I'm Not Calling You Big Sister!

A cold wind swept across the jade steps of the sacred mountain, and ice crystals fell like shattered stars.

The Jade Curtain Flying Boat of the Qianhua Pavilion hovered at the edge of the cliff. Its black and gold patterned hull shimmered with a dark light in the morning glow, its jewel-like appearance otherworldly.

"Are you really not going to see me off?" Ganlong Venerable's fingertips traced the tassels hanging from the eaves of the ship, his frost-colored skirt billowing sharply in the gale. "Beiao only has one port, Xuehu Port in the south. The evil spirits in the south are much denser than in the north."

They first went north of the sacred mountain and destroyed the three Sea Well there, and along the way they vanquished evil spirits. South of the sacred mountain, due to the delay, the Evil Tide were naturally more rampant than in the north.

Although she had gathered her forces as quickly as possible to suppress the Evil Tide, there was still danger involved. However, if the young man were to travel to the port on Qianhua Venerable's Jade Curtain Flying Boat, the evil spirits on the ground would not be able to threaten him in the sky. Therefore, her so-called worries seemed more like an excuse for the female immortal to ask You Su to take her away.

"Therefore, Bei Ao needs the Sovereign Lord be in charge of the central government to cleanse the world. How can he leave without permission? Besides, why would the Sovereign Lord Bei Ao personally escort me, an outsider?" You Su lightly jumped onto the deck, turning back with a simple smile.

You Su usually only called her "Sovereign Lord," but now he deliberately added "Master." Upon hearing this, Ganlong Venerable knew perfectly well that he was mocking her for her initial arrogance in calling him a stranger, but now this stranger had become more like one of his own than his own.

She felt slightly embarrassed, but not annoyed. "Since you are not from Bei'ao, you don't need to call me Your Sovereign Lord."

"What should I call you?"

The female immortal paused slightly, pondering for a while, but still couldn't decide what would be appropriate for this young man, who was hundreds of years younger than her, to call her. Her common name and childhood nickname both sounded awkward, while her honorific titles and official ranks sounded too distant.

"What did you call Bai Ze?" she suddenly asked.

"My little sister."

The female immortal smiled slightly, "Then if you call me 'elder sister,' I'll address you as— 'Your Sovereign Lord Sister.'"

"Sister Sovereign Lord?"

You Su repeated it softly. Although it still felt a little awkward, after thinking about it for a while, he actually thought the nickname was quite good. It was neither disrespectful nor affectionate, and more importantly, it was very special, definitely a name that belonged only to him.

"How is it?" The female immortal's eyes lit up, a hint of anticipation in them.

"Whatever my Sovereign Lord sister tells me to call out, I'll call out. Even if she tells me to call out that, I can only agree, can I?"

The female immortal blushed and felt a surge of heat upon hearing this, realizing that the young man understood women's hearts even better than she had thought. If it weren't for the life-saving act, she feared she might have ended up with him in the same situation.

"Stop talking nonsense." The rare display of coquettish charm on the noble fairy's face was truly breathtaking.

Both of them knew exactly what "that thing" meant, but if You Su were to say it directly, she would feel awkward. After all, there was a significant age gap, You Su already had two dao companion; she couldn't possibly openly compete with a junior for him.

Therefore, she didn't see the blank space here as the boy being irresponsibly ambiguous; rather, she felt it was a tacit understanding between the two.

For a woman like her, what responsibility should You Su bear?

You Su chuckled. Although his senior sister was older than him, her temperament was not like that. Putting aside the Hua Jing, First Seat with whom he had a one-night stand, and regardless of the master-servant relationship with the Qianhua Venerable, the Ganlong Venerable was the first older woman to become his dao companion.

The independent and mature charm of older women is undoubtedly their most irresistible quality. As the Sovereign Lord Bei'ao, Ganlong Venerable possesses an even greater charm than ordinary people, You Su was naturally overjoyed and intoxicated by it.

The female immortal didn't know what You Su was laughing about, but she felt that in the midst of the crisis, his laughter made her temporarily forget the severity of the situation.

But she was, after all, the Sovereign Lord of Bei'ao, and romantic love could not cloud her judgment. They had only just established their relationship, and anyone would feel some tenderness, but she knew even more that what connected her and You Su was the great path of saving the world and its people. Even if they were in different places, as long as they embarked on this path together, it would be no different from being together every day.

