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

Bai Xiaobai thought that Shen Ji's words about taking them, his disciples, to experience the realities of life meant that he was probably just taking them to the mortal world for a stroll, and that the main focus should still be on guiding their cultivation.

But to everyone's surprise, after Shen Ji led them on a journey through the human world for a whole month, he eventually brought them to settle down in a village.

This village is very remote, located in the human world of Yunli Kingdom, which is a very small country.

The village has only a few dozen households, and most of them make a living by hunting, so they are not well-off.

However, the local people were kind and honest, and they did not question or guard against these outsiders who claimed to have fled from war. Instead, they were very welcoming.

The village chief even gave them an uninhabited courtyard at the entrance of the village so they could stay there temporarily.

"Although the farthest I've ever been in recent years is a town less than thirty miles from our village, I can tell that you are definitely not from poor families. Everyone has their downfalls, and since you've come to our village, our whole village will naturally do everything we can to help you."

The village chief was a man over thirty years old, with a sickly complexion and a very thin body.

Behind him followed several dirty children, who, perhaps unfamiliar with strangers, looked at Bai Xiaobai and his group with a mixture of curiosity and fear.

To make their identities as refugees more fitting and to help them better integrate into the village, Shen Ji had them change into the coarse linen clothes commonly worn by the villagers.

However, cultivators are inherently outstanding in temperament, coupled with their excellent appearance and superior physique. Even in ordinary coarse linen clothes, the people of Xiaoyao Peak cannot hide their charm in the slightest.

Shen Ji didn't explain much, he just smiled and talked to the village chief.

"We may be bothering your village for a while, but don't worry, village chief. My children are all strong and healthy, and they are excellent hunters. They won't stay here for free."

Upon hearing this, the village chief's eyes widened in shock.

"Young master is so young, he looks to be only in his early twenties. They...they...I thought you were brothers and sisters, but they are actually your children?"

Bai Xiaobai's lips twitched, thinking to herself that her master didn't even bother to think before lying, and now she'd been exposed.

How could a handsome man who looks only twenty-five or twenty-six years old have fathered all of them, his fellow disciples?

In order not to reveal her identity, she hurriedly stepped forward to explain.

"Village chief, my father was actually my stepfather. He was handsome, and my mother took a liking to him and became my father without any pain. Later, some things happened in our family, and my father led us brothers and sisters to flee, and we ended up here."

Bai Xiaobai sobbed as she spoke, her eyes red-rimmed, looking heartbroken.

"You said my father was young and handsome, and should have left us siblings behind to live a carefree life. But he was afraid we would suffer from hunger and cold, so he decided to take us siblings with him when we fled. We are the ones who have dragged you down. Father, no matter what others think of you, you are the best father to us. We siblings will be filial to you for the rest of our lives."

Bai Xiaobai's words successfully caused Shen Ji's pupils to tremble slightly, and the smile on his face to freeze instantly.

Ling Tian and the others were at a loss for words to describe their current feelings.

In the end, he just suppressed a laugh and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Yes, our father is really good. If it weren't for him taking care of us, we might have starved to death long ago."

"Father, it is our brothers and sisters who have dragged you down."

The village chief went from disbelief to being deeply moved, holding Shen Ji's hand and praising him repeatedly.

"Young Master Shen is indeed a benevolent person; such a magnanimous heart is truly admirable."

Shen Ji, who experienced the painless process of becoming a father, accepted the praise from the village chief with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

"Village chief, you flatter us. This yard is enough for us. It's getting late, why don't you go back and rest? You don't look too well."

He simply couldn't resist the village chief's expression, which was a mixture of admiration, shock, and clearly ulterior motives.

Upon hearing this, the village chief nodded.

"Okay, let's tidy up a bit today. Tomorrow I'll get everyone to send you some useful things."

"Okay, thank you for your help, village chief."

After the village chief left, Shen Ji turned to look at Ling Tian and the others who were trying not to laugh, and finally fixed his gaze on Bai Xiaobai.

"My dear daughter, hurry up and boil some bath water for your father. We've been traveling for days and we all smell terrible. Now that we're in the mortal realm, we must live like mortals, so you're not allowed to use your spiritual power."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaobai's face fell.

"Master, wasn't I afraid your story would be exposed? That's why I made up a plausible identity for you. Otherwise, do you think the village chief would believe me? Besides, aren't we supposed to be training? How can we cultivate without using spiritual energy? I don't think that's appropriate. Furthermore, you're a Nascent Soul stage expert, always taking baths in broad daylight. Aren't you afraid I'll see you taking a bath this time?"

As soon as she said this, she realized it was inappropriate, but it was too late, because the others surrounded her as if they had stumbled upon a major juicy story.

"Junior Sister, what's the meaning of this? Did you see Master taking a bath before?"

Bai Xiaobai: "I accidentally bumped into it last time."

"No way? Junior Sister, when did this happen? Why don't we know about it?"

Bai Xiaobai: "Just a few days ago, during the sect's minor competition."

"He didn't send you flying out of Xiaoyao Peak with a single palm strike?"

Bai Xiaobai: "No, but Master is quite angry."

"Junior Sister, how could you peek at Master while he's bathing? That's outrageous! Isn't Master's physique amazing?"

Bai Xiaobai: "Second Senior Sister, how could you ask such a question? It's so embarrassing. Although I only saw one spot, I have to say, her figure is really good."

"Master is indeed the best to you. I've been on the peak for so long, and he hasn't let me see anything."

Bai Xiaobai: "Fourth Senior Sister, you can't say that. Let's do it together next time."

"..."

The group whispered amongst themselves, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Bai Xiaobai's heart sank as soon as she felt a cold gaze upon her.

Oh no, she let that slip out! I guess I can't escape this bathwater today.

But this dilapidated courtyard, with its few crumbling thatched huts that had no roofs left.

You're saying there's anything else usable here?

Moreover, if she doesn't use spiritual power, where will she find a pot to boil water?

This is absolutely making things difficult for her.

Can't sit still.

Especially when she saw her master's reddened ear tips, Bai Xiaobai didn't think twice and immediately tried to escape on her sword, but her body was imprisoned by spiritual power.

"I was worried that your third senior brother would lead you astray, but now it seems the tables have turned completely. Bai Xiaobai, go and boil some water. I absolutely must take a bath today."