บท 597: Chapter 596: Encounter with Another Nine-Tailed Fox Tribe

Demon Region.

It was the dwelling place of the demonic beast tribes in the Tian Xuan Continent. Most of the powerful demonic beast tribes in the world were gathered in this region. Therefore, its overall strength was quite formidable.

The Beast War Region was an extremely chaotic area within this Demon Region. It was home to countless factions and had not been completely unified by any major tribe. Many smaller tribes struggled to survive here.

Nine-Tail Village was the settlement of the Nine-Tail Tribe within the Beast War Region. They were originally one of the six overlord tribes that existed in ancient times. However, the Nine-Tail Tribe had been steadily weakening due to the secret machinations of the Yimo. Now, they had become a minor clan in the Demon Region that could easily be bullied by any faction with a bit of strength.

'This place isn't bad at all!'

Xiao Ming looked at the distant mountain peak that seemed to be floating in the air and nodded his head.

The area around the mountain was a deep abyss, and many metal chains extended from the mountain, forming a path that connected to the outside world.

There was a huge light barrier formation that enveloped and neatly enclosed the mountain peak. Xiao Ming could see a large number of buildings that looked like a village standing within the mountain.

"This formation is quite exquisite."

Xiao Ming looked at the enormous formation with a hint of interest flashing in his eyes. From it, he could detect an extremely powerful energy ripple.

"Sir, this is the guardian formation of the Nine-Tail Tribe. It is one of the few things left from the ancient times. It's also because of this formation that the Nine-Tail Tribe still retains a trace of its former glory," a burly man beside Xiao Ming said with a fawning smile.

Xiao Ming nodded slightly.

"That's enough, you may leave now."

"Thank you, Sir!" The burly man's face lit up with joy upon hearing this. After bowing several times, he quickly scampered away.

'Do I look that scary?' Xiao Ming blinked as he watched the man's retreating figure, then turned to the Ying Huanhuan trio at his side.

"Let's go in and take a look together."

The protective formation of the Nine-Tail Tribe couldn't hinder the group in the slightest.

As soon as they passed through the light barrier, they were greeted by a wonderful sight. The lush green mountain village was adorned with occasional patches of red and green. The melodious sounds of birds and swallows filled the air, giving the village an otherworldly, paradise-like feeling.

Xiao Ming and the three women strolled leisurely through the village. From time to time, dainty figures would appear around them, their big eyes filled with intense curiosity as they stared at Xiao Ming. Occasional giggles, reminiscent of the chirping of birds, escaped from their covered mouths as they talked.

"That man is so handsome! How come I've never seen him before?"

"He's perfectly transformed. Could he be from the legendary Overlord Tribes?"

"Why do I feel like he's from the human race?"

"And those three girls seem to be human too... Quick, we must inform Aunt Xin! Humans have come to our Nine-Tail Village…"

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The Nine-Tail Village was the ancestral land of the Nine-Tail Tribe. Due to the ancient protective formation, it was nearly impossible for outsiders to invade. Most members of the tribe lived sheltered lives under the watchful eyes of the village leaders, maintaining an air of purity and innocence with limited contact with the outside world.

These dainty and charming little foxes thought they were hiding well, but in reality, they had long been exposed in the eyes of the four. Each of them had a well-endowed, voluptuous figure with full breasts and shapely buttocks, exuding an enchanting charm. Their fluffy tails added a unique charm to their appearance.

"Big Brother, why do you insist on coming to such a place? It's crawling with fox spirits..."

After obtaining the Thunderbolt Ancestral Symbol, Xiao Ming led them westward and trained them for a year along the way. Eventually, they arrived in the Demon Region and headed straight for this place. They thought there might be something important here.

Little did they expect to stumble upon a bunch of fox spirits…

Mu Lingshan pouted unhappily as she stood beside Xiao Ming, while Ying Huanhuan furrowed her delicate brows on his other side. Qing Tan even looked at Xiao Ming with her hands covering her now-open mouth in a dramatic manner. It was as if she had made a shocking discovery. Yet, her eyes betrayed a hint of amusement. No doubt, she just wanted to add fuel to the fire and watch the world burn.

