I am Guhuoniao, not an umbrella demon, please do not disturb me.

"Oh well, let's learn how to conjure shoes after you've learned to walk."

"If you really can't use your strength, you can try to use your demonic power to assist you. Remember, it can only be an assist. It's best to do it yourself with your feet firmly on the ground. Yes, that's it. Put your whole foot down."

Bai Qingyu's patient teaching was an explosion of maternal love.

"Try to imagine your foot as a ruler with shoes on. You must be firm and straight. Hey, don't be soft. Put some force into it. It's not firm enough if it's too soft."

"Yes, like that, push hard, good, try to move forward a little."

Strange words kept ringing out, and even Dongqing, who was sitting cross-legged on a large rock, couldn't help but open her eyes. Then she saw her aunt holding a strange, beautiful girl and teaching her something with a serious expression.

"Is this Sister Zhentian? Wow, she's so beautiful."

"No wonder Li Zhou wanted to support her. Hmm, are they really learning to walk?"

Learning how to walk is destined to be a long process. The good news is that Zhentian is not a baby and has a much stronger comprehension ability. She just can't adapt for a while. As she gradually adapts, she will learn faster and faster, and she may learn it in a day.

Of course, the bad news was that Zhen Tian wasn't a boy but a girl. After a while, Bai Qingyu came to her senses and saw Zhen Tian's blushing face, and the maternal aura she had just built up shattered.

Where can you find a baby this big? And isn't this position a little inappropriate?

"Um, Zhentian, do you need me to help you to the tree? You can hold onto the tree if you want."

Holding onto a tree is certainly not as good as Bai Qingyu holding it herself, because you have to be distracted by maintaining your balance while holding the tree and also shift your attention to your feet. You might think you're standing firmly but actually you're not, and then you'll fall to the ground.

Despite the awkwardness, they still helped Zhen Tian to the side of the big tree.

A slight sense of disappointment flashed through her mind, but Zhentian began to seriously learn how to stand and walk.

I started studying in the morning and continued until evening. Finally, I could not only stand but also walk.

However, her walking posture was a bit strange, looking limp and S-shaped. She said she was trying her best to walk in a straight line, and Bai Qingyu comforted her that it was okay.

Bai Qingyu also has this problem; her walking posture is different from ordinary people. Her steps are light and floating, as if she is floating. It's not a matter of habit, but simply because she feels more comfortable walking this way. In any case, being able to walk is a good thing.

Zhen Tian stood in front of Bai Qingyu, bowed his head, and whispered a thank you.

"No need, turn around and I'll help you tie your hair up. It doesn't look good with your hair down like this." Bai Qingyu had wanted to say this for a long time.

Zhen Tian's hair color is so beautiful and it's so silky smooth. If you made her the spokesperson for a shampoo commercial, it would definitely sell like hotcakes.

The bird's claw lifted a strand of pale purple hair. Zhen Tian nodded. Her hair was too long and obstructed her vision. Unfortunately, she didn't know how to tie her hair, and she couldn't use this skill when she was still a demon.

Turning around to stand behind her, Bai Qingyu prepared to braid her hair into a scorpion braid. Her hair would look quite nice as pigtails, but it felt like such long hair was a real waste not to braid it.

“Seriously, I suggest you lengthen the sleeves and make them wider to cover the bird’s claws and wings, which will avoid some trouble.”

Zhen Tian's wings did not sprout from her back, but rather from her shoulders down her arms, appearing as if they were growing out of her arms. This can be considered an optimization and improvement after her transformation, as it would be difficult to deal with if they grew out from her back, as it would expose her identity.

"Well, I know."

"Back then, when I transformed, I didn't have hands, only wings. You've seen that. I'm still like that now, except I can use my demonic power to change them into human hands. Back then, I would cover my wings with my sleeves, and carry a small basket with me whenever I needed something."

"Was Sister Bai also in the human world back then?"

"No, I was living in the Ten Thousand Mountains at the time, with two little ones with me. Going to the human world was a last resort. The children were getting old and needed clothes. They couldn't stay in swaddling clothes forever. This was the only option I could take."

"That must be very hard work, right?"

"It's not hard work. I love children, and I can raise as many as I want."

The two bird spirits chatted, and the gentle breeze created a sense of tranquility and beauty.

