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

It was a small old man, no taller than a human child, dressed in an earth-yellow robe, with messy hair and beard, and holding a wooden cane. At that moment, he was grimacing and clutching his foot, which was entangled in a whip, groaning in pain.

"Landlord?" Bai Yeying was taken aback, recognizing the standard attire of a low-level deity, but her grip remained firm. "What are you doing hiding there so suspiciously?"

"This old man is the local earth god! Let go! Let go!" The little earth god blew his beard and glared. "You've been lingering here for days, making quite a commotion with your cultivation. This old man has to see who you are! Ouch, be gentle, be gentle!"

Bai Yeying withdrew the whip with some skepticism, but remained wary: "Look? How long have you been looking?"

The Earth God scrambled to his feet, rubbing his ankle, and said irritably, "I've been watching since you started pulling out the tendons from that black loach! Hey, your technique is pretty nimble."

His small eyes darted around as he sized up Bai Yeying: "But how did you get involved with that person?"

"Who is it? Earth God, please explain yourself."

"Who else could it be?" The Earth God lowered his voice, pointed to the sky, "It's that Third Prince who stabbed that black dragon right through with one spear a few days ago! I felt the ground shake three times even when I was hiding underground! You know him?"

Bai Yeying mumbled, "I guess we've met once."

She didn't want to discuss that further, and instead asked, "Does the Earth God have any other business here besides visiting? Is my cultivation disturbing the tranquility of this mountain?"

"No, not at all." The Earth God waved his hand. "In this desolate wilderness, as long as you don't cause any major trouble, you can cultivate as you please. This old man is just curious, and by the way..."

He rubbed his fingers together, revealing a somewhat shrewd smile: "Although the black dragon's corpse has its head smashed, its scales, bones, and flesh might still be of some use to you demons. It's a waste to leave it there to rot. Why don't you let this old man take care of it? Of course, I won't take it for free. I can point you in the right places in this mountain where the spiritual energy is a bit stronger and where there are old medicinal herbs."

Bai Yeying thought about it. The black dragon's corpse was indeed of little use to her. She couldn't peel off its scales, and she had no interest in eating its flesh. It would be good if she could exchange it for some useful information.

"Alright, the body is yours. But first, tell me, are there any suitable places nearby for secluded cultivation?"

The Earth God's eyes lit up, and he nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, yes! There is a mountain thirty miles to the west called Trapped Sky Mountain. The spiritual energy there is excellent, making it a good place for cultivation."

Upon hearing the place name, three invisible black lines appeared on Bai Yeying's forehead.

Then she dug a hole called the Bottomless Pit, and she even found a place for it. She's just waiting to pack up Tang Sanzang and send him over, right?

Isn't this local deity a little too thorough in his work?

However, she wasn't afraid anymore. After all, she had become familiar with the Great Sage. She could just go through the motions, capture Tang Sanzang, and then release him once the Great Sage came looking for her.

"Ahem," she cleared her throat, "Trap Mountain sounds pretty good. I'll go take a look later. You can handle the black dragon's corpse."

After resigning from the land announcement, Bai Yeying actually set off for Trapped Sky Mountain.

Thirty miles westward, the mountain landscape subtly changed. At first, it was just ordinary mountains, but the deeper one went, the more ancient trees reached for the sky, and vines twisted and turned like dragons and snakes, blocking out the sunlight. The air was filled with the fresh scent of damp grass and trees; taking a deep breath, one felt one's mind clear and the demonic power within one's body became more active.

"It really is a good place." Bai Yeying nodded to herself. Although the local earth god was a bit gossipy, the directions he gave were quite accurate. This Trapped Sky Mountain was sheltered from the wind and gathered energy, and the concentration of spiritual energy was much higher than her previous temporary hideout.

She slowed her pace, carefully sensing her surroundings as she walked. The mountains rose and fell, layer upon layer; she needed to find a place that was both secluded and safe, yet convenient for absorbing spiritual energy, to carve out her cave dwelling.

