Chapter 67: Really Ugly

Little fox, I find you are becoming increasingly untidy. Xuanyuan Yu's gaze swept over the piece of paper before him, upon which a woman was painted.

The woman stood aloof from worldly affairs, dressed in a flowing white gown resembling drifting clouds. Three thousand strands of dark silk were loosely gathered behind her with a cyan ribbon. She possessed bright eyes, white teeth, and skin like congealed lard. Her detached temperament made her appear even more refined, otherworldly, and peerlessly beautiful.

Her gaze was slightly lowered, and her hands held a light-colored sachet as if she were sighing, a profound sorrow etched upon her face.

Yet, a footprint right upon the painting rudely shattered the beauty, rendering it somewhat tarnished.

The little fox let out a soft hmph, followed by squeaks of protest. You are the one who is untidy! Aside from my paws being a bit dirty, every inch of me is whiter than you!

Stingy wretch, stinky master.

Following Xuanyuan Yu's gaze, the little fox looked at the painting. Her first reaction was one of sheer astonishment, for it was the first time she had ever laid eyes on someone so breathtaking. She felt that no language in the world could adequately describe the woman's beauty.

Truly, in the north there is a peerless beauty, independent and apart from the world; a single glance can topple a city, a second glance can topple a nation. Upon seeing the painting, the little fox could not help but turn poetic for a moment, though she firmly believed she would grow up to be even more stunning than her.

Within the celestial fox clan, once one takes human form, they possess rare, peerless beauty and a natural, enchanting allure. Their captivating and proud figures drive all men in the world mad with desire.

Pointing at the woman in the painting, the little fox asked with indignation swirling in her purple eyes, squeaking continuously: Who is this woman? Your ex-girlfriend? Your secret crush? Or your childhood sweetheart?

She was furious. Could this woman be the person her master loved? At this thought, the little fox's expression involuntarily darkened, even though she couldn't quite tell yet.

Xuanyuan Yu glared at the little fox, then gave her small head a flick. What on earth are you imagining? This is my empress mother. It's just that she is no longer in this world.

His tone carried a boundless desolation, and that faint sigh was clearly and distinctly heard by the little fox.

She knew he was blaming himself for lacking the ability to protect the person he wished to shield, but no matter how formidable a mortal's cultivation might be, one could never conquer the heavens.

Rubbing her head and pouting, she climbed back onto Xuanyuan Yu's shoulder, using her fluffy little head to rub affectionately against his cheek.

Master, I shall guard your lifetime from now on; no one is allowed to bully you. Except for me, of course. In this world, you are the only one.

Suddenly, the little fox thought of Xuanyuan Yu's frozen poison, and she whispered softly in his ear, squeaking: Master, was your empress mother also murdered by that Empress Dowager?

Mn, Xuanyuan Yu replied in a low voice. His expression appeared ordinary, yet he was clearly reluctant to dredge up the past.

His empress mother's profound energy had already reached the purple tier; she should not have died so easily. That woman must have poisoned her, which was how she ultimately murdered her.

That night was one he was forever unwilling to recall. Clouds obscured the moon, fires raged within the palace walls, and he was forced to swallow poison before being cast out of the imperial city. Yet, by some stroke of fortune, his life was spared when his master rescued him. The very next day, news of the Empress's passing spread, while his younger brother suffered such a severe blow that he was left mentally impaired.

From that day onward, he vowed to himself that he would exact revenge. The vengeance for his mother's murder had to be fulfilled; otherwise, how could he ever face his imperial father and mother, and how could he face Chen'er?

The little fox sprang up in righteous fury, squeaking: What! She actually murdered your mother as well? That is simply too vicious and utterly shameless! Master, do not grieve; I will help you avenge this!

Regarding the contents of Chapter 63, I have already explained the method in Chapter 65. Now, hand over your votes!