After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly 'Repay' Their Gratitude-Chapter 124 - "I Swore Loyalty to Your Sister, Why Are You So Anxious?"

“At least in terms of passing on the Nine-Tailed Bloodline, I’ve made an unprecedented contribution to the Fox Clan~”

With Xia Ranyue’s declaration, the atmosphere in the ancient cherry wood hall fell silent.

As the person in question, Xia Ranyue showed no embarrassment. She stood tall, chest out, as if she was proud of her achievement.

Meanwhile, all the elders’ gazes turned to the white-robed youth beside the fox princess, who looked ethereal and innocent.

Gulp...

Inaudible to others, He Ange swallowed nervously.

Though he appeared calm and composed, his heart was racing, his cheeks slightly flushed, and he felt as if he was enduring a torturous embarrassment.

He exhaled slowly, trying to maintain his composure, but then he felt a sharp gaze from the high platform.

Using his peripheral vision, he saw the fox maiden, who had previously been indifferent to the meeting, now staring at him with her enchanting eyes wide open, her expression as if she wanted to devour him.

Damn...

Xia Ranyue had really used him as a shield!

Although He Ange had agreed to be her servant and boyfriend, and didn’t mind supporting her status within the clan, she couldn’t just make such bold claims.

How did he suddenly become the fox princess’s consort?

So she wasn’t joking when she mentioned it earlier!

Realizing this, He Ange glanced at the fox princess beside him. Her enchanting eyes were firm, her small tiger teeth biting her lips stubbornly. When she noticed his gaze, she smiled brightly, the smile of a girl in love.

At this moment,

He Ange felt he had to say something to defuse the situation.

Sighing, he maintained his calm demeanor, his eyes cold and serene, as if he didn’t care about the elders’ heated gazes. He smirked slightly.

He first gently patted the fox princess’s head, then addressed the elders:

“Ranyue is right. If the elders don’t mind, I am willing to pledge my loyalty to this adorable little princess of the Fox Clan...”

He then looked up at the Sacred Maiden on the high platform, her expression icy, and added with a hint of sarcasm, “Of course, my loyalty will be solely to Princess Ranyue. My heart will belong only to her.”

—?!!!

His words caused another wave of shock in the ancient cherry wood hall.

The elders exchanged incredulous glances, their mouths agape.

The fox princess, blushing, looked at He Ange with joy and gratitude.

For a girl in love, nothing could be more romantic than having her beloved publicly declare his intention to marry her.

Moreover,

He Ange’s declaration wasn’t just casual; he made it in front of all the Fox Clan elders, giving Ranyue significant face and simultaneously slapping the elders in the face.

Because He Ange was exceptional—handsome, talented, and powerful.

Any woman would feel thrilled and envied to receive such a public declaration of love from someone like him.

At this moment,

Xia Ranyue was ecstatic, and He Ange smiled slightly.

But the Sacred Maiden’s expression was icy cold.

She replayed He Ange’s words in her mind, feeling a sharp pain in her chest. She didn’t understand why she was so angry, but perhaps it was jealousy.

For a moment, Xia Zhiyue felt suffocated with rage.

Moreover, He Ange had emphasized his loyalty to Ranyue alone, and had looked at her with a mocking smile.

What did he mean by that?

Wasn’t it obvious?

He was telling her—Sacred Maiden Xia Zhiyue—that she could never win his heart! She was only worthy of sneaking around!

Xia Zhiyue almost fainted from anger.

She nearly stood up and made He Ange kneel before her, stripping him of his dignity.

But then she realized,

If she forced He Ange to lick her feet, it would validate his taunt.

It would mean she, Xia Zhiyue, was just a brute who could only get what she wanted through force.

That would be a disgrace to her nine-tailed bloodline!

It would challenge her innate dignity as a fox demon.

Like telling a succubus she couldn’t make a man aroused...

Or telling a tentacle monster it couldn’t make a magical girl moaning...

Or telling a yellow-haired villain his actions couldn’t turn the heroine into a vixen... (tln : i kinda forget about this reference)

There was nothing more infuriating.

[He Ange! Just you wait!]

At this moment, the enchanting fox maiden gritted her teeth, filled with resentment.

He Ange was indeed skilled at provoking.

He had served the Sacred Maiden so well, knowing she wanted his loyalty, but he refused. He treated her coldly and declared his loyalty to her sister instead.

Who made Xia Zhiyue always target him?

Who made her force herself on him?

He Ange had marked her down in his little black book. If he ever got the chance, he would make her pay.

Like how he spread the “witch” moniker when causing trouble.

…

Xia Zhiyue was furious.

But as she resented He Ange, she couldn’t help but look at her sister, filled with mixed emotions.

Why?

Why did Ranyue win He Ange’s heart?

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How did she make him fall for her?

As a fox demon, wasn’t it just about using charm to win a man’s heart?

Xia Zhiyue, the Sacred Maiden, still didn’t fully understand He Ange.

She was utterly baffled.

Meanwhile, Xia Ranyue noticed her sister’s jealous and confused gaze. She smiled back but felt a bit of sympathy for her sister.

Back then,

Xia Ranyue had also tried to dominate He Ange, wanting him to be her obedient pet.

She thought capturing a man’s heart with charm and then enjoying him was enough.

But her first attempt had failed.

After being repeatedly outwitted by He Ange, she realized he was naturally resistant to fox demon charm.

In reality, she wasn’t He Ange’s “princess.”

It was the other way around.

Xia Ranyue was becoming He Ange’s “pet,” and he was becoming her “master.”

Now, in the clan meeting, their agreement made it seem like He Ange was loyal to Xia Ranyue, but in reality, their roles were reversed.

Poor Sacred Maiden...

She thought Xia Ranyue had control over He Ange, but she couldn’t imagine their true relationship.

Thinking this,

Xia Ranyue felt a mix of amusement and anticipation.

Her sister’s confused expression was adorable. She had never felt this triumphant before her sister. Now, knowing the truth, she had an advantage.

Xia Ranyue even thought her sister was foolish, just like she had been—proud and self-righteous...

Years of being bullied made Xia Ranyue feel a subtle desire for revenge.

She even looked forward to the day...

When Xia Zhiyue, like her, would be outwitted by He Ange. What kind of humiliated expression would the proud Sacred Maiden show?

All her life, Xia Zhiyue had bullied Xia Ranyue.

It was only fair to have some personal vendetta.

Happiness often stemmed from others’ misery.

Like when someone pranks you, you get angry.

But if they invite you to prank someone else, you might feel a thrill of camaraderie.

Xia Ranyue felt the same.

She wanted to crush her sister’s innate superiority.

Unintentionally, she met the calm, smiling gaze of the white-robed youth.

She looked at him, her eyes narrowing with a smile.

He looked back, his gentle gaze mixed with surprise, then nodded slightly.

They shared a smile, seemingly reaching a mutual understanding.

…

“Outrageous—!”

“The Nine-Tailed Bloodline is our clan’s most precious heritage, envied by countless sects in Huaxia. We raised you, and your bloodline belongs to the clan!”

“The Nine-Tailed Bloodline isn’t yours to decide!”

“Xia Ranyue! Don’t forget your roots just because you’ve been away!”

“The ancestral laws cannot be changed!”