After transmigrating into the body of the Jade Rat Spirit, I became Nezha's adopted sister.

Sun Wukong turned to look at her, his golden eyes gleaming, and laughed heartily, "Of course! When I, Old Sun, come out, I'll take you on a wild ride through heaven and earth! I'll show you something!"

"It's a deal!" Bai Yeying's eyes sparkled.

He chatted with Sun Wukong for a while, mainly listening to his stories about how he made a ruckus in the Heavenly Palace, descended into the Dragon Palace, and stormed the Underworld.

Of course, it had been artistically embellished by him, but Bai Yeying was still captivated by it, sometimes marveling and sometimes bursting into laughter.

Before we knew it, the sun was already setting in the west.

"Alright, little mouse, it's getting late, let's go back." Sun Wukong urged her, "Be careful on the road. Don't slack off in your practice, next time you come, let me, your old Sun, see if your whip has improved."

"Okay! Great Sage, take care! I'll definitely bring more delicious food next time!" Bai Yeying got up, carefully packed her bundle, and placed the remaining food and water pouch within Sun Wukong's reach.

She took one last look at the head emerging from the rubble, waved her hand forcefully, then turned around, lightly touched the ground with her toes, and her figure transformed into a wisp of smoke, merging into the vast twilight.

On the way back, Bai Yeying felt exceptionally cheerful.

The Great Sage's guidance enlightened her, and the anxiety and distracting thoughts she had caused because of Nezha seemed to be blown away by the evening breeze in the mountains.

Yes, stay true to yourself and improve your skills.

Bai Yeying, after all, was a demon who had received verbal approval from the Great Sage Equaling Heaven and was able to gain a foothold in Trapped Sky Mountain!

As long as she doesn't cause trouble and focuses on her cultivation, earning a living through her own abilities, who can do anything to her?

Thinking about it this way, I straightened my back a bit.

She took a breath of the crisp mountain air, feeling the vibrant demonic energy within her, and quickened her pace, rushing towards Trapped Sky Mountain like a fleeting shadow.

Bai Yeying returned to the Bottomless Cave of Trapped Sky Mountain as dusk fell, her steps so light she almost floated.

The cave was quiet; the little demons had probably all gone to find food or cultivate, with only the fluorite on the wall emitting a soft light.

She threw her bundle onto the stone bed and rolled onto it, spreading out in a starfish shape.

"That feels so good!" She looked up at the stone ceiling with its natural textures carved out above her and let out a long sigh of relief.

Going to see the Great Sage is always a happy thing, even if it's just listening to him brag or watching him eat. It makes her feel that the world isn't so bad and that she's not so lonely.

In the days that followed, she resumed her regular cultivation routine.

The only difference is the mindset. Before, there was a sense of urgency that "if I don't get stronger quickly, I might be in trouble."

Now it's more about curiosity: "I want to see how far I can go."

She practiced whip techniques, body movements, concealment, earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique that allows one to escape from the earth), and even occasionally transformed back into her original form to run wildly in the mountains and forests. She enjoyed it all immensely.

Under Cuiluo and the others' care, the cave dwelling is becoming more and more like a home.

Teng Han, along with several strong little demons, opened up several side rooms and even set up a reception room.

Cuiluo transplanted several clumps of shade-loving spiritual herbs from somewhere and placed them in a well-ventilated, dimly lit spot in the cave. Their tender greenness added a lot of vitality to the stone cave.

Huang Wu then picked up many trinkets that his wife might like, which he had found during his mountain patrol.

For example, smooth pebbles, or oddly shaped branches, or colorful bird feathers.

They were piled up on a special stone shelf at the cave entrance, euphemistically called a treasure storage area.

Bai Yeying couldn't help but laugh every time she saw the increasingly full stone shelf.

These little demons, with their simple and sincere hearts, warmed the heart of this woman who had only recently become a nun.

In her spare time from cultivation, she also began to feel a little bored.

The scenery of Xiankong Mountain is beautiful and it has a lot of spiritual energy, but after looking at it for a long time, it's just so-so.

Deep down, she's still a modern person, someone who loves excitement and is full of curiosity.

