After Bai Yue wolfed down her meal, Mu Chenxi pushed her own boxed lunch over, even handing over her chicken leg that she’d only bitten from the outside and had eaten cleanly.
Bai Yue accepted it all without hesitation, eating every last bit, then patted her bulging little belly in satisfaction and let out a contented burp.
“Full. Time to get back to work.”
“Master, I’ll carry you back.”
Mu Chenxi said, then lifted Bai Yue onto her back once more, returning to the place where Bai Yue had been chiseling at the mountain rock.
The sound of “dang dang dang” echoed again as Bai Yue resumed her sweaty labor.
After chiseling out a pile of rubble, she ran off, fetched a small cart, filled it with the debris using a shovel, then pushed it to a nearby deep pit.
Mu Chenxi followed, only then realizing that the pit was pitch black and bottomless.
Bai Yue dumped all the stone fragments in, not even an echo returning.
After emptying the stones, Bai Yue returned, huffing and puffing, to continue chiseling.
Aside from the brief pause for their meal, she hardly stopped at all.
Of course, she would occasionally glance at Mu Chenxi, checking on how she was doing with the work.
Despite being so busy, Bai Yue’s small face was filled with satisfaction.
Mu Chenxi didn’t sit idle either.
Though her hands ached terribly, she gritted her teeth and kept helping.
Her speed couldn’t match Bai Yue’s, but she still gave it her all.
She wasn’t sure when she’d next be able to enter here.
Since she was here, she wanted to help as much as she could.
Whether in this Sea of Consciousness or in reality, she wanted to share some of her Master’s burden.
All her experiences in this Sea of Consciousness ended up being hard labor.
Not long after, Mu Chenxi’s body began to grow transparent, starting to fade away.
The Iron Pickaxe in her hand fell to the ground with a “clang”.
Small Bai Yue stopped what she was doing, gazing longingly at the spot where Mu Chenxi vanished, her eyes full of reluctant longing.
In her heart, she silently hoped that Chenxi would come to see her again next time.
When Mu Chenxi exited the Sea of Consciousness, in reality Bai Yue was nestled in her arms.
Yet the Bai Yue in her arms wore a faint smile, a tiny strand of crystal drool trickling down.
As Mu Chenxi gazed at Bai Yue, she saw her lashes tremble slightly, then, in the next second, Bai Yue slowly opened her eyes.
With sleepy eyes, Bai Yue looked at Mu Chenxi.
Seeing her surprised face, she softly asked, “Chenxi, is something wrong?”
“I just entered Master’s Sea of Consciousness, and when I came out, you immediately woke up. So I was a bit surprised.”
Mu Chenxi explained.
Bai Yue quickly merged with the memories of the Small Bai Yue in the Sea of Consciousness, instantly understanding what had happened inside.
She opened her mouth in shock.
She hadn’t expected that not only would her clothes change in the Sea of Consciousness, but her body shape could change as well.
But being that small just wasn’t suitable for hard labor, Bai Yue thought helplessly.
At this moment, Mu Chenxi gently raised her hand and wiped the drool from Bai Yue’s lips with her sleeve.
Realizing she had drooled, Bai Yue gave an embarrassed smile and quickly changed the subject.
“Chenxi, did entering the Sea of Consciousness this time give you any improvements?”
“It doesn’t seem like it.”
Mu Chenxi shook her head.
She’d been so busy helping Small Bai Yue with the work in the Sea of Consciousness that only after coming out did she realize she hadn’t gained any cultivation or Dao techniques.
But she quickly added, “However, Master seems a bit less tired than before. Even if I didn’t improve, being able to ease your fatigue is nice.”
Bai Yue herself knew her body’s changes best; she could indeed feel much of her exhaustion melt away.
Still, she hoped Mu Chenxi could use this to enhance her own strength.
To her, her own fatigue wasn’t worth mentioning.
“Chenxi, don’t enter this Sea of Consciousness again next time. It doesn’t help you at all and you end up wasting time helping with work.”
Bai Yue said earnestly.
Though she spoke firmly, her voice grew smaller and smaller, her lips pouting—her aggrieved expression exactly the same as the Small Bai Yue in the Sea of Consciousness.
Mu Chenxi, watching Bai Yue closely, caught the subtle changes in her expression.
