The eerie voice from before vanished completely in that instant, not a trace of it to be heard anymore.
Crack! Crack!
At that moment, the cracks across the shrine continued to multiply and spread.
The next second.
The shrine shattered and exploded.
A fox appeared where it had stood.
The fox was very small, somewhat resembling a fennec fox.
Its fur carried a faint gray sheen, but its eyes glowed with an eerie purple light.
At that moment, it raised its head.
It looked arrogantly at Hu Qi, its gaze carrying the air of someone looking down from on high in judgment.
"Human, you are quite good. You passed my test and are qualified to become my companion.
"But before that, you must do me a favor. Go capture the remaining person in this mountain and bring him to me as an offering."
The purple-eyed fox spoke human tongue, its voice echoing through this silent place.
"Interesting. It actually possesses intelligence."
Hu Qi raised an eyebrow slightly.
While it was watching him.
He was also sizing it up without giving anything away.
This thing was truly rather special, completely different from the Dream Eyes he had seen before.
Over this period of time, Hu Qi had encountered quite a few Dream Eyes.
Yet no matter what kind they were, they were like dead objects themselves, incapable of communication.
But this one was clearly different. Not only was it alive, it appeared to possess considerable intelligence.
"Do not compare me to those dead things. Hurry up and capture that person for me."
The purple-eyed fox's voice turned cold, carrying a tone that brooked no doubt.
Hu Qi acted as if he had not heard it and ignored its words entirely.
His figure flashed, and he instantly appeared before the purple fox.