Is this NPC even playable if it's not nerfed?

Chapter 154 The Heaven of Demonic Path Collapses, Hu Sanniang Joins Wangyou County
study?
What are you studying?
Is this something I can learn?

Please, little sister, I'm a beast! I'm naturally thick-skinned and tough. How could a human like you possibly learn that?

I admit that you are a chosen one, one of the protagonists of this era, but even the chosen one has limits, no matter how extraordinary they are. You can't just learn whatever you want.

Is this reasonable?

You are a child of destiny, not a child of fate.

"Huh? Big sister, is it not allowed?"

Chen Yiyi tilted her head and looked at Hu Sanniang.

"But my sister is a mythical beast."

"This is the skill of a strange beast; you can't learn it."

Hu Sanniang was at a loss.

"A strange beast? What is a strange beast?"

"A strange beast, a strange beast is..."

Hu San Niang scratched her head, unsure how to explain to Chen Yiyi, when suddenly, she thought of a solution.

She stood up and turned around, a puff of smoke dissipated, and she transformed back into a round, fiery red fox.

"This is a strange beast."

The little fox spoke human language, and Hu San Niang originally thought that her actions would make Chen Yiyi back down, but unexpectedly, Chen Yiyi's eyes lit up even more.

"Wow, that's amazing."

"Big sister, can you teach me this?"

"I~"

Hu San Niang transformed back into human form and sat down next to the Peach Blossom Fairy, lost in thought.

"Stop fooling around, Yiyi."

Chen Haohao pulled Yiyi aside, stopping the farce.

"By the way, Peach Blossom Spirit, is there something you need from bringing your friend along?"

Lu Yuan stood up and looked at the Peach Blossom Fairy and the fox spirit beside her with a questioning gaze.

For some reason, Lu Yuan always felt that the vixen's gaze towards him was a little off.

I have this urge to eat him up.

This is not the same as that kind of eating.

Lu Yuan meant that this vixen was possessive of him.

It's the first time we've met, so where does this damn possessiveness come from?

"Ahem, there is indeed something."

"Let me introduce you. This is Hu San Niang, my friend. Her true form is a red fox, a descendant of the ancient divine beast, the nine-tailed fox. She wants to join Wangyou County."

"Don't worry, the strange beast is not a monster. It is an auspicious creature, favored by heaven and earth. It cannot kill people indiscriminately, so you don't need to worry that it will harm people."

"Third Sister can protect the area within a radius of fifty miles, ensuring favorable weather and abundant harvests."

"Moreover, her joining Wangyou County is beneficial to us and to everyone. She is skilled in fighting and has strong abilities. She can protect us, especially when Lu Yuan is not at home."

The Peach Blossom Fairy introduced Hu San Niang, and also emphasized the characteristics of some exotic beasts.

Lu Yuan looked at Chen Nian with a bewildered expression. At this moment, Chen Nian also looked bewildered. As the most learned person in the Chen and Lu families, he was also completely dumbfounded.

He had only seen the term "mythical beast" in books.

The book does not contain any further information about the strange beasts.

"Don't ask me. I'm just a head constable. If you want to join the imperial court, ask her. She's a princess, and she's qualified to answer you."

Magistrate Chen Ke was getting old and his mind was becoming confused, so most of the official business of the yamen was handled by Chen Nian.

After the New Year, he will retire. At that time, he will use his family's influence to have Chen Nian take over his position.

Anyway, Chen Nian already had official rank and had been a government official in the capital, so it wouldn't be too difficult for him to make arrangements.

Seeing Chen Nian's confused state, Lu Yuan knew that Chen Nian didn't know anything about the strange beasts.

They simply passed the task to the princess who was standing to the side.

Dayong belongs to her family; you should ask her.

"I can make the decision on this matter."

"This Empress welcomes all exotic beasts to join the Imperial Court." Exotic beasts joining?

And such good things?

Since the age of mythology, has there ever been a mythical beast that voluntarily submitted to the mortal court?
No, not a single one.

There were no strange beasts, not even any spirits.

The Peach Blossom Fairy is a spirit who voluntarily submitted to the imperial court, and the strange beast Red Fox before us will also be the first strange beast to voluntarily submit to the imperial court.

Compared to spirits and monsters, mythical beasts are far more valuable.

Mythical beasts are auspicious omens. For the imperial court and even the reigning emperor, auspicious omens are the greatest recognition of the court and the emperor.

That's why Ji Mengluo took it upon himself to agree without consulting the court.

"Wait, I'm going to join the government office in Wangyou County, not the imperial court, little kid, don't misunderstand me."

Hu San Niang suddenly corrected Ji Mengluo's words in a very serious manner.

“Hu San Niang, the Wangyou County government represents the imperial court. No matter which government you join, you are joining the Dayong Dynasty. There is no difference.”

"Besides, the imperial court will not restrict your freedom."

"You are a mythical beast, an auspicious creature. You can go wherever you want."

"The imperial court will only protect you, not restrict you."

Join the Wangyou County government?
It doesn't matter.

Anyway, the Wangyou County government office is also part of the imperial court, so it's all the same.

It applies to the imperial court, the emperor, and the fate of the nation.

"So, you're saying you can make that decision?"

The Peach Blossom Fairy suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Of course, I am a princess."

"Before leaving the palace, my father left me several blank imperial edicts. I made the decision, and even the Crown Prince will not object. You can rest assured about this."

Ji Menglu gave the old woman behind her a wink.

The old woman immediately used her lightness skill to leap over the high wall and head towards the princess's residence. A moment later, she returned, holding an imperial edict in her hand.

The nanny opened the imperial edict, and sure enough, it was blank, containing only the emperor's seal.

Chen Nian glanced at it, his eyes practically popping out of their sockets.

This emperor is a bit crazy.

Can a blank imperial edict be given?
And it wasn't just one; the princess even took it out of the palace.

This is crazy.

Aren't you afraid of something unexpected going on?

Do you not want the country and its people anymore?
This emperor is senile.

A guard nearby brought over a writing brush and handed it to him.

With a flourish of his pen, Ji Menglu immediately bestowed upon Hu Sanniang the title of the guardian beast of the Great Yong Dynasty.

Super Grade One.

[Beep, world notification: The mythical beast [Red Fox], also known as [Hu San Niang], has been designated a guardian beast by the Great Yong Dynasty and has officially joined the Wangyou County government, changing its allegiance to the Order faction.]

[Note: The Red Fox is a beast belonging to the Order faction. All its attacks are considered provocations against the Great Yong Dynasty, and regardless of severity, it will be hunted down by the Great Yong Dynasty relentlessly until the very end.]

[Ding! Players from Wangyou County will receive a fixed 5 points of Order Points daily, while players from the Dayong Dynasty who belong to the Order faction will receive a fixed 2 points of Order Points daily.]

[Ding! Players of the Order faction within the Great Yong Dynasty have a certain probability of receiving the blessing of the guardian beast [Red Fox] upon completing each mission.]

Red Fox's Blessing: Temporary buff. After use, for ten minutes, the player's luck increases by 10%, maximum health increases by 10%, attack power increases by 10%, defense power increases by 10%, and the player is immune to one fatal attack.

Note that after triggering fatal damage immunity, all buffs on yourself will be removed.

……

What the heck? The Order players have been buffed again?!

The end of the demonic path.

……

(End of this chapter)