Chapter 555 Nine-tailed Fox and Taotie
"Then, to avoid being seen, I will call you Jiu from now on."

"May I?"

The little white fox looked at Xiao Xiao strangely. Hadn't this human called it that before?

And it did not object.

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Xiao Xiao rubbed the nine-tailed fox's head again, and seeing the fox about to explode, he smiled with some pleasure, "Ah Jiu, please take care of me in the future."

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Thinking that a new page of monster illustrations had been added to the Monster Guide, the smile in Xiao Xiao's eyes deepened a little more.

He had never realized before that he actually had a mild collecting habit.

Xiao Xiao was very excited about increasing the number of pages in the Demon Book.

Moreover, not only the illustrated books, but also any monsters he encountered, if conditions permitted, he always thought of "kidnapping" them and raising them.

Of course, this is only limited to those monsters with "correct values".

We don't ask them to be kind, as long as they don't take the initiative to cause trouble or hurt humans.

As for the monsters that bring disaster to the world and harm human lives, just treat them as nourishment for the Monster Mirror.

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The nine-tailed fox tilted its head and looked at Xiao Xiao for a while. It felt that the human in front of it gave it the impression of being interesting and dangerous, but also a little strange.

But it's really fun, isn't it?
In the darkness, the nine-tailed fox's narrow eyes were tilted upwards, and there was an interesting smile in its clear and round eyes, which made its eyes look even more shining and bright.

"Well, I'll take care of you."

For your sake, I'm so interested.

The nine-tailed fox made his promise.

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"hehe."

Xiao Xiao couldn't help but chuckle at the Nine-tailed Fox's "shameless" remarks.

Seeing the doubt and hostility in those red eyes, Xiao Xiao cleared his throat a few times and then whispered, "Then...thank you, Jiu."

There was still a hint of smile in the voice that was a little hoarse from being deliberately lowered.

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The nine-tailed fox snorted arrogantly, but there was a hint of smile in its eyes.

It was quite satisfied with Xiao Xiao's performance.

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"Ouch~"

Taotie glanced up and down at the nine-tailed fox with his sidelong eyes. His eyes were wide open at first, but when he noticed the nine-tailed fox's gaze, Taotie's eyelids slowly drooped, and he seemed to be about to close his eyes.

Because most of his power was sealed, Taotie actually didn't feel any difference in the fox in front of him.

It was not until Xiao Xiao introduced it that it realized that it was a nine-tailed fox.

It is a monster that can compete with it...with its former self.

But now, it can't even see through the opponent's disguise.

Taotie looked at his own little paws somewhat depressed.

If it pounces on it, it will probably be knocked away by the fox in one encounter, right?
Thinking of this, Taotie's mood became even worse.

I just can't stand the nine-tailed fox.

If it were in its heyday, it would be hard to say who would be strong and who would be weak.

Taotie cried out a few times in frustration and unwillingness.

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The nine-tailed fox immediately understood why Taotie had such a gloomy expression.

But knowing is one thing and understanding is another.

The majesty of the nine-tailed fox cannot be challenged.

It glanced over, and the pressure directed at Taotie was overwhelming.

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Taotie suddenly felt like he was stuck in a quagmire.

The more you struggle, the deeper you sink.

Watching himself being gradually devoured but unable to do anything, this feeling made Taotie's eyes, which were like the abyss of the underworld, become even more silent and dangerous. Black flames suddenly appeared, and the surging flames did not have a trace of warmth, but instead deepened the darkness and coldness in Taotie's eyes.

It has lost its power, but it will never be defenseless like a weakling.

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Xiao Xiao tapped the little white fox's forehead with his finger. Taotie felt the overwhelming majesty recede like a tide, and just when it was about to relax and soften, a hand lifted its neck.

Taotie turned his head in a daze and saw that it was Xiao Xiao.

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Xiao Xiao put Taotie in the corner where it usually slept.

Noticing the piercing gaze on his face, he turned his head to look at the rosy red eyes that became more and more dazzling because of his anger, and couldn't help but reach out and rub the other person's head.

"Okay, stop bullying the little Taotie."

"Its power is sealed, and it can't withstand your pressure."

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The little white fox angrily shook off Xiao Xiao's hand.

Humph, who asked that Taotie to provoke it first? !

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"Also, little Taotie, you're wrong too."

Xiao Xiao patted the head of Taotie who was lying on the bed, "You know you are no match for Jiu now, but you are still courting death."

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Taotie tilted his head and said nothing.

The eyes under my armpits had closed at some point.

Xiao Xiao found it a little funny, but he didn't bother it anymore.

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"It's getting late, let's rest."

After thinking for a while, Xiao Xiao added another sentence, looking at the little white fox: "You can take a break whenever you want."

"Just don't disturb my rest."

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Xiao Xiao lay down.

Feifei consciously lay down beside Xiao Xiao's neck, with his tail covering his body and his small body curled up into a ball.

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The nine-tailed fox looked at everyone who was resting, then found a comfortable corner and lay down to sleep.

It missed its carved bed a little.

This was the first time it slept on such a shabby bed.

The little fox showed a very human expression on his face, and pouted with disgust.

Although as a nine-tailed fox, its need for rest is very low, but seeing that everyone seems to be sleeping soundly, it also feels a little sleepy.

Soon, Dormitory 417 became completely quiet.

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The next day, Xiao Xiao was the first one to get up in the dormitory as usual.

Perhaps it was due to his practice, he used to find it a bit painful to get up early, but now he would wake up at the appointed time, with clear eyes and not a trace of sleepiness.

After washing up, he looked at the nine-tailed fox lying on the bed as he was about to go out. "Ajiu, do you want to go for morning exercise with me?"

"Or do you want to continue to rest?"

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The nine-tailed fox looked at Feifei and Taotie who had automatically stayed in their fixed positions, thought for a moment, then stood up and jumped, pouncing towards Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao raised his eyebrows and reached out to catch the little white fox.

Although in his heart he was somewhat inclined to let Jiu stay in the dormitory, yesterday's experience was still fresh in his memory.

He was a little overwhelmed by the girls' enthusiasm.

However, it is still early and it is the weekend, so I guess there won’t be many people on campus.

Moreover, since Jiu wanted to go, he naturally had nothing to say.

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Xiao Xiao hugged the little white fox, turned around, closed the door, and walked towards the stairs.

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No matter how many times you breathe the morning air, you will still be delighted by its pure scent that feels like new life.

I felt as if my whole body was purified and my mood became cheerful.

(End of this chapter)