CHAPTER 295: CHAPTER 282 THE COVENANT IS FORMED

An Elder of the Fox Clan chuckled lightly: "If you want to go, then go. But be careful not to get into conflicts with others."

Hearing this, the members of the Fox Clan all happily agreed.

After all the young Fox Clan members had dispersed, Fox Ruoshui spoke with some confusion: "Grandfather Fox, our Fox Clan by nature enjoys tranquility, and many Secret Books can only be cultivated in a peaceful mind. Aren’t you afraid that they will ruin their mental state by doing this?"

The Elder of the Fox Clan laughed: "Who says that the Fox Clan by nature enjoys tranquility?"

Fox Ruoshui: "??"

The Elder sighed: "It’s only because we’re not strong enough and too valuable to be captured that we had to live in isolation. Life in isolation is too bitter; we made up lies to keep the young Fox Clan away from the outside world and maintain their peace of mind. In fact, for cultivation, detachment from the world and engagement with it are equally important. Now that the Human Clan has promised to protect us, there’s no need to be too strict with these children. If they like the liveliness, let them embrace it."

Living in isolation for ten thousand years was a compelled choice. It barely preserved the Fox Clan’s heritage but it also restrained them too harshly.

Seeing them happy, the Elder actually felt quite relieved.

Fox Ruoshui nodded, half understanding.

"Also, Ruoshui," the Elder continued: "We can accept the proposal made by the Human Clan. Tell them to select and send over their candidates as soon as possible. Among the younger generation of our Fox Clan, Liu Li is the best. I have asked Liu Li before, and she is very willing to form an equal contract with the Human Clan."

The Elder paused for a moment, then added: "If other members of the Fox Clan are willing, they too can form equal contracts."

All the Human Clan required was a single contract.

But the Elder directly proposed that, as long as it is voluntary, other members of the Fox Clan could also sign contracts.

This was an initiative to move the relationship between the two clans forward by a significant step.

For the Fox Clan, this time, it meant formally entering the world.

Fox Ruoshui felt somewhat anxious, but also expectant.

As the Elder said, the days of isolation had been very bitter indeed.

If they could live in harmony with humans, that would be best.

"You and Ling Tian," the Elder paused, then suddenly said: "When are you going to become a Daoist couple?"

Fox Ruoshui’s face turned red: "Grandfather Fox, why bring this up?"

The Elder smiled amusedly, but his words were serious: "Your relationship with Ling Tian is also a crucial step for our Fox Clan to form a friendly relationship with the Human Clan. If you two can become a couple, it will make the integration of our two clans all the more natural."

Fox Ruoshui’s face flushed: "He hasn’t said anything about wanting me to be his Daoist couple."

"Then prompt him a bit," said the Elder. "Or, shall I help you ask him?"

"No need, no need," said Fox Ruoshui hurriedly. "I can solve it myself."

The Elder just laughed.

"I... I’ll go rest now," Fox Ruoshui said, her face reddening with laughter as she turned and ran off.

The Elder coughed twice but the corners of his eyes were smiling.

The Fox Clan finally had hope.

The next day.

Lin Bai Sword Immortal, on behalf of the Human Clan, formally signed the agreement with the Fox Clan.

From then on, the two clans formed an alliance.

"Elder Fox, if there are other hidden tribes of the Demon Clan, we humans are willing to sign the same treaties with them as with the Fox Clan," said Lin Bai. "If Elder Fox has acquaintances, you might introduce them to us."

Elder Fox did not refuse: "Give me a few days to settle, and I will make a trip for you."

Lin Bai nodded: "Then I thank you, Elder Fox."

Elder Fox sighed: "It is us who should be thanking."

Changing the topic, he said: "Lin Bai Sword Immortal, now that the ten great Demon Clans aren’t a threat, the Demon Realm will sooner or later be conquered by the Demon Clan. In the future, the Demon Clan will be a major concern for the Human Clan. When the great war with the demons erupts, the Sword Immortal could include the Nine-tailed Fox Clan as well; we are also willing to lend our strength."