"Remember to keep the business card you sent by ship to the Eastern Ying Continent safe. If your junior sister can truly protect you, then focus on accumulating strength within the Serpent Clan and avoid showing your face in public. No one in Bei'ao will know your whereabouts. The Heng Lian First Seat is not pro-demon, and the Dongying Demon Race will not allow him to easily set foot in Dongying. Even if he suspects you are in Bei'ao, he probably wouldn't dare to instigate conflict between humans and demons. So, in other words, Dongying is indeed your best hiding place."

"Your Sovereign Lord doesn't speak so tediously when you're talking to your subordinates. I already know everything. When we meet again, I will definitely be alive to see you."

You Su made a solemn vow, but the female immortal glared at him and said, "If we die, how can we meet again?"

You Su scratched his head and smiled. He had intended to appear nonchalant at parting, but looking at the stunning beauty before him with whom he had already confessed his feelings, how could he possibly suppress the burning passion in his heart? In the end, he couldn't help himself and bent down to take the woman's soft hand.

The female immortal's pupils widened slightly. Not yet accustomed to closeness with men, she subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back, yet it seemed as if she also secretly hoped to get closer to him and was reluctant to let go.

You Su tickled her palm, and the woman's heart, beneath her proud demeanor, trembled.

She looked around, seeing only the swirling snow, and the boy's face before her remained clear and bright.

In a daze, a sudden impulse arose in her mind, and she even had the thought of keeping the boy and protecting him with all the power of Bei Ao. However, this was absolutely not what he wanted, and he would never put her in such a dilemma.

Fortunately, she worked through the night to arrange everything so that the boy could be sent to Japan without anyone noticing.

This place is a sacred and forbidden area. Because of her secrecy, even her foolish disciple did not know that You Su was here, and no one else could come here. Since there was no hope of reunion, she would let him hold her hand for a while if he wanted to.

Since no one will see, even if it's not just holding hands, but kissing like last night... it wouldn't be so bad...

The man stood on a floating deck, while the woman stood on the edge of a cliff. Between them was a sheer drop of ten thousand feet. Their intertwined hands connected the two people, who were vastly different in age, status, and realm.

As the young man's face drew closer, the female immortal felt a surge of joy, as if her wish had been fulfilled. This cold-faced supreme being of Bei Ao slowly closed his eyes, revealing a gentle and graceful demeanor that no one had ever seen before.

"Oh my, what's going on?"

An untimely female voice suddenly rang out, startling the couple who were reluctant to part.

You Su was standing on the edge of the deck when he slipped and almost fell off the cliff. It was only because Ganlong Venerable cared about him that he held him firmly.

The jade curtain was lifted, and out emerged a female immortal with an equally stunningly beautiful face.

"They say older people are more caring; Your Sovereign Lord is truly quick-witted and nimble."

Qianhua Venerable leaned against the cabin door, his eyes gleaming behind his gold-rimmed glasses, his smile full of amusement.

Ganlong Venerable frowned deeply, and the atmosphere suddenly turned cold. "Didn't I tell you to wait down there until I left before boarding the ship?"

Qianhua Venerable chuckled mischievously, "Things happened in a hurry. Your Sovereign Lord entrusted your beloved disciple to me, and I originally intended to come up early to tidy up, but I didn't expect to stumble upon Your Sovereign Lord's good time. If I had known that you two had such a deep master-disciple bond, Your Sovereign Lord would have just said so in Fei City. I thought you meant someone else when you said you dao companion, only to find out it was Your Sovereign Lord yourself. What a misunderstanding! I'll go down now. Call me when you're ready, Your Sovereign Lord. Just don't linger too long, or you'll have to wait several more days if you miss the Divine Ark to Japan."

Ganlong Venerable was filled with shame and anger. This dissolute woman not only ruined her plans but also mocked her. Unfortunately, she needed her help at this moment, and she couldn't vent her frustration.

You Su wanted to go to the port, taking Qianhua Venerable's flying boat would be the most suitable option, since Qianhua Venerable was from out of town, and it would be perfectly reasonable for her to leave Bei'ao by going to the port. Even if Heng Lian investigated, he could make You Su disappear without a trace. Moreover, she was a Venerable, which could at least guarantee You Su's safety.

She had indeed gone to great lengths to get the other party to help her with this favor. But now, not only had she given this venomous woman a handle to use against her, but she was also in danger of exposing You Su's true identity, which made her even more furious.

