After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly 'Repay' Their Gratitude-Chapter 128 - "Indeed, the Perfect Candidate for Passing on the Bloodline"

Xuanque’s sudden kneeling and pledge of loyalty completely shifted the tone of the Fox Clan meeting.

No elder dared to criticize Xia Ranyue anymore, nor did they dare offend the young human youth who had appeared out of nowhere.

Even the snow-white fox maiden on the high platform refrained from speaking lightly. Everyone simply stared at the white-robed youth, unsure of his intentions.

He Ange felt helpless.

He knew there had to be some kind of misunderstanding, but now wasn’t the time to discuss the cult-like matters involving Xuanque.

With a calm demeanor, He Ange said, “Elder Xuanque, if there’s nothing else, let’s not disrupt the Fox Clan meeting further.”

“Understood,” the green-red-haired girl nodded slightly, but she didn’t leave. Instead, she obediently followed behind He Ange. What’s more, her slightly flushed cheeks and soft smile gave her an air of dependence, like a “little bird relying on its master.”

Xuanque didn’t think much of it.

She only knew that meeting He Ange today was her great fortune! It meant she had successfully reconnected with Feng Yuan’s influence. In simple terms—she had finally found her organization again!

For a thousand years, Xuanque had almost believed she had been forgotten by Feng Yuan.

Now, with the Phoenix Spirit sending He Ange to the Fox Clan’s secret realm, Xuanque couldn’t be entirely sure if He Ange was here on Feng Yuan’s behalf, but it seemed likely.

Otherwise...

Why would the proxy of the Phoenix Spirit travel all the way to such a remote place like the Cherry Cluster Secret Realm?

Thus, Xuanque was overjoyed!

Moreover, this proxy was especially approachable, which made her even more excited. She was determined to prove herself in front of him! Who knows, he might even agree to take her away from the Cherry Sea Secret Realm.

Thinking this, the petite girl with her hair in twin buns blushed. She clasped her small hands in front of her, looking up at the tall figure of the human youth with excitement.

Meanwhile,

He Ange felt the burning gaze behind him and couldn’t help but shiver, as if being targeted by a cultist.

From what He Ange knew, anyone who pledged loyalty to Feng Yuan likely had some screws loose... He even suspected that Feng Yuan’s recruitment process required a medical history of at least ten years of mental instability.

Clearly, Xuanque fit this impression perfectly.

“Now that the earlier commotion has settled, esteemed elders... shall we continue discussing the matter of passing on the Nine-Tailed Bloodline?”

He Ange stood with his hands behind his back, his tone calm and emotionless.

But as his words fell, the elders all lowered their heads, unable to respond, their silence awkward.

Beside him, the fox princess cautiously glanced at He Ange. She replayed his words in her mind while sneaking a look at his handsome, unmatched face.

He Ange turned to her, and Xia Ranyue’s cheeks instantly turned red.

How could she not feel nervous?

The topic of passing on the bloodline was something Xia Ranyue had brought up on her own.

Because of her words, He Ange had been targeted by the elders, and even the secret realm’s guardian, Xuanque, had appeared.

Yet, He Ange had stood up for her, overpowering everyone and silencing the elders with his strength.

And now,

He Ange had publicly expressed his willingness to pass on the bloodline with Xia Ranyue.

Wasn’t this practically a confession?

If it was just an act, and He Ange had no feelings for her, he wouldn’t have brought up the matter of passing on the bloodline again!

“It seems the elders have no objections,” said the snow-white fox maiden, who had been observing everything from the high platform.

Her voice was cold and elegant, with a hint of sarcasm, leaving the elders looking aggrieved.

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With those words,

Xia Zhiyue turned her gaze to the white-robed youth standing beside her sister. Her lips curved into a faint smile as she said with satisfaction:

“The Nine-Tailed Bloodline is a treasured inheritance of our clan, passed down for thousands of years. However, there are no strict rules regarding its continuation. Our tradition has always been to combine the Nine-Tailed Bloodline with the superior bloodlines of outsiders, constantly evolving into stronger generations.”

“After all, the Nine-Tailed Bloodline is destined to be used for alliances with outsiders. Rather than wasting it on unreliable, impure humans, it’s better to entrust it to this young human. In my opinion, Mr. He is currently the most qualified candidate to inherit the Nine-Tailed Bloodline.”

“If any elder disagrees, feel free to present a more qualified candidate from the vast lands of Huaxia.”

The fox maiden’s words were decisive. Her enchanting eyes narrowed slightly, and her nine white tails swayed behind her, a sign of her delight.

She wasn’t wrong.

This world was one of survival of the fittest, where strength reigned supreme. Among the beast clans, reverence for the strong was an instinctive trait.

And the Nine-Tailed Bloodline was no exception.

When a new Nine-Tailed Fox came of age and reached the peak of their bloodline’s power, the clan would hold a global competition to select a consort.

The selection criteria were straightforward: talent, background, and demeanor.

Lacking talent? Absolutely not.

Lacking background? Might be considered.

Lacking demeanor? Still possible.

Currently, across the vast lands of Huaxia, it was hard to find anyone more qualified than He Ange.

“Take, for example, Jue Wuqing, a new disciple of the Feathered Transformation Sect. At nineteen, he’s at the peak of Core Formation and is recognized as a chosen one of the cultivation world... But even someone like Jue Wuqing couldn’t single-handedly overpower the elders or make our secret realm’s guardian, Elder Xuanque, kneel.”

Her casual example reminded the elders of He Ange’s terrifying abilities.

A Core Formation cultivator, suppressing everyone, and even making Xuanque kneel.

Not even a chosen one could pull off such feats...

Seeing the elders lower their heads in silent agreement,

A female elder hesitantly spoke from the corner:

“But Sacred Maiden, Second Miss Xia Ranyue has only just come of age, and her cultivation is far from the peak of her bloodline. Isn’t it too early for her to bear the responsibility of passing on the bloodline? After all, childbirth is taxing, and starting too early might hinder her cultivation.”

Her words were sincere.

Setting aside any past grievances the elders had with Xia Ranyue, she was still very young. Nine-Tailed Foxes had lifespans of a thousand years. Ideally, Xia Ranyue should reach her sister Xia Zhiyue’s age and cultivation level before considering such matters.

But now...

The Sacred Maiden seemed overly hasty in marrying off her still-Foundation-Establishment-level sister.

Was she out of her mind?

“You’re right. Ranyue is still young and not yet ready to bear the responsibility of passing on the bloodline.”

On the high platform, the enchanting fox maiden nodded thoughtfully, appearing to seriously consider the issue.

But soon, her nine tails swayed again. She adjusted her posture, crossing her legs under her intricately designed dress. Her lips curved into a smile, her enchanting eyes fixed on the handsome white-robed youth below. She licked her lips—

“But.”

“I never said the Nine-Tailed Bloodline could only be passed down through Ranyue, did I?”

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