She knew that after merging with Small Bai Yue, her Master subconsciously longed for companionship.
Mu Chenxi fell silent for a moment, then carefully said,
“Master, I’ll listen to you. But this situation is uncontrollable to begin with—I can’t choose which scene in your Sea of Consciousness I enter or which version of you I meet.”
She paused, then added softly,
“Even so, being able to help relieve your fatigue is still a good thing. If I accidentally enter that Sea of Consciousness, making you feel a bit better is worth it.”
“Of course, I know the most important thing right now is to increase my strength. I’ll try to find a way to enter a Sea of Consciousness where I can improve myself.”
“When the situation improves, I’ll try to enter the Sea of Consciousness where Master is small, help you with more work, and let you rest more.”
Her obedient disciple’s words were flawless, and Bai Yue nodded in agreement.
There was still a long time before nightfall, and Bai Yue wanted Mu Chenxi to enter her Sea of Consciousness again.
But when Mu Chenxi tried, she felt an invisible barrier blocking her—she simply couldn’t enter.
It seemed that entering Master’s Sea of Consciousness required a certain interval.
Even if Master could bear the fatigue, she had to wait for this interval to pass.
Since she couldn’t enter Bai Yue’s Sea of Consciousness, Mu Chenxi hugged Bai Yue and let her rest further.
Mu Chenxi used her sword to travel onward, while Su Qiuyue continued to cultivate quietly within Mu Chenxi.
They traveled until near nightfall before Mu Chenxi stopped.
As night fell, her consciousness once again sank into the Future.
Only five chances remained.
Mu Chenxi felt an intense sense of urgency.
The battle with the Fire Demon remained difficult.
However, with her previous experience fighting the Fire Demon, her cooperation with Su Qiuyue became more seamless.
Su Qiuyue’s Thousand Threads, Myriad Thoughts Secret Art also improved, managing to block two Soul Dao Killing Moves from the Fire Demon.
But on the third, her secret art collapsed from lack of soul power, all soul threads shattering.
Now it was Mu Chenxi’s turn to face the Fire Demon head-on.
Relying on her improved cultivation and refined secret arts, she managed to block one attack from the Fire Demon, but it continued its relentless assault.
When it unleashed a fourth Soul Dao Killing Move, Mu Chenxi could no longer hold on—her consciousness was obliterated by the attack.
When she regained awareness in her body, Mu Chenxi’s face was deathly pale.
Bai Yue immediately let her enter her Sea of Consciousness, and Mu Chenxi entered her Master’s Sea of Consciousness with practiced ease.
This time, the setting was the Hospital.
In fact, the place Mu Chenxi most wanted to enter now was the ice and snow world, since the Ice and Snow Master there could best help her strengthen her power.
“Chenxi, you came to see me.”
Bai Yue happily walked up and hugged Mu Chenxi tightly.
“What were you just thinking? Thinking about other women?”
Bai Yue’s peach blossom eyes locked onto Mu Chenxi.
Mu Chenxi’s heart tightened. The Master holding her felt dangerous.
Master wouldn’t harm her.
Impossible.
She was just scaring herself.
So she told herself, and met Bai Yue’s gaze squarely.
“I wasn’t thinking about anyone else—just about Master.”
She had always believed that whether it was Ice and Snow Master or Hospital Gown Master, at their core, they were both Master.
“mua~”
Bai Yue planted a kiss on Mu Chenxi’s cheek.
“By the way, you look very tired, Chenxi. I just got some Instant Coffee from the Head Nurse—I can make some for you, so you’ll feel more awake.”
“Well? Chenxi? Do you want some?”
Bai Yue looked at Mu Chenxi expectantly.
Mu Chenxi had some doubts about the “obtained” Instant Coffee—she didn’t even know what it was.
But she nodded.
“Sure. Anything made by Master, I want to drink.”
“Alright, I’ll make it for you right now.”
Bai Yue let go of Mu Chenxi and walked to the bedside table.
She pulled a packet of Instant Coffee from her pocket, tore it open, and poured the powder into the Mark Cup on the table.
She picked up the hot water kettle and poured water into the cup.
She wanted to find a spoon to stir it, but realized there wasn’t one.
There was no way to stir the powder, but that was no problem for Bai Yue.
