Stop pretending, the seemingly useless junior sister is the real boss.

"Qinghe, I'm going back to Xiaoyao Peak. If you want some Ningling Fruit Tea, go find Senior Brother Yuanbao. He's a really nice guy, so try to get to know him better. I've already spoken to him, so you can drink as much as you want. Remember to bring some for Wanrou to try. I'll come visit you again next time."

After saying that, he hurriedly flew away on his sword.

Watching her departing figure, Ye Qinghe shook her head helplessly.

But when she thought of Yuanbao, her face flushed with shyness.

She took a liking to Yuanbao the first time she met him.

In addition to the last time, Yuanbao and Qin Yuan not only beat up Lin Yao and Qin Liang, but also all the disciples above the Foundation Establishment stage of Yu Ling Peak.

Although she was also from the Spirit Peak, the disciples above the Foundation Establishment stage were known for their domineering and tyrannical behavior, and they would suppress new disciples without cause.

She truly loathed the chaotic atmosphere of Yuling Peak, and thus envied Bai Xiaobai for being able to go to Xiaoyao Peak.

It had been half a year since she last saw Yuanbao. This time, she found herself blushing and her heart pounding without even realizing it.

What she didn't expect was that she had only secretly glanced at Yuanbao a few times while drinking the Spirit-Gathering Fruit Tea.

Bai Xiaobai not only understood what she meant, but also encouraged her to make more contact with them.

You know what, the little guy is pretty perceptive.

However, the people of Xiaoyao Peak are indeed likable.

Who can blame them when they're both powerful and good-looking?

Sure enough, Yuanbao's stall was already crowded with many female disciples.

However, I am a good friend of the most beloved junior sister of Xiaoyao Peak. With this identity, it should be easier for me to get close to Yuanbao.

Thinking of this, her round almond-shaped eyes narrowed into crescent moons with a smile.

As the saying goes, "being near the water tower gives you an advantage," she needs to act quickly.

"Senior Brother Yuanbao, Xiaobai asked me to come and help you."

......

Bai Xiaobai rushed to Xiaoyao Peak and happened to run into Xiao Qi, who was diligently making Ningling Fruit Tea.

The moment Xiaoqi saw her, it was as if she had discovered a new continent.

"Xiaobai, you...you've grown taller. And that refrigerator you mentioned, I've finished making it too, do you want to take a look?"

Bai Xiaobai didn't even have time to praise the skillful Xiao Qi. After giving him a thumbs up, she hurriedly ran towards the quiet courtyard.

Xiaoqi tried to stop her, but she had already disappeared without a trace, so she had no choice but to give up.

"Xiaobai is still young, it shouldn't matter if he sees this."

Bai Xiaobai was so focused on finding out if the changes in her appearance were related to her cultivation level that she forgot to knock and pushed the door open and entered.

However, she was stunned at first glance.

The next moment, she was carried out of the room by a gentle spiritual force.

The red-clad sword spirit grinned mischievously as it floated around Bai Xiaobai.

"Your master is too stingy. He sent it out to us without even looking at it. But I have good eyesight. Your master has a nice figure and certainly deserves the title of 'Sleeping Beauty'."

Bai Xiaobai only remembered that just now, the water mist was swirling around, and her master's white hair cascaded down his shoulders like a waterfall, and his whole body seemed to be enveloped in a layer of soft light.

Before she could even take a second look, she was already outside the house.

Knowing that Changling was teasing her on purpose, Bai Xiaobai clicked her tongue twice.

"When my senior brother comes back, I'll tell him that you peeked at Master taking a bath."

Chang Ling's smile froze.

"You think I was spying on your master taking a bath? Are you kidding me? You were the one who barged in without knocking. And what's there to spy on about your master? If I were to spy on anyone, it would be my little Tian Tian."

"So you were peeping at Senior Brother taking a bath. The mighty God-Slayer, Tianzai, is actually a pervert."

"Who peeked? Don't misinterpret what I mean. But you know what, your master's figure is indeed quite good, but it's a bit of a pity that I only saw a little bit."

"I saw a little bit too, and my master is so fair-skinned, he's practically glowing."

"Mmm, a handsome white-haired man, shrouded in mist, what if Hua Buyu saw this scene..."

"..."

Just as the two were having a heated discussion, Shen Ji suddenly appeared in front of Bai Xiaobai.

He simply snapped his fingers, and the red-clad sword spirit found himself silenced.

"So noisy!"

The two words, which sounded rather cold, made Bai Xiaobai subconsciously purse her lips.

The tone sounded a bit ominous, so she decided to pin the blame for discussing her master's physique on Changling.

"Master, it was Changling who said you have a good figure. It also said it was a pity that it only saw a little bit. Actually, I didn't see much, I just saw that Master is very fair-skinned."

The red-clad sword spirit, who had been silenced, was furious and warned him with her eyes, but all she got in return was a disdainful look from Bai Xiaobai.

Shen Ji was dressed neatly and had once again regained his ethereal appearance.

Seeing his young disciple spouting nonsense with a straight face, he concealed his unease.

"Stop talking nonsense. Come with me to a place."

Seeing that her master didn't seem surprised by the change in her appearance, she stuck out her tongue and obediently followed behind Shen Ji.

When they arrived at the place Shen Ji had mentioned, Bai Xiaobai's big eyes were full of doubt.

"Master, what are we doing here?"

Gazing at the cliff hidden deep in the clouds, Bai Xiaobai paused, feeling inexplicably uneasy. She secretly glanced at the tall, aloof figure in front of her.

Throughout this journey, his master remained very silent, and even his aura seemed colder than usual.

Her heart pounded, and she thought to herself: Oh no, is he really angry? Is that why he's punishing me by making me stand facing the wall in self-reflection? But surely he wouldn't choose such a remote place.

Shen Ji stopped at the edge of the cliff, slowly turned around, and quietly looked down at his little disciple in front of him who was tilting his head back and blinking his eyes cutely.

Perhaps because there was no one around on this cliff and the clouds and mist were swirling around, Bai Xiaobai always felt that her master's elegant and otherworldly features carried a faint loneliness.

Bai Xiaobai felt even more guilty.

Could it be that my master is really angry?

He always had a gentle smile on his face, so why is he so serious today?

Never mind, it's better to admit your mistake first.

"Master."

Bai Xiaobai secretly clenched the hem of her robe with her fingers, raising her large, wet eyes, "This disciple knows she was wrong. Just now, this disciple was reckless, and this disciple shouldn't... shouldn't have spoken carelessly."

Shen Ji's eyes darkened slightly, and he spoke calmly, his voice clear and deep: "You know you're wrong?"

"I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong!" Bai Xiaobai nodded frantically, his attitude sincere, and his speed in admitting his mistake was astonishing.

"This disciple should not have barged in so rashly, much less have listened to Changling's nonsense and fabricated stories about our Master!"

The longsword at her waist vibrated violently again, and Changling was so angry that her spirit body almost cracked open. She wished she could jump out immediately and confront her face to face.

Shen Ji couldn't help but laugh when he saw her serious attempt to shift the blame.

He leaned down slightly, his gentle breath enveloping him. "So, the person who said I have fair skin, a good figure, and that they haven't seen enough of me, wasn't you from beginning to end? Little Bai, lying isn't a good habit."

Bai Xiaobai's face immediately fell, and she pitifully looked up at him: "Disciple knows his mistake, so what punishment will Master give me?"

Shen Ji lowered his eyes and gazed at her pitiful appearance, a faint tenderness spreading across his eyes.

"Fly off this cliff."