I am Guhuoniao, not an umbrella demon, please do not disturb me.

In this tense atmosphere, we passed through the thick fog in just over ten minutes. Looking back, the dense fog, with visibility no more than twenty meters, had completely disappeared, as if it had never existed in this world.

This barrier is quite interesting; it almost completely isolates the entire world. Without special methods, even if you enter the barrier's area, you can't see anything.

After the merfolk escorted Bai Qingyu and Ji Xuan out, they entered the sea without saying a word.

It wasn't that he disliked Bai Qingyu, but simply that he didn't want to communicate with her. In his view, the sea race was superior to the land demon race. Since Bai Qingyu didn't take the initiative to contact him, he naturally wouldn't contact Bai Qingyu either.

"Walk."

Bai Qingyu clapped her hands, and with her demonic power, she scooped up a huge whale from the sea. Just like when she came, she took Ji Xuan's hand and stepped onto the whale's body.

The demonic power swept away the whale's back, and Bai Qingyu sat down cross-legged. Ji Xuan sat beside her and looked around, somewhat puzzled. Normally, after leaving the Sea Kingdom, shouldn't they fly back as fast as possible? How long would it take to swim while sitting on the whale's back?

"In comparison, this is what I consider safe."

The power of destiny enveloped the entire whale, including the two of them. If other cultivators were to pass by at this moment, they would subconsciously ignore them.

Moving forward at a steady pace, the whale's swimming speed was not slow thanks to Bai Qingyu's demonic power.

On the vast sea, it was still night. Fortunately, Bai Qingyu had taken precautions and left a location in the direction of the land, so that it could be sensed once it left the sea kingdom's barrier, otherwise it would have been really troublesome.

She couldn't fully unleash her demonic power for fear of being discovered, but without the perception of demonic power, she couldn't determine her direction for a while, since she was in the deep sea, far, far away from the land.

"Is there really no problem with the Heavenly Cult and the Sea Clan joining forces?"

Bathed in the silvery moonlight and with the sea breeze blowing gently, Bai Qingyu tidied her long hair, which had been ruffled by the wind, and looked at Ji Xuan.

Joining forces is not a problem, but it is somewhat unreasonable for the human race to join forces with other races to deal with the human race. No matter how fiercely the Heavenly Sect and the Heavenly Sun Palace fight, Bai Qingyu does not think it is a big deal. However, once the sea race is involved, it becomes a bit strange.

Human infighting, no matter how fierce, is still a private matter within our own borders. But the sea race is a genuine foreign race, and one that is about to invade.

"Auntie wants to talk about the relationship between humans and sea creatures, right?" Ji Xuan was quick-witted and understood what Bai Qingyu wanted to say as soon as she opened her mouth.

“Yes, I know the Heavenly Cult doesn’t care about this. If they can join forces with the demon race, they can naturally join forces with the sea race. However, the sea race is not the same as the land demon race. The two are completely different in nature. If the Heavenly Cult joins forces with the sea race, it will definitely provoke a strong backlash from the human race.”

Bai Qingyu shifted his gaze from Ji Xuan to the starry sky. "The major sects of the human race appear to be on good terms but are actually constantly fighting amongst themselves. Once the Heavenly Sect and the Sea Clan join forces, the major sects of the human race will inevitably unite to fight against the enemy."

This is what Bai Qingyu is most worried about. With the major sects of the human race joining forces, the Heavenly Sect and the Sea Clan are really no match for them.

Ji Xuan lowered her eyes and leaned slowly against Bai Qingyu, also gazing up at the starry sky.

She definitely understood the reasoning Bai Qingyu was talking about, and she had also discussed it with her father. The answer she received was simple: she didn't need to worry about this matter.

Even if she understands, what good will it do? The cult leader definitely knows more than she does.

"Forget it, this isn't something you need to worry about. Your father must have his reasons for making this decision. Instead, you should focus on your pregnancy. Are you planning to stay with me or go to your father's?"

"Thank you, Auntie, but I'd better go to my father's instead, so as not to trouble you any further..."

“How could it be a burden? It’s not a burden at all. I’ve raised so many kids at home and I’ve never felt that way. You’re actually one of my kids, well, half a kid. So, compared to the burden, I’m more worried about your safety.”

