Crazy-Gossiping-c12

Chapter 12

The fox demon had been relying on his looks and charm for many years, and it could be said that he had been unstoppable.

Countless people had fallen under his spell.

For someone of his cultivation level, the inherent flaws of the fox race were no longer worth mentioning. For example, the fox odor often criticized by the world could not possibly exist on him; even if there was any scent, it would only be a faint fragrance.

So what did this unknown voice say?

That this smell was overwhelming?

Where is the smell?

Where is it?!

The people under his skirt had always been obsessed with his fragrance, and no one had ever mentioned he had a smell…

At this moment, the majority of the disciples of the Wenxin Sect proved that his charm had not failed. As a fox demon, no one knew better than him whether there was a smell on him.

So, did these two voices even know what they were talking about?


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The disciples who had been mesmerized by the fox demon, upon hearing this conversation, instantly regained some clarity.

The smell was overwhelming…

Overwhelming…

Oh my god, they had actually been charmed by a fox with a stinky fox smell.

How embarrassing.

They almost fell for the fox demon’s tricks.

Their self-control was so fragile!

Many disciples couldn’t help but feel frustrated.

A few elders who had previously shown dissatisfaction with the disciples’ behavior now had smiles on their faces.

A minor mistake wasn’t a big deal; what mattered was reflection.

The more one reflected, the less likely they were to step into pitfalls in the future.

At this moment, everyone had different thoughts.

Then, the two voices sounded again.

“What’s wrong with them? Can’t they smell it?” If they could smell it, they shouldn’t have that infatuated look on their faces, right?

“If they smell that odor and still can’t resist the fox demon, then there’s nothing more to say.”

The Melon-Eating System boredly said, 【They probably can’t smell it.】

Ning Xu was surprised, “Then how can I smell it?”

The Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue, 【It means you’re simple-minded.】

People who are simple-minded usually have four words following that: physically strong.

Ning Xu pretended to be fierce, “Say that again?”

The Melon-Eating System explained, 【I said you’re simple-minded, I meant no harm, just complimenting you.】

【The fox odor is innate to the fox race. No matter how high their cultivation, even a fox demon about to ascend will still carry that odor. However, this odor can be concealed. The higher the cultivation, the better the ability to conceal it.】

【But that doesn’t mean that it disappears once concealed.】

【Most people are deceived by this illusion. What is an overwhelming smell to them might just be a fragrance.】

【However, people with simple minds and pure hearts are not easily deceived by these illusions; they see through appearances to discern the truth.】

【Look, most of the disciples were charmed by this fox demon, but you weren’t. What does this prove?】

【It proves that when I say you’re simple-minded, I’m actually praising you.】

Ning Xu lightly coughed, “Thank you for the compliment!” She felt a little embarrassed by the praise.

After hearing this conversation, many disciples lowered their heads. These words were striking, causing them to reflect deeply.

After cultivating for so long, it was easy to forget one’s original intentions.

No matter how pure someone was at first, after witnessing the might of powerful cultivators, their ability to summon storms, and their command over others, they would inevitably develop other thoughts and desires.

For instance, could they take a shortcut to speed up their cultivation?

Or perhaps, they fell into internal conflict, not understanding why others had better talents while they remained so ordinary.

And so on…

These things made the disciples’ hearts less pure.

Sometimes, being a pure person might actually be more beneficial in the path of cultivation.

Seeing that the disciples had gained something, the Sect Leader nodded in satisfaction.

This was also the reason he had decided to publicly display the fox demon. Although, it was the conversation between Ning Xu and the Melon-Eating System that served as the guiding influence…

He turned his gaze toward the male fox demon and said loudly, “I believe all the disciples know the purpose of gathering here today.”

“Do you see this fox demon?”

In the cage, the once proud and aloof fox demon sat on his knees, his wide sleeves spread across the cage. Where the light couldn’t reach, his eyes were lowered, and no one knew what he was thinking.

The disciples spoke in unison, “We see it!”

The Sect Leader sneered coldly and looked at the shameless fox demon.

“This fox demon infiltrated the sect for many years, using her advanced cultivation to cause chaos and shake the resolve of many disciples.”

“You should know that a cultivator’s Dao Heart is of utmost importance.”

“He disturbed their Dao Hearts, what is the difference between that and severing their path of cultivation?”

“Today, the sect has decided to execute this fox demon to set an example!”

