Willow Oriole Alley Fox Whore

This night's turmoil, besides allowing Ge Xian to discover a very rare cultivation path, likely unique to him, also made him realize that this path might have a bright future, appearing very promising at least for now.

It all stemmed from the final verification!

The three types of Dao Qi exotic powers he had previously absorbed dissipated after use.

But when he had a flash of inspiration and called out again, he miraculously summoned some more. Although they were incredibly weak compared to the "original," to the point of being less than one percent, this extremely faint exotic power was undeniably something Ge Xian had permanently mastered.

Even more surprisingly, it wasn't just Call Wind Summon Rain; the Bewitch and Skinning exotic powers also seemed to faintly exist.

Of course, like Wind and Rain, they were so weak they were almost imperceptible.

"But can these lost and found exotic powers be strengthened through cultivation?"

As this thought arose, Ge Xian immediately began to sense carefully.

Not long after, the answer and a corresponding guess emerged simultaneously:

"No!"

"These exotic powers seem to have solidified within my body like some kind of bloodline divine ability. I can summon them to use, but the total amount is limited. Once used, they dissipate and require time to condense again. There's no way to strengthen them... It's like I've been 'renting' these exotic powers and taking a 'cut' like a bird molting feathers?"

"I'm not a cultivator. I don't have any cultivation techniques, nor have I incorporated external energies into my Dao. Naturally, I can't make these exotic powers multiply constantly?"

As he understood these points, the joy on Ge Xian's face dimmed somewhat.

"The original Call Wind Summon Rain wasn't very powerful to begin with. It could only summon a gentle rain and breeze, covering an area like a dike."

"After I absorbed and weakened it to its current state, when I summon it again, it's not even enough to wash my face. Is there any more useless exotic power in the world?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, the exotic powers of Beat Dog and Dragon Subdue that I currently possess will also dissipate, and I'll only be able to retain one or two percent of their power, solidified in my body."

"At that point, I'll probably only be able to beat ordinary stray dogs and subdue insects, snakes, and lizards... How embarrassing."

Ge Xian muttered to himself.

In his mind, corresponding comical images began to form.

But soon, he became happy again, filled with hope:

"Even if it's weak, it's still a supernatural exotic power, permanently fixed in my body. It naturally counts as a divine ability that I, Ge Xian, possess."

"Strengthening it isn't impossible. I can continuously absorb more strange items and exotic creatures, gathering various exotic powers within myself... If I'm lucky enough, and manage to absorb something significant, like the Beggar Sect's treasure that old dog Hong Buyi has always coveted, the Divine Dog Jade Staff, the exotic power I can plunder shouldn't be so pathetic."

"Of course, I can't waste too much or absorb too frequently."

With a few turns of thought, Ge Xian regained his confidence.

He tasted the wonder of the extraordinary for the first time. Although his knowledge was insufficient, he still felt he had a bright future. Many thoughts churned in his mind, his thoughts surging as he racked his brains to plan the various experiments he would conduct next, contemplating how to make good use of his talent and how to become stronger.

With no other plans set, he first decided on one:

Containment!

Contain as many strange objects and spirits as possible, the more the better, without any taboos.

"Hmm?"

"Just when I was getting sleepy, a pillow arrived. I almost missed such a good opportunity."

Ge Xian had originally been thinking of continuing his experiments, to see if he could gain more from the two powerful foreign forces within his body before they dissipated. Suddenly, he thought of an opportunity right before him that would allow him to contain more strange objects and spirits.

During the day, he wandered around Qiantang County, stirring up trouble and watching battles, wasn't that all for the purpose of collecting information and then selling it to those spy and informant organizations?

After all that fuss, he almost forgot the main business.

Although the scenes that unfolded at the Gu Spirit Temple today had too many witnesses, and there seemed to be no valuable secret information.

However, he, Ge Xian, was different.

From Hong Buyi, he had obtained explosive material.

It was just that he was immersed in his own cultivation, and had forgotten about this matter for a moment.

Now that he remembered, how could he dare to delay any longer?

Although that explosive material was very valuable, it also had a time limit. If he delayed too long, it might not be worth much.

Thinking of this, Ge Xian quickly fetched paper and brush, and in one go, drew seven or eight "woman figures" with completely different appearances and temperaments, varying in height, build, and figure.

As for commonalities, they were all ugly.

One reason was that the "Skinning" ability he currently possessed was extremely weak, and the other was that both the original body and Ge Xian himself had terrible drawing skills.

However, it was still a form of disguise, and no matter how clumsy, it was better than nothing.

