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

A crimson light rose again, carrying the two of them as they sped towards the direction of Trapped Sky Mountain.

A gentle evening breeze caressed my face, bringing with it the fresh scent of the distant mountains.

Bai Yeying, wrapped in the Hun Tian Ling (a magical ribbon), leaned against Nezha and couldn't help but look back one last time.

"Third Prince," she whispered, "you were especially amazing today."

Nezha stared straight ahead, saying nothing. Only the red ribbon, blown by the wind, brushed against her cheek, bringing a slight tickle.

"However," Bai Yeying paused, then asked curiously, "are you really comfortable letting the Great Sage subdue that python demon? It seems quite resentful, and its aura is so eerie..."

"That's his business. The calamities on the journey to the west are predetermined. I intervened because that bastard was blind and made too much noise, disturbing the peace."

He glanced at her sideways: "As for whether he's convinced or not, and whether he can be recruited, that's for that monkey to worry about. If he can't even handle a half-dead snake, he shouldn't be protecting Tang Sanzang on his journey to the West."

Bai Yeying thought about it and realized it made sense. With the Great Sage's abilities, dealing with a severely injured python demon shouldn't be a problem. As for whether it would become a laborer or food supplies afterward, that depended on the Great Sage's mood.

She stopped thinking about it and her gaze fell on Nezha's profile. The setting sun had gilded his eyelashes, highlighting his straight nose and lips...

She quickly looked away, gazing at the magnificent sunset on the horizon.

Nezha led Bai Yeying back to Trapped Sky Mountain and landed at the cave entrance.

The Heavenly Silk ribbon loosened, and Bai Yeying stood firmly on her feet.

Nezha turned to leave, but his sleeve was gently tugged.

Bai Yeying tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Um... when will you come next time?"

Nezha paused, but didn't turn around: "What?"

"I..." Bai Yeying lowered her head, avoiding his gaze: "I have something for you next time you come."

Nezha was silent for a moment, then murmured, "Okay."

After saying that, he flicked his sleeve lightly, breaking free from her grasp, and his figure soared into the sky, disappearing into the darkening horizon.

Bai Yeying stood there, looking at the night sky. After a long while, the corners of her mouth slowly curved into a smile.

She touched the half-embroidered purse in her arms, then turned and skipped happily into the cave.

Cuiluo came forward and, seeing her smiling face, asked curiously, "Madam, what brings you such joy?"

Bai Yeying was in a great mood, but she was too embarrassed to tell Cuiluo, only saying, "It's nothing."

Meanwhile, above the clouds.

Nezha did not return directly to the Heavenly Court, but instead rode his Wind-Fire Wheels slowly through the sea of ​​clouds. The cool night breeze dispelled the scent of another person that clung to him.

His lips involuntarily curved upwards slightly.

I wonder what that little mouse embroidered for him.

With a flick of his fiery wheels, he flew towards the Cloud Tower Palace. The moon was bright and the stars were few tonight; it was perfect weather for cultivation.

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

On Huangfeng Ridge, the rocks are jagged and menacing, and the mountain wind swirls around, carrying a pungent, earthy smell.

Nezha, hidden in the clouds, was languid, with one hand casually resting on his knee, his gaze fixed on the three moving figures on the mountain path below.

A monk on horseback, a monkey carrying a staff, a pig-headed creature carrying a rake and occasionally glancing at the sky, and a python demon carrying a load behind them.

Bai Yeying squatted down next to him, her almond-shaped eyes intently surveying the terrain of Huangfeng Ridge.

"This wind is interesting," she muttered to herself.

Nezha glanced at her sideways but didn't reply.

Just then, something unexpected happened below!

Suddenly, a strange wind rose from the mountain valley without warning, and in the blink of an eye, it covered the sky and the earth, with flying sand and stones, completely enveloping the mountain path!

"Not good!" Sun Wukong reacted the fastest, his golden cudgel instantly transforming into a golden barrier, protecting Tang Sanzang behind him. Zhu Bajie also quickly raised his rake, ready for battle.