When the Sect Leader finished speaking, the disciples raised their voices in unison, “Execute him! Execute him! Execute him!”

For a moment, the square was filled with the loud, synchronized voices.

However, for some reason, the fox demon still hadn’t reacted. He sat there quietly, as if waiting for his death. He was bound by many restrictions, unable to speak or use his demon powers.

But simple actions were still possible.

His unusual demeanor raised a question—was he truly going to submit to his fate?

The Sect Leader frowned slightly, feeling a sense of unease that he couldn’t shake.

To avoid further complications, the Sect Leader waved his hand, signaling the Law Enforcement Hall Master to carry out the execution immediately.

The Law Enforcement Hall Master stepped forward, just about to act, when the fox demon suddenly raised his head.

Before, he had been looking down, seemingly resigned to his fate.

This time, he raised his face. At that moment, his expression was calm and indifferent, without any panic, unease, or the fighting spirit of someone about to face certain death. He was unnervingly calm.

Just as the Sect Leader felt a sense of fear, the fox demon slightly raised his lips, his gaze locking onto Ning Xu with precision.

Was it this junior who had mentioned his overwhelming fox odor?

Very well.

He had remembered her.

Ning Xu, who had been locked onto, instantly felt like a poisonous snake was staring at her. Spiritual energy surged around her, and her danger radar kept beeping.

She quickly asked the Melon-Eating System, “What’s going on? Is he looking at me?”

【Yes.】

Ning Xu was confused, “Why is he looking at me?” Why not anyone else?

The Melon-Eating System was equally puzzled.

It guessed, 【Maybe because you’re Xu Shixing’s ex-fiancée? After all, Xu Shixing is now part of the harem, and he’s one of his people. It’s not strange that he would be curious about the ex of one of his own.】

Ning Xu: …

This explanation is good, but please stop guessing.

The fox demon, hearing this voice in his mind, showed interest in his eyes. This person was actually Xu Shixing’s ex-fiancée?

But…

Why had he never heard Xu Shixing mention her?

At that moment, the Sect Leader shouted, “Do it!”

Just as the Law Enforcement Hall Master moved to act, the fox demon instantly broke the restrictions on his body.

Once the restrictions were lifted, his cultivation skyrocketed from the late Nascent Soul stage, breaking through to the Transformation stage, and heading toward the Tribulation Transcendence stage.

This change happened in the blink of an eye.

The Sect Leader solemnly said, “Tribulation Transcendence stage…” As for whether it was early, mid, or late Tribulation Transcendence, with his current cultivation, he couldn’t tell.

The fox demon lazily said, “I’m leaving now, I’ll come back to play with you next time.”

Then, he provocatively winked at Ning Xu, “Your sect disciples’ Yang energy is delicious. I really like it.”

With that, he broke through the void and vanished from sight in less than a second.

Ning Xu, who had been stared at, was completely bewildered. “What does that mean?”

The Melon-Eating System sounded uninterested, 【It means you’ve been provoked.】

Ning Xu was even more confused, “Why?”

【Because you’re Xu Shixing’s ex-fiancée? You didn’t get what he did?】

Could it be like that? But she didn’t even want that thing! Also, because she was Xu Shixing’s ex-fiancée, she had attracted the attention of a fox demon with at least Tribulation Transcendence level cultivation?

Xu Shixing, you scumbag, perish already, hurry up!

Ning Xu couldn’t figure it out, “How does he know I’m Xu Shixing’s ex-fiancée?”

【Maybe Xu Shixing told him. He was so infatuated with the fox demon that he spilled most of his secrets.】

Ning Xu: …

She didn’t expect her scumbag ex to also be a love-struck fool.

Ning Xu continued to ask, “What use is it for him to provoke me? Xu Shixing is just a tool, my ex-fiancé.”

She wasn’t concerned about anything else, only one thing.

“Will he try to make a move on me?” Otherwise, why would he provoke her?

【It’s highly possible.】

Ning Xu, “……”

【Don’t worry, host. If there’s an enemy attack, I will alert you in advance and help you avoid it in time.】

Ning Xu felt a bit relieved, but when she thought of something else, she became a little uneasy again. “But you haven’t even investigated his real cultivation level!”

Previously, the Melon-Eating System only described this fox demon’s cultivation level as at least above the Nascent Soul stage.

It didn’t specify exactly how much higher.

Was it because it didn’t want to say, or because it didn’t know?

