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Huli jing

Huli Jing is a kind of creature from Chinese folklore that looks like a fox with magical powers. Imagine a cute little fox like the one in the storybook, but with special abilities!

These creatures are said to be tricksters and they love to play pranks on people. They can shape-shift, which means that they can transform themselves into anything they want to be, like a human or even another animal.

Sometimes they use their powers to cause mischief, but other times they use them to help people. There are stories of Huli Jing using their magic to heal sick people or even to help heroes in battles.

In Chinese culture, foxes are seen as very intelligent animals. They are respected and considered to be very wise. So it’s no wonder that Huli Jing have become such an important part of Chinese mythology!