This area was where Zhen Tian used to live, and the scenery was beautiful and pleasant. After chatting and learning about Bai Qingyu's life, Zhen Tian suddenly thought how wonderful it would have been if he had met her sooner, and perhaps he wouldn't have to wander like this.

The most important thing about a home may not be a specific place, but the family members.

"Alright, see how it is." Bai Bai Qingyu snapped her fingers, and her demonic power condensed into a mirror that appeared in front of Zhen Tian.

She turned her head left and right to observe carefully, seeing herself in human form for the first time. Then she looked at the hair Bai Qingyu had tied for her and couldn't help but smile. But then she suddenly noticed something and her smile faded.

"My eyes..."

Zhen Tian's eyes are red, and because of this, the red eyes and the beauty mark at the corner of her eye give her a more alluring and seductive quality than Bai Qingyu, but she doesn't really like it.

Red eyes...wouldn't that make someone an anomaly in the human world?

It seems that her eyes are a minor issue; her hair color and even her hands are considered unusual.

"Are you worried that you can't fit into the human world, and afraid that others will treat you as an outsider?" Bai Qingyu's voice rang out.

"Hmm." Zhen Tian lowered his eyes.

"What does it matter? You don't need to fit in with them. Just stay with me."

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Volume 1: Chapter 51 The child's grown up, time to let go.

Zhen Tian nodded vigorously, and the bronze mirror in front of him disappeared.

Yes, so what if she can't fit into the human world? As long as Sister Bai is by her side, that's enough. Besides, she can't fit in anyway. Why should a demon try to integrate into human society? She's been hunted down ever since, and she's content just to catch a glimpse of the bustling crowds in the county town.

"It's getting late, let's go back." Bai Qingyu smiled and turned to look in Dongqing's direction. "Dongqing, how are you feeling over there? We can go back now."

Holly cultivated for more than a day, and the improvement brought to her by the golden feather was too great. If it were someone else, let alone a day, they might have to maintain this state for a week because they could only slowly absorb the power of the golden feather due to insufficient talent.

"Auntie, I'm all better now. I feel like I'm about to become a sword immortal!"

The illusion that one's strength has increased too much in a short period of time makes one feel like one is invincible. In reality, the little girl is just a Qi Refining cultivator in those sects, and is still a long way from Foundation Establishment.

This level of strength only allows one to be more powerful than an average person and cast some simple spells, such as Cleansing Spells and Flame Spells. Forget about attacking anyone who can't reach the late Foundation Establishment stage with a sword. Just like Yunru's disciple who visited back then, the cultivator named Lin Yimiao was at the late Foundation Establishment stage and could also perform simple sword control.

"Don't be arrogant or conceited; you still have a long way to go."

Bai Qingyu walked out, and Dong Qing and Zhen Tian quickly followed.

Like a little rabbit, Dongqing jumped to Bai Qingyu's side and said with a grin, "Auntie, when do you think I can become a sword immortal? I feel like I'm pretty powerful now."

"Impressive? Dongqing, being a sword immortal isn't just about having great strength and traveling the world with a sword; it also requires an unwavering and powerful heart. As a sword cultivator, a pure Dao heart is essential. How can you unleash the full power of a sword if your Dao heart isn't pure enough?"

"Then, how should one cultivate their Dao heart?"

"Wander the world, stay true to yourself, and constantly strengthen your beliefs."

Bai Qingyu paused at this point, suddenly wondering if it would be really okay for Dong Qing to stay by his side if he wanted to practice swordsmanship. He had never heard of a cultivator who could thrive and eventually become a powerful figure if he was always protected in a greenhouse.

Ultimately, I realized I had been a bit too protective of her.

Bai Qingyu himself understood that neither Dongqing nor Changsheng could fully grow up if they stayed by his side.

I didn't just realize this now; I've known it for a long time. It's just that I'm reluctant to let go. Only when the wings are fully grown can the chicks leave the nest. Have Holly and Everlasting's wings really grown fully?

Dong Qing didn't notice that Bai Qingyu's expression suddenly turned somber. She found a straight wooden stick from somewhere and held it in her hand as if it were a sword, and when she swung it, it really did resemble a swordsmanship.

They continued down the mountain, passing a bustling town. They did not encounter the three hunters from the beginning again.

The three hunters were unaware that the female ghost had saved their lives; otherwise, if they had stayed any longer, they would have been killed one by one by Bai Qingyu.

