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

Just now, she only had a thought, and without even deliberately activating it, the Hun Tian Ling spontaneously protected its master and displayed its killing power.

The battle continued for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. The four great demons were already covered in wounds, panting heavily, and their eyes were filled with fear.

They finally realized that even if the four of them joined forces, they were no match for this killing god! If they continued fighting, they would probably be wiped out.

Xi Kui took a direct hit from Nezha's spear, coughing up blood as he staggered back, roaring hoarsely, "Retreat! Retreat now!"

The lizard demon, shadow demon, and snow demon, who were already terrified, felt as if they had been granted a pardon and turned to flee without hesitation, not even caring about their demon soldiers.

When the demon soldiers saw their leader flee in disarray, they were thrown into chaos and scattered in all directions, crying and screaming.

Nezha did not give chase, but hovered in the air, his Fire-Tipped Spear pointing diagonally at the ground. Looking at the fleeing demons, he sneered, "A bunch of rabble."

He concealed his aura, returned his magical artifact to its place, and turned to look at Bai Yeying.

Bai Yeying also put away the Golden Rope and the short spear, flew to Nezha's side, her face full of excitement, her almond-shaped eyes shining as she looked at him: "Third Prince, you are amazing! You fought four against one and defeated them soundly!"

Nezha glanced at her and saw that although she was a little out of breath, her breathing was steady and she had no injuries. On the contrary, she had been quite organized in the battle just now. Not only did she not hold him back, but she also helped him clear out a lot of the fodder. He was quite satisfied.

"Not bad." He maintained his usual tone. "I'm not stupid enough to just stand there and get beaten up."

Bai Yeying automatically filtered out the word "stupid," only hearing "not bad," and immediately became somewhat smug: "What do you mean 'not bad'? I was actually helpful."

Nezha snorted, raised his hand, and flicked her forehead lightly with his finger.

"Thump."

"Ouch!" Bai Yeying covered her forehead, pouting, "Why did you flick me?"

"What's so smug about?" Nezha withdrew his hand, crossed his arms, and raised his chin slightly. "You just dealt with a few small fry. If I hadn't held off those four leaders, would you have been able to get away with it so easily?"

That's what he said, but there was no disdain in his phoenix eyes. On the contrary, they were so bright, reflecting the sunlight, that they were almost dazzling.

Bai Yeying wasn't annoyed. She chuckled and rubbed her forehead. "I know, the Third Prince is the best. I just... I just think the Hun Tian Ling is really useful. It seems to obey me very well."

When the mention of the Hun Tian Ling (a magical ribbon), Nezha's eyes flickered slightly as he glanced at the red rope on her wrist and said casually, "Since it's with you, it will naturally protect you."

A casually uttered sentence, yet it stirred ripples in Bai Yeying's heart. Protect her? So he really left the Universe Ring to her? Was it temporary, or was it truly meant for her?

She secretly glanced at Nezha. She couldn't tell anything from the boy's face, but his ears seemed a little red.

It must be the sunset! Bai Yeying quickly looked away, not daring to look anymore.

"Um... we got the fragments, and the fight's over. Shall we go back now?" She changed the subject, her voice light and cheerful.

"Hmm." Nezha responded, and the Wind and Fire Wheels beneath his feet ignited again. "This place is not safe to stay for long. Although the Black Rhinoceros Tribe has retreated, the forces in Beiju Luzhou are complex and intertwined. It's hard to guarantee that there aren't other covetous parties."

He reached out his hand to her.

Bai Yeying naturally placed her hand in his palm. The boy's hand was warm and strong, steadily lifting her onto the Wind and Fire Wheels.

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

Above the hollow mountain.

"Finally back!" Her eyes curved into crescents as she turned to Nezha beside her. "Third Prince, would you like to come in and sit for a while? I'll have Cuiluo make some tea."

Nezha glanced down at her, released his grip on her waist, and slightly dimmed the flames of his Wind Fire Wheels: "No need."

Bai Yeying felt a little disappointed, but she still smiled and asked, "Then... are you going back to Heaven to report?"

"Hmm." Nezha responded, his gaze sweeping over the familiar outline of the cave below. "You..."

He paused, as if carefully choosing his words: "These past few days I've been digesting what I've seen and heard in Beiju Luzhou. On the path of cultivation, insight and practical experience are equally important."

