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Moxuyou had no heart, which surprised the fox, and his gaze fell on the other person's chest.
He was the Azure White Fox, possessing supreme magical power. Without needing to lift the other's clothing, he could see within.
At this moment, those fox eyes were peering through Moxuyou's garments, landing on his chest. Indeed, it was empty, just as he had described in his earlier story—there was no heart.
It is well known that a person cannot be without a Heart. Even Bi Gan, the Prime Minister of the Shang Dynasty, only lasted a few hours without one. Yet here stood Moxuyou, not only alive but thriving better than most Common People.
The fox squinted and said to Moxuyou: "A person can be heartless, but they cannot be emotionless. I wonder if you, Daoist Priest, are heartless or emotionless?" The fox twirled the sword in his hand. "Daoist Priest, what you just recounted is indeed an extraordinarily strange story, but I cannot discern how this relates to the murder of Bell or to the Yun Family and the Fox Demon."
"Regarding this matter, it does have little relevance, but I still hope you can bear with me and listen to the rest of the story," Moxuyou replied, slightly turning his body. "That young lady was surprised by my lack of a heart, much like your reaction just now."
"Surprised? More like she must have realized that you, Moxuyou, are originally from the Demon Path."
"Demon Path? That's a fitting description," Moxuyou lifted his gaze. "Fortunately, I am from the Demon Path, otherwise I wouldn't have had the chance to stand here and speak with you, Young Master Yin. I would have likely been turned into Dumplings by that young lady."
"You truly are fortunate. Had you been eaten by that young lady back then, it would have saved me some trouble today." The fox pointed his sword at his throat. "The story is over; do you have any last words, Daoist Priest?"
"Isn't Young Master Yin curious why I chose to tell this story at such a critical moment? Do you really think of me as someone who tells boring love stories?"
Moxuyou smiled slightly as he looked at the Spirit Sword across his throat. "The young lady I encountered in the mountains has the surname Bai and is from Qingqiu, just like you. As for what her Yuan Shen is, I did not pay attention; I suppose you wouldn't care either. However, there is one point that must interest you: this White Maiden once married into the Yun Family and even gave birth to a daughter for them.
A romance between a human and a demon is inherently against nature, and as for that daughter born from their union, she would likely face scrutiny from above. To protect her daughter, the White Maiden went to great lengths; she first sealed away her own bloodline within her daughter and then transferred some of her essence to another infant girl, effectively hiding her true daughter.
Do you know whose family this White Maiden hid her daughter in? Oh, it doesn't matter whose family it was; it's just that after growing up, this girl married a man who was her ideal partner and gave birth to children of her own, passing down the bloodline of the White Maiden generation after generation until a thousand years later."
Moxuyou extended a finger and calculated, "The last person to inherit the White Maiden's bloodline has the surname Xing, and coincidentally, her name is also Fox Demon."
"Fox Demon?" The fox was taken aback.
"Young Master Yin must be surprised too, right? I was equally shocked when I first met Fox Demon in Wei Village. I had never seen a mortal who could simultaneously contain both celestial energy and Eerie Aura. It wasn't until Fox Demon inadvertently revealed her birth date and I spent day and night calculating that I finally understood the connection. Fox Demon is indeed a descendant of the White Maiden, and the yin energy within her is closely related to her ancestor, the White Maiden."
"What do you mean?"
"Although Young Master Yin belongs to the Qingqiu Fox Clan, having spent some time among mortals, you should know that humans are fickle. No matter how beautiful, virtuous, or gentle their wives are, they can always find reasons to grow tired of them and seek new partners.
The man whom the White Maiden married was no exception!
You must have already guessed his true identity, Young Master Yin. That's right, he is the lord of Yun Village, Lord Yun.
When the White Maiden was pregnant, Lord Yun brought his lover back to the village, thinking that even if the White Maiden discovered it, they would only argue for a bit.
The White Maiden did indeed have a dispute with Lord Yun, but after their argument, she did not plead with him like an ordinary mortal woman or simply resign herself to fate by allowing him to bring his lover into their home. Instead, she chose what she thought was the most decisive way; she revealed her true form and directly swallowed Lord Yun's lover whole."
"That truly is the style of Qingqiu!" The fox commented.
"The White Maiden's choice was indeed a one-time solution and quite decisive. However, she forgot that the man she married was merely a mortal.
Not long after the White Maiden gave birth to her daughter, Lord Yun discovered the bones buried beneath the White Maiden's residence and the undigested gold and silver jewelry that she had regurgitated—jewelry that Lord Yun recognized as belonging to his lover."
The man who caught the attention of the White Maiden was certainly not an ordinary person. After discovering the bones, Lord Yun chose to observe secretly. Upon confirming that the White Maiden was not a mortal, he did not panic or feel fear; instead, he felt a surge of excitement.
