After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly 'Repay' Their Gratitude-Chapter 122 - "What Dazed My Eyes?"

That night in the palace,

Xia Ranyue bid farewell to her sister and carried He Ange back to their room.

She sat on the bed, cradling He Ange in her arms, covering him with her nine cherry-red tails to keep him warm and heal his injuries.

She looked at his face, feeling an immense heartache.

If she had known her sister was so ruthless, she would never have brought He Ange back to the clan, causing him so much suffering because of her.

Things had turned out this way,

And it was all her fault.

Thinking this, Xia Ranyue felt even worse, tears streaming down her cheeks and falling onto He Ange’s face.

She felt so guilty...

He was always getting hurt because of her. Though he could be mischievous, he always protected her selflessly.

She didn’t know how to repay such guilt and kindness.

She cupped He Ange’s face and gently kissed his forehead.

Closing her eyes, she whispered,

“If you really want to keep me, I wouldn’t mind being your little fox forever.”

…

In the Fox Clan palace,

Late that night, under dim candlelight, several Fox Clan elders gathered, their expressions grave as they discussed a pressing clan matter.

The issue was simple,

But implementing it was difficult, leaving the elders troubled.

“Yesterday, I spoke with the Sacred Maiden about this... But she’s adamant about not giving up her certification slots.”

The lead elder spoke, his fox tail swaying in frustration.

At the outsider meeting, the Sacred Maiden had auctioned off six tokens, but with so many sects in Huaxia, six slots were far from enough.

After the Sacred Maiden left, the sect elders turned to the Fox Clan elders, trying to curry favor.

Initially, the elders stood firm, following the Sacred Maiden’s orders.

But the sects offered too much!

The Fox Clan’s territory, though not small, couldn’t compare to the vast Huaxia. The secret realm was isolated, lacking certain resources. To obtain them, the clan had to rely on imports...

When the sects generously offered treasures, who could resist?

Just as the sects coveted the certification slots, the Fox Clan elders coveted the sects’ resources.

Every elder had beloved young foxes to consider.

No one wanted their children stuck in the secret realm, unable to advance beyond the Core Formation stage...

Fox demons could cultivate in the secret realm up to the Core Formation stage.

But to reach the Nascent Soul stage, they had to venture out, seeking high-quality spiritual minerals.

Moreover, choosing suitable human partners for dual cultivation was crucial.

After all, dual cultivation with humans was a traditional path for fox demons.

Not every fox demon wanted to follow the Sacred Maiden’s path of sacrificing human hearts, avoiding men for life.

Leaving the clan to seek resources was a necessary challenge.

In the past, the sects had ostracized the Fox Clan, making it dangerous for fox demons to seek opportunities outside.

Now, with the Dragon Dynasty extending an olive branch and the sects offering resources, the situation had improved.

If the Fox Clan could secure long-term alliances with the sects, future generations wouldn’t need to leave the secret realm to advance.

Wasn’t that a good thing?

Of course, it was.

Many Fox Clan elders had already been swayed, promising to plead with the Sacred Maiden for more certification slots.

But the problem lay with the Sacred Maiden...

Due to her past experiences, Xia Zhiyue harbored a deep hatred for the sects and humans. The elders had accepted the sects’ offers but couldn’t persuade her.

This was a dilemma.

Without more slots, the sects would be disappointed, and the elders wouldn’t receive their promised rewards.

“The Sacred Maiden is too selfish!”

“She benefits the most from selling the Dragon Dynasty tokens, but what about us?”

“She won’t even give us a few slots! It’s too much!”

In the private meeting, some elders voiced their discontent.

The others listened, unable to refute, their expressions somber.

The Fox Clan’s current status was largely due to the Sacred Maiden’s efforts.

The Dragon Empress allied with the Fox Clan because of her. Otherwise, why would the Empress give her nine tokens?

Everyone understood this.

But the clan was a collective. With such a large cake to share, the Sacred Maiden couldn’t hog it all.

Yes, she was powerful and respected.

But she couldn’t be so stingy...

Thinking this, another elder spoke angrily,

“The Sacred Maiden is saving the slots for her sister, Xia Ranyue!”

“Yes, but Xia Ranyue has been away for years and brought back a human man!”

“She’s not loyal to the clan!”

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“Why is she back? To get a share of the certification benefits?”

“She’s the Sacred Maiden’s sister, and the Sacred Maiden dotes on her... She’ll give her a slot, maybe even a token!”

“What about us? We’ve worked tirelessly for the clan, handling everything!”

“In the end, our efforts are worth less than Xia Ranyue’s plea!”

The elders’ discussion grew more heated, their eyes darkening with resentment.

If the Sacred Maiden gave no one the slots, it would be one thing.

But the thought of her favoring her sister, who had contributed nothing, infuriated them.

The Sacred Maiden’s sister deserved support.

But didn’t their children deserve it too?

Finally, the lead elder slammed the table, his anger boiling over—

“No, I can’t accept this!!!”

“Neither can I!”

“Exactly!”

“Why should we?!”

…

That night,

After being shunned by her sister, Xia Zhiyue’s heart felt like it had plunged into an icy abyss.

She couldn’t sleep.

Her mood hit rock bottom, unsure of what to do next...

The next morning,

Xia Zhiyue left her quarters, intending to clear her mind in the peach grove.

But at a palace corner, she ran into a yawning white-robed youth.

He stopped, noticing the startled snow-white fox maiden.

Before she could speak, He Ange bowed respectfully.

“Thank you, Sacred Maiden, for sparing my life last night. I know I’m at fault. If you can forgive me, I’d be eternally grateful.”

“Also...”

“I have a request. I hope the Sacred Maiden will grant it.”

Xia Zhiyue: ?

…

He Ange confessed everything.

Xia Zhiyue listened, her feelings complex.

He admitted he was a dark cultivator, that he wasn’t a good person, and revealed his true intentions for seeking certification...

This didn’t surprise her.

He thought she’d be angry, but her face remained impassive.

In fact, her enchanting eyes showed a hint of guilt and recognition.

Being a dark cultivator...

Xia Zhiyue didn’t mind.

She herself practiced abyssal techniques, making her half a dark cultivator. She knew abyssal power wasn’t as evil as people said, so she didn’t reject He Ange.

In fact, after their intense exchanges, she admired him.

Because they both used abyssal power, she felt a kinship with him. His honesty made her see him as a kindred spirit.

Now,

In the cherry wood palace,

The snow-white fox maiden sat on her bed, inviting He Ange to sit beside her.

This was unprecedented!

For years, only women could stand within five meters of the Sacred Maiden. No male, not even from the Fox Clan, could breach this boundary, let alone an outsider.

But today, Xia Zhiyue invited He Ange to sit on her bed...

The bedroom’s curtains cast a purple-pink glow on the Sacred Maiden’s face, enhancing her already enchanting beauty.

Sitting so close, He Ange was captivated by her scent and appearance.

His gaze...

Lingered on her perfect legs, partially hidden by her translucent skirt.

Damn.

What’s clouding my vision?

“Stop staring. I won’t let you touch...”

The fox maiden said, merging her fingers under her skirt.

Instantly, He Ange’s head turned, meeting her enchanting eyes.

She smiled slightly, her beauty cold and alluring, her eyes showing a hint of indulgence:

“If you want my certification, it’s not impossible.”

“Kneel.”

Thud!

With just two words, He Ange’s knees buckled, and he knelt by her bed.

Then, the fox maiden crossed her legs, presenting her snow-white foot before him.

“Lick it.”

She commanded.

…