Chapter 913: An Unexpected Welcome to Fox Beast City

Chapter 913: Chapter 913: An Unexpected Welcome to Fox Beast City

The moment they arrived at Fox Beast City, the three elders immediately looked toward the city gate with expectant expressions.

They had spent the entire journey boasting about how prosperous Fox Beast City was and how warmly its people would welcome the little prince. They had even claimed that everyone had been eagerly waiting for their arrival.

However, when they finally reached the gate, the reality before them was completely different.

There was not a single person waiting for them. Not only that, but the city gate was firmly closed!

The three elders stood there in stunned silence. For a moment, they wondered whether they had arrived at the wrong place.

But no, this was undoubtedly Fox Beast City!

Elder Luo’s face immediately darkened. Elder Hu’s beard trembled with anger, while Elder Shen’s expression became so ugly that he looked as though he wanted to tear someone apart.

What was going on?

Had these people forgotten all their manners?

The little prince was visiting Fox Beast City for the first time! Even if they did not want to welcome the rest of them, shouldn’t they at least show some respect to the little prince?

Yet, there was not even a single person at the gate!

They had boasted so much along the way that Su Qinglan had almost begun to believe that Fox Beast City was a wonderful place. Now, she couldn’t help but wonder whether the three elders had been exaggerating everything.

Fortunately, Su Qinglan didn’t particularly care about the welcome ceremony. Since nobody was waiting for them, they could simply enter the city and look around.

However, the three elders clearly didn’t share her thoughts. They had spent so much effort praising their city, only to be slapped in the face the moment they returned!

How embarrassing!

Elder Luo could no longer hold back. He strode forward and began banging on the closed gate.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

"Open the gate!"

The loud banging finally woke the guard, who had nearly fallen asleep while leaning against the gate. He hurriedly rubbed his eyes and opened a small window to look outside.

When he recognized the people standing outside, his expression immediately changed.

"E-Elder Luo? You’re back!"

Elder Luo glared at him.

"If I’m not back, what do you want? Do you want me to die outside?"

The guard was stunned.

He had merely asked a simple question. Why was Elder Luo suddenly so angry?

He hadn’t even said anything offensive!

However, before he could figure out what was happening, his gaze suddenly shifted past the elders. The moment he saw the people standing behind them, his eyes widened.

Now he finally understood why Elder Luo was so furious.

Unfortunately, understanding the reason didn’t mean he could do anything about it.

He was merely a three-striped beastman. His strength was mediocre, and his only qualification was to guard the city gate. Even if he wanted to question the situation, he didn’t have the courage to do so.

He immediately opened the gate.

"Please, come in!"

The guard stepped aside and lowered his head, not daring to look at the group again. He hesitated for a moment, wondering whether he should inform someone inside about their arrival.

After all, these people were clearly important. But when he remembered what had happened over the past few days, he silently swallowed his words.

Forget it.

He was just a gatekeeper. Why should he get involved in other people’s troubles?

The less he knew, the longer he would live!

With that thought, he quietly returned to his place.

Meanwhile, Su Qinglan and the others entered Fox Beast City.

Xuan Long remained completely indifferent to the situation. His attention was fixed on Su Qinglan, and he seemed to have no interest in anything else.

The little bundle hanging from his waist swayed gently as he walked.

Yue Yue had fallen asleep again. Apparently, she had decided that traveling was exhausting and that sleeping was the best way to pass the time.

Ciao Ciao, on the other hand, was wide awake. His curious eyes moved from one place to another as he observed the unfamiliar surroundings.

However, Rong Ye was unusually silent.

He didn’t say anything, nor did he show any obvious expression. Yet, if someone looked carefully, they would notice that his gaze had become somewhat distant.

He had once sworn that he would never return to this place.

Never!

Fox Beast City held too many painful memories for him. Even after more than a decade had passed, he could still vividly remember the day he had fled from this city.

At that time, he had been nothing more than a helpless little fox cub.

His elder brother’s men had pursued him from every direction, leaving him with no choice but to run for his life. He had been terrified, exhausted, and desperate to survive.

He had never imagined that he would return here one day.

Yet, more than a decade later, he was once again walking through the streets of Fox Beast City. Everything around him seemed familiar. The houses, the roads, and even certain corners reminded him of the days he had desperately tried to forget.

It felt as though everything had happened only yesterday.

But a decade had already passed.

Rong Ye’s eyes darkened slightly. He had thought he would feel nothing when he returned. Now that he was actually here, however, he realized that some memories were not so easily erased.

Beside him, Su Qinglan was busy observing the city.

After walking for a while, she discovered that the houses here were mostly built from mud and straw, with thatched roofs covering their tops. Although they looked simple, they were still considerably better than the wooden houses she had seen when she first arrived in Dragon Beast City.

At least the walls appeared sturdy enough to withstand the cold winter winds.

The city also seemed relatively prosperous. There were shops along the streets, and some people were carrying goods from one place to another.

However, something strange soon caught her attention.

People were peeking at them from their doorways and windows.

At first, Su Qinglan didn’t think much of it. After all, their group was rather eye-catching. Apart from the three elders, there were Xuan Long, Rong Ye, and two beautiful little cubs.

It was only natural for people to be curious.

But whenever her gaze met someone’s eyes, that person would immediately scream and rush back into their house as though they had seen a terrifying monster.