Sect Leader Is Under Great Pressure CH 128 Extra 8 The Family Of Foxes

The Road to Kun-Lai.  

Qingqiu lies to the north of the Western Continent, a long journey from Kun-Lai Mountain. However, for the spirit demon race, the journey wasn’t particularly difficult. They could absorb the essence of the sun and moon along the way, traveling with their families, chatting and laughing. Other than the slower pace, there wasn’t much trouble.  

By autumn, the Kun-Lai mountain range was already blanketed in a layer of fine snow. A group of small foxes, their fur in various colors and patterns, frolicked in the snow, tumbling and rolling together. Their fluffy tails swished as they played, accumulating small snowballs on their fur. When they got up and shook themselves, the snow scattered everywhere.  

A graceful and beautiful adult fox approached them slowly. Immediately, the little foxes swarmed around, treating the adult fox like a snow pile to climb on, covering it in snowflakes as well.  

"Alright, settle down. Just a few more mountains to cross, and we’ll reach Yuzhi Peak in Kun-Lai," the adult fox said gently, picking up each little fox one by one and placing them in neat rows.  

"Why are we taking the mountain route instead of going along the river?" a small white fox tilted its head and asked.  

"Xiao Mi, the inland areas of Kun-Lai Mountain are human territories. Spirit demons are prohibited from entering without permission. Cultivators from the Western Continent frequently visit their families. If we encounter them, it would be hard to explain," the adult fox replied softly.  

"Are we afraid of them?" Xiao Mi retorted dismissively. There were so many of them this time, and they were strong. It doubted a few ordinary humans could defeat them.

"It’s not about one or two. If conflicts arise and sparks spread across the Western Continent, it would bring significant trouble from Kun-Lai. Then, we won’t be able to go play at Kun-Lai anymore." The adult fox licked Xiao Mi and continued, "Once we reach Yuzhi, we can take a cloud turtle to Shennong Peak."  

"Is that the place with lots and lots of rice?" The little foxes perked up their ears and looked at the adult fox with wide, sparkling eyes.  

The adult fox felt its heart melt at their adorableness. Stroking the nearest little ear, it nodded. "Yes, lots of rice."  

Cheering, the little foxes darted off into the snow.  

A few larger foxes of varying fur colors approached. Watching the energetic little foxes running ahead, they walked gracefully and whispered amongst themselves about how tireless the young ones seemed, despite exhausting the adults.  

"Boss, you said we’d take a cloud turtle, but I heard they’re expensive," a bright red-furred fox commented. "I heard it costs at least 50 grams of Azure Rice per trip. For so many foxes, it’ll cost several pounds of rice—that’s way too expensive."  

"Don’t worry, I have a plan," the big fox replied with a faint smile.  

*

Main Net Charm, Kun-Lai Spirit Demon Home.

[Calling for a Cloud Turtle] Request: A cloud turtle for 63 foxes from Yuzhi Peak to Shennong Peak. Willing to pay in Azure Rice—any affordable options?  

Posting: Bringing my family of 63 foxes to Kun-Lai for a living. The little ones are young, and we’d like to tour Kun-Lai. Looking for someone willing to help.  

1st Reply: "63 foxes aren’t heavy. I have one year of experience transporting passengers. One peak route costs 50 grams of rice or three spiritual stones. Interested?"  

2nd Reply: "One year of experience? I have 50 years of experience! I won’t veer off course chasing fire eagles or get lost. I also know all the best spots in Kun-Lai. One peak route is 75 grams of rice or four spiritual stones. Choose me for reliability—don’t skimp!" 

3rd Reply: "Everyone starts somewhere. My rates are as affordable as the first reply’s, and my service is solid."  

Poster: "Reply #2, can you lower your price? We need to travel across multiple peaks. How about a 20% discount?" 

2nd Reply: "Best I can do is a 15% discount." 

Poster: "Deal!"  

*

The big fox reluctantly returned the Net Charm to a young woman dressed in luxurious clothing.  

Xiao Mi stared longingly at the Net Charm, having heard how fun it was to use. But it was so expensive—just a short session on the Net Charm had cost a spiritual stone, which could buy 100 grams of rice.  

"Spiritual stones are fine," the big fox reassured, nuzzling its daughter. "Azure Rice is the most convenient currency for spirit demons in Kun-Lai. If someone accepts rice, they won’t want spiritual stones."  

After all, spirit demons weren’t wealthy, and Shennong Peak didn’t actively grow spirit demon food. They only produced limited amounts each year, leaving no surplus to buy even if one had the money.  

"Father, I heard that if you raise a rabbit from Shennong Peak, you can have your own field. Is that true?" Xiao Mi’s eyes sparkled as her three fluffy tails swished like white flames.  

