At the break of dawn, Baixi held onto the railing of the bed and slowly climbed out. She stepped barefoot on the floor, struggling to maintain her balance by clinging to the railing due to her snake body transforming into legs. She couldn't help but miss her snake body; if she still had it, she wouldn't have to go through all this trouble.
Supported by the wall, she made her way to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Baiying and Yingling also got up at this time. After washing up, they joined Baixi in the kitchen to assist her.
"Sister, how did your tail turn into legs?" Baiying crouched down and carefully observed Baixi's slender and beautiful legs, asking curiously.
"Of course, it was our mother's doing," Baixi replied while busy with her work.
"Baixi sister looks just like a human now, without any difference," Yingling looked up at Baixi and commented.
Baiying swung her white tail a few times and said, "I also want to become human like you, sister."
Hearing her sister's words, Baixi fell into silence. Her heart was filled with bitterness. If she couldn't overcome this, she would leave this world forever.
Seeing her sister's silence, Baiying couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, sister? Why aren't you speaking?"
"It's nothing, really." Baixi quickly shook her head and replied, "I'm just thinking about some things, don't guess randomly."
"Oh~" Baiying obediently nodded.
After a while, the breakfast was ready, and Yingling and Baiying brought the food to the dining table. Baixi slowly left the kitchen, leaning against the wall, and sat down on the chair next to the dining table.
"Sister Baixi, do you want me to massage your legs?" Yingling asked.
"No need, I just need some time to adjust. A little practice will do," Baixi shook her head and said, "Let's eat."
Seeing Baixi's determination, Yingling decided not to say anything more.
Baiying ate her breakfast and, when full, ran to her mother's bedroom. She leaned over the bed, quietly staring at her sleeping mother's face. Then she pressed her head tightly against her mother's chest, listening to her reassuring and steady heartbeat...
She loved her mother's scent, a fragrance full of security and warmth. Moreover, her mother's chest was soft, and she felt like taking a bite.
Unknowingly, Baiying's eyes gradually closed, and she fell into a deep sleep.
After a while, something was pressing on her chest, making it difficult for her to breathe, so she opened her eyes. She saw Baiying sleeping on her chest, looking very peaceful, which made her shake her head helplessly.
Iris lowered her head and looked at Baiying, gently tapping her cheek. "Baiying, wake up now. It's time to get up."
"Hmm?" Baiying groggily opened her eyes and realized that she was lying on her mother's chest. She couldn't help but be startled. "Mother..."
"It's alright, go back to sleep," Iris said with a faint smile.
Upon hearing her mother's words, Baiying lay back down. She rested her little head on Iris's chest and closed her eyes.
Seeing Baiying in this state, Iris shook her head. She reached out her slender and white fingers to gently stroke Baiying's head, then lightly pinched her ears.
"What kind of summoner are you, exactly? Without me around, how can you possess the ability to speak and transform into a little girl?" Iris couldn't help but ponder to herself. "Could it be that you have some special ability?"
Originally, she wanted to ask Chaos, but then she realized that Chaos was suppressing the demonic aura within her, making it impossible for her to communicate with him for now.
"Forget it, I'll ask him later." Iris shook her head, deciding not to ask Chaos for the time being.
In the afternoon, Iris bought a pair of crutches and some close-fitting clothes for Baixi. After all, her eldest daughter had become human and couldn't dress the same as before.
"Take the crutches, now that you have a human body, use them to practice walking." Iris handed Baixi a pair of crutches and said, "These are the close-fitting clothes and shoes I bought for you."
"Thank you, Mother," Baixi happily said as she took the pair of crutches and stockings.
"No need for thanks between you and me, why would we need these formalities," Iris said with a smile as she gently tousled Baixi's soft long hair. "Go and change, stop dawdling."
Baixi took the crutches and stockings and walked towards her room.
After a while, Baixi finished changing her clothes and putting on the stockings. She walked out of the room with the crutches.
"Mother, do I look good?" Baixi asked Iris, looking at her with an expectant expression, filled with both excitement and nervousness, afraid of being denied by her mother.
"Yes, very beautiful," Iris said with a smile.
Baixi had a tall figure, about 1.85 meters in height. Her body was curvaceous, especially her chest and hips, full and sensual, making numerous women feel insecure while also envying her impressive figure.
Paired with her straight and slender legs, along with the black stockings, it gave off a cold and seductive visual impact.
Iris looked at Baixi's busty figure and then lowered her head to look at her own underdeveloped breasts. She couldn't help but feel deeply insecure.
"Mother? What's wrong with you?" Baixi walked towards Iris with her crutches, calling out softly.
"Huh?" Iris raised her head and looked at Baixi, showing a slightly awkward smile. "Just practice walking properly, don't keep staring at your mother."
"Oh." Baixi obediently nodded, then walked slowly in the living room with her crutches.
...
In the evening, with Iris's company, Baixi was able to walk without relying on the crutches anymore.
Although her legs were not very agile, they were much better than before, which had been rigid and stiff.
After dinner, Iris gave a few instructions and then left the courtyard, flying towards the imperial city.
Playing hard to get had already been enough. It was time to get down to business.
She walked towards the palace.
The guards at the palace gate immediately stopped her and said, "Halt!"
Iris took off her face veil, revealing her beautiful and stunning face.
"It's Mr. Lingxi. My apologies for the offense!" The guards saluted Iris one after another, respectfully saying.
"Please inform Princess Leina that I am looking for her," Iris said with a smile to one of the guards.
"Alright, please wait a moment, sir. I will immediately report it," the guard said and ran towards the palace.
"Okay." Iris said lightly, then waited patiently for the guard to bring back news.
...
"Princess, your master has returned," a servant came to the princess's bedroom and respectfully reported.
"Really?" Leina's gloomy expression disappeared instantly, replaced by a look of joy in her eyes. "Take me to see my master."
"Yes!" The servant respectfully agreed, leading Leina to the palace gate.
"Master, you've finally returned," Leina excitedly held on to Iris's hand, her eyes becoming moist.
"Why are you crying?" Iris wiped away the tears from Leina's face with her hand, smiling and saying, "We were only apart for four days, is that worth crying about?"
"I... I thought you wouldn't come back!" Leina choked, "Eh... eh... eh..."
"Next, recite the Qimen Formation Diagram and then write it down from memory," Iris smiled, "Remember, it must be done smoothly, without pauses or breaks, understood?"
"Yes, Master," Leina nodded and started reciting the Qimen Formation Diagram.
...
The next morning, the first light of dawn appeared.
Iris sat on the bed and quietly watched the scenery outside the window.
The morning breeze brushed against the window lattice, making a rustling sound. The flowers, plants, and trees outside the window appeared exceptionally lively.
Suddenly, the sound of birdsong reached Iris's ears, followed by a delightful melody.
Iris couldn't help but turn her head and look out of the window. In the distance, she saw a big locust tree, on which perched a golden bird, its eyes sparkling and its mouth slightly open as if singing.
Iris had some impression of this bird. It was her grandmother's pet, named "Cui". Its feathers were very beautiful, making it a precious bird.
After a moment, Xiao Cui landed on the eaves and then flew to Iris's shoulder, staring carefully at her face.
Iris smiled and stroked Xiao Cui's feathers, asking softly, "Have you been doing well these years?"
"Chirp chirp~" Xiao Cui made a few bird sounds, as if expressing the grievances of the past few years.
Iris reached out and gently patted Xiao Cui's feathers, whispering, "Just half a month more."
Xiao Cui's eyes were filled with longing as it lightly pecked Iris's neck with its beak.
"Chirp chirp~" Xiao Cui called twice, then spread its wings and flew into the sky.
