The little bird cried as it viciously plucked a green pea from its curry rice.

It must have been burned, because it raised its head and opened its beak, breathing out hot air for a while.

Zhao Xi was both amused and exasperated, and couldn't help but nag, "You have to sit down and eat slowly when you eat, and you can't talk while you eat. It would be such a waste if you accidentally choked to death, wouldn't it? You should try your best to act like a human, and don't turn back into a bird, understand?"

Compared to the other children, Meimei listens to everything she's told and sits obediently across from them.

Her condition was even better than Shan Shan's when she transformed into human form; small hands had already appeared under the feathers.

She clumsily picked up the spoon with her little hands, opened her little mouth, and with her hands not very coordinated, she had to put her head close to the spoon to eat.

Unable to change the little bird's habits overnight, she tilted her head back as she swallowed, subconsciously trying to help the food fall, only to realize how easy it was for a human body to swallow food.

After a few bites, his movements gradually became more skillful.

She must have secretly transformed into someone extraordinary, but she just hasn't adapted yet.

Actually, Zhao Xi was very curious about what grievances she had suffered.

Logically speaking, the monsters hadn't seen Meimei for a long time, and since Haiye had personally brought her back, they shouldn't be scolded.

But it seems this little guy won't say anything until he finishes his meal.

Zhao Xi picked up her bowl and began to eat.

After running around in the woods all day, being able to sit down and have a hot meal makes me feel great.

"Chirp chirp~"

Look, they're eating. This isn't some kind of animal park; it's basically full of spirit pets!

"Chirp chirp~"

It's strange, even the good demon cultivators have been led astray.

"grumble!"

It smells so good!

"Chirp chirp chirp~"

What's so fragrant about it? Is that something we demon beasts should eat? What demon beast even knows how to eat?

Zhao Xi couldn't understand bird language, so she found the little kingfishers flying around particularly noisy.

Sitting opposite, Meimei pouted and started eating, then suddenly burst into tears: "Waaaaah~ Headmistress, they're scolding me!"

"Who insulted you?" Zhao Xi looked around but saw no one. Instead, she heard the little birds flapping their wings and flying away.

"they!"

Meimei pointed to the little kingfisher that flew away and recounted what had just happened to Zhao Xixiang.

This place is the only remaining stronghold of the Kangnan demon faction. When she followed Haiye into the tent just now, all the demon cultivators were questioning them.

They say that Haiye was possessed by a great fairy, which is why she brought strangers in.

Meimei insisted that the Hundred Beasts Garden was a very warm place and invited them there, but instead she was called a traitor and accused of being bait to catch them all.

Meimei was speechless and felt so wronged that she turned back into a little kingfisher and flew over.

Zhao Xi wanted to laugh but couldn't help but chuckle: "And then you could still eat it?"

Meimei was so upset, "The headmistress told me I couldn't talk when I was eating! I wanted to eat! Waaah!"

She burst into tears, "Then these monsters flew over and cursed at me, saying the food we were eating was strange!"

“They’re birds, and you’re a demon cultivator, so of course it’s different.” Zhao Xi took out a handkerchief to wipe away the tears on her little face and asked, “So, are you going to continue eating here, or do you want to go to that tent together now and clear things up?”

Meimei looked down at the food, rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand, and pouted, "Go and explain!"

"Hmm, next time you're angry, don't eat. Wait until things are resolved and you're in a better mood before sitting down to eat slowly. Otherwise, wouldn't that be a waste of delicious food?"

"Yes~" Meimei nodded vigorously, looking pitiful, "The headmistress's cooking was so delicious, I wasn't angry anymore after eating it!"

"..."

"Director, let's go and explain things to them first~" She jumped off the chair and grabbed Zhao Xixiang's hand.

Zhao Xi took out a mosquito net from her ring to cover the food, and then stuck two fire talismans on it for insulation. She then led her toward the tent.

...

The tents were extremely dilapidated, as if they had been picked up from an ordinary military camp. Several holes were stuffed with palm bark, grass, and rags, making them barely usable.

This state of mind reminded Zhao Xi of her first day at the Hundred Beasts Garden.

Apart from Hoshino, the little ones were all huddled together with the little fairy in the underground cave, surrounding a fluorite lamp, their clothes tattered and worn.

As Zhao Xi approached the tent, the demon cultivators inside, having apparently heard the commotion, all came out to greet her with stern faces.

"What do you intend to do?"

The leader was the tiger demon who had just tried to eat Zhao Xi.

His voice still carried the roar of a tiger, and his mouth reeked of the stench of flesh.

This tiger-faced, human-bodied demon was probably not as powerful as Haiye, but Haiye was standing in the corner, looking at Zhao Xi with a troubled expression.

"It's like a dog biting Lü Dongbin, not recognizing a kind heart! We rescued Haiye from the spider web, and you still doubt us?" Zhao Xi shook her head, her voice inevitably carrying a hint of doubt, and asked, "What do you doubt about me?"

The tiger demon glared at her: "I've suspected you from beginning to end! Who exactly are you? How can a mortal use a storage ring? You must be in cahoots with that great demon!"

Zhao Xi wanted to speak frankly, after all, the innocent are innocent: "Then how do I prove that I am a mortal? You can suggest a method, and I'll verify it however I want."

“Stretch out your hand so we can examine your spiritual roots.”

"Fine. But if I really am a mortal, you'll have to apologize to Meimei and Haiye!" Zhao Xi snorted and held out her palm.

Several demon cultivators came over and touched her palm with their hands, claws, hooves, wings, or tentacles.

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