After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly 'Repay' Their Gratitude-Chapter 165 - Welcome to Being My Little Fox

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Welcome to Being My Little Fox

That night, Xia Ranyue was overwhelmed by emotions. The disappointment and hurt were too much, leading her to slap He Ange before running away, not wanting to see the one she now considered a deceiver.

Afterward, she secluded herself in her small room, sitting on the floor by her bed, leaning against the wall, wrapped in a blanket as she quietly wiped her tears.

Once she calmed down, Xia Ranyue regretted her impulsiveness. She regretted not giving He Ange a chance to explain before lashing out at him.

Reflecting on it, she realized her sister had a point.

Why would He Ange abandon her?

Could he protect her with his current cultivation?

Ultimately,

The nine-tailed bloodline was Xia Ranyue’s responsibility. She shouldn’t rely on others for her safety.

If Xia Ranyue had the strength, would Xia Zhiyue be able to control her? Would she need He Ange to take her away?

Instead of feeling defeated, she should look at An Luo Yi.

Sister Luo Yi was also from a prestigious family in Dragon Capital, a young lady from a noble lineage. But when did An Luo Yi’s family ever need to intervene? It was because An Luo Yi was self-reliant, with high cultivation and status as a Dragon Dynasty celestial servant. She could protect herself without burdening her family or needing He Ange to do anything for her.

That’s why An Luo Yi could be with He Ange, living freely and equally in their relationship.

As for Xia Ranyue?

She was just a little girl who hadn’t grown up.

True growth meant being able to take care of herself.

With that, she could go wherever she wanted; she could choose who to be with, rather than begging someone to take her.

Calmly, Xia Ranyue knew deep down that no one was at fault—only herself.

At eighteen or nineteen, still throwing tantrums over childish things, blaming her sister and He Ange…

With these thoughts,

She hugged her knees, her nine tails curled around her.

She felt increasingly unworthy, in every aspect, of being with He Ange.

It wasn’t that He Ange had abandoned her; she simply wasn’t worthy of him.

“When did my little fox become so insecure?”

At some point, a handkerchief appeared before her eyes, accompanied by He Ange’s gentle voice.

Xia Ranyue looked up slightly, meeting He Ange’s gaze.

She could see the faint mark on his face from her slap. Her palm still stung from it. She felt too ashamed to face him, believing she had become an unreasonable bad fox in his eyes…

“I’m sorry…”

She buried her head in her knees, like a guilty little fox, avoiding his eyes.

He wasn’t in a hurry. Sitting beside her, he gently wiped her tears with the handkerchief.

After drying her tears, He Ange patted her shoulder.

Xia Ranyue stopped sobbing, turning to look at him. He opened his arms, patting the floor in front of him.

“Come here, let me hold you.”

He smiled, his presence soothing.

Hesitant, she didn’t move, but he wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her close.

He had her sit in front of him, wrapping his arms around her waist, leaning against the bed to enjoy the warmth of the moment.

“Still sad?”

“Let me massage it for you.”

He began gently massaging her abdomen in a clockwise motion.

His touch was skilled, warming her belly like a comforting drink, calming her trembling body.

Resting in his embrace, she felt this was the happiest moment of her life.

Gazing at the moon, she savored every second with him.

Then,

He rested his chin on her shoulder, whispering in her ear:

“Do you know why I can’t take you away?”

“Because I’m too weak…”

Her voice was small and filled with self-pity, her lips trembling as if she might cry again.

But he chuckled, pinching her cheek:

“Seems like you’re quite self-aware, little weak fox~”

“Ugh, waahhh—!”

Hearing “little weak fox,” she burst into tears again, like a dam breaking.

She was already feeling terrible and wronged. She understood the reasoning but thought he’d comfort her, not tease her!

She felt he was heartless. Any man seeing a girl cry like this shouldn’t tease her further!

“Sniff…”

She kept crying.

He covered her mouth with his hand, silencing her cries. When he removed it, her sobs resumed…

He repeated this rhythmically, turning her cries into a strange melody.

Before long, he playfully turned her sobs into a rhythm, making her sound like a funny video.

Realizing this, she stopped crying.

She clenched her teeth, punching him lightly.

“How can you be like this!”

“I’m feeling so bad, and you’re playing with my crying!”

As she spoke, their eyes met, and she almost started crying again.

But he just smiled, wrapping his arms around the little fox, continuing to rub her belly.

Soon, she relaxed again, unable to stay mad. She leaned into him, letting him soothe her.

“Just a joke.”

He smiled gently.

Thanks to the playful moment, the room’s atmosphere lightened. She no longer cried silently.

Looking at the moon, he took a deep breath and promised:

“In two months at the latest, I’ll come back for you.”

“Really? Just two months?”

Her eyes widened in disbelief at the good news.

If he had said this during her breakdown, she wouldn’t have accepted it.

But now, hearing it after he’d said he couldn’t take her, it felt like hope in despair.

No matter what,

She wasn’t in a rush now. It felt like a pleasant surprise.

Two months…

It seemed long but would pass quickly.

At least having a promise was better than none!

But hearing his meaningful tone, she couldn’t help but worry.

“Are you going to do something in these two months?”

Knowing him well, she understood his meticulous and confident nature.

For him to lose confidence…

It had to be related to why he couldn’t take her for two months.

