Snowflakes fall, slowly crystallizing in the cold air, gradually forming clear and transparent water droplets. They slide down from the sky, landing on the ground, creating pure white snow lotus flowers that bloom silently in the snow.
The snowflakes gently touch Baijuan's soft and delicate skin, bringing a slight chill.
Watching the snowflakes melt in her hand, turning into a puddle of water, Baijuan starts building a snowman on the ground, seemingly forgetting the purpose of coming out with Night White.
With her newly gained hands, Baijuan is extremely excited, eager to touch and pinch everything, occasionally letting out silver bell-like laughter, like a child fascinated by everything.
In no time, the snowman is built. It doesn't look particularly beautiful, but rather resembles a snowman, yet it is quite interesting.
"Is it fun, Baijuan!" A clear male voice comes, causing Baijuan, who is engrossed in playing, to stop her actions.
She stiffens her body and turns her head to look at the person.
"Mom, why...why are you here?" Her white hair blows in the wind, her little face filled with confusion and panic, her eyes shimmering with fear.
Without uttering a word, Night White grabs Baijuan's ear and drags her to Starry Glass to buy clothes.
"My ear is going to fall off, be gentle, Mom, please be gentle!!" Baijuan cries in pain, shaking her head from side to side, attempting to escape Night White's grasp.
Night White pays no attention to Baijuan. It seems that this little one needs some proper education.
"Why did she say 'also'? It seems like Baijuan's first time." Night White thinks to herself.
...
Before long, Night White brings Baijuan to Starry Glass' residence.
"Knock, knock, knock... Knock, knock, knock..." Night White knocks on the door with her hand.
"I'm coming, I'm coming!!" Upon hearing Night White's knocking, Starry Glass hurries to open the door.
"What's wrong, Night White? Is your accommodation uncomfortable?" Starry Glass asks.
"No, I came to ask you for help with something." Night White pushes the door open and drags the white-haired girl inside.
"Who is she?" Starry Glass points at the white-haired girl being pulled by Night White and asks.
"Baijuan." Night White answers casually, releasing her grip on Baijuan's ear.
"Bai, Baijuan?" Starry Glass is taken aback, carefully examining her.
Baijuan, with tears in her eyes, rushes into Starry Glass' arms and chokes, "Sister Starry Glass, my mom almost pulled off my ear, it hurts... wu wu wu... Mom... she bullied me."
"Alright, alright, Baijuan don't cry, sister will rub it for you, then it won't hurt." Starry Glass comforts her gently, stretching out her hand and massaging Baijuan's ears, helping to relieve the pain.
Night White is speechless. She hasn't even exerted any force, yet this snake can spin such a tale of having her ear almost pulled off. Furthermore, calling her mom and calling Starry Glass sister, it's a complete mess of relationships.
"It feels so comfortable, thank you, Sister Starry Glass." Baijuan enjoys Starry Glass' massage, her lips slightly curving up, revealing a bright smile.
Night White is surprised, thinking to herself, "Who taught this snake? She's so good at acting."
While massaging the white-haired girl's ears, Starry Glass asks, "Why did Night White come to me this time?"
"Starry Glass, I want you to help Baijuan pick some suitable clothes. After all, Baijuan can be considered a human, and also teach her how to be a girl." Night White says.
After hearing Night White's words, Starry Glass ponders for a moment, then smiles and agrees, "No problem, I can help with this little matter."
Night White nods and says, "Thank you!"
Then, Night White glances at Baijuan, who is cuddled in Starry Glass' arms. Baijuan immediately sits obediently beside them, lowering her head, as if afraid of angering Night White, probably realizing that she no longer has the right to run out of the Star Door in the future.
For a summoned creature to come out of the Star Door, it must be permitted by a summoning mage. Likewise, a summoning mage can also grant the ability for the summoned creature to freely travel through the Star Door, and of course, can also retract this ability from the summoned creature."Listen to Xingli and don't wander around. Finish everything you need to do before you go out and play."
"Mhm!" Baijuan nodded obediently.
"Xingli, I have something to do, so I'll leave first," Night White said and turned to leave.
"Baijuan, can you still transform back to your original form?" Xingli asked.
"Yes!" As soon as he finished speaking, Baijuan transformed into the form of a small white snake and looked at Xingli.
"Baijuan, let's go out together like this," Xingli said.
"Why?" Baijuan was slightly puzzled.
"Right now, you only have the human upper body. If you go out with your tail exposed, people might mistake you for a beastman and cause unnecessary panic," Xingli explained.
"Oh, I see!" Baijuan nodded, indicating that he understood. He then jumped onto Xingli's shoulder and slowly climbed onto her neck.
Xingli then took out a scarf and wrapped it around her neck, covering Baijuan's body. Baijuan stuck his little white head out and looked outside.
This reminded Baijuan of his aunt. His aunt used to take him out like this and buy him sugar-coated haws, which he enjoyed very much.
With these thoughts, Baijuan couldn't help but sigh and then tucked his white head back into the scarf.
"Do you want to eat barbecue, Baijuan?" Xingli suddenly asked.
"I do!" Upon hearing Xingli's question, Baijuan immediately popped out of the scarf and nodded happily.
"Alright, let's go. I'll treat you!" Xingli said, walking forward.
Soon, the two of them arrived at a nearby food stall.
The food stall was bustling with people, and various snacks were laid out, arousing one's appetite.
Baijuan and Xingli chose a spot to sit down.
"I want to eat skewers," Baijuan whispered into Xingli's ear.
"No problem!"
"Boss, give us twenty skewers first!" Xingli said to the boss.
"Sure! Please wait a moment, miss."
...
In no time, the twenty fragrant skewers were placed on the table.
Baijuan jumped out of Xingli's scarf and took a bite of a skewer, happily chewing with a blissful expression on his face.
Xingli pulled the meat off the skewer and handed it to Baijuan since Baijuan didn't have hands in his current form and it was not convenient for him to eat.
"You go ahead and eat," Xingli said, offering the meat to Baijuan.
"Thank you, Sister Xingli!" Baijuan said happily, then started to eat voraciously.
"Baijuan looks so cute like this," Xingli couldn't help but laugh.
"Sister Xingli, you look beautiful when you smile," Baijuan complimented sincerely, looking up at Xingli after finishing the skewer.
"Thank you for the compliment," Xingli responded with a smile.
"Night White is already a Forbidden Spell mage, so he should have all four elemental affinities. Why haven't I seen him use the fourth element?" Xingli curiously asked.
"My mother didn't awaken the fourth element, or maybe she never had the chance to awaken it. During that period, my mother and I were hunted and lived in constant fear," Baijuan's expression dimmed as he recalled those days.
"Hunted?!" Xingli frowned at his words, a hint of confusion in her eyes. She then smiled and asked, "Tell Sister Xingli, what kind of pursuit was it?"
Baijuan hesitated and couldn't bring himself to say it.
Seeing this, Xingli smiled and said, "Forget it, forget it. I won't force you to tell me."
Baijuan didn't want to say because he couldn't say. The hard-won peace couldn't be disrupted like this, or they would have to go back to a life of wandering.
Seeing that Baijuan hadn't eaten enough, Xingli ordered forty more skewers for him to enjoy.