My cultivation disguise has been exposed by Xiao Sizi.

Li Chen sat to the side, shaking his head helplessly.

This girl, as long as she has food and fun, has long forgotten about her father and mother who are far away in Chang'an.

"My benefactor, little fairy."

The head of the Luo family walked forward with a beaming smile, bowing slightly, his attitude extremely respectful.

"It's late at night. You two have traveled a long way and defied fate for my daughter. You must be exhausted."

"I have already arranged the best villa within the clan for the two of you to rest in. What do you think, my benefactor?"

Li Chen stood up and casually patted the wrinkles on the hem of his clothes.

"Thank you for your trouble, Patriarch Luo."

"When in Rome, do as the host says. Lead the way."

The head of the Luo family repeatedly said he dared not accept such praise, and personally carried a guiding glass lamp that emitted a soft spiritual light, walking at the front to lead the way.

A cool night breeze caressed the vast mansion of the Luo family.

The group walked through the ornately decorated corridors, around an inner lake filled with dazzling spiritual flowers, and arrived at a quiet and elegant courtyard.

This villa is named "Juxian Pavilion".

As its name suggests, it is a forbidden area used by the Luo family to entertain their most distinguished guests.

As soon as they stepped into the gate, a dense, almost tangible white mist-like spiritual energy rushed towards them.

In the center of the courtyard, a small spring was flowing gently.

The area is surrounded by ancient purple bamboo, which makes a clear, crisp sound like jade striking each other when the wind blows.

The room's furnishings were so luxurious that it was outrageous.

The carpet laid on the ground is made of rare deep-sea ice silkworm silk, which is soft to the touch and warm in winter and cool in summer.

The light source is a top-grade East Sea luminous pearl, the size of a fist, capable of nourishing the spirit.

"My benefactor, this place is the core of the Luo family's spiritual vein array."

The head of the Luo family introduced the situation cautiously, afraid that Li Chen might have the slightest dissatisfaction.

"Nine interconnected defensive formations have been set up around it, making it absolutely quiet, and no one dares to disturb it."

"Please rest assured, both of you. If you have any requests, simply crush the jade talisman by your bedside, and the entire Luo family will be at your beck and call."

With a casual sweep of his divine sense, Li Chen thoroughly investigated the details of the courtyard.

Its defenses are passable, and its spiritual energy is barely adequate.

Although it cannot compare to the extravagance of the Tang Dynasty's Taiji Palace, it is already considered to have given everything it has in this remote little world.

"Patriarch Luo, you're very kind. You can go about your business now."

Li Chen nodded and saw off the reluctant head of the Luo family.

In the courtyard, only Li Chen and his sister remained, along with Luo Qingyi who had been following them.

Luo Qingyi had already changed into a light pink dress.

After Bai Yaoyao's treatment, she not only recovered from her terminal illness, but her skin also became as white and tender as a peeled egg.

At this moment, she was looking down, her hands folded in front of her, her eyes glancing at Si Zi from time to time, as if she was struggling with something.

"Sister Qingyi, aren't you going to bed?"

Sizi rubbed her sleepy eyes and yawned.

The two little balls on top of her head also swayed listlessly.

Looking at Sizi's adorable appearance is enough to make your heart flutter.

Luo Qingyi finally couldn't hold back any longer.

She quickly stepped forward, squatted down, and looked Sizi in the eye.

Those beautiful eyes were now sparkling with tiny stars of "love".

She stretched out her slender hand and gently took Sizi's chubby, soft little hand in hers.

"Little Sister Sizi".

Luo Qingyi's voice was so gentle it seemed like it could melt water.

"This Gathering Immortals Pavilion is nice, but it's so lonely sleeping alone."

"My sister's room is in the Cherry Blossom Garden next door, where there are many beautiful glowing butterflies."

"Tonight...would you like to come to my room and sleep with me?"

Luo Qingyi's eyes were full of anticipation.

She really adored this quirky little girl who had saved her life.

If I could fall asleep at night holding such a soft and cute little dumpling, it would be the happiest thing in the world.

however.

Faced with this gentle invitation radiating maternal warmth.

Si Zi's reaction was beyond Luo Qingyi's expectations.

The little girl's mouth, which had been yawning, instantly closed.

She decisively pulled her small hand out of Luo Qingyi's palm.

then.

Sizi took a small step back and tried to puff out her small chest.

Two chubby little hands were firmly placed on her hips.

On that delicately sculpted face, she forced out an expression that said, "I am very serious" and "I am very mature."

"Big sister, no way!"

Sizi shook her head seriously, her childish voice carrying a firm but resolute rejection.

Why?

Luo Qingyi was stunned for a moment, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

"Did you do something wrong, sister, that made Sizi unhappy?"

No.

Si Zi raised a delicate little index finger and waved it in front of Luo Qingyi, starting her lecturing mode.

"Mother said that Sizi has grown up."

"Sizi is a big girl now, an adult! She's not a three-year-old anymore!"

"Adults shouldn't sleep with just anyone. Adults should sleep alone; that shows maturity and composure!"

The little girl raised her proud chin.

"So, Shiko wants to sleep in this big room by herself. She doesn't want to be a baby at her older sister's!"

Listening to this flawed yet logically consistent "Declaration of Independence".

Li Chen, standing to the side, had his lips twitching uncontrollably.

He covered his face with his hands, barely managing to suppress his laughter.

His maturity and composure are incredible.

I don't know which little devil it was, but back in Chang'an, whenever there was thunder, he would run to his room barefoot, clutching his pillow, crying and insisting on squeezing into his bed to listen to a story before he would go to sleep.

Now that they're out in the open, they're putting on airs of being profound.

Luo Qingyi was also amused by Si Zi's mature demeanor.

The feeling of disappointment vanished instantly.

She knew all too well that reasoning with this proud and greedy little guy was useless.

We have to use some "special methods".

Luo Qingyi was not discouraged, nor did she get up.

She remained squatting in front of the rhinoceros, a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth revealing a mysterious smile.

"Oh dear, that's such a pity."

Luo Qingyi sighed with feigned regret, deliberately drawing out the sound.

"My sister thought that Sizi would agree."

As she spoke, she reached out and casually adjusted the hem of her skirt.

"Well, I noticed you didn't seem to have finished eating at the banquet tonight."

"So I specially instructed the kitchen to prepare a unique, specially made late-night snack in my room."

Upon hearing the words "late-night snack".

Jizi, who had been maintaining a proud pose with her hands on her hips, suddenly perked up her ears.

The two little balls on top of their heads, like antennas, instantly received the crucial signal.