Chapter 56: The Eunuch's Fox Pet
The implication revealed in Pei Duo's words made Lin Zhi smile even wider. People like him were certainly difficult to deal with, but they happened to be the type of people he knew best.
They have seemingly different but also similar life experiences. Pei Duo has gone from being a controlled little eunuch to where he is today. He must not have been full of resentment from the beginning. In front of those masters and those people he wanted to bring down, he must have bowed his head and then moved forward step by step.
People in higher positions like to see good faces and hear good words, which is why Lin Zhi always likes to smile and even though he has achieved a certain status, he still doesn't take off his harmless face.
This can even help him screen out some people. If they really think he is so harmless, they will not become his partners but only his prey.
When a person is described as 'easy to approach', it actually explains several problems.
Although he was smiling in his heart, Lin Zhi still controlled his fox face to put on a human-like, somewhat hesitant expression.
"But they all say you are a big shot, the most powerful person in Dai Viet."
Pei Duo did not comment. He just stroked the tip of the fox's ear with his fingertips and rubbed it lightly.
This furry pet is different from flowers, birds and fish. It feels great and the purple fox's appearance is also pleasing.
Seeing that Pei Duo didn't respond, the little fox said disappointedly: "Are you not that powerful?"
When Lin Zhi entered Pei Mansion, he had already decided what kind of personality he would present in front of Pei Duo. After interacting with Pei Duo, he became more certain of his thoughts.
A person who likes to play tricks on others naturally hopes that everyone around him will be well-behaved, or at least not have any schemes or calculations against him.
Judging from the fact that Pei Duo even uses puppets for his maids, he is obviously tired of others playing tricks in front of him, so Lin Zhi simply takes the honest route and plays it straightforward.
The original owner was a simple little fox, otherwise he wouldn't have been deceived.
Lin Zhi does not intend to create a purely simple character, which will appear stupid if he is not careful. Pei Duo does not like people playing tricks on him, but that does not mean Pei Duo likes stupid people. Moreover, the limitation of a pure character is that if he wants to do something, it is easy for the character to collapse and it is extremely easy to ruin the impression.
Hearing the fox's question, Pei Duo pinched the fox's ear and pretended to be silent for a while before saying, "Maybe."
The little fox's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but squat down, his fluffy tail swaying gently behind him.
"I want to make a deal with you."
Pei Duo did not make fun of Lin Zhi's fantasy, nor did he tell him that he was not qualified. Instead, he put on an interested look to show that he was listening.
Too many people or non-human beings have said similar things in front of him. He is always willing to listen and then thoroughly judge their value. However, there are always people who regard this behavior as a symbol of his willingness, and then they are completely disappointed. It is also boring to see his ugly appearance.
"I hope you can get my things back from the Lord of Wu City."
Lin Zhi did not hide anything and told Pei Duo the whole story in a few words, but of course did not reveal her own background.
But even if he didn't say that he was an abandoned child of the fox clan, with Pei Duo's intelligence, he could guess that he was isolated from the fox clan, or at least had no contact with the fox clan now. Otherwise, he could have gone to the fox clan to avenge himself. Why would he make a deal with a human being he was not familiar with?
Pei Duo's eyes only showed a little ripple when he heard the word "Wucheng", and the rest of the time he was in a good listening posture.
He nodded to show that he understood, and looked at the little fox in front of him, who seemed a little indignant because of what he had said, with a look of pity, as if he also felt sorry for his situation.
In this expression, he said: "What can you give me as a deal?"
"I am willing to sign a contract with you, let you command me, and even die for you if necessary."
Lin Zhi listed all the spells he was good at, and introduced 'Calming the Mind' in the middle. He pretended to be guilty while talking about it, as if he knew that this ability was not very offensive.
Pei Duo's expression remained unchanged, as if he didn't notice his ability at all. This was within Lin Zhi's expectations. If Pei Duo had so easily exposed what he was interested in and what he really needed, he would not have reached this position.
Pei Duo propped up his cheek and looked at the little fox in front of him and asked him: "You just saw those two people, do you know who they are?"
The little fox lowered his tail: "Monster Catcher."
"Have you heard of the Demon Suppression Division?"
The little fox's tail completely dropped, and he said dejectedly, "I know."
The original owner also knew about the Demon Suppression Bureau; Yun Lu told him about it.
In the minds of demons and ghosts, the Demon Suppression Officer is their natural enemy and is more terrifying than Taoist priests and monks because they are not in the mountains but in the city, and their responsibility is to quell rebellion and prevent them from causing chaos and running rampant.
The people in the Demon Suppression Bureau might be constables in the government office, the owner of a bookstore, or the storyteller in a restaurant. Sometimes they would also patrol at night with badges on their waists. All the demons and spirits encountered by the Demon Suppression Bureau would be either exterminated or suppressed, and even if they had never caused any trouble, they would be captured and registered.
The original owner was frightened by the Demon Suppression Bureau mentioned by Yun Lu. Although he knew that the Fox Killing Order had been cancelled, he still couldn't hide his fear, so he followed Yun Lu to Wucheng.
"Then why do you think I would make a deal with you?"
"What can a little monster with a weak demonic aura do? Why should I risk my life for you and start a fight?"
Pei Duo sighed softly, as if he felt sorry for Lin Zhi.
