After two and a half days of flying, the Qilin carriage arrived at the Star Moon Cave to the north of the Fire Tree Country. It was much faster than the previous Bingluan carriage that Qingyin had taken.
The Black Qilin carriage landed on the mountain outside the Star Moon Cave.
"Qingyin, look!" Xu Chen pointed to the entrance of the Star Moon Cave.
"Why are there so many demons kneeling at the entrance?" Qingyin asked in confusion.
"Hey! You newcomers! Are you heading to the Star Moon Cave?" a strong demon kneeling in the back said.
"Yes, we are here to visit the Star Princess!" Xu Chen replied.
The demon looked at Xu Chen and Qingyin, "Just the two of you? No men?"
Xu Chen hesitated for a moment and said, "Yes."
"Then go in! Absolutely no men allowed!" the demon said.
"What is going on..." Xu Chen asked.
So the kneeling demons explained to Xu Chen and Qingyin why they were kneeling here.
"I see... Well, you guys stay here, my sister and I are going to visit the Star Princess!" Xu Chen said.
So Xu Chen and Qingyin, confused, entered the Star Moon Cave. The demons did not see them as a threat because they were women, so they politely let Xu Chen and Qingyin in.
Inside the cave, the air was filled with smoke and the sound of dripping water. It had a poetic atmosphere.
As they walked deeper into the cave, they came upon a misty white pool in a heavenly cave. In front of the pool, there was a silk curtain hanging, and behind the curtain, a faint figure of a gentle woman could be seen.
Xu Chen and Qingyin looked at the figure and felt a sense of familiarity. Xu Chen said, "I am Xu Chen and this is Qingyin, we are here to meet the Star Princess..."
"Xu Chen? Qingyin??" Before Xu Chen could finish speaking, the figure woke up from her contemplation. She hurriedly stood up and pulled open the curtain.
Before Xu Chen and Qingyin stood a stunningly beautiful mature witch in white clothing.
"Xu Chen?! Qingyin!!!" Star Dance's voice was unusually not calm!
"Star, Sister Star Dance!!??" Xu Chen exclaimed in disbelief. "Is, is it really you???"
"Xu Chen! Ah? Why did you become a girl?" Star Dance naturally wouldn't mistake Xu Chen, but she was also surprised.
"Well... it's a long story!"
"I see... I understand now!" Star Dance's eyes sparkled, but she didn't continue speaking. Instead, she bypassed the pool and came in front of Xu Chen and Qingyin. She took Qingyin's hand and said, "My sister! Are you alright?"
"I... I'm fine! And what about Sister?"
"She has barely managed to stay safe until now!" Star Dance said.
The three sisters reunited, with so much to say. They sat down by the stone table next to the pool and chatted late into the night.
As it got later, the three of them started to feel a chill. So Star Dance led everyone to a wooden platform behind the curtain. They sat or lay down, drinking the spring water-soaked tea and continued their conversation.
"We are so lucky to meet each other after such a catastrophe," Star Dance said.
"Yes, I feel much more at ease with Sister Star Dance by my side. But unfortunately, Xu Chen has become a woman now, which is, quite amusing and a bit sad," Qingyin said with a hint of loneliness.
"Hehe!" Star Dance chuckled, "It seems that I know how to use my Yin and Yang transformation technique now!"
"The Yin and Yang transformation technique?" Qingyin and Xu Chen were both stunned.
"Hehe, just like Xu Chen's power of the heart's original source and Qingyin's time-space reversal technique, although I lost all my power when I came here and have only just reached the level of an entry-level demon lord, I have also gained a technique, which is the Yin and Yang transformation technique! It can transform the Yin and Yang of any person or creature being targeted by the spell, meaning that a man can become a woman and a woman can become a man. However, I have never known the use of such a technique until now! It turns out it was prepared for you, Xu Chen!" Star Dance said with a radiant smile.
"What? There's actually such a secret technique?" Xu Chen and Qingyin were both extremely surprised.
"But, this technique can only be used once a month, and it can only last for a day!" Star Dance said.
"Well, that's disappointing," Qingyin said with a hint of disappointment, but then asked, "So, Star Dance, can you use it on Xu Chen now?"
"Ah, I'm sorry... The last time I tried it out was half a month ago out of boredom, so if we want to use it, we'll have to wait for another half a month..." Star Dance laughed, but there was also a hint of regret in her tone.
"Oh... Why do we have to wait for another half a month..." Qingyin seemed a bit dejected.
"Seeing how disappointed you look, what are you waiting for, Qingyin?" Star Dance suddenly asked.
"Huh? No, nothing! Who's waiting for anything! Star Dance, you're overthinking it! I just thought that if Xu Chen turns back into a man, it would be helpful for our adventures and battles!" Qingyin blushed and explained herself.
"Alright! No need to explain anymore! I didn't say anything, and I don't understand why you're blushing!" Star Dance said.
"Star Dance..." Qingyin pouted and leaned into Star Dance's arms. She whispered something quietly, but it's unclear what she said.
"Star Dance, we plan to go to Mojing next. What do you think? Maybe we can gather more information about the Kingdom of Mengyan there!" Qingyin suggested.
"Izayoi..." Star Dance couldn't help but feel heartbroken when she thought about Izayoi's current suffering. "We can't delay any longer. Xu Chen, let's leave immediately!" Star Dance said.
"Alright! Star Dance, on the way, we can stop by Tianle Lane in Yema City. I want to take another look at that painting!" Qingyin said.
"Alright, let's do that!" Star Dance agreed.