Bai Qingyu doesn't hide her face, and her figure attracts attention wherever she goes. Now there's another one, Zhen Tian. Zhen Tian is completely different from Bai Qingyu in appearance and temperament. Her frail appearance makes people want to hug her and cherish her.

It could be said that Zhen Tian attracted more attention than Bai Qingyu when walking down the street. Bai Qingyu's icy temperament kept people at a distance even before he opened his mouth, and his aloof and arrogant appearance made people wonder if he was some kind of immortal.

Then there's Zhen Tian's unique hair color and eyes. People born in the mortal world have never seen hair like that before, and they were immediately amazed.

Being stared at like that, Zhen Tian felt a little scared and instinctively moved closer to Bai Qingyu, reaching out her small hand to grab Bai Qingyu's sleeve. It would be a lie to say she wasn't scared. Before, she could only live in hiding, and being discovered or noticed meant abandoning her current home and finding another one.

After being discovered, the sentence she heard most often was, "Did you hear that beast's cry? Quick, let's split up and look for it." It's no wonder she cried out; it was like an instinct that she couldn't help but cry out when the night was quiet and she was especially lonely. She hadn't appeared since spending the last two days with Bai Qingyu.

"Don't be afraid."

Bai Qingyu noticed that Zhen Tian was not right and immediately tried to comfort him.

It's normal for people to glance back at you as they come and go on the street. There's no one surrounding the area or bullying anyone in the street. At most, people will take a second look. So, I returned to the inn without incident and opened the door to find Changsheng still cultivating.

Even without the golden feather, Changsheng's foundation and cultivation were already very strong, almost catching up with Dongqing who had absorbed the golden feather.

"Chang Sheng, your aunt encountered some things these past two days and was delayed. Are you alright?"

Changsheng opened his eyes and quickly stood up. "I'm fine. Did you encounter any enemies?"

"No, that's not the case. It's mainly because Zhen Tian and Dong Qing broke through their limits and stayed in the back mountain for one night."

Bai Qingyu then took out the remaining golden feather, saying, "Try absorbing it; it will benefit you."

"This..." Upon seeing the golden feathers, Changsheng was somewhat puzzled, thinking that Bai Qingyu had done something excessive to Zhentian.

"This feather was replaced by Zhen Tian before. It has the effect of improving cultivation. Don't worry, use it."

Without any hesitation, Changsheng took the feather, thanked him, and sat down to absorb it. He was very low-key, and since leaving the mountain, his already taciturn personality had become even more pronounced. After confirming that there were no problems with his body and mind, he simply stopped interfering.

Both children had obtained the True Heaven Feather and were cultivating. That night, perhaps stars appeared in the night sky? Bai Qingyu couldn't sleep and sat on the roof, looking up at the sky.

"Sister Bai, is something on your mind?" Zhen Tian also came to the rooftop, smoothed her long skirt behind her legs with both hands, and sat down gracefully next to Bai Qingyu.

"There are some, but it's alright. I'm just thinking that the two children are growing up, so maybe we should let them go out and make their own way in the world," Bai Qingyu sighed.

"When I was going down the mountain today, I suddenly thought that after Changsheng and Dongqing used your golden feather, their strength was not weak, and they must have the ability to protect themselves."

"And you can see that these two kids have lofty ambitions, especially Changsheng. Staying by my side will never allow him to fully mature. Without experiencing hardships, he will never truly grow up."

Zhen Tian looked up at the sky like Bai Qingyu. The night sky wasn't very beautiful. The weather was gloomy and only a few stars could be seen. It was nothing like the beautiful starry sky on a clear day.

"Sister Bai, aren't they both still young?"

"He's not young anymore. Dongqing is almost thirteen years old, and in two more years he'll be fifteen. At that age, even disciples of the sect will start going down the mountain to gain experience."

Bai Qingyu's dilemma wasn't so much about when to let go, but rather her worry that one day her child would leave her.

There is no doubt that this day will come.

It's better to let go proactively than to wait for the children to ask to leave.

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Volume 1: Chapter 52 Is Bai Qingyu a Yandere?

The golden feathers of the true sky gave the two cubs a great leap in strength, and also made Bai Qingyu suddenly realize that the day of parting might be coming soon. How could she bear to part with the cubs she had raised with her own hands?

That night, Bai Qingyu essentially convinced herself to prepare herself mentally. Zhen Tian stayed by her side without saying a word, just keeping her company. Bai Qingyu gave Dong Qing a lap pillow, and now she experienced it herself.