Elder Fox was not the highest in cultivation among the Fox Clan, but he was the oldest. He had survived from ten thousand years ago to the present, becoming a living fossil of the Fox Clan.

The Human Clan had shown goodwill, but Elder Fox knew better that if the Fox Clan took their alliance for granted, only sought pleasure, and were unwilling to contribute, this alliance would eventually fall apart.

Now that the Human Clan faced a crisis, they, too, should lend their strength.

Lin Bai smiled, "No need, no need, let the Fox Clan live peacefully here. The Demon Clan is nothing more than that, the Human Clan can handle it."

Elder Fox: "??"

He looked at Lin Bai in shock.

The number one person of the Human Clan, can he really brag like that?

Just the Demon Clan?

The Demon Clan is currently about to attack the Demon Clan, and within the Demon Clan, there are rumors of a Holy Daughter whose cultivation even surpasses that of the Demon Lord.

Where does the Human Clan get such confidence from?

"Sword Immortal, we are now allies, there really is no need to overdo it," Elder Fox hurriedly said.

Lin Bai Sword Immortal smiled mysteriously: "It’s not about showing off, I truly have confidence. Elder Fox, there’s no need to worry, just watch."

Elder Fox still had some doubts, but seeing Lin Bai’s confidence, he could only nod in agreement.

"If we can find other hidden clans of the Demon Realm, they need not join the battle either," Lin Bai continued. "The Demon Realm is about to fall, we just don’t want innocent members of the Demon Clan to get involved."

Although Elder Fox didn’t know where Lin Bai’s confidence came from, he felt a bit more at ease.

If the Human Clan were to lose to the Demon Clan, their days of peace would be over.

Naturally, he hoped that the Human Clan had as many trump cards as possible.

A few days passed.

Among the younger generation of the Human Clan, Lin Bai selected the ten most talented individuals and sent them to the Divine Martial Sect.

The little fox Liu Li chose a female disciple, and both parties officially formed a contract.

Only then did the alliance between the two races truly come into effect.

Atop Ling Tian Peak.

Shi Nian and others surrounded Ling Tian Sword Master, all with worried and troubled expressions.

"Master, can you do it or not?" Shi Nian gritted his teeth. "Didn’t I pass you a love secret book? It has all sorts of confessions methods! Just pick one."

"Master, if all else fails, just cling to the Master’s Wife’s legs. Beg her to make your relationship official," Lin Tiantian suggested.

"Master, I’ve already researched the ceremony for the Daoist couple’s rites, and I’m preparing everything needed. You delaying like this makes it difficult for me," Lu Xingzhi sighed.

Ling Tian Sword Master: "..."

These disciples are all talk, they don’t know the pains of doing it.

Is it that he doesn’t want to be with Ruoshui?

He...he’s just a bit cowardly.

"Master." Mu Nanqing spoke softly.

Ling Tian Sword Master hurriedly looked over, his expression even a bit grateful.

His eldest disciple is the best.

The other disciples just push him incessantly, but Mu Nanqing didn’t say a word.

Deservedly, he’s his eldest disciple who is empathetic, mature, and steady.

Mu Nanqing continued, "I’ve just called for the Master’s Wife. I told her that you, Master, have something to say to her."

Ling Tian Sword Master suddenly jumped up, looking at Mu Nanqing with disbelief: "You...I...I’m not ready at all!"

"It’s like this," Mu Nanqing said gently. "We really want a Master’s Wife. After today, either we’ll have one more Master’s Wife, or we’ll collectively revolt and leave the sect, to have one less Master."

Ling Tian Sword Master: "??"

"The eldest disciple is mighty," Shi Nian followed the clamor: "Revolt, revolt from the sect."

"Can’t even win back the Master’s Wife. Such a Master, might as well not have."

The crowd spoke in turn.

Ling Tian Sword Master gritted his teeth!

Mischievous disciples!

This group, all of them mischief-makers!

Ling Tian Sword Master was about to scold them when suddenly the voice of Fox Ruoshui came from the doorway.

"Nanqing? Where is the good tea you were talking about?"