I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 87

“A sudden appearance from Tang Ruorui put Bai Xuyan on high alert. She no longer concealed her power, letting two long tails sway behind her. This was the biggest difference between Bai Xuyan and the red fox from before. Her cultivation was stronger, so it was no wonder Bai Xuyan looked down on the red fox, calling it an idiot.

Bai Xuyan revealed her fox ears and tails. The usually flirtatious and sensual woman transformed into a fox demon. If the men who were obsessed with Bai Xuyan saw her like this, they would probably be scared to death.

Her blood-red lips became grotesquely large, and sharp teeth were filled with a bloody scent. Bai Xuyan’s two thick, long fox tails circled around her, protecting her, while her now beast-like eyes stared intently at Tang Ruorui.

Bai Xuyan sneered, “Tang Ruorui, you’ve come knocking on my door this time. That human really is a great lure; I didn’t even have to do anything to get you on the hook. I can’t believe you, a flower demon, would betray us. Instead of cooperating with our fox clan, you’ve sided with the humans’ Special Operations Department, and now you’re staying by a woman’s side for her. You’ve truly disappointed me.”

Hearing this, ZhuYun’s temper flared up. Without a word, she stuck a Celestial Thunder Talisman on her forehead, waiting for it to dissolve on its own. When ZhuYun whipped out a lightning whip, Bai Xuyan let out a low growl and retreated a few steps. Although her cultivation was deeper than the red fox’s, both foxes had a fear of lightning. This was why ZhuYun had specifically bought several Celestial Thunder Talismans to hoard. Even though she’d found some remaining ones in her system space, it didn’t stop ZhuYun from being a hoarder and buying more—it’s always better to have too many than too few.

The lightning whip split the dining table, and a black crack appeared in the middle of the large round table, which then split open with a “boom.”

The energy from the Celestial Thunder Talisman in ZhuYun’s hand brought a tingling sensation as the electric light sparked. However, this residual energy wouldn’t harm ZhuYun. She wondered if it was her imagination, but the Celestial Thunder Talisman felt more and more familiar, as if it was made just for her and could only be used by her.

ZhuYun took a deep breath, feeling the energy fluctuations of the talisman. She was quite pleased with Bai Xuyan’s terror. She lifted her chin, her stance arrogant as she said, “If you wanted to mess with me, your lure, you should have done more research. Did you really think I was just a burden? Haven’t you ever heard the saying, ‘A lawyer who can’t use talismans is absolutely not a qualified zookeeper’? Ruirui, what do you say?”

The “zookeeper” title was a deliberate jab at Tang Ruorui. ZhuYun’s innocently bright smile finally made Tang Ruorui realize something very serious: she had apparently made ZhuYun angry.

What exactly had she done wrong? Had she eaten too much recently and gained weight? Was that why she made ZhuYun tired when she hugged her?

Tang Ruorui pursed her lips and gave a timid, shallow smile, while ZhuYun gave an arrogant huff.

Just as they were exchanging glances, a red light flew toward ZhuYun’s face. Tang Ruorui waved her hand, and a water mirror with rippling waves blocked ZhuYun. The water mirror swallowed Bai Xuyan’s attack whole. After being protected by the mirror, Tang Ruorui flew and flashed to Bai Xuyan’s side. Just as she was about to act, a long sword appeared in Tang Ruorui’s hand. Its hilt and blade were wrapped in flower branches, and a phantom lotus that looked like it was carved from ice and snow was deeply embedded in the sword. Tang Ruorui said coldly, “You are the three thousandth fox to die by this sword today.”

Bai Xuyan was not someone who would just wait for death. Her long nails shimmered with a cold, eerie light. Her fingers moved like the wind, merciless and cold. When her nails and the long sword collided, the tables and chairs around them were all affected. The entire private room and even the whole floor shook.

ZhuYun frowned. Seeing that the unconscious Chen Wei’an hadn’t been crushed to death yet and that they were fighting a fierce, back-and-forth battle, ZhuYun was a little worried that the private room wouldn’t be able to withstand their havoc.

