Foxes were suspicious by nature.
Noticing the uncertainty and alarm in Hu Fei's expression, Wang Chen simply revealed the aura of his true self.
The old fox opposite him suddenly contracted his pupils. "Nascent Soul True Immortal!"
Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that Wang Chen had now broken his Golden Core and formed a Nascent Soul, becoming an existence at the True Immortal level among human cultivators!
Even the worldly-wise Hu Fei was stunned.
Though prodigies had emerged endlessly among the human race throughout the ages, and figures of stunning brilliance had never ceased to appear, seeing such a living example before him still felt utterly unbelievable.
Wang Chen smiled. "Senior Hu, please help me inform Senior Fox Queen that Wang has a matter to request!"
Only then did Hu Fei notice Xiangxiang beside Wang Chen, and he was startled again.
But he immediately recovered and broke into a smile. "No problem. Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."
Now that he understood Wang Chen's strength, the old fox spoke far more politely.
His figure flickered, and he vanished from the spot in an instant.
Wang Chen turned to Xiangxiang and said, "Rest assured. The Fox Queen should be willing to grant me this favor and take you in."
Xiangxiang bit her lip and nodded vigorously. "Thank you, my lord!"
She had originally been no more than a lonely, wandering spirit. Though she too was of the fox clan, entering Green Hill had been nothing but a fool's dream.
This was the fox clan's sacred land. What ordinary fox demon had the qualifications to live here?
Wang Chen waved his hand. "No need to be so polite."
No sooner had he spoken than Hu Fei appeared again and bowed. "Fellow Daoist Wang, the Holy Queen invites you."
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