"Qianhua Venerable, you're returning to your flying boat and concealing your presence. Could it be that you've come back to steal something?" Ganlong Venerable sneered, realizing that the woman was deliberately lurking on the flying boat.

"There were some shady little items on the ship, and I was afraid your disciple would laugh at me if he saw them, so I quietly packed them away." Qianhua Venerable didn't care about saving face in front of women.

This shameless act infuriated the female immortal. She secretly hated herself for being so foolish as to want this mother scorpion to escort You Su away. This woman probably didn't take her restraints seriously at all; she was the one who would be the greatest danger You Su would face along the way!

"Very well, Venerable One, there's no need to pack anymore. I didn't expect to trouble you so much. I'll just find you another flying boat." Ganlong Venerable suppressed his anger and decided to change his plans. He would never hand You Su over to her.

After saying that, she made a move to pull You Su back to the edge of the cliff.

Although You Su took her hand again, he didn't seem to intend to go over. The young man's handsome face hardened, and he spoke calmly:

"Apologize."

Ganlong Venerable was taken aback by these words, wondering who You Su was speaking to. Surely she couldn't be asking her to apologize to this mother scorpion, could she?

"I'm sorry... I shouldn't have teased, mocked the Sovereign Lord..."

Qianhua Venerable bit his lower lip and managed to squeeze out a reluctant apology from his throat.

The female immortal was even more astonished, her gaze shifting back and forth between You Su and Qianhua Venerable, utterly incredulous.

You Su tightened his grip on the Fairy's jade palm, then gave her a nonchalant smile:

"Sovereign Lord, please don't be afraid. She actually knows my identity. I learned some of her secrets when I was in the Central Yuan Continent. She wouldn't dare to do anything to me because of the Qianhua Pavilion. She's here because I asked her to bring my senior sister here. I want to take my senior sister with me."

"Secret?"

Ganlong Venerable found the young man before her even more enigmatic. What kind of secret could force a Venerable to apologize so readily?

"Doesn't that mean you knew each other long before Fei City?" Recalling his past experiences, Ganlong Venerable realized now that these two had been putting on an act together.

"We do know each other, but being alone in a foreign land, one must always be cautious." You Su's answer was cryptic, but reasonable, considering that at that time You Su and she didn't know each other very well.

"Then... you?" Ganlong Venerable narrowed his eyes, his expression suspicious.

You Su smiled brightly, "What are you thinking, Sister Sovereign Lord One? That was just a pretext; the real purpose was to exchange information with her privately. I am not that kind of person, and this secret would never make Fairy bow down."

But not every Fairy has a straight back like me...

Ganlong Venerable thought to himself, but he also knew that the young man had many secrets and was definitely not a blank slate. He also knew that if the young man were dissolute, he wouldn't have accumulated so much knowledge.

Just as she was pondering, Qianhua Venerable spoke through gritted teeth:

"Young Master You, of the three conditions I agreed to, only the last one remains!"

"You deliberately teased my sister, and you think making me apologize is a condition?" You Su turned around, seemingly indignant.

But only Qianhua Venerable, who was being stared at, knew that if he didn't behave himself, he was doomed.

Upon hearing this, Ganlong Venerable's thoughts raced. If the young man didn't want her to speculate wildly, there was no need for him to reveal his relationship with Qianhua Venerable to her.

The reason he deliberately exposed himself was because he realized he was being mistreated by this woman and wanted to stand up for him.

"How can it not count? Young Master You, don't think that just because you've caught someone with a little dirt on them, you can boss them around!" The woman pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses, looking utterly contemptuous.

Ganlong Venerable raised his eyebrows, realizing that the woman's obedient apology was not because they had a deeper relationship, but because she had planned it all along and wanted to take advantage of the young man's precious Venerable's agreement.

The boy's huge loss was all because of her. She felt a pang of regret. You Su was still young and not as cunning as this woman, but she couldn't stand by and watch You Su be harmed. She absolutely couldn't let this woman succeed!

"A half-hearted apology costs this much? I see that your Qianhua Pavilion is used to arrogance. Unfortunately, I don't care for the Venerable's apology. Since the gift wasn't accepted, it can't be considered a gift. As for the so-called conditions, they are utter nonsense."

