22 Broken Tail

"Wait a minute!!" Seductive Fox made one last attempt to resist.

"I'll give you another chance to collect your thoughts. Give me a reason not to end your life." A sinister smile crept across the corners of Xu Zhong's mouth, a sight that appeared even more menacing in Seductive Fox's eyes.

"I, I…"

Seductive Fox had never anticipated finding herself in such a dire situation. Humans, despicable humans.

What manner of moral decay was this?

Or perhaps it was a distortion of human nature?

"What?" Xu Zhong's patience waned.

In the next instant, Seductive Fox's form whirled again, transforming into an exquisitely beautiful woman. Her eyes widened with allure as she regarded Xu Zhong with a gentle and pitiable expression.

"Oh, please don't peek under my skirt," Seductive Fox bashfully pressed down on her clothing.

Xu Zhong chuckled. Did she seriously think she could employ her enchantment techniques to sway him?

Xu Zhong firmly stated, "One of the cultivation techniques I practice is the Pure Divine Art. It's an intensely pure energy-based technique. Your malevolent tricks won't work on me."

"I'll talk, I'll talk. I belong to the Skyfox Sect. My name is A'xiu."

"I recall that the Heavenly Fox's fur is golden…"

Xu Zhong bluntly exposed her. "Don't waste my time. Tell me everything."

"Although I'm a Seductive Fox, I've never harmed living beings."

"Why should I believe you?"

"The Red British Alliance got magical artifacts that can identify murderers by analyzing corpses. The Red British Alliance would have targeted me long ago if I had killed someone. I merely absorb some pure energy. I only cause a temporary coma in those whom I drain. Furthermore, I select strong, youthful individuals as my victims. There are no lasting consequences."

Did she confess just like that?

Without any coercion, she divulged everything.

Xu Zhong gazed at the beautiful Seductive Fox and pondered momentarily, stroking his chin. Then, he said, "But I know this won't benefit me in any way… By the way, are you interested in following me?"

After Xu Zhong finished speaking, feeling somewhat awkward, he added, "It doesn't matter whether you can or cannot. What matters is your ability to transform your appearance at will is quite remarkable."

Seductive Fox sensed an opportunity to survive and seized it immediately. She acted as though she were entirely at his mercy. "Of course, I'm willing to follow you."

"Very well, then how shall we proceed?"

With those words, Xu Zhong unexpectedly leaned in, offering his lips this time, allowing Seductive Fox to continue absorbing his energy.

[Vitality+3]

[Vitality+3]

However, Seductive Fox's mind was elsewhere now. She was only focused on making her escape.

She spotted a window nearby, and hope ignited within her. She leaped forward, aiming to find freedom in the open air.

However, in the next instant, a pair of hands seized her.

He yanked her back and let out a sly chuckle. "Let's continue, no need to flee, little sister. You don't have to lift a finger. Just lie still and let me take care of the rest."

The humiliation became too much for Seductive Fox to bear, and she chose to end her own life.

Xu Zhong stared at the spot where Seductive Fox had stood in shock.

Indeed, she had disappeared, leaving behind nothing but a furry tail.

This…

Xu Zhong grasped the furry tail, suddenly realizing that Seductive Fox must have employed some method to escape.

However, such a method likely exacted a heavy toll, only to be used as a last resort.

"Keep it first. Who knows, it might come in handy," Xu Zhong muttered, sensing residual energy clinging to the fox's severed tail. He felt it still held some value, so he kept it.

…

Meanwhile, in a desolate wasteland on the outskirts of Luo City.

An enchanting woman adorned in an exquisite gown and dazzling jewelry leaned against a massive tree, her face drained of color.

The woman possessed a soft and exquisite countenance with delicate, velvety skin. Her eyes glistened like dark pearls, and her petite lips were adorned with a lustrous coat of bright red lipstick.

A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.

Her vitality had been severely compromised at this moment, and her internal organs throbbed with ceaseless agony.

She had just lost a crucial part of herself—a significant tail.

Although her life wasn't in immediate danger without the tail, her body would undoubtedly suffer repercussions.

"You wretched man, vile scoundrel, detestable fiend! How dare you play games with me! Once my strength returns, I will surely reclaim that severed tail. I will tear you into shreds, without a doubt!!"

This time, the scoundrel had severely wounded Seductive Fox.

She had goaded him into revealing his true identity in the form of a loli, only to end his life promptly.

From that moment forward, she vowed never to trust anything a man said. All men were liars!

…

It was already 11.00 pm when he left the internet cafe.

Outside, a gentle drizzle fell, refreshing the entire city.

At this hour, the city was youthful and brimming with vitality.

Most of its residents had succumbed to a deep slumber, but there were still numerous individuals strolling along the main street, relishing the coolness of Midsummer's Eve.

Xu Zhong inhaled the air, aware that the car's exhaust might have exceeded safety standards, yet he felt content.

At that moment, Xu Zhong made his way to the entrance of an underground parking lot. The ground was in a mess.

There were haphazardly placed cans with English labels alongside various pools of vomit and unidentified liquids that gave off a faint, unpleasant odor.

Xu Zhong remained composed, unlocked his phone and dialed a number. "Hello, is this 110? I'd like to report a disturbance here…"