This woman was so elegant and otherworldly that calling her a fairy wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
Yet, she was the white fox immortal, the woman of the Mountain God.
“Big sister!”
Xuehu and the others came forward to greet her.
This woman, with her delicate and ethereal beauty, could be described as nothing less than a celestial being.
Yet she was the White Fox Immortal, the Mountain Deity’s woman.
“Big Sister!”
Snow Fox and the others hurried forward.
Shui Miao’s heart stirred, and he quickly withdrew all his soul-devouring power and wood-element spiritual energy.
After the Stone King’s head flew back to its stone body, he immediately shouted, demanding to continue the fight with Shui Miao.
Shui Miao proactively clasped his fists and bowed. “Stone King, I admit defeat!”
“…”
Shui Miao’s surrender took everyone by surprise once again.
Snow Fox used telepathy to inform the White Fox Immortal of what had just happened.
Upon learning the details, the White Fox Immortal immediately viewed Shui Miao in a new light.
The Stone King felt awkward. “You didn’t lose. Why admit defeat?”
“Lord Stone King, I was already defeated. I know that if you had used your full strength from the beginning, I would have died miserably. Not only did you hold back, but you also gave me chances to recover. You have three ultimate techniques that could have instantly killed me, yet you chose not to use them. For that alone, I have lost. I didn’t just lose in skill—I also lost in character. You are honorable, decisive, and chivalrous—all qualities I deeply admire. In contrast, I resorted to petty tricks to gain an advantage, and I am truly ashamed compared to you.” Shui Miao spoke respectfully, earnestly, and with utmost sincerity.
However, his words were undeniably flattering and ingratiating.
“Haha, you make it sound like I’m so great…”
Upon hearing Shui Miao’s words, the Stone King felt warmth in his heart. His anger completely dissipated, replaced by a sense of embarrassment from the praise.
The White Fox Immortal, quick-witted, seized the moment and added, “Indeed, among us, the Stone King is the most loyal and righteous. His character is beyond reproach. If it weren’t for that, the Mountain Deity wouldn’t trust him so much.”
“Yes, yes! I witnessed it myself—Lord Stone King, you were truly remarkable!”
Snow Fox also joined in with flattery.
At this point, a group of bat demons could no longer stand it. They knelt on the ground.
“Lady White Fox Immortal, this man killed our king. We beg you to uphold justice for us!”
“Yes, Lady! This man is too ruthless. Only his death can quell our hatred!”
“We beg you to kill him and avenge our king!”
“Lady…”
The group of bat demons knelt and pleaded with the White Fox Immortal. Their naturally repulsive appearances became even uglier when they put on pitiful expressions.
“Haha, so the Bat Demon King is finally dead?” The White Fox Immortal let out a cold laugh and suddenly pointed at the bat demons, shouting, “You vampires! Haven’t you harmed enough people? Relying on the Mountain Deity’s trust, how many evil deeds have you committed day after day? I’ve long wanted to kill him! How dare you plead for him? It’s clear you’re no good either—all of you, die!”
With a sudden wave of her hand, the White Fox Immortal snapped the neck of one bat demon.
Snow Fox and the others drew their swords and began slaughtering the bat demons.
Even the Stone King, who had always sided with the bat demons, changed his attitude. His stone fists smashed down effortlessly, killing several.
Shui Miao watched all of this and realized that the White Fox Immortal was anything but simple.
Clearly, she was trying to win him over by killing these bat demons in front of him, earning his trust and making him owe her a significant favor.
Shui Miao felt frustrated. He no longer had any decent treasures left. How could he repay such a favor?
“Thank you, Sister Fox Immortal! Thank you, everyone!”
Courtesy was still necessary, even if Shui Miao knew it was hypocritical.
“Haha, you call me sister!”
The White Fox Immortal seemed delighted. “You know, I’ve always wanted a little brother like you.”
“Shui Miao, would you be willing to become our sister’s little brother?” Snow Fox quickly followed up.
Shui Miao responded immediately, “I’d be more than willing. You are all my sisters, my seniors.”
