To be honest, this state of mind made it impossible to sleep soundly.
For the entire afternoon, Su Mumu drifted between wakefulness and sleep in a daze, plagued by several nightmares. They usually involved her identity being exposed or being executed by the immortal sect.
If this continued, she was going to have a mental breakdown.
‘I have to go out for a bit…’ Su Mumu muttered to the ceiling, the exhaustion beneath her eyelids impossible to hide.
She sat up in bed.
Suddenly, Tangyuan leaped onto her lap.
“I can’t take you with me!” Su Mumu said.
*Meow, meow, meow—* Tangyuan gave her a pitiful look.
“I have something very important to do. You watch the house, okay?”
*Meow…* Tangyuan huffed, clearly unhappy.
Su Mumu got out of bed. Just as her toes touched the floor, the phone on the bedside table vibrated twice. She picked it up with a look of confusion to check the messages.
[Jiang Mengxin hits good luck]: Mumu, do you want to go out for a stroll this afternoon?
Su Mumu thought for a moment before replying.
[AAA infrastructure demon Su Mumu]: No, I’m about to start enjoying my nap time!
[Jiang Mengxin hits good luck]: Alright, alright. I’ll go by myself then.
[AAA infrastructure demon Su Mumu]: Where are you going, Xin Xin?
[Jiang Mengxin hits good luck]: Just walking around. I can’t stay still… Are you sure you won’t come with me?
[AAA infrastructure demon Su Mumu]: Zzz… Lord Mu is already asleep.
[Jiang Mengxin hits good luck]: (Crying cat emoji)
Whatever romantic entanglements or worldly grievances existed, they could all step aside! Right now, this was Lord Mu’s exclusive time!
With a gaze full of determination, Su Mumu turned off her screen.
When she left her courtyard again, she carefully observed the pedestrians on the path. At this hour, the students were all in class, and the shops were only just beginning to prepare for business.
Perfect. She needed to maintain a sense of mystery.
Su Mumu put on a knitted hat. As stray snowflakes fell onto it, she didn’t have to worry about the cold. Her pace was fast, becoming quicker with every step.
Her target: The immortal sect library.
This was the largest and most rigorous library in the entire Changsheng immortal sect. Su Mumu remembered it housed many ancient documents and encyclopedias.
Since she couldn’t find the reason behind her transformation into a fox demon online, she would search the knowledge base!
The journey wasn’t long. As she approached the library, the style of the shops on either side gradually changed.
They shifted from general stores and snack shops into blacksmith workshops and stalls selling weapons.
Su Mumu rarely took this path. She kept her head down, trying her best to minimize her presence.
The crowd around her gradually thickened. This area was, after all, a bustling part of the immortal sect industrial zone. ‘Keep your head down, walk fast, and don’t attract attention.’
Soon, she finally arrived at the library. Su Mumu looked satisfied as she lifted the door curtain and strode inside. Her figure vanished completely behind the heavy fabric.
In a nearby weapon shop, the noise was constant.
“This one is lighter and suitable for a girl with less strength, but the material is excellent — are you even listening to me?” An old man over fifty looked at his customer with confusion.
“Oh, yes, I’m listening.” Jiang Mengxin’s gaze remained fixed on the library.
“So, these two, then?” the old man asked.
“Yes. Sir, please wrap them up. I’ll be back later to pick them up!” After Jiang Mengxin finished speaking, she left the shop without hesitation.
“Wait — the deposit! You have to pay the deposit first!” the old man shouted anxiously.
“Don’t worry, I’ll be right back.” Jiang Mengxin didn’t even turn her head.
Despite the old man’s persistent grumbling, Jiang Mengxin ignored him completely. Originally, she had been thinking about the upcoming sword cultivation class.
If she used the low-quality Xuantie sword provided by the school, it would be too shabby; even with hard work, her progress would be hindered.
Therefore, she intended to buy two high-quality swords — one for herself and one for Su Mumu.
Since Su Mumu hadn’t come, Jiang Mengxin had to rely on her own intuition to choose a lightweight, high-quality lady’s sword for her best friend.
But why?
‘Mumu, why are you… out by yourself? Weren’t you supposed to be taking a nap?’
Jiang Mengxin’s breathing quickened, and her heart raced with unease. Without a second thought, she followed her into the library.
***
With bookshelves that nearly touched the ceiling and a dizzying array of books, this place truly lived up to its reputation as the immortal sect’s largest and most rigorous knowledge base. Moreover, it was spacious and quiet.
It was a place where it was easy to go unnoticed. Su Mumu could hardly contain the curve of her lips.
‘Let’s see… books about demon race knowledge are…’
After searching for a while, Su Mumu locked onto two specific books. Perfect!
**[History of the Demon Race]**
**[Demon Encyclopedia Directory Details]**
Su Mumu carried the books, which were thicker than her forearm, to a side desk. She sat down in the quietest, most undisturbed corner, where a thin layer of dust had settled.
She didn’t care if it was clean or not. As long as she didn’t attract attention, it was fine.
This was the Changsheng immortal sect, after all. She felt that openly reading about the yao race would lead to trouble. Perhaps it was just a guilty conscience!
Su Mumu adjusted her mindset and began to read. Countless words and stories flooded into her mind as she navigated the vast sea of knowledge, pinpointing specific information.
[Moon Immortal Clan: The earliest known fox clan. The former clan leader possessed nine tails and a level of cultivation that reached the heavens…]
‘No, not this one.’
Su Mumu immediately switched to the other book. As expected, she soon found the content she was looking for.
Found it!
[How to Identify a Demon Race Member Disguised as a Human]
[One: Their appearance will lean toward their true form, such as their facial features and body shape…]
[Two: Their dietary preferences will lean toward their true form. For example, herbivores will despise meat, while specific carnivores will have severe cravings…]
[Three: The above two points are only supplementary references. The most important deciding factor is that members of the yao race cannot practice the sword.
Reason: Demon Qi is fierce and uncontrollable, making it impossible to condense sword intent or release sword moves.]
After reading this, Su Mumu froze for a long time.
She sat there so long that she forgot to breathe. Only after several seconds passed was she forced to take a sharp, deep breath.
*Thud.*
She slammed the book shut. Then, Su Mumu pulled out her phone, opened the front camera, and stared at her face. The more she looked, the more terrified she became.
‘Why are the corners of my eyes so red? It looks like I’m wearing makeup. Has my face gotten thinner? Have my eyelashes gotten longer?’
‘No, no… it must be an illusion! Hahaha… I’m still young. I’m still growing. My features just haven’t fully matured yet…’
Su Mumu’s heart was filled with unease. She remembered her meal from this morning… she had craved chicken for no reason.
Various chicken dishes. Thinking back now, she’d had almost no appetite for anything else.
‘This isn’t right…’
Su Mumu stood up abruptly, grabbed the two books, and rushed to put them back on the shelves.
Then, with a somber expression, she strode out of the library. Like a gust of wind, she came and went without a trace.
It was only then, from the dim shadows behind the bookshelf, that Jiang Mengxin cautiously revealed herself. Like a shark rising to the surface, her gaze was filled with surprise and sharpness.
Jiang Mengxin walked over to the outermost bookshelf. Following her memory, she searched briefly and finally stopped in front of two books.
She reached out and took them down. They were —
**[History of the Demon Race]**
**[Demon Encyclopedia Directory Details]**