Taboo Mage - Chapter 204 - Little Fox Takes the Spotlight

Sure enough, the number on the lottery ticket thrown to the little fox matched exactly with the number the host had called out three times in a row.

“Damn it!” Lin Huan exclaimed, staring wide-eyed.

Now it was unclear how they would divide it. The little fox, clutching the lottery ticket in its mouth, dashed out. Amidst the astonished and curious gazes of the crowd, it climbed onto the stage and returned, this time with a brand new car key in its mouth.

Instantly, our booth became the center of everyone’s attention.

The little fox excitedly darted around Uncle Lin, while Jue Chi seemed to realize something. He picked up the little fox and started heading toward the exit.

We quickly stood up and followed. Jue Chi walked briskly but was stopped at the door by a man in a sharp suit.

The middle-aged man looked exceptionally imposing as he blocked the entrance, fixing his gaze on the little fox in Jue Chi’s arms. With a smile, he said, “Sir, is this your pet?”

Jue Chi frowned and shook his head, replying, “This is my family member.”

The man’s expression stiffened slightly but then quickly returned to a smile. “Can we talk somewhere privately?”

Jue Chi’s expression suddenly changed as he continued moving out, showing no intention of engaging with him.

I stifled a laugh; the little fox had really stolen the show this time. It seemed the man had taken a fancy to the little fox, but unfortunately, although Jue Chi wasn’t particularly skilled at socializing, he could easily see through people’s innermost desires.

Therefore, he typically ignored such pretentious individuals.

The man tried to follow, but I stepped forward to block his path.

“Excuse me, sir, may I ask what you need?” The middle-aged man paused for a moment, looking at me with confusion.

I crossed my arms and stood in the doorway, noticing that Jue Chi and the others had already gotten into the car before I continued, “If you’re interested in our samoyed, I’m sorry, but we’ve had that dog for over ten years; it’s not for sale.”

“I can offer a high price!” the middle-aged man replied urgently, pulling out his wallet from the inner pocket of his suit and directly extracting a bank card.

“This card has thirty thousand yuan on it…”

“Bro! The monthly food cost for our samoyed is already more than that! Do you really think we would care about such a small amount?”

I reached out and took the bank card, glanced at it, then tossed it onto the nearby table and turned to walk outside.

The little fox had really stolen the show today. People who simply admired its cleverness and wanted to buy it to play with had no idea how to handle the situation themselves.

I was just worried that if someone figured out that this little fox was a spirit beast, it would be a disaster…

Lin Huan drove quickly, and no one spoke during the trip. Once we got home, Jue Chi rushed upstairs to pack his bags.

“I’m taking Xiao Bai back to Chan Guang Monastery.”

“Hey, isn’t that a bit extreme? Maybe we’re overreacting,” Lin Huan said, scratching his head in the middle of the living room.

Zhou Qifang shook his head. “No one can be certain about this. I think it’s best if Jue Chi takes the little fox back.”

I nodded and looked at the little fox. Ever since getting into the car, it had been drooping its head, likely realizing it had been too impulsive earlier.

Uncle Lin looked at the little fox, which appeared dejected, and couldn’t help but comfort it. “You can’t blame it; Xiao Bai was just trying to help me win a car.”

As soon as Uncle Lin finished speaking, the little fox let out a soft whimper and burrowed into his embrace.

I watched the two of them, not knowing what to say.

Jue Chi didn’t say anything further. He pulled the little fox from Uncle Lin’s arms, threw it into his backpack, then headed toward the door.

I thought about how noticeable we were here. If someone was intent on finding us, they could probably track us down within a day.

Chan Guang Monastery was quite discreet, and with Jue Chi guarding it, anyone with ulterior motives would likely not find it easily. It was better for him to take the little fox back.

I instructed Lin Huan to take everyone else to rest while I grabbed the car keys to give Jue Chi a ride. Just as we reached the car door, a figure darted out from behind the vehicle.

I squinted and realized it was the middle-aged man we had encountered at the hotel earlier.

This guy was really determined.

“Mr. Gu, I’m sorry, but I really like that dog…”

“Sorry, first of all, I really dislike it when you inquire about my affairs without my permission. Secondly, whether you like it or not is irrelevant to us. I’ll repeat one last time: we are not selling! No matter how much you offer! If you keep insisting, don’t blame me for calling the police.”

With that, I grabbed Jue Chi and moved towards the car door.

The man hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly caught up, grabbing Jue Chi by the sleeve. “I really need this dog. I hope you can listen to my story. If after hearing it you still don’t want to give it to me, I promise I’ll leave immediately.”

Jue Chi and I exchanged glances, realizing we wouldn’t be able to get rid of him until he finished his story.

Jue Chi nodded at me, so I turned and said, “Fine, you have ten minutes. Once you’ve finished, you better leave quickly!”

The middle-aged man followed us into the living room, where Lin Huan looked at us with wide eyes in surprise. Just as Jue Chi set his backpack down, Uncle Lin snatched the little fox from inside and pulled it into his arms.

It seemed he just couldn’t bear to let the little fox go.

The moment the middle-aged man saw the little fox, his eyes lit up.

I snorted and said, “You’ve been sitting down for three minutes now; you have seven minutes left to talk.”

“Sorry, let me introduce myself. My name is Xu Benzhang, and I’m the deputy director of the city’s water and electricity bureau. My mother is eighty this year. Because I’ve been so busy with work, I didn’t have much time to spend with her. Twenty years ago, I bought a samoyed for her, hoping it could keep her company in my absence. She treated that dog like her own son. Last year, that dog died, and my mother was so heartbroken she ended up in the hospital, refusing to see anyone. So, I’m searching everywhere for an identical one.”

Xu Benzhang spoke with deep sorrow, but I found myself disinterested. I had hoped he would share something original, but it turned out to be the same old story.

I listened patiently until he was finished, then tapped my ear and faced him, whose face was filled with anticipation. “Done? Sorry, we’re not selling. You can leave now.”