“No, there can only be one sister.” The White Fox Immortal, overjoyed, took charge. “They can be your little sisters. And as for Lord Stone King here, you can call him big brother.”
“But I’m so young. Is that really okay?”
Shui Miao looked confused.
“Why wouldn’t it be? I was about to suggest the same. If you don’t mind, let me be your big brother.” The Stone King admired strength, and Shui Miao had managed to sever his stone head earlier. He genuinely liked Shui Miao and truly wanted to befriend him.
“Alright then! Little brother pays respects to Big Brother and Big Sister!”
Shui Miao was not a stubborn person. In special circumstances, making friends and being sweet-tongued never hurt.
“Little sisters greet Brother Shui Miao!”
A group of female demons spoke in unison, startling Shui Miao.
He quickly forced a smile.
Being around experts, Shui Miao dared not let his thoughts wander or show disdain for them being demons. If they sensed his true feelings, all his efforts would be wasted, and he’d only bring trouble upon himself.
After everyone got acquainted, the White Fox Immortal invited Shui Miao into the Gathering Immortals Pavilion.
The so-called Gathering Immortals Pavilion was, in fact, a massive cave.
This cave was extraordinary. Its walls were made of jade-like stone, and white circular bronze mirrors were scattered throughout, emitting rays of sunlight. The cave was furnished with tables, chairs, benches, and lush green pines. Not only that, but there were also small bridges over flowing water, pavilions, peach groves, and many birds singing joyfully. Deep inside the cave stood magnificent towers and pavilions, along with numerous immortal stone sculptures. It was a masterpiece of nature, a rare paradise on earth.
“Am I dreaming, Sister Fox Immortal? Is this place real?”
Shui Miao was guided by the White Fox Immortal to a peach blossom garden. The breathtaking scenery left him utterly astounded.
Behind them followed a large group of fox demons dressed in gorgeous attire, each as beautiful as celestial maidens. The Stone King, now transformed into a middle-aged man, carried a large wine jar and rushed into the peach blossom garden like the wind.
“Reality and illusion, illusion and reality,” the White Fox Immortal said as she strolled leisurely. “Everything in this world is real if you believe it to be real, and illusory if you believe it to be illusory. It all depends on how you see it, think about it, and act upon it.”
“Sister, your words give me much to ponder. Yet, at times, the affairs of the world compel us to see, think, and act, whether we desire to or not,” Shui Miao sighed softly. “Sister, if you were faced with a formidable adversary at the Heavenly尊 level, what would you do?”
“This…”
The White Fox Immortal was slightly startled. Noticing the gravity in Shui Miao’s expression, she realized he might be telling the truth. Yet, she couldn’t comprehend how a mortal could have such a formidable adversary. A Heavenly尊! That was nearly as powerful as the Jade Emperor. Shui Miao was both skilled and extraordinary—could he truly harbor some profound vendetta?
Someone like this, she thought, was beyond her reach.
Originally, the White Fox Immortal had intended to take Shui Miao under her wing and nurture him as a trusted follower.
But upon hearing this, she immediately realized that Shui Miao was not someone she could control.
After a pause, the White Fox Immortal said, “If I had such an enemy, I suppose I would train diligently and do everything in my power to seek revenge. No matter who they are, I would never give up.”
“That’s what I think too, Sister. May I ask you for a favor?” Shui Miao planned to ask the White Fox Immortal why he had been unable to develop immortal power.
“Of course, but only if it’s within my capabilities.” Arriving at a pavilion in the peach blossom garden, the White Fox Immortal gestured for Shui Miao to take a seat.
There wasn’t just one pavilion here—there were nine interconnected pavilions.
A large group of fox demon sisters entered the other pavilions and sat down. Their voices were neither too loud nor too soft, creating a atmosphere that was neither noisy nor secretive.
At that moment, the Stone King arrived. He handed one jar of wine to the fox demon sisters, kept another for himself, produced four large bowls, and began pouring wine.
Noticing four bowls, the White Fox Immortal asked curiously, “Are more people coming?”
“Yes, Little Butterfly said she’ll be here soon,” the Stone King replied without looking up.
The White Fox Immortal was slightly surprised. “Didn’t Little Butterfly go to the Immortal Realm? When did she return?”
