There was only one reason why everyone turned to look at the Demon Empress.
Because, in terms of origin, this Demon Empress also belonged to the fox lineage.
It was also for that reason that many started to wonder: could this fox actually be the Demon Empress?
Indeed, it was somewhat of a coincidence.
But that was all there was to it.
Bai Su noticed everyone’s expressions and, displeased, gave the nine tails behind her a shake.
The meaning was obvious.
She was a Qingqiu nine-tailed spirit fox who hailed from an ancient bloodline—what relation could she possibly have with a mere fox!
However, the scene of the white fox feeding blood to save Gu Changqing still angered her.
Gu Changqing had been utterly ruthless toward the demon race and toward her.
But Bai Su never expected that when Gu Changqing was on the brink of death years ago, he had been saved by a member of the demon race, and worse still, one who shared the fox lineage with her.
“You accursed little white fox, do you know how much disaster your actions will bring upon our race in the future?“
Bai Su’s hatred made her teeth chatter angrily.
Ye Chen started feeling a bit paranoid, so he said, “Empress Bai, that little fox—could it be one of your race’s powerful ones right now?”
One couldn’t blame Ye Chen for overthinking. The revelation of the Heavenly Emperor’s past had resulted in completely unexpected reactions.
Gu Youwei had already switched sides, and if Jiang Minghuang weren’t held back by deep hatred he still harbored from what happened to his sister, he’d probably have smashed the Heaven Burying Bell down on everyone by now.
This little fox had saved Gu Changqing’s life, and the later Gu Changqing would become the Heavenly Emperor—would he not return the favor?
If she became a true powerhouse, she might, out of gratitude, decide to stand on the Heavenly Emperor’s side.
Bai Su lightly shook her head. “There are no fox-affiliated powerhouses among my demon clan.”
“Moreover.”
She tilted her delicate chin and looked down at Ye Chen. “If I learn of her identity, you need not intervene—I’ll personally deal with her.”
This empress, at this very moment, hated this little demon fox that had saved the Heavenly Emperor to the core.
The other cultivators silently stared at the scene before them.
What they most wanted to know right now was how Gu Changqing had become the Heavenly Emperor.
With his dao foundation destroyed and now his sword heart ruined, how could he become the Heavenly Emperor and subdue all the Great Emperors so that none dared raise their heads?
Unfathomable!
…
“You’re awake?”
In the mirror, the little fox, seeing Gu Changqing open his eyes, had waves of joy flash in her eyes.
“Why did you save me?” Gu Changqing asked with a cold, expressionless demeanor.
Demons and humans were natural enemies!
Demons possessed demon cores, and countless cultivators hunted demons to obtain those cores and absorb their spiritual energy.
And to demons, human flesh and blood held an unimaginable temptation.
When the two were together, it only resulted in endless slaughter.
“No reason.”
The little white fox shook her head. “I just met you and didn’t want to watch you die.”
Gu Changqing couldn’t help but sneer.
Even Jiang Minghuang, when he saved him back then, expected repayment and never forgot that he gave Gu Changqing that cultivation technique manual.
Let alone a demon?
He understood very well that there was no love or kindness without cause in this world.
Even the old Sword Saint took him as a disciple then for the sake of later using him. The old man had hoped that Gu Changqing would be able to get close to Jiang Minghuang and kill him because they were supposedly sworn brothers.
Human nature in this world was terribly frightening! Gu Changqing would rather seal himself off and trust no one!
“My sword heart was destroyed, my dao foundation is gone, I am utterly alone without inheritance from any great masters or backing by anyone powerful—no matter what schemes you try, you won’t get a single benefit from me,” Gu Changqing said this while looking at the fox.
The little fox pursed her lips, seeming a bit helpless as she finally said, “Don’t think too much about it, just focus on recovering.”
With that, the little fox left.
Her voice was very pleasant—though a little hoarse, the timbre was extremely charming, causing one to involuntarily feel somewhat intoxicated.
Gu Changqing’s mood, for no reason, truly calmed down.
He looked around.
He was in a cave, and outside the cave was an endless wasteland.
After a brief moment of calm, Gu Changqing tried to mobilize his own power.
But the formidable power that once pierced heaven and earth was now completely gone.
Bitterness inevitably rose in his heart.
Actually, he wished he had not awakened and had just died.
That sea of hatred pressed on him so heavily he could barely breathe.
Since revenge was hopeless, what reason was there to remain in this world?
But having come back to life, his will to die inevitably diminished.
“Since I’m not dead, I suppose I must live on…” Gu Changqing said this to himself.
Soon.
The little fox ran back.
She held a piece of rag in her mouth, placed it on the ground, and several fruits rolled out from it.
“Eat quickly.”
The little fox opened her mouth and spoke human words. Sensing Gu Changqing’s wariness, she added, “Don’t overthink it, they’re not poisoned.”
Gu Changqing picked up the fruits and ate without hesitation.
Of course he knew they weren’t poisoned—since this little fox had saved him, why would she possibly poison him?
He just didn’t understand what this little fox intended to do.