86: Finding bugs

Su Mianmian was looking at it like that; what exactly did she want to do?

book book really couldn't figure it out.

It even regretted it a little; if it had known Su Mianmian would be like this, it shouldn't have stopped her just now.

Su Mianmian watched book book's branches fly about wildly, knowing that it must have guessed something was off with her. She couldn't help but curve her lips into a smile. Since it knew, then she wouldn't be polite.

"book book, I need your help with something. You wouldn't refuse me, would you?"

"It's okay if you want to refuse, I can do it by myself too."

Su Mianmian sighed after speaking, as if she was very sad.

book book saw her like this, and it immediately became anxious.

How could it possibly be unwilling to help her?

"Master, how could I possibly be unwilling to help you?"

"Just tell me what you need, and I will definitely help you accomplish it!"

book book patted its tree trunk with its branches, just like a person patting their chest with their hand.

Su Mianmian couldn't help but want to laugh at that sight.

Fortunately, she held it in and didn't laugh out loud.

Now was not the time to expose herself; she had to properly reassure book book.

"Really?"

"Actually, I want to find something in the space that can monitor others."

"Like surveillance equipment, does the space have it?"

"If not, can I make it?"

Su Mianmian asked book book with a curious expression.

She actually didn't know if book book knew, but right now, she could only try anything.

book book had always stayed in the space, so perhaps it knew.

Su Mianmian had just searched round and round, finding nothing, and she felt like her head was going to explode.

If book book knew, she wouldn't have to keep searching.

This could save her a lot of time.

Su Mianmian didn't have much time now; the longer Su Ran and Yao Yin stayed alone, the more uneasy she felt.

Only by understanding their plans could they adapt to the situation.

Su Mianmian wanted to help Shi Xu, and this was the only way she could do it.

After hearing what Su Mianmian said, book book fell silent.

It repeatedly thought in its mind whether the space had what Su Mianmian needed.

It pondered over and over and finally did discover something.

"Master, I know!"

"There's a type of insect in Purple Mountain; as long as you can form a contract with it, it can help you monitor others."

"However, forming a contract with it is easy, but I don't know if you can find it."

"This insect is very good at hiding and rarely appears before people."

book book almost blurted out, "I don't know if you'll be lucky enough to see this insect," and Su Mianmian smiled helplessly after hearing it.

Her eyes gleamed with determination; whether she could find it or not, she had to give it her all, didn't she?

"I understand. Thank you, book book."

"Then I'm going. Adjust the time in the space to be different from ours."

"The ratio will be one day outside to half a year inside."

Su Mianmian didn't know when she would find the insect, so it was better to set a longer ratio.

Otherwise, she was afraid that a few months would pass outside while she was searching.

That would be a bit terrifying.

book book agreed, and Su Mianmian flashed into Purple Mountain.

Su Mianmian had never been to the mountains within the space.

This Purple Mountain was very far from her farmland, a north-south distance.

It was shrouded in thick fog, and Su Mianmian couldn't see what it looked like.

After arriving here, she could only rely on her physical strength to climb.

She had tried using her mind, but it didn't work.

It seemed that her mind wasn't omnipotent in the space either.

Su Mianmian looked at Purple Mountain, shrouded in thick fog. She took a deep breath and started climbing.

Because there was no definite news about where the insect would appear, Su Mianmian could only explore little by little.

She didn't dare to go fast, nor did she dare to miss any spot.

Just like that, she only explored a tiny bit in a day.

She looked back and realized she might have only walked a little over a hundred meters.

Su Mianmian shook her head. This Purple Mountain was at least three thousand meters high. If she kept searching like today, how many years and months would it take her?

Moreover, this Purple Mountain was very large, and other places could also be climbed. It seemed she needed to speed up tomorrow.

Su Mianmian simply caught a chicken in the mountain, roasted it, and ate it.

After eating, she decided to sleep in a tree.

Su Mianmian used leaves and vines to build a simple bed in the tree.

After building it, she lay down to test it and found it quite nice and soft.

Unconsciously, she fell asleep.

Su Mianmian was startled awake by a feeling of being watched. She cautiously opened her eyes, and as soon as she did, she met a snake that was flicking its tongue.

Its body was interwoven with black and red, looking highly venomous.

Su Mianmian was startled; she couldn't use her abilities right now.

Fortunately, the space inventory hadn't been used yet. She took out a small knife from it and gripped it tightly in her hand.

This snake was very close to her, on a branch directly in front of her.

If it attacked, it would definitely be able to bite her directly.

Su Mianmian pretended not to see it on the surface, but she was secretly vigilant in her heart.

Her peripheral vision was entirely on it; as soon as it attacked, she would fight with all her might.

Suddenly, a branch near her foot moved, and the snake seemed stimulated, rushing towards her quickly.

In this critical moment, Su Mianmian instinctively reached out and grabbed its body without thinking.

The snake's body was much larger than she expected; even if she grabbed it with both hands, she could only just barely encompass its body.

Su Mianmian saw a thick tree trunk nearby. She used all her strength to slam its head violently against the trunk.

The snake couldn't withstand the force and fainted.

Su Mianmian didn't dare to relax now; as long as the snake wasn't completely dead, she couldn't feel at ease.

She took the knife and stabbed it into its vital spot, the blade piercing through. Su Mianmian even twisted the knife a few times, crushing the inside.

Only when the snake was completely lifeless did Su Mianmian collapse onto the tree bed, looking exhausted.

Fighting this snake had drained much of her energy.

Su Mianmian was utterly exhausted now.

After resting, she looked at the snake's corpse and thought she could take it back to study.

She put the corpse into the space and continued searching for the insect.

Su Mianmian searched for two months like that, all to no avail.

During this time, she also encountered many dangers, but fortunately, she always managed to turn the tide.

Su Mianmian had mastered many wilderness survival skills during this period, and she felt that both her combat power and mental strength had grown.

However, her goal had not been achieved.

Su Mianmian sighed. She looked at the dying fire, poked it a few times with a branch, and the fire gradually rekindled.

This mountain was truly strange; its temperature was not constant like other parts of the space. This mountain had its own four seasons.

On the first day she arrived, the mountain temperature was very comfortable, like spring.

Now, after two months, she felt it getting hotter and hotter, as if summer was coming.

Su Mianmian raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead. During this time, she felt hot while roasting chickens and fish.

She didn't know if it would get even hotter later. Su Mianmian sighed, ate her lunch, rested for a bit, and then continued searching.

After searching for some more time, Su Mianmian suddenly thought that the insect book book mentioned might not appear during the day; perhaps it only moved at night.

After realizing this, Su Mianmian felt that the previous few months of searching had been in vain.

She raised her hand and slapped her head hard, her face full of despair.

With this new idea, Su Mianmian re-planned her schedule.

Rest during the day, search at night.

She specifically looked for dark and damp places, and sure enough, after a month, she finally found the insect book book had spoken of.

"Big eyes, a pair of white wings."

"It's exactly as book book described!"

Su Mianmian's eyes lit up as she looked at the insect in front of her.

She had originally thought it might take a year to find it, but she found it in just over half a year.

Su Mianmian's face was filled with uncontrollable joy.