The members of the Sky Fox Tribe held their breath, their burning gazes fixed on that magnificent figure.
When the nine fox tails unfurled beneath the sunlight, a commotion immediately erupted among the crowd.
"It really is the Great Fox Woman! Exactly like the records in the clan genealogy!"
The elderly foxfolk trembled with both hands, while the younger tribesmen could barely contain their excitement. For the moment, they had even cast the matter of the Great Fox Woman once being a ghost far from their minds.
The Empress Dowager raised her right hand slightly, her voice cool and resonant. "Dismissed. Village Chief, come with me."
Then she turned to Xiaoxiao, who was looking around curiously. "Xiaoxiao! Take Beni and have a look around nearby."
"Okay, Auntie!" Xiaoxiao cheerfully replied, grabbing Beni's hand and running ahead.
The Empress Dowager walked forward, with the Village Chief respectfully following behind her.
The foxfolk along the way all stepped aside and bowed. Only after the two disappeared through the doors of the Council Hall did they dare straighten up.
Inside the hall of a building.
The Empress Dowager sat upright on the sandalwood chair at the head of the room. Her nine fox tails hung naturally behind her, like flowing silver satin beneath the light.
The Village Chief stood below, his hands folded over his abdomen.
"Are you satisfied with this place?" The Empress Dowager lightly tapped the armrest with her fingertips.
The Village Chief respectfully answered, "Very satisfied! Many thanks to the Great Fox Woman and Sir Wu Heng for making these arrangements."
The Empress Dowager gave a slight nod, her gaze flicking toward him. "Remember, although Treasure Island belongs to the Association, Wu Heng makes the rules here. Do not bring your village ways here."
"Yes! We will familiarize ourselves with