"It’s true, but…" The big fox chuckled bitterly. "We can’t afford to raise a rabbit from Shennong Peak."  

"Why not? Don’t they eat grass?" Xiao Mi asked curiously.  

"They eat meat. Fresh, tender meat," the big fox replied with a sigh.  

Nearby, a silent nine-tailed fox chuckled softly and approached. "Not all of them. Some are willing to eat older meat." (TN: they aren't talking about literal meat here lol)

The big fox turned to her, a look of quiet grievance on its face.  

*

At Shennong Peak, expansive fields of golden rice spread out as far as the eye could see. The air was filled with a faint, enticing fragrance.  

In a field spanning dozens of acres, stalks bent under the weight of azure grains, captivating the small foxes who drooled at the edge of the field.  

So much rice…  

They wanted to roll in it.  

Unable to control themselves, they dashed forward, only to be caught by the big fox and sternly warned to wait, or risk being sent home immediately.  

Startled by the sudden reprimand, the little foxes’ eyes brimmed with tears.  

Just then, a newcomer—a squirrel spirit demon—succumbed to the rice’s aroma and plunged into the field, biting into a stalk.  

Immediately, a dozen sword-wielding cultivators descended, shouting, "Damaging the fields is a serious crime in Kun-Lai. You’re under arrest! You have the right to resist, but all consequences are on you!"  

The squirrel screamed and tried to flee, but the fastest cultivator knocked it unconscious with a sword hilt and carried it away, blood splattering as he disappeared. “First come, first serve.”

“Hmmph!” The remaining cultivators grumbled but resumed their posts.  

Terrified, the little foxes huddled together, trembling.  

"You see? It’s a trap. I fell for it once, too, couldn’t afford the fine, and ended up mining for three months," the big fox lamented.  

"Got it!" the little foxes chorused, nodding fervently.  

*

The foxes found a cave in Kun-Lai.  

The cave was deep and dry, its floor covered in glowing moonlight grass. Lanterns made of luminescent insects hung on the walls. Grass-woven balls and rabbit figures scattered across the floor delighted the young foxes, who eagerly pounced, tussling over the toys until they rolled into a tangled heap.  

"This place is a bit rough, but I hope it’s comfortable enough for you," the big fox said softly to Su Wan, the nine-tailed fox. 

"I suffered far more hardships back in the Xuan King's palace," Su Wan said with a naturally enchanting voice while stroking her soft, young fox lover. "You're already doing very well."  

*

The Great Xuan black snake and nightingale dragged a bag of eggs up Shennong Peak.  

"Are you really going to sell your eggs?" Nightingale asked, trembling on his brother's head.  

"These eggs are unfertilized—they won't hatch. Wouldn't it be a waste not to sell them?" Black Snake replied indifferently.  

"But you're male! How can you even lay eggs?!" Nightingale still couldn’t wrap his head around it.  

"How many times do I have to explain? The Dragon-Snake lineage can lay eggs with almost any species. Stick it in a flower, and it could make the flower lay eggs—let alone me, a living snake," Black Snake scoffed. "Anyway, most of the eggs turn into nine-head snakes, but a few become beauty rat snakes. We can keep those to help out in our shop—saves us the cost of hiring someone."  

"But… but those are your eggs," Nightingale said, still overwhelmed.  

"So what? Snakes don’t need to raise their young—they hatch and fend for themselves. Unlike you birds, who have to take care of them until they grow up," Black Snake retorted coldly. Then his tone turned angry. "Actually, I wanted to sell them to Yushou Peak, but their offer was way too low! It’s outright robbery!"  

This was a story Nightingale could laugh about for a lifetime. He mimicked the voice of the last egg-buying cultivator, pinching his tone as he asked, “Snake, Yushou Peak wants to buy your eggs. Twenty Kun-Lai mice for one egg—deal or not?”  

"My live eggs… are only worth 20 mice?" Black Snake said, playing along.  

"Not enough… then how about twenty-one mice~?" Nightingale sang mockingly.  

"One mouse is worth 1 spiritual stone. I have a mortgage of 400,000 spiritual stones to pay off!" Black Snake snapped.  

"Just lay 20,000 more eggs, and you'll be set!" Nightingale burst out laughing after delivering his punchline.  

"Enough. I don’t need a brother like you," Black Snake huffed. "They’ll come back for sure. These are nine-headed hydra eggs—they’ll definitely sell for a high price."  

"Once we’re debt-free, we can relax as landlords," Nightingale mused dreamily.  

"Exactly!" Black Snake agreed. Then he noticed a small fox that looked a lot like Su Wan, curiously wandering around and looking about. A sly grin crept onto his face. "I wonder if the restaurant at Shennong Peak takes fox meat?"  

"I’ll go ask," Nightingale replied. 

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