Chapter 2

Bai Tang lay on the ground feeling very depressed. She was clearly very smart.

She had nearly forgotten to run away.

Bai Tang immediately stood up, kicked off with her legs, and prepared to flee.

She had only dashed about two meters when an earthen wall suddenly rose in front of her. As someone who had transmigrated, seeing a wall of earth abruptly shoot up from the ground made her legs go weak with fright.

Captain Lü picked her up by the scruff of her neck, and the earthen wall disappeared along with it.

Xiao Xinyue looked at the flowers and plants that had been messed up by the wall of earth. Her brows and eyes were filled with gloomy hostility. “Take her and all of you get lost!”

Everyone was frightened, except for the maid beside Xiao Xinyue.

She was just a little brat, yet she was actually this fierce.

Bai Tang was not afraid at all. Not afraid at all. But then why had all the fur on her body puffed up like a dandelion?

Captain Lü said calmly, “Apologies. We are only acting according to the family head’s orders.”

Xiao Xinyue tightened her grip around the rabbit’s neck.

Captain Lü held Bai Tang in both hands and walked up to her.

Bai Tang looked at Xiao Xinyue up close. Her skin was as fair and translucent as snow, and her delicately carved little face was not cute at all. Her entire body radiated hostility. Even at such a young age, one could already see the shadow of a villain in her.

Xiao Xinyue’s gaze fell on Bai Tang, her eyes full of disdain and frivolous contempt.

It was practically the same as looking at trash.

Displeased, Bai Tang bared her teeth and glared at her fiercely.

In a moment of carelessness, water actually sprayed from her mouth. A stream of water smashed into the little villain’s face.

Bai Tang was at a loss.

It seemed she had done something incredible. But she could use magic! She was so happy.

Xiao Xinyue’s little face was drenched by the water. Her carefully combed hair was also ruined by it, and the gray rabbit in her arms had been splashed too, a small patch of it now wet. She looked utterly disheveled, and her gaze was frighteningly gloomy.

Xiao Qi and the guards behind her froze.

They had actually been frightened by the aura of a child.

Lan Ji said, “Miss, this spirit beast was only born a few days ago, yet she already knows magic. This means her aptitude is very good.”

Bai Tang blinked her big eyes.

Was that a compliment? It was a compliment, right?

Bai Tang could not help wagging her short tail.

Xiao Xinyue snorted coldly. “Magic?”

She snapped her fingers.

With Captain Lü at the center, raging flames ignited all around them. The fire burned high, instantly evaporating the moisture in the air.

Xiao Qi stared blankly. She had long heard that this young lady was gifted beyond compare, but she had not expected her to be this powerful. This fire was probably something her intermediate-level water magic could not extinguish, and she did not know any higher-level spells.

Bai Tang felt so hot. Her fur felt like it was about to catch fire.

She hurriedly spat out a few tiny water bubbles. Before the bubbles could even touch the flames, they turned into steam. She quickly spat more water, busying herself desperately, her little expression pitiful and wronged.

Captain Lü remained very calm. “If this continues, the courtyard will catch fire.”

Xiao Xinyue glanced at her.

In less than a second, the fire went out.

Bai Tang was still busily working. A few water bubbles popped onto the ground, splashing up little droplets. She let out a breath of relief. It was finally extinguished.

A mysterious smile hung on Lan Ji’s lips.

This little thing was too adorable.

Xiao Xinyue’s gaze landed on Bai Tang. “With just those few little water bubbles, you wanted to put out my fire?”

Tch. She was super powerful, okay?

Bai Tang bared her teeth at her fiercely.

Xiao Xinyue curled her lips.

Before Bai Tang could react, a waterspout more than twice the height of a person appeared beside her.

It had been hot just now, but now it felt a little cold.

To casually use such magic at such a young age—this little villain was even more terrifying than she had imagined. Bai Tang trembled. There was no way she could become her spirit pet.

Lan Ji said, “Young Lady, you are still as childish as ever.”

Xiao Xinyue bit her lip, and a hint of anger appeared on her little face.

Lan Ji fell silent.

The waterspout beside Bai Tang disappeared.

Bai Tang realized why Lan Ji had called her childish.

She had only spat out a few little water bubbles, yet this villainous young lady insisted on comparing herself with her and using even more powerful magic. Once would have been enough, but she had even done it twice. She really was still a child, bullying even a little cub like her.

