Qiqi was about to defend herself when a sudden wariness crept in—
Wait, did I feel something? How could she smell it? Could that deep breath she just took have been siphoning my inner energy? No way, the books all say fox spirits only cultivate by absorbing men's vital essence. Since when did women's energy become useful too?
Hmm, this must be a wicked fox.
Making up her mind, Qiqi quietly stepped back a few paces, ready to bolt into the living room at any moment, grab her defensive club, and deliver a one-hit kill to the intruder—or at least knock her out cold so she couldn't harm Rong Yi.
As Qiqi's mind raced with calculations, the fox laughed. "Alright, since you won't admit you're smitten, I'll take it as you're not. In that case, can you spare that handsome guy in your room for me? I've been cultivating alone for centuries, and it's truly lonely. Having a companion to join me—especially another demon—would be wonderful. We could cultivate together and progress much faster."
"Well... but you're a fox."
Qiqi found the request utterly baffling—did Rong Yi even need to cultivate? And if he did, would he want to do it with this red fox? He was a wolf, after all.
The fox landed on the ground, letting out a few tinkling giggles. "What, little girl, are you doubting my charm?"
Qiqi nodded without hesitation.
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"What an honest child." The red fox covered her mouth with a seductive smile, then suddenly transformed into a stunningly voluptuous beauty.
She had almond-shaped eyes and peach-blossom cheeks, her figure graceful and alluring. She wore a sexy red dress, as vivid as a pomegranate flower, with a high slit on one side revealing a stretch of snowy thigh. Her fiery red, wavy hair curled seductively, the perfectly styled ends making Qiqi's eyes go wide—if she wasn't mistaken, this beauty's hairstyle was the trendy "air touch perm," wasn't it? And on her feet, she seemed to be wearing the same nine-centimeter heels as Zhou Zhibi. What was that iconic pattern on the shoe? Chanel?
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The red fox had turned into a gorgeous woman—and a beautiful one wearing designer brands at that.
"What do you think? Shocked by big sister's beauty?" The fox beauty twisted her slender waist, striking a pose in the center of the courtyard with all the flair of a professional runway model.
Oh my god.
Gu Qiqi covered her mouth with both hands, feigning shock.
The fox laughed even more heartily. "Hehehe, though I know my beauty is extraordinary, little girl, you don't have to be so dramatic..."
"B-beauty, Fox Fairy sister, what business do you have here?" Qiqi stammered.
The red-haired beauty crooked her finger. "I want the gem in your hand, and the man in that room."
What?
No way.
Qiqi immediately hid the jade pendant behind her back, trying to explain. "No, this Moon's Guidance is a sacred relic of the demon clan; it's useless in the human world. Besides, you're not a member of the wolf royal family..."
"Qiqi!"
Before the girl could finish, a sharp shout from inside the room cut her off.
It was Rong Yi's voice—"Shut up."
This foolish woman had nearly spilled all their secrets.
Rong Yi had somehow gotten out of bed and was leaning against the study doorframe. He crossed his arms, eyeing the fox spirit in the courtyard with a scrutinizing gaze, his expression dripping with disdain.
"Rong Yi, you're up!" Qiqi rushed to the study door, shielding him with her body. This guy had just fainted from overexertion earlier—was he going to push himself again? No, I have to find a way to get rid of this fox spirit.