The Impossible-to-Fulfill Promise

Shen Gongbao pressed his advantage.

"Interception Sect disciples support one another, and our master, Tongtian, is fiercely protective of his own. He can't stand to see any of his disciples suffer!"

"In a place this warm and welcoming, where you can cultivate high-level arts, make friends and travel companions, and count on everyone to help whenever you run into trouble!"

"Besides, Master Tongtian would never ask his disciples to do something so vile that it would ruin their reputations!"

"Don't you think Di Xin treats you well?"

"No matter what kind of king he is, and no matter how the gods in heaven judge him!"

"You're one of his closest companions. You should know that Di Xin isn't nearly as bad as you imagine!"

"And at least where you're concerned, he has never wronged you!"

"After all Di Xin has done for you, can you really bear to repay his kindness with betrayal?"

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox suddenly felt a sharp ache in her heart!

She knew all too well that what Shen Gongbao had said was true. Though she was unwilling, she had little choice in the matter!

After all, she wasn't just a fox acting for herself!

The whole of Qingqiu rested on her shoulders!

There were things she couldn't simply choose to do or not do!

But when it came to Di Xin, Shen Gongbao had struck a nerve!

Fox spirits were the most passionate creatures in the world!

Every year, the sisters in Qingqiu would sneak out and spend a night of wild romance in some ruined countryside temple, mixing with rustic young men and visiting nobles alike!

The Fox Clan's passion wasn't limited to ordinary little fox spirits!

She, too, was a Nine-tailed Demon Fox!

Di Xin cared for her and cherished her so deeply,