After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly 'Repay' Their Gratitude-Chapter 111 - "Sister! Are You Trying to Kill My Beloved?"

Visiting the Cherry Spirit Hall, He Ange was tense the entire time.

If he was going to play the role of Xia Ranyue’s servant and boyfriend, he had to do it convincingly. Although his cultivation level wasn’t impressive, his good looks and ability to project an aura of authority made him seem like a high-ranking figure.

Otherwise, how could he be worthy of Xia Ranyue’s nine-tailed bloodline and catch the eye of the Fox Clan’s Sacred Maiden?

However, He Ange had underestimated the Sacred Maiden’s nature.

The moment he stepped into the ancient cherry blossom tree’s domain and saw the white fox Sacred Maiden, he felt an overwhelming pressure. The eerie demonic eye reappeared above him, exerting an invisible force.

Initially, the pressure wasn’t too intense, and He Ange could withstand it.

But as the Sacred Maiden’s gaze lingered on his face, she gave him a knowing smile.

Then, He Ange felt an unprecedented wave of celestial and demonic energy.

Fox demons practicing cultivation—it made sense that the Sacred Maiden could wield both types of oppressive auras.

For He Ange, this was a disaster.

He was on the verge of collapsing when Xia Ranyue, sensing the danger, sprang into action.

Boom!

Her nine fiery tails erupted from beneath her dress, encircling He Ange and providing protection. This lessened the pressure on him, allowing him to breathe and maintain his composure.

But the Sacred Maiden’s test had only just begun.

Her nine white tails slowly rose, bringing with them an even more terrifying, abyss-like gravitational force.

This was the real challenge.

“Ranyue, it’s been over three years since you last returned to the clan...” the Sacred Maiden said with a gentle, elegant smile.

She gestured with two fingers, and two chairs on the opposite side of the table slid out. She invited Xia Ranyue to sit, then turned her gaze to He Ange.

“And this... Ranyue’s male pet, would you care to sit?” she asked, her tone deceptively polite.

The implication was clear: she was asking whether He Ange preferred to sit or kneel.

But there was no real choice.

Given the Sacred Maiden’s overwhelming aura, she clearly intended for He Ange to kneel. As a human, he was only fit to kneel and listen while the fox sisters conversed.

“Thank you for your kindness, Sacred Maiden,” He Ange said with a humble smile, bowing slightly before walking to the chair she had offered.

In truth, the moment the Sacred Maiden spoke, Xia Ranyue’s demonic energy could no longer shield He Ange. As he was about to kneel, he secretly summoned the Abyss Orb, using its power to counter the Sacred Maiden’s pressure.

Thanks to the ring gifted by Feng Yuan, the Abyss Orb was subdued and could unleash its full potential, allowing He Ange to survive the Sacred Maiden’s oppressive aura.

The Abyss Orb was an ancient treasure, an artifact of the abyss.

While it couldn’t help He Ange defeat the Sacred Maiden, its “rank” was sufficient to contend with the pressure of a Divine Transformation expert.

“...?”

When He Ange actually sat beside Xia Ranyue, at eye level with the two nine-tailed fox demons, the Sacred Maiden’s smile grew cold.

She narrowed her enchanting eyes, her gaze darkening as she stared at He Ange.

He was only at mid-stage Core Formation...

Yet he could withstand her Divine Transformation-level pressure. With his cultivation, he should have been bleeding from every orifice by now.

Just two weeks ago, her celestial aura had forced three Nascent Soul-level Dragon Dynasty immortal attendants to their knees.

Who was this boy?

What was his true identity? Why was someone of his strength hiding his abilities and approaching Xia Ranyue?

Suspicion filled the Sacred Maiden’s eyes. She couldn’t believe that someone who could endure her pressure with such composure was genuinely submissive to Xia Ranyue. He must be after her nine-tailed bloodline!

The Sacred Maiden’s displeasure grew.

She despised humans for their deceitful nature, and He Ange epitomized everything she distrusted.

Moreover...

Xia Ranyue was her only sister.

The Sacred Maiden couldn’t allow her sister to be deceived by a charlatan.

