Hiss~
A furry monkey paw tore off the pull ring of a canned soda.
He handed the opened soda to Mu Duo, then cracked open another can for himself, tipped back his head, and gulped it down in one go. Coolness and sweetness rushed straight into his nasal passages—perfect for a summer night market. It was cheap, but it brought joy. Little Phoenix simply pecked through hers and drank it with a straw.
The dining tables in every direction were packed.
Humans and demons sat wherever they pleased, chatting, laughing, clinking glasses, and drinking heartily. Woks clattered as dishes were stir-fried, flames leaping several feet high, while the scent of cooking oil drifted slowly on the evening breeze.
"Urgh~"
The monkey tipped back his head with practiced ease, then went from squatting upright to slumping backward in defeat.
Just as his monkey paw reached for the soda, the shop's projection device suddenly switched to a news broadcast. The background was a residential district that looked somewhat familiar. Mu Duo glanced at the two layabouts, while the monkey and Little Phoenix became extremely excited.
A sharp-eared female snake demon in uniform delivered the report coldly.
"We interrupt this program with a brief bulletin. At three quarters past the hour of Wu tonight, a violent crime occurred in Pearl Lake Community. The suspect committed murder after breaking into a residence, then fled. If spotted, please immediately contact the patrolling demon soldiers."
Two photographs appeared beside the beauty, and diners began discussing the news.
Mu Duo was speechless. She rolled her eyes and drank her soda.
The photographs were crystal clear, yet they showed the monkey and Little Phoenix after they had transformed. One was a bird demon with white feathers and a golden crown, tilting her head close to the camera; a