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"I don’t like this place."

Shu Ci wrapped herself in a fox fur cloak, not caring that she was draping herself with one of her own kind.

With an inherently dazed and lifeless gaze, she stared at the majestic city towering amidst the endless snowstorm.

The burns on her face were healing well, and with a bewitching yet icy look, she steadfastly refused to proceed further.

Baili An, having traveled all along, vaguely sensed that this little demon had an inexplicable aversion and dread of cold weather.

Her spirits were initially high along the way, but as Shifang City drew closer, everything ached or felt sore.

Her entire body seemed to have its bones drawn loose.

Even after filling five bags with hot water, her body remained cold.

As if she had been fished out of an icy river, her body temperature was lower than that of Baili An, who was like a dead man.

Baili An, after much persuasion, finally coaxed her into the city.

Relying on his disciple identity from the Taixuan Nine Classics, he passed through unobstructed, being placed in the same inn as other disciples who had already arrived in the city.

"Don’t open the window. This damned place is awfully cold!"

Shu Ci wrapped herself up in three thick blankets, turning into a bundle with only her paling face exposed, her expression even more haggard than usual.

Baili An didn’t heed her words, still pushing open the window, frowning, "I’ve already set up five stoves according to your preference indoors, yet you won’t let me open a window to let in some air. Are you planning to wake up completely chilled tomorrow morning?"

Night slowly fell, and the wind and snow inside the city grew increasingly fierce.

Despite the heavy snow, it didn’t deter the guests; the street shrouded in mist and snow, adorned with three thousand glowing lights, bustling with activity.

The chatter of night market-goers and the wind passing through formed a unique blend of clear air, a place blending elegance with richness, rarely found in the Mortal World. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Shu Ci, having roamed the Six Realms for over hundreds of thousands of years, usually visited places of life and death.

This was the first time she had come to a prosperous and enchanting city like Shifang City.

The indoor temperature gradually rose, and her body under the blankets slowly warmed up.

Regaining her mischievous energy, she leaned by the window, with most of her blanket-clad body almost hanging outside.

Listening to the cries from the city pathway, her eyes were filled with the captivating sights of Shifang City—painted beams and flying clouds, beaded curtains rolling in the snow, magnificent buildings, showcasing a delightful view entirely distinct from the Demon World.

For a moment, she felt a sense of wonder.

She leaned against the window, her face displayed the usual vacant and indifferent expression, lacking any emotion.

Yet her body honestly moved with the lively performances of fire-spitting and knife-swallowing down on the street, swaying left and right, oblivious as the blanket slipped from her.

Clad in a snug dress underneath, entirely nonchalant, viewed from behind, her long hair cascaded elegantly, and her slender waist seemed impossibly delicate to hold.

At this moment, her upper body bent backward, the curve between her waist and hips gracefully blended with a rounded fullness.

Her figure appeared sensually soft beyond measure.

The two furry tails swayed with her hips, occasionally gasping in awe of the lively commotion below.

This naive fox image, how could anyone who knew her fathom that she was the formidable Shu Ci of Mohe?

Baili An was unaware of her identity, and throughout the journey, he had contemplated breaking free from this audacious fox several times.

Yet this fox spirit was like a stray dog, famished for a long time, suddenly smelling the aroma of meat buns—she wouldn’t budge no matter what.

After her injuries healed, Baili An secretly tried to discard her several times, but to no avail.

Somehow, she managed to trail him all the way into Shifang City.

Baili An had never encountered such a stubborn demon before, "You were just complaining about the cold, and now you’re stretching your body outside the window, why are you wagging your tails carelessly?

Shifang City is full of cultivators, and this inn houses disciples from Taixuan Sect; with your meager cultivation, if you don’t hide your tails properly and get captured, don’t think of sobbing for help then."

Shu Ci obediently placed her tails down.

She found every aspect of the person she had her eyes on pleasing, except for having the mouth of a nagging elder.

Baili An had other matters in Shifang City, naturally not having the time to linger with Shu Ci here.

After settling Shu Ci, Baili An cast the Absolute Cleansing Technique within the room, concealing and insulating her demonic power before preparing to leave.

Just as he turned to leave, Shu Ci outside the window no longer cared about observing the night views of Fan City.

Upon seeing him wanting to go, fearing he might abandon her again, she immediately leapt down from the bed.

Transforming into a little fox, she jumped onto Baili An’s head, using her paws to grip his eyelids.

"Are you trying to run away from me again?"

Baili An waved away her paws, frowning, "I have urgent matters to attend to, why can’t you stay here quietly?"

Shu Ci refused to give in, her hind paws vigorously messing up Baili An’s hair.

"Little one, you’re so weak right now, it’d be better to keep me beside you, I can protect you."

This tiny creature, not even enough to stir-fry for a dish, shamelessly offering protection.

Baili An found it amusing but frustrating, grabbing her head and placing her on his shoulder, "You? It’s good enough if you don’t cause trouble."

In the end, he softened, unwilling to leave this little fox alone here.

Just as he was about to push the door open, his Vermilion Bird pouch at the waist suddenly trembled, with spiritual power beginning to overflow.

Baili An was taken aback, hurriedly opening the Vermilion Bird pouch, from which a small shadow darted out.