Tian Can Monk had long planned with the Eternal Life Sect Leader to feast on a wave of Blood Food during Lin Fan’s time.

But tonight, the two of them are like a double-edged sword; on one hand, they must ensure Zhou Xuan’s safety, until Zhou Xuan completely refines a good Elixir.

On the other hand, if Zhou Xuan’s elixir refining is not successful, if its quality doesn’t pass the Dharma Eye of the Heavenly Dome, they would have to kill Zhou Xuan and bring the Green and Red Fish back to the Heavenly Dome.

The current timing is quite ingenious, Zhou Xuan has dispelled strong enemies, even the avatar of the Dream Realm Heavenly God was cut down by him with a single slash.

The Buddha Country Five Forms and Dun Jia Taishang have also perished at Zhou Xuan’s hands.

The great foes have been completely cleared out, and tonight in Mingjiang Prefecture, it’s hard to gather forces to deal with Zhou Xuan.

In other words, Zhou Xuan’s safety no longer needs to be a concern.

As for whether Zhou Xuan can refine a good Elixir, well, the Eternal Life Sect Leader and Tian Can Monk might take his life—but refining elixirs is not like hosting a dinner, it doesn’t take merely a moment’s effort.

Thus, the two "masters of time management", Tian Can Monk and the Eternal Life Sect Leader, took the opportunity to seek out some Blood Food.

Tian Can Monk set his sights on Fox Chou’er, his gaze full of longing for Blood Food,

but King Xishan swirled his sleeve and brushed Tian Can Monk’s hand aside.

"King Xishan, you..." a fierce intent flashed in Tian Can Monk’s eyes.

King Xishan wasn’t intimidated by Tian Can Monk’s ferocity; his gaze was somewhat vacant, as if lost in thought.

The Eternal Life Sect Leader stepped in to mediate, saying, "Old Can, you’re just too eager. Our King Xishan here has six foxes under his care, each one cherished deeply at heart,

especially Fox Chou’er, who is the dearest of his dearest, and you’re laying hands indiscriminately."

Upon hearing the Eternal Life Sect Leader’s explanation, Tian Can Monk’s gaze softened, and with a falsely apologetic tone, said, "I must apologize to King Xishan then, this monk was too hasty, too hasty."

"The foxes cannot be touched." King Xishan finally spoke softly.

"I understand, I understand, we will not touch any of your six foxes. Instead, we’ll look for some spiritually rich members of the Fox Clan."

The Eternal Life Sect Leader said.

King Xishan raised his eyebrows, saying, "Sect Leader, not a single fox in the entire Fox Clan may be touched?"

The Eternal Life Sect Leader found it hard to believe his ears. In past times, in the Fox Clan, whether it was the clan leader or elder, no fox spirits or fox monsters dared speak to him this way.

"King Xishan, having reached the Heavenly Dome God Level, have you perhaps forgotten things?"

The Eternal Life Sect Leader’s anger rose, his words showing sharpness as he said, "Throughout the years, your Fox Clan has annually delivered a batch of foxes to me as Blood Food. Do you not recall such matters?" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Of course I remember."

King Xishan said, "The Fox Clan has always provided tribute, and you, Sect Leader, have guarded the safety of the Fox Clan. This was our mutual agreement,

Yet... the annual tribute provided by the Fox Clan has always been abundant and timely, but your care for the Fox Clan has been entirely dependent on mood, often lacking in thoroughness."

"Do you have grievances?"

"Yes! And quite big ones."

King Xishan said, "Hence, the agreement between the Fox Clan and the Sect Leader ends here. In the future, the Fox Clan will no longer require your protection, nor will we continue providing tributes."

As he spoke, the face of the Eternal Life Sect Leader grew very unpleasant. After an exchange of glances with the Tian Can Monk, he retrieved a "Heavenly Fire Token".

This token, primarily wooden, had a golden-backed beetle lying at its center.

The Eternal Life Sect Leader stroked the beetle’s carapace, causing it to flutter its wings, making a soft rustling sound.

The sound was gentle, yet it resonated with the air around King Xishan,

A sound resembling "sucking blood" mingled with that of "gnawing flesh" constantly vibrated, while King Xishan’s appearance of old age grew more pronounced, his posture beginning to hunch,

"What of the Heavenly Dome God Level? You, King Xishan, gained a Divine Status, thinking you can guard the Fox Clan?"

The Eternal Life Sect Leader looked at the token in his hand and sneered.

Within Jing Country, all sources of power originated from the world’s "Incense Insects, Fire Spirits", and these hidden "insects" within Heaven and Earth were under the control of the Heavenly Fire Clan.

"What of the nine sticks of incense and Gorge True Scripture... your power, was all borrowed from heavenly fire. If heavenly fire chooses to reclaim it, it will be reclaimed."

Tian Can Monk looked hungrily at Fox Chou’er once more.

Fox Chou’er, feeling quite anxious, shouted, "Let go of Fox King, I will go with you."

"Fine, you’re a loyal and righteous subject."

The Eternal Life Sect Leader gently stroked the token again, intending to lull the beetle back to rest.

It was merely meant to serve as a warning to King Xishan, not truly to take King Xishan’s life; this newly appointed Fox King needed to be kept alive for further use.

"King Xishan, keep deeply in mind, between heaven and earth is a vast net. Being within the net, do not always seek to break free; better to rest quietly,

The more you struggle, the tighter this net binds you. If you are not careful and disturb the spider in the net, you may find yourself with a fate of death and obliteration."

The Eternal Life Sect Leader said as he reached his right hand towards Fox Chou’er’s shoulder, his fingers yet to touch the White Fox’s shoulder, a whistling sound suddenly rang out,

Shortly thereafter, a Bai Guang swept over, striking between Fox Chou’er and the Eternal Life Sect Leader.

The Eternal Life Sect Leader dared not challenge Bai Guang’s cutting edge; he withdrew his hand, and the Bai Guang, after its display of power, transformed into a bird, flapping its wings and flying to the mouth of the mountain cave.