Ge Xian stuffed these skins into his embrace, then reached out and caught the Broom Spirit again. He instructed it to guard the house well and quickly left the house while the night was still deep.

As soon as he left, the charming young woman floated out of the soul residence. She was initially delighted, thinking her master was still tough on the outside but soft on the inside and had let her out again.

Who knew that when she opened her eyes, she saw a room in complete disarray and utter chaos.

Her fair and delicate face visibly turned red, clearly angered. If Ge Xian were still there, she would have surely scolded him fiercely. Even if she didn't dare to speak it out loud, she would have complained about Ge Xian in her heart.

As for now, she dared to start tidying up while muttering softly:

"He's just a reckless boy, completely unfocused. Even a wild boar wouldn't be this destructive. My newly tidied room..."

Ge Xian left the house again, vanishing into the night. He found a dark alley and began to change his "skin."

Because of the astonishing battle that had just occurred, Qiantang County was in a state of panic. Everyone was hiding at home, and few people were out, making it very convenient for Ge Xian.

Before long, the young peddler disappeared.

Emerging from the alley was a short, thin woman. Using the surface of a nearby foul-smelling ditch and the moonlight, Ge Xian took a look at his current appearance: sallow skin, hair like weeds, a crooked mouth and eyes – truly ugly.

The true power of Skinning could, of course, allow Ge Xian to transform into a woman of unparalleled beauty, but he only possessed a weakened version now and couldn't be too picky.

Besides, this clumsy disguise made it seem even more realistic.

While affirming himself, Ge Xian followed the original body's memories, heading first to a place called "Willow Oriole Alley."

There was still plenty of time, so he didn't use his special ability. He walked like an ordinary person.

Along the way, he continued to ponder and deliberate whether his sudden whim of a plan had any flaws or if it was feasible.

"After the original body awakened its talent, it was too eager to enter the path, which is why it wasn't cautious enough to accept invitations from multiple spy organizations... It thought it could perceive and spy on some intelligence and secrets, then compare the conditions one by one and choose the best organization to join. It was too rash."

"Even if it truly spied on some secrets, the final outcome would likely be forced recruitment upon formal contact with the first organization. If it refused, death would also be a likely outcome."

"The cultivators in this world are all inhuman in appearance, so they wouldn't show any kindness."

"Although I am very different, I must still be cautious and not reveal my true form."

By the time he finished admonishing himself, Ge Xian was standing at the entrance to Willow Oriole Alley.

Before he could even enter, two tower-like figures suddenly appeared from a dark corner. They were two burly men in short tunics, both with bulging muscles and fierce expressions. Not only that, but each had a large, fleshy lump on their forehead that resembled a horn, and their bloodshot eyes simultaneously fixed on Ge Xian.

They possessed special abilities, but they weren't considered cultivators. They were "blood ox slaves" casually bred and controlled by the fox tribe.

They were cheap and easy to obtain, and could be found everywhere in the countless fox tribe strongholds throughout the [Dayuan Dynasty].

Seeing Ge Xian after his Skinning, the two ox slaves were initially stunned, but quickly burst into laughter. They gruffly shooed him away, saying:

"Where did this ugly woman come from? Go, go, get out of here."

"Although our Willow Oriole Alley can't compare to the brothels in [Dadu] or the entertainment venues in the city, we certainly wouldn't take a woman of your appearance. If you really want to earn a living through your body, you'll probably have to go to those brothels and black dens. Even boat prostitutes might not want you."

Hearing these words, Ge Xian's heart immediately ignited with anger.

Clearly, these two guard dogs had mistaken him for a woman applying to be a courtesan, and they were even mocking him.

Ge Xian recalled "Hong Buyi's Memory" and, after weighing his options, suddenly made his move.

A pair of seemingly emaciated hands shot out, like dragons emerging from the sea, grabbing the hands of the two burly men. The immense power of Dragon Subdue was slightly revealed. The two men, whose hands were almost crushed, immediately wanted to wail, but strict rules forced them to grit their teeth, and soon they bit their mouths until they bled.

The two exchanged a look, seeing the surprise and understanding in each other's eyes: this ugly woman practiced the "Dragon Clan Evil Method."

Just as they subconsciously prepared to send a message for help, Ge Xian's altered, sharp, and biting voice reached their ears:

"Guests are guests, whether I'm beautiful or ugly."

"Besides, I'm here to sell information your master has long wanted to know. If you two delay this important matter, you might be dragged off for breeding. I hear that even the most vigorous men in this world, once they enter the Fox Mother Tomb, will be lucky to last the time it takes an incense stick to burn before all the vital essence in their bodies is drained, leaving not a single drop behind."

