As Zhou Bai's gaze shifted and his thoughts swirled, the girl beside him, Xuan Nu, clenched Zhou Bai's hand and whispered softly in her mind, "Zhou Bai, don't go with her."

Zhou Bai patted Xuan Nu's palm to reassure her and transmitted his voice, "Rest assured, it's fine."

Seeing their intimate behavior, Ming Yue Immortal frowned immediately and branded Xuan Nu as a demoness. She thought secretly, "Does Zhou Bai like this woman? Then I might as well take her to Central City too, and find a chance to kill her discreetly, to prevent this demoness from corrupting Zhou Bai."

Zhou Bai looked at Ming Yue Immortal, showing a hint of hesitation and anxiety on his face. His eyes seemed to repeatedly ponder and weigh the situation. However, he thought: 'Even if I have to follow Ming Yue to the Heavenly Court, I need to handle it carefully. I don't want her to think I'm easy to deceive or suspect my motives. It would be best to ask for some benefits from her beforehand. After all, she's an immortal; she must have some possessions.'

Finally, Zhou Bai hesitantly asked, "Ming Yue Fairy, the heavenly gods are not good people. I'm worried they might harm me if I go. Besides, since I escaped from Central City with the Heavenly Demon, people regard me as a traitor to the human race."

Upon hearing the title "fairy," Ming Yue smiled faintly. If someone else called her that, she'd think it was just sweet talk.

But now, looking at Zhou Bai, she couldn't help but find him increasingly charming, especially since she favored humans. She assured him confidently, "Zhou Bai, you're the only pure-blood mortal currently, so even if you make a small mistake, as long as you recognize it and correct it, the Heavenly Lord won't blame you.

Besides, today's mortals are merely mixed blood with demons; you are the true human. How do they have the right to call you a traitor?

As for the heavenly gods, don't worry, I'll protect you day and night closely, and absolutely won't let anyone harm you."

Zhou Bai worriedly said, "Fairy, you have so many things to attend to and need to cultivate yourself; I'm afraid there will be times when you neglect."

Seeing Zhou Bai's worried expression, Ming Yue stepped forward and sincerely said, "Zhou Bai, listen, you are human, and I am human; we are of the same race. You must trust us."

Her eyes stared straight at Zhou Bai, sighing: "In this world today, humanity is waning, and now only we truly pure-blood humans remain. So each of us is your family. You are the key to the revival of humanity, and once you reach Wanxian Island, we will spare no effort to protect you."

Zhou Bai: "But Ming Yue Fairy..."

Ming Yue said, "Just call me Ming Yue. You and I are siblings; calling me Fairy is unsettling."

Zhou Bai's gaze lowered, and he sighed, "Same race... I tried the methods of the Sky Flipping Sect and indeed couldn't activate the demon bloodline. During the Daluo Heaven's Dao debate, those hybrids always wanted to kill me, fearing I would replace their status."

Ming Yue noticed Zhou Bai's attitude seemed to soften and smiled inwardly, saying, "Rest assured, from now on, Wanxian Island will be your home, and all the immortals will be your family."

One party wanted to actively close the distance, guide Zhou Bai back to the immortals, and use his bloodline for humanity's revival.

The other wanted to get some benefits and have Ming Yue Immortal as cover to return to Central City for investigation, all with intentions of getting close to each other.

It's like how a turtle looks at a green bean, all with the intention of getting close. As the conversation flowed more smoothly, they became more intimate.

After chatting for a bit more, Zhou Bai looked at Ming Yue and hesitated before saying, "Can I call Fairy my sister?" He then quickly added, "I'm sorry, my real sister passed away long ago. Ming Yue Fairy, you give me the feeling that you're like my sister..."

Ming Yue Immortal touched Zhou Bai's head, thinking this is a perfect opportunity to strengthen their relationship.

So, amidst their exchanged glances, they soon started calling each other Ming Yue Sister and Zhou Bai Brother repeatedly, which made Xuan Nu nearby both angry and annoyed, thinking fiercely: 'I didn't expect the Heavenly Court's female immortals to be so flirtatious. I really want to stab her with a sword...'

Feeling her companion's thoughts, Zhou Bai secretly gestured and transmitted his voice to soothe Xuan Nu: 'Xuan Nu, don't overthink. I'm just playing a role now. Actually, I wish I could kill this woman with a sword. But the Heavenly Court is powerful; without some strategies, we can't keep up with them.'

Xuan Nu nodded, speaking in her mind, 'Zhou Bai, of course, I trust you.'

Ming Yue looked at Zhou Bai, thinking: 'Zhou Bai, after all, has the human bloodline. Eventually, he will be close to us, his fellow humans.

Once I take him to Wanxian Island, I will teach him well and show him the cruelty of demons properly. In a year or two, he will probably completely sever ties with those mixed-blood demons and stop thinking about nonsense.'

Zhou Bai looked at Ming Yue worriedly and said, "Ming Yue Sister, I'm just a weak, pitiful mortal. The Heavenly Court is the base of the heavenly gods. If they want to harm me, it's not hard. There's no such thing as guarding against thieves for a thousand days."

Ming Yue couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly, thinking, you brat even managed to defeat Xiang Tiandi; ordinary heavenly gods probably can't harm you easily.

So, with Ming Yue's repeated guarantees and promises, and amid Zhou Bai's repeated worries and concerns, Ming Yue gave her brother an eighth-realm vestment robe and an eighth-realm flying sword for 'protection,' finally getting Zhou Bai to reluctantly agree to go with her to the Heavenly Court.

Ming Yue Immortal felt her efforts finally paid off, as she persuaded the highly cautious Zhou Bai to go back with her, feeling satisfied and proud, believing that as long as he agrees to go back with her to the Heavenly Court, he will certainly reform.

'Even if Zhou Bai can't change, I can educate Zhou Bai's children and grandchildren from a young age. They will surely become pillars of humanity.'

Then Ming Yue glanced at Xuan Nu and seemingly casually asked, "Is this young lady your friend, Zhou Bai? Then let her come along too."

Zhou Bai waved his hand and said, "No need. She's my classmate from Donghua City and needs to hurry back." After saying this, he transmitted his voice for Xuan Nu to leave.

'Xuan Nu, you should leave quickly. I'm going with this old woman to Central City to gather information. It's too dangerous with you around. She might kill you if she's displeased, or worse, discover your distorted body identity, which would be even worse. You better leave quickly.'

Zhou Bai: 'This is just an avatar; it's okay if it dies.'

Xuan Nu gritted her teeth, standing still, looking at Zhou Bai and then at Ming Yue. Finally, under Zhou Bai's urging, she had no choice but to leave reluctantly, though her back looked somewhat forlorn.