Chapter 89: Ji Zhou's Protection

  Several small foxes, white and red, looked like fluffy balls. They were naturally very spiritual and saw a young Taoist priest floating towards them from afar. They couldn't help but feel a little scared, turned around and disappeared into the mountains like several flashes of lightning.

  The nine-tailed fox, Hu Shan, was originally meditating in the mountains when he suddenly felt a surge of blood and hurried to the foot of the mountain. There, he saw a grey-robed monk standing below. Hu Shan hastily took a few quick steps forward and said, "Little Fox didn't know that the saint had arrived, and missed the distant welcome. I hope the saint will forgive me."

  "Hehe, I'm an uninvited guest, and it seems I've become a troublesome visitor."

  "The sage is a hard-to-come-by noble guest, please come to the little fox's den for a chat." The Fox Mountain led the way, walking towards the mountain cave. The ancient trees of Qingqiu Mountain reached the sky, and in the hidden forest, many small foxes were hiding, running and playing, creating a lively scene.

  Arrived at the Fox Mountain's cave mansion, the host was invited to sit in the middle, with Fox Mountain accompanying him on one side. After serving a cup of immortal tea, he asked: "Fox Mountain fellow Daoist, do you know why I have come?"

  "The little fox is also curious, but dare not ask, and begs the sage for enlightenment."

  "Do you know that Nüwa sent your junior to the mortal world?"

  "The little fox knew that being favored by the Heavenly Queen was a blessing for the entire Fox clan." Although Huxian said so with his mouth, as a saint who had guided him, how could he not detect the slightest abnormality in Huxian?

  "Hushan, do you think this is a good thing?" The guide asked in pursuit.

  "Xiao Hu thinks it's shallow and doesn't know the intention of Nüwa Shengren, I suppose we won't be taken advantage of."

  "Haha, Fox Mountain, you're indeed an old fox, still not telling the truth until now. Nüwa wants your Fox Clan to transform into beautiful women, waiting for an opportunity to disrupt the imperial court and complete this divine slaughter. How could you not know?"

  The fox mountain listened to the guide's words, and couldn't help but feel a bit of sweat on his forehead. He indeed knew some of it, but he didn't know how Nüwa specifically assigned tasks to the three demons. Now that the guide mentioned it, Fox Mountain had also gone through countless great calamities, especially in the war between witches and demons, where he managed to survive, which was truly extraordinary. How could he not know the danger within?

  "Hushan, the one who started this, will you have no descendants? If your nine-tailed demon fox clan is the one that opened the calamity, I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the consequences of this karma. The Qingqiu Mountain will be filled with white bones."

  "Holy one above, the lives of our entire fox tribe are in your hands. We beg of you, have mercy and save the spirits of Qingqiu Mountain." Hu Shan knew that Nüwa was making the nine-tailed fox tribe a sacrificial offering to the great calamity, and their only chance for survival lay in the hands of the one who had come from afar. Since he had traveled so far to get here, it meant he would lend a helping hand; the key was whether Hu Shan could grasp the leg of the Western saint.

  "Alas, since I've come, I'll help you. Your clansmen can stay here for the time being. I have a task for you to complete, and after it's done, your entire clan can settle down at Mount Sumeru. I'll take care of you."

  As he spoke, a white light flashed into the brow of Fox Mountain, and in an instant, Fox Mountain understood what Jie Yin had done. His face also broke out in a cold sweat. Indeed, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world! Jie Yin's heart was ruthless! The difference between him and Nüwa was that Jie Yin laid the facts on the table, while Nüwa silently led her own clan to death.

  "Thank you for your guidance, I'm willing to listen to your instructions. I have another request, I don't know if you can agree."

  It was a pleasure to meet Fox Mountain, and I'm still very happy. "Well, you say it."

  The white fox turned its head and beckoned a snow-white little fox to come over. The little guy was born not long ago, but he was full of spirit, his black eyes staring at the guide with a hint of fear. "This is the most outstanding junior in the Xiaohu tribe, I hope the saint can take him under his wing. If the little fox is not careful enough and dies in their hands, it would be considered leaving some bloodline for the Hu tribe, please have mercy."

  He beckoned to take a look at Fox Mountain and then looked at the little fox. With a wave of his large sleeve, he put the little fox in his sleeve. "I've accepted."

  "Thank you, Saint." The guide turned around and left. After Fox Mountain gave a few more instructions, he set off straight for the North Sea.

  King Zhou had a great change of heart since his descent into the fragrance, and he was no longer interested in handling military affairs. He only thought about this woman, and at first, he could still hold back his emotions, but later on, he couldn't control himself anymore. King Zhou knew that there were many loyal and upright officials in the court, and if he rashly proposed something, he would be strongly admonished by these people again.

  King Zhou looked around the court and thought of Fei Zhong and Yu Hun, who were treacherous and sycophantic, good at flattering and fawning on King Zhou. Originally, King Zhou had an account in his heart, keeping these two people only to balance out Wen Zhong and Bi Gan, and also wanting to hear some good words. If King Zhou's wisdom was still intact, he would have regarded the two as playthings, but now he urgently needed them to come up with a plan for him.

  King Zhou brought Fei Zhong and You Hu into the palace, King Zhou did not hide anything, he said what he thought in his heart, and let the two come up with a plan.

  Fei Zhong and You Hun were overjoyed when King Xiang of Zhou told them about his plan, considering them as trusted ministers. You Hun hastily spoke up, "Your Majesty, I think you can select beauties from all over the world and have each of the major vassals present a hundred beautiful women to you. By then, your harem will surely be filled."

  As soon as Yu Hun's words came out, King Zhou's face showed displeasure. If he could have chosen a wife freely, would he need to secretly discuss with you? You are really incompetent. Fei Zhong saw the contempt in King Zhou's eyes and immediately understood where Yu Hun was wrong.

  "I humbly submit to Your Majesty, I think Yu Daren's idea is not bad, but at present, hearing that Taishi is leading troops outside and fighting fiercely against Yuan Futong, it is a critical moment, and hastily proposing the selection of imperial concubines may not be allowed by the ministers in the court."

  As soon as Fei Zhong spoke a few words, King Zhou's face immediately improved. Fei Zhong stole a glance and knew that he had spoken to King Zhou's heart, and he was also extremely delighted.

  "I think, beauty lies in quality not quantity. As long as we find one or two exceptional beauties and order them to be sent over, that's all. I suppose Your Majesty, with your vast wealth and power, no one would dare refuse such a request." Fei Zhong's words greatly pleased King Zhou, who thought this way wouldn't burden the people or waste money, and his ministers wouldn't have any objections either.

  You Hun felt extremely displeased when he saw that Fei Zhong had snatched the limelight from him. Upon hearing Fei Zhong's words, he also thought they made sense, but couldn't help wanting to cause some trouble for him. "Lord Fei, it's easy for you to say, but finding a beauty who can truly catch the Emperor's eye is no easy task. If we drag this out for too long, won't that be causing the Emperor distress?"

  "Heh heh, Lord You's words are indeed correct. However, since I dared to propose this idea, it's only natural that I know where this beauty is. I report to Your Majesty, the Marquis of Ji Zhou, Su Hu, has a daughter named Su Daji, who is 28 years old, with a beauty that shines like a heavenly fragrance, and an appearance that surpasses all others. She will surely meet Your Majesty's expectations."

  "Haha, Fei Zhong is indeed good. From tomorrow on, you will be the Grand Master of Remonstrance. If Su Daji is as you said, I will reward you heavily." King Zhou immediately promoted Fei Zhong's official position and was about to summon Su Hu to demand his daughter.

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