Chapter 226

This hill, inconspicuous from the outside, reveals a hidden paradise upon entering.

Small wooden houses are cleverly concealed beneath the trees, adorned with strings of seashell wind chimes at the entrances, exuding a primitive and maritime charm.

However, the overall living standard here is not high. Attire remains relatively simple, with most foxes wearing grass skirts around their waists. Their skin, tanned by the sun, gives them a robust appearance, quite different from the enchanting and seductive image of foxes portrayed in later years.

The young fox who brought Yu Su and the others here is named Fox Thirteen. Fox Thirteen's home is also a wooden house built under a tree, with a spiral wooden ladder leading to the treetop, where a smaller house sits.

Fox Thirteen says, "The one above is where I live, and my father stays below."

At this point, they are no longer visible to others. Yu Su and Lu Yan reveal their figures.

Yu Su: "Is your father inside?"

Fox Thirteen nodded and opened the door to the wooden house, inviting Yu Su and Lu Yan inside.

The interior decorations are simple but clean and tidy, indicating that both Fox Thirteen and his father lead diligent lives.

There is a bed inside, and Fox Thirteen's father is lying on it.

He is a middle-aged man with fox ears on his head, currently lying unconscious on the bed. His face is abnormally flushed, and his forehead feels hot.

Yu Su notices a blanket covering him emitting an unusual smell, so he walks over, frowns, and lifts the blanket.

Fox Thirteen: "What are you doing?"

Yu Su: "It's hot weather, no need to cover your father with a blanket; it'll only make him smell worse."

Fox Thirteen: "Then what do you suggest?"

Yu Su: "Let me take a look first."

Fox Thirteen's father has been bitten on the thigh, and the beast's teeth pierced through, leaving several bloody holes. Around these openings, there is redness and inflammation, indicating infection.

Yu Su predicted Fox Thirteen's father's condition before coming, so this situation doesn't surprise him.

The next steps involve cleaning the wound, removing pus, and decaying flesh, applying medicine, and bandaging again to reduce inflammation and fever.

While Yu Su is busy, Lu Yan assists on the side.

Fox Thirteen helps boil hot water, sterilizes the tools Yu Su needs, and assists in carrying away buckets of dirty bloodwater.

When the wound is nearly cleaned, Yu Su starts reapplying medicine to Fox Thirteen's father.

Suddenly, there's commotion outside.

"Fox Thirteen, what are you doing? How can you bring outsiders into the clan!"

"Quickly hand them over!"

"They came to save my father. You're not allowed in!"

The sounds of arguing and shoving come from outside, and Yu Su signals to Lu Yan.

Lu Yan gets up and walks out. Soon, there are cries of pain, followed by someone saying, "Fox Thirteen, you colluded with outsiders to bully our clan members. Just wait; I'll go inform the clan leader right now!"

After the commotion outside, Fox Thirteen follows Lu Yan back in, looking dejected.

Yu Su: "Why are you hanging your head? Aren't you happy your father can be saved?"

Only then does Fox Thirteen lift his head, quickly approaching, "Is my father really saved?"

Yu Su: "Feel his forehead."

Fox Thirteen touches the middle-aged fox's forehead and realizes it's not as hot as before, becoming joyful, "The fever has gone down!"

Yu Su used spiritual medicine for Fox Thirteen's father, so the effect is naturally immediate.

Fox Thirteen, surprised and grateful, says, "I didn't expect you really cured my father. Thank you!"

He didn't initially believe Yu Su, but now he admires him greatly.

Yu Su deliberately teased him, "Just a simple thank you?"

Fox Thirteen didn't puff up this time but said earnestly, "Whatever you want me to do to express my gratitude, even if it means I become a servant."

Yu Su: "You even know about being a servant?"

Fox Thirteen: "I'm serious."

Lu Yan, standing on the side, watched Yu Su teasing the young fox and suddenly said, "Someone is coming."

Fox Thirteen's expression changed, "Oh no, they must have called the clan leader!"

Yu Su: "We concealed our presence when we entered. How did they find out?"

Fox Thirteen looks guilty, "The person who came to bother me just now lives on the opposite mountain. They're from the Blue Fox clan and have exceptionally good eyesight, able to see things from a great distance. I was too hasty when bringing you in and forgot to remind you. I'm sorry."

Yu Su, intrigued, didn't expect foxes to have such abilities.

He asked Fox Thirteen, "What kind of fox are you, and do you have special abilities too?"

Fox Thirteen, seemingly unperturbed even at this moment, said, "Why are you still asking this now? You can make people invisible, so hide quickly."

Yu Su shook his head, "Since we've been discovered, let's meet your clan leader openly."

Fox Thirteen anxiously said, "The clan leader is strict, and he knows magic. What if you can't defeat him?"

Yu Su: "How powerful is he?"

