Chapter 17: Hurry up and take it off!

“It’s not your fault.”

“But I…”

“I worry about you and care about you. I didn’t say all that because I wanted to hear an apology.”

“Then?” Su Mumu said weakly, “I love you?”

Jiang Mengxin didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Little Mumu, you’re going too far.”

“Hehe — Xin Xin, stop crying!” Su Mumu said.

“Anyway, all my tears are reserved for you, Mumu,” Jiang Mengxin said.

“Is this a confession…?” Su Mumu teased.

“If you think it is, then it can be…” Jiang Mengxin’s sobbing finally stopped.

Su Mumu was stunned. “Ah? Er…”

Jiang Mengxin giggled. “I’m just kidding.”

Su Mumu was in a daze. ‘I really thought Xin Xin’s sexual orientation had changed.’

“About that… we’ll talk later,” Jiang Mengxin said softly. “Where did you go? It’s been so long… I was so worried, really.”

Before Su Mumu could finish her sentence, an extremely dissatisfied sound came from her bosom. It was that snow-white Little cat.

“Meow!!!”

The snow cat leaped out of the narrow embrace and landed on the ground nearby.

“Is that… the Little cat from Jiulewu?” Jiang Mengxin finally noticed it.

“Yeah, that’s right,” Su Mumu nodded.

At the same time, they released their embrace.

“Did you go to catch this little fellow? My god, that’s amazing. This mission was entirely carried by you, Mumu.” Jiang Mengxin was a bit dazed.

“Ah? Er… yeah.” Su Mumu scratched her head.

“Meowoo — “

The snow cat brushed against Su Mumu’s ankle, rubbing back and forth.

This left Jiang Mengxin dumbfounded.

‘Don’t do that, don’t be so intimate with me.’

Su Mumu hurriedly gave her foot a gentle kick, trying to shoo the snow cat away.

“Meow, meow, meow — ” But the snow cat stubbornly refused to leave.

“Mumu, this little fellow is so fond of you.” Jiang Mengxin squatted down in disbelief. “This is the first time I’ve seen a little demon so friendly toward humans.”

“It’s normal, right? I carried it all the way here, and it slept the whole time,” Su Mumu said.

“It’s not normal.” Jiang Mengxin tried to reach out with her fingertip, but the snow cat’s fur immediately bristled. “See? A little demon’s vigilance toward the human race is very high.”

“This…” Su Mumu was baffled.

“Is it because you’re too beautiful, Mumu?” Jiang Mengxin puffed out her cheeks. “Damn it, it’s so cute. I want to hold it too.”

“I… I don’t know,” Su Mumu said.

Jiang Mengxin was unwilling to give up and tried several more times, but the snow cat still refused to give her a good face, even baring its fangs.

She finally gave up, though she was reluctant.

“Fine then! If you won’t let me hold you, I won’t hold you! I’ll hold your master instead!”

— *Plump.*

Su Mumu was once again enveloped by softness.

“How about that? Little cat, are you jealous?” Jiang Mengxin said mischievously.

Sure enough, the snow cat nearby let out a fierce sound, like a tractor engine, rumbling incessantly.

“She’s mine. I’ll hug her whenever I want — ” Jiang Mengxin said.

“Xin Xin, you…” Su Mumu’s ears suddenly began to feel hot.

“What’s wrong?” Jiang Mengxin snapped out of it and asked.

“No, nothing.” Su Mumu’s voice was as quiet as a mosquito.

The snow cat at her feet was already starting to go crazy.

Jiang Mengxin released her embrace again and was suddenly surprised. “Mumu, your face is so red?”

Su Mumu buried her head very low. “The weather is… a bit hot…”

The cold wind whistled outside the window.

Faintly, the sound of branches snapping could be heard, sounding like the howling of wolves or ghosts.

Jiang Mengxin glanced out the window. “In this weather, it’s hot?”

Su Mumu turned around. “I… I’m going to take a shower first. Xin Xin, make yourself at home.”

However, her wrist was caught.

