The Aloof Immortal Venerable is Pregnant with My Fox Cub - Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Cang Ran would not listen to the Yellow Weasel’s nonsense. If she were truly that cold-blooded and ruthless, viewing innocent demon lives as mere pawns to be slaughtered at will, she would eventually turn into a terrifying, frigid monster herself.

Furthermore, when she first arrived at the Azure Ocean Mountain Range, Mountain-Suppressing Leopard had upheld justice for her and showed her some kindness. She simply could not watch Dongming die, both logically and emotionally.

Cang Ran activated her demonic power, crushing the white porcelain wine cup into fragments, all of which were instantly pulverized into razor-sharp shards that flew out simultaneously.

The cold-gleaming fragments, with irresistible force, tore through the thin air. Combined with fire spiritual energy, they shot out with unparalleled precision toward the Demon-Binding Vine.

The fire attribute naturally restrained the wood attribute. The Demon-Binding Vine was struck by the fragments carrying fierce fire. In less than one breath, it was cut with numerous cracks.

The ravaged vine of the Demon-Binding Vine was severed into several pieces, which writhed and rolled extremely violently on the ground like chopped earthworms.

The Demon-Binding Vine’s restrictive power was suddenly lifted. The white leopard fell to the ground, temporarily saved. Gaining a moment to breathe, she quickly fled outward.

Han Jinzhi’s eyes were bloodshot. She hadn’t yet escaped the thrill of slaughter. The Demon-Binding Vine wrapped around her hand suddenly went slack. Seeing the white leopard flee, she gritted her teeth in anger.

She traced the residual fire spiritual energy in the air and the sweet, honey-like seductive fragrance, instantly locating the source.

It’s the Scarlet Flame Fox, Cang Ran!

This dead fox spirit has such a beautiful face, flirting and seducing everywhere. When she first arrived at the Azure Ocean Mountain Range, she instantly captivated the entire attention of Great Demon King Lone-Armed Ape at the banquet.

If her sister, Ice Wolf, hadn’t used some methods, Lone-Armed Ape would have almost been taken away by this vixen.

She couldn’t help her sister with much, but knowing a demon like Cang Ran existed, she pondered how to deal with her.

If they weren’t far apart right now, she would have loved to fiercely scratch Cang Ran’s face to ruins, so she couldn’t seduce people anymore.

She used to hide in Fox Mountain every day and never came down. Now that she dares to fall into my hands, I must teach her a lesson!

Han Jinzhi felt murderous intent, gripping the long whip in her hand even tighter.

After being abruptly saved, Dongming’s face was filled with panic. As soon as she saw Cang Ran across the room, she immediately bolted and rushed into Cang Ran’s arms.

If Cang Ran herself wasn’t a Great Demon, she likely wouldn’t have withstood the impact and would have been knocked down by this clumsy leopard.

A lot of fur on the fluffy white leopard’s neck had been rubbed off by the Demon-Binding Vine. The exposed white skin looked red and swollen, shedding a pile of white leopard hair with every movement.

The leopard’s face was crumpled with grievance, looking slightly clumsy and innocent, her big eyes brimming with tearful sorrow.

“Auntie Ran, thankfully you were here, or that evil wolf demon would have almost killed me!”

Cang Ran rubbed the leopard’s head twice, comforting her. “Alright, don’t be afraid of that wolf demon. Auntie Ran is here now.”

Honestly, Mountain-Suppressing Leopard raised her child well. The white leopard was sleek and healthy, and her large leopard head felt very smooth to the touch.

Cang Ran originally planned to only rub the little animal once as a token gesture, but this leopard was quite clingy and wouldn’t leave after having her head rubbed, so she rubbed her a couple more times.

This action was seen simultaneously by the Yellow Weasel and Tan Qingxuan. The eyes of both the demon and the human darkened at the same time.

The Yellow Weasel was having an existential crisis. This red fox is so stunningly beautiful, does she actually prefer those who are younger and more innocent?

