The Fox
Questline
When passing through the Forest of Felicity's shrine, a corpse can be found near the gate with a peculiar snow fox pelt. The snow fox is revealed to have formerly been a fox guai that had hoped to repay the kindness shown by a scholar that saved it from a trap but was killed by same scholar. Now left with its lingering emotions, the snow fox gives the [Destined One](/destined-one) its [Snow Fox Brush](/snow-fox-brush) and asks for vengeance against its killer.
He can be found in the [New Thunderclap Temple](/new-thunderclap-temple). From the Temple Entrance Shrine, go through the centre temple in front of you, then head left up the stairs. Keep going straight and then go down the stairs on the left leading to the side temple where [Ma Tianba](/ma-tianba) can be found. Head up the stairs on the right, you should see a balcony with 2 enemies. Head through the doors across from them and up the ramp, follow the stairs just slightly to the left all the way up into the shrine room. Continuing this path will eventually lead to [Non-Void](/non-void), who is non-hostile when spoken to. If the Destined One then uses the Snow Fox Brush, Non-Void immediately becomes hostile and attacks them. There will be a secret cutscene if the Destined One is already transformed before approaching Non-Void.
After his defeat, the player can then return to the corpse near the Forest of Felicity, and the Snow Fox Brush will be transformed into a [Curio](/snow-fox-brush-curio) for them to equip.
Location
From [Valley of Ecstasy](/valley-of-ecstasy)'s Forest of Felicity Shrine, on the main path, few meters from the shrine.
Background
A fox beside the mountain stands, in sorrow deep and long,
With caring heart and hopeful wish, for her savior to belong.
With steadfast heart, it seeks the path, to rise and journey far,
Yet fate unknown, her end draws near, before it sees the star.
According to ancient texts, a fox that lives for a hundred years can transform into a human and gain knowledge of happening a thousand miles away. After a thousand years, it can communicate with the ones above and become a fox immortal.
There was once a young fox who harbored a deep aspiration to become a fox immortal from a very young age. Driven by this dream, it practiced diligently and tirelessly, never allowing itself to rest. In its quest for knowledge, the young fox frequently sought advice from its kin, asking, "How can I become a fox immortal?" Some experienced fox guais responded with cautionary wisdom, saying, "Becoming a fox immortal is no easy feat. Each year, the Lady of Mount Tai holds a rigorous examination. Only those who demonstrate exceptional skill in both arts and philosophy can ascend to immortality. Those who fail the examination are destined to remain as ordinary wild foxes, forever barred from achieving immortality."
The young fox asked, "But how can I excel in arts and philosophy? I don't even have anything to write with."
The fox guai replied, "Once you can transform, you can take the form of a beautiful woman or a handsome man and go to human towns to study and learn. But remember this: the Lady of Mount Tai oversees all foxes and despises those who seduce and consume humans. You must know that absorbing human essence is the quickest way for yaoguais to become powerful. If you wish to become a fox immortal, this path is forbidden, and you must set off on much more perilous and arduous path."
The young fox said, "I understand now, but I am not afraid of the perils and ordeals. I will discipline myself and follow the path to true immortality."
From then on, the young fox relied solely on the essence of the sun and moon for cultivation. Decades passed in the mountains. As she gradually accquired the ability to transform, she often approached human villages to observe their way of life. One day, it accidentally stepped into a hunter's trap and was rescued by a young scholar who took it home...
Questline
When passing through the Forest of Felicity's shrine, a corpse can be found near the gate with a peculiar snow fox pelt. The snow fox is revealed to have formerly been a fox guai that had hoped to repay the kindness shown by a scholar that saved it from a trap but was killed by same scholar. Now left with its lingering emotions, the snow fox gives the [Destined One](/destined-one) its [Snow Fox Brush](/snow-fox-brush) and asks for vengeance against its killer.
He can be found in the [New Thunderclap Temple](/new-thunderclap-temple). From the Temple Entrance Shrine, go through the centre temple in front of you, then head left up the stairs. Keep going straight and then go down the stairs on the left leading to the side temple where [Ma Tianba](/ma-tianba) can be found. Head up the stairs on the right, you should see a balcony with 2 enemies. Head through the doors across from them and up the ramp, follow the stairs just slightly to the left all the way up into the shrine room. Continuing this path will eventually lead to [Non-Void](/non-void), who is non-hostile when spoken to. If the Destined One then uses the Snow Fox Brush, Non-Void immediately becomes hostile and attacks them. There will be a secret cutscene if the Destined One is already transformed before approaching Non-Void.
After his defeat, the player can then return to the corpse near the Forest of Felicity, and the Snow Fox Brush will be transformed into a [Curio](/snow-fox-brush-curio) for them to equip.
Location
From [Valley of Ecstasy](/valley-of-ecstasy)'s Forest of Felicity Shrine, on the main path, few meters from the shrine.
Background
A fox beside the mountain stands, in sorrow deep and long,
With caring heart and hopeful wish, for her savior to belong.
With steadfast heart, it seeks the path, to rise and journey far,
Yet fate unknown, her end draws near, before it sees the star.
According to ancient texts, a fox that lives for a hundred years can transform into a human and gain knowledge of happening a thousand miles away. After a thousand years, it can communicate with the ones above and become a fox immortal.
There was once a young fox who harbored a deep aspiration to become a fox immortal from a very young age. Driven by this dream, it practiced diligently and tirelessly, never allowing itself to rest. In its quest for knowledge, the young fox frequently sought advice from its kin, asking, "How can I become a fox immortal?" Some experienced fox guais responded with cautionary wisdom, saying, "Becoming a fox immortal is no easy feat. Each year, the Lady of Mount Tai holds a rigorous examination. Only those who demonstrate exceptional skill in both arts and philosophy can ascend to immortality. Those who fail the examination are destined to remain as ordinary wild foxes, forever barred from achieving immortality."
The young fox asked, "But how can I excel in arts and philosophy? I don't even have anything to write with."
The fox guai replied, "Once you can transform, you can take the form of a beautiful woman or a handsome man and go to human towns to study and learn. But remember this: the Lady of Mount Tai oversees all foxes and despises those who seduce and consume humans. You must know that absorbing human essence is the quickest way for yaoguais to become powerful. If you wish to become a fox immortal, this path is forbidden, and you must set off on much more perilous and arduous path."
The young fox said, "I understand now, but I am not afraid of the perils and ordeals. I will discipline myself and follow the path to true immortality."
From then on, the young fox relied solely on the essence of the sun and moon for cultivation. Decades passed in the mountains. As she gradually accquired the ability to transform, she often approached human villages to observe their way of life. One day, it accidentally stepped into a hunter's trap and was rescued by a young scholar who took it home...
Details
typeCharacter
locationValley of Ecstasy