After Transmigrating and Humiliating the Cold and Glamorous Demon Venerable - Chapter 7

Chapter 7: If You Want to Eat, Wag Your Tail

Ye Lanqing was amused by the little fox’s clumsy attempt to cover things up. For a moment, she completely forgot that the fluffy ball before her was a dangerous Demon Venerable. A playful spirit rose within her, and she intentionally waved the fragrant roasted rabbit meat in front of the cage, using the cooing tone one might use for a small pet:

“Little cutie, do you really want to eat? If you do, wag your tail. Just one wag and I’ll give it to you.”

“Hah!” Zhong Xue bared her claws, a low growl vibrating in her throat.

Presumptuous! How dare you speak to this Venerable in such a tone! Utterly presumptuous!

Zhong Xue wanted to use her aura to intimidate this ignorant little Daoist, but the moment she opened her mouth, saliva uncontrollably slid from the corner of her lips like a silver thread, dripping onto the padded jacket she had just shredded.

Zhong Xue: !!!

Her entire fox body froze. Her water-blue eyes widened into circles, filled with utter disbelief.

She… the dignified Demon Venerable actually…

She had actually done such a thing right in front of the little Daoist…

Ye Lanqing: …

Ye Lanqing was also stunned. Seeing the little fox drool, her brain whirred at high speed.

If this were an ordinary little animal, Ye Lanqing would have been charmed by this adorable sight and would have surely reached out to give it a “rua.”

But… but this was the Demon Venerable!

If she mocked the Demon Venerable and earned her resentment, she might be silenced forever in the future…

In the worst-case scenario, once she reached the underworld, the Demon Venerable might force her to drink a massive cauldron of Meng Po’s soup just to be sure about her reincarnation. Or worse, she might not even get the chance to reincarnate at all.

Her survival instinct turned Ye Lanqing into an Oscar-worthy actress. She covered her eyes and cried out, “Oh no, oh no! Why can’t I see anything? It must be because the snow is too bright and I stayed outside too long. I’ve developed snow blindness! This is terrible—how am I supposed to do anything if I’m blind?”

As she spoke in a panicked voice, she peered through the gaps between her fingers to observe the little fox’s reaction.

Zhong Xue looked at Ye Lanqing with suspicion. Snow blindness? Really?

This little Daoist… she truly didn’t see just now?

She better not have!

Zhong Xue raised a paw to quickly wipe away the saliva, then curled her body into a ball, tucking her nose and mouth tightly under her tail, revealing nothing.

How humiliating for a fox! How could a dignified Demon Venerable act like this!

That undignified posture from a moment ago must absolutely never happen a second time!

Holding her eyes, Ye Lanqing fumbled around to place the roasted rabbit meat on a plate and stumbled as she shoved it into the animal cage.

She continued to mutter, “This won’t do, this won’t do. I must go ask the sisters for some medicine to treat my eyes… It’s too much of a hindrance to be unable to see…”

Having said that, Ye Lanqing pretended to bump into the wall, then fumbled her way out of the room, hiding outside.

Once out of the little fox’s sight, Ye Lanqing leaned against the wall and covered her mouth. Her shoulders shook uncontrollably as she laughed so hard she nearly fainted, all while remaining silent.

This little fox Demon Venerable was just too cute. This wasn’t a Demon Venerable; this was clearly a little darling who would rather die than lose face!

She was craving it so much she drooled, yet she still had to act like she didn’t want to eat.

If it were her own pet, Ye Lanqing couldn’t imagine how much she would adore this little cutie. She would definitely pull the little fox into her arms and kiss her until she went bald!

Inside the room, once she was sure the little Daoist had left, Zhong Xue cautiously lifted her head. She sniffed the air alertly and tilted her ears to confirm there was no sound outside. Only then did she turn her gaze toward the tempting—no, fox-enticing—roasted rabbit meat in the cage.