Bai Tang grinned, revealing two tiny sharp teeth.

Xiao Xinyue stepped forward and pinched her ear. “Are you mocking me?”

Her ear hurt. Mist gathered in Bai Tang’s sapphire-blue eyes. Acting on instinct, she bit down on the fair, jade-like wrist in front of her.

Xiao Xinyue had not been on guard at all.

Although Bai Tang did not break the skin, there was still a stinging pain.

Xiao Xinyue said coldly, “Throw this ugly thing away. I don’t need any spirit pet.”

Captain Lü did not let go. “Apologies.”

She actually called her ugly. All along the way, who knew how many young ladies had been captivated by her? Bai Tang puffed out her cheeks angrily.

Then an idea flashed through Bai Tang’s mind. She immediately used her little paws to pull her face open, widened her eyes, and looked at the little villain while trying hard to make a funny face.

That was right. She was super ugly.

Let her go. Then she would be free.

Xiao Xinyue lowered her eyes and looked at the soft, white little ball in front of her. Its short little paws were trying hard to poke its own face. Its features were proper and pretty, better-looking than any spirit beast she had ever seen. Its sapphire-blue eyes stared straight at her.

Her heart almost melted.

Xiao Xinyue pinched the rabbit in her arms. “Are you acting pitiful?”

Bai Tang froze, then let out a soft, milky sound.

That was right. She was so pitiful. Let her go.

Xiao Xinyue looked away. “Hmph. Don’t think I’ll want you just because of this.”

Bai Tang looked at her with even more anticipation.

Yes. It would be best if she did not want her.

Aside from Xiao Xinyue, everyone around Bai Tang revealed mysterious smiles.

Too cute!

Lan Ji said, “Young Lady, this spirit pet is priceless. If the imperial family knew of her existence, they would fight to have her. You should keep her. It is not as if we cannot afford to feed one more mouth.”

Bai Tang’s little expression collapsed.

The little villain would definitely not want her. All her hopes were pinned on her.

She looked at Xiao Xinyue with an even more expectant gaze.

Xiao Xinyue pursed her lips and said, “Throw her into the woodshed.”

Bai Tang: “…”

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There was no actual woodshed inside the foreign-style mansion. The woodshed was outside the building, tucked into a very remote corner. It was built from stacked wood and looked practically like a doghouse.

Bai Tang followed behind Lan Ji on her short little legs and went to the woodshed.

She curled up in a corner.

Once Lan Ji left, she would run away.

Lan Ji stood there expressionlessly, watching her curl into a ball. Her belly was white and fluffy, while the fur on her back was a pale blue. She was soft and beautiful, and Lan Ji stared straight at her.

Bai Tang grew a little nervous.

Why was this cold-faced maid staring at her like that?

Lan Ji took two steps forward.

Bai Tang was so scared that she shrank backward.

Lan Ji approached step by step.

Bai Tang covered her eyes with her paws, not daring to look anymore. It was too terrifying. This maid’s combat ability was also extremely high. She would not roast Bai Tang and eat her, would she?

Lan Ji crouched down in front of her and reached out.

Bai Tang was so frightened that she dodged backward.

A palm landed on her head, but did nothing else.

Bai Tang was a little confused.

Lan Ji curled her lips and rubbed her head, kneading it gently. Her fur was even softer than she had imagined.

Bai Tang: ??

She was tormented for five minutes.

Lan Ji reluctantly stood up. “It’s time to make dinner for the Young Lady.”

Once the person left, Bai Tang’s stiff body gradually relaxed.

Now was a good chance to escape.

She stepped forward. Her front paw had just left the courtyard when her back paw retreated again, and she returned to the shabby woodshed.

She had suddenly thought of a very serious problem.

Even if she ran away, she still could not avoid the fate of dying miserably.

Because the villain would destroy the world sooner or later. If Bai Tang ran now, she would still die.

In her previous life, she had been weak and sickly. At an age as beautiful as a flower, she had spent every day in a hospital ward. Her only wish in this life was to live freely and happily. But as long as Xiao Xinyue existed, that wish would never come true.

The best method was to kill the villain and eliminate future trouble.

Bai Tang lay on the ground, deep in thought.

