Chapter 36 Kang Wen
The wild fox demon has magical powers and his legs are pretty good. Similarly, Fox Heart Xiao Qi's legs are also pretty good.
Baixi Village once produced a juren, and if we really want to make an analogy, he is probably similar to Gong Mengbi today.
A fox student is like a scholar, and above the scholar is a juren, who can probably become a ninth-rank official.
Gong Mengbi is now only a ninth-rank immortal official, although the value of an immortal official is not comparable to that of a human official.
After his death, the scholar was buried in Baixi Village, but things change and dynasties will eventually become extinct, let alone the family of a scholar.
Today, the Juren's tomb has fallen into disrepair and is occupied by wild foxes.
The wild fox spirit brought Fox Heart Xiao Qi to the tomb of the scholar, opened its mouth and let out a long cry, and the long and slender sound was transmitted into the tomb of the scholar.
Soon, a red fox emerged from a cave beside the scholar's tomb, transformed into a beautiful human form, and cursed, "Kang Yunu, how dare you come to see me?"
The wild fox spirit was not to be outdone. She twisted herself against the wind and transformed into a voluptuous young woman. She crossed her arms and sneered, "Kang Wen, why wouldn't I dare to see you?"
Kang Wen said angrily, "If you don't like me, then we can just go our separate ways. Why did you burn my manuscript and desecrate the text?"
Kang Yunu was furious: "It's obvious that you have acquired a little literary talent and have become obsessed with pedantic writing, forgetting the bond between sisters. Your eyes are soaring up to the sky, criticizing this and that. Why don't you reflect on yourself?"
Kang Wen said, "I am well-versed in poetry and literature, and I understand the writings of the sages. I follow the teachings of propriety and observe etiquette. You don't keep yourselves clean and practice well, but you blame me for telling the truth?"
Kang Yunu took a deep breath and said, "You are a fox, not a human!"
Kang Wen tilted his neck and said, "I will become a human being sooner or later."
Kang Yunu calmed her anger and pointed at Fox Heart Xiao Qi, saying, "Didn't you say you admired the talents of the mortal world and wanted to cultivate into a human form to learn the ways of the sages? What do you think of this Mr. Zhao? He's the Shangguan Envoy of the Heavenly Fox Court, well-read and well-read. He's currently investigating the fox spirits in Wuning County on behalf of his superior, and he needs an assistant. Are you willing to help him?"
Kang Wen looked at Fox Heart Xiao Qi, and seeing that this young man had a romantic nature, and hearing what Kang Yunu said, he felt a little hesitant.
Seeing that she didn't refuse, Kang Yunu was delighted and encouraged her, "You have learned the ways of a sage, boasting of being full of poetry and books, full of literary spirit. If you don't show your talents, wouldn't it be like throwing a pearl away in the dark?"
Kang Wen asked, "Are you really the Shangguan Envoy? Have you ever read any books?"
Fox-hearted Xiao Qi glanced at Kang Yunu with a half-smile, and seeing Kang Yunu's pleading eyes, he couldn't help but shook his head.
If he hadn't been so busy and had no soldiers to use, why would he have ended up like this? He replied, "Have you heard of Tianhuyuan? I am indeed the envoy of Mengbi from the Fox Association Palace in Wuning County of Tianhuyuan. As for reading, I haven't read much. I can only recognize words and know a few songs for offering sacrifices to the gods."
Kang Wen couldn't help but look down at him and said, "Although you are an envoy from the upper official, you are not an official after all, and you have never read much. Can you take on the responsibility of inspecting the village?"
Kang Yunu said, "So he needs your assistance, doesn't he? If you can help him accomplish this, wouldn't that demonstrate your ability?"
Kang Wen changed his mind and said, "I can help you inspect the village, but after the task is completed, I hope you can recommend me to your superiors."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi smiled and said, "Wenhu actually has such ambitions. It depends on your performance. If you perform well, I will recommend you to the Fox Association."
