Luo Jiu plucked a bunch of grass from beside the stone wall to brush the fox's fur. The woman's soft little hands gently rubbed the fox's fur, making it close its eyes comfortably.
The hot spring water was flowing, washing away the dirt brushed off the foxes. Under Luo Jiu's care, the fox fur, which was originally covered in mud, became spotless and looked very appealing to pet.
Bathing a fox is a huge undertaking. Ever since the fox discovered that Luo Jiu had such a wonderful use, it has become interested in bathing.
There was no other reason than that Luo Jiu's service was too comfortable.
"My lord? My lord? I'm all washed."
The fox opened its sleepy eyes, stared at Luo Jiu for a moment, and then regained its clarity.
It leaped out of the pool, shook off the water, and before Luo Jiu could react, it swept her up again and headed deeper into the cave.
Next, Luo Jiu smelled an indescribable odor. She examined the stone wall by the light and found that there were corpses all around the stone wall, of all sizes and shapes.
Some had just died, their flesh still clinging to them, while others had already turned into bare bones.
Luo Jiu had never seen such a scene before. The foul stench constantly filled her taste buds, making her want to vomit.
Just now, I noticed a foul smell on the fox spirit. It turned out she hadn't wiped her mouth properly after eating. That's incredibly wild!
She couldn't help but touch her still-beating heart. Thank goodness she was quick-witted, otherwise she would have become one of those skeletons too.
The further in you go, the fresher the corpses become. Some are still bleeding, as if they were just bitten to death.
Further in, there was a simple cave. Inside the cave were dry grasses, and it looked like a fox's den.
The fox put her down, and with nimble steps, went to his haystack, where he finally settled down.
The fox closed its eyes and spoke in a deep voice.
"I need to rest."
Luo Jiu sighed and didn't answer. She carefully took steps towards the exit of the cave.
This thrilling ordeal is finally coming to an end. Thank goodness I'm still alive.
Immediately afterwards, a red halo descended from the sky and firmly wrapped around Luo Jiu's ankle.
As the light faded, a red anklet, like a piece of red agate, lay on Luo Jiu's lap.
"This is the Crimson Stone Chain. Don't waste your energy trying to run away. With this, I can find you no matter where you are."
The fox's words clung to Luo Jiu like a demon, extinguishing any thought of her escaping.
"oh."
Luo Jiu clenched her fists, suppressing the urge to beat the fox up.
Calm down, calm down, harmony brings wealth.
The fox, now dead, had already settled into a pile of dry grass, a subtle, unintentional smile hidden beneath its long, snow-white fur.
Following the markings, Luo Jiu ran out of the cave. She figured she needed to untie the chains on her feet to have any chance of escaping and doing her mission.
Yesterday, 007, who had been out of contact for a long time, was finally reached.
The mission is to win over Wen Zhaobai, the eldest disciple of the Xiuyun Immortal Sect.
Forget about travel guides, even if you stay here for ten or a hundred years, you won't see a single person.
She transformed into a little rabbit, and the chain seemed to gain sentience, shrinking on its own and binding her feet. It couldn't be pierced even with sharp stones, and Luo Jiu didn't dare to try anything with fire. One wrong move and she'd end up as a roasted rabbit, which was absolutely terrifying.
As night fell, Luo Jiu hopped and skipped back to the cave from the snow.
Suddenly I feel that being a rabbit is sometimes pretty good. This rabbit fur is snow-white, beautiful, and warm. At least I don't have to worry about suddenly freezing to death in a desolate snowfield.
The big fox was still sleeping in the pile of dry grass, and a faint stench of decay wafted around, which Luo Jiu could not bear for a moment longer.
She transformed into human form, suppressing her nausea and fear, and dragged the pile of bones outside the cave entrance, burying them with thick snow.
Through her tireless efforts, the once gloomy and dark cave finally began to feel human.
The giant fox had already woken up when Luo Jiu entered. It didn't need to open its eyes to know Luo Jiu's every move. Seeing her back as she moved the corpses aside one by one, a deep meaning flashed in its dark eyes.
The weather is getting colder and colder, and the blizzards keep falling day after day, making the damp and dark cave increasingly unbearable.
The big fox occupied the only pile of dry grass and comfortably wagged its tail in its den.
Luo Jiu didn't have the guts to fight a big monster, so she curled up in a small ball at the foot of the wall.
And so the long night descended.
Humans have an instinct to seek out a glimmer of light to warm themselves when they are in extremely cold and difficult places, even if it means being like a moth drawn to a flame. Rabbits are no different.
By the middle of the night, Luo Jiu's rabbit fur was no longer providing warmth, so she unlocked a skill: in her sleep, she moved closer to the only source of warmth.
The fox's fur was exceptionally thick and soft, practically a walking hot water bottle, something that a small demon like Luo Jiu couldn't compare to.
She found a warm and comfortable spot and drifted into a sweet dream.
The fox opened his eyes, his black eyes gleaming like jewels in the night. He looked at the little rabbit in his arms; its fair face was gradually turning a pale pink, making it look incredibly fresh and delicious.
Its thick, long tail moved uncontrollably toward Luo Jiu, as if preparing to curl her up and devour her, but at the last moment it slowly drooped down.
Its tail wrapped around Luo Jiu's furry body, and its eyes slowly closed.
On a harsh winter day, as wind and snow raged across the land, the dark and silent mountain cave was unusually peaceful and warm.
When Luo Jiu woke up in the early morning, the big fox beside her was nowhere to be found.
She looked at herself in the soft and comfortable pile of dry grass and remained silent for two seconds.
What earth-shattering, joyous event happened last night that allowed me to occupy the fox's den without being eaten? This could easily be listed among the world's top ten unsolved mysteries.
Luo Jiu hurriedly climbed out of the pile of dry grass. Just as she transformed into human form and was about to go out, she bumped into a large fox returning from foraging for food.
The fox slowly approached Luo Jiu, its strong limbs firmly planted on the solid earth, its movements elegant and dignified. Its dark eyes were fixed on Luo Jiu, its face expressionless.
Luo Jiu felt a chill run down her spine from the stare, and her legs almost gave way. She licked her lips and gave a cautious, ingratiating smile.
"Hi?"
The fox ignored her, leaping up to sit where Luo Jiu had just slept. He opened his mouth, revealing a scarlet tongue, and gently licked the wound on his paw.
Luo Jiu then noticed that the fox's snow-white fur on its forelegs was stained with a red stain, and a faint smell of blood permeated the cave.
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