Pretending To Be A Boss

But because of the war between two powerful races, only foxes and snakes were left here.

So the group encountered no danger.

However, not long after they entered the forest, trouble arrived.

Over a dozen Six-tailed Spirit Foxes sprang out from behind a huge guidepost locust tree.

These were all perfect level creatures; Akasi was no slouch, and could handle perfect level boss units with ease.

But faced with a large group of foxes surrounding them with malevolent gazes, he didn't know where to begin.

"Don't move, if they attack, just focus on defense," Tang Xian instructed.

"Why?" Qiao Shanshan asked.

"To the east of Tianque Plains, we don't kill snakes. To the west, we don't kill foxes. Remember that."

The two women didn't understand his reasoning, but they nodded anyway.

They stood back to back, watching their surroundings warily.

The number of foxes surrounding them kept growing, from a dozen to several dozens.

Apart from beast tides migrating, no one had ever seen so many perfect level creatures gathered together.

Akasi also felt the pressure.

If it really came to a fight, his side had no chance of winning.

At most, he could deal with three to five perfect level creatures, but how could he manage thirty to fifty?

Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan's foreheads were also beaded with sweat, as if facing a great enemy, while the two small animals, Tang Bingxiang and Tang Gazi, one tucked its tail, and the other kept howling, probably pleading for mercy.

Tang Xian noticed the foxes' gazes growing fiercer, filled with a certain disgust.

The panel showed that most foxes had this particular requirement in their current needs analysis,

[Attack the foxkin girl]

Tang Xian looked at Tang Xiaojiu, who seemed to be able to sense these foxes' emotions.

She hung her head low, her eyes filled with a certain grievance, misty with tears.

Tang Xian held Tang Xiaojiu's hand, speaking softly,

"Don't be afraid."

Tang Xiaojiu wasn't scared, just simply saddened.

It was like a child in kindergarten who wasn't bullied, but no one wanted to play with her.

Since she could remember, apart from Qing, all her fellow kin had looked at her with cold eyes.

As if looking at an outsider.

"We've just entered the forest... How come there are so many foxes..."

Qiao Shanshan originally thought Tang Xian's talk of the Fox and Snake races' conflict was conjecture, but now it seemed that conjecture had been confirmed.

Tang Xian didn't reply to Qiao Shanshan; the conflict between the Fox and Snake races must have reached a critical stage.

These foxes weren't likely guarding them, but Tang Xiaojiu's appearance made them show themselves.

Counting the time in silence, Tang Xian's expression was grave, yet he did not seem panicked.

Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan were still girls after all. Seeing Tang Xian's calm demeanor, they felt reassured.

To Akasi's slight surprise, he discovered that the group of foxes began to retreat slowly, making way.

One second, it seemed like the most intense battle was about to erupt, and the next, the air of imminent violence had instantly vanished.

The gazes of the foxes were still unkind, but they began to withdraw in an orderly fashion, then returned to their previous hidden spots.

They didn't understand what was going on, when at that moment, a voice as soothing as velvet sounded,

"I was wondering who had come. It turns out to be you. I was thinking why these kids suddenly looked so vicious."

Akasi was prepared early on, knowing that Qing JiuYu was the fox leader.

But Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan didn't know; they watched in amazement as a woman so beautiful it spurred envy walked out from among the foxes.

Her luxurious dark-court attire complemented a face so stunning it was breathtaking.

Just the other day, the two women had been discussing the revival of ancient costumes. Suddenly seeing a genuine ancient costume beauty, their focus was unexpectedly not on why this woman appeared among the foxes. Explore more adventures at empire

But on how beautiful her clothes were, which textile shop had made them. The nail polish she wore, which shop had done it. My God, this slightly bluish shade of red lipstick could actually complement a person so well. Qiao Shanshan had always thought that this lipstick, if applied thickly, had a strong presence, but felt somewhat overpowering.

Yet on the woman before them, this face perfectly resolved that issue.

Exotically alluring, yet not vulgar.

Akasi's focus, however, was somewhat more on point.

This woman was none other than Qing JiuYu, but why... no data?

