Published: January 1, 2025
As the Liuhuo Fortress, a power within the Void Tide Sea, naturally had a stronghold in Dongguang City, they did not need to stay in an inn like Qin Chen and the others.
The purpose of this stronghold was mainly for Liuhuo Fortress to sell any treasures obtained from the Void Tide Sea, so there were quite a few staff members within the stronghold, creating a bustling environment.
As the Young Master of Liuhuo Fortress, upon successfully auctioning such an item, he would undoubtedly return to the stronghold at the first opportunity.
However, Qin Chen speculated that they would not stay much longer, so he calmly waited for the right opportunity.
To his surprise, he ended up waiting for several days.
During this time, the Young Master of Liuhuo Fortress remained in the stronghold without leaving, and Qin Chen vaguely sensed the aura of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, so he was not worried about losing track of her, nor was he concerned about being discovered by the experts of Liuhuo Fortress.
Qin Chen secretly speculated that the reason the Young Master was staying in the stronghold might be due to his desire to subdue the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox.
He was correct in his assumption.
At this moment, in a luxurious room within the stronghold, the Young Master of Liuhuo Fortress glared angrily at a black jade box in front of him. With a wave of his hand, a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox's figure immediately emerged from the black jade box.
The Fire Elder had been guarding the Young Master all along and had never left his side.
“Damn it!”
The Young Master of Liuhuo Fortress was in a fit of rage, yelling at the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, "Hurry up and reveal your human form! Don't pretend to be foolish! I know you have intelligence and can understand what I’m saying!"
The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, sealed within the black jade box, merely swayed its nine tails, transforming into a spirit and quietly hovered above the jade box, making no sound.
However, in the moment when the Young Master of Liuhuo Fortress was distracted, a beam of light burst forth from the fox’s eyes, aiming to swiftly merge into the mind of the young master. But this scene seemed all too familiar to the other party, and the Fire Elder, guarding by his side, quickly intervened, unleashing a wave of flame to instantly shatter the invisible ripple.
“Hmph, you have a temper! Good, I like it like this. Since you refuse to submit to me, don’t blame me for being ruthless. Do you think you can hide safely in this broken jade box?
Once I return to Liuhuo Fortress, I will use the Nine Heavens Profound Fire Formation to refine you day by day. Let’s see if you can still satisfy my wishes. Fire Elder, let’s go back to Liuhuo Fortress.”
Upon hearing this, the Fire Elder showed a joyful expression and said, “Young Master, are we heading back?”
“Indeed, I have tried before; wanting to refine this spirit will likely take several months. We have already spent enough time outside, and I fear there might be changes in a few months. We can only return for now. Once we reach Liuhuo Fortress and utilize the Nine Heavens Profound Fire Formation, I won’t believe I can’t refine this little spirit into my servant. When that time comes, I will have my fun with her…”
“Yes, Young Master, I will arrange it immediately.”
The Fire Elder was overjoyed.
“Remember, do not let my father know about this yet. Wait until I return to Liuhuo Fortress and refine her. Only then can you inform my father; otherwise, I might not get the chance to have my hands on her first.”
With a cold snort, the Young Master slightly altered his hand seal, and a force of restriction emanated from the black jade box, instantly absorbing the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox inside.
Half an hour later, the Fire Elder of Liuhuo Fortress had everything prepared and summoned two guards stationed here. After disguising themselves, they quietly left through the back door of Liuhuo Fortress and headed towards the city gates of Dongguang City.