The fox's struggle suddenly became violent, his face flushed red, and a bloody mark was left on his neck.
Su Man was stunned by this sudden change. Seeing that the fox was about to be strangled by the black air, she immediately stopped and dispersed the red mist.
The fox lost her strength to support herself and fell to the ground with a "bang". However, the black air around her neck had not been dispelled yet. She rolled on the ground in pain and her true form was revealed in the blink of an eye.
Just when Su Man was confused, a blue light passed by her side and dispersed the black air.
Su Man turned around and saw a woman in navy blue cloth. She was dressed simply, with her long hair tied up with a wooden hairpin. She had a pretty face and a non-aggressive look that made people feel relaxed and comfortable at first sight.
Elder Lanli stepped forward to check Hua Huli's injuries, and seeing that her life was not in danger, he asked someone to carry her back to her residence.
Su Man was afraid that Elder Lan Li would think too much, so she explained, "I didn't mean to kill her, but for some reason, I couldn't control myself..."
"I know."
Elder Lan Li spoke in a voice neither too high nor too low, as gentle as the warm March sun. "That's the demonic energy within you causing trouble. It can't be controlled like demonic power. So even if you're its master, you can't stop it."
Su Man carefully considered the meaning behind Elder Lan Li's words and asked tentatively, "You mean, it has its own thoughts?"
Elder Lan Li did not answer her question. She pointed to the wooden house not far away and said, "My residence is just ahead. Come over and sit down."
In the past few days, Su Man had seen either hills or caves in the fox tribe. Suddenly seeing such a wooden house, she felt a sense of incongruity for a moment.
She bowed to Elder Lan Li and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, Elder."
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