I have lost count of how many times I've circled Bai Ling'er. I had imagined countless scenarios of her transforming into human form, and prepared myself for how she might appear. However, the reality before me was something I could never have anticipated.
"Hey, are you done yet? If you dare to keep pacing in front of me, I'll kick you!" Looking at the little loli, about eight or nine years old, I couldn't connect her to the incredibly volatile Yin Ming Snake at all. This was a complete subversion of my worldview.
"Ling'er, what's going on with your human transformation? Who granted you the title? Based on your age, you should have transformed into a great beauty, not a little loli! If Huang San sees this, won't he laugh himself to death?"
"He dares? Call him out and ask him if he dares to laugh at me?"
Despite Bai Ling'er's appearance as a little loli, when she became angry, the majestic Bai Ling'er returned.
"Young Master Song, this is where you are wrong. I was sleeping soundly, why did you drag me into this? Are you tired of dying slowly?" Huang San yawned and emerged from the backpack. Upon seeing Bai Ling'er's human form, his eyes lit up.
"Congratulations, Miss Bai, on reaching a higher level of cultivation. Your advancement to the Ghost Emperor realm is just around the corner."
Facing Huang San's flattery, Bai Ling'er's eyes curved into crescent moons. "You have discerning eyes. Unlike that bumpkin who knows nothing and just talks nonsense, being an eyesore, it's so annoying."
"You..." Being called a bumpkin to his face, anyone would feel uncomfortable. But considering Bai Ling'er's past violent tendencies, he could only pretend not to hear. Su Dan Novel Network
"Huang San, explain this to me. What exactly is going on? Why did you transform into an adult, while she became a little loli? Does a younger transformation age mean stronger power?"
Huang San didn't answer immediately. Instead, he looked at Bai Ling'er. Seeing that she had no particular reaction, he looked at me seriously and said, "Young Master Song, do you think younger people have more potential for development, or older people?"
I answered without thinking, "Does this even need asking? Of course, young people have greater potential for development. Because they are young, they have more opportunities. Older people..." As I spoke, I suddenly thought of something and quickly asked, "Are you saying that it's the same for your transformations? The younger the transformed age, the greater the potential for development?"
Huang San showed a look of 'a student worth teaching' and nodded, saying, "That's right. Regardless of how we wild immortals cultivate, the ultimate goal is to transform into humans, because only humans are the protagonists in the world. Only by transforming into humans can our strength be further enhanced. Like me, I transformed into a middle-aged man in his forties. If we were to speak in human years, I'm already half-dead. My strength can at most reach the level of a Ghost King. To advance further, unless there's a great opportunity, I can only endure the lightning tribulation that occurs once every hundred years. Only after enduring nine times can I transform again. However, as far as I know, only Old Master Hu of the Hu family has endured nine lightning tribulations. Others have been struck to ashes after enduring three or four times."
Looking at Huang San's dejected expression, I never expected wild immortal cultivation to be so complicated. I thought that once transformed into human form, one could live freely in the world, but I didn't expect them to undergo the test of lightning tribulations.
I patted Huang San's head and said, "Don't be discouraged. You've only been transformed into human form for less than a year. Who knows what will happen in a hundred years? You've been with me for less than a week and you've already transformed. If you stay with me longer, perhaps there will be even greater opportunities?"
I was just casually comforting Huang San, but I didn't expect him to take it seriously. With his soybean-sized eyes, he looked at me excitedly and said, "Young Master Song... Young Master Song, are you serious? Why don't you let Chen Yun send me to Patriarch Huang? It would also be a good opportunity for me to keep an eye on Xiao Yun, to prevent her from going astray."
Indeed, whether human or wild immortal, when it comes to their own happiness, they turn into shameless beings, beyond reason.
I ignored Huang San's request. My relationship with Chen Yun was currently delicate. Until I fully understood her intentions, I had to maintain a certain distance from her. I didn't want to be sold by her and still help her count the money.
"Ling'er, Brother Zhang at the door said you agreed to let her come? What does that mean? Do you know Chen Yun?"
Bai Ling'er shook her head and said, "I don't know her. This is also the first time I've sensed her aura today."
"Then why did you let her in? She's from the Hu family and carries a lot of trouble. It's not good for us to get involved."
Bai Ling'er jumped down from the chair, circled me, and then carefully examined me from head to toe, saying, "When did you become so timid? Where did your courage to storm the Fifth Prince's mansion and flirt with the Fifth Princess go?"
I stumbled, almost falling to the ground. When did I storm the Fifth Prince's mansion? And flirt with the Fifth Princess? That was a misunderstanding, okay? I didn't know how to turn back halfway!
"That was all a misunderstanding, what are you talking about?" I yelled at Bai Ling'er, somewhat enraged, completely ignoring Huang San, who was staring with wide eyes.
"Misunderstanding or intentional! Didn't you do it?" Seeing my face turn red and realizing I was about to explode, Bai Ling'er changed the subject. "Huang San and I owe a debt of gratitude to Chen Yun's ancestors. They didn't ask for repayment, only that we promise to protect Chen Yun well, so that she can live a happy life."
Huang San nodded in agreement. "That's right. She was the one who helped me get my title. Otherwise, I don't know how many more years it would have taken to transform into a human. So, Young Master Song, we have to help with this."
I scratched my head, looked at Bai Ling'er, then at Huang San, and for a moment, I couldn't figure out what they were trying to convey. Did letting Chen Yun follow me, a mere Yin-Yang Master, mean she could live happily? Wasn't that a joke?
"Why don't you believe me?" Because there was a spiritual contract between Bai Ling'er and me, she could sense my thoughts as long as I didn't deliberately hide them.
"How can I believe this? Don't tell me Chen Yun's ancestor was the old monk at Beishan Mining Town, and that old monk was her grandfather, who entrusted her to you on his deathbed, helped you transform into human form, and then asked you to bring happiness to his granddaughter? Have you been watching too many romance novels, and your brain circuits are a bit chaotic!"
"Huh? Young Master Song, you're so accurate! You've guessed it exactly right. That old monk is indeed Chen Yun's grandfather, but he's her great-grandfather..."