The city lord's manor in Immortal Fox City.
Dancers in vivid red skirts danced gracefully through the banquet.
Maids came and went through the manor, weaving between the seats with wine and dishes.
At the head of the banquet sat the lord of Immortal Fox City.
On either side sat representatives of the city's four largest families.
Beyond the four families sat the leading figures of the city's various trades.
Some demons looked at the dishes before them and found them hard to stomach. They could not help glancing at Madam Tushan, ripe as a honey peach, a short distance away.
These demons were accustomed to eating such dishes as husband-and-wife lung slices, baby vegetables, and claypot baby rice.
But Madam Tushan did not eat humans.
Out of respect for her, naturally, no humans could appear on the banquet tables.
"Tomorrow is Miss Tushan's birthday. Allow me to wish her a joyous birthday in advance."
Ying Dayuan, the lord of Immortal Fox City, raised his wine cup and offered his congratulations to Tushan Xinhua.
"We wish Miss Tushan a joyous birthday in advance."
Following the city lord's lead, all the prominent figures of Immortal Fox City raised their cups and offered their congratulations.
"Thank you, Lord City Lord. Thank you, everyone."
Madam Tushan rose, folded her hands before her, and dipped in a bow full of captivating grace.
Her red dress clung to her figure, winding along its curves like a stream. Her snow-white hair reached her slender willow waist, and though there was nothing deliberate about her foxlike eyes, they unwittingly revealed the Fox Clan's distinctive allure.
Several demon cultivators with stronger bestial instincts swallowed, the heat in their eyes speaking for itself.
Madam Tushan did not care. After draining her cup, she sat back down with composed dignity.