【This matter is complicated, involving some secrets of the cultivation world. It wouldn’t do you any good to know, considering you’re only at the Qi Refining stage.】

【If you’re really worried, you could level up to Golden Core as soon as possible. Then, I could upgrade the system, and at that point, the entire cultivation world would have no secrets from you.】

【No matter how big or small the melon, it will all be yours to eat!】

【For now, though, you should just stick to the small melons! If there are too many, you won’t be able to eat them all.】

Ning Xu thought about it for a moment and felt that the Melon-Eating System’s words made sense. She said, “Okay.”


—

After the fox demon left in a dignified manner, the atmosphere in the square became a bit stagnant.

Who would have thought that a fox demon could have the cultivation level of the Tribulation-Transcending stage?

Looking at the entire Wenxin Sect, there were only two Elders at the Tribulation-Transcending stage.

These two Elders had been in seclusion for many years, and no one knew their current situation.

Fortunately, the fox demon had no intention of lingering too long.

This made the high-ranking members of Wenxin Sect breathe a sigh of relief.

With nothing else to do, Ning Xu continued chatting with the Melon-Eating System.

“Why did he leave so decisively?”

The Melon-Eating System lazily replied, 【What else? Start a massacre at Wenxin Sect?】

【Impossible. Even if he wanted to, he couldn’t do that.】

【Because the peace agreement between humans and demons is still in effect.】

【There are only ten years left before the five-hundred-year deadline.】

【In these ten years, the overall situation should remain stable.】

【As for after those ten years, who knows what will happen.】

Ning Xu, “!!!”

“You mean, after ten years, humans and demons will go to war?”

【Probably.】

【Five hundred years ago, the demon race was defeated. Over these years, they’ve been holding their breath, wanting to recover their lost ground.】

【But thinking about that now is too early.】

【You’re only at the Qi Refining stage.】

Ning Xu: … The last sentence was rather offensive!

Ning Xu’s conversation with the Melon-Eating System served as a reminder to the high-ranking members of Wenxin Sect.

That’s right.

The five-hundred-year agreement only had ten years left.

Their time was running out.


—

The public execution in the morning ultimately ended in failure.

Although Ning Xu couldn’t read much from the Sect Leader’s expression, it was clear that his mood was not bright.

In this situation, the Sect Leader announced some good news.

New disciples could now go to Beast Peak to choose their own mounts!

Although the available mounts were all low-level spirit beasts, they were still spirit beasts!

Only at the Foundation Establishment stage could cultivators fly on swords, and disciples at the Qi Refining stage could only travel using flying spirit beasts.

When this news was announced, the entire square erupted with excitement, and the disciples’ faces were filled with joy.

They would finally have their own spirit beasts!

Soon, over a thousand disciples were transported to Beast Peak through the teleportation array.

The Beast Peak master had already released nearly ten thousand spirit beasts for the disciples to choose from.

The scene became very lively. Spirit beasts were running on the ground, flying in the sky, and swimming in the water—there were all kinds of spirit beasts scrambling around the peak. With so many spirit beasts, conflicts were bound to arise.

Sure enough, two bird-type spirit beasts were fighting in the sky.

After catching a few feathers falling from the sky, Ning Xu asked, “Why are there also some running on the ground and swimming in the water?”

The Melon-Eating System yawned and casually replied, 【Hmm? Maybe the flying ones don’t like certain disciples?】

【With no choice, they had to settle for others.】

Ning Xu was shocked, “It can be like that?”

【Yes, some cultivators have very poor affinity with beasts.】

Ning Xu bit her lip, both excited and a little nervous, “So, how do you think my beast affinity is?”

The Melon-Eating System said seriously, 【I think your beast affinity is excellent.】

【Host, get ready to pick up a high-level spirit beast!】

The Sect Elders: ???

What?

High-level spirit beasts?

Where did these high-level spirit beasts come from?

Beast Peak Master: He’s been raising these spirit beasts for so long, and he didn’t know that among these low-level ones, there were actually high-level spirit beasts?

Are you sure you’re not joking?!

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Note:
The phrase “People who are simple-minded usually have four words following that: physically strong” implies that individuals who are not very mentally complex or deep (simple-minded) are often characterized by their physical strength. The idea is that these people may not engage in complex thinking or reflection, but they compensate with their robust physicality. It plays on the stereotype of people who focus more on physical attributes than intellectual ones.