She simply stretched her fair index finger into the Mark Cup, intending to stir the coffee powder herself.
“Master, hot water is very hot!”
Mu Chenxi quickly walked over and grabbed Bai Yue’s wrist, stopping her from touching the water.
“It’s fine. I’m not afraid of heat. Don’t worry.”
Bai Yue gently freed her hand and stuck her finger into the hot water anyway, her face unfazed.
She soon pulled out her finger and held it up in front of Mu Chenxi.
“See? It’s fine. Am I amazing?”
Bai Yue winked proudly at Mu Chenxi, waving her pale finger before her.
Her skin was still unblemished, white as ever, only a little warm steam rising from it.
Mu Chenxi finally relaxed.
She’d nearly forgotten—this was Master’s Sea of Consciousness, where the rules were different from the outside world. Hot water didn’t necessarily cause burns.
Besides, Master was unique, different from ordinary people, and couldn’t be judged by normal standards—especially the Hospital Gown Master inside the Sea of Consciousness.
Bai Yue stirred the Mark Cup with her finger for a while, then licked her finger and frowned.
“This coffee from the Head Nurse is a bit bitter. It does boost energy, but it’s too bitter. Not tasty. I need to get some sugar from the Head Nurse.”
“Master, it’s alright. I don’t mind bitterness.”
Mu Chenxi hurried to stop her. Always “getting” things from the Head Nurse wasn’t good, and besides, the Head Nurse was a good person.
“No way. Coffee without sugar is too bitter. How can I let you, my disciple, suffer along with me? We must add sugar.”
Bai Yue insisted.
“It’s fine. The Head Nurse definitely won’t notice.”
Saying this, Bai Yue put down the Mark Cup, grabbed Mu Chenxi’s hand, and prepared to take her disciple to steal sugar.
She led Mu Chenxi to the Nurse Station.
The Head Nurse was instructing several little nurses.
When she saw Bai Yue with Mu Chenxi, she paused her conversation, and all the nurses looked over.
“Hello, Head Nurse! I’m just strolling around the Hospital with Chenxi~”
Bai Yue cheerfully greeted, answering before anyone could ask.
“Alright. Exercise is good for your health.”
The Head Nurse replied with a smile, then spoke to Mu Chenxi.
“Chenxi, keep Bai Yue company. It’s good for her to walk more.”
After the greetings, Bai Yue pulled Mu Chenxi along as they circled the Nurse Station.
From time to time, she glanced at the Head Nurse, who was still talking with the little nurses.
Seeing that the Head Nurse wasn’t watching, Bai Yue dragged Mu Chenxi over to the Head Nurse’s drawer.
She opened the drawer with practiced ease and pulled out an iron can.
Clink.
The iron can popped open, half full of sugar cubes.
As for the other half, it had already entered someone’s mouth.
Bai Yue grabbed a large handful of sugar and stuffed it into her pocket, then quietly closed the can and put it back in the drawer.
She never realized that her sneaky actions had already been noticed by the Head Nurse.
Mu Chenxi, seeing the Head Nurse turn her way, felt a bit embarrassed.
She was a proper righteous cultivator, and this was her first time doing something like this—right in front of the victim, no less.
However, the Head Nurse seemed to turn a blind eye to Bai Yue stealing coffee and sugar.
Thinking about it, Mu Chenxi no longer felt embarrassed.
It made sense.
The Head Nurse seemed only worried about Bai Yue getting upset.
As for Bai Yue’s little actions, she completely tolerated them and was exceptionally gentle toward Bai Yue.
“Come on, let’s go back before the coffee gets cold.”
Bai Yue lowered her voice.
Believing herself to be unseen, Bai Yue prepared to boldly lead Mu Chenxi away.
Just then, a little nurse passed by with two large bags of takeout.
Bai Yue immediately stopped.
“Head Nurse big sis, what are you eating tonight?”
Bai Yue’s mouth turned sweet, calling her “big sis”.
“Sashimi tonight.”
The Head Nurse replied calmly.
The other nurses nodded like pecking chicks.
After the Head Nurse’s lessons, the little nurses all understood Bai Yue’s terrifying power.
Faced with Bai Yue, they couldn’t maintain the Head Nurse’s calm—each was on high alert, tense and anxious.