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

The two rode on clouds away from the Cloud Tower Palace and arrived at layers of clouds.

Bai Yeying opened her eyes wide and murmured, "So beautiful..."

Nezha walked above the sea of ​​clouds and looked at the starry sky.

Bai Yeying followed, a thought suddenly striking her: "Why did you bring me here?"

Nezha was silent for a moment before saying, "If you want to bring it, then bring it."

Bai Yeying didn't ask any more questions. She simply gazed at the scenery quietly.

The two found a clean spot to sit down. After some time, Bai Yeying felt awkward and turned to look at him.

Under the starlight, his profile looked much softer, less sharp than usual, and more youthful and handsome.

Bai Yeying was somewhat lost in thought.

"What are you looking at?" Nezha noticed her gaze and raised an eyebrow.

"Because you're beautiful," Bai Yeying said frankly. "The more you look at a beautiful woman under the moon, the more invigorated you become."

Nezha was taken aback by her bluntness, his ears turning red: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"I'm serious." Bai Yeying leaned closer, resting her chin on her hand as she looked at him. "With your handsome appearance, Third Prince, there must be many celestial maidens in Heaven who are fond of you, right?"

Nezha glanced at her: "What's it to you?"

"Just curious," Bai Yeying said, her eyes crinkling into crescents. "Is there any fairy who particularly captivates your heart?"

"No," Nezha answered crisply.

"Really not?" Bai Yeying didn't believe it. "What about the Seven Fairies? What about Chang'e? And the fairies of Yaochi..."

"Stop being so noisy." Nezha interrupted her, flicking her forehead. "Mind your own business."

Bai Yeying covered her forehead, unconvinced: "I was just asking. Speaking of which, Third Prince, aren't you at the age where you should be settling down? Haven't you really considered it?"

Nezha stared at her for a long time, then suddenly said, "Do you think I should consider it?"

"Well..." Bai Yeying was stumped by the question. "I think that when the time is right, he'll naturally consider it. Someone like the Third Prince will definitely marry a beautiful and talented fairy who is his equal..."

"Marrying someone of equal social standing?" Nezha scoffed. "When have I, Nezha, ever cared about such things?"

"Then what do you care about?" Bai Yeying asked subconsciously.

Nezha did not answer immediately. He looked up at the stars, where moonlight shattered into countless silver scales in the sea of ​​clouds.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "What I care about is sincerity."

Those five simple words sent a jolt through Bai Yeying's heart.

She suddenly understood. This seemingly unruly and arrogant third prince actually longed for sincerity more than anyone else.

"You will meet someone," Bai Yeying said softly. "You will definitely meet someone who truly cares for you."

Nezha turned to look at her, his phoenix eyes reflecting the moonlight, deep and unfathomable.

"Perhaps." He looked away and poured himself another glass of wine. "But before that, I need to train you, this troublemaker, first."

"I'm not a troublemaker!" Bai Yeying protested.

"What else could you be but a troublemaker? Stealing precious candles, kidnapping Tang Sanzang, and now you're just hanging around in my Cloud Tower Palace eating and drinking for free," Nezha scolded.

"I'm not eating and drinking for free! I work every day!" Bai Yeying argued. "Besides, I'm your disciple now. Isn't it only natural for a master to support his disciple?"

"Who is your master?" Nezha raised an eyebrow.

"You!" Bai Yeying retorted confidently, "You taught me marksmanship and guided my training; what else could you be but my master?"

Nezha was amused by her robber logic: "Fine, then starting tomorrow, you'll pay your tuition."

"I have no money," Bai Yeying said stubbornly. "How about... I work for you to pay off my debt?"

"Work?" Nezha looked her up and down. "With your skinny arms and legs, what can you do?"

"I can do so many things!" Bai Yeying counted on her fingers, "Organizing ancient texts, cleaning the palace, tending to the flowers and plants, and even acting as a sparring partner! See how useful I am!"

Nezha couldn't help but laugh as he watched her earnestly listing her strengths.

That smile was like the first melting of ice and snow, a gentle spring breeze.

Bai Yeying was stunned for a moment.

"Silly girl." Nezha's smile faded, but the amusement lingered in his eyes. "Let's go back."

The two rode the clouds back.

Bai Yeying secretly glanced at the red-clad boy beside her, a strange feeling welling up inside her.

She suddenly wished the road could be longer, and that time could stop at this moment.

"By the way, I've registered you for the martial arts tournament."

"real?"

"Okay, so from now on, you'd better practice like crazy. If you dare embarrass me..."

"I definitely won't let you down!" Bai Yeying clenched her fist. "I'm going to get into the top three and enter the Heavenly Book Pavilion!"

"That's ambitious." Nezha's lips curled up slightly. "But ambition alone isn't enough. Starting tomorrow, the training will be doubled."

"Double it up, I'll double it!" Bai Yeying declared with high spirits.

.............

Back at Yunlou Palace, Bai Yeying lay on the bed but couldn't fall asleep.

Her mind was filled with images of the sea of ​​clouds, moonlight, stars, and Nezha's sincere words.

She turned over, looked out the window, and felt a jumble of thoughts.

She didn't know when it started, but her feelings for Nezha had become more than just gratitude and dependence.

She would be happy all day because of his praise, her heart would race when he got close, and she would overthink when he occasionally showed her tenderness.

Is this what liking someone means?

Bai Yeying was startled by her own thought. She liked Nezha?

But why should she like him? She was just a lowly demon burdened with sin, while he was a renowned war god in Heaven. The difference between them was like heaven and earth.

But feelings are never logical. Like a seed planted in the heart, they take root and sprout without you even realizing it.

Bai Yeying sighed and buried her face in the pillow.

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. The most important thing now is cultivation; as for the rest, I'll leave it to fate.

However, once feelings begin to blossom, they can no longer be ignored.

In the days that followed, Bai Yeying found herself becoming increasingly concerned about Nezha's every move.

She would feel uneasy at his casual glance, inexplicably annoyed when he spoke an extra word to other female immortals, and even blush and feel her heart race when she dreamed of him.

Nezha naturally noticed this change as well.

During the shooting practice that day, Bai Yeying was clearly distracted, making a series of mistakes on a simple move.

"Stop, what's wrong with you today?"

"Huh? No, it's nothing." Bai Yeying came to her senses, somewhat flustered.

Nezha stared at her for a long time, then suddenly said, "You've been acting very strangely lately."

"Is there?"

Bai Yeying forced herself to remain calm: "I'm probably just too tired."

Nezha didn't speak, he just looked at her. His phoenix eyes seemed to see right through people, leaving Bai Yeying nowhere to hide.

"Forget it, no more practice today." Nezha put away his gun. "Go and rest."

"I can still practice!" Bai Yeying said hurriedly.

"In your current state, any training you do will be a waste of time." Nezha turned around. "Go rest and get yourself in better shape before we talk again."

Bai Yeying watched his retreating figure, feeling a pang of annoyance.

She knew she wasn't in a good state, but the more she tried to concentrate, the easier it was for her mind to wander.

That night, she tossed and turned, finally unable to resist getting up and going to the library.

Instead of overthinking, find something to do.

She began to organize the unclassified books, forcing herself to concentrate.

After some time, I heard footsteps behind me.