The Fox Ghost in the mirror suddenly spoke human words.
Though its pronunciation was unclear, it proved that this was an old fox advanced in years. That would make communication much easier.
Now that it could speak, and harbored such deep resentment toward Yang Zhong—
It seemed sending it away would not be easy.
At that moment, Yang Zhong looked at the old fox in the mirror, growing nervous and afraid.
Ai Yousheng, standing at the door, could not see the fox in the mirror.
But upon hearing its voice, his expression kept changing.
As for me, after a brief moment of shock and doubt, I quickly regained my composure.
Then I spoke to the Fox Ghost in the mirror:
"Immortal, let's talk this over properly. Perhaps there's some misunderstanding here.
Since you can speak human words, you must have cultivated for many years.
With all this merit upon you, even if you reincarnate again, you'll be able to find a good destination."
I calmly finished speaking.
But after hearing me, the Fox Ghost in the mirror merely snorted and let out a low fox-like growl.
It made several "woo woo woo" sounds before speaking to me again:
"Misunderstanding? Misunderstanding my ass.
This Yang Zhong killed so many of my fox kin.
He skinned them, and in the end, he harmed me too and skinned my hide.
For this grudge, I can only settle the score with him!"
Hearing that, I froze again, even somewhat confused.
This old fox had already achieved enlightenment. It could even speak.
How could an ordinary person like Yang Zhong have harmed it?
Yang Zhong panicked as well, shaking his head repeatedly.
"N-No, no, I didn't!"
Then a sudden sharp pain struck his waist. Yang Zhong clutched his side, cried out, and curled up on