By the way, boss, who are we going to see later?"

"You are the last one."

"Ah... Boss, you only contacted me at the very end..."

Dongfang Haoyang smiled and gently shook his finger.

"After all, the most important thing is to make a grand finale appearance."

Upon hearing Haoyang's words, Jin Linling's eyes immediately sparkled!

"Don't worry, boss, leave the most dangerous places to me!"

He laughed. Given Jin Linling's reckless nature, Dongfang Haoyang wouldn't entrust him with any dangerous situations.

The Golden Spirit is something not every demon possesses.

Moreover, Jin Linling is someone Haoyang intends to cultivate into a trusted confidant.

"You, tomorrow, will be in charge of taking prisoners at the Dao Alliance with Chu Batian. The other Black Mountain Demon and Centipede Demon King will be dealt with."

"Furthermore, tomorrow, apart from King Samo, Lord Kui of Beishan, the Great Sage of Fanjiang, and more than a dozen demon kings, I will be at your command."

"Ah... I still want to fight..."

"Hmph, taking prisoners isn't easy. If you don't keep a close eye on them, I'll take your head!"

"Don't worry, boss! If I can't handle it, you can use my head as a chamber pot!"

"I can't use such a big chamber pot of yours, you'd better keep it on your belt!"

"Remember, your life is more important. If the situation changes, you are allowed to retreat with the demon kings, understand?"

"Okay, boss!"

Dongfang Haoyang snorted coldly, put his hands behind his back, and flew towards the outside of Huangfeng Ridge with a moved-looking Jin Linling.

"My benefactor!"

As soon as he stepped outside, Dongfang Haoyang saw Chu Batian, who looked excited. He immediately ran over, knelt on one knee, and clasped his hands in a salute.

"Well, tomorrow you and Jinlinling will be the two supreme commanders. I don't need to tell you what to do, right..."

"Don't worry! Batian understands what our benefactor means: fight if you can, but preserve your strength if you encounter danger!"

"Hmm, it seems you've had a good training experience with the Silvermoon Guard."

In just half a year, Chu Batian has already reached the early stage of the Great Demon King realm. Moreover, with his battle achievements and Rongrong's intentional promotion, he has been promoted to the position of Silver Moon Captain, with four captains and hundreds of Silver Moon Guards under his command. He is considered a backbone force on Tushan Mountain.

After patting Chu Batian on the shoulder, Jin Linling and Chu Batian exchanged a glance and hugged each other, punching each other hard in the chest and laughing happily.

Chu Batian and Jin Linling met when they stormed the Dao Alliance with Rongrong and Honghong. They had always been the two foxes' guards. Because they were both straightforward, they got along very well and even became sworn brothers.

"My good brother and I can fight side by side again!"

"Um!"

The two demons hugged each other's shoulders and jumped around with great enthusiasm, which made Dongfang Haoyang both amused and exasperated. However, he was not surprised that the two could become brothers, as their personalities and inherent arrogance were too similar.

"Boss, why don't you become sworn brothers with us too!"

"Me? Forget it, having a younger brother is troublesome enough..."

"Come on, come on!" Dongfang Haoyang's lips twitched, and he only stopped after the two demons toasted him with a cup of sworn brotherhood wine.

"I've already told you I don't believe in this stuff..."

"Aww! Our boss has become sworn brothers with us!"

"From now on, we're brothers!"

"My benefactor, have another cup!"

…………

night.

Dongfang Haoyang lay on the grass, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, gazing at the starry sky.

"Boss! All the manpower has been arranged as you instructed!"

"Okay, you can go down now."

"Um, what are you planning to do tomorrow, boss?"

Dongfang Haoyang clicked his tongue and closed his eyes.

"Get lost, don't keep me from seeing the stars."

"Okay, sure!"

Jin Linling curled up into a ball and rolled around on the ground a few times.

Upon hearing the strange noise, Dongfang Haoyang got up and looked up, and was immediately amused and annoyed.

"What are you doing?"

"Uh, boss, didn't you tell me to get out...?"

"If I tell you to climb, would you actually climb?"

"Of course! I'll do whatever the boss tells me to do!"

Seeing Jin Linling's resolute expression, Dongfang Haoyang rubbed his forehead, thinking that he would probably do anything for this guy without hesitation, even if he asked him to die...

"Okay, you can go now. I need some peace and quiet..."

"Alright, where is the location? I'll tie her up and bring her to see the boss!"

Bang! Jin Linling lay sprawled on the ground, two large red bumps appearing on her forehead.

Dongfang Haoyang put away his smoking fist, lay down with his head in his hands, and continued to look at the magnificent starry sea, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

"Hey, is something on your mind, Boss?" Jin Linling chuckled as he crawled over, carrying a large bag on his head.

"Hey, do you have to be so much like my simp buddy?!"

"Waaah! My boss has accepted me as his younger brother! I can never repay his kindness!"

Hey!

"There's no such thing! If you keep talking like that, I'll elbow you!"

Jin Linling, who was squatting on the ground, chuckled and lay down next to Dongfang Haoyang. She looked up at the night sky with a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth.