Tan Qingxuan had previously thought that Cang Ran would be better suited with a demon. Yet, when she saw Cang Ran display a look of tenderness and concern toward the little leopard, her brow couldn’t help but slightly furrow.

A demon is a demon after all. No matter how cute she is, she will be unable to control her bestial nature, becoming bloodthirsty and murderous, when she grows up. Two demons together will only mutually influence each other to be even more bloodthirsty.

This fox is already impulsive. If she were influenced by others and went down a path of no return, even with profound cultivation, no immortal could save her.

This fox had better stay by the side of an upright person. She could not be allowed to go astray.

Tan Qingxuan lowered her gaze to the Yellow Weasel, not missing the glimpse of scheming calculation in the Yellow Weasel’s eyes.

From the very beginning, the Yellow Weasel had included Cang Ran in the game. Whether Cang Ran intervened or not, the game was already set.

As long as Cang Ran made a move, she would definitely be drawn into the situation. The Yellow Weasel appeared to be stopping her, but she was actually forcing Cang Ran to make the choice she most desired.

If her prediction was correct, the Yellow Weasel’s real target was Cang Ran. This game was staged for Cang Ran to see, to let Cang Ran know that the Yellow Weasel was the ally Cang Ran could rely on in the future.

On this side, Han Jinzhi held the long whip, her attitude arrogant, and she fiercely lashed out at Cang Ran. “Scarlet Flame Fox, how dare you stop me? Do you know who my sister is?”

Cang Ran grabbed the long whip from her hand. “I don’t know her. I haven’t seen any demon in Luofeng City as imposing as you.”

Cang Ran’s eyes were extremely enchanting, and her face was breathtakingly beautiful, yet Han Jinzhi ground her teeth with hatred, secretly cursing the “fox spirit” countless times in her heart.

Han Jinzhi tugged several times but failed to retrieve the whip from Cang Ran’s hand. She gritted her teeth and said, “Stop pretending! Which demon in Luofeng City doesn’t know me, Han Jinzhi? My sister is Ice Wolf, the next Great Demon King!”

Cang Ran curved her red lips, her tone cool. “So you’re Ice Wolf’s sister. What does that have to do with me?”

Relying on her sister, Ice Wolf, Han Jinzhi had been accustomed to being domineering for years, often courted by flattering lesser demon kings.

She thought Cang Ran would flatter her, but the other party didn’t take her seriously at all.

She was so angry her eyes were bloodshot. “I am Ice Wolf’s sister! Dead fox spirit, did you just ruin my Demon-Binding Vine? Compensate me quickly, or don’t blame me for being rude!”

The sunlight mixed into Cang Ran’s amber pupils, but without any trace of warmth. She implied, “I can compensate you, sure, but only if you can prove I was the one who ruined it. I’m not the only demon here.”

The Yellow Weasel dared to set up a trap and drag her into it, so don’t think about getting away clean. Who doesn’t know how to stir up hatred? Let’s all share the burden.

Han Jinzhi had always been brainless. Her gaze wandered, finally landing on the Yellow Weasel.

Of course, she hated Cang Ran the most, but the demons of the Azure Ocean Mountain Range all knew the Yellow Weasel was wealthy. Her early means of getting rich were not glorious, but she was never poor, making her one of the richest Great Demons.

The Yellow Weasel, with her gorgeous magical robes, clearly had more money than the penniless fox spirit and could afford to pay for the Demon-Binding Vine her sister gave her, which was said to have cost thousands of mid-grade spirit stones.

Han Jinzhi had always been reckless. She chose to offend both. “Yellow Weasel, Scarlet Flame Fox, don’t think I don’t know. Both of you have fire spiritual roots. The damage on the Demon-Binding Vine was caused by the fire attribute just now. You both must compensate me!”

The Yellow Weasel was watching the tigers fight from the mountain, but now the fire was burning her own body. She was not easy to provoke.

This little wolf cub actually dares to covet my spirit stones! The Yellow Weasel released her coercion. “A mongrel among mongrel wolves, who hasn’t even reached the Core Condensation stage, dares to demand things from Great Demons like us in the Transformation stage!”