Fox Thirteen: "The clan leader can knock a wild ox flying with one punch. He can also transform into his original form, a giant white fox. With just one roar, he can shatter the internal organs of a wild ox."

Yu Su: "..."

This little fox really has no filter, revealing all the details about the fox clan leader.

But according to Fox Thirteen, the fox clan leader's strength is at most Foundation Establishment level.

Both Yu Su and Lu Yan are Foundation Establishment cultivators, so they shouldn't lose in a fight.

Of course, the main reason is that their whereabouts are already exposed. Instead of hiding, it's better to meet the fox clan leader openly.

Just as they were thinking, the people outside reached Fox Thirteen's doorstep.

"Fox Thirteen." The one calling, with a loud voice, should be the leader of the fox clan.

Under Yu Su's signal, Fox Thirteen goes out and opens the door.

"Clan... clan leader." Fox Thirteen's timid voice is heard, clearly fearing the approaching person.

The lighting inside is good, allowing those outside to see the situation clearly, and those inside can see the situation outside.

Yu Su and Lu Yan both look outside, seeing a middle-aged man in a grass skirt standing at the door. He is robust, imposing even when not angry, with sharp eyes. Despite having two ear protectors on his head, it doesn't diminish his majesty.

Yu Su nods slightly towards him, "You must be the leader of the Fox Clan. Nice to meet you. I'm Yu Su, and this is my companion, Lu Yan."

The Fox Clan leader stands at the doorway, and as soon as the door opens, he sees the situation inside clearly.

This time, Yu Su led a team into the Monster Beast Forest for training. He wasn't dressed as extravagantly as in Yu Village, but his clothes were still exquisite. The gems on his collar reflected light in the sunlight, clearly indicating he wasn't an ordinary person. Coupled with his handsome appearance and composed demeanor, he didn't show any signs of timidity upon meeting the Fox Clan leader, earning him an extra glance.

On the contrary, Lu Yan, standing beside him, had a sharp and silent aura, even more intimidating than the clan leader. It was evident that he was no ordinary individual.

The Fox Clan leader's voice was slightly deep, "You are humans."

Yu Su nodded, "That's correct. We're here in the Monster Beast Forest to collect herbs. We happened to encounter Fox Thirteen being surrounded by a nearly fifth-tier Red Fox and helped him out. Later, upon learning about his father's situation, we came to take a look."

The Fox Clan leader looked at Fox Thirteen, and Fox Thirteen quickly explained, "Leader, it's true. They saved me. If not for them, I would have been eaten by that Red Fox. My father is fine now, thanks to Yu Su."

With confirmation that Yu Su indeed healed Fox Thirteen's father, the Fox Clan leader said, "Thank you both. However, my Fox Clan has never allowed outsiders to set foot. This time was an accident. I appreciate you saving Fox Thirteen and his father, but I must ask you to leave the Fox Clan territory as soon as possible."

Fox Thirteen interjected, "Leader!"

The Fox Clan leader glared at him and continued addressing Yu Su, "To show our gratitude, I will offer you an appropriate reward."

Yu Su smiled, "It was a small effort, and we don't need any rewards."

The Fox Clan seemed quite exclusive.

The Fox Clan leader added, "The appropriate reward is necessary. Our Fox Clan doesn't owe favors."

Lu Yan didn't like the leader's attitude towards Yu Su, and his gaze turned cold.

Yu Su subtly signaled him not to be impulsive, stood up, and said, "In that case, we won't be polite."

He then told Fox Thirteen, "Your father's condition hasn't completely stabilized. He might still have a fever tonight, so be vigilant."

Fox Thirteen's heart tightened, "Okay."

After receiving the reward from the Fox Clan leader, Yu Su and Lu Yan didn't linger in the Fox Clan. Once they left, they returned to the Monster Beast Forest.

Lu Yan asked, "Why did you bother reminding Fox Thirteen?"

Lu Yan didn't like the Fox Clan's disrespectful attitude towards Yu Su.

Yu Su said, "After all, we did make an effort to save them. It's just a friendly reminder."

Moreover...

The Fox Clan's clan doctor wasn't particularly skilled. If Fox Thirteen's father has another fever, the clan doctor might not be able to treat it. At that time, aside from coming to them, would the Fox Clan have any other options?

Unless they find Purple Swallow Grass.

But if Purple Swallow Grass were that easy to find, would the Fox Clan not go look for it?

Yu Su smiled slightly, "Let's go. First, let's see how Yu Meng and the others are doing."

Lu Yan also didn't want to dwell on the Fox Clan's matter and flew westward with Yu Su on their flying swords.

Yu Meng and the others were training in the west.

The Sand Leopard King should have digested the Monster Core by now.

And the Little Dark Bird, waking up and not finding them, would probably throw a tantrum.