Li Xian knew little about the snow mountain spirit fox. Having found some clues, he followed along, thinking to himself, "Could this fox beast already possess considerable intelligence? It seems as cunning as a human. If not for my keen observation, I would've been misled by this fox beast several times. If I really ventured into the cave to search, it would have cost me a day's efforts without even seeing its fur." After traveling a few miles, the footprints abruptly stopped.
This place was deep within a dense forest. Snow piled up on the trees, blocking light, while the ground was covered with twigs, fallen leaves, and a thick layer of snow. Because no one had stepped here for a long time, the snow and leaves were loose, and sometimes a footstep would sink straight down to the knee.