"Cuiluo," she asked the vine spirit who was tending to her herbs after finishing her whip practice, wiping away her sweat, "Are there any lively places around here? Like, a human market?"

Upon hearing this, Cuiluo straightened up and thought for a moment: "Lively? About a hundred li to the east, after crossing two mountain peaks, there seems to be an official road. If you follow the official road for several dozen li, there's a fairly large town. I heard it's called Qingshi Town. They have a market every five or ten days, it's very lively. But..."

She hesitated for a moment: "Madam, human towns are crowded and chaotic, with government officials and itinerant Taoist priests among them. Wouldn't it be a bit risky for us fairies to go?"

Bai Yeying's eyes lit up: "It's okay! I'll just go take a look, I won't stay long, I won't cause any trouble, I promise I'll stay quietly!"

She shook Cuiluo's arm: "Okay Cuiluo, just tell me the specific way, and lend me some human clothes, ordinary ones will do."

Cuiluo couldn't refuse her, so she had to explain the route in detail. She then rummaged through her belongings and found a set of coarse cloth clothes that she used to wear when she transformed into human form to go down the mountain to exchange for salt.

A blue indigo top and a matching skirt, made of ordinary material and with a simple style, perfectly suited Bai Yeying's desire for a low-key look.

"Madam, please be careful," Cuiluo said anxiously as she tidied her hair. "Keep your demonic aura in check, don't flaunt your wealth, and don't get into any arguments. Come back as soon as you're done watching the show."

"Okay, okay!" Bai Yeying looked at her reflection in the basin. The girl in the mirror wore simple clothes and no makeup, yet her natural beauty was undeniable. She nodded in satisfaction and then tried to completely suppress her demonic aura until she looked no different from an ordinary human girl.

"I'm leaving!" She waved to Cuiluo, and with a flicker of her body, she floated out of the cave and headed east.

Following the route pointed out by Cuiluo, Bai Yeying traversed mountains and ridges and indeed found a fairly smooth official road.

Occasionally, horse-drawn carriages and oxcarts would creak and groan by on the road, along with traveling merchants carrying loads and farmers carrying firewood.

She blended into the crowd, slowed her pace, and looked around with curiosity.

The closer you get to Qingshi Town, the denser the population becomes.

When she saw the city gate, Bai Yeying followed the crowd into the city. The noisy waves mixed with various smells rushed towards her, creating a vibrant atmosphere of everyday life.

"Candied hawthorn berries! Sweet and crunchy candied hawthorn berries!"

"Fresh greens! Just picked from the field!"

"Take a look, take a look! This is a family-inherited plaster, specially formulated to treat bruises and sprains!"

"Please come in, sir! Hot wine and dishes will be served shortly!"

Bai Yeying's ears were filled with all sorts of sounds, and her eyes couldn't take it all in. She looked left and right, finding everything novel and fascinating.

She strolled along the main street. There were all kinds of shops on both sides of the road, with signs hanging at the door and shop assistants greeting customers warmly.

Vendors crowded the open spaces on both sides of the street, some setting up simple wooden frames, others simply spreading a cloth on the ground, selling needles and thread, bamboo woven utensils, pottery bowls and jars, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Bai Yeying stopped in front of a stall selling hair ornaments and handkerchiefs, picking up a pale yellow silk flower to examine it. The stall owner, a friendly middle-aged woman, said, "Young lady, why not buy one? It suits your delicate features perfectly! Three coins a flower, cheap!"

She touched her pockets; Cuiluo had given her a few copper coins. She counted out three, bought a silk flower, and pinned it to her hair. Looking at herself in the small bronze mirror the stall owner had lent her, she couldn't help but smile.

Continuing on, she was drawn by a sweet aroma. It was a sugar painting stall. The old artist used a copper spoon to scoop up melted sugar syrup, and with a flick of his wrist, various patterns appeared on the stone slab. After cooling, he would stick the sugar paintings onto a bamboo skewer, creating sugar paintings that he could hold and lick. A circle of eager children surrounded her.

Bai Yeying squeezed in as well, completely absorbed in the performance. Once the old craftsman finished making a butterfly that seemed ready to take flight, she immediately pulled out two coins: "Uncle, I want this!"