After her sister fell asleep, Xiao Qing hurriedly carried her back to She Mountain before she could revert to her original form.
Not long after Xiao Qing carried her into the cave, Bai Ruxue transformed into a giant white python.
Xiao Qing likewise reverted to her original form and stayed by her sister's side.
Just as Xiao Qing was about to drift off to sleep, she suddenly raised her head.
She heard a faint noise outside the cave.
Xiao Qing took human form and went outside.
An elder of the Tian Xuan Sect named Daoist Priest Fuchen stood at the cave entrance. He bowed to Xiao Qing. "Greetings, Miss Xiao Qing."
"May I ask what brings you here, Daoist Priest?" Xiao Qing returned the bow.
"Miss Xiao Qing, your sister can't stay lying in this cave like this."
Fuchen shook his head.
"When Miss Bai hibernates and sheds her skin this time, I'm afraid she'll give off considerable demonic energy. It will attract many demon beasts, who'll come to devour her flesh and blood. And if other cultivators happen to pass by and see this demonic energy soaring into the sky, they'll come to exorcise the demons and eliminate evil."
Xiao Qing furrowed her brows. "Then what would you recommend, Daoist Priest?"
"I ask that you forgive this poor Daoist for meddling."
Fuchen swept out his hand. In an instant, eight formation banners shot forth, then plunged into the earth by the cave entrance like shooting stars, sinking into the soil.
"These are Sky-Shading Banners. They can conceal demonic energy and prevent others from divining your whereabouts. They also gather spiritual energy, which will help your sister shed her skin more smoothly."
Then Fuchen curled his finger, and a boulder flew down from the mountaintop, crashing in front of the