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

While making wild guesses in her mind, Bai Xiaobai hurriedly headed towards the direction where Yuanbao was with her two short legs.

When she came out, Yuanbao looked her up and down with some surprise.

Finally, in disbelief, she exclaimed, "Qi Refining Level 1? Junior Sister, you've finally reached Qi Refining Level 1!"

Bai Xiaobai was unsure whether she should be happy or not.

After all, reaching the first level of Qi Refining truly signifies the official start of her cultivation journey.

She was quite excited when she confirmed this morning that she had finally reached the first level of Qi Refining.

But then she thought, she's only at the first level of Qi Refining anyway, and she's probably the only one at that level in the entire Qingxiao Sect.

And who can guarantee that the subsequent cultivation process will go smoothly?

After all, far too many strange things have happened to her.

It's very likely that he'll be stuck at the first level of Qi Refining, since it's a fact that he has mixed spiritual roots.

But no matter what, he has finally reached the first level of Qi Refining.

Although it's just someone else's starting point, it's still a good start.

After confirming that his junior sister had reached the first level of Qi Refining, Yuanbao couldn't suppress the smile in his eyes.

Before Bai Xiaobai could even speak, he mysteriously handed her an exquisite storage bag.

"Junior Sister, we've got the spirit-testing stone. It's in this storage bag. Our senior brother and I were worried that your cultivation level wasn't high enough to use this storage bag for the time being, but we never expected that you would break through to the first level of Qi Refining overnight. Congratulations, Junior Sister!"

Bai Xiaobai took the exquisite storage bag from Yuanbao and happily touched its beautiful patterns.

She had longed for a storage bag of her own for a long time, but because she couldn't transform into human form and couldn't function normally, this wish could never be fulfilled.

Moreover, she really didn't expect that her senior brother Ling Tian would bring her the spirit-testing stone so quickly.

Although I was happy, I thought about it again.

This spirit-testing stone is a treasure of the sect, and the eldest disciple is an elder of the inner hall of affairs. He must have been under considerable psychological pressure to make this decision.

Moreover, a treasure like the Spirit Testing Stone would likely be surrounded by numerous barriers and magic arrays.

It would be extremely dangerous for the eldest brother to obtain the spirit-testing stone without destroying these barriers and magic arrays.

Moreover, only Senior Brother Yuanbao has come. Could it be that something really happened to Senior Brother?

Bai Xiaobai couldn't help but worry, her little face showing a hint of unease.

"Senior Brother Yuanbao, Senior Brother...Is Senior Brother alright?"

Seeing the worry on her face, Yuanbao bent down and patted her fluffy little head.

"Don't worry, Senior Brother will be fine. You can focus on your cultivation. As long as we return it before the sect finds out, no one will notice."

After hearing what Yuanbao said, Bai Xiaobai felt much more at ease.

Seeing her clutching the storage bag with obvious delight, Yuanbao half-squatted down and hung the exquisite little storage bag around her waist.

"Junior Sister, this storage bag is only basic and can't hold much. Once your cultivation level increases, I'll give you one with a larger capacity."

Yuanbao's words warmed Bai Xiaobai's heart.

For the sake of their cultivation, the eldest brother and Yuanbao risked their lives.

And then there's Master. Although I always complained that he was unreliable, he must have taken some steps to help me take human form.

With such a good sect, how could she let them down?

Bai Xiaobai nodded gently, and for the first time, she had the idea of ​​striving to become stronger.

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Just like last time, Shen Ji led her and A Yin to the outskirts of the Monster Forest.

"Alright, I'll see you off here. You've now reached the first level of Qi Refining and can absorb demon cores to increase your cultivation. But external forces are only supplementary; if you want your cultivation to increase as quickly as possible, you'll still need to put in a lot of effort yourself."

Bai Xiaobai was just about to say that her unreliable master was actually speaking in a way that sounded like a master today.

But after hearing what followed, she was completely speechless.

"Also, since you're going into the Monster Forest this time, you'll be staying a bit longer. It's quite a hassle for me to pick you up and drop you off every time. Do you need me to escort you in this time?"

The little bundle of milk, carried on the back of the giant white tiger, spoke in a soft, sweet voice with a hint of sarcasm.

"Then I won't trouble you, Master. I don't want to experience that feeling of almost being thrown into the mouth of a monster again. Besides, I can come by myself even if you don't send me. Anyway, I have Ah Yin and Broken Sword now."

The long-lost spirit had long since disappeared; at this moment, only its excited shouts could be faintly heard.

Looking at the small bundle on Ah Yin's back, Shen Ji ignored her sarcastic tone and deliberately sighed.

"Sigh, you've really grown up and don't remember the good things your teacher did for you at all."

Bai Xiaobai gave another speechless snort.

"Of course I remember, but when you tricked your disciple, you didn't consider at all whether your disciple could withstand your repeated tricks."

"This... isn't really a trap, you just need to get rid of this petty habit of yours."

Shen Ji's tone clearly betrayed his guilt.

Hearing the increasingly chaotic roars of beasts inside, Bai Xiaobai knew that Changling was causing trouble.

Thinking of the terrifying past that Senior Brother Yuanbao had mentioned, Bai Xiaobai was afraid that all the monsters in the Monster Forest would be ravaged by it.

If it ruins my cultivation, how will I be able to continue?

With that in mind, she didn't waste any more time.

"Alright, alright, I was just being petty. Let's part ways here. You're the one who made me stay inside for a few more days. And Changling, you're the one who sent it with me. If anything happens, don't blame me."

Hearing the commotion coming from the Monster Forest, Shen Ji felt a pang of regret.

Let Changling follow along, just in case...

But since we've formed a soul bond with the little guy, we still need to work things out.

Well, as long as we don't wipe out all the monsters inside, there shouldn't be any problems.

"You guys should also tone it down a bit. After all, this Demon Beast Forest is on the territory of Yu Ling Peak."

"I will do my best."

Watching the tiny bundle riding on the white tiger, Shen Ji suddenly felt a sense of pride, like a daughter growing up.

It had only been a few days since he first saw her transform into human form, but he always felt a sense of accomplishment, like that of someone who had nurtured a child.

Raising such a little dumpling into a grown woman must be a very rewarding experience.

When he realized what he was thinking, Shen Ji smiled bitterly to himself.

He hid in this world and lived peacefully for hundreds of years, and even his heart softened a lot.

But how long can such peaceful days last?

Ten years? A hundred years? Or a thousand years?

He didn't know, and he didn't dare to think about it.

The seal within my body is weakening, and if my aura is leaked, those people will definitely come looking for me.

Given their cultivation level and conduct, they will surely bring about the annihilation of all living beings in this world.

So how long can he stay with these little guys?

As the figures of the man and the tiger gradually disappeared, Shen Ji's smiling face slowly turned cold.