“Wait.” Jiang Mengxin’s expression turned serious. “Mumu, that fox demon didn’t do anything to you, did she?”

“No.” Su Mumu thought for a moment. “She stole my keys and my coat. Then I said I had someone in the Xianzong, and she ran away. I originally wanted to help you catch her, but she was too fast…”

“Even so, we can’t ignore it!” Jiang Mengxin said in a deep voice. “That fox demon is too cunning. She might have left behind some kind of hidden trap…”

Su Mumu hadn’t expected Jiang Mengxin to say that.

“So, Mumu, hurry up and strip. I’ll help you check,” Jiang Mengxin said.

“Ah… what?!” Su Mumu felt her brain stall.

“For example, the fox demon might have quietly injected some demonic energy into your body to mark you, so she can do evil to you later when the time is right… It’s very scary.”

“Normally, it’s hard for anyone to notice a tiny bit of demonic energy.” Jiang Mengxin stroked her chin, analyzing.

“Emm…” Su Mumu didn’t quite know what to do.

“That fox demon already knows about our relationship. If I were her, I would also try to put a mark on you…” Jiang Mengxin continued her analysis.

“That… that does make sense.” Su Mumu couldn’t really argue.

Jiang Mengxin’s analysis was indeed very thorough.

Although she was a “noob” in actual combat, she was a genuine theoretical genius!

At times like this, Su Mumu definitely couldn’t out-argue her.

“Take it off!” Jiang Mengxin’s eyes were serious.

Su Mumu felt uncomfortable under that gaze. “But, letting me strip is a bit too…”

Without another word, Jiang Mengxin began to untie the ribbon on her own dress. “We’ll bathe together.”

Seeing this, Su Mumu didn’t have much else to say. “Alright then.”

And so, this scene unfolded in the bathroom.

“Mumu, don’t move around. Every part of your body needs to be checked to thoroughly eliminate any demonic energy.”

At Jiang Mengxin’s feet sat a basin filled with body wash bubbles, and shredded pieces of talismans floated on the surface.

“The front… and my thighs, I can do those myself.” Su Mumu was bashful.

“Is Mumu shy?” Jiang Mengxin’s smile was mischievous.

“I knew it! You’re teasing me, aren’t you!” Su Mumu’s face flushed as she glared. “Darn you, Jiang Mengxin! No bullying your own people!”

“Hahaha.” Jiang Mengxin laughed so hard she leaned back and forth.

“Those big mounds should just disappear from the world.” Su Mumu curled her lip.

“Is Mumu jealous?” Jiang Mengxin delivered another finishing blow.

“The brave are the ones who enjoy the world first!” Su Mumu swung her hand out extremely fast.

— *Slap!*

The mounds experienced a landslide and a tsunami, nearly destroying the world.

“Eek!” Jiang Mengxin’s pupils trembled.

“Surrender!” Su Mumu was arrogant, rhythmically tapping her toes even though there were many bubbles remaining on her hair.

“Heh, hehehe.” Jiang Mengxin’s face turned from green to red. Her eyes were full of murderous intent as her fingertips continuously twitched. “Are you ready to face the King’s wrath?”

“Bring it on! You think I’m afraid of you?” Su Mumu struck a tai chi pose.

Then —

Su Mumu was pinned down by Jiang Mengxin.

“Hahahaha, let go… hurry up and let go…”

“Hmph, who’s surrendering now?” Jiang Mengxin withdrew her hands, looking extremely satisfied.

Even though Su Mumu’s eyes were misty with tears, the corners of her mouth still curved up slightly as she spat out three words: “You are surrendering.”

Jiang Mengxin couldn’t believe it. “Little Mumu sure has backbone. If I cover my fingers in body wash for infinite lubrication, how much longer will you be able to hold out?”

Su Mumu said flippantly, “Back then, I was known as the ‘legendary pressure resistance King.'”

“Little Mumu, the real battle is just beginning…” Jiang Mengxin’s fingers moved rapidly.

“Come at me! So little strength? Did you forget to eat?” Su Mumu was dismissive.