“Seems like she just got back.”
Clearly, the Stone King didn’t know much.
The White Fox Immortal seemed to suddenly remember something and quickly said to Shui Miao, “Little Brother, Little Butterfly is an inner disciple of the Jade Maiden Palace in the Ninth Heaven. She knows a lot about the Immortal Realm. Why don’t you wait until she arrives to bring up your question? We can all work together to help you find a solution.”
“Sister…”
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. No sooner had the White Fox Immortal finished speaking than Little Butterfly arrived.
Little Butterfly was indeed an immortal. She wore clothing similar to the White Fox Immortal’s, but while the White Fox Immortal exuded a seductive aura, Little Butterfly radiated holiness. Her round face looked serene and pure. Looking at her, one naturally felt a sense of cleanliness, tranquility, and comfort.
“Hello, Sister Fox Immortal. Hello, Brother Stone. And this…”
When Little Butterfly saw Shui Miao, she suddenly froze. “You… are you Shui Miao?”
“You know each other?”
The White Fox Immortal stood up in surprise.
Even the Stone King found it unbelievable and spilled the wine from his bowl.
Seeing the look in Little Butterfly’s eyes—not joy, but shock—Shui Miao’s heart stirred. “Is the Yuxu Sect hunting me?”
“Yes, yes!”
Little Butterfly nodded repeatedly. “That’s right, Shui Miao. They’re everywhere hunting you down, even offering a top-grade immortal artifact as a reward. They claim you slaughtered Yuxu disciples, stole from the Yuxu pill storage, and desecrated the Yuxu founder. They say your crimes are heinous and unforgivable. They’ve issued warrants to all major sects in the Immortal Realm, determined to capture you at all costs. Tell me… did you really do all these things?”
Little Butterfly couldn’t bring herself to believe Shui Miao was a bad person.
“False charges are easy to make when someone is determined to frame you!”
Shui Miao took a deep breath and sat down gloomily.
He never imagined the Yuxu Sect would hold such a grudge against him. To capture him, they’d go so far as to fabricate charges—even accusing him of desecrating their founder.
After the head of Stone Kui King flew back onto his stone body, he immediately shouted, demanding a rematch with Shuimiao.
Shuimiao respectfully bowed and clasped his hands. “King Stone Kui, I admit defeat!”
“…”
Shuimiao’s unexpected surrender surprised everyone once again.
Xuehu telepathically informed the white fox immortal about what had just happened.
After learning the situation, the white fox immortal immediately gained newfound respect for Shuimiao.
Stone Kui King felt awkward. “You didn’t lose. Why are you conceding?”
“Your Majesty King Stone Kui, I was already defeated. I know that if you had used your full strength from the beginning, I would have been killed mercilessly. You didn’t use your full strength, but instead held back constantly, even giving me chances to recover. You have three ultimate techniques that could kill me in an instant, yet you didn’t use them. Just for this reason alone, I have lost. I didn’t just lose in terms of magical skills; I also lost in terms of character. You are upright, courageous, and chivalrous, all qualities I deeply admire. However, just now, in order to win, I clung stubbornly to my advantage, using petty tricks to gain the upper hand. Compared to you, I feel deeply ashamed.” Shuimiao spoke sincerely and respectfully, expressing his heartfelt thoughts.
However, these words inevitably contained flattery and an attempt to please.
“Hehe, look at what you’re saying, I’m not that great…”
After hearing Shuimiao’s words, King Stone Kui felt warm inside and no longer angry, instead feeling somewhat flattered by the praise.
The white fox immortal was very clever. Seeing the situation, she joined in saying, “That’s right, among us all, Stone Kui King is the most loyal and righteous. His character is truly beyond reproach. Otherwise, the Mountain God wouldn’t trust him so much.”
“Yes, yes, just now I witnessed with my own eyes. Your Majesty King Stone Kui, you’re truly amazing!”
Xuehu also flattered him.
At this moment, a group of bat demons couldn’t stand it anymore and knelt down on the ground.
“White Fox Immortal Lady, our king was killed by this young man. Please, Lady, grant us justice!”