“When is that slow-moving Ding Wenjun going to get here!”

Sometimes, she really didn’t know what this group of people from the Special Operations Department was thinking. You could say they were reliable because they had been secretly protecting her, and if Bai Xuyan hadn’t spilled the beans, she would have still been in the dark. But when you needed them, they were like a bunch of snails. It could really drive you crazy.

“Tang, how dare you injure my tail!”

Tang Ruorui’s sharp sword sliced off one of Bai Xuyan’s long tails during an attack. The tail fell to the ground and was still twitching. This scene stung Bai Xuyan’s eyes and completely enraged her. She was going to fight Tang Ruorui to the death!

Tang Ruorui put away her long sword. The flower vines on her arm tightly bound the furious Bai Xuyan. She watched the struggling Bai Xuyan with indifference. Having killed so many foxes, Tang Ruorui had long since mastered the tricks to killing them. As long as the fox clan didn’t attack in a group, Tang Ruorui had no chance of losing. The Phantom Lotus who had survived to this day was no ordinary being, and her experience was honed through countless battles.

Unfortunately, the fox clan always underestimated Tang Ruorui, thinking that the Phantom Lotus clan was on the verge of extinction. However, it was normal for the fox clan to think this. Since the Phantom Lotus clan went into seclusion in the mountains, the two clans hadn’t fought for a hundred years. As time went by, the fox clan that had lost to Tang Ruorui had long forgotten that humiliation, only thinking of quickly capturing the Phantom Lotus clan and raising them in the fox territory.

Tang Ruorui was different from Bai Xuyan. The fox clan could kill humans here without a care, but Tang Ruorui couldn’t. So, she broke through the window with Bai Xuyan, knowing that even if she had to kill her, it couldn’t be done here.

However, Bai Xuyan had not given up the obsession to fight back. She twisted and turned into a small fox, escaping from the tight grip of the vines. She hovered in the air, and the blood seeping from her tail stained her fur, making her look particularly disheveled.

Suddenly, the world spun, and dark clouds gathered. A strange place ZhuYun had never seen before made her yell, “Ding Wenjun, where the hell are you!”

Earlier, she had replied on the phone, “I’ll be right there.” But they had already fought their way into Bai Xuyan’s illusion. Why hadn’t Ding Wenjun appeared yet? She had promised to protect the Phantom Lotus clan. If Tang Ruorui hadn’t transformed into her larger form, based on their speed, even if they had arrived, they would only be there to collect bodies.

ZhuYun grumbled, “It’s really better to rely on yourself than on others.”

She slapped on another Flying Talisman and flew toward Tang Ruorui. Fighting side by side, ZhuYun spoke before Tang Ruorui could. “Don’t tell me to step aside. I’m very powerful, don’t worry. I can protect myself and I won’t distract you. I don’t want to just stand there and watch you two fight like an idiot. Although you were just one-sidedly beating Bai Xuyan, I was still so worried about you.”

Even though she had been a normal human for the first twenty-some years of her life, she was a genius in certain aspects. The talismans were easy to use, and the lightning in her hand could strike wherever she aimed. With such a special ability, why would she be a spectator? Moreover, ZhuYun firmly believed that special abilities were meant to be used, which was why she said those words.

Tang Ruorui, who had always fought alone, couldn’t describe her feelings at this moment. She only knew that ZhuYun’s concern gave her infinite strength.

Tang Ruorui’s eyes held trust for ZhuYun. She nodded in silence. Even though this was Bai Xuyan’s illusion, she would be like an invincible general, repelling Bai Xuyan.

She took the initiative to attack. As the master of the illusion, Bai Xuyan was naturally not polite. The changing terrain and the ubiquitous sneak attacks caused a lot of trouble for Tang Ruorui. But how could a wounded fox like Bai Xuyan be a match for a Celestial Thunder Talisman? A few purple lightning bolts chasing Bai Xuyan made her scream miserably a few times. Every time Bai Xuyan wanted to counterattack, Tang Ruorui would seize the opportunity to strike. If she still had her two long tails, she might have been able to deal with both ZhuYun and Tang Ruorui at once, but now Bai Xuyan only had one functional tail, so she could block one but not the other.

