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Title: The Unga Bunga Siblings

The first few days of living in Fei Hou Mountain were simple. Lo Jik used the Rank 3 Bone Convergence Gu and successfully hid his cultivation for the time being. He didn’t have to do that, but he already had the Rank 3 Gu, and it didn’t feed on the milk. Next, Lo Jik challenged the Monkey Group daily until he got the Rank 1 Monkey Strength Gu. Finding a Rank 3 Bandit Monkey Strength Gu right away is unrealistic. With his body refined by the three Gu, he swiftly used the Rank 1 Monkey Strength Gu and lent it to Bai Ning Bing.

Of course, as a Rank 1 Gu, Monkey Strength needs monkey meat every week. She took Lo Jik’s Monkey Language Gu before betting her life against a Bandit Monkey. Although surprised, the Monkey grew more excited! These Bandit Monkeys are carnivorous. They eat among themselves, too. Bai Ning Bing’s risk paid off, and she had a steady supply of monkey meat as she used the Rank 1 Monkey Strength Gu.

Bai Ning Bing would leave the cave during the day and only return at night to sleep.

Lo Jik, too, minded his business. The duo have some quiet for once, and they intend to grow. The duo would share meals and discuss their progress in searching for the Monkey Mask Gu. Bai Ning Bing slowly learned how to practice with her bone spears. Lo Jik wasn’t any different. He’s always been interested in trick shots. These Bone spears can be incorporated into his skillset.

Lo Jik’s starving Undying Grass soon perishes. This was one of the Gu Worms Mo Chen gave him. Lo Jik only had a small food supply and could not nurture it longer. There were also other losses. The Gu they took from the Laughter Flesh Gu slowly died. These Gu were already weak due to their hibernation. Out of the Ten Gu worms, 3 perished. Lo Jik could sustain the rest with the Milk Spring inside the Milk-Bone Sac.

But Lo Jik had other goals. He carefully mapped the valley and challenged other Monkey Kings around the Mountain Foot. He exchanged several kinds of wines. The Bandit Monkeys brew Spicy Wine. However, they also steal wine from other caravans. Lo Jik took every type of wine the Monkey Groups had to offer.

A caravan arrives during their 20th day.

Lo Jik and Bai Ning Bing hid deeply inside their cave. The leader of the caravan was a Rank 4 Gu Master. They could not enter this caravan.

Once the Caravan left the first checkpoint, Lo Jik and Bai Ning Bing returned to their ‘Monke’ ways. The peace and rest allowed their spirits and minds to return to their peak.

Unknowingly, the year ends, and Lo Jik is already 18!

Although Lo Jik never found the Bandit Monkey Strength Gu, he achieved his other Goals. However, by this time, Golden Claw and Rainbow Feathers Gu perished, too. But the Rank 4 Gu from the Xuan Yuan Divine Pheasant was still healthy. Lo Jik used this time to refine most of the Gu he could need.

And with relative freedom, Lo Jik reorganized his storage. There were different things he had to consider.

Finally, an acceptable target enters Fei Hou’s valley after 12 Days.

Lo Jik’s and Bai Ning Bing’s short vacation and ‘playtime’ with the Bandit Monkeys end as they dash to the last checkpoint of the valley. Whenever a Bandit Monkey saw them, they would excitedly greet the duo before leaving.

‘Sigh, we never found the Rank 3 Bandit Monkey Strength Gu. We could readily discover that in the higher slope against the Thousand-Beast King. But those beasts are more intelligent and may lash out.’

Their stop in Fei Hou Mountain wasn’t about searching for treasures. It was to use the Bandit Monkeys as an external threat against a caravan with some favorable conditions.

First, the Caravan must not possess a Rank 4 Gu Master. Second, there must be other ‘voices’ in the caravan.

This upcoming caravan fulfilled their needs. The duo was spirited. They rested and digested several gains from Bai Gu Mountain. They can rely on the Bone Gu to survive in the Caravan instead of other Gu Tie Clansmen may be aware of.

<<<>>>

The path through Fei Hou Mountain is the safest haven connecting East to West. Jia Long’s caravan is allied with other clans. Although this passage is the most secure route, it’s also expensive! From this path, their caravan will loop till moving west again.