However, the yellow wind was truly strange. It seemed to have a spirit, bypassing Sun Wukong's golden light barrier, and with a swirling motion from the side, it lifted the panicked Tang Sanzang and his horse, dragging them into the depths of the mountain valley!

"Master!" Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie exclaimed in unison, about to give chase, when suddenly a troop of people appeared from the mountain pass. Leading them was a demon king in golden helmet and armor, wielding a three-pronged steel fork—it was none other than the Yellow Wind Demon. Behind him were a hundred or so lesser demons, each with a weasel-like face and exuding a demonic aura.

"Hey! Sun Wukong! Pigsy! You two have trespassed on my Yellow Wind Ridge! Get out of here at once! I'm going to eat that Tang Monk's flesh today!" The Yellow Wind Monster's voice was shrill, and he brandished his steel fork, making the demonic wind even stronger.

Sun Wukong was so angry that he scratched his ears and cheeks, his golden eyes blazing with fury: "You monster! How dare you capture my old master Sun! Take this!" He was about to charge forward.

Pigsy grunted and raised his rake, saying, "Brother Monkey, why waste words with this filthy scoundrel? Beat him to a pulp! Rescuing Master is the priority!"

High in the clouds, Bai Yeying's eyes shone even brighter. She grabbed Nezha's arm and shook it violently: "It's him! The Yellow Wind Monster! That yellow-haired weasel who stole lamp oil in front of the Buddha at Mount Ling!"

Nezha's arm trembled slightly from her shaking, and he looked down at her. The girl's face was full of excitement, even a little eager to try. Her eyes looked like she was seeing a fellow human being, someone who had done something similar and was showing off. He wanted to go up and have a go at it too.

"What?" Nezha raised an eyebrow slightly, his voice devoid of emotion. "Want to go and reunite with your relatives?"

"Who would acknowledge him as a relative!" Bai Yeying released her grip, straightened her back, but her eyes were fixed on the confrontation below. "I just... I just feel that we're all rats. If he can rule as king, so can I..." She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear.

Nezha looked at her "I could do it too" expression and sneered inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged.

He glanced down. Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie were already locked in a fierce battle with the Yellow Wind Demon and his minions, their golden cudgel clashing with their rakes and steel forks, their demonic winds and golden light intertwined, creating quite a spectacle for a time.

This Yellow Wind Monster is mediocre; he relies entirely on his Samadhi Divine Wind, which he has cultivated to intimidate others. He might be able to hold his own against Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie for a while, but to think he could win is a pipe dream. With him watching from the clouds, even if this stupid rat really goes down, nothing serious will happen.

"Go if you want to, just don't die."

Bai Yeying, who was intently watching the battle below, turned her head upon hearing this, her almond-shaped eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty: "Really? You want me to go?"

Nezha crossed his arms, his gaze fixed on the rolling yellow wind in the distance: "Your legs are yours."

He paused, then added, "If you can't beat them, do you know what to do?"

"I know, I know!"

Bai Yeying nodded immediately, her smile blooming brighter than the sunset: "If you can't beat them, run! If you can't run away, scream for help!" She answered quickly, clearly having remembered his words.

Nezha hummed in agreement.

Without further hesitation, Bai Yeying lightly touched the clouds with her toes and floated down towards the chaotic battle below.

Instead of joining Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie's side directly, she landed on the rocky beach in front of the Yellow Wind Monster's cave.

Below, Sun Wukong swept aside several lesser demons with his staff and was about to deliver a fatal blow to the Yellow Wind Monster when he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure landing out of the corner of his eye. He paused slightly, his golden eyes revealing understanding, and a grin spread across his face: "Hehe, you've come at just the right time."

Pigsy swept away two rat demons with his rake, and glancing up, he saw a pretty young woman in a plain dress standing not far away, holding a short spear that gleamed with a red light. He was taken aback and asked in a deep voice, "Brother Monkey, who... who is this lady?"

Sun Wukong forced the Yellow Wind Monster back with his staff, then jumped to Pigsy's side, saying with a hint of schadenfreude, "We're all on the same side, don't worry about it."