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

But to become a little rich woman, you first need free labor, so you still need to think of a way to get Xiao Qi and Chang Ling to cooperate with you.

After all, free bamboo needs to be cut with a sword, free ice needs to be provided by Xiao Qi, and the Spirit Condensation Fruit also needs to be picked by Xiao Qi.

My fellow disciples all have their own cultivation practices, and besides, my third senior brother and the others are injured, so I naturally can't trouble them with this matter.

As for Ah Yin, after making a contract with him, Li Qingshan also took the initiative to remove the restrictions on its body.

Just now, Ah Yin told me that it might be about to break through and had already gone to the Monster Forest for seclusion.

Therefore, at present, Changling and Xiaoqi are the most suitable.

So she tentatively stretched out two fair and plump little fingers.

"How about we split the spirit stones we earn later, 20/80?"

Upon hearing this, the red-clad sword spirit shrugged, "So you think this sword needs spirit stones?"

Xiao Qi nodded and followed.

"I don't need it either."

Bai Xiaobai puffed out her cheeks, took a few deep breaths, and continued to extend her fair and round fingers.

"A 30/70 split?"

"hehe......"

Chang Ling chuckled and gave Bai Xiaobai a look that said, "Look, I need those two crooked and deformed things of yours."

Bai Xiaobai practically gritted her teeth, "A fifty-fifty split, that's..."

Before he could finish speaking, Changling, who had just boasted that he didn't need spirit stones, flew to the edge of the Purple Bamboo Forest at an incredible speed.

"How much do you need? Is cutting down this entire forest enough?"

Xiao Qi also condensed her spiritual power, and a small iceberg appeared above her palm.

"Little White, is there enough ice? And how many Spirit-Gathering Fruits do you need? I'll go pick some for you right now."

Bai Xiaobai was amused and annoyed by Changling and Xiaoqi's actions. She frowned slightly and rolled her eyes in a cute and innocent way.

"You guys are really something..."

The thought of having to split the spirit stones she earned in the future 50/50 made her feel a pang of heartache, but that was all she could do for now.

Furthermore, Xiao Qi possesses a spiritual space and cultivates ice-based techniques, making her practically a walking refrigerator.

With him around, my business plans within the Qingxiao Sect can be implemented more effectively.

Although the Spirit Gathering Fruit Tea needs to be made, cultivation cannot be neglected, as there are still matters to be invested in.

Besides, last-minute preparation always yields better results.

Moreover, Changling is now willing to cooperate, so cutting bamboo tubes is a good opportunity for her and Changling to work together.

So she stretched out her chubby little hand and waved to Changling.

"Sister Changling, aren't we supposed to be cultivating? Why don't we chop bamboo together and have some fun?"

Changling didn't hesitate for long and flew over in a flash.

To fit Bai Xiaobai's body, it actively shrunk the sword's blade.

Looking at the small and delicate sword, Bai Xiaobai hesitated for a moment before raising her little hand.

This was the first time she had truly held Changling in her hands.

She had already made up her mind, after all, the person she had signed a soul contract with was the infamous Godslayer.

Given his own cultivation level and Changling's arrogant nature, he would definitely find it difficult to control the sword when he first wielded it, and it would certainly not go smoothly.

But the moment his fingertips gripped the hilt of the sword, what he expected did not happen.

As a surge of intense yet gentle spiritual energy meandered from her fingertips into her limbs and bones, she felt as if her blood was boiling.

Warm spiritual energy coursed through her limbs and bones, flowing slowly through her blood vessels, causing her blood to throb with heat.

As a subtle warmth spread from her heart to her entire body, Bai Xiaobai felt even her fingertips tingling slightly.

The force that should have been extremely impactful did not collide with her body; instead, it blended perfectly with her.

There was no discomfort whatsoever, only ultimate resonance and acceptance.

Bai Xiaobai paused slightly, looking down at the short sword in her hand that had shrunk to fit her body shape, her large eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment.

And suddenly an incredibly strong thought surged into her mind—this sword should have belonged to her, and she was absolutely capable of wielding it.

Changling was equally shocked and surprised. It never expected that Bai Xiaobai, who was at the first level of Qi Refining, would make its domineering and sharp sword energy gradually become calm.

Even deep in his soul, he harbored a certain longing for her touch.

Most importantly, it once again sensed that domineering and ancient aura that made the sword submit to Bai Xiaobai.

It was precisely because of this ancient aura that it chose to sign a soul contract with Bai Xiaobai in the Thousand Treasures Cave.

Now, only half a year later, this ancient aura is even more domineering, clearer, and makes the sword feel even less inclined to resist.

Moreover, it has a strong intuition that this ancient aura is like something alive.

Perhaps it is currently asleep or sealed away.

In short, there exists something inside the little guy's body that even he fears.

But what exactly is that thing?

And Shen Ji, the unfathomable peak master of Xiaoyao Peak, didn't he notice the existence inside the little guy's body?

Just as Changling was still making wild guesses, she heard a soft, sweet little voice.

"Sister Changling, don't you feel that you were born to be my sword?"

Upon hearing this, Changling suppressed the chaotic thoughts in her mind.

"Who was born to be your sword? You're only at the first level of Qi Refining, so keep cultivating. Once you become a true powerhouse, I might consider it. But for now, our relationship is simply one of cooperation."

"Alright, enough with the nonsense. Calm your mind, gather all the spiritual energy within you, and focus on the purple bamboo forest before you."

Upon hearing what Changling said, Bai Xiaobai pouted and muttered a couple of words softly.

"It drank someone's blood and then turned its back on them. This broken sword truly has no heart."

Changling naturally heard what she was muttering, but she didn't argue with her anymore.

Following Changling's instructions, Bai Xiaobai took a deep breath. Then, she slightly raised her arm and gently swung it down at a thick bamboo pole in front of her.

There was no harsh chopping sound, only a soft "snap".

The purplish bamboo pole snapped in two with a snap, the cut clean and smooth, without leaving a single burr.

The wind brushed against Bai Xiaobai's soft hair. She held the short sword in her hand and looked at the neatly broken bamboo tubes scattered on the ground. Suddenly, a new and comforting warmth welled up in her heart.

"So this is what it feels like to wield a sword. This is so much fun!"

Xiaoqi nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this.

"Not bad, not bad, Xiaobai is quite quick to learn."

Changling was naturally satisfied, but it wouldn't praise Bai Xiaobai like Xiaoqi did.

"It's just a section of bamboo, don't get too cocky. Your business empire and Spirit-Gathering Fruit Tea require much more than just this one bamboo pole. Keep going."

The feeling of succeeding on the first swing of the sword greatly boosted Bai Xiaobai's confidence.

"That makes sense, let's continue."