What if you are reborn as a demon after a funeral?.

Chapter Five: Helping Each Other Out - Loki's Demonstration Without Chanting - The Origin of the Fox Spirit

When Ash first left the Migrud village, he naively thought that Lokishi couldn't stand the excessive enthusiasm of the tribespeople.

After all, she had been an outcast for so long, and this was the first time many people had the chance to talk to her. They always liked to keep talking to her.

Unable to bear the constant harassment, Luo Qixi would often try to take him to the wilderness, but... the ground was scorching hot, and every time she sat on a rock, she would be burned and unable to bear it, so she would have to drag him back in frustration.

It's worth mentioning that the area is so barren and desolate that one has to worry that a Migrud might suddenly appear out of nowhere.

Under such circumstances, naturally... there was nothing that could be done. However, every night, Luo Qixi became more and more clingy, ignoring her mother's surprised gaze as she buried her head in his arms, her breathing becoming increasingly heavy.

At first, he didn't think much of it; at most, his wife was being a little clingy and liked his scent too much, which wasn't a bad thing. But...

Upon hearing Nona's words, Ash finally understood.

The girl who practiced water magic without chanting while still by his side even before their relationship was confirmed was actually just making up an excuse to leave home because she couldn't practice with her parents around. This led to her pent-up desires being too strong to express, and she was too embarrassed to talk about it.

Master Huang truly lives up to his name; he is indeed unmatched in Huang Shang and will always be my guide and pioneer! — Ash thought to himself, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards Loki in the distance.

As Luo Qixi gradually came to her senses and realized what the other person was talking about, her face flushed red so brightly it was almost dripping blood. Steam seemed to rise from her head, yet she couldn't utter a single word, and her eyes seemed to turn into mosquito coils.

The air in the forest seemed to freeze, but Nona stared at Lokishi as if she were some strange being.

"This strange older sister, why is the scent of your arousal on Ash? Aren't you going to explain?"

"Wh...what estrus...I, I didn't...!" Luo Qixi's ears were burning red, but she covered her face with her hands and tried her best to refute.

“But scent doesn’t lie. Our orcish sense of smell can detect the most subtle changes in scent. Ash used to say it was a change in pheromones.” She suddenly leaned closer to Ash, her small nose twitching slightly. “And… if you smell carefully, Ash also has a lot of your scent mixed in. You don’t happen to be all over Ash every day….”

"Wait!" Ash hurriedly took two steps back, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "Nona, this kind of topic is..."

"I see." Nona suddenly looked enlightened, her gaze turning wary and hostile towards Loki. "So... you like Ash too! And you were just one step away from a night raid?"

Loki stood frozen in place as if struck by lightning, her long blue hair under her magic hat standing on end: "N-no... that... that kind of thing... I... I..."

"Why don't you just deny it properly?" Nona narrowed her eyes, showing none of the gentle demeanor she displayed when facing Ash.

"Because...the world is so big, anything can happen! It's definitely true! So...to completely deny it is the same as lying! I would never lie!"

It's impossible to deny Nona's actions, because she herself had done the same thing, only in a cowardly way... This caused Loki to pull down her hat to cover her face as she spoke.

Ash, standing to the side, tried his best to act nonchalant, walking back the way he came without turning his head, and said:

"Anyway... it's getting late, I should go to sleep!"

"...That's true!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Qixi, who had long wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground, hurriedly followed after him.

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In the darkness of the forest, Ash's footsteps sounded exceptionally clear.

He deliberately maintained a steady pace, and thus clearly heard the soft crunching sound of Loki's boots snapping dry branches behind him.

When he subconsciously stopped in his tracks...

"Ugh...!"

With a muffled thud and a girl's soft moan, he then felt a soft, warm mass bump against his back.

The pointed brim of Loki's hat was pressed against his shoulder blade, and he could clearly feel the brim vibrating as she breathed heavily.

Moonlight filtered through the tree canopy, dappling her hair. When she turned around, it was clear that her beautiful face was still flushed.

He turned around and supported his swaying master, whose delicate face was flushed red in the moonlight.

"...I...I really, I'm not a pervert." Luo Qixi's voice was barely audible, tinged with panic and embarrassment. Her fingers gripped Ash's shirt tightly, as if afraid he wouldn't listen to her explanation.

"What are you thinking? Don't I know what kind of person you are?"

Ash chuckled and shook his head, then casually took her small hand and silently led her to the guest room the clan leader had arranged for him.

But Luo Qixi was a little dissatisfied, pouting, "Wait, wait a minute, what does this mean? Explain it clearly!"

"...Many things don't necessarily need to be explained in too much detail. You should know that, after all, the truth is often the most hurtful."

"What?! This is clearly saying I'm weird!"

"No, no, I didn't say that..."

"Then why did you look at me like that just now!" Luo Qixi suddenly looked up, her watery blue eyes filled with embarrassment and anger: "Like...like you were looking at some shameless woman!"

"I know that, but you should still be careful at this time."

Ash shook his head helplessly, his gaze drifting to the area behind her.

Amidst the swaying shadows of the trees, Nona had silently followed them without them noticing.

Following them, the beast-eared girl quickly caught up, making Luo Qixi realize that this was not the right time to ask questions... After all, family scandals shouldn't be aired in public, especially when it's her own shameful moment.