Hmph, Zhong Xue snorted inwardly, continuously convincing herself: This Venerable is merely… merely unwilling to let the little Daoist’s efforts go to waste! Besides, supplementing energy is necessary to recover my strength! A good fox knows when to yield and when to stand tall. To recover my power and fight back to the Demon Realm for revenge, there is no shame in filling my stomach now.

After confirming once more that no one was around, she approached the plate. She first took a small bite of the fragrant, charred rabbit leg.

The taste… was acceptable.

The control of the heat… was mediocre.

The use of spices… wasn’t too bad.

Zhong Xue evaluated critically in her heart, but her chewing and swallowing speed unconsciously quickened.

Then came the second bite, the third bite…

The meat was tender and fresh, the fat roasted just right, and mixed with simple salt and spices, it was undoubtedly a godsend for Zhong Xue, whose body was desperate for energy.

She ate quickly, yet maintained an almost instinctive elegance, making very little noise. It wasn’t until she had polished off the entire plate of rabbit meat—even gnawing the bones thoroughly—that she licked the corners of her mouth and her paws with lingering interest.

The fullness and warmth coming from her stomach chased away much of the chill. She narrowed her eyes in satisfaction, but immediately realized her reaction lacked dignity. She instantly put on a stern face and curled back into a ball. However, the slightly twitching tip of her tail still betrayed her good mood.

For now, I shall spare that little Daoist.

If she dares to tell a soul about today’s events… A dangerous glint flashed in Zhong Xue’s eyes.

If the little Daoist dares to spread it far and wide, I will definitely make her pay!

However, she had been so focused on eating just now that she forgot to check if the little Daoist had added poison.

If the little Daoist dared to poison her now, she would muster her last breath to bite the Daoist to death.

Outside, Ye Lanqing estimated the time was about right. She intentionally made some footsteps, muttering, “The medicine the sister gave me is really effective, I think I can see a little bit now,” before pushing the door open to re-enter.

She glanced at the empty plate in the cage and the little fox that was still curled up, a slight smile curving her lips.

So, this was how to feed the little fox.

But… she ate the bones too… won’t that scratch her stomach?

Seeing that the water in the cage was also finished, Ye Lanqing added some more.

“But speaking of which, you won’t bite me anymore, right?”

Since she ate the rabbit Ye Lanqing caught, couldn’t they be considered friends—even if just barely?

Zhong Xue remained curled up, neither lifting her head nor hissing.

This little Daoist… does she think a single meal of rabbit can buy me over?

Impossible. It would take at least two.

Ye Lanqing was also a bit torn.

This wasn’t an ordinary fox; it possessed spiritual intelligence. Keeping her in a cage forever would be no different from abuse.

“If you promise not to bite me, I’ll let you out and won’t lock you up anymore.”

Ye Lanqing negotiated in a humble tone.

Hmph.

Zhong Xue snorted at Ye Lanqing, treating it as a reluctant agreement.

Ye Lanqing added: “But… my status in Xuanfeng Mountain is very low. If my sisters come here, you have to go into the cage and pretend to be a spirit pet… otherwise, I’m afraid they might hurt you.”

Zhong Xue flicked her tail irritably, signaling that she understood.

This little Daoist is truly useless.

After a moment of hesitation, Ye Lanqing finally let Zhong Xue out.

Once free from the constraints, Zhong Xue immediately jumped onto the table, puffing out her chest proudly. Her gaze clearly said: Bold cultivator, why do you not kneel upon seeing this Venerable?

Ye Lanqing pretended not to understand the little fox’s hints. She sat opposite the little fox, propping up her head to face her directly.

It was strange; there had been a small bloodstain on the little fox’s face when she left, but now it was perfectly clean.

Could it be that the little fox, like a cat, washes its face with its paws?

Ye Lanqing couldn’t imagine how cute that sight would be. Unfortunately, given the little fox’s arrogant personality, she would surely never be allowed to witness such an adorable moment.

