Cultivation Struggles of a Lowly Fox

The Beast enjoyed this haughty Fox, and especially the Nightmare Owl.

The two of them had appreciation for her plans, while the last one just loved looking at the beauty she emanated.

The Nightmare Owl was especially curious, since he heard from the Holy Deer that the Fox was much more beautiful than she let on.

”Sit, sit.” Witch Aiko sighed while she played with the Contract.

”What are you doing?” The Holy Deer noticed that irregularity and was the first one to ask, but not before he sat behind one of the tables.

The other two also sat down at their respective tables.

”Tinkering with the Contract. Well, I would like to shatter it, but that doesn’t seem completely possible without injuring the individual.” Witch Aiko sighed.

The trio exchanged looks. ”Are you able to cancel the Contract?” The Fire Bird Queen asked cautiously.

”I already told you it’s impossible without injuring them.” Witch Aiko pouted. It felt like this birdie was trying to bully her!

”What kind of injury are we talking about?” The Nightmare Owl narrowed his eyes. Unlike Humans, Beasts were not as limited by Stagnant Qi, so they were able to progress pretty much indefinitely.

”The Soul bleeding type, but you would be completely freed from the Contract’s clutches.” Witch Aiko didn’t really need the original Soul to cancel the Contract, but it would be a lot gentler if she had both of their Souls.

The Beast fell silent.

Witch Aiko munched on the food that the Blood Fox offered.

She discreetly pulled out the Table Map and checked the changes on the map.

’It’s not enough yet.’ Witch Aiko had the special bead this whole time, which meant that she explored a lot of this island.

While it was not a complete map, she could see a lot of rivers, but only about 1/3rd of them were covered in red.

If her theory was correct, if all the rivers turned red, then the Blood Fox evolution would surpass even Mei’s!

Witch Aiko stored the Table Map again as she was ’bothered’ by the clingy Blood Fox.

”What is it?” Witch Aiko said softly.

”I love you.” The Blood Fox whispered sweet temptations into Aiko’s ears.

”Huh?” Witch Aiko almost choked, since she didn’t expect the Blood Fox to say that.

The Beasts also felt weird. There was pure slaughter outside, yet these Foxes were being all lovey-dovey?! How unserious could they get?!

The Beast groaned before weighing their pros and cons.

The first to speak was the Fire Bird Queen.

”If you are willing to help me out one more time. I’m willing to accompany you as a bed warmer.” She proclaimed with a red face. This was the greatest humiliation, but also necessary if she wished to revive her Clan.

The Blood Fox immediately glared daggers at that stupid beauty.

”???” Witch Aiko was confused about what she was on.

”I can do more than that, if you help me~” The Nightmare Owl flirtatiously winked at the Fox.

*sigh*

The Holy Deer felt like he was watching two idiots fight.

”Allow me to elaborate on what is happening.” The Holy Deer said gently, disturbing the glaring contest.

”Our Founders were contracted by humans, making us unable to go against them, unless we were allowed or owed a debt.” The Holy Deer started simply.

”The Founders naturally suppressed us, since they were under the Contract, but they were also too powerful and proud to resist against it.” The Holy Deer shook his head, sighing again.

”This turned into an even worse stalemate, since this continent was formerly a purely Beast Continent. Unfortunately, since a powerful figure enslaved our Founders- Well, you get what I mean.” The Holy Deer took one sip and frowned. ”Why is everything poisoned...”

Witch Aiko nodded simply. ”But they will die if I touch the Contract.” She shook her head. ”Some humans love poisons. There is nothing you can do about it.” She chuckled.

”Humans have strange hobbies.” The Holy Deer shook his head, but then smiled. ”You don’t have to worry about their injuries that would be inflicted by that Contract, as long as you can break it.”

”Oh...” Witch Aiko narrowed her eyes. ”You have some kind of Soul Treasure that can contain the Soul and stop the Soul bleeding, right?”

The Holy Deer was now even more certain that this Fox came with that incredible plan. ”You are correct.” He nodded gently. ”As long as we can break the Contract without severing the Soul ’that’ badly, we can always recover it over time.”

”It will be painful.” Witch Aiko narrowed her eyes.

”That is to be expected.” The Nightmare Owl butted in. He was feeling quite bad, since the Holy Deer had the limelight this whole time.

”And what’s that about bed warmers?” Witch Aiko licked her lips, not because she was looking forward to it, but because she was trying to clear the grease out of her lips.

However, a certain someone took it the wrong way.

”I... know I’m not the best with my words, but I’m confident that my soft and warm body will be of use to you.” The Fire Bird Queen was beet red.

Witch Aiko glanced at the Holy Deer.

”While the Fire Bird Clan is powerful in its combat abilities, they have very little in terms of Treasures... Well, they are the most plundered Clan.” The Holy Deer sighed.

