Journey to the Fox Clan

Hu Xiaoqian was puzzled. The handsome man was obviously human, so why did he give her a sense of familiarity?

Smells like a fox!

After sizing up the three girls—two adults and one child— Dragon Race!

There were also nine old men, all of whom were Dragon Race, and their cultivation was unfathomable.

How come this Human Race brother is hanging out with the Dragon Race?

Overwhelmed by the aura of the Dragon Race bloodline, she dared not approach.

The doubts in her heart made her want to know the answer.

After thinking for a moment, she steeled herself and slowly walked forward.

"Hey, little girl, what are you doing?"

This isn't a place for you. Get out of here, or don't blame me for being impolite!

Before they had taken more than a few steps, an old man stopped them.

Hu Xiaoqian shuddered and immediately bowed respectfully.

"Grandpa, I'm looking for that bastard!"

She pointed to Hua Qiang's location.

"Taizi?"

"Why are you looking for my family? Do you know them?"

Long Xinwei was a little confused, but still asked.

If they know each other, then I can't afford to cause any trouble.

Hua Qiang had already noticed Hu Xiaoqian's appearance, and was quite puzzled when she said she wanted to find him.

He felt like he didn't recognize her, and he could tell that she was a fox in human form.

Let her come over.

"Yes, sir!"

Long Xinwei quickly made way for him.

When Hu Xiaoqian walked up to him, Hua Qiang asked, "Miss, do you know me? Why are you looking for me?"

Hu Xiaoqian was a little reserved, twisting her skirt with both hands, and said, "Qizi, we don't know each other!"

"Um?"

Hua Qiang frowned slightly. He didn't recognize him. Why was he looking for him?

Seeing the other person's expression, Hu Xiaoqian quickly replied, "Master, my surname is Hu, and my name is Hu Xiaoqian."

My sense of smell is extraordinary; I can smell a scent on you that makes me feel close to you.

"Breath?"

Hua Qiang frowned slightly, as if he had thought of something, then slowly relaxed.

"I do have a Seven-tailed Fox among my pets."

"Ah--"

Hu Xiaoqian exclaimed in surprise.

"Tsui-zi, are you telling the truth? Seven-tailed Fox? That's the most prestigious royal lineage in our Fox Clan!"

"Certainly!"

"Qianzi, could you summon him so I could see him?"

Hua Qiang shook his head and said, "Not now. I will leave her in the mortal Lower Realm to protect my parents' safety!"

"Oh, that's a real shame!" Hu Xiaoqian, a little disappointed.

Looking at Hu Xiaoqian's genuine expression, Hua Qiang actually developed some goodwill towards her.

"Young lady, judging from your expression, do you have any desires?"

"My dear son, you are wise! I do indeed have some desires."

"Oh? Why don't you tell us about it? Maybe we can be of some help!"

"Really? If you really want to help me, I'm so grateful!"

For some reason, Hu Xiaoqian felt an inexplicable sense of closeness and trust towards Hua Qiang.

Perhaps they learned that Hua Qiang's pet was a member of their royal family, and a seven-tailed one at that.

As a race of demon beasts, they do not object to recognizing a human as a 'shou' (a term of endearment for a human), nor do they consider it an insult to them.

After all, being able to rely on a strong person is beneficial to their own development.

The stronger the master, the more gifts they can receive, and the faster they grow.

"Young master, we were recently invaded by a powerful enemy, and our clan suffered heavy casualties."

"Our Empress fought the enemy to a standstill and is in dire need of top-grade elixirs to heal her injuries."

If one possessed Ten Thousand Year Ginseng King or Immortal Grade Pills, that would be the ultimate blessing.

"If only there were Life Divine Water..."

Hu Xiaoqian's face darkened, and she stopped talking.

In her mind, this was pure fantasy, something she wouldn't even dare to imagine.

Hua Qiang raised an eyebrow, his expression somewhat strange.

As for top-grade spiritual medicines, Immortal Grade Pills, and Ten Thousand Year Ginseng, these are rare and hard to come by.

It is the Life Divine Water, he has it!

Seeing Hu Xiaoqian's gloomy expression, even looking like she was about to cry, Hua Qiang's heart softened and he was touched.

"Young lady, it seems I am truly destined to meet your Fox Clan. Perhaps I have a way to help your Empress with her injuries."

"Huh? What? Young master, did you just say that you really have a way to save our Empress? You're not lying to me?"

Upon hearing Hua Qiang's words, Hu Xiaoqian immediately perked up, her eyes flashing with golden light.

Thump!

She immediately knelt down.

"Girl, what are you doing?"

Hua Qiang was a little bewildered by her actions. Why did she suddenly kneel down while she was talking?

Bang bang bang!

Hu Xiaoqian kowtowed several times, her voice trembling with emotion. "I can't thank you enough for such a great kindness!"

"If you, sir, can save our Empress's life, I, Hu Xiaoqian, am willing to serve you by your side for the rest of my life, as your slave!"

Hua Qiang's lips twitched involuntarily. Damn it, this guy is practically offering himself up to be a servant.

Long Mo'er and the other girls were also taken aback by Hu Xiaoqian's sudden action. When they saw her still kowtowing, they felt a mix of emotions.

Hua Qiang quickly stopped Hu Xiaoqian from hitting her head; if she kept doing that, her little head would be smashed.

This woman was truly honest; her kowtowing was genuine!

"Yes, I'm not lying to you, I really do have a medicine on me that will have a miraculous effect on treating your Empress's injuries!"

"Young master, could you please accompany me to my Fox Clan's territory to treat the Empress?"

Hu Xiaoqian wouldn't be foolish enough to ask the other party to give her the magic medicine; that would truly mean she lacked common sense.

If he could be persuaded to visit his village and then treat the Empress, he believed the Empress and the elders would not blame him for taking an outsider back without permission.

After all, this was a life-saving favor!

Hua Qiang looked at Hu Xiaoqian and smiled, "Girl, we're not in a hurry. Look at our whole roasted lamb, it's already roasted. We can set off after we've eaten and drunk our fill."

Glug glug glug.

Hua Qiang didn't say anything, but as soon as he did, her belly started to protest.

"Hehe, it seems you're hungry too, young lady. Let's eat something together!"

Hu Xiaoqian's pretty face flushed red, and she lowered her head, wishing she could bury it in her own chest.

How embarrassing!

Seeing his posture, Long Mo'er couldn't help but smile.

He stepped forward and took her hand, saying, "Little sister, let's eat our fill together and then get to work."

An hour later, Hua Qiang looked at everyone and saw that they had almost finished eating. He stood up and said, "Xiao Qian, lead the way!"

"Young Master!"

The group followed Hu Xiaoqian in a grand procession, heading towards the Fox Clan's encampment.

In the Empress's bedroom, the old woman paced back and forth with a furrowed brow.

Despite her best efforts, she was still unable to stop her injuries from worsening.

Seeing the Empress like a candle flickering in the wind, in danger of being extinguished at any moment, she was deeply worried.

Although the Great Elder and the others were also injured, their injuries were not fatal.

They strained their injured bodies to look at the Empress lying on her sickbed, their faces pale and filled with sorrow.

Ta-da!

A series of hurried footsteps came from outside, and at the same time, a voice filled with surprise and excitement shouted, "Her Empress is saved!"