Ganlong Venerable raised his head and quietly squeezed You Su's hand, as if to reassure him. At this moment, his demeanor was just like that of an older sister who wanted to seek justice for her bullied younger brother.

"Words spoken are like water spilled on the ground; they can't be taken back. Whether the Sovereign Lord accepts it or not has nothing to do with whether I apologized or not," Qianhua Venerable sneered.

"Your reasoning might work elsewhere, but it won't work in Bei'ao." Ganlong Venerable, one hand behind her back, the mountain wind making her look dashing. "Because in Bei'ao, spilled water turns to ice. If you take the ice back into the basin, you'll get it back, won't you?"

"You!"

Qianhua Venerable never expected that a Sovereign Lord could be so eloquent. Being bullied by her master and the woman who had stolen her master made her feel extremely aggrieved. However, this was a first for her, and she found it both novel and exciting.

However, Ganlong Venerable was unaware of the source of her barely concealed frustration, assuming it was because he had rendered her speechless. His gaze towards You Su also held a hint of smugness.

"Enough." You Su stepped forward. "I imagine that the esteemed Pavilion Master Qianhua Pavilion wouldn't have such a trivial condition. An apology is secondary; my main condition is that Qianhua Pavilion and Bei Ao cooperate fully for mutual benefit. This is precisely what Qianhua Pavilion desires. Now I'm exchanging a condition for it, so Pavilion Master won't be at a disadvantage. Is that acceptable?"

Upon hearing this Ganlong Venerable quickly tugged at You Su's hand and gave him a meaningful look, clearly reminding the foolish young man not to so easily concede to this woman.

You Su winked at her, as if to say that everything was worth it for her.

The female immortal felt her heart soften instantly. Fellow Daoists are those who share the same ideals, but dao companion are more than that; they must also support each other.

You Su's actions were a strong support for her efforts to revitalize Bei Ao. She realized more clearly that he was not just a young boy. He was not only willing to support her, but also capable of doing so. The dao companion she had spent four hundred years finding—she had not made a mistake.

Looking at the two who ignored her completely and exchanged flirtatious glances, Qianhua Venerable could only think three words: "Fine, fine, fine! I think it's better if this master is blind!"

"Since Young Master You has said so, Qianhua Pavilion will naturally not hold back in the slightest and will definitely contribute to the revitalization of Bei'ao!" Qianhua Venerable said with resentment between his teeth, as if venting his anger, he threw off the jade curtain and re-entered the cabin.

Upon seeing the figure, Ganlong Venerable felt all his gloom vanish. Looking at the bright young man who had stood up for him, he was even happier.

"I can't protect you, but I can still protect Wangshu Fairy."

"If he's targeting me, he certainly won't let my senior sister off easily either. Protecting her will only cause you more trouble. It would be better to have Qianhua Venerable take her back to Zhongyuan with him. He can easily find out that she appeared in Bei'ao, so he wouldn't dare to suspect that she's returned to Zhongyuan. There, with my master and the seniors of the Xuanxiao Sect protecting her, she'll be the safest."

"That's good. Order Qianhua Venerable to protect her well. Once you've settled down in Japan, you should break through to the next level as soon as possible; don't delay any longer."

You Su nodded and smiled. Even though she was reluctant to part with him, she knew that delaying any longer might mean missing a good opportunity.

Just as they were preparing to say their final goodbyes, a gasp came from inside the cabin:

"No, how did you get in?!"

The two people outside the cabin both changed their expressions, wondering what had happened inside. Then they saw the jade curtain be lifted, and Qianhua Venerable walked out, carrying a little girl with delicate features.

You Su and Ganlong Venerable were greatly surprised when they saw the girl's appearance. This girl was actually Bai Ze, who had been hiding for a day and a night!

However, a cloud of snow suddenly burst open from behind the jade curtain, staining Qianhua Venerable's expensive cheongsam with snowflakes. Bai Ze sprang out from the swirling snow, hands on his hips, glaring at the elegant woman:

"Don't touch me!"

Qianhua Venerable was feeling frustrated and had nowhere to vent his anger when a pushover suddenly appeared at his door. Just as he was about to teach this wild girl a lesson, You Su hurriedly spread her arms to block her in front of her.

"Bai Ze! What are you doing here!"

Qianhua Venerable glared at the boy from behind, filled with resentment. She knew the girl was Bai Ze in disguise, but she didn't believe in Bai Ze and therefore had little respect for him. She simply couldn't believe that this wild girl, who had sneaked into someone else's house without permission, was also related to her master.

