Peach Branch

Moon Deer Mountain was deep and secluded, with countless birds and beasts in its forests. Because cultivators of the Moon Deer Mountain Immortal Sect dwelled there, clouds and mist lingered year-round in many parts of the mountains. At least, that was what ordinary people saw.

The mountain's abundant beasts and medicinal herbs, coupled with Moon Deer Mountain's long-standing tales of marvels and immortal legends, had imbued the entire mountain with an air of mystery throughout the local region and far beyond. It was an immortal mountain people yearned for. Herb gatherers, hunters, scholars and poets touring the landscape, and those following legends in search of immortals came in an unending stream all year round.

It was now midsummer, and quite a few people came to Moon Deer Mountain to escape the heat.

Huli led the large and small foxes, maintaining their illusory human forms at the foot of the mountain. Once they entered Moon Deer Mountain, they all reverted to foxes. Some who had brought clothes of their own even carried bundles over their shoulders as they frolicked and darted through the mountain.

In a place like Immortal Ferry Crossing, the opposition between immortal cultivators and demons was not so pronounced. At least, demons without strong evil aura, or those with special means of concealment, would not have much trouble. The fifteen spirit foxes were naturally the same.

Huli still led the way at the front. That divine being surnamed Qin had instructed them how to bypass Moon Deer Mountain's Illusion Array, so their destination was now extremely clear.

Nearby, two woodcutters who looked to be around middle age walked along a mountain path, carrying firewood and singing mountain songs. One of them suddenly spotted a group of foxes darting through the forest to one side. One of the foxes