"Okay!" Bai Yeying nodded and waved to him. "Be careful on the road."

Nezha's figure quickly disappeared into the horizon.

Bai Yeying descended slowly on a cloud.

"Madam! You're finally back!" Cuiluo, who had been waiting at the cave entrance since hearing the commotion, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing her safe return. She couldn't help but mutter, "You've been gone for so many days! That dangerous place, Beiju Luzhou..."

"Alright, alright, I'm perfectly fine." Bai Yeying interrupted her with a smile, taking Cuiluo's arm and leading her inside. "Not only are you fine, you've also learned a lot! Come on in, I'll tell you all about it!"

The two entered the cave. While washing up and changing clothes, Bai Yeying avoided talking about things that couldn't be said and instead recounted the battle with the four great demons in Beiju Luzhou. Cuiluo listened with a mixture of shock and admiration.

"In the end, the Third Prince knocked the rhinoceros's axe away with a single spear thrust. You didn't see it, the great demon's face turned blue!"

Bai Yeying spoke with great enthusiasm, and finally touched the red rope on her wrist, her eyes shining: "The Hun Tian Ling is also very powerful. It helped me get rid of the monster that attacked me in a flash."

Looking at her radiant appearance and noticing the red string around her wrist, Cuiluo understood and smiled, "It seems that Madam has gained a lot from this trip, not only broadening her horizons but also acquiring a treasure."

Bai Yeying glared at her feigned anger: "You talk too much! Go prepare dinner, I'm hungry!"

"Yes, yes, yes, I'll go right away." Cuiluo smiled and withdrew.

Several days later, the bottomless cave of Trapped Sky Mountain appeared.

Bai Yeying lay on the old pine branch at the entrance of the cave, basking in the warm sun, holding the latest news about the westward route that Huang Wu had just delivered.

"Wuji Kingdom..." She pointed to the simple map Huang Wu had drawn with charcoal, then calculated the days, "It's about this time."

She leaped lightly from the branch, spun around on the spot, and with a flash of silver light, she transformed back into her original form.

A small, white-furred mouse, with a pair of silver earpieces on its head, spun around alertly.

This time she learned her lesson and didn't plan to sneak off to see it again. After the last time at Pingdingshan, Nezha didn't mention it again, but she always felt that when those phoenix eyes glanced at her, there was always a hint of "you're trying to sneak out again."

Moreover, the Hun Tian Ling (a magical ribbon) on her wrist is still there.

The little white mouse stretched out its tiny paw, touched the red rope, and had an idea.

She ran to the green stone by the stream where Nezha often stayed, curled up, hugged her tail, and looked up at the sky with her round black eyes, striking a pose that said, "I'm bored, I want to watch the excitement."

Of course, the main purpose was to let Hun Tian Ling feel her restless, heart-wrenching longing and excitement.

This trick worked!

In less than half a day, a streak of crimson light fell on the stream from the horizon.

Nezha crossed his arms and looked at the white, fluffy ball of fur on the rock that was clearly pretending to be well-behaved, raising an eyebrow slightly: "What are you up to now?"

The little white mouse squeaked and immediately darted to his feet, nimbly climbing up his clothes, finally settling on his shoulder armor. It affectionately rubbed its little head against his chin, its voice soft and sweet, filled with utmost sincerity: "Third Prince! You've come at the perfect time! I was just thinking of you!"

Nezha felt a slight tickle on his neck from her rubbing against him. He tilted his head and reached out to lift her off, but the little white mouse instinctively grabbed his fingers with her tiny paws, looked up at him with her round, wet eyes, and asked, "I heard that Tang Sanzang and the others are almost at Wuji Kingdom. Are you still overseeing their journey to the West?"

"Heh," Nezha chuckled, flicking her forehead lightly with his finger. "I knew you couldn't stay still. Want to go?"

"I'll think about it!" The little mouse nodded vigorously, her tail wagging. "I promise I'll behave this time, and..." Her eyes darted around, "I haven't seen the Great Sage in ages, I'll go say hello!"

When Sun Wukong was mentioned, Nezha snorted but didn't say much. He understood that this rat spirit's worship of the monkey was ingrained in her bones and couldn't be stopped. As long as she didn't interfere and cause trouble, he would let her watch.