This left her with a cold, flushed face, putting on an angry expression, yet she still followed Ash closely without missing a step.

The girl with animal ears, with her keen sense of smell, caught a subtle change in the air. She tilted her head and looked at the two of them: "The strange smell... is getting stronger. What are you expecting?"

"Shut up!" Luo Qixi jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, turning around abruptly, her hat askew: "What does this little vixen know!"

"It's like marking territory, leaving all that scent on Ash? And you still call her a vixen?"

"Marked collar—?!" Loki's voice suddenly rose, then she hurriedly covered her mouth, glaring at Ash with shame and indignation, her eyes welling up with tears: "It's all...it's all your fault for always indulging me..."

"Huh? My fault?" Ash pointed at himself, both amused and exasperated.

"Of course!"

"...Fine, I'll take it as my fault."

He was speechless, but too lazy to complain anymore. He silently walked past the day before yesterday and continued towards the guest room.

After all, if they stay, who knows how they'll have to reconcile these two girls with such different personalities?

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Inside the treehouse that Ash felt somewhat nostalgic for.

The aroma of raw wood was gradually replaced by a kind of scorching heat. He lay on his back on the animal skin blanket, gazing at the fragments of moonlight filtering through the beams.

Luo Qixi curled up on his left side, her long, light blue hair spreading out naturally. Although she was still being difficult, her legs were still tightly wrapped around his left thigh like a cub guarding its territory.

Her burning face was pressed against his arm, and she stared at him intently, never looking away for a moment.

Ash usually didn't care, but this constant rubbing against him left a strange smell, damaging his reputation once again. He almost got mistaken for a pervert by the little girl who idolized him...

These issues made him feel that he absolutely had to settle accounts with Luo Qixi and make her compensate him properly, but...

When you turn your gaze to the other side, you can see that cute little fox is also holding his other hand.

She was relatively reserved and modest in her behavior, but her clear eyes were fixed on him without blinking.

"...Speaking of which, why did you come along too?" Ash asked tentatively in a low voice, his expression revealing a suppressed headache.

"I vaguely remember what happened to Miss Luo Qixi."

"Probably..." He had a vague feeling about it.

But Nona, across from him, stared at Loki on the other side and said in a low voice, "If I remember correctly, you should be Ash's master. Why are you... aroused by your disciple, and holding him like this in the middle of the night?"

"I...I wasn't in heat! Please don't talk nonsense!" Luo Qixi couldn't help but raise her voice in excitement.

"Your scent is very strong... and even stronger than before? Do humans also have intense heat cycles?"

"—No! I didn't! You're the one in heat!"

"So what if it is...?"

Nona's ears perked up instantly, and the fluff on her tail bristled, but she still mustered the courage to look directly at Loki, her voice trembling yet unusually firm:

"I...I just love Ash! I've loved him for a long time! And we beastmen are always straightforward about our feelings, unlike some people who, even when they're clearly holding on, will stubbornly deny it! Especially a teacher! Is this what a human teacher is like? Coveting his own disciple?"

"You, you—!" Luo Qixi was both ashamed and angry, and was speechless for a moment. She even subconsciously let go of Ash's arm in embarrassment.

But then, as if afraid of having something taken away, she hugged him even tighter, pressing herself against Ash, and retorted angrily:

"What do you know! This is normal interaction between master and disciple! Besides, Ash didn't say anything, so what right do you have to point fingers!"

Caught in the middle, Ash felt the heat emanating from both sides and listened to the increasingly heated argument. He couldn't help but sigh, "...Can you two calm down for a moment? Talk to each other peacefully?"

Although that's what he said, his words were completely ignored by the two girls.

Not to be outdone, Nona moved closer, her fluffy tail still wrapped around Ash's leg, looking at Loki with a hint of provocation:

"...Normal interaction? Then why is your heartbeat so fast? And the smell hasn't even lessened, it's getting stronger and stronger... um!"

Before she could finish speaking, Luo Qixi abruptly covered her mouth with her hand, shouting in embarrassment and annoyance, "—Don't mention the smell again! You stupid fox whose mind is full of nothing but heat!"

Nona's mouth was covered, and she could only make muffled protests, but her eyes remained defiant.

The tense atmosphere between the two finally pushed Ash to his limit, and he grabbed one of their heads with each hand.

"You all better behave yourselves and don't do anything weird late at night. Just go to sleep... or we'll all have to sleep separately."

His action silenced the two temporarily, but their eyes continued to clash in the air, sparks flying.

Nona followed Loki to this cabin because she was worried that Loki might do something reckless... at least that's what she said.

This unstable situation made Ash shake his head in distress, then he closed his eyes and pretended not to see anything.

And at that moment, he already had a strong premonition—he probably wouldn't be able to get a good rest tonight.

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Just as Ash had initially foreseen, as night deepened, things began to unfold...

In the darkness, he closed his eyes and gently stroked Nona's fox tail. The sensation of the soft fur on his fingertips hadn't yet faded when a familiar muffled groan came from his left, and he clearly recognized it...

As a leading figure among the trendsetters, his beloved Master Huang skillfully began her most proficient form of water magic without chanting.

At this moment, Luo Qixi was still burying her burning cheeks in his chest, making her breathing rapid, and her muffled voice carried heat, which was transmitted to his chest through her pajamas.

Even the girl's thin pajamas seemed to gradually become hotter with the passage of time, emanating from her body.