Who told her Master to subject them to a whole year of intense training?

Now, it was time for a bit of payback!

"I came here for a specific reason, not for these little foxes."

Xiao Ming knew exactly what was on the girls' minds. He lightly tapped each of their heads, causing the three to wince in pain as they held their heads.

It wasn't as if there weren't any fox tribes in the Dou Qi Continent. In fact, he even had a little fox friend of his who was the current Saintess within her palace. There was no need for him to come all the way here just for a few foxes.

At this moment, several figures swiftly approached with the sound of the wind. Leading them was an elegant and mature woman whose cultivation had just reached the Initial Profound Death Stage. While such strength would be considered decent in the East Xuan Region, it didn't hold much weight within the Demon Region.

"This young master is from the human race, right? May I inquire about the purpose of your visit to our Nine-Tail Village?"

The Chief of the Nine-Tail Village was this graceful woman. She was discreetly observing Xiao Ming and his group. The Ying Huanhuan trio didn't have particularly high cultivation levels, but Xiao Ming, whose depth she couldn't gauge, made her cautious.

Xiao Ming's gaze slowly landed on the elegant woman before him. "The Nine-Tail Tribe, once one of the six overlord tribes in the Demon Region, now only possesses this much strength. I suppose you're unaware of the reason behind this decline, aren't you?"

"What! Do you mean to say you know the reason?"

The elegant woman was shocked to hear this and quickly approached Xiao Ming with a fragrant breeze. As she spoke, her delicate body leaned in closer, as if she was preparing to have an in-depth 'conversation' with him.

She wasn't clear about Xiao Ming's background and remained somewhat cautious in her heart. The current Nine-Tail Tribe was indeed too weak and couldn't afford any trouble.

However, before she could get any closer to him, her path was blocked by Ying Huanhuan.

"Talk all you want, but don't get too close!" Ying Huanhuan cautioned vigilantly.

"Young Lady is right. I apologize for my rudeness. Sir, please come with me!"

The elegant woman spoke softly. Her beauty was undeniable. There were no signs of aging on her face despite her age. Every time she spoke, a magical charm seemed to emanate from her.

Xiao Ming waved his hand, causing that magical charm to dissipate in an instant. After which, their eyes met, and the beautiful woman's gaze became somewhat dazed. "Village Chief is too polite. Please lead the way."

"Very well..."

After saying that, the beautiful woman suddenly snapped back to reality, her jade-like face turning slightly red. Just a moment ago, she had inexplicably felt strongly attracted to Xiao Ming's eyes, even evoking the impulse to pounce on him.

"Calling me 'Village Chief' feels a bit too distant. If Sir doesn't mind, you can simply address me as Xin'er instead." The elegant woman suppressed her fluttering heart and spoke softly.

"Let's go inside and talk in detail..."

Without waiting for Xiao Ming's response, she turned and led the way forward.

The Ying Huanhuan trio watched the change in the elegant woman's demeanor and looked at Xiao Ming with suspicion in their eyes.

Their expressions conveyed, "Keep insisting you didn't come here for these little fox spirits!"

Xiao Ming's mouth twitched slightly. He had only sought to gain the Nine-Tail Tribe Chief's trust to avoid some trouble. Who would have thought the other party would casually use her spirit fox's unique charm technique and suffer a backlash?

After following the village chief into the living room, the village chief watched as her daughter respectfully placed a cup of tea in front of Xiao Ming and then stepped back. After which, she spoke softly.

"I hope Sir won't take offense at my previous rudeness. The current Nine-Tail Tribe is truly too weak within this Demon Region. We live in constant fear of being captured and made into slaves at the whim of others. Could Sir possibly share with us any information that you may have? My Nine-Tail Tribe will surely reward you..."

The elegant woman described the dire situation of the Nine-Tail Tribe, her voice carrying a soft tone amidst the occasional sounds of sobbing. Even the initially cautious Ying Huanhuan trio were now filled with sympathy in their hearts.