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

For example, the little guy who had just transformed didn't seem to have any discomfort at all.

Not only does she walk steadily, but she is also so skilled at using chopsticks and other utensils when eating that she doesn't seem like a snake princess who hasn't taken human form for over a hundred years.

So normally, shouldn't it take some time to get used to and become proficient at controlling a humanoid figure?

Bai Xiaobai was completely unaware of Shen Ji's speculations.

To her surprise, she discovered that she could actually try to circulate the spiritual energy within her body.

In addition to being able to circulate spiritual energy, she also discovered that her perception range seemed to have expanded a little.

My hearing also seems to be much clearer than before.

She could hear every slight rustling sound of the grass and trees in the courtyard, as well as the sound of the wind and the chirping of insects.

Having experienced this wonderful feeling, she tried to continue to mobilize her spiritual power, wanting to expand her range of perception a little further.

As her spiritual energy circulated faster, she soon felt a soreness and swelling, even a slight stinging sensation, in every meridian of her body.

Moreover, she could hear more and more sounds, and a lot of noisy sounds were crowding into her mind.

She was losing control of her spiritual power, and even felt it surging wildly within her body.

As the number of audible sounds gradually increased, the speed at which the spiritual energy within the body surged also accelerated.

It hurts; every cell in my body is screaming in pain.

Beads of sweat quickly appeared on his forehead, and his chubby little face was scrunched up in pain.

"It seems that the new disciple on the mountain has transformed into human form? Did you see him? He's actually a three- or four-year-old humanoid dumpling."

"Look, don't let her small size fool you, she eats a lot."

"She also brought back a terrifying tiger. I felt that tiger could swallow all of us brothers whole in one bite."

"It's a tiger, not a cat; it won't eat mice."

"..."

"Xiaoyao Peak has been quite lively lately, with a broken sword that hovers in mid-air all day long, flying around."

"Why do you care about a broken sword? Haven't you noticed that the feisty second brother hasn't been seen for days? And the third brother, who always comes to pick our flowers, hasn't been seen for days either. The big-eyed fourth brother, I heard, is in seclusion. But none of that matters. The most important thing is that no one has watered us for a long time."

"What's the rush? This is quite common on Xiaoyao Peak. They're probably just too busy to remember."

"..."

"Senior Brother, are you really going to steal spirit stones? What if you get caught?"

"Don't worry about Yuanbao, your senior brother has found a stone that looks very similar, enough to fool anyone."

"But senior brother, those spirit-testing stones are the sect's most precious treasure, are they really reliable?"

"Junior Sister has finally taken human form, but now she has to face the sect's minor competition. If the spirit-testing stone is truly useful to her, even if it's risky, I, as her senior brother, will go and 'borrow' it."

"Will Yuanbao go with his senior brother?"

"This matter can be handled by you alone, senior brother. Having too many people around will only make it easier to be discovered. Don't worry, I will send the spirit-testing stone over first thing tomorrow morning. Please keep it a secret from Master then."

"Alright then, senior brother, please be careful."

"..."

Too many noises rushed in at once, and Bai Xiaobai's head throbbed with pain. The unruly spiritual energy within her body felt like it was about to burst her meridians.

She was about to give up.

Just then, Shen Ji slightly raised his eyelids.

He glanced at the small figure, whose expression was pained and whose forehead was damp with sweat, yet who still insisted on meditating on the futon.

He sighed inwardly, but a hint of approval shone in his eyes.

It seems the young disciple has a good understanding and is already showing initial results.

But they were indeed too hasty, and their patience was limited.

He then gently raised his arm, and soon a wisp of spiritual energy flowed from his fingertips into Bai Xiaobai's forehead.

Bai Xiaobai, who was pushing her limits, suddenly felt a cool and comfortable spiritual energy in her body.

As this spiritual energy permeated her limbs and bones, the spiritual energy that had been running rampant within her body seemed to be completely suppressed.

With the chaotic spiritual energy gone, the pain in my body finally subsided.

The chaotic noise gradually disappeared.

Having fully recovered, Bai Xiaobai slowly opened her eyes.

Her clear eyes swept over the bed where Shen Ji was, suspecting that the wisp of spiritual energy that had just appeared was the work of her own master.

But the sleeping posture of the "Sleeping Beauty" on the bed seemed to be no different from what she had seen before.

Wasn't it Master who helped me?

But where did that wisp of spiritual energy come from?

Could it be that I can finally convert the spiritual energy I absorb into spiritual power?

Forget it, why think so much?

While that wisp of spiritual energy is still there, I should continue cultivating. Maybe I really can master that so-called Universal Language.

Moreover, as the spiritual energy circulated within his body, the previously sluggish meridians seemed to be opening up.

Bai Xiaobai decided to persevere and began to concentrate again, focusing intently on circulating the spiritual energy within her body through her meridians.

After a night of immersive cultivation, Bai Xiaobai felt refreshed and completely free of fatigue.

Shen Ji was still fast asleep, and in a very deep sleep.

Because Bai Xiaobai had been standing by his bedside for quite a while, but had not noticed any sign that he was about to wake up.

Gazing at that stunningly beautiful sleeping face, Bai Xiaobai sighed inwardly.

No wonder she's called "Sleeping Beauty"; her sleeping face is indeed extremely beautiful.

However, she was also very curious: could cultivators be so sleepy?

Moreover, he is a powerful cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage; logically, he shouldn't be so sleepy.

Or is it that one's master actually cultivates by sleeping, which is why he can't wake up every day?

It's not impossible.

After admiring her master's beauty for a while, Bai Xiaobai tiptoed out of the room with her short legs.

When the little white tiger guarding the door saw her come out, it came over affectionately and rubbed against her short legs.

Upon seeing the fluffy Ah Yin, Bai Xiaobai felt an irresistible urge to pet the cat.

Just as she was about to squat down and hug Ah Yin, she saw Yuan Bao waving to her from outside her master's courtyard.

Thinking back to the chaotic noises last night, I think I heard Yuanbao talking to his senior brother.

Although she did want the spirit-testing stone, she didn't expect that her senior brother would actually get her the stone that very night.

She felt a little guilty.

She did indeed play a trick yesterday, because she learned from Xuanhu that only the elders of the sect could have access to the spirit-testing stone.

But she didn't expect that her senior brother would not only agree to her somewhat absurd request, but also go out and find a solution overnight.

But why is only Senior Brother Yuanbao here today? Could it be that Senior Brother's operation last night did not go smoothly?