“Yes, my Lady, this young man is too ruthless. Only by killing him can we relieve our deep hatred!”
“Please, my Lady, kill him and avenge our king!”
“My Lady…”
The group of bat demons knelt and begged the White Fox Immortal. They were already ugly by nature, and their pitiful appearance while begging made them even more hideous.
“Hehe, so the Bat Demon King is finally dead?” The White Fox Immortal sneered, then suddenly pointed at the group of bat demons and shouted, “You bloodsuckers, do you think you haven’t harmed enough people? Relying on the Mountain God’s trust, how many heinous deeds have you committed day and night? In fact, I’ve wanted to kill him for a long time. You dare to plead for him, which shows you’re not good either. All of you, die!”
Suddenly, the White Fox Immortal waved her hand and snapped the neck of a bat demon.
Xuehu and the others quickly drew their swords and began slaying the bat demons.
Even Stone Kui Wang, who had always favored the bat demons, changed his mindset, smashing his stone fists and easily killing a few.
Shuimiao witnessed all of this and realized that this White Fox Immortal was no ordinary being.
Clearly, she was trying to win his favor by deliberately killing these bat demons in front of him, gaining his trust and making him owe her a huge favor.
Shuimiao was now very frustrated. He didn’t have any decent treasures left, so how should he repay this favor?
“Thank you, my Fox Immortal elder sister! Thank you all!”
He still needed to be polite, despite knowing it was all pretense.
“Hehe, you called me elder sister!” The White Fox Immortal looked very happy. “Actually, I’ve always wanted to have a younger brother like you.”
“Then, Shuimiao, would you be willing to be my sister’s younger brother?” Xuehu quickly followed up.
Shuimiao immediately responded, “I would be honored. You are all my elder sisters and seniors.”
“No, there can only be one elder sister.” The White Fox Immortal was very happy and took the initiative to decide for Shuimiao. “They can be your younger sisters, and this King Stone Kui can be your older brother.”
“Really? Can I be that young?” Shuimiao looked confused.
“What’s the problem with that? I wanted to say the same thing too. If you don’t mind, let me be your older brother.” Stone Kui Wang was someone who only respected the strong. After Shuimiao severed his stone head today, he felt great affection for him and really wanted to befriend Shuimiao.
“Alright then, younger brother pays respect to elder brother and elder sister!”
Shuimiao wasn’t stubborn. In special circumstances, making friends and sweetening his words would never be a bad thing.
“Younger sisters, meet your older brother Shuimiao!”
A group of female demons shouted in unison, scaring Shuimiao.
Shuimiao quickly smiled apologetically.
Shuimiao dared not indulge in random thoughts or look down on everyone being demons while being with powerful beings. If they sensed his thoughts, it would be counterproductive and bring him trouble.
After getting to know everyone, the White Fox Immortal invited Shuimiao into the Gathering Immortal Pavilion.
The so-called Gathering Immortal Pavilion was actually a huge cave.
This cave was very unique. All around were stones like white jade. Scattered everywhere were white round copper mirrors, emitting rays of sunlight. The place had tables and chairs, green pines and cypresses, small bridges with flowing water, pavilions and peach gardens, and many birds singing joyfully. At the deepest part of the cave, there were even pavilions and buildings, along with many stone carvings of immortals, making it a rare paradise on earth, a masterpiece of nature.
“Am I dreaming? My Fox Immortal elder sister, does this place really exist?”
Shuimiao was brought by the White Fox Immortal to a peach garden. Seeing this incredible scene, he felt deeply shocked.
Behind them followed a large group of fox demon sisters, dressed beautifully and all as gorgeous as celestial fairies. As for Stone Kui Wang, he had transformed into the appearance of a normal middle-aged man, carrying a large wine jar, rushing into the peach garden like the wind.
“Truth and falsehood, falsehood and truth,” the White Fox Immortal strolled leisurely. “Everything in this world, if you say it’s real, then it is real. If you say it’s false, then it is false. The key lies in how you perceive it, think about it, and act upon it.”
