Li Mu returned to his room unhappily. He didn't expect his reputation to be ruined by the spies of the Meizong Sect.
What surprised him even more was that the spies of the Meizong Sect could find out so many secrets.
Xiao Bai didn't have any demonic aura on her body. How did they know that she was a fox?
The palace gates were closed at night. Li Mu, Wanwan, and Xiao Bai lived in the palace. Only a few palace maids near Changle Palace knew that there were people from the Meizong Sect among them.
Li Mu didn't rush to inform the Empress. He just came to Thousand Fox City last night. Perhaps the powerhouses of the Meizong Sect didn't have time to notice him, but it might not be the case today.
Although he joined the Meizong Sect because they invited him, the Meizong Sect was too trusting of him.
They seemed to trust him, but they might have secretly begun to monitor his every move.
The jade talisman that the Empress gave him and the Fu-lu that Li Mu drew to shield himself from the mysteries of heaven had been put away by him long ago.
These things could be used to shield the mysteries of heaven to prevent others from prying. Using them here meant that he didn't want to expose himself fast enough.
Even powerhouses above the sixth realm couldn't spy on a small snake demon in human form. Wasn't that just giving away three hundred taels of silver?
After returning to his room, Li Mu did not do anything superfluous. He sat cross-legged on his bed, took out a piece of spirit jade, held it in his hand, and began to draw qi to cultivate. He sat there until night fell.
Just after midnight, the spiritual jade in Li Mu's hand turned into powder.
With the strength of a transformed demon, it would take about this long to absorb a spiritual jade.
After that, he got out of bed and stretched for a while. He drank a glass of water and then went to bed again.
On the highest mountain in Thousand Fox City.
In a cave on the mountain, a man who looked similar to Huan Ji waved his hand and dispersed the Dark Light Technique. He said, "This demon should be fine."
Huan Ji nodded and said, "Then I'll use it without worry."
The man said, "His appearance can be considered outstanding, but it's a pity that he's a demon. It would be great if he was a human. If we need him in the future, we'll have to wash his demon body. How troublesome …"
"They're my people. Don't tell them what to do." Phantom Princess frowned and said, "What about those Heretical Cultivation cultivators?"
A trace of killing intent appeared in the man's eyes as he said, "Kill them. How many of our compatriots have died at their hands because they have been humiliated? One day, I will kill all of these damned humans!"
The next morning, Li Mu learned from Hu Jiu that the five human Heretical Cultivation practitioners had been publicly executed in the Thousand Fox Nation.
Human beings hated Heretical Cultivation, and demons hated Heretical Cultivation even more than human beings did.
Due to the prestige of the Great Zhou court, Heretical Cultivation was still somewhat afraid of taking the lives of the people of Great Zhou. They were afraid of alarming the Department of Worship, so they didn't dare to wantonly cause harm.
But they didn't have to worry about demons.
The Great Zhou court wouldn't protect the demons, and the Demon Nation was a mass of scattered sand. There was nothing to be afraid of. Therefore, a large number of Heretical Cultivation practitioners hunted and killed demons everywhere. They extracted the souls of low-level demons, seized the inner cores of mid-level demons, and transformed into good-looking demons. Regardless of gender, they were sold to the black market to provide for certain customers with special requirements to visit prostitutes. This had even formed a huge black industry chain. Countless demons suffered from it and hated this kind of Heretical Cultivation.
Especially the Fox Clan, because after transforming, the males were handsome and the females were beautiful. They were the focus of Heretical Cultivation.
Although the major righteous sects restrained their disciples from doing such inhumane things, they were the same as the court and wouldn't stand up for the demons.
When they returned home, Hu Jiu looked seriously at Li Mu and said, "Little snake, you have to remember to stay away from humans. Don't be deceived by their flowery words. Some people like a tender and handsome little demon like you the most …"
Li Mu shivered and said, "I will be careful. Thank you, Brother Hu Jiu."
Hu Jiu patted his shoulder and said, "We're all on the same side. Don't be so polite. By the way, you just entered the Meizong Sect and are still too weak to go out with us to carry out missions. Tonight, you will be on guard duty in front of Miss Illusion Princess's courtyard. When dawn comes, someone will come to replace you."
Li Mu nodded and said, "I know."
…
It was late at night and the moonlight was bright. Li Mu stood at the door of Illusion Princess's courtyard with his sword in his hands.
He was the second-generation disciple of the Fu-lu School, the future headmaster, the controller of the Department of Consecration in the Great Zhou, the deputy commander of the internal guards, and the close minister of the Empress. Yet, he was guarding the door of a fox demon.
Li Mu didn't plan to be like the spies of the Meizong Sect and completely forget their identities. He had hidden for 20 years and climbed up step by step without leaving any traces. He felt that two months was too long.
But now, he could only guard the door here.
If this went on, when could he reach the top of the Meizong Sect, comprehend the Heavenly Book of the Fox Clan and steal the secrets of the Meizong Sect?
Now, he was still a little demon at the bottom of the Meizong Sect. Illusion Princess wouldn't even look at him. He had to do something to show his value and attract Illusion Princess's attention. Then, he could take the opportunity to climb up.
In the courtyard, Illusion Princess slashed the stone statue beside the rockery a few times and then walked back to her room.
