Free Web NovelChapter 152: Chapter 113: Pure-blooded Fox People (2)
The last Fox Girl finally spoke. She seemed to be a white fox in human form; her ears, long hair, and even her tail were white. She wore a breastplate and an extremely short armored skirt, revealing a slim waist and a pair of slender, fair legs that nonetheless radiated strength. Her arms were crossed, supporting her towering peaks.
She had willow-leaf eyes, limpid as autumn pools, yet they also held a heroic aura. Her features were sharp and exquisite, her expression proud. She was the type of icy Cold Beauty that most inspires a man’s desire to conquer.
"Hehehe, hahaha..." Li Ziyu suddenly started to laugh, the sound growing more and more maniacal. Just as the four Fox Girls were looking on in shock, the laughter abruptly stopped, replaced by a furious roar. "Back off!"
The Soul Coffin in the great hall of the main tower emitted a pulse of energy. The four Fox Girls felt as if they had been struck by lightning. The three who had been surrounding Li Ziyu immediately retreated, joining the Cold Beauty to bow their heads and kneel in unison.
Li Ziyu narrowed his eyes as he gazed at the respectfully bowing Fox Girls, their Charm now gone. A chilling light glinted in his eyes.
With a wave of his hand, several Skeleton Undead materialized behind him. They stacked themselves together, forming a throne of bone. Li Ziyu sat down, propped his chin on one hand, and scrutinized the four Fox Girls before him.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. I never expected to find such formidable figures among the Wandering Souls. It seems I underestimated the heroes of the dead. I should have known—anyone who can become one of the Undead and endure countless years of imprisonment is no ordinary person."
"Now, talk. What is it you really want? To use Enchantment on me and make me your Puppet? Or to kill me, take my place, and command the endless Undead?"
Li Ziyu spoke slowly, the coldness and killing intent in his voice barely concealed, causing the four Fox Girls to lower their heads even further.
’As a Transmigrator, his identity was his most important, most vital secret. If they’d tried anything else, he might have actually been successfully Charmed by the four delicate Pure-blooded Fox People beauties. But unfortunately for them, they had just prodded at the one thing Li Ziyu was most sensitive about, forcing him to stay on high alert.’
’Besides, if I wasn’t this sharp, I’d be doing you a disservice, wouldn’t I? Your bodies are all as cold as ice, and you’re still trying to cozy up to me. Honestly, it’d be weird if I *didn’t* snap out of it. If you’re going to seduce me, you could at least put some effort into it, dears!’
"Master of the Undead, please calm your anger. We were just curious, we truly have no other intentions. Our souls are bound to the Soul Coffin, so how could we possibly harm you?" the glamorous Fox Girl said with her head lowered, her voice trembling.
"Great master, we are merely your humble subordinates. Please forgive our unintentional transgression," the seductive Fox Girl added immediately after.
Li Ziyu’s lips curled into a cold sneer. "What’s this? You see that I’m young and can’t compare to Wandering Souls like you who’ve existed for god knows how long, so when one plan fails, you move on to the next? Trying to earn my pity? Speak plainly. Who are you, and what is your purpose!"
The four Fox Girls fell silent, not saying a word.
"Heh, so you won’t talk? Fine. I don’t necessarily have to get the answer from you! King Borhan—"
The Soul Coffin trembled, sending out a message. From the sky, a green light descended, materializing into the form of King Borhan. He bowed to Li Ziyu, then frowned as he looked at the obediently kneeling Fox Girls on the ground.
"Master of the Undead, for what reason have you summoned me?" King Borhan asked respectfully, sensing the tense atmosphere and averting his gaze from the Fox Girls.
"Tell me who they are. What were their identities in life?" Li Ziyu said, his voice ice-cold as he pointed at the Fox Girls.
King Borhan turned his head to look at them and said calmly, "They are the Four Beauties of the Pure-blooded Fox People from the Beastman Kingdom Balphite."
Li Ziyu nodded, gesturing for King Borhan to continue. Unaware of what had just transpired, King Borhan could only start from the beginning.
The Beastman Kingdom Balphite was one of the four great powers of the Wasteland back in the day. It was also the most populous and powerful, occupying nearly half of the entire Wasteland. Eighty percent of the Beastman Race in the Wasteland belonged to this kingdom.
It was a kingdom that valued tradition. Although its technology wasn’t the most advanced, its combat strength was the greatest. The Beast-headed Lion Man, the Pure-blooded Fox People, the Beast-headed Eagle Man, and the Giant Demon Race were Balphite’s four great Royal Families. Below them were the Warlord Beast-headed Bull People (Minotaurs), the Beast-headed Elephant-man, the Beast-headed Tiger Man, and so on.
And the four Fox Girls kneeling on the ground are Fox Maidens from the Pure-blooded Fox People, one of Balphite’s Royal Families.
The Pure-blooded Fox People were quite different from the other Beastman Races. The other Beastman Races were patriarchal societies where males were supreme. But among the Pure-blooded Fox People, it was the opposite: females were supreme.
This was because, in terms of physical prowess, the Pure-blooded Fox People could not compare to other Beastman Races; they were relatively weak. However, the Fox People were intelligent. Their Spiritual Power and Soul Power far surpassed those of other Beastman Races, with the females being especially potent.
The Pure-blooded Fox Race didn’t have many Warriors, but Mages, Priests, Shamans, and other Magic Professions emerged from their ranks endlessly. They were a Race renowned throughout Balphite for their Magic System, and it was precisely this that cemented their status as a Royal Family.
And among the Pure-blooded Fox Race, the Fox People holding the highest and most revered status were called "Maidens"!
With King Borhan’s explanation, Li Ziyu finally understood. ’Oh, so only the most revered are called ’Maidens.’ That’s quite different from the Human equivalent. The meaning has deviated quite a bit.’
"So, these four are Fox Maidens?" Li Ziyu asked, nodding in understanding.