Bai Qingyu pulled Ji Xuan's hand and held it in her palm. "I suggest that you don't go back to the Heavenly Sect recently. I am an outsider, but I can tell from the incident in the Sea Kingdom that there must be a traitor within your Heavenly Sect."

“As soon as you go back, the news will be exposed. Actually, it doesn’t matter if it’s exposed or not. The problem is how to make these cultivators believe that it was only you who came out, and that Changsheng did not come out.”

"At that time, in order to force Changsheng to show himself, and also for the secret of the Sea Kingdom, they will definitely target you. It will be dangerous for you to stay in the Heavenly Sect. Your father and your uncles and aunts cannot stay by your side forever."

Bai Qingyu was only talking about scenarios that were very likely to happen. In general, staying in the Heavenly Sect was not as good as staying in the Divine Phoenix Residence.

“But…” Ji Xuan hesitated.

"If you don't absolutely need to go back, then stay with me. I'll protect your safety."

"Won't this bother Auntie?"

"will not."

"What about the rest of the family...?"

"No, don't worry, don't overthink it. You stayed at my place for a while, so you know the atmosphere there."

"Ok."

Silence fell, and the only sound was the swimming of whales. Bai Qingyu knew why Ji Xuan hesitated; she was worried about troubling her, mainly because Ji Xuan was pregnant. It was alright now, but as the days went by and her belly grew bigger, she might have to trouble others.

Bai Qingyu said that no matter how strong her cultivation was, what use was it? On the contrary, she had to be extra careful about the child in her womb because of her strength.

It's like holding an egg. For an ordinary person, holding an egg in their hand won't break if they're careful. But for a cultivator, the egg will shatter easily if they're not careful, because their power is too strong and the egg is too fragile.

When she went to Bai Qingyu, one of the questions she asked was whether cultivation would affect the child.

This wasn't a thought that popped into her head; she genuinely felt this way.

Even the most basic daily cultivation level is affected, not to mention other aspects.

It wasn't until dawn that Bai Qingyu saw land, the very place where she had set sail. Further inland were fishing villages and Black Mountain.

It's worth mentioning that the original intention of this voyage was to look for news of Ara, but she forgot about it halfway through the journey. After arriving in the Sea Kingdom, she didn't have time to think about it. She was either in contact with Suzuka Gozen or worried about the child in Ji Xuan's belly. It wasn't until she arrived at the fishing village that she remembered that Ara's matter had not yet been resolved.

Bai Qingyu returned the whale and flew towards Black Mountain with Ji Xuan, intending to give some things to the Black Wolf Demon.

Whether the Black Wolf Demon is the Dog God or not is unknown and unimportant. What matters is that if you take someone else's sacred fruit, you should return something of similar value.

This sacred fruit seems to have a great use for her; she has a vague feeling about it. In any case, keeping it is definitely the right thing to do, as it might come in handy someday.

Upon arriving at Black Mountain, Bai Qingyu gave the Black Wolf Demon several fruits that were even more potent than the Sacred Fruit. After bidding him farewell, he simply transformed into his true form, placing Ji Xuan on his back and hiding her within his feathers.

Now that she's back, she's not afraid of the cultivators' investigation. As long as there's no evidence that she went to sea and no discovery of Ji Xuan's existence, there's no problem.

The main body of Bai Qingyu is very large, with a wingspan that has long exceeded 100 meters, making it a truly colossal creature.

If you really want to calculate it, her wingspan is over 140 meters, a terrifying number. At least among the demons Bai Qingyu knows, there is no demon whose size can compare to hers.

Unfortunately, while the main body is very large, the growth of a human form is quite limited.

Bai Qingyu never wanted to be a little girl's mother. After all, she was an aunt and the head of the family. A mature and sophisticated style was the path she should take.

She's pretty much a mature, sophisticated woman now.

Hmm, a bit of a mature woman.

"Don't underestimate this demon from Black Mountain just because he's weak. I dare say he'll definitely grow into a powerful demon in the future, at least at the Integration stage."

On the way back, Bai Qingyu spoke up.

Ji Xuan nestled inside Bai Qingyu's feathers, also finding it novel, as it was the first time she had seen Bai Qingyu's true form.

"Your aunt speaks of it so highly?"

"Yes, I have seen many, many monsters. Apart from the monsters around me, he is the one who left the deepest impression on me. You could say he is ignorant and arrogant. In my opinion, with such a mindset, daring to take risks and having talent, he will inevitably grow in the end. Of course, the ending may not be very good."

