Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

Bai Suzhen's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

From her perspective, there was nothing to be afraid of about Xiaoqing revealing her true form.

Sometimes she and Xiaoqing would even appear in snake form and play together in the lake.

But she could also understand Wang Xuan's dissatisfaction.

For ordinary people, the terrifying and frightening appearance of a demon can indeed cause fear and catch them off guard.

Even though Wang Xuan possessed cultivation, it was inevitable that he would feel panicked.

Looking at Wang Xuan's angry yet aggrieved expression, and imagining Xiao Qing suddenly transforming from human form into a snake in front of him, she felt sorry for Wang Xuan and also wanted to laugh.

Although it wasn't very obvious, the upturned corners of her mouth and the smile in her eyes couldn't hide it from Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan frowned, clearly displeased: "No, what are you laughing at?"

Bai Suzhen quickly pursed her lips and softly protested, "Young master, I didn't."

"You're clearly laughing at me, and you haven't stopped!"

"I just feel that Xiaoqing has really let Young Master down."

Wang Xuan snorted coldly: "You know how outrageous she is, right?"

"Hmph, stop being so aggressive." Xiaoqing, who was lying on the bed, tugged at Bai Suzhen's sleeve and said coquettishly, "Sister, please teach him a lesson and let him know how powerful we are."

Bai Suzhen gently stopped her, "Qing'er, don't cause any more trouble."

She then looked at Wang Xuan, her tone sincere, "Young master, rest assured, my sister and I have no intention of harming anyone."

Xiao Qing pouted sullenly and playfully stuck out her tongue: "Wait until I'm healed."

"If you dare come, I'll keep kissing you, the kind that's full of yang energy. You don't believe me? Try it."

"If you kiss me, I'll turn into a snake!"

"Fine, let's hurt each other then! Even if you turn into a snake, I'll still kiss you!"

Xiaoqing was speechless after being rebuked, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she awkwardly turned her head away, refusing to say another word.

Bai Suzhen watched the two bickering and smiled. She could tell that Wang Xuan was only dissatisfied with Xiaoqing's behavior and did not have any worldly prejudice against demons.

Wang Xuan's gaze was intense as she continued, "By the way, did you enter my room a while ago last night? Otherwise, why did you appear just as I was about to rest?"

"Yes, that's right." Xiaoqing said matter-of-factly, "Sister, don't be fooled by how sweet and loving he and Yanzhi seem. I saw him making Yanzhi kneel down yesterday."

Bai Suzhen's gentle face was full of doubt.

Why make Rouge kneel? Did she do something wrong?

She doesn't understand.

Wang Xuan immediately became angry, her voice filled with rage: "So, you even spied on me. I kindly took you in, and this is how you treat me?"

"Xiaoqing's mistake is also my mistake as her older sister." Bai Suzhen said solemnly, "Young master, I will try to make it up to you, but you must not let Miss Yanzhi kneel in the room anymore."

She was a kind-hearted demon, and she could sense that Rouge loved Wang Xuan very much.

"Ahem, that's complete nonsense, utterly baseless." Wang Xuan coughed lightly, steer the conversation back to the main point, and said seriously, "Miss Bai, how do you plan to compensate me?"

Bai Suzhen asked gently, "What are your thoughts, young master?"

"I need your help in my cultivation. It would be even better if you could provide me with rare and precious materials to help me reach the Void Refinement Realm."

Xiaoqing's eyes widened instantly, filled with displeasure: "You really dare to ask for it?"

She cultivated diligently for over seven hundred years, enduring countless hardships, before finally reaching the Refinement Realm. For Wang Xuan to now demand so many resources is truly outrageous.

Wang Xuan said calmly, "I have good talent and cultivate quickly."

"I was the one who got injured, and you still want compensation?"

Xiaoqing was indignant.

"You only suffered physical injuries, while my Dao heart is nearly shattered. Which is more serious?"

Seeing that the two were about to argue again, Bai Suzhen spoke up to interrupt, "I will do my best to find it for you, young master."

Wang Xuan was slightly surprised: "You don't have any on you?"

Bai Suzhen shook her head. When she cultivated on Mount Qingcheng, she would swallow any rare and precious materials she saw and refine them instantly.

"Alright, I'm not in a hurry either." Wang Xuan smoothly changed the subject, "Xiao Qing's true form is a green snake, so is Miss Bai's true form a white snake?"

Bai Suzhen nodded gently: "Did you already guess that, young master?"

This was the first time she had revealed her identity to anyone since arriving in the mortal realm.

The reason she admitted it so easily was that she could tell that Wang Xuan didn't object to their fairy-like reaction; in fact, she was even a little curious.

"Yesterday, Rouge told me that your hands were very cold. Last night, I confirmed Xiaoqing's identity, so I figured you must be no ordinary person either. The reason I was willing to take you in before was because I was worried that you would act recklessly outside and harm the people."

Bai Suzhen's eyes sparkled: "Young master, aren't you afraid of us?"

Wang Xuan said earnestly, "Humans are divided into good and evil, and demons are naturally divided into good and bad as well. However, after spending time with you, I believe you are definitely not a bad demon."

"Young master is truly extraordinary."

Bai Suzhen sincerely sighed that most ordinary mortals and cultivators, upon hearing of the appearance of demons, would deeply hate them and shout for their destruction. Wang Xuan's tolerance was truly rare.

Wang Xuan smiled and said, "You can stay here in peace. If you need anything, just ask. But don't reveal your true form in front of outsiders. Everyone in the manor is just an ordinary person and can't withstand such a shock."

"Please rest assured, young master." Bai Suzhen asked softly, "Young master, I'd like to ask you, how do people in the mortal realm usually repay kindness?"

"Repaying a debt of gratitude?" Wang Xuan pondered for a moment and slowly replied, "Since it's about repaying a debt of gratitude, firstly we must not bring disaster upon the other party, and then we must determine what the other party needs."

For example, if someone wants to open a shop, then you pay for it; if someone wants to study, then you pay for their education; if someone wants to get married, then you pay for the betrothal gifts.

"Helping him solve his difficulties is the best way to repay his kindness."

Bai Suzhen listened quietly with her eyes lowered, nodding slightly from time to time, silently memorizing these words.

"I have official business to attend to, I'll come over later."

After watching Wang Xuan walk away, Bai Suzhen moved to sit by Xiaoqing's bedside and carefully took care of the bedridden Xiaoqing.

Not long after, Rouge came over again.

Bai Suzhen greeted her politely, "Miss Rouge."

Rouge nodded gently and said with a smile, "Miss Bai, my husband instructed me to come and change your courtyard. There is a large pond there."

Xiaoqing's eyes lit up, and she said with a grin, "This guy is actually quite sensible."

If she reveals her true form and soaks in the pond, it will allow her to recover from her injuries more quickly.

Bai Suzhen helped Xiaoqing and followed Yanzhi to a new courtyard.

Inside the courtyard is a pool of clear water, with lotus leaves floating on the surface. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom, and the ripples are gentle, just the right time for them to transform into their original forms and play in the water.

Looking at Rouge walking ahead, Bai Suzhen recalled what Xiaoqing had said earlier about Rouge kneeling, and couldn't help but keep glancing at Rouge in front of her, but in the end she was too embarrassed to ask.