He secretly recruited some practitioners from the martial world, intending to capture the White Maiden alive. It was easy to imagine that it would be a fierce battle. After claiming dozens of lives, the White Maiden left the Yun family in despair, while Lord Yun completely succumbed to darkness, transforming himself into a corpse-eating demon.
Earlier, the Taoist had already passed by. The biological child of the White Maiden and Lord Yun had long been fostered and hidden in a family of Common People, while the one raised in the Yun household was merely a fake. Thus, the White Maiden left without any burdens.
Although the White Maiden knew that the one left in the Yun family was a fake, Lord Yun himself was unaware. Fearing that leaving this half-demon daughter would bring disaster to the Yun family in the future, he could not bring himself to abandon her since she was of his bloodline. Therefore, he built a dungeon in this mountain stronghold to imprison his "daughter" and sought out another baby girl to cover up the truth.
At this point in the story, Young Master Yin must have understood. The elder sister Yun who died in the dungeon was a carefully selected substitute by Lord Yun; her appearance bore some resemblance to the Fox Demon because Lord Yun had chosen her based on the looks of the White Maiden.
The one imprisoned in the dungeon of the Yun family was also a fake, but Lord Yun did not know this. He believed that she was his biological daughter, yet she bore no resemblance to either him or the White Maiden.
As for Lord Yun himself, his transformation into a demon began gradually. Initially, he only experienced Heart Demon affliction after witnessing his wife devour dozens of practitioners. However, prolonged exposure to Heart Demon eventually turned him into a true demon, leading him to become what he was when he killed Lingling.
"Are you saying that Li Siniang saw this lord of the mountain stronghold last night? The Lord Yun mentioned by the village chief?"
"Exactly, he is indeed the lord of this mountain stronghold. As for the current lady of the Yun family, you and the Fox Demon must have seen her last night; she is one of my people.
The reason for arranging her to go to the Yun family is twofold: first, I wanted to verify whether what happened between me and the White Maiden that day was true; second, I discovered some strange aspects about the Yun family and that village. These peculiarities may not matter much for seeking Common People, but Young Master Yin knows that I have certain matters to attend to. Thirdly, I naturally discovered Lord Yun's secret as a corpse-eating demon and needed to investigate further to see if he could be of use to me. Lastly, I wanted to know if that girl imprisoned in the dungeon of the Yun family was still there; she is innocent in this entire affair, and I wish to save her."
"You would save someone?"
"Young Master Yin says this; I am at least a practitioner of Taoism and possess a compassionate heart. Saving people is my true intention; as for harming others... I truly cannot recall having harmed anyone."
“Where is Bell?”
“Poor Daoist has already mentioned it; that was an accident. Poor Daoist intended to tell this story to both of you last night, but it seems that Young Master Yin and Fox Demon lacked patience and left in annoyance upon hearing about the Tower of Floating Enlightenment.
Indeed, the Tower of Floating Enlightenment was established by Poor Daoist, but the appearance of both of you was not orchestrated by Poor Daoist; if we must attribute it, it should be counted on Master’s account.
Returning to the matter, how did Young Master Yin and Fox Demon actually enter the Tower of Floating Enlightenment? Poor Daoist is skilled in divination and deduction, and I know that Fox Demon is from a millennium later, yet I cannot deduce why you are here. Furthermore, what is the origin of Fox Demon’s abilities? That power should not belong to her.”
“Sorry, Daoist Priest, I cannot answer your question because I am also seeking answers.” The fox said, raising an eyebrow. “Even if what you just said is true, you still cannot escape the connection to Bell’s death!”
“To add a crime without reason is easy; if this matter were to be pursued further, it would actually relate somewhat to your Fox Demon. Young Master Yin, do you still remember Poor Daoist’s earlier words? Fox Demon is a descendant of the White Maiden and Lord Yun, inherently possessing their bloodline. Due to certain fortuitous encounters, this hidden bloodline has been activated. For mortals, these things are invisible; in their eyes, Fox Demon is no different from other girls. However, in the eyes of Evil Spirits and cultivators, your Fox Demon is a delicacy.
If Poor Daoist is not mistaken, last night Bell and Si Niang slept in Fox Demon’s carriage, and Bell was carrying something belonging to Fox Demon. Lord Yun could also be a Ghoul attracted by that scent.
In the eyes of the Ghoul, wrapped in Fox Demon’s blanket and carrying Fox Demon’s aura, Bell is like a plate of cooked dumplings—steaming hot. If he does not eat it, that would be quite abnormal.”
“Why?”
“That clearly indicates he still has hope and retains at least some humanity; he knows that even a tiger does not eat its own cubs!”
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