ZhuYun was also generous this time. As soon as a Celestial Thunder Talisman lost its effect, she would take out another one. It was as if she had an endless thunder pool. This made the once triumphant Bai Xuyan fall into complete panic. Now, what Bai Xuyan feared was not Tang Ruorui, who had slaughtered three thousand of her kind, but ZhuYun, who was getting more and more excited with every strike. This reminded Bai Xuyan of the thrill she felt every time she absorbed the essence of a man. Men were her chargers, and at this moment, she was ZhuYun’s charger.

ZhuYun and Tang Ruorui worked together in perfect harmony, as if they had cooperated countless times before. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with a pleasant light the kind of satisfaction that comes after winning a great battle, exhilarating and captivating.

Bai Xuyan’s smooth fur was gray and smoking from the lightning strikes. ZhuYun nudged Bai Xuyan’s body with the tip of her shoe. Tang Ruorui watched the surrounding illusion beginning to dissipate. She used vines to grab Bai Xuyan’s tail, hanging her upside down, and then wrapped her arm around ZhuYun’s waist, waiting for the illusion to end.

“Whoa!”

ZhuYun suddenly felt her footing disappear, as if the floor had vanished, and she fell downwards. Fortunately, Tang Ruorui held ZhuYun’s waist tightly. Looking at Tang Ruorui’s gentle, beautiful eyes, ZhuYun puffed out her cheeks. Without much hesitation, she hooked her arms around Tang Ruorui’s neck.

Compared to the hanging Bai Xuyan, Tang Ruorui’s attitude towards ZhuYun was one of loving affection.

Her scent was intoxicating. ZhuYun felt that this enchantress was especially skilled. After being a lawyer for so many years, what kind of demons and monsters hadn’t she seen? Most people rarely caused ZhuYun’s emotions to fluctuate unless that person was a bizarre pervert. But Tang Ruorui was an exception. She was neither bizarre nor a pervert; she was just a beautiful flower demon. So why could she cause such emotional turmoil in ZhuYun?

Not long ago, ZhuYun was still angry at her, with her ability to switch between big and small forms at will. Wasn’t that infuriating enough?

But now, with this hug and embrace, ZhuYun’s inexplicable anger had been replaced by joy.

ZhuYun wanted to huff to show her powerful demeanor, but a sudden scream made her burst into laughter. It turned out that someone had discovered them. The man’s cigarette dropped from his mouth in shock. He pointed to the sky and said, “Holy crap! Dude, do you see those? Are those aliens? Are they UFOs? Are aliens going to take over Earth?”

“What are you talking about? I can’t see a thing.”

“Dude, are you really blind?”

“Yeah, I just broke my glasses today and was about to go buy a new pair. You just realized I’m not wearing them?”

The man with the cigarette rolled his eyes in exasperation. He decided to immediately take a picture and post it online. It turned out that the aliens some netizens saw weren’t fake there really were aliens in the world!

At the same time, he wasn’t the only human who noticed the strange phenomenon in the sky. At 5:30 p.m., a wave of sensational news about flying people quickly swept the internet. When the public relations department of the Special Operations Department saw these photos, they quickly began to handle the situation. After communicating with frontline staff, they confirmed that the incident was caused by the Phantom Lotus and Fox clans. This led to a lot of discussion. Someone said, “These two clans have been fighting on and off for thousands of years, right? The Phantom Lotus clan members currently on record are so few, they’re practically national treasures. No wonder the leaders sent people to protect them.”

“Ugh, what is the fox clan thinking? What’s so great about being human? I’d rather be a fox right now and not have to come to work every day.”

“Hahaha, if the fox clan heard your mental state, they’d probably curse you for speaking without thinking.”

“I’m not kidding, I’ve long stopped wanting to be human.”

He had a distressed look on his face as he handled the day’s news online, couldn’t help but rub his head. Ugh, he finally got a stable job, but what was the result? He passed the special exam, but let’s just say a stable job isn’t easy to handle; it’s tough!