”So she is leasing her body since she has nothing else to offer.” Witch Aiko nodded her head.

The Fire Bird Queen wanted to run away from this embarrassing conversation, but now her Clan hinged on this, so she would have to endure it.

”It’s not quite like that. Foxes, especially Lunar Foxes, greatly lack Yang, making it difficult to stabilise their body temperature. So it’s possible for them to freeze during the cold nights when the Moon is at its strongest.” The Holy Deer explained, since the birdie was tongue-tied.

”Wow...” Witch Aiko was impressed by his knowledge, but she was also impressed by her willingness to sacrifice herself. ’I wanted to raise a few other pets, so why not get them right now...’ She nodded her head gently and glanced at the other two.

”While my Clan has many Treasures, if you wish, I can also follow you.” The Holy Deer said.

”That-” The Fire Bird Queen agonised about what to say to him.

”Don’t worry, our Holy Deer Clan will cover the Soul Treasures for all the Founders. It’s time for us to recapture this continent and show those humans who they messed with all these years.” The Holy Deer said lightly, but it was obvious he held quite a grudge.

”Thank you...” The Fire Bird Queen breathed in relief.

”I can spy on others for you, and I’m also good in bed.” The Nightmare Owl didn’t want to be outdone, so he immediately said those words.

”Spy is nice, but the rest is unneeded.” The Blood Fox was overjoyed that she could now refute their words. It was time for her to establish her ’territory’ before others barged in!

”Don’t be like that-” The Nightmare Owl tried to appeal with his handsome body, but was cut short by her.

”You are not that handsome.” The Blood Fox coldly put him down.

The Nightmare Owl turned into a stone, and it felt like that stone statue was cracking all over from those ruthless words.

”You know I might treat you like a pet, right?” Witch Aiko had to make sure, since Moon Aiko could be... quite eccentric with her personality.

”I’m aware.” The Fire Bird Queen nodded. Even if she was used and thrown away, as long as their Founder was freed, she would do anything and willingly to boot.

”I have no issue.” The Nightmare Owl hummed gently.

”I prefer being a doctor, but I don’t mind if you dote on me too.” The Holy Deer shrugged. Their Clan was known for their healing prowess, and that was also why they had so many Soul Treasures.

The Blood Fox’s fur on her tails stood to no end. She was already contemplating ripping them apart!

The Blood Fox, for the first time in a long time, transformed into her Fox form and jumped onto Aiko’s lap.

That completely black and red fur greatly startled Aiko, but the softness was just too good to pass up!

”Well, as long as you don’t mind and expect that kind of treatment-” Witch Aiko then paused. ”However, since there will be no Contract, insurance is important, wouldn’t you say?” She narrowed her eyes.

”If you can break the Contract of our Founders, then sure.” The Holy Deer was the best in negotiations, since he didn’t think through his dick or wasn’t shy to say things out loud.

”That is fine, just don’t go back on your words.” Witch Aiko shook her head as she enjoyed the soft fur that the Blood Fox provided to her.

”Of course.” The Holy Deer nodded his head. His Clan would never go back on their words, especially if their condition could be changed!

”Let’s eat. Just be careful, the food is poisoned, probably.” Witch Aiko munched on said poisoned food, making the Beast stare at her strangely.

”I’m not going to answer that question, don’t even try it.” Witch Aiko wouldn’t explain anything about her physique until she was sure that they were completely on her side!

The Beasts sighed and ate the food too. They didn’t care about the poison since they were immune... is what they thought.

...

The Fire Bird Queen was the first one to fall victim to the poison.

”You know, you are really cute.” The previously shy mature woman turned into a cute, fawning girl.

”I love your tit-” The Nightmare Owl was hit by a plate from the Blood Fox, who was using Aiko’s lap as a pillow.

”I never expected them to fall for this so easily.” The Holy Deer shook his head with dignity.

”You can say that after your erection isn’t lifting the table.” Witch Aiko snorted at him.

The Holy Deer coughed awkwardly and adjusted his body so he wouldn’t lift the table any more.

”Seriously.” Witch Aiko was speechless that they fell victim to that low-level poison, but then suddenly paused. ’Did they do it on purpose?’ It was possible, but Witch Aiko couldn’t figure out why they would actually do it.

”They are not faking it. They just needed a bit of... relief?” The Holy Deer didn’t know how to describe this himself.

”You will have to use your own hands for that.” Witch Aiko teased him.

”That’s not what I mean. They needed some kind of relief, because their Clan issue might finally be over.” The Holy Deer tried to explain.

”Then what about you?” A strange twinkle emerged from within Aiko’s eyes.

”I’m after your beauty.” The Holy Deer shamelessly admitted.

Witch Aiko choked again, not expecting him to be so straightforward!