"Thinking about your sister-in-law?"

Dongfang Haoyang sighed, a hint of emotion in his eyes, smiled helplessly, and covered his eyes.

"You little rascal, you've really kept things hidden. Neither Rongrong nor my cunning little brother could see through my thoughts."

"Hehe! I can read your mind!"

And that blank stare in his eyes clearly indicates he's longing for something...

Jin Linling chuckled and, mimicking Dongfang Haoyang, held her head in her hands and gazed up at the starry night sky.

Demons value loyalty and righteousness. Last time, Jin Linling changed the duel rules repeatedly and was completely defeated by Dongfang Haoyang. At that time, Jin Linling's heart and soul were completely subdued by Haoyang.

Even if Dongfang Haoyang ordered his Golden Scale Spirit to die, he wouldn't even flinch.

"Winning tomorrow won't be easy, boss..."

"No, quite the opposite. Tomorrow will be my absolute victory, and from tomorrow onward, my name will resound throughout the entire realm of humans and demons..."

"Even the strongest being in this world could not stop me..."

Dongfang Haoyang spoke calmly, as if stating a perfectly ordinary fact.

To Haoyang's surprise, Jin Linling showed no astonishment or shock, as if she truly believed it.

Why don't you have any doubts?

Jin Linling chuckled, looking up at the beautiful starry sky. "I am somewhat shocked, but if what the boss said is true, then it must be something that will happen in the future. It seems that we demon kings are also going to rise to heaven along with them!"

"Hey, aren't you going a bit too far? Besides, I didn't intend to create a dictatorship, or have anyone in the family rise to power... Creating a people-centered world is inherently very difficult..."

Dongfang Haoyang glanced at Jin Linling, who was chuckling, and continued gazing at the starry sky.

Jin Linling sighed and looked at Dongfang Haoyang with some confusion.

"But boss, if you can win, why do you look so worried?"

"You figured it out, huh... Fine, I'll tell you anyway. It's because the real enemy isn't in this world, but rather..."

"In that cave..."

Dongfang Haoyang pointed to a place in the northern part of the brilliant starry sky, his eyes resolute.

"Hole?!"

"Yes, I fear no creature in this world, but I fear that the thing inside the cave might arrive sooner because of me..."

"So, Xiao Jin, when you evacuate, you must fly into Tushan as quickly as possible. I have adjusted the Dragon Bell on the outer perimeter, so you can enter. Remember to be quick if anything unexpected happens, and don't die outside. After all, I quite like guys like you."

"Huh?! Is it because I look a lot like the boss's younger brother?"

"Hmm, maybe a little..."

"Okay, stop bothering me. I want... some peace and quiet."

Jin Linling chuckled and stood up. Then she bent down to curl up into a ball. Dongfang Haoyang watched as Jin Linling slowly rolled into a ball, his eyes twitched, and he delivered a Leo Flying Kick, sending her flying more than a hundred meters away!

"Boss, I'll definitely be back!"

"Seriously... that's enough..."

Dongfang Haoyang rubbed his temples, looking at the night sky. The determination in his eyes wavered slightly as scenes from Tushan kept flashing through his mind.

Rongrong's gentle and lovely smile, Yaya's proud and blushing face, Xiaoyuechu's careful profile as she makes a loving bento box, Tushan Honghong standing blankly on the city wall like a waiting-for-husband rock...

To be honest, she and her silly younger brother do look somewhat well-matched...

Rubbing his forehead, Dongfang Haoyang smiled slightly, spat out the foxtail grass in his mouth, and let his heart sink into the beautiful scenery of the starry sky.

"That brat really screwed me over..."

Originally, Dongfang Haoyang intended to avoid contact with the outside world unless absolutely necessary, otherwise his heart would become as unbreakable as a stubborn rock.

That way, perhaps one can be a player who considers the future of humanity and not be troubled by personal feelings or love.

Unexpectedly, his only caring younger brother was drawn into this game, and he discovered the kind and adorable demons among the demon race, which fundamentally changed his mind.

Putting oneself in the shoes of the world's people, one must find a way to live a good life.

"The future of all beings can be guided, but it cannot be manipulated..."

"Hmm, it feels so cringeworthy..."

"Well, whatever! A new storm is brewing, and no one, not even demons, can escape it..."

"My brat brother is probably still living in the palace, I wonder what they're doing there..."

"Oh well, we'll see each other again soon anyway, I'll make it up to you then..."

…………

Beneath the Bitter Love Tree, Tu Shan Rongrong held the sleeping nine-tailed white fox with tears in its eyes and sighed softly.

Today, Sister Ya Ya insisted on going down Tu Shan, but Sister Hong Hong forcibly stopped her. Afterwards, Sister Ya Ya got angry and took her to the Bitter Love Tree and cried her heart out...

"Sigh... Young master, when will you finally come back...?"

Tu Shan Rongrong gazed intently at the starry night sky, and the image of the handsome young man who smiled at her inevitably surfaced in her mind.

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