Húlí Jīng
Húlí Jīng (Fox Spirit) is a shapeshifting creature from Chinese mythology — a fox that gains supernatural powers through centuries of cultivation. These fox spirits are among the most complex and enduring figures in East Asian folklore, appearing in countless stories, novels, and operas across China, Korea, and Japan. The Húlí Jīng can transform into beautiful women or handsome men after reaching a certain age and level of spiritual attainment. Their moral alignment varies widely — some are benevolent helpers who bring fortune, while others are malevolent seducers who drain human life essence.