After walking for about half a day, we stopped in a place where the trees were particularly lush.

"This is it." Bai Yeying clapped her hands in satisfaction.

Turn back to normal, I'll dig! I'll dig! Dig! Dig! Dig!

After three or four days of work, the cave began to take shape. Inside the cave, stone beds, stone tables, and stone benches were carved out.

Just as I was thinking about how to decorate, some strange noises came from outside the cave.

Bai Yeying stopped what she was doing and flashed out of the cave.

Not far from the cave, in a clearing in the woods, stood several figures, or rather, plant spirits and lesser demons whose forms were not yet fully formed.

The leader was a young girl wearing a bright green dress with a few small yellow flowers in her hair, who was looking at her.

Behind her were a man entwined with vines, a short, chubby boy, a weasel spirit with a long tail and darting eyes, and several flower and grass spirits that had recently gained sentience.

Upon seeing Bai Yeying emerge, the girl in green stepped forward and gracefully bowed: "This humble woman is Cuiluo, originally an old vine by the cliff. After two hundred years of cultivation, I barely managed to take human form. I have met... I have met the fairy."

The little demons and monsters behind her also bowed and called out titles like Fairy, King, and Grandma in different ways, making the scene a little chaotic for a moment.

Bai Yeying was taken aback by this commotion and quickly waved her hands, "No, no, no, I'm not some fairy king or anything. I'm just passing through and looking for a place to settle down and cultivate. What are you all doing here?"

Cuiluo raised her eyes, her gaze pleading: "Please forgive me, Fairy. We are all insignificant spirits born from the native land of Xiankong Mountain, with shallow cultivation. We usually only dare to cultivate cautiously deep in the mountains and forests, and dare not cause trouble. A few days ago, a black wind monster came to the mountain. It was very vicious and forced us to offer blood food. If we did not comply, it would kill and devour us... We are suffering terribly."

She paused, her eyes glistening with tears: "Yesterday, we witnessed the arrival of the fairy, who opened up a cave dwelling. Her magical power is profound; even the Black Wind Monster, who has entrenched itself for many years, seems to have vanished. We humbly beg the fairy to have mercy and reside here permanently, to protect us. We are willing to follow the fairy, to serve her as her servants, to be at her beck and call, only asking for a peaceful place to continue our cultivation."

As she spoke, she bowed again, and the demons behind her knelt down in unison, saying, "We beg the fairy (king/wife) for protection!"

Bai Yeying opened her mouth, somewhat bewildered.

This plot...

How did it suddenly turn from wilderness survival to becoming a mountain king with followers?

She glanced at the group of spirits and demons before her, whose cultivation levels were low and whose eyes were filled with trepidation. Then she thought about how she was cultivating alone here and indeed needed helpers to understand the local situation and handle miscellaneous tasks. Besides, she was naturally lively and didn't truly enjoy living in seclusion.

"Get up, all of you, get up."

Her tone softened: "My cultivation is shallow, and I may not be able to protect you all. However, since we've settled here, we're neighbors. If that Black Wind Monster truly dares not come again, you can naturally cultivate in peace. If he does come, and you can defeat him, I will naturally help you; if you can't, don't blame me. As for serving as slaves..."

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "No need for that. If you're willing, you can help me look after the area around my cave, take care of some chores, and exchange what you need. If I have some free time, I might also like to share some cultivation insights with you."

Upon hearing this, all the demons beamed with joy. Cuiluo was especially moved to tears: "Thank you, fairy! No, thank you, madam!"

"Madam?" Bai Yeying's lips twitched slightly; this form of address sounded rather strange.

"Your beauty is unparalleled, your bearing extraordinary, and you are willing to protect us. It is only right that we address you as Madam!"

The clever weasel spirit chimed in, its tail wagging merrily: "Whatever you need, Madam, just give the order! This little weasel, Huang Wu, is the most diligent!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Madam!" The other spirits echoed, creating a lively atmosphere.

Bai Yeying sighed and thought, "Fine, Madam it is. It sounds better than King or Grandma."