The girl angrily turned half her body away, ignoring You Su.

You Su felt embarrassed after being turned away, while Qianhua Venerable fanned the flames from the sidelines:

"Young Master You, I don't think she recognizes you. It's getting late, I'll return her to Bei Ao now and set off immediately."

"You bad woman, don't touch me!" Bai Ze snapped his fingers and conjured ice shards in his palm, ready to fight.

Qianhua Venerable was utterly bewildered. She could tolerate being bullied by her master and Sovereign Lord Bei'ao a couple of times, but now even this girl, transformed from Divine Beast, was taking advantage of her. How could she possibly endure this?

"You mere Divine Beast, don't think you can act recklessly just because you've transformed into a human. I haven't provoked you. If you continue to be insolent, don't blame me for ruining my relationship with Bei Ao!"

"Why didn't you provoke me! You bullied my brother in Fei City for two whole days! I'm going to get revenge on you!" the girl said, baring her teeth and brandishing her claws.

Upon hearing this, You Su hurriedly turned around and gave the noble female immortal on the shore a series of meaningful glances. After all, the doubts of the Ganlong Venerable had only been suppressed, not completely eliminated.

"Your brother?"

Qianhua Venerable's beautiful eyes widened, unable to process the shock in her heart for a moment. She pointed at the girl. "You are his sister." Then she pointed at the Fairy on the shore. "You are his older sister."

She suddenly laughed, a laugh so complex that even Ganlong Venerable couldn't decipher its deeper meaning.

"Our Young Master You is truly blessed! It turns out he didn't come to Bei Ao to exorcise evil and uphold justice, but rather to reunite with relatives!"

You Su shot her a cold glare, and she could only snort and fling aside the jade curtain. But before entering the cabin, she glanced back at the three of them, as if to see how her philandering master would handle the situation.

You Su pursed her lips and gently tugged at Bai Ze's sleeve.

The girl was clearly being treated as an honored guest, yet she still preferred to wear the pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) he had given her—a dress that was originally intended for her junior sister.

He was somewhat moved, and also felt a pang of guilt. He pulled the girl back, and when she turned her head, her eyes were already red. "If I hadn't hidden on the boat, were you going to give up on taking me with you?"

You Su was stumped by her question; her lips parted, but she didn't know how to explain.

"I was looking for you... but I couldn't find you."

"You never intended to find me! You didn't want to take me with you!" Bai Ze's voice was already trembling with tears.

You Su felt even more heartache. "I'm not sure what kind of place I'm going to be, and I don't want you to wander with me."

This is certainly one of the reasons, but the bigger reason is something You Su finds hard to tell the girl. The girl's body is inhabited by the Palace Lord of Dragon Seeing Palace. He had asked Ganlong Venerable about the matter of merging souls, attempting to separate the Palace Master's personality from Bai Ze's body and return it to his Sovereign Lord Sister so that Bai Ze could be taken away. Ganlong Venerable said that Bai Ze was still young, and if the souls were not separated before reaching the Void Realm, they would not be able to withstand it, so he had to give up the idea.

Furthermore, with Bei Ao poised for resurgence, the fact that the Palace Master and the Sovereign Lord Sister were once one soul gradually improved Bei Ao. Now that their souls are separated and governed separately, there's no longer a need for a "one after another" dynamic, which naturally allows Bei Ao to be revitalized. This is a good thing for both the Sovereign Lord Sister and Bei Ao. The only one who might feel wronged is this clingy little cat.

"You're lying! You're the one who told me the world wasn't just black and white, you're the one who said you'd take me to see the outside world of Bei'ao! You're lying! You're lying!"

The girl could no longer hold back her tears, as if she wanted to vent all the grievances she felt from being driven out of the screen and abandoned by You Su.

Seeing the girl crying with tears streaming down her face, You Su felt even more sorry for her and quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears.

The boy felt that even when faced with a life-or-death choice, he had never been so conflicted. On one hand, there was his promise to the girl, and on the other hand, there was his Sovereign Lord and Bei Ao, who needed the girl.

He had initially intended to choose the greater good for the girl, so he deliberately avoided looking for her, thinking that they would part ways like this, and he could properly apologize when they met again. But now, thinking back, he realized how selfish he had been. What right did he have to make decisions for the girl? This silly cat had been his companion all along the way; was calling her 'little sister' just Heart's Blood?

