Chapter 35: No fox spirit, no village
Xiao Qi has a round face and almond-shaped eyes, and he looks innocent when he smiles.
It's just that Gong Mengbi's differentiated spirit in him has a contrast that seems innocent and amiable, yet makes people feel unpredictable.
When the fox saw Fox Heart Xiao Qi laughing, it huddled against the wall again.
"Since you know that the Fox Law is in place at the Heavenly Fox Academy, how dare you break the rules here?"
The fox said nothing, but Zhao Yuniang argued, "This messenger has invited me, Zhao Yuniang. I was not coerced or seduced by the fox spirit. I came here of my own free will."
Zhao Yu Niang looked at the fox-hearted Xiao Qi, biting her lip, a little embarrassed and annoyed, but more calmly: "I have killed three husbands in succession, I can't farm much, and I can't make a living by weaving. I volunteered."
"If it weren't for the protection of the fox spirit, I, a widow, would have been eaten up long ago and my family would have been wiped out. How could I have lived like this?"
The fox replied, "You say that as if I'm some kind fox. I'm helping you because I saw you were a widow and couldn't survive, and I needed to absorb the energy of others to cultivate. You don't have to make excuses for me."
"I'm a wild vixen, with no real skills other than a few tricks to seduce men, and I'm bringing disaster to your reputation."
Zhao Yu Niang started crying while laughing: "Fame, if I wanted fame, I should have died long ago to show my determination."
Zhao Yu Niang knelt before Fox Heart Xiao Qi and kowtowed, saying, "I beg you, sir, to show some mercy and let the fox fairy go."
"I am an unlucky person. My parents died young. I've been married three times, and each time my husband died. My parents fear me like the plague, and my husband's family calls me a jinx. If it weren't for the fox spirit that saved me, I would have died long ago."
Experiences like Zhao Yu Niang's are common in this era.
She wasn't destined to be a poor girl, she just wasn't lucky enough.
In this era, there are few people who are lucky.
Fox Heart Xiao Qi said, "Please get up. My room hasn't even started yet, and yet you've come to surrender. Let me see if you've done anything wrong."
Zhao Yu Niang's eyes were filled with tears, and the fox also looked over cautiously, wanting to see if Fox Heart Xiao Qi was just teasing her.
Fox-hearted Xiao Qi really had no intention of giving the poor woman another blow, but the fox had walked into her own trap.
If the people do not report, the officials will not investigate.
Since the fox revealed the truth himself, Fox Heart Xiao Qi had to make a judgment on behalf of Gong Mengbi.
According to the fox law, one is not allowed to seduce men and women to commit adultery.
Now that Zhao Yu Niang claims to be willing, it doesn't count as misleading the women.
Fox-hearted Xiao Qi lifted the curtain of the room and looked at the man lying on Zhao Yu Niang's bed.
He has dark skin and a simple and honest appearance, but he doesn't look very old.
Fox Heart Xiao Qi summoned the fox to question him, but did not allow Zhao Yu Niang to enter. He asked, "Who is that on the bed? Have you used any sorcery to bewitch him?"
The wild fox spirit told the truth: "This boy's surname is Zhao, and he is from the same village. He has no parents at home. The little fox did not seduce him. The messenger does not know that Yu Niang is beautiful, and this young man has long been attracted to her. He went to Yu Niang, which was a half-hearted decision."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi asked, "Have you ever been tempted by your past livelihood?"
The fox spirit said, "There are many farmers in the village who can't find wives. As long as Yu Niang shows some interest, they will come to her. Now they work the land in Yu Niang's house and carry the water in the jar. They have no intention of coercing her or forcing her."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi sighed and said, "In that case, I won't punish you this time. But your livelihood won't last long. If you really want to do good for Yu Niang, you should teach her to do some legitimate business."
The wild fox spirit kowtowed and said, "Thank you, messenger."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi glanced at the young man on the bed again and said, "You should take a closer look at this boy. From what I see, he and Yu Niang have some fate, but I can't say whether it will work out."
Foxes are aware of fate. After practicing the Moon Worship Method and the Heavenly Communication Method, Gong Mengbi's perception became even stronger.
Yu Niang's three marriages have all failed, and her romantic life has been ruined. If she still wants to find another marriage, this boy in front of her may be her last chance.
The wild fox spirit looked at the black boy on the bed and said, "I've got that in mind."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi asked, "When you walk through the village and into the houses, do you recognize other fox spirits?"
The wild fox spirit hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Messenger, there's a saying that 'without fox spirits, there can't be a village.' While not every village or town has fox spirits, there are quite a few."
"Some, like me, transform into village prostitutes, some into midwives, some into matchmakers, some protect their families and go out on horseback, and some are so powerful that they are worshipped and enshrined in temples. If you want to find a fox demon, you only need to search the countryside and you will find it."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi already had a rough idea in mind. He looked at the wild fox spirit before him and said thoughtfully, "I'm here on behalf of the Fox Association to inspect the foxes of the surrounding area. I'm still in need of a guide. Would you be willing to come with me?"
The wild fox spirit said in embarrassment: "Although I am willing to follow the envoy on the inspection, I really can't leave here, Yu Niang."
She thought for a moment and said, "But I know a sister who might be able to help you."
"There's a tomb of a successful candidate in a juren in the neighboring village. Inside lies my sister, who, having inherited a bit of the scholar's literary grace, calls herself the Literary Fox. She usually reads pedantic literature and is oblivious to the sufferings of the world. Take her out to see the world, or she might ruin her brain with all the reading."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi looked at the Wild Fox Spirit in surprise: "You are a good sister."
The wild fox spirit didn't seem to understand Fox Heart Xiao Qi's intentions. Of course, it was also possible that she was just playing dumb. She laughed and said, "She and I are old friends. I have to be more considerate of her."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi went out first, and the wild fox spirit said a few words to Zhao Yu Niang inside.
She said, "It's almost dawn. When I leave, wake up the black boy and tell him to go home early so no one can see him. Don't worry about me. The messenger has forgiven my sins. I'm taking the messenger to the neighboring village to visit friends and will be back in the evening. Be careful when you're home alone. Use the tricks I taught you and don't let any man get you easily."
After giving a few instructions, the wild fox spirit followed Huxin Xiaoqi out of the house. Zhao Yu Niang watched from the door, her brows drooping, her heart filled with worry.
The wild fox spirit was also worried, and kept looking back while walking. Only when Zhao Yu Niang's house disappeared from her sight did she cheer up a little and take Fox Heart Xiao Qi to Lin County.
The wild fox spirit really doesn't have any special abilities.
He knows some magic, but it's not long-lasting. He can't control the wind or fire. The only thing worth praising is that he relies on collecting people's aura to hide the fox smell very well and not attract dogs. In addition, he has some meager magic power, so he can barely get along among mortals.
This is a portrayal of the life of most wild fox spirits, and it was also like this before Gong Mengbi was inspired by Tianhuyuan.
It is difficult for wild foxes to become useful, and foxes from wealthy families are not very obedient.
The status of Tianhu Academy is actually a bit embarrassing.
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