The black and white gradient wings, like an ink painting, pierced the sky. Bai Qingyu was extremely fast, and the thick dark clouds were parted as if a path was being carved out of them.

Some cultivators discovered her, but no one stopped her.

They were running around trying to figure out the direction Bai Qingyu was flying from.

It was indeed by the sea, but no one could be sure whether Bai Qingyu had actually flown back from the Sea Kingdom, and no one bothered to ask.

"Auntie, is this really okay for us?"

"It's alright, whether I'm high-profile or low-profile, it's the same. This isn't the sea, it's empty and there are no cultivators here. Once we're on land, we can't hide even if we want to. Instead, it will make those guys suspicious. Since I flew back so openly, they will definitely think that I didn't find the Sea Kingdom at all. I did this to relieve the pressure on the Sea Kingdom and divert their attention."

After Bai Qingyu said that, Ji Xuan thought about it carefully and it seemed to make sense. Those self-righteous guys would definitely think that way.

All the way to Tongzhou, Bai Qingyu shrunk her body and landed inside the barrier of the Divine Phoenix Residence. She put Ji Xuan down without anyone noticing that she had brought Ji Xuan back.

She was still confident in the barrier of the Divine Phoenix Residence. It wasn't as abnormal as the one in the Sea Kingdom, but it was more than enough to prevent even a Mahayana cultivator from spying.

As soon as the door opened, a small figure rushed over, calling out in her sweet, childlike voice.

"mother!"

Bai Xiaoya almost tripped over her own feet and fell, but luckily she fell right in front of Bai Qingyu and landed in his arms as he was half-squatting.

The little girl is not even five years old yet; she's still a tiny baby.

"Mom, where have you been these past few days? Xiaoya misses you so much."

Bai Xiaoya hugged Bai Qingyu's neck tightly, and her misty eyes soon began to well up with tears. A few drops fell on Bai Qingyu, and then she buried her face in Bai Qingyu's arms, looking quite aggrieved. In fact, she wiped her tears on Bai Qingyu's chest.

“Mother went to a very, very far place these past few days. It was very dangerous there, and we couldn’t take the children with us. But Mother is back now, isn’t she?”

Bai Qingyu picked up Bai Xiaoya and turned to look at Ji Xuan, "Let's go, Xuan'er. There's a spare room. I'll help you tidy up later."

I went inside and closed the door; everyone in the house was there.

Upon seeing Bai Qingyu return, they immediately surrounded her.

"Don't worry about me, everyone. I'm fine and not injured. I just encountered a little accident on this trip and brought back a girl along the way."

Bai Qingyu stepped aside, and Ji Xuan greeted everyone somewhat awkwardly, "Um, everyone, it's been a long time. How have you been lately?"

"It's good that you're back." Zhen Tian wanted to reach out and hug Bai Xiaoya, but Bai Xiaoya clung tightly to Bai Qingyu and refused to get down no matter what.

This girl and Bai Qingyu have always lived together and have never been separated for such a long time. She started throwing a tantrum at Zhentian last night, insisting on going to see Bai Qingyu. It took a while to coax her into it.

Shaking his head helplessly, Zhen Tian looked at Ji Xuan and said, "Xuan'er, it's been a long time."

"Yes, Sister Zhentian, it's been a long time."

"Zhen Tian, ​​Xuan'er will be staying with us for a long time. Help her tidy up her room later."

“Okay.” Zhen Tian nodded.

After Bai Qingyu finished speaking, he walked to Qingji's side and asked, "Qingji, do you still have that book you bought last time, um... the one about human pregnancy and childbirth?"

Kiyohime was happy to see Bai Qingyu return. The thing she feared most in her life was waiting, especially waiting for an uncertain future.

Hearing Bai Qingyu's words, Qingji asked in confusion, "The book is with me, does Aunt want to see it?"

"Correct."

As soon as Bai Qingyu nodded, the little snake and the spider lily looked over with slightly shocked expressions.

It's worth noting that Bai Qingyu's previous review of this book wasn't very effective.

She is not human, and she will never get pregnant.

Why do I suddenly need this book today...?

What terrible things have happened these past few days?

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Volume Two: Journey Through the Demon Book - Chapter Thirty-Six: Chaos Abounds!