Of course not, but he was the one who made the promise to her, and he was also the one who broke it. You Su felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. It was precisely because he cared so much about the girl that he dared not go looking for her. Since she wanted to leave with him, he should put everything else aside. What did it matter if Palace Lord of Dragon Seeing Palace? What did it matter if he cared about Bei Ao? As an older brother, the only thing he should do was fulfill his younger sister's wish, shouldn't he?

"Take her away," the Sovereign Lord Sister's voice drifted over.

You Su looked up in a daze. The female immortal was nodding to him, her smile as gentle as snow, yet it seemed as if an invisible force was soothing the turmoil in his heart.

She didn't say anything more; understanding, tolerance, and support... everything was already understood without words.

While You Su was marveling at how fortunate he was to have found such dao companion, the girl behind him glared angrily at the woman radiating mature charm.

"Thank you," You Su Chong said softly to Sovereign Lord sister, then turned around and said happily, "Bai Ze, it was my fault, I'll take you..."

The moment You Su turned around, Bai Ze suddenly stood on tiptoe and pressed his cool lips against the corner of his mouth. The scent of cedar from the girl's hair mixed with the sweetness of candied fruit wafted into his nostrils, his pupils contracted sharply, and he subconsciously took a half step back, but Bai Ze's slender fingers firmly gripped his chin.

"Hmm!"

The muffled groan that escaped You Su's throat was crushed between their intertwined lips and teeth. Bai Ze's amber eyes shimmered with a snowy light, like a young beast that had finally torn off its mask of docility.

She gazed at Ganlong Venerable from afar, as if in provocation. But this was not an imitation of the kiss between the man and woman the night before; rather, it was a replica of the breath You Su had given her through mouth-to-mouth while she was inside a seashell.

Ganlong Venerable frowned, not expecting Bai Ze to be so bold. She was declaring her ownership to herself, and also telling the young man that she wouldn't be content to just be that silly little sister.

Ganlong Venerable wouldn't just stand by and watch, but Bai Ze released You Su at that moment, lightly touched the deck with her toes, and gracefully retreated. Her lips were glistening with dew, and her smile was more radiant than the aurora borealis.

You Su staggered and grabbed the mast, never expecting to be kissed so hard by a Divine Beast that he couldn't breathe.

Just as he was about to scold Bai Ze for his foolishness, he noticed a foreign object in his mouth, which looked like a sugar bead.

This was certainly not candy, but the Tridacna pearl she had obtained with Bai Ze during their underwater adventure—something she had always kept in her mouth, and now she was giving him her best possession.

Just as he was about to speak, Bai Ze leaped back to the edge of the cliff like a snow sparrow. The girl's pink skirt fluttered wildly, and behind her stretched the vast frozen land of Bei'ao.

"I won't go with you, brother! I am the mountain god of the sacred mountain, the auspicious omen of the mountain, and the hope of Bei'ao!" She said sternly, her childish face suddenly becoming solemn like a deity. "Last on, you're my stinky brother's sister! Bei'ao needs me now, so I won't go with you! But I'm not going forever. You can come and take me away when Bei'ao gets better! If you're still lying to me then, I'll freeze you in Bei'ao so you can't go anywhere!"

You Su was stunned and lost in thought. The mountain wind was strong, and he realized that this was not the silly cat that would just curl up in his arms.

She wasn't a cat; she was Bai Ze. Cats only rest in safe places, but Bai Ze won't. Bai Ze will grow up and become that towering divine Divine Beast.

"Okay." You Su chuckled.

Perhaps Qianhua Venerable inside the cabin could no longer bear it, and quietly started the flying boat.

You Su waved to them, and this time there were no surprises that prevented the boy from leaving.

The flying boat slowly rose into the air with a long sigh. You Su held onto the gunwale and looked down. The figures of the two women shrank into a pink dot on the snowfield, like a new sprout emerging from this solemn sacred mountain.

Ganlong Venerable watched the boy leave until the flying boat was no longer in sight.

"Alright, now he'll remember owing you for the rest of his life."

Bai Ze glared at her. "What are you pretending to be so generous and understanding for?"

"I only said this because I saw you really wanted to leave. I don't necessarily need you by my side."

Bai Ze licked his pink lips and mumbled:

"I won't call you 'sister'!"