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

Bai Xiaobai's words earned her two resounding flicks on the forehead from Shen Ji.

"Raising you was already difficult enough, let alone two? And now that you've successfully taken human form, don't you want to tell the Spirit Lord and the others this good news?"

Bai Xiaobai touched her forehead, her eyes accusing Shen Ji of not being gentle at all.

As for the news he just mentioned about his successful human transformation, she naturally wanted to tell her snake parents.

However, the Qingxiao Sect has a rule that new disciples are not allowed to visit relatives outside the sect for ten years.

So even if she wanted to, she could only dream about it.

Furthermore, she was still somewhat confused about what Shen Ji had just said and what it had to do with the two snakes trapped in the small barrier.

Moreover, upon closer inspection, these two snakes were nothing special; they were just two ordinary snakes.

"So, Master, what does the news of my transformation into human form have to do with you giving me two mortal snakes? Could they possibly be sending a message to the spirit world for me?"

Shen Ji smiled gently, not answering Bai Xiaobai's question, but instead focusing her gaze on A Yin, who was standing beside her.

"Little Ah Yin, didn't you notice? Before you even acknowledged her as your master, your young mistress could communicate with you and Xuan Hu. And she's not even at the first level of Qi Refining! Isn't that a bit unbelievable?"

Ah Yin naturally discovered Bai Xiaobai's special qualities in the Monster Forest; otherwise, she wouldn't have so easily accepted him as her master based on just a few words from Shen Ji.

It didn't answer Shen Ji's question, but instead gently rubbed its furry head against its owner's little hand.

After hearing what Shen Ji said, Bai Xiaobai's expression froze.

Damn it, she'd completely forgotten about that.

So, in front of her master and senior brother, she actually revealed her secret of being able to communicate with spirit beasts.

While she was in the spirit world, her snake parents repeatedly warned her not to reveal this secret until she had absolute self-protection.

So what do we do now?

Bai Xiaobai's mind raced as she tried to come up with a plausible excuse to get away with it.

But she probably hadn't been human for too long, so she wasn't quite used to human form yet, which made the changes in her facial expressions so wonderful, yet she was completely unaware of it.

Shen Ji laughed at her wildly expressive face, which made her already striking features appear even more vivid.

"Little Bai, your master is not easily fooled, so don't even think about lying."

Bai Xiaobai's face fell immediately after her thoughts were exposed.

That's true, so it's probably impossible to hide it now.

"Master, this can be considered one of my special skills. I am indeed born with the ability to communicate freely with demonic beasts and spirit beasts, but that is only limited to those that have gained intelligence."

Shen Ji nodded, looking very serious.

"So it's not too bad, there are still some merits. However, in terms of cultivation, his comprehension is indeed a bit lacking."

Bai Xiaobai expressed that her young heart was completely hurt.

"So, Master, did you summon me here just to discourage me?"

A faint smile remained in his eyes.

"Your lack of comprehension is because you haven't yet grasped the essence. All things can cultivate the Dao. Humans can practice breathing exercises, and spirit beasts and demon beasts can also draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to refine their origins. As a member of the demon race, you are especially blessed with this advantage."

Bai Xiaobai finally understood; this was just a roundabout way of saying she was stupid.

"Master, just tell me directly, what are you going to do with these two snakes? Don't beat around the bush."

Seeing her pouting, Shen Ji explained that he had only teased her because he found her expressions so captivating.

He coughed lightly and then continued.

"I have heard a legend that there was once a great being in this world. He was born with the ability to understand the thoughts of mountains, rivers, plants, animals, insects and fish. This is the language of all spirits, an extremely rare talent."

Bai Xiaobai immediately became interested and huffed and puffed as he climbed onto the futon opposite Shen Ji and sat down.

A pair of big, watery eyes looked at him eagerly.

"So, Master, do you believe that I also possess the talent to communicate with all spirits?"

Shen Ji nodded, unable to deny it.

"Perhaps it's worth a try. After all, there aren't many people in the entire spirit world who are born with the ability to communicate with spirit beasts like you. So your task tonight is to try to communicate with these two mortal snakes."

Bai Xiaobai then suddenly realized.

So, after going through all that trouble, it was all just to test his special skills.

But can I really communicate with ordinary snakes that haven't developed intelligence?

Before Bai Xiaobai could voice her question, Shen Ji yawned and said...

"Your task tonight is to close your eyes, regulate your breathing, circulate your spiritual energy, gather your divine sense, and concentrate all your attention on listening to all the sounds around you. Little Ah Yin, go outside and keep watch."

Bai Xiaobai never expected that her master was such a pragmatist that he even took away her rest time.

So even if you want to cultivate some kind of universal language, there's no need to be in such a hurry.

She had been chased for several days in the 'Beast Realm' and only just managed to catch her breath.

"Master, how about we wait a few days? This disciple is really tired."

Shen Ji had already stood up, his large hand covering Bai Xiaobai's fluffy hair.

"If you can truly comprehend this universal language, why should you fear those ferocious beasts in the 'Beast Secret Realm'? Besides, what you ate today was not ordinary food; it was spiritual food specially prepared for you by your senior brother Yuanbao, which will greatly help your cultivation. Digest it well tonight, or you will really become a little fatso."

Bai Xiaobai smacked her lips, savoring the taste of the food she had eaten, and indeed felt a comfortable warmth flowing through her body.

In order not to disappoint her senior brother Yuanbao, she compromised.

Seeing her nod, Shen Ji stretched out a big yawn and added another sentence.

"Remember not to disturb your teacher's rest."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaobai rolled her eyes in anger.

So he made his disciple cultivate all night long while he went to sleep, hoping to at least offer some guidance.

Did you dismiss her with just a few words?

Does he even know that his disciple is a cultivation failure, not a cultivation genius?

They just threw two snakes at her and then ignored her?

He really didn't suffer at all as a master.

Ah Yin glanced at her young master and had no choice but to retreat to the door to stand guard.

Although Bai Xiaobai was indignant, she could only follow Shen Ji's instructions and meditate to cultivate.

The room was soon plunged into darkness, but the two snakes in the barrier were still anxiously searching for a way out.

In the darkness, Shen Ji opened his eyes to look at the small figure sitting cross-legged on the futon. He had countless speculations in his mind, but he rejected them one by one.

The longer they spent together, the more he felt that his young disciple had more and more secrets.