Deep in Lingyun Mountain, two Fox Demons carried their companion and found Hu Wen, weeping bitterly.
"Brother Hu Wen! Help us get revenge! That guy was too strong—we were no match for him!"
Hu Wen regarded the three battered figures coldly, his expression turning frigid.
It seemed their opponent had come prepared, certain that Hu Wen wouldn't let the matter rest.
"What was his cultivation?"
"Spirit Transmutation Five Palaces! But he's stronger than any of us!"
"Useless!"
Hu Wen's eyes bulged, and he nearly exploded with rage.
They'd been beaten this badly by a Spirit Transmutation cultivator, and these three still had the nerve to call themselves Fox Clan geniuses? They'd brought nothing but shame on Fox Mountain!
He said irritably, "Fine. Since you've followed me for so long, I'll let you off this time. As for that Human Race cultivator, if he couldn't even keep you here, then he's nothing special. It's just..."
Hu Wen's expression darkened. Reason told him that this was probably the full extent of their opponent's strength. After all, he was only at the Spirit Transmutation Realm. Any stronger and it would be downright impolite.
But the fox's nature made him hesitate.
What if? What if it was a scheme, deliberately meant to lure him into a trap?
He turned away, two thoughts warring in his mind.
In the end, the pride of a Fox Clan Genius outweighed his doubts.
"The Human Race has provoked us like this. If we don't take his life, then coming down the mountain was a waste. All of you, come with me. We'll drag that bastard back!"
"Absolutely not!"
Just then, the white-clad girl Tushan Mo hurried over.
"Senior Brother Hu Gang is still investigating the mine. Without him here, we can't act rashly!"
Hu Wen glanced at Tushan