In an instant, the Sacred Maiden straightened, her nine white tails billowing like flames. The pressure intensified, becoming almost unbearable.

But even under this increased pressure, He Ange remained calm, his expression serene. He didn’t break a sweat or falter.

The atmosphere under the ancient cherry blossom tree grew tense.

Like her sister, the Sacred Maiden was stubborn. Once she set her mind on something, she pursued it relentlessly.

As the pressure mounted, it began to breach the Abyss Orb’s barrier.

The Sacred Maiden sensed a hidden power within He Ange—an ancient, abyssal force.

No wonder he could endure for so long!

He must be harboring a powerful artifact or the spirit of an abyssal lord!

Determined to expose He Ange, the Sacred Maiden intensified her efforts, hoping to reveal his true nature to Xia Ranyue.

But just then, Xia Ranyue slammed her hands on the table, her voice filled with anger.

“Sister! That’s enough!”

“?!”

Both He Ange and the Sacred Maiden looked up in surprise at the furious fox girl.

Xia Ranyue’s face was pale, her eyes filled with disappointment and resentment as she glared at her sister.

The Sacred Maiden’s pressure vanished, her nine white tails drooping.

Xia Ranyue continued her tirade.

“If you’re dead set on killing He Ange, just tell me! Why play these games?”

“Yes, I’m weak. If you really want to kill him, I can’t stop you. But if you do, I’ll never return to the clan!”

Xia Ranyue was genuinely angry, her eyes red with unshed tears. Though she was the one shouting, she looked like the one who had been wronged.

Her nine tails and fox ears stood on end, her demonic eyes glowing with rage.

The Sacred Maiden met her sister’s gaze.

She remained silent, her expression cold. Xia Ranyue bared her teeth, like a young fox challenging an ancient fox immortal.

The tension between the sisters was palpable.

He Ange gently pulled Xia Ranyue back, calming her down. She resisted at first but eventually relented under his soothing touch.

She sat down, turning her face away from her sister.

“Ranyue, there must be some misunderstanding. The Sacred Maiden meant no harm... It was just a small test for an outsider like me,” He Ange said, his hand on her back, calming her bristling tails and ears.

Seeing this, the Sacred Maiden’s gaze softened, a hint of gratitude and surprise in her eyes.

In truth...

Xia Ranyue’s outburst had shocked the Sacred Maiden.

Though her sister wasn’t always obedient, she rarely defied her openly.

But today, Xia Ranyue had lost her patience and stood up to her.

It seemed He Ange truly meant a lot to her.

The Sacred Maiden’s actions were meant to protect Xia Ranyue, but she hadn’t expected such a fierce reaction.

Had it not been for He Ange’s intervention, the sisters’ reunion might have ended in disaster.

The Sacred Maiden began to trust He Ange a little more. Without him, Xia Ranyue might have refused to speak to her at all.

No sister wanted to be hated by her sibling.

“Forgive me, Mr. He . I’ll drink to atone for my actions,” the Sacred Maiden said with a soft smile. She raised her cup, her enchanting eyes meeting He Ange’s before she gracefully downed the wine.

Even in this simple act, she exuded elegance.

Across the table, Xia Ranyue hesitated.

She had acted impulsively, fearing her sister would kill He Ange. She had been ready to sever ties with her sister to protect him.

But now...

It seemed she had overreacted.

He Ange nudged her leg under the table, mouthing a suggestion.

“Why don’t you... apologize to your sister?”

“Why should I?”

“Give her some face...”

“I don’t want to...”

Their whispered exchange went unnoticed by the Sacred Maiden, who had keenly tuned her fox ears to their conversation.

After a long pause, Xia Ranyue reluctantly lowered her head.

“I’m sorry, Sister... I overreacted...”

“...”

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Her sincere apology, tinged with regret, left the Sacred Maiden momentarily stunned.

She glanced at He Ange, her curiosity deepening. Despite her vast experience, she couldn’t decipher his true intentions.

He had managed to make the stubborn Xia Ranyue apologize with just a few words.

This was the same girl who had run away from home for five years after a fight with her sister.

Yet He Ange had calmed her with just a few sentences.

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