Ye Shuang decided to assess the situation. Since these people knew nothing and their cultivation levels were so low, the situation was still under her control: "In that case, the Lantern Festival will be here in a few days, which will be quite lively. You can enjoy yourselves for a few days before leaving. However, the mortals here have been kind to me, so please be mindful of your behavior while you are enjoying yourselves."
These words were kind and generous. The cultivator facing her breathed a sigh of relief and bowed again, saying, "Senior, rest assured, we will act carefully and will never make things difficult for you."
Seeing his resolute agreement, Ye Shuang figured that managing these cultivators wouldn't be too difficult. She nodded, turned, and left with Bai Xue.
These cultivators dared not inquire about Ye Shuang's whereabouts. They simply bowed and respectfully saw her off, thus sparing Ye Shuang from trouble. She didn't need to make a fuss and could simply return to her courtyard.
Of course, Bai Xue wasn't brought along for nothing. Those cultivators really couldn't just be left there unattended. But having her divine sense watch over them all day would inevitably make them notice, which would be detrimental to future relationships. So Ye Shuang sent Bai Xue out to keep an eye on them. As long as they made any moves, with Bai Xue's current strength, she could do more than just keep an eye on them.
The next day, Li was getting anxious because she couldn't find Bai Xue anywhere in the courtyard.
"Oh no, Bai Xue is missing. I wonder if Shuang'er will cry when she wakes up?" Li rubbed her temples, feeling very troubled. "I should have left Bai Xue in the village. I don't know anyone in this county town. I don't even know where to look for her."
Li Mantian turned around and knocked on Li Wenyi's door. It was still early, and the kid was still asleep.
Li Wenyi, wearing an outer robe and yawning, lazily opened the door: "Dad? What's wrong?"
Li Mantian frowned and said, "Bai Xue is missing. I'm afraid she ran out last night because the door wasn't closed properly. Don't you patrol the streets often? Check where she went when you patrol."
The cool morning breeze blew on Li Wenyi's body. Whether it was because he was a little cold or because he was so shocked by the news, he shivered and immediately came to his senses. His little tyrant's dog was missing? This was no small matter. If things got out of hand, he was afraid he would be in serious trouble.
Li Wenyi nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I understand. I'll go to the county government office now. When Shuang'er wakes up and asks, just tell her that I took Bai Xue away because there's a case that needs Bai Xue's help."
Li Mantian nodded in satisfaction. This kid was quite sensible. Li Shi also hurriedly went to the kitchen to wrap a few freshly steamed buns in oil paper. After wrapping them, she handed them to Li Wenyi: "Mother knows it's a bit early now, but you should also keep an eye out on your way out. Bai Xue rarely runs around. She might have gotten lost because the county town is too unfamiliar. She might be in the vicinity."
"Mother, I know." Li Wenyi had already dressed, and even washed his face hastily. He put the steamed bun in his arms, made sure he didn't wake Ye Shuang, and then hurriedly went out.
Ye Shuang, who was lying in bed meditating with her eyes closed, sighed. She had miscalculated; she had forgotten that Li Shi and Li Mantian would feed Bai Xue every morning, and they would definitely be worried if she suddenly disappeared today.
Ye Shuang summoned the bell, and soon a "Snow White" emerged from under her bed. Its white fur had turned dusty from being covered in dirt, but its shape was fine, though its eyes still lacked a bit of liveliness.
There's nothing we can do about it. No matter how powerful a bell is, it's still just an inanimate object. It's already a stretch if it can mimic a spirit beast.
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