There were two hundred and forty-two little gray flecked stones paved in the rocky walkway outside the Fox Den. Now it was two hundred and forty-three. It was a little one but Ye Hua spotted another pebble, as he nervously paced back and forth, to and fro the entire length outside the Fox Emperor’s home.…
On a sunshiny, gorgeous, spring day in the busy Mortal Realm in a traditional tea house, this informal setting was where he and Bai Qian were to meet… The casual venue was a place used by mortals of primarily common birth, merchants, locals and somewhat unusual, considering the distinguished standing of both the Fox Emperor’s…