Kang Wen was somewhat arrogant. He felt that he was different from ordinary foxes. He was well-read, knowledgeable, respectful of etiquette, and followed the teachings of the saints. He looked down on the wild foxes that roamed the countryside.
That was how Kang Yu parted ways with her and burned her letters before leaving.
Hearing Fox Heart Xiao Qi's agreement, he felt confident and said, "Wait a moment, I'll pack my bags and come right over."
Kang Wen crawled into the fox cave, and the servant Kang Yu shook his head: "The dead girl is arrogant because of her talent, but she has a good heart. Please bear with her."
How could Fox Heart Xiao Qi bother with her? He was in urgent need of someone, and if Kang Wen's abilities matched her pride, then Fox Heart Xiao Qi would be more than happy to have her. If, as Kang Yunu said, she had only learned some empty and useless principles, Fox Heart Xiao Qi was confident that he could train her and help her adapt to the position as quickly as possible.
Gong Mengbi is in charge of the affairs of the foxes in Wuning County, and he also wants to introduce talents to the Tianhu Academy. It would be better for him to start with Kang Wen, get a feel for the quality of the foxes in Wuning County, and see how to manage and educate them.
After a while, Kang Wen appeared outside the grave again, saying that he was packing his bags, but in fact he just had an extra bag with a few books on his back.
Kang Wen said, "Kang Yunu, I will prove that I am right."
Kang Yunu laughed. "Whether you're right or wrong is none of my business. You don't have to prove it to me. It's getting late. I have to go back to Zhaojiazhuang. I hope to see you another day and that you can get what you want."
Kang Yunu transformed into a wild fox again and disappeared into the bushes.
Kang Wen looked at her with relief as she left. He seemed a little angry, but then he calmed down and asked, "Mr. Zhao, where are we going?"
Mr. Zhao touched his stomach, looked at the sky, and said, "We need to fill our stomach first. It would be best if we could find a place to stay."
Kang Wen frowned. "It's not late yet. If you keep doing this, when will you be able to finish inspecting Wuning County?"
As Fox Heart Xiao Qi walked, he said, "I possess magical powers, but they were not acquired through self-cultivation. Instead, I borrowed them from the Fox Society. My mortal body is burdened by form and cannot compare to your cultivation and spiritual practice. If a person doesn't eat or sleep, he will die."
Kang Wen said dissatisfiedly: "What do you mean? I'm not stopping you from eating and sleeping."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi smiled and said, "Let's go to Baixi Village and see if we can get some food."
There are no other fox demons in Baixi Village. Theoretically, fox demons that are not particularly close will not gather in groups.
Kang Wen used to have a few good friends, but later on, no one interacted with her anymore.
Kang Wen followed, and Fox Heart Xiao Qi asked, "Do you have money?"
Kang Wen glanced at Fox Heart Xiao Qi warily and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Change for food, otherwise we can only hunt for wild game." Fox Heart Xiao Qi said.
Kang Wen fished out a few old coins from his pocket and said, "I found these from a grave. I can lend them to you, but you must remember to pay them back."
Fox Heart Xiao Qi said, "Okay."
After exchanging some bread from a farmer in Baixi Village, Fox Heart Xiao Qi ate as he walked, saying, "Now that I'm full, do you know of any other fox demons nearby?"
Kang Wen said, "There is one in Xixia Township, living in a fortune-teller's house and receiving offerings."
"Then let's go and take a look." Fox Heart Xiao Qi said.
The two of them went down along the Baixi River and arrived at the witch's place in Xixia Village.
The witch lives in a corner of the village because she has to serve the fox spirit and wants to avoid being discovered.
Kang Wen called out from the door, "Is Ma Shenpo here?"
Two men came out of the house, looked them over, and called out, "Mother, someone's looking for you."
Ma Shenpo didn't come out, so she said from inside the house, "Please ask them to come in."
The two men invited them in.
There was a curtain on the door and a drape on the window, so the room was dark, lit only by two candles.
Ma Shenpo looked over from the fox fairy's altar and said, "Kang Wen, why are you here?"
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