Little White Fox was suddenly pulled by the hand by Ye Qiu. Hearing him say he wanted to take her somewhere, her face instantly flushed with crimson clouds, and her heart thumped wildly.
“Where is he taking me?”
“Could it be…”
“So embarrassing!”
Little White Fox shyly dared not raise her head.
Seeing her expression, ambiguous smiles appeared on the faces of the assembled elders.
“Master, where are you taking the Sovereign?” Only Elder Ox, oblivious to the mood, asked.
“You talk too much.” Elder Monkey leapt up, slapped Elder Ox on the head, and chuckled. “Master, hurry and take the Sovereign away. We will not disturb you.”
The other elders snickered quietly.
Ye Qiu glanced at Elder Monkey, then at the other elders, and cursed with a laugh. “What nonsense are you all thinking in your heads?”
Elder Monkey muttered, “Is it not what we are thinking?”
“Rubbish.” Ye Qiu said, “I am taking Little Fox into the Eight Trigrams Treasure Furnace.”
Ah?
Little White Fox abruptly raised her head, looking at Ye Qiu in astonishment. “Did I hear wrong? You want to take me into the Eight Trigrams Treasure Furnace?”
Ye Qiu countered, “What else?”
Little White Fox gave Ye Qiu a resentful glance, then said coyly, “I thought…”
“What did you think?” Ye Qiu asked with a mischievous smile.
The blush on Little White Fox’s face deepened. She lowered her head, not daring to meet Ye Qiu’s gaze.
“No way. Even you were thinking crooked thoughts?” Ye Qiu tapped Little White Fox’s forehead with his finger. He said, “I did not expect you to be so improper too.”
“Hmph.” Little White Fox let out a shy, coquettish hum.
Elder Monkey suddenly exclaimed, “I understand now.”
“Master, you really know how to play.”
“The Eight Trigrams Treasure Furnace is not a bad place. It is just that with that old artefact spirit there, will it not affect you two?”
Ye Qiu’s forehead filled with black lines.
I have already spoken so clearly. How is this old monkey still letting his imagination run wild?
“Old monkey, come here. I have something to tell you.” Ye Qiu beckoned with his finger.
Elder Monkey trotted over eagerly, smiling. “Master, what do you want to say?”
Bang!
Ye Qiu kicked Elder Monkey to the ground and cursed, “Old pervert.”
The other elders burst into loud laughter.
“Elders, please wait a moment. Little Fox and I will be back soon.” After saying this, Ye Qiu pulled Little White Fox towards the gate of the Eight Trigrams Treasure Furnace.
As they approached the gate, Ye Qiu whispered a few words into Little White Fox’s ear.
After hearing them, excitement flashed in Little White Fox’s eyes. She said, “Ye Changsheng, I do not even know how to thank you properly.”
Ye Qiu grinned wickedly. “How about calling me husband to hear it?”
“You wish.” Little White Fox pinched Ye Qiu’s waist.
“Ow, go easy. That hurts.” Ye Qiu said, “I just do not understand. Why do you women always like to pinch people?”
“Has someone else pinched you?” Little White Fox immediately stopped walking and asked, “Who? Was it Yun Xi?”
Ye Qiu said, “Yun Xi is not my only one. I have many confidantes.”
Little White Fox grew unhappy and muttered softly, “With so many confidantes, can your body handle it?”
“My body is in great shape. Want to try?” Ye Qiu said.
“Pah, I am not interested.” Little White Fox blushed, spat, and strode into the Eight Trigrams Treasure Furnace.
Ye Qiu smiled and followed her in.
As soon as they entered the Eight Trigrams Treasure Furnace, the artefact spirit appeared.
“Congratulations, Young Master Ye, on advancing to earth-grade alchemist.” The artefact spirit said respectfully, his face covered in an ingratiating smile.
Ye Qiu said, “Little Eight, I am telling you. I have already given the method to control the Eight Trigrams Treasure Furnace to Little Fox. From now on, you obey her.”
The artefact spirit hurriedly said, “Young Master Ye, did you not promise me…”
“Rest assured. I will not forget what I promised you.” Ye Qiu said.
The artefact spirit glanced at Little White Fox and said, “Young Master Ye, I still want to follow you.”
Ye Qiu said, “I will be leaving the demon clan soon. Follow her and stay in the demon clan for now.”
The artefact spirit said, “But…”
“No buts. This matter is settled.” Ye Qiu’s attitude was firm.
The artefact spirit sighed and said, “Young Master Ye, I have something I want to discuss with you.”
“What is it?” Ye Qiu asked.
The artefact spirit glanced at Little White Fox and said, “Please, Young Master Ye, step aside for a word.”
Clearly, he did not trust Little White Fox.
Little White Fox felt somewhat angry inside, but she did not show it.
Ye Qiu stood in place without moving. He said, “Little Fox is one of us. No need to avoid her.”
Hearing his words, Little White Fox felt delighted in her heart.
“Young Master Ye, please still step aside. This matter I can only tell you.” The artefact spirit’s voice was almost pleading.
“This…” Ye Qiu frowned.
“Go ahead.” Little White Fox said.
Only then did Ye Qiu walk to the corner with the artefact spirit and ask, “What do you want to say?”
“Young Master Ye, you are not honourable.” The artefact spirit complained, “I told you the method to control the Eight Trigrams Treasure Furnace hoping you would control it. But now you are letting that little fox control it. Will this not mean I have to obey her in future?”
“What if she goes back on her word later?”
Ye Qiu said, “You need not worry. I have already told her that in a thousand years, she must let you leave here.”
“She is the lord of the demon clan. She will not break her word.”
The artefact spirit pursed his lips and said, “That fellow was once a great emperor, yet he still did not keep his word.”
Ye Qiu knew the fellow the artefact spirit referred to was the Eternal Blue Sky Great Emperor. He put on a stern face and said, “What, you do not trust my words either now?”
The artefact spirit quickly said, “No, Young Master Ye…”
Ye Qiu said impatiently, “What exactly do you want to say? If it is just about this, I think there is no need to waste time.”
“Young Master Ye, calm down. I have a very important matter to tell you.” The artefact spirit glanced at Little White Fox. Seeing her looking this way, he felt uneasy. He drew a line with his finger, and in an instant, a white circle of light enveloped him and Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu could tell the artefact spirit did this to prevent Little White Fox from hearing their conversation.
“She will soon become your new master. Is this necessary?” Ye Qiu asked.
“Of course it is necessary. In any case, this matter can only be told to you.” The artefact spirit said, “Young Master Ye, I can see that your relationship with that little fox is good.”
“Find an opportunity to have her take you to the demon clan’s forbidden ground.”
“There is a demon emperor statue in the demon clan’s forbidden ground. You must find a way, no matter what, to resonate with that statue.”
Ye Qiu asked doubtfully, “The purpose of doing this is…”
“Young Master Ye, just do as I say. Remember, you must resonate with that statue.”
After the artefact spirit finished speaking, he pointed a finger at his own forehead. Immediately afterwards, a beam of white light shot out from the top of his head.
