Not only Xi Xizhi saw it, but many Imperial Guards also saw the animal.
"Ah...it's a white fox, there really is a white fox."
Their screams probably startled the fox.
The fox stood behind a huge rock, turned around, and stared directly at the group, as if its territory had been invaded, watching them warily.
It didn't turn around, so no one found it strange, because although white foxes are rare, they are still quite common to see.
But when it turned around, everyone saw a pair of blood-red eyes.
"The eyes... its pupils glow..."
Someone shouted, and immediately many people looked at the fox.
Xi Xizhi also noticed that the fox's pupils emitted a faint red light, like a blazing fire.
This discovery reminded them of what the old farmer had said.
"A monster...it's a monster!"
Regardless of the dynasty, people were filled with fear of ghosts and gods.
An Honghan remained cold and aloof, showing little emotion. He merely frowned slightly, glanced at Xi Xizhi, and asked, "What do you think?"
Even though An Honghan didn't finish his sentence, Xi Xizhi clearly understood what he wanted to ask.
“It’s a demon.” Xi Xizhi slowly uttered two words.
Only animals that have gone astray have eyes that glow with a reddish light. Moreover, the fox was surrounded by a black aura that humans could not see, which was also a unique sign that demons had gone astray.
An Honghan's expression was grave, probably because he had the same thought as Xi Xizhi.
Since there is a fox demon here, Old Man Xu's safety is a very worrying issue.
Their whispered conversation went unheard.
Perhaps not wanting to get entangled with humans, wisps of gray mist gradually appeared around the white fox. After the mist formed, it condensed into something resembling a cloud, lifting the white fox up and quickly flying away.
It's true!
This fox really can fly!
Many people couldn't believe what they were seeing, and remained stunned as they watched the white fox disappear into the distance.
Finally, An Honghan broke the silence, saying, "What happened today must not be told to anyone, or else... you will be executed immediately."
If word gets out that there is a fox demon at Broken Heart Cliff, everyone in the capital will panic. To avoid unnecessary trouble, some things must be kept from the people.
Dongfang Youyu gripped the strip of cloth tightly in his hand, his face grim.
Fox demon?
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Dongfang Youyu would never have believed it.
"Your Highness, you should be prepared. The matter of Grand Preceptor Xu is probably related to demons and monsters. I cannot guarantee whether he can be saved." An Honghan spoke frankly upfront, so that if something happened to Grand Preceptor Xu, he could only minimize his responsibility.
Dongfang Youyu is not an unreasonable person. No matter how powerful humans are, they can't compare to demons.
Because the other party possessed magic, while they were merely mortal beings.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I understand." Dongfang Youyu sighed helplessly, his eyes still fixed on the direction where the white fox had left.
"So what should we do now?" Xi Xizhi asked, puzzled. Should they chase after the white fox, or stay put and investigate clues?
"Even if we chase after them now, can we still catch up? No matter how good our lightness skill is, it can't compare to the demon's ability to fly through the clouds." An Honghan stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with coldness. "Besides, we are completely unprepared today. If we rashly go to capture the demon, we will only suffer losses."
After a thorough analysis of the situation, An Honghan finally made a decision: "First, let's look for clues about Grand Preceptor Xu at the bottom of the cliff. After we return to the capital, I will find a way to get rid of this demon."
Xi Xizhi was hesitant about this decision.
Although she had only spent a short time with the white fox, Xi Xizhi was absolutely certain that although the fox had strayed into evil ways, it had not yet killed anyone.
Because a demon who has killed someone will be tainted with the scent of blood, and this scent cannot escape Xi Xizhi's eyes.
The sudden appearance of the white fox sent chills down the spines of many Imperial Guards. Even though they were seasoned veterans, their spirits were on the verge of collapse as they searched among the rocks, fearing that the white fox might suddenly appear from nowhere and take their lives.
The Imperial Guards searched for a long time but still found no clues. With midday approaching and many memorials awaiting An Honghan's attention in the palace, the fact that he could spare half a day to leave the palace and investigate the disappearance of the Imperial Preceptor showed that An Honghan had done more than enough for the Kingdom of Lüyun.
"That's enough for now. Leave a portion of the Imperial Guards here, and the rest will come back to the palace with me. We'll discuss the matter of Grand Preceptor Xu properly once we get back to the palace and think about what to do next."
This is the only option for now.
Xi Xizhi was well aware of her own strength; if she were to truly encounter that fox demon, she would likely only lose.
After all, realistically speaking, she had only been practicing for a few months in this body, and couldn't even fly through the clouds.
Since An Honghan seemed so confident, he must have a plan.
Dongfang Youyu was filled with worry, but he was at a loss for what to do.
First, this is the territory of Fengze Kingdom, and the person who has the authority to speak and make decisions is An Honghan.
Secondly, this was the first time he had encountered a race like fairies, so he dared not act rashly.
With a somber expression, An Honghan took Xi Xizhi's small hand and headed back the way they came.
The Imperial Guards left at the bottom of the cliff were terrified, but they had no choice but to endure it because of His Majesty's orders.
They became extremely vigilant, observing everything around them.
The distance between each person shall not exceed six meters.
This distance, neither too long nor too short, allows others to quickly reach the scene in the event of an emergency.
With mud on the soles of her shoes, Xi Xizhi left a trail of small footprints on the clean marble floor as soon as she stepped into the Panlong Hall.
The instigator showed no remorse whatsoever, swaggering into the room and sitting down on a chair with his little bottom facing down.
An Honghan walked behind, following Xi Xizhi's footprints all the way in. Looking at each similar footprint, a faint smile appeared on his lips, but no one could guess the meaning of that smile.
Because His Majesty would occasionally return to Panlong Palace for lunch, the palace maids and eunuchs would clean the palace beforehand. Seeing the floor dirty by a child, they would all wear long, sour faces.
"Look what you've done." An Honghan walked to the chair next to her and sat down. Immediately, a palace maid brought tea.
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