Pei Duo watched leisurely to see if the fox demon could give something valuable under such coercion. Thinking of Wucheng, he sneered in his heart.
A hundred years ago, Wucheng has been an absolute thorn in the side and a symbol of absolute shame in the eyes of successive Dai Viet monarchs.
It is ridiculous that within the territory of Dai Viet, we are being controlled by others and have a country within a country.
When he was young, his father had not yet become a capable minister in the eyes of the late emperor, but at that time his father held him in his arms and took him to look at the geomancy map in the study, saying that sooner or later he would return this place to the territory of Dai Viet, and such an achievement would surely be recorded in history.
My father was full of vigor and vitality at that time, but his ideal had not yet been realized because his life was destroyed in the evil fire.
Monster, Pei Duo thought to himself, and his expression remained calm as he looked at the little monster in front of him.
However, what he didn't expect was that the little fox with a very human expression in front of him actually showed a look of self-abandonment after thinking for a while.
"You're right. I'm not qualified to trade with you. I just wanted to give it a try. This is all I can give you. Besides, since you're the leader of the Demon Suppression Bureau, you didn't kill me the moment you found out I was a demon. That's already pretty good."
There was a hint of bitter self-mockery on the little fox's face, and even his amethyst-like eyes dimmed.
He said dejectedly, "Then remember to make me into a fox fur coat so that I can die easily."
Lin Zhi really didn't have any trump cards this time, but being weak actually became an advantage.
Anyway, he can't pose any threat, and he still has the magic of "calming the mind". Lin Zhi believes that Pei Duo will keep him.
If he didn't have this ability to treat Pei Duo's illness, he believed that Pei Duo would really kill him without hesitation.
This was the real deal he wanted to make, but he was doing it in such a covert way that even the other party was unaware.
Since it is impossible to quietly wait for prey to come in and devour him, it might as well choose to parasitize, attach itself in a weak posture, and then achieve its goal step by step.
In order to be true to his character, he does not hide the fact that he has no trump card, and there is no need to bluff.
Pei Duo obviously didn't know what "playing badly" meant. Looking at the frustrated little fox in front of him, he was stunned for a moment and then laughed out loud.
"Is that it? Don't you want to get your things back?"
"I want to, but I don't have the ability now. I can't get it back by myself. Besides, my life is in your hands now. I really can't think of any other way."
As Lin Zhi spoke, his ears seemed to droop.
Pei Duo looked at the drooping tail sweeping across the table and couldn't help but hold it down with his hand.
"I can agree to trade with you. Even though you are useless, you are cute and fun to keep."
Lin Zhi's eyes lit up, and she seemed very surprised, but in her heart she was criticizing Pei Duo, the old fox.
The fact that he is interesting may only account for two points, the remaining four points are because of his ability, and four points are because of Wucheng.
"From now on you are my demon pet. Do you have a name?"
"Yes, my name is Lin Zhi."
Pei Duo had no intention of changing Lin Zhi's name. He stroked the fox's head with his hand and said, "There are two things you must remember. Don't harm others on your own initiative, and don't betray your master."
He spoke of his taboo in a calm tone; his voice was light, but it carried an aura of majesty without even being angry.
It seemed that if the fox violated these two points, the hands that were gently caressing him would ruthlessly crush his skull.
Lin Zhi nodded, and the fox's face was full of seriousness. He pointed three fingers to the sky, indicating that he was swearing.
Looking at the fox's little paws trying very hard to maintain the three-finger posture, Pei Duo raised the corners of his lips with a cheerful smile.
What a lovely little thing! Pei Duo held him in his arms and combed his hair carefully.
"What was taken from you?"
Lin Zhi had only said that it was something important, but did not tell him what it was.
"Heart, half of my heart."
Lin Zhi didn't quite like this perspective at first, and felt a little stiff when Pei Duo touched her, but she immediately adjusted herself and nestled comfortably in Pei Duo's arms.
Pei Duo had a faint fragrance on his body, like new tea brewed with boiling water.
Pei Duo placed his hand on the little fox's heart and narrowed his eyes slightly.
It turned out that the faint demonic energy he sensed came from his heart, appearing and disappearing with his heartbeat.
Suddenly, the smile on his face widened.
Wu Yan needs a fox heart, whether for medicine or for a heart transplant. Now he only has half a heart, so the effect will be greatly reduced.
The Lord of Wu City is ill. It would be a pity not to take advantage of the situation.
"I'll get it back for you."
Pei Duo's fingers sank into the warm fur. He looked down at the little fox and promised firmly.
Pei Duo's hands were very cold. Even though it was the hottest summer day, his body temperature was as cold as a dead person.
Fortunately, Lin Zhi has thick fur and is a little afraid of heat without his demonic power, so Pei Duo's body temperature is just right.
Hearing Pei Duo's words, he was perfunctorily moved.
Pei Duo felt the little fox's tail hooked around his wrist and rubbed it gently. He was waiting for the little fox to be moved and say something like "it will be loyal to him", but he found that the fox in his arms had fallen asleep peacefully.
"How heartless."
If it were someone else, how many lives would be enough for him to die?
He had lost half his heart, yet he slept so soundly in the demon-suppressing master's hands. This really made Pei Duo a little puzzled.
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