There was another way: reform the villain and make her stop thinking about unauthorized copydestroying everything at the slightest provocation.

As soon as this thought emerged, Bai Tang rejected it.

With her many years of experience reading novels, reforming someone had to start when they were young. But she herself was still a cub and could not even speak. Moreover, while raising the villain, it would be very easy to raise her crooked.

From what Bai Tang could see, the little villain was already crooked now.

She was only a few years old, yet she already did not look like a good person.

The only method was to kill her. No matter how strong her magic was, there would always be a way to kill her.

After Bai Tang sorted out her thoughts, she felt that she had used up too many brain cells. She was so tired.

She changed positions and lay on the ground. Her little tail swayed twice. She narrowed her eyes, and before long, she fell asleep.

When she woke up, Bai Tang even stretched out her limbs.

Her sapphire-blue eyes were still filled with the confusion of waking up. When she saw Lan Ji standing outside, she was so frightened that she instantly became wide awake.

Lan Ji crouched in front of her and set down a basin.

Inside the basin was blackish meat and bloody broth.

The stench nearly made Bai Tang throw up.

Lan Ji pushed it forward. “Eat.”

Bai Tang did not know whether to look or not look, but she really was about to vomit. She quickly spread her legs and rushed out.

Lan Ji watched her enter the foreign-style mansion, utterly puzzled.

This was meat from a high-level magical beast she had just gone into the forest to hunt. Even if it were sold, it would be worth a fortune.

Lan Ji dipped her fingertip into the blood and put it into her mouth. The sweet, metallic taste spread across her lips and tongue.

Was it not high-grade enough?

Bai Tang slipped into the mansion and discovered that the space inside was larger than she had imagined. Not only was the outside beautiful, but the interior decoration was also extremely exquisite. The furniture colors were very elegant, and the overall appearance was very harmonious.

Bai Tang looked left and right. Suddenly, she smelled a rich aroma of meat. It was different from the meat Lan Ji had brought over. This smelled like something humans ate.

Bai Tang sniffed and followed the fragrance all the way to the dining room.

It was dinner time.

Xiao Xinyue sat on the dining chair, her slender body held perfectly straight. She held her utensils elegantly and was enjoying dinner.

Dinner was steak, cooked to about medium-well. Lemon juice had been sprinkled on top, blending with the aroma [stolen content]of the meat and bringing out an intense fragrance.

Bai Tang crouched beside the chair, drooling uselessly.

Ever since she had transmigrated, she had not eaten a single proper meal. Everything had been raw meat. It had nearly disgusted her to death.

When Xiao Xinyue ate, she was very focused and did not notice that there was now a spirit beast by her feet.

She cut a piece of beef. The utensils clinked together with a crisp sound. When the steak was cut open, the tender meat inside was revealed, its color extremely tempting.

Xiao Xinyue picked it up with her fork. Before she could bring it to her mouth, the beef on the fork disappeared.

Her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and she immediately looked under the table and chair, spotting a certain spirit beast that was stealing food.

Xiao Xinyue bent down and lifted Bai Tang up. When she touched Bai Tang’s tiny body, she froze. Bai Tang was much softer than her rabbit plushie, and she also had a warm body temperature. It felt very comfortable.

She was just about to scold her.

But a certain cub broke free from her grasp. In the blink of an eye, her dinner was completely devoured.

Xiao Xinyue could not endure it anymore.

Bai Tang sensed danger. She blinked her lively big eyes and made a soft sound, exposing her soft belly on the dining table.

Xiao Xinyue sneered. “Acting cute? It’s useless on me. Tell me, should I peel off Read on BaiLianTales your skin, or should I feed you to a magical beast?”

It was clearly such a soft and childish voice, so why did it sound so terrifying? Bai Tang shuddered all over.

Bai Tang stood up and rubbed her little head against Xiao Xinyue’s small hand.

The soft little head rubbed against her palm. It felt very comfortable.

Xiao Xinyue’s expression did not change. “I said it’s useless. Don’t even think about trying to please me.”

Bai Tang gritted her teeth. Her pink, tender tongue licked the back of Xiao Xinyue’s fair, slender hand. She let out a soft sound, her sapphire-like eyes looking at her pitifully.

Xiao Xinyue could not endure it anymore.

This time, it was because her heart melted beyond her control.