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

Two hours later, Bai Xiaobai collapsed to the ground, too exhausted to even move a finger.

Behind her, the giant crocodile that had been chasing her lay on its back, convulsing, with tiny bolts of lightning flashing across its massive body.

No, it doesn't have four limbs; it should have three now because one leg was cut off.

Bai Xiaobai was so exhausted she couldn't move. She thought she had just been about to be devoured by a crocodile when the forced lightning finally struck and killed the crocodile that had been relentlessly pursuing her.

She gasped for breath, regretting that she had agreed to let Shen Ji come to the back mountain to cultivate.

This time it was truly dangerous and embarrassing, because without Ah Yin and Chang Ling's help, she could only rely on herself.

She really used all her strength and methods to deal with the giant crocodile.

So when Bai Xiaobai saw Shen Ji appear in her sight, she didn't even have the energy to accuse him of abusing his disciples.

All I could do was give him a disgruntled, speechless glare.

Seeing the little bundle rolling its eyes at him, Shen Ji still smiled warmly.

"Although it was a bit of a mess, it was still a narrow victory. I told you long ago that you are a cultivator and you should use the methods of a cultivator. Besides, how can your two short legs outrun someone with four legs?"

"Although it was a narrow victory, it's still a victory, so I have to give you a reward. Come on, open your mouth, your master will give you something good to eat."

Bai Xiaobai didn't dare to open her mouth at this moment; she was completely terrified of being tricked.

Seeing that Shen Ji had a delicate little porcelain bottle in his hand, she pressed her lips tightly together, not opening them at all.

Just then, she heard a weak voice enter her ears.

"You don't even want the finest spiritual liquid? You're really stupid."

Top-grade elixir?

Bai Xiaobai turned her gaze to the small porcelain bottle in Shen Ji's hand and subconsciously swallowed.

If it's top-grade spiritual liquid, then she'll be truly impressed.

It would be foolish to refuse something so good.

But she's not stupid.

She wants it.

Shen Ji kicked the crocodile that was still lying sprawled on the ground, twitching uncontrollably, his tone filled with undisguised disgust.

"I told you to eat less, and now you can't even catch up with a disciple at the first level of Qi Refining. You can't even be a good sparring partner. What have you been doing in the back mountains all these years?"

Bai Xiaobai was completely dumbfounded.

Why isn't this big guy dead yet?

Wait, what's with Master's tone?

Could this giant crocodile be his pet?

What else is there to say about not even being able to catch up with a disciple at the first level of Qi Refining?

She almost broke her short legs from running, but he still complained that the crocodile was chasing him too slowly.

Does he even have any humanity?

Just then, the weak voice that had called her stupid appeared again.

"Master Shen, are you sure she's only at the first level of Qi Refining? With her terrifying speed and that strange lightning that can transform into lightning blades, how could she possibly be only at the first level of Qi Refining?"

"Next time you want me to be your disciple's sparring partner, could you please give me a heads-up beforehand?"

The crocodile struggled to turn over, and remembering the lightning blade from earlier, it instinctively distanced itself from Bai Xiaobai, dragging its body which was missing a leg.

Only then did Bai Xiaobai realize that the one who had called her stupid was actually the crocodile that had been chasing and biting her.

And it was a large crocodile with an accent.

But why does someone with such a large body have a clear, youthful voice?

Could this be a juvenile crocodile?

Besides sleeping, which is his greatest hobby, Master also keeps crocodiles?

Good, good, no wonder this dead crocodile didn't react at all when I tried to communicate with it using the All-Encompassing Psychic Technique.

She suddenly felt strong and sat up straight.

Her little face puffed up like a steamed bun in anger.

"You dead crocodile, you stinky crocodile, I knew we had a huge grudge. You chased me and bit me for over two hours, turns out you're a fish raised by Master. Since you know you're just a sparring partner, couldn't you go easy on me? Why are you being so serious? I'm exhausted."

The large crocodile dragged its injured body, trying to hide itself behind Shen Ji.

Bai Xiaobai was amused and annoyed by this behavior.

"Are you stupid? With your size, do you think my master could stop you?"

Seeing that she had regained some strength, Shen Ji didn't say anything more, but simply waved his sleeve lightly.

Soon the surrounding weeds and stones disappeared, and the ground became much cleaner and tidier.

Bai Xiaobai was a little confused about what he wanted to do.

And wasn't he going to give me top-grade spiritual liquid? Why did he take it back?

It wasn't until she saw the fire in her line of sight and the meat roasting on it that she realized Shen Ji was actually grilling meat.

But why is it that with his otherworldly and otherworldly appearance, seemingly untouched by worldly concerns, he is so professional and skilled at grilling meat?

Moreover, not only are his grilling skills professional and proficient, but he also carries spices with him.

So why would a Nascent Soul stage expert, who has already achieved the state of Abstinence from Grains, carry these things with him?

Just as Bai Xiaobai was filled with doubt, the mouthwatering aroma of meat wafted over.

When it comes to food, Bai Xiaobai is never polite.

She quickly nimbly made her way to the sizzling meat on the grill.

"Master, you can even grill meat? It smells delicious! Is this meat for your disciple?"

Shen Ji flipped the roasted meat in his hand, glanced at the little dumpling who kept swallowing his saliva, and smiled faintly.

"This big guy is a mutated spirit beast. Its meat is quite good; a single bite can quickly replenish your spiritual energy. Since you've won, I naturally have to give you a reward."

Upon hearing that it could quickly replenish spiritual energy, Bai Xiaobai's eyes lit up.

Moreover, she is quite experienced in grilling meat.

"Master, please add more spices. Also, turn up the heat; it'll taste better when it's roasted until crispy and fragrant."

She thought that since absorbing demon cores and ordinary cultivation could not improve her spiritual power, then this dietary supplement might actually be useful.

Moreover, after two hours of running and fighting, her strength was basically exhausted, and she was hungry at the moment.

But is one leg enough to eat?

The large crocodile on the other side knew that Shen Ji was not very satisfied with his performance today, so he nervously prepared to return to his large pond.

Just as I turned around, I heard a soft, clear, baby voice behind me.

"Hey, big guy, why are you running?"

The crocodile trembled all over, and could only look pleadingly at Shen Ji, who was intently grilling meat.

"Master Shen, she cut off one of my legs, and now she's drooling over me. You...you have to do something about her."

The pitiful crocodile didn't want to stay a moment longer.

Waaaaah, her eyes are so scary. Does she really see me as food?