Chapter 1198: Chapter 1198: What?! A Snake Shedding Its Skin Now?
The 9th day of the 11th month in winter is Bai Zhi’er’s birthday.
To celebrate with his daughter, Bai Xilie specially postponed all government affairs during the day.
The Princess is different from others; she needs to hold a coming of age ceremony.
The ceremony calculated by the ritual officer is eight days later.
So today, all family and friends are simply celebrating Bai Zhi’er’s birthday.
After the day’s festivities, Bai Zhi’er did not forget her Black Snake Xiaoli.
She performed a divination this morning and knew today was the day Xiaoli would undergo a tribulation and ascend.
If he fails to pass this barrier, Xiaoli may lose a thousand years of cultivation.
Thus, in the evening, she planned to leave the palace to see Xiaoli so she could return early and join the friends and family for a festive dinner.
Feng Fuce had gone out to execute official duties early in the morning and would also return before dinner.
The entire Bai Family would accompany Bai Zhi’er to release thousands of lanterns after the banquet.
"Father, I’ll be back soon!" Bai Zhi’er informed Bai Xilie before departing.
Bai Xilie nodded with a smile, holding a jade pendant left by Jing Jia years ago.
He sighed with emotion, "My dear, our daughter is coming of age today."
Bai Zhi’er’s eyes revealed a hint of sadness.
Actually, unlike previous years, she was not looking forward to her birthday this year.
Because when her birthday came, it meant the end of the year was near, and she had to complete a hundred good deeds.
But she’s still short of two.
She was afraid she wouldn’t make it in time.
If she could not inherit the Heavenly Dao, Bai Zhi’er didn’t know what would happen.
Thinking this, she gradually became distracted.
Until the carriage brought her into the mountains.
By now, the sky was darkening, and the guard said, "Princess, let us escort you into the mountain."
Bai Zhi’er replied, "No need, you wait here; I will come down myself shortly."
After all, Xiaoli’s hidden cave was very secluded, and taking others was inappropriate.
Moreover, Bai Zhi’er wanted to see how much Xiaoli had recovered, fearing he might appear and scare the guards.
The young girl carried a dim lantern, walking through the dark mountain woods.
The wind howled as she ventured deeper into the mountains, leaving the noise behind.
The sky was darkening, and the wind was so cold, it seemed snow was imminent.
Bai Zhi’er carried her lantern and walked towards Xiaoli’s cave: "Xiaoli~ I came to see you."
These days, she was a bit busy, but Jun Kuang made sure to bring chicken to Xiaoli daily.
Bai Zhi’er remembered that Xiaoli had a good appetite; after shrinking, he could only eat three chickens a day. Later, as his mana gradually recovered, she heard from Jun Kuang yesterday that Xiaoli needed twelve chickens a day!
However, when Bai Zhi’er reached near the cave, she found that the chicken delivered by Jun Kuang this morning was still untouched.
Xiaoli hadn’t taken a bite.
Bai Zhi’er had a bad premonition.
She quickly carried the lantern to the cave entrance: "Xiaoli?!"
At that moment, a rustling sound came from inside the cave, and a pair of weary yellow-green snake eyes opened in the darkness.
Bai Zhi’er sighed in relief and lifted the lantern to illuminate inside: "Why aren’t you eating? I calculated that today you would undergo tribulation and ascend, so I came to see you."
"Xiaoli, I’m celebrating my birthday today, you..."
Before she finished speaking, she was shocked by the scene before her.
Everywhere the lantern shone, there were strips of transparent snake skin.
Bai Zhi’er walked closer in astonishment and raised the lantern again.
Xiaoli, somewhat weary, flicked his tongue out, and Bai Zhi’er exclaimed in shock, "What?! Why are you shedding skin just today!"