“Elder sister’s words have given me deep insight. However, sometimes worldly matters force us to see, think, and act,” Shuimiao sighed lightly. “If elder sister had a deadly enemy at the level of a Celestial Sovereign, what would you do?”
“This…”
The White Fox Immortal was slightly taken aback. Seeing Shuimiao’s serious expression, she realized he might be speaking the truth. But she couldn’t understand how a mortal could have such a formidable enemy. A Celestial Sovereign! That was a being as powerful as the Jade Emperor. Although Shuimiao was skilled and strong, could he really have such a deep grudge?
Such a person, she knew she couldn’t afford to offend.
Originally, the White Fox Immortal had intended to recruit Shuimiao and cultivate him as a trusted aide.
But upon hearing this, she immediately realized that Shuimiao was definitely beyond her control.
After a pause, the White Fox Immortal said, “If I had such an enemy, I think I would strive hard to cultivate and do everything possible to take revenge, no matter who the enemy is, I would never give up.”
“I feel the same way, elder sister. May I ask a favor of you?” Shuimiao was ready to ask the White Fox Immortal about the reason why he couldn’t transform into immortal power for so long.
“Of course, but only if I have the ability to help.” Arriving at the pavilion in the peach garden, the White Fox Immortal extended her hand and invited Shuimiao to sit down.
The pavilions here were not just one, but a series of nine connected pavilions.
A large group of fox demon sisters entered other pavilions and took their seats. Their voices were neither loud nor soft, not causing annoyance, nor sounding like whispers.
At this moment, Stone Kui Wang arrived. He handed a jar of wine to the fox demon sisters and took one for himself. He produced four large bowls and began pouring wine.
Seeing the four bowls, the White Fox Immortal was puzzled and asked, “Is there someone else coming?”
“Yes, Xiaocaide said she would come soon.” Stone Kui Wang didn’t even look up as he spoke.
The White Fox Immortal was slightly taken aback. “Didn’t Xiaocaide go to the immortal realm? When did she return?”
“Seems like she just came back.”
Obviously, Stone Kui Wang didn’t know much.
The White Fox Immortal suddenly seemed to recall something and quickly said to Shuimiao, “Brother, Xiaocaide is an inner disciple of the Jade Maidens’ Palace in the Ninth Heaven. She knows a lot about the immortal realm. Why don’t you wait until she arrives and ask your questions? We can all help you figure out a solution together.”
“Elder sister…”
Speak of the devil, as the White Fox Immortal finished speaking, Xiaocaide arrived.
Indeed, Xiaocaide was a fairy. Her clothing was similar to that of the White Fox Immortal, but while the White Fox Immortal exuded a seductive aura, Xiaocaide radiated a pure and holy presence. Moreover, Xiaocaide’s round face appeared serene. Looking at her, one would naturally feel a sense of cleanliness, tranquility, and comfort.
“Greetings, elder sister fox demon, greetings, elder brother Stone. And this…”
Xiaocaide saw Shuimiao and suddenly froze, “You… Could it be you, Shuimiao!?”
“Do you know each other?”
The White Fox Immortal stood up in surprise.
Even Stone Kui Wang found it unbelievable, spilling the wine from his bowl.
Looking into Xiaocaide’s eyes, Shuimiao noticed no joy, only shock. His heart stirred, and he asked, “Is it because the Jade Void Sect is after me?”
“Yes! Yes!”
Xiaocaide nodded repeatedly. “Yes, Shuimiao. They are everywhere, hunting you down, offering a top-grade immortal artifact as a reward. They accuse you of slaughtering Jade Void disciples, stealing Jade Void medicinal herbs, and desecrating the Jade Void ancestors, claiming you have committed unforgivable crimes. They have issued wanted notices to all major immortal sects in the celestial realm, determined to capture you at any cost. Shuimiao, are these things… really what you did?”
Looking at Shuimiao, Xiaocaide couldn’t help but feel he didn’t seem like a bad person.
“When someone wants to frame you, they will find any excuse!”
Shuimiao took a deep breath, feeling depressed as he sat down.
He never imagined that the Jade Void Sect would harbor such hatred towards him, going so far as to fabricate charges just to capture him, even accusing him of desecrating the Jade Void ancestors.
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