The Special Operations Department was trying its best to conceal the existence of other races. The world is vast and needs peace, which is why the Special Operations Department exists. They balance the differences between demons and humans to achieve a certain level of peaceful coexistence.

The PR department of the Special Operations Department was in a state of chaos, and Ding Wenjun, who had been cursed countless times by ZhuYun, was seriously injured. Today, it wasn’t just the PR department that was busy but also the high-level leaders who were waiting for news.

A black-haired woman in a long robe rested with her eyes closed, her expression indifferent. The black markings at the corners of her eyes were like dark lotuses stretching their bodies. They bloomed along her cheek, the mysterious and complex markings creating an intimidating presence. Her fingers tapped rhythmically on her knees. The white-haired man with a red dot on his forehead standing opposite her couldn’t help but ask, “Jiuyou, what exactly are you trying to do? Ever since you forced Tang Ruorui to live in the human world, I’ve found that I can’t see through you. And what about that human, ZhuYun, by Tang Ruorui’s side? She clearly has the ability to join the Special Operations Department. Why didn’t you let me recruit her? Can’t you see that the talismans in her hand are from an ancient method?”

Jiuyou chuckled, “Baihe, I’ve already said this. I’m maintaining the balance between humans and demons. There are many things I don’t do because that’s how the story is meant to unfold. Tang Ruorui has to appear in the human world, and she must meet the human, ZhuYun.”

“Bullshit! You clearly knew that Bai Xuyan was plotting against ZhuYun. Why didn’t you tell her? And that young master, Bai Que, he’s only one Phantom Lotus away from transforming. You’ve hidden all the other clan members, yet you’ve exposed Tang Ruorui. What? Don’t tell me you want to use her to bait that big fish, Bai Que, or that you’re not afraid of ruining Tang Ruorui.”

Jiuyou put down her crossed legs, her deep eyes thoughtful. She moved her foot, and a ripple-like wave spread outwards. Her barrier sealed the entire room, preventing anyone from hearing them.

She looked up at the disapproving Baihe and sighed softly, slowly saying, “Do you believe in reincarnation?”

Baihe’s eyes widened in shock. He asked with a serious expression, “Jiuyou, what are you talking about?”

She raised an eyebrow and pointed to the black markings at the corner of her eye. “I didn’t used to believe the rumors about the Phantom Lotus clan’s reincarnation, I thought it was all a joke. A flower blooms in an instant and dies in an instant. I died at Bai Que’s hands. Before I died, I saw Ruorui, covered in blood. She was the hope of the Phantom Lotus clan. If she died, it would be difficult for the other clan members to survive. I also knew that after I died, the next to die would be Ruorui. But I wasn’t willing to accept it. Why should the Phantom Lotus clan become a medicinal ingredient for the fox clan’s transformation? So…”

Jiuyou and Baihe looked at each other. She smiled arrogantly, “So I came back after I died, and I saw what the correct fate was. The turning point was with ZhuYun, who was hit and killed by a wolf demon. If it weren’t for Chen Wei’an’s interference, ZhuYun would have met Ruorui much earlier and wouldn’t have died in that car accident. Perhaps this was a fated connection. Even though they didn’t meet for a long time, it was Ruorui who ultimately avenged ZhuYun.”

“Whew, I’m done. This has been on my mind for a long, long time. I always feel like it’s a fleeting dream, but the black markings on my face prove that it’s not a dream, but something that actually happened. Baihe, do you understand now why I’ve been doing this?”

Jiuyou didn’t want to hide it anymore. She was exhausted, living in a constant state of panic every day and night. She was afraid that she would open her eyes and find that this was all just a final glimpse of her life before death.

Baihe’s eyebrows furrowed deeply, as there were still many things he didn’t understand. He couldn’t figure out why Jiuyou would pin her hopes for a turning point on ZhuYun. Baihe thought about it and asked.