Looking at the fluffy head, Ye Lanqing felt her hands itch.

Can I really not give it a pet?

Seeing that the little Daoist lacked manners, Zhong Xue bared her teeth slightly, then jumped off the low table and began to wander around the room as if inspecting her territory.

The little Daoist was indeed very poor.

Not long after, Zhong Xue felt a bit sleepy. Perhaps because she was full, she felt a rare sense of lethargy. She simply jumped onto the bed, occupied a relatively soft spot, and lay down.

Nearby, Ye Lanqing was carefully tidying up the traces left from the skinning and bloodletting, calculating in her heart how she might feed the fox next time without hurting its self-esteem. Turning around to see the little fox had closed its eyes, Ye Lanqing couldn’t help but sigh; this fox really acted very much like a cat.

Unlike Ye Lanqing’s small cottage, the atmosphere inside the Great Hall of the Xuanfeng Mountain Main Peak was much more solemn.

These past few days, the realms of demons and monsters had been in turmoil. The Demon Venerable, who once shook the six realms, had vanished without a trace, sparking constant speculation among monsters and cultivators alike. The elders of the major sects took turns speaking—on the surface discussing their experiences in demon hunting, but in reality, undercurrents were surging.

Halfway through the assembly, the Elder of the Mystery Pavilion, Xuan Jiuyin, stepped forward slowly and said, “Fellow Daoists, the Demon Realm is in chaos. My four disciples of Mystery have been performing deductions day and night, and we have finally calculated the location of that demon head…”

The moment those words were spoken, the entire hall fell silent; a pin drop could be heard.

The Sect Leader of the Xuanfeng Sect, Feng Yunxiao, frowned slightly. Her horsetail whisk swayed gently as she spoke, “Whatever heavenly secrets you have deduced, Daoist, feel free to speak.”

Xuan Jiuyin held a tortoise shell, her eyes flickering uncertainly. She said, “The demon head seems to have used a seal to escape pursuit. However, according to the hexagrams, the Demon Venerable, Zhong Xue, is highly likely to be hiding within the mountain range we are currently in.”

“What?”

“In Xuanfeng Mountain?”

“How is that possible!”

An uproar broke out in the hall as murmurs rose from all sides. Some doubted that the Xuanfeng Sect was helping the demon hide, while others distrusted Xuan Jiuyin’s hexagrams.

The cultivators of the Xuanfeng Sect were indignant. The lead disciple, Chen Yun, stepped forward with her sword in hand and said, “Our Xuanfeng Mountain is protected by a mountain-guarding array. If a demon were to sneak in, how could it go unnoticed? Senior Jiuyin, what is the meaning of this!”

As the lead disciple of the Xuanfeng Sect, peers from other sects would give her some respect. As for the elders and the Sect Leader, they wouldn’t truly bicker with a junior.

The lead disciple of the Blazing Fire Sect, Mu Zhuoyan, took a step forward. Her flame-red robes fluttered with the spiritual energy surrounding her as she said to Chen Yun, “We do not doubt the Xuanfeng Sect; we simply wish to find the Demon Venerable quickly. Senior Sister Chen’s reaction makes it seem as though you are protesting too much.”

Chen Yun sneered. “Is it my Xuanfeng Sect protesting too much, or do you fellow Daoists wish to use the search for the demon as an excuse to annex other sects?”

Feng Yunxiao flicked her whisk and said lightly, “Yun’er, do not be rude.” Her tone was indulgent, showing no hint of actual reprimand.

Zhao Hanxing watched silently as the silk on Chen Yun’s clothes appeared somewhat dull. Suddenly, she recalled going to Ye Lanqing’s yesterday to pick up the skirt the eldest sister was supposed to wear, and she had heard Ye Lanqing mention that her “spirit pet” was injured…

Ye Lanqing’s cultivation was so low—where would she get a spirit pet?

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