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

Or... how about carving some other little trinket?

Bai Yeying stopped in her tracks, her eyes brightened for a moment, then dimmed again.

Last time, her performance of the jade fish holding a plum blossom was already beyond her usual level, but all she got in return was the word "ugly".

Carve again? What could possibly catch his eye? Carve a fiery wheel? That would be like showing off one's limited skills before an expert, only to humiliate oneself.

She slumped back onto the stone bed, staring at the lush, green orchid plant transplanted from the corner of the wall, her mind a jumbled mess.

What should I give him? It should express my gratitude, but not be so stingy that I can't even give it. Ideally, it should be something special so that he thinks, "Hmm, this little rat isn't completely brainless after all."

special......

Bai Yeying's gaze unconsciously fell on her wrist. There, she wore a small bell strung on a thin silver chain. It was a mundane item that Cuiluo had bought for her when she was exchanging things down the mountain, thinking it was pretty. It made a clear, crisp sound, but had no spiritual power; it was just an ornament.

The sound of a bell...

She sat up straight.

Does Nezha seem to prefer peace and quiet? Or perhaps he dislikes noise? Every time he appears, he's either complaining that others are too noisy or telling them to stop causing trouble. Is he essentially just annoyed by everything?

What if we gave him something that could bring him peace of mind?

A small gadget that you can carry around with you; if you get noisy or annoyed, just take it out...

She acted immediately.

She remembered there were a few pieces of good quality jade in the storeroom. She picked out an oval-shaped piece of white jade, just the right size to hold in one hand.

For the next few days, Bai Yeying hardly left the house, spending all her time on that piece of white jade.

On the third day, she held the piece of white jade in her palm, which had become even more lustrous from her caresses. It was finished!

She found a dark blue silk cord, carefully threaded the white jade through it, and tied a knot.

The gift is ready, but how to give it to her has become a problem.

Bai Yeying rested her chin on her hand, looking at the white jade pendant on the table, somewhat worried.

Just then, she faintly sensed spiritual energy fluctuations outside the cave, which made her heart skip a beat.

She practically leaped up, grabbed the pendant, and rushed out of the quiet room.

At the entrance to the cave, Cuiluo looked around blankly, saying, "Strange, there seemed to be a gust of wind just now, and it was warm..."

Bai Yeying ignored her and quickly crawled out of the cave.

The sun had completely sunk below the mountain ridge, leaving only a twilight hue of crimson and indigo on the horizon. The forest was silent, and birds returned to their nests.

There was no red shadow, no firelight.

Is she hallucinating because she's thinking too much?

Bai Yeying slumped her shoulders in disappointment and clenched the pendant in her hand.

"What are you looking at?"

A slightly lazy voice came from directly above her head without warning.

Bai Yeying froze, then looked up.

Someone had appeared on the horizontal branch of the ancient pine tree next to it, without anyone noticing.

Nezha sat with one leg bent, the other leg hanging down casually, swinging gently. Today he wore a dark red outfit, the cuffs were cinched, and the lack of ornate decorations made his figure appear even more agile and upright.

A few stray hairs brushed against his forehead in the evening breeze. He was tilting his head slightly, looking down at her. His beautiful phoenix eyes reflected the last glimmer of light on the horizon, revealing no emotion.

"Third...Third Prince?" Bai Yeying stammered, "You...when did you get here?"

"Just arrived," Nezha answered casually, his gaze sweeping across her face before settling on her tightly clenched hands. "What are you holding?"

Bai Yeying subconsciously hid her hands behind her back, her cheeks rising again: "N-nothing..."

"Hmm?" Nezha raised an eyebrow slightly, lightly leaping down from the branch and landing a step away from her. He landed silently, but the air current he created stirred her hair.

"If you have nothing to hide, why are you hiding it?"

They were quite close, and Bai Yeying caught a whiff of his faint lotus fragrance. Her heart was pounding, her mind went blank, and she completely forgot the words she had prepared.

"Yes, it's for you." She gritted her teeth, stretched her hand out from behind her back, and opened her palm.

The white jade pendant, strung on a dark blue silk cord, lay quietly in her fair palm, radiating a warm glow in the twilight.

Nezha's gaze fell on the pendant, pausing for two seconds.

He didn't take it immediately, but instead looked up at her, his eyes filled with inquiry: "What's this now? Last time it was a jade fish, what's this this time? A jade pendant?"

Bai Yeying's ears turned bright red as she tried to remain calm: "It's not a jade pendant, it's...it's a little trinket. I spent a long time making it, why don't you give it a try?"

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost a whisper. Her heart pounded with anxiety, fearing he would utter another ugly word.

Seeing her extremely nervous appearance, Nezha didn't say anything, but reached out and touched the jade in her palm with his fingers.

His fingers were slightly cool, with a distinct tactile sensation.

Bai Yeying reacted as if she had been burned, quickly withdrawing her hand and letting it hang at her side, her fingers unconsciously curling up.

Nezha held the pendant in his hand, weighed it in his hand, and then looked at it against the sunlight. The jade was of ordinary quality, the carving... well, it was alright, and the cord was sturdy, but not particularly exquisite.

"How do I use it?" he asked casually.

"You...you can infuse a tiny bit of spiritual power, or touch the center with your divine sense..."

Nezha obeyed and separated a wisp of spiritual power to probe into the white jade.

A gentle ripple spread out. The ripple was very soothing, with a calming power.

Nezha's fingers tightened for a moment as he held the pendant.

He raised his eyes and looked at Bai Yeying again.

The girl was looking at him, her almond-shaped eyes reflecting his image, filled with anticipation and trepidation.

The twilight cast a soft glow on her porcelain-white cheeks, and a few unruly strands of hair were blown by the wind, clinging to her slightly reddened ears.

Quiet.

He suddenly realized how quiet it was around him. The rustling of the evening breeze through the treetops and the faint sound of a stream in the distance had become distant and indistinct. Only the warm, smooth jade in his palm and the eyes before him, reflecting the twilight.

"good."

He heard himself speak, his voice still the same, devoid of much emotion, but his hand honestly tucked the pendant into his pocket.

"It's more pleasing to the eye than that ugly fish from last time."

So you just accepted it like that? And even left a review? Although it wasn't anything nice.

Bai Yeying's lips curled up uncontrollably, and her eyes instantly lit up with a bright smile.

"Really?" she couldn't help but ask, her voice filled with excitement.

Nezha was momentarily blinded by her laughter and awkwardly looked away, gazing at the gradually darkening forest.

"Hmm," he responded, paused, and then added, "Stop thinking about these useless things, focusing on your cultivation is the important thing."

"I understand!" Bai Yeying nodded vigorously, her smile unwavering. "I'll try my best not to cause you any trouble!"

It was that line again. Nezha felt inexplicably annoyed, though he couldn't quite put his finger on why. The phantom image of his Wind-Fire Wheels appeared beneath his feet.

"I'm gone."

"Third Prince!" Bai Yeying called out to him again.

Nezha turned around, raised an eyebrow slightly, signaling her to speak quickly.