NABC Chapter 207
Chapter 207
It took Zhi Yi a moment to realize what Xie Qinzhou had just said.
Thanks to Yao? What was that about?
Zhi Yi's mind whirled, her beautiful face showing a hint of confusion.
If anyone had passed by at that moment, they would have witnessed a slightly eerie scene.
A human and a fox were conversing as if it were the most natural thing in the world. What's more, the fox on the ground had golden eyes that sparkled with human-like emotions.
Zhi Yi looked up at Xie Qinzhou and said, "Although I betrayed the Fox Clan back then, I never divulged any information about them to the Wolf Tribe. You can rest assured about that. Moreover, I must tell you that regarding Yao's engagement, it was something the clan elders decided on their own. I never agreed to it. Your engagement to Yao is completely invalid."
Zhi Yi had long been dissatisfied with this custom of the Fox Clan.
Why should a Nine-Tailed Red Fox be destined to marry someone from birth? On what grounds?
When Zhi Yao was born, Zhi Yi had breathed a sigh of relief because Zhi Yao didn't appear to be a Nine-Tailed Red Fox, but rather looked like an ordinary white fox.
But she never imagined that those people wouldn't even spare a white fox! It was bad enough that they forced her to marry into the Xie Family Clan, but to force her daughter to do the same?
She couldn't bear it. That's why she had never agreed to it back then. But those people... they went ahead and decided on their own, without any intention of seeking her opinion.
Zhi Yi had thought Xie Qinzhou would listen to what she said, but to her surprise, he scoffed at her words. "I don't care. The clan has long since arranged this engagement. Your denial now is useless."
A dangerous glint flashed in his golden eyes. "That bastard... I'll find a way to get rid of her."
He spoke softly, barely above a whisper, but it didn't escape Zhi Yi's ears. She looked up at Xie Qinzhou in disbelief. "What did you say? You want to harm Yao?"
Zhi Yi's expression changed completely at that moment. She hadn't intended to kill Xie Qinzhou before, but now...
Anyone who dared to harm her daughter, be it person or fox, had to die!
She suddenly raised her hand, and a burst of spiritual energy shot out, swift and fierce, aimed straight at Xie Qinzhou's face.
In his current state, Xie Qinzhou had not a shred of spiritual energy left. If struck, he would surely die!
Just as she was deeply engrossed in her reading, the door suddenly opened. Ling Jue rushed in from outside, speaking to someone behind him as he entered, "Quick, this is my daughter."
Zhi Yao's attention was immediately diverted. She looked up at the man before her.
Ling Jue was tall and imposing, exuding a sense of security. Zhi Yao had already come to trust Ling Jue from the bottom of her heart, and at this moment, she truly needed a father.
"Father," Zhi Yao called out.
This one word completely captured Ling Jue's heart. He smiled so widely that his eyes nearly disappeared, his handsome and elegant face suddenly taking on a comical expression.
When it came to appearances, it had to be said that Ling Jue was quite deceptive.
He was tall and handsome, and even though he looked to be in his forties, he still possessed an air of refined gentlemanliness. This was extremely misleading; even young girls might be captivated by Ling Jue.
Zhi Yao stared at her father's face, momentarily lost in thought.
It wasn't until the doctor behind Ling Jue spoke that she snapped out of it. "Oh, so this is Zhi Yao. She... doesn't look anything like you."
"You old fool," Ling Jue shot back without hesitation.
Only then did Zhi Yao notice the man standing behind Ling Jue, who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies.
The young girl was slightly surprised and, making an assumption, said, "Hello, grandfather. Are you the doctor my father called?"
The words "grandfather" immediately sent Ling Jue into fits of laughter.
"Hahaha! You old fool, serves you right!"
The doctor looked somewhat exasperated. "I've known your father since we were kids. I'm the same age as him. You can just call me uncle."
Uncle?!
However... however, it was truly difficult for her to call him "uncle" when looking at that face of his.
The doctor immediately noticed Zhi Yao's confusion and couldn't help but let out a light snort, saying: "I'm not as shameless as that old fool Ling Jue. When one's age advances, they should accept growing old. That old thing is already several thousand years old, yet he still has the nerve to transform into this appearance. I think he's just trying to use this facade to bewitch your mother!"