Jiuyou, however, threw the question back at him. “Did you forget what you just said? How could a human still have ancient talismans? Many of the talisman traditions have long been lost. If you and I hadn’t lived for so long, we probably wouldn’t have recognized that they were ancient talismans. Look at the fox clan; they didn’t see ZhuYun as a threat, which means no one in the fox clan recognized the talismans. So do you still think she’s just an ordinary human?”

Baihe finally understood. He paced back and forth, his expression blank. “Does she really have the ability to save you all?”

“Not just us, but all the demons.”

Baihe was dumbfounded. “Are you dreaming?”

Jiuyou snorted coldly, waved her hand, and put away the barrier. She gave him a warning glare. Baihe was about to say something more, but the surgery was over, and the doctor pushed the injured Ding Wenjun out. She looked at Jiuyou and Baihe. The doctor was a plump, well-built woman with a somewhat jovial smile. She said, “The fox clan is as cunning and vicious as ever, every move is a killing blow. Ever since Bai Fan became the fox king, the fox clan has become even more hateful.”

Jiuyou chuckled, “You’re not human. Humans wouldn’t hate the fox clan. Take Chen Wei’an for example; he’d be happy to worship Bai Que.”

The doctor laughed cheerfully, “You’re right, I’m a panda, not a human.”

Baihe pressed, “How is Ding Wenjun’s injury?”

The doctor explained with her hands in her pockets, “I’ve already treated her injuries. They won’t be life-threatening, but she’ll have to rest in bed for a few months.”

Relieved that Ding Wenjun was safe, Jiuyou and Baihe both sighed a great sigh of relief. They stood outside the hospital room, looked in on Ding Wenjun, and then left. When Jiuyou heard Baihe ask what to do with the group of foxes that Ding Wenjun had killed, Jiuyou sneered, “They’re all high-quality fur. Skin them and sell the pelts overseas.”

“That would probably infuriate Bai Fan, make his eyes pop out.”

Jiuyou was indifferent. “Even better if he dies.”

At that moment, Jiuyou noticed her assistant, Qingque, pacing outside the office door. She said, “What is it, Qingque?”

“Sister Jiuyou, Tang Ruorui and ZhuYun have arrived.”

Jiuyou nodded. “Good.”

She had intended to go alone, but Baihe seemed very interested in ZhuYun, which made Jiuyou shake her head and chuckle helplessly.

ZhuYun curiously looked around. The ancient, elegant decor had a unique charm. The Special Operations Department was completely different from what ZhuYun had imagined. She thought it would be mostly humans, but when she came in just now, she had paid close attention and it seemed that there were quite a few demons as well. As for how ZhuYun could tell who was human and who was a demon, it was all thanks to the demons’ attire, which made it easy for ZhuYun to distinguish their identities.

She sat down, while Tang Ruorui stood. ZhuYun reached out to play with a feather in a vase. In any other place, ZhuYun would have thought it was a man-made peacock feather, but in the Special Operations Department, she believed that this feather definitely came from a real peacock.

“Ruorui, Miss Zhu, I apologize for keeping you waiting.”

After a period of waiting, ZhuYun finally met the high-level leader who had summoned them for a talk at the Special Operations Department. She stood up and shook hands with Jiuyou. Jiuyou’s kind smile made ZhuYun thoughtful.

“Miss Zhu, what kind of tea would you like? We can sit down and talk. Ding Wenjun couldn’t make it in time, and I’m sure you know about that. When Bai Xuyan came to see you, she also brought her subordinates. Ding Wenjun couldn’t help you because of those foxes, and I am deeply sorry.”

Tang Ruorui avoided Jiuyou’s gesture of pouring tea. She took out some flower dew and filled a cup for ZhuYun beside her. She said nonchalantly, “ZhuYun doesn’t drink things from outsiders.”

ZhuYun pursed her lips obediently, pretending to be oblivious to Tang Ruorui’s attitude.

However, Jiuyou didn’t mind at all. Her eyes darted back and forth between them. She said with satisfaction, “I’m relieved to see that you two are so close.”

What does that mean? Isn’t she a leader? It feels like she’s shipping us!”

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