“You know I’m a demonic cultivator.”

He sighed.

Playing with her ears like an airplane, he continued:

“Think about it. You’re a nine-tailed fox coveted by sects. I’m a northern demonic cultivator shunned by all… For us outcasts, Shengxu Sect isn’t your home or mine.”

“So why cling to returning there?”

His words were deep, filled with meaning.

Listening, she pondered before turning to him in disbelief:

“Are you going to betray—mmph!”

Mid-sentence,

He silenced her with a kiss, biting her lip to stop her words.

First surprised, then resisting, then enjoying it, she finally surrendered, even responding to him.

After a long while,

They parted with a silver thread between them.

He licked his lips, his eyes cold and cunning in the moonlight.

“Being kissed by me makes you my little fox. I’ve marked you. Even if I’m not here, you’re only mine~”

His words were teasing, expecting her blush.

But she wasn’t convinced. Her eyes sharp, she licked her lips and turned away with a huff:

“You always say that. What if I’m stolen when you’re not around?”

“Xia Ranyue, you’re something…”

He raised an eyebrow, pinching her cheek in mock anger: “You’re learning to provoke me now?”

Held by him, she defiantly looked away:

“Your heart isn’t just mine. You’re two-timing. Why should I stay loyal? If you don’t come for months or years… should I wait forever?”

“I’m a fox! Even if I’m weak now, I’m a seductive nine-tailed fox. If you don’t cherish me and come for me, you’ll just be a passerby in my long life.”

Her words were serious. Her eyes held warning but also pleading.

How could she easily change?

She just feared he’d treat their love as a joke and not cherish it…

She had dignity and wouldn’t let him take her feelings lightly.

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“You’re right. If I’m not there, you might forget me…”

He pondered seriously.

His gaze grew cold, a hint of menace beneath his warmth.

She was startled by his change.

She saw his possessive intent in his eyes, fearing she’d betray him.

She didn’t expect him to take her words seriously and stare at her like that.

For a moment…

She felt his greed for her. It excited and scared her.

Excited because he cared and wouldn’t let anyone take her.

Scared because she’d never seen him look at her like this. It made him seem unfamiliar and aggressive. If he was once a puppy, now he was a wolf.

While she was lost in thought,

He picked up the little fox girl and carried her to the bed.

Thud!

Thrown onto the bed, she was stunned, not processing what was happening. But soon he was over her.

His hand pressed on her belly.

“Xia Ranyue, remember our first dual cultivation? How I threatened you?” His lips curled wickedly.

“You said you’d mark me…” She stammered, feeling like prey under his gaze. Remembering their past made her fearfully silent.

Yet being watched by him made her hopeful.

Wasn’t this what she wanted?

Provoking him to stir his possessiveness?

No man wants their beloved to betray them. They may not say it, but when jealousy arises, their primal possessiveness ferments.

She thought he was like that now.

She hadn’t expected…

His reaction to be so intense. She didn’t expect him to be so sensitive about love and betrayal. She was only joking, never serious. But he seemed truly provoked.

“Good memory.”

He smiled coldly.

His fingers glowed with magic as pain and tingling spread through her belly, making her gasp. Her legs straightened as an imprint seared into her skin. She wanted to resist but he held her down.

His hand acted like a laser pen, engraving on her smooth skin.

Though scared, she didn’t scream loudly. Deep down, she didn’t resist him. She was just startled by his sudden move. She was scared and wanted him to be gentle.

“Ange… what are you doing…” she pleaded.

“You said nine-tailed foxes are unfaithful; you said I’m two-timing… You’re right. To keep you, I must ensure the seductive nine-tailed fox is loyal to me…”

He spoke while engraving.

He knew she was joking. It was an old trick of his.

To him, taking the bait was fine.

Conveniently,

He needed an excuse to mark her.

Now he had one.

She’d hinted at it herself. What more could he want?

“Once marked, you’ll always be loyal. Even if you regret it now, it’s too late. This mark will make you love me more. You won’t worry about your heart cooling without me. It’ll remind you of me and drive you to find me… You’ll never leave me.”

“Why resist? Isn’t this what you wanted?”

His words were cold but the engraving was gentle and warm.

The initial sting made her tremble but soon warmth spread through her body. She arched her back instinctively, offering more skin to his touch.

She clung to him like a sloth to a tree, holding him tighter out of fear.

His words were cold but his touch was warm.

Emotionally gentle yet behaviorally domineering. It was his usual tenderness with a hint of demonic ruthlessness.

“Ange… I’m scared…”

Seeing the engraving deepen, tingling spreading through her body made her tremble. She buried her head in his chest, eyes shut tight. She bit him with little fangs until blood flowed.

“I’m sorry, I was lying. Even without this mark, I’d always love you. I didn’t mean to upset you…”

“Is that so…”

He raised an eyebrow, smiling wryly: “Then remember this lesson. Don’t provoke me like that again.”

With that, he curled his fingers, engraving deeply into her soul.

Dark demonic energy surged as her belly glowed with a faint mark.

At that moment,

She felt an ethereal emptiness like finding home in a vast sea. Her heart opened as deep desires emerged. A new world began unfolding before her eyes.

She felt faint and weak as sleep overcame her.

Before drifting off, his gentle voice whispered in her ear—

“Welcome to being my spirit pet, little fox.”

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