A threat of death enveloped Han Jinzhi. Her teeth chattered, and her legs shook, but she still stiffened her neck and said, “You… you can’t kill me! My sister won’t let you get away with it!”

“Your sister isn’t here. If you truly want to die so much, then I’ll grant your wish,” the Yellow Weasel was never one to be gentle with women. She suddenly grabbed Han Jinzhi’s neck, exposing her sharp fangs. “Now, scram!”

Han Jinzhi was thrown to the ground. She cried out in pain and fled in terror with a group of little wolf demons.

The small leopard, Dongming, saw Han Jinzhi being chased away by the Yellow Weasel and pursued her for a long distance, biting off several patches of Han Jinzhi’s buttock fur.

If Cang Ran hadn’t called out to her, she wouldn’t have come back. She smugly thanked Cang Ran and the Yellow Weasel. “Thank you, Auntie Ran and Auntie Yellow, for helping me vent my anger so thoroughly.”

She was entirely unaware that if the Yellow Weasel hadn’t orchestrated this, she wouldn’t have been in this dangerous situation today.

The Yellow Weasel transformed into a gentle and good-tempered demeanor. She embraced Dongming, softly cooing and comforting her little darling.

The Yellow Weasel was always skillful in dealing with young girls. Dongming was quickly placated. She even took a transformation pill to return to her human form and said she would go back to tell Mountain-Suppressing Leopard to prepare generous gifts of thanks for both the Yellow Weasel and Cang Ran.

The Yellow Weasel was naturally overjoyed, practically hugging and kissing Dongming.

Dongming felt a fondness for the Yellow Weasel, but she still preferred Cang Ran. Seeing that Cang Ran wasn’t comforting her like Auntie Yellow, she felt a little disappointed.

Now that Lone-Armed Ape was severely injured, Ice Wolf needed more support from other demon kings to smoothly become the Great Demon King.

Ice Wolf initially rose to power through favor, so her foundation was unstable. Even though she formed her own Wolf Clan Iron Guards, they were all mongrel wolves like her. The wolves of the Azure Ocean Wolf Pack, with their purer bloodline, had not been subdued yet.

In the short term, as long as she hadn’t secured the position of Great Demon King, she wouldn’t have the capacity to truly deal with Cang Ran and the Yellow Weasel. She also had to be wary of Mountain-Suppressing Leopard, but plotting against them privately was another matter entirely.

Cang Ran planned to leave. Turning around, she suddenly realized Tan Qingxuan was missing.

Tan Qingxuan had intended to wait for Cang Ran, but she suddenly saw a flash of black demonic energy among the crowd of demons in the tea house.

This demonic energy was disguised, making it hard to notice in a place where demons gathered. Having dealt extensively with the Demon Realm over the years, she could quickly detect this trace, no matter how well it was hidden.

As Tan Qingxuan’s divine sense spread out, she indeed found the demon cultivator in a dark corner of the tea house, and the opponent had already been staring at her.

The demon cultivator was a Hall Master under the Right Protector of the Demon Realm Venerable Lord. She had some memory of this demon cultivator. She had destroyed half of his arm in a major battle, and the demon cultivator should remember her.

The Demon Hall Master’s cultivation was at the mid-stage Nascent Soul Period, while her own cultivation had only recovered to the mid-stage Golden Core Period at most. Killing him across such a gap would not be an easy task.

If she stayed here, she might implicate Cang Ran. Cang Ran had already saved her life, and she absolutely could not let her face danger because of her again.

Tan Qingxuan chose not to remain in the tea house. Instead, when the scene with the demons became chaotic, she lured the demon cultivator away.

She was injured and her pace was slow. The demon cultivator feared her former strength and dared not get too close, only trailing closely behind.

Presumably, it wouldn’t take long for the demon cultivator to realize her strength was greatly diminished and come to kill her.

Her spiritual sword had been destroyed during her tribulation. The current plan was to use her own immortal blood as a guide, draw ten talismans in the void, and set up a Demon Slaying Array to fight the demon cultivator.

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