The Great Fox Crushes the Little Fox

"It hurts like hell."

Ye Yunxi clutched her backside through her skirt. Again? Why did she always land so precisely on her rear end every time she fell?

"Are you alright, miss?"

"Do I look alright? My butt is killing me!" Ye Yunxi complained, lifting her gaze to glare at the culprits in the forest.

A waterfall of black hair cascaded down a slender back, with a few stray locks framing cheeks as fair as snow.

Hu Liena?

At this point in time, why was she here?

Beside her stood Yue Guan, his expression as eerie as ever.

How did these two end up together?

Could it be that Bibi Dong had dispatched them on some mission?

"You..."

Hu Liena's words caught in her throat. Her gaze locked onto Ye Yunxi's face, and her heart began to race uncontrollably.

The woman before her was merely sitting on the ground, rubbing her backside with a pouty, petulant complaint.

Yet, those watery peach-blossom eyes and that innate charm—without even needing to exert soul power—surged forth like a tide. It was far more soul-stirring than the allure produced by her own Demon Fox Martial Soul.

Beside her, Yue Guan's pupils constricted, a flicker of astonishment crossing his eyes.

As a Title Douluo who had lived for nearly a century, he had seen countless beauties, but never had he encountered someone who could make a man of his experience tremble simply by appearance alone.

What exactly was this woman's background? Martial Soul Hall's records seemed to contain no mention of a soul master born with such natural allure.

Ye Yunxi stood up and brushed the dust off her clothes.

Complaining was useless; these two weren't going to pay for her damages.

"Miss, what is your name?"

Hu Liena stammered, taking a long moment to get the words out.

"Me? I'm Ye Yunxi."

Ye Yunxi pursed her lips into a smile and shot Hu Liena a flirtatious wink.

Hu Liena's cheeks flushed instantly, and she shyly averted her gaze, not daring to look directly into Ye Yunxi's peach-blossom eyes.

This natural allure was even more powerful than the charm she exerted with her own Demon Fox Martial Soul.

She had considered herself a top-tier control-type soul master, but seeing this today left her utterly shaken.

A single glance from this woman was enough to make her lose her composure.

"Um, well, my name is Hu Liena. I'm so sorry for bumping into you earlier," Hu Liena explained, looking quite bashful.

"And this beside me is Yue Guan, Elder Yue."

"Hu Liena."

Ye Yunxi chuckled, tapped her toes, and in a single step arrived beside Hu Liena, pulling her into an embrace.

"Why so shy?"

"I—I don't know." Hu Liena covered her burning cheeks.

She didn't know why she was like this, and she found it impossible to resist.

"There's no shame in a girl being shy. Besides, why are you out here in the middle of the night?" Ye Yunxi leaned into Hu Liena's ear and whispered, "Tell me, perhaps we could get a little closer."

"I..." Hu Liena wanted to speak, but she was on a mission and couldn't reveal anything.

Yue Guan, watching from the side, was stunned by how unrestrained and alluring this woman was.

If only I possessed such charm, Yue Guan sighed inwardly.

Some were born with it; others could never reach it, no matter how hard they tried.

"Ahem, miss, please, no more teasing."

Yue Guan spoke up to intervene. Hu Liena was no match for Ye Yunxi; she was losing her composure from just a single look.

Hearing Yue Guan's voice, Ye Yunxi let out a low laugh and released Hu Liena's waist.

She took the opportunity to lightly pinch Hu Liena's burning cheek, her tone playful:

"Fine, fine. Looking at your innocent act, there's no fun in teasing you anymore."

Hu Liena stumbled back two steps, her chest heaving and her face red enough to bleed, yet her eyes remained fixed on Ye Yunxi, unable to look away.

Who's being innocent? It's clearly your charm—I simply can't resist it!

Yue Guan let out a silent sigh of relief, though he couldn't help but continue to study Ye Yunxi, his astonishment lingering.

This woman's allure seemed carved into her very bones; even just standing there, she made one's heart sway.

Just then, a mechanical system chime echoed in Ye Yunxi's mind, carrying a playful tone.

[Ding! Triggered a fun side quest: A Charming Smile Before the Chrysanthemum, A Single Word Stuns the Immortal.]

[Task Requirement: Make Yue Guan sincerely praise your appearance with his own mouth, without using soul power pressure, relying entirely on your natural seductive bones.]

[Task Reward: Soul Power +1 Level (Level 61 Soul Emperor), plus one "Fox Shadow Amulet" (can block one full-force strike from a Soul Douluo).]

A hint of a smile flashed in the depths of Ye Yunxi's eyes; this system certainly knew how to pick its moments, not even sparing an old monster like Yue Guan.

She turned around slowly, her gaze landing on Yue Guan, her peach-blossom eyes curving as the allure at the corners of her eyes and brows rippled out like spring water.

Without deliberately releasing any soul power, that innate elegance acted like an invisible hook, leaving one's heart feeling slightly itchy.

"Hello, Yue Guan."

Ye Yunxi's voice was soft and sweet as she blinked her watery peach-blossom eyes.

"In all your years, have you ever seen a woman as beautiful as me?"

Yue Guan's entire body stiffened, his instinct to retort rising, but as he met those shimmering peach-blossom eyes, the words on the tip of his tongue took a sudden turn.

What is this girl trying to do?

He had cultivated for so long and seen countless beauties, yet this woman before him was seductive without being vulgar, pure without being cold; he couldn't find a single word to refute her.

After a moment of hesitation, Yue Guan coughed lightly, his tone carrying a trace of unnatural embarrassment, though his voice remained crystal clear:

"The young lady's appearance is indeed rare in this world, far surpassing every woman I have seen before."

As the words fell, Yue Guan wished he could bite off his own tongue.

He was a Title Douluo! To think he would say such flattering words to a junior!

Hu Liena's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Yue Guan; since when did he ever praise people like this?

[Ding! Task successfully completed! Rewards have been issued!]

[Soul Power increased to Level 61 Soul Emperor! "Fox Shadow Amulet" has been stored in the system space!]

A warm current instantly surged throughout her entire body.

Ye Yunxi's soul power rose steadily by one level.

She blinked at Yue Guan: "Thank you for the compliment."

Immediately, she lingered no longer, tapping her toes against the ground and darting toward the depths of the forest, leaving behind only a fluttering silhouette.

"Elder Yue, she..."

Hu Liena regained her senses, looking in the direction where Ye Yunxi had disappeared, her heart still pounding.

Yue Guan watched that retreating figure, pondering for a long while before slowly speaking:

"This woman has natural seductive bones; her martial soul must be extraordinary. I just don't know when the Heaven Dou Empire produced such a remarkable woman. Regardless, let us finish our own business first; we cannot delay the task entrusted to us by the Pope."

Hu Liena nodded, though her gaze remained fixed on the direction Ye Yunxi had left, thinking to herself.

Will we be able to meet again? I really want to see her once more.