It’s really surprising that the innocent Shanxiao monster doesn’t even know what a man and a woman entwined together, stripped naked, are doing.
It’s no wonder, really. The Shanxiao monster was brought into the cave at a very young age by its companions to cultivate. Due to various circumstances, its companions and brothers all died, and since it rarely ventured outside, the few times it did encounter humans, they were always hasty hikers heading back down the mountain, so it never had the chance to learn anything.
“Are you talking about my older sister?”
A little white fox suddenly darted into the cave, speaking in human language with a woman’s voice.
The white tiger transformed into a young girl with white hair and eyebrows, wearing a white robe. She cheerfully ran up to the eel spirit and the Shanxiao monster. “Elder Brother Huang, Little Brother Five, you have guests here and didn’t even invite me to play with you? Hmm, what’s this! It’s so pretty!”
The white fox saw the crystal ball and showed obvious signs of liking it very much.
“This is a gift from our brothers,” the Shanxiao monster quickly grabbed the crystal ball and hid it behind his back, clearly unwilling to part with it.
The eel spirit seemed more mature. He grabbed the crystal ball and handed it to the white fox. “Little Sister Baihu, if you like it, you can have it. Old Five doesn’t really like it anyway.”
“Who said I don’t like it? I haven’t even had a chance to play with it yet!” Before the white fox could respond, the Shanxiao monster interjected, reaching out to snatch the crystal ball back.
The eel spirit felt a bit annoyed. Old Five really was too simple-minded. The white fox was the younger sister of the Baihu immortal, and offending her could have serious consequences. But he couldn’t really blame Old Five. All the Shanxiao monsters were like that—stubborn and fond of collecting treasures without any flexibility. That was probably why Old Five’s older brothers had died so early.
Indeed, without the eel spirit’s protection, the Shanxiao monster would have perished long ago.
Fortunately, the white fox knew Old Five’s nature well and shook her head with a smile. “No need. I won’t take something that Old Five likes. As an older sister, how could I compete with him for it?”
Though she said that, the white fox still really wanted the crystal ball in her heart.
Seeing an opportunity to make friends, Shui Miao’s mind stirred. He took out a lighter from his pocket and showed it to Old Five. “Old Five, look at this treasure. See, it can even light a fire.” With a “click,” Shui Miao ignited the lighter, producing a small flame.
“Woah! What is this!”
Old Five was immediately excited, his eyes wide with fascination at the little flame.
“Since you like it so much, how about I trade it to you for the crystal ball?” Shui Miao extinguished the flame and clicked it again, producing another small flame.
“Great! I’ll trade with you!”
The Shanxiao monster felt he had made an extremely favorable deal.
Shui Miao retrieved the crystal ball and cheerfully handed it to the white fox, politely saying, “I’m really sorry I came in a hurry and didn’t know you were here, so I didn’t bring you a gift. Now that I’ve traded for the crystal ball, I’m giving it to you. I hope you like it.”
Seeing Shui Miao’s actions, the eel spirit thought to himself, no wonder humans were so formidable; their minds were truly flexible.
The white fox was instantly delighted.
“Woah, Big Brother, you’re so great! You’re just like the Gentleman in White that my sisters often talk about. I really like you!” The white fox was very cute. After receiving the crystal ball and saying a few words, she was about to turn and leave. “I’m going to take this treasure to show my sisters. They’ll definitely like it!”
“Wait a minute…”
The eel spirit quickly called out to the white fox. “Little Sister, if you take this treasure out and show it to them, they’ll surely come asking our friend Shui Miao for more treasures. He didn’t bring that many, so wouldn’t that put him in an awkward position?”
“No problem, no problem. I can give them some rings.”
Shui Miao, relying on his abundance of rings, quickly moved a large handful from the Shengyuan Ring and handed them to the white fox, hoping to make more friends.
After understanding the use of the rings, the white fox was extremely excited. She even kissed Shui Miao and then hurriedly returned with her gifts.
“…”
Seeing this scene, the eel spirit couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.
He had originally thought that Shui Miao only treated them specially, but now it seemed he had been a bit too presumptuous.
Old Five, however, didn’t have such thoughts. He was busy playing with the lighter beside them.
Shui Miao turned around, his mind stirring as he sensed the eel spirit’s thoughts. He sighed and said to it, “Gifts are only surface-level. A true friend doesn’t care about the quantity of gifts but remembers their friends in their heart. When a friend is in trouble, a real friend will step forward to help them through their difficulties. That’s what a real friend is. Of course, making friends takes time. A good mindset is essential. Those with a bad mindset, I won’t bother befriending.”
The eel spirit paused. “Then, what about my mindset?”
“You fool, don’t you know your own mindset?” Shui Miao smiled slightly. “Don’t forget, we are good brothers. The bond between brothers is no less than that of friends.”
“Good brothers…”
The eel spirit felt a surge of emotion, feeling that doing anything for this friend was worth it.
“Exactly! We three are good brothers!”
Old Five also excitedly shouted.
Looking at them, Shui Miao suddenly felt a pang of guilt. Had he truly treated them as good brothers? He had to admit that his words did have a bit of a brainwashing effect. Moreover, he might not be able to live up to being a brother. If they were in trouble, he might not be able to help them wholeheartedly—at least, he couldn’t promise that right now.
Wait…
Suddenly, Shui Miao’s heart stirred. Why did he suddenly feel a sense of sadness?
Based on past experiences, Shui Miao firmly believed this was a very ominous omen given to him by nature.
So, what kind of event did this omen foretell?
Just as Shui Miao was pondering in his mind, a rustling sound came from inside the cave. These sounds were mixed with strange animal cries. Shui Miao scanned his spiritual sense and sensed that a large group of small animals was rushing toward him. Most of them were foxes, along with a few hedgehogs and wildcats.
“Are they coming to thank me, or to ask for more treasures?”
Shui Miao suddenly felt a headache. He had given away gifts too recklessly, leaving him with nothing particularly good to offer anymore. If the Mountain God came now and he couldn’t present an appropriate gift, wouldn’t that provoke the Mountain God’s anger, even endangering the eel spirit and the Shanxiao monster?
Shui Miao suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation and couldn’t help but feel regret deep in his heart.
By being so ostentatious, he was sure to attract many troubles!
“Whoosh… whoosh…”
Suddenly, another gust of wind came. Shui Miao quickly spread his spiritual sense and was shocked to find that many large vampire bats were flying in through another passage of the cave!
“Damn! Now things are getting complicated!”
The bat demons arrived uninvited, and Shui Miao immediately sensed a very ominous premonition.
Hearing the sound of the wind, both the Shanxiao monster and the eel spirit immediately showed fearful expressions.
“Brother, whatever you do, don’t say anything rash. we can’t afford to offend the Bat King!” The eel spirit quickly approached Shui Miao and whispered a warning.
The Shanxiao monster also hastily put away his treasures.
Every place has its conflicts, and this place is no exception.
The fox spirits transformed into seductive beauties, while the bats transformed into monstrous figures in black robes, each with an ugly rat-like face.
The two factions of demons faced off.
The leader of the fox spirits was a snow fox. The snow fox was extremely beautiful, resembling actress Li Bingbing at first glance. Originally, she had come with her sisters to thank Shui Miao, but upon seeing their mortal enemy, the bat demon king, she immediately stepped forward to protect Shui Miao and his companions.
“Blood-sucking old monster, what do you think you’re doing here?”
Snow Fox brandished a gleaming white sword, confronting the hideous Bat King with an unyielding and cold voice.
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