Upon hearing these words, the two ox-herders trembled violently, as if they had heard something terrifying.

They immediately became obedient, scrambling to lead the way for this ugly dragon girl who kept referring to herself as "this lord."

This scene made Ge Xian confirm once again that Hong Buyi's experience was indeed useful.

The Qingqiu Fox Clan!

It was a world-renowned sacred bloodline, immensely powerful. Some "Fox Ancestors" even held corresponding spiritual god positions within the Myriad Laws Sect.

The Fox Clan had strongholds everywhere, facilitating their affairs.

Willow Oriole Alley was one of the lowest-level strongholds of the Fox Clan in Qiantang County. Ostensibly, it operated a flesh trade, but secretly, it was also responsible for gathering worldly affairs and intelligence.

Hong Buyi had done business with them before. These fiendish foxes, wearing human skin, captured human women to refine evil methods. A few managed to escape and happened to be encountered by Hong Buyi and a group of beggars. They captured the escapees and delivered them, receiving a substantial reward.

Of course, they couldn't keep a single copper coin in the end, and it was quickly spent on the appetites of the fox demons.

The one who had previously invited the original host to become an informant and spy was a Fox Whore who frequented this alley. When the original host passed by with his peddler's cart, she bought a comb and a mirror from him. Sensing his potential, she casually recruited him.

Now, as Ge Xian recalled, he immediately guessed that the Fox Whore had ill intentions.

Entering the alley, Ge Xian immediately smelled a complex scent, both fishy, foul, and fragrant. He pretended to look around casually.

Unsurprisingly, scenes of indecency, flesh intertwined and rolling, met his eyes, accompanied by moans and roars like a symphony.

Although Ge Xian came from Earth in his previous life and had experienced an entertainment explosion, seeing many beautiful bodies.

Yet, the "Fox Whores" he glimpsed just now were each a beauty, with their own unique charms. No wonder their business was so good.

At the same time, Ge Xian couldn't help but sigh in his heart:

"The battle sounds in Qiantang County tonight were so terrifying!"

"These people are still so calm, still coming to seek pleasure. It's truly strange."

"I'm afraid their souls have been completely captivated."

While guessing, he quietly activated his extraordinary senses.

After a few breaths, combined with Hong Buyi's account, Ge Xian immediately reached a conclusion:

"So-called Fox Whores were originally human, but became mutated after practicing the evil arts of the Fox Clan."

"They are almost all at the [Dao Entry Realm], and it's not stable. The cost is terrifying. If they can't continuously absorb vital blood, these dozens of Fox Whores will either die violently or lose their minds and turn into frenzied fox demons."

"Moreover, their absorption divine abilities are far inferior to mine."

This last thought was why Ge Xian chose Willow Oriole Alley as his first place of business.

Although he had Hong Buyi's experience, plus the Skinning disguise, and possessed the two strange powers of Beat Dog and Dragon Subdue within him, his combat power was already much stronger than [Five-Bag Beggar Gang Hong Buyi] when calculated.

But it was always right to be cautious.

Even if he were captured by the Fox Whores, he could use his charm to counter-kill them.

Thinking about it, it was indeed extremely safe.

Soon, Ge Xian saw the owner of Willow Oriole Alley. To the surprise of most people, the person who appeared was not a charming, middle-aged woman.

Instead, it was a slender young woman, moving like a weak willow, with affectionate eyes filled with a deep sense of melancholy.

As if she had hurried, a slight sweat had dampened the thin gauze she wore, instantly revealing infinite temptation.

Almost every man, upon seeing her for the first time, couldn't help but feel pity and a desire to explore her story, understand her heart, and win her favor.

Of course, Ge Xian was not among them.

Upon seeing the person, he immediately recalled a few words leaked by Hong Buyi during his account.

"That fox demon in Willow Oriole Alley must have an extremely noble background. She's probably a woman from a major clan. I don't know why she couldn't make up her mind, abandoning the peaceful cultivation methods within the Myriad Laws Sect and the spiritual gods, and instead practicing the Qingqiu Fox Clan's techniques, and the most dangerous and terrifying [Heart Devouring Fox] lineage."

"That young lady looks delicate, making people want to hold her and cherish her. Tsk tsk, but if she took off her human skin, her appetite would be so large that she could devour hundreds of people in a single night."

At this very moment, Ge Xian's heart suddenly felt a great sense of dread, as his automatically maintained extraordinary senses gave an extremely terrifying feedback.

In a daze, he seemed to see a figure exuding a strong fragrance, incomparably graceful and exquisite, wriggling towards him, covering everything, enveloping everything, wanting to swallow him, Ge Xian, from the inside out.