She sat cross-legged on the bed and stretched out her hand. An ancient book page floated above her palm.
She calmed her mind and focused. Soon, her consciousness was immersed in it.
Outside the courtyard, Li Mu, who was racking his brains to think of a way to climb up, suddenly raised his eyebrows.
He sensed an extremely familiar aura from the courtyard behind him.
This was the aura of the Heavenly Book!
The Heavenly Book of the Lord of Illusions was in the hands of Illusion Princess!
At this moment, Li Mu suddenly had a strong impulse to rush in and subdue Illusion Princess, snatch the Heavenly Book and run … But soon, he dispelled this idea.
Illusion Princess wasn't easy to deal with. He couldn't subdue Illusion Princess in a short time. If thousands of Fox Clan experts arrived, it would be difficult for him to leave.
Even if he had the Demon Emperor's cave, if the space was sealed, he would be trapped here and die.
After thinking for a long time, Li Mu took a breath and resisted the temptation.
In the room, Illusion Princess comprehended the Heavenly Book for the whole night.
Outside the courtyard, Li Mu also endured for the whole night.
In the past few hours, he had countless thoughts of seizing the Heavenly Book, but he suppressed it countless times.
When the sky was bright, Hu Jiu came over with another little demon and said, "Little snake, you can go back and rest now."
Li Mu was about to go back to his room, but when he saw Hu Jiu and the other two preparing to go out, he asked, "Brother Hu Jiu, what are you going to do?"
Hu Jiu said, "Before those Heretical Cultivation cultivators died, the Great Elder searched their souls and learned of their nest. Several of our clansmen were captured there. We are going to save them."
There was no future in guarding the door. Li Mu was worried that he wouldn't have a chance to show off, so he immediately said, "Brother Hu Jiu, I'll go too."
A person behind Hu Jiu glanced at Li Mu and said, "Your strength is so low. What can you do? Not only can you not help, but you will also cause trouble."
Li Mu said, "My parents died in the hands of these Heretical Cultivation cultivators. I hate Heretical Cultivation the most. If I follow you, maybe I can meet the murderer who killed my parents. My biggest dream is to avenge my parents with my own hands one day."
After hearing Li Mu's justifiable reason, they didn't say anything else.
Hu Jiu thought for a moment and nodded. "The task this time is not dangerous. You can come if you want. It won't do you any harm to go through more hardships. Walking on the edge of life and death is good for improving your cultivation …"
Li Mu made a fist salute and said, "Thank you, Brother Hu Jiu. I will try my best!"
…
Half a month's time quietly passed.
It only took half a month for the little snake demon who had joined Meizong Sect not long ago to become familiar with him and then to trust him.
Although he didn't make much contribution to Meizong Sect, compared with those guys who wanted to escape first when they encountered a task, this timid snake demon took the initiative to follow them every time. He completed many tasks with them and saved many of his compatriots of the Demon Clan who had fallen into the hands of Heretical Cultivation.
Although he wasn't strong, his spiritual sense was naturally sharp. He reminded them many times in advance and saved them a lot of trouble.
He also won the trust of the demons because of this. In the process of carrying out tasks, they would take the initiative to take care of him. They had already regarded him as one of their own.
In Phantom Princess Mansion, Li Mu opened the door and saw Hu Jiu standing outside. He asked, "Brother Hu Jiu, is there another task?"
Hu Jiu shook her head and said, "You told me not long ago to be careful. During this period of time, you took risks and carried out tasks more diligently than anyone else …"
Li Mu's face was solemn as he said, "I'm just a little demon. I don't know when I'll be captured by humans and forced to sleep with old women. It's Lord Huan Ji who gave me everything I have now. I want to repay Lord Huan Ji …"
Hu Jiu looked satisfied and said, "Very good. Lord Phantom Princess didn't misjudge you."
He took out a jade bottle and handed it to Li Mu. He said, "Lord Phantom Princess gave this to you."
Li Mu took the jade bottle and asked, "What is this?"
Hu Jiu said, "This is the demon core of a snake demon who just stepped into the fifth realm. We took it back from a human Heretical Cultivation. Lord Phantom Princess has seen your recent performance. This is her reward for you. After refining this demon core, you should be able to advance to the fourth realm …"
Li Mu's face revealed an excited expression as he hurriedly said: "Many thanks, Lord Huan Ji!"
Hu Jiu patted his shoulder and said, "Work hard. If you can successfully advance, I will propose to Lord Phantom Princess to let you become her personal guard."
Li Mu held the jade bottle and said firmly, "Don't worry, Brother Hu Jiu. I will work hard!"
Looking at Hu Jiu's back, Li Mu closed the door and let out a sigh of relief.
During this period of time, with his positive performance, he finally attracted some of Phantom Princess's attention. But it was far from enough to get close to the Heavenly Book. His next goal was to become her personal guard and gain her complete trust.
Three days later.
Beside the fake mountain, Phantom Princess was practicing with the stone statue. She suddenly turned her head and looked in a certain direction.
A fourth realm demon energy rushed into the sky.
Behind her, Hu Jiu smiled and said, "Lord Phantom Princess, he broke through. Do you want to promote him to your personal guard?"
Phantom Princess looked away and said, "Let's wait and see …"
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