Cui Cui didn't hide anything from Ling Miaomiao. She answered honestly, "With Big Sister protecting me, I'll definitely be safe. Besides, I want to find my grandpa. He left here many years ago and still hasn't come back."
Looking at Cui Cui, who had the appearance of a little child, Ling Miaomiao couldn't bring herself to refuse. She agreed, thinking that she was a heroine now and could protect the weak.
Although she had agreed, she had still prepared herself for Mu Sheng to make things difficult for her. But, to her surprise, he didn't give her any trouble this time. It made her feel uneasy and suspicious. Was he planning to wait for a chance to go after Cui Cui?
They traveled in fear and trepidation for three days. Mu Sheng made no move the entire time, and only then did Ling Miaomiao finally relax.
On the road, Ling Miaomiao learned that the little bamboo demon was named Cui Cui. She also asked Cui Cui why she wanted to follow her, and Cui Cui told her how she had met Wang Yue, along with her reasons for coming along.
Only then did Ling Miaomiao understand. Her grandmaster hadn't abandoned her after all, which gave her a little more confidence. When she faced Mu Sheng again, she held her head high like a proud little peacock. She even clung to Mu Yao from time to time, leaving Mu Sheng no chance to talk to his sister and making his teeth ache with frustration.
The group made inquiries as they traveled, occasionally dealing with a few wicked demons. When the demons were strong, they all fought together; when they were weak, Ling Miaomiao went alone, with Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi backing her up. After Ling Miaomiao gained some experience, Liu