He was very curious about the data of one of the strongest creatures in the mining area, the nine-tailed demon fox, but to his astonishment, Qing JiuYu had absolutely no data.

Has the humanoid form of a catastrophe-level boss become indistinguishable from a real human?

Akasi didn't speak.

"You have another pet with you, how envious. If you come next time, remember to have your pet send me a message in advance."

"Xiaojiu missed you, so I brought her here to see you," Tang Xian said calmly.

"Qing!" Tang Xiaojiu, who was feeling wronged, instantly cheered up at the sight of Qing JiuYu.

With light and happy steps, she ran toward Qing JiuYu.

Seeing Tang Xiaojiu, Qing JiuYu felt joy in her heart as well. With a smile, the Tianque Plains, filled with a killing atmosphere, seemed to experience the rebirth of spring.

Dong Ran thought to herself that the second lady also looked beautiful, but compared to the woman before her, she lacked the stunning allure that goes straight to the heart, especially for men.

She and Qiao Shanshan both guessed who this woman was, and both involuntarily glanced at Tang Xian.

Tang Xian's face remained calm, with no blushing, and his heartbeat and breathing didn't change in the slightest.

Both ladies breathed a sigh of relief—well, as usual, this man was blind.

They didn't know what they were relishing in, but both girls felt somewhat happy.

Perhaps they were thinking, no matter how beautiful you are, in the eyes of Tang Xian, the big trotter, all he probably sees are X-rays.

"This isn't the place to talk." Tang Xian felt his legs getting soft from standing too long.

Qing JiuYu nodded and said, "Yes, now isn't the time to talk either. But it's good that you've come."

Tang Xian had a bad premonition and asked,

"What do you mean?"

"The Snake Clan and the Fox Clan are fighting fiercely, with heavy casualties on both sides. Today, she will lead her snakes to negotiate with me here."

????????

A row of question marks appeared over Tang Xian's head.

What's happening here? How coincidental, stumbling upon two dangerous women having a talk?

Wasn't the Snake Clan bent on exterminating the Bear Clan at all costs?

Both of your clans were fighting fiercely, so what's with the negotiations?

Too bad, he couldn't see his own attribute panel in the mirror; today's luck must be completely inauspicious.

Tang Xian remained unmoved outwardly, nodding steadily, he said,

"Then you talk. I'll take Xiaojiu to the woods behind us to take a break. You can come find me when you're done."

Qing JiuYu said, "Won't you stay to watch? I was thinking that you could help me strategize."

Tang Xian thought for a moment and replied, "I'd better not. It's not appropriate for an outsider to meddle in the war between your two clans."

Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan were still confused, but Akasi knew the dire situation Tang Xian was facing.

He was truly sweating for Tang Xian.

Tang Xian's nose twitched slightly, indeed detecting the strong scent of the approaching Snake Clan from afar.

Qing JiuYu said, "That woman is arrogant, has the upper hand in the war, and the Fox Clan has suffered heavy losses. She is known for her deep scheming, so she's likely to propose many conditions unfavorable to me in this negotiation. But if you help me, it would change the entire situation."

Tang Xian once again declined, "You think too highly of me. I'm quite fatigued from the journey. I'm so hungry, let's do this—I'll go take Xiaojiu to eat something first."

But Qing JiuYu was not so easily dismissed.

Such negotiations between the two clans were a significant event; any helper that could be roped in should not be easily let go.

Her eyes glimmered with allure as she spoke,

"Xiaojiu's little belly you've been caring for is round and plump; she doesn't seem to be starving. Could it be that you are reluctant to help me?"

This was really troublesome.

The Trial of the Chosen wasn't this difficult.

Women are sensitive and suspicious, and during such times, they don't require logic but intuition.

But the most troublesome thing is that this intuition often turns out scarily accurate when they are suspicious.

Qing JiuYu's smile remained as she said,

"Why do I feel like you are making excuses? Bai Mansheng, that little demoness, went south a few days ago, and you came from the south. You didn't run into her, did you?"

(Just this one update, but this chapter is 4,000 words, which is like a two-in-one~)