From East to West, then return.

Thick Fog surrounds Fei Hou Mountain. There are tens of Monkey Groups stationed in the valley’s pathway. They will constantly block their paths, and a Gu Master from their caravan will have to arm wrestle with them. Of course, killing these Monkeys is a taboo. Since there are other clans in this caravan, every Clan must send their Strong Gu Masters to deal with Monkey Kings. Any outright use of Gu Worm is also prohibited. So, the Gu Masters with Strength Gu can display their brilliance.

Days go by as the Caravan moves slowly. Everyone’s expression is bitter. However, they enjoy the misfortune of a Clan that lost all their goods and servants.

It’s the twentieth day, and the caravan reaches its last checkpoint. Past this, the Western Side of the Southern Border awaits. But their goods are almost halved, too!

However, something strange occurs under every Gu Master’s eyes!

The Monkeys beat their chests and howl. The fog lifts off, revealing the Bandit Monkey King respectfully standing beside two humans.

Gu Masters?

Jia Long’s and the Caravan’s Vice Leaders’ expressions turn cautious. They stare at the female figure with a Rank 3 aura. Soon, they stare at the man beside them. The group cannot feel a thing from this Gu Master. But it only terrifies Jia Long. After all, the Monkey King and the Bandit Monkeys are paying their respects to this man.

As for the Gu Masters, Jia Long and other Vice Leaders cannot see their features.

A wooden tribal mask with green leaves for hair covers their faces.

Rank 2 Monkey Mask Gu!

This Gu can create a wooden mask around the user that moves and doesn’t impede any vision. The wooden eyes of the mask allow the Gu Master to retain their vision. And they can even eat food by opening their mouths since the mask is flexible. This Gu Worm is one of the most desired Gu from the Fei Hou Mountain.

“Greetings, Seniors,” Jia Long steps out.

The two Gu Masters glance at each other before the female shouts.

“HUHUKHAKHAKHA!”

The entire valley descends into silence. Such control? The pupils of everyone in the caravan shrink. Their hearts shudder when they notice killing intent and hungry snarls from the nearby Bandit Monkey.

Jia Long hurriedly speaks, “Appease your anger, Seniors. We don’t mean any offense!”

Although they can kill this small Monkey group, the Caravan will be chased by hundreds and thousands of monkeys! They can’t afford any conflict!

“Sigh, you are too mischievous, Junior Sister.”

A muffled voice escapes the Gu Master. He slightly tilts his waist, bowing to the group. “We are the Monkey Siblings, Brothers. Please forgive my Sister’s manners. We have been away from human society for a few years. We have a small request.”

“Please, anything,” Jia Long sighs in relief. However, the figure’s words make other vice leaders frown secretly.

“We have attained some wealth by staying inside the Fei Hou Mountain. May we be bold enough to tag along with this caravan? We have several Goods to sell.”

A part of the caravan feels moved. What Rare Goods can they earn? There must be some Gu from the Fei Hou Mountain, right?

However, the other part suspects these Monkey Siblings. What if they are demonic?

“Hmph, Brother! You are too kind! Let’s order these Monkeys to snatch this caravan’s most precious goods!” The female snorts in a muffled voice. “Look. They fooled these Monkeys and preserved their High-Quality goods. Hehe. Let’s explain the situation to the Monkey King.”

Jia Long and others sweat. Before they can speak, the man sighs.

“Don’t be rash, Sister. We’re all humans. Why do you always prefer these monkeys?”

“Why?” The wooden mask sneers in a life-like manner. “These Monkeys are honest! I don’t trust these humans.”

“Do you not trust me?” the bother snorts. “Am I not a human?”

‘Well, I don’t trust you. You fucked a Clan Leader and ran away. Then again, I sleep next to you, too.’ Bai Ning Bing scoffs.

“Fine,” she grunts before hollering like a monkey.

Other Bandit Monkeys instantly roar as the Caravan’s expression changes!

However, the Bandit Monkeys start howling and whistling, flipping their skirts and mooning the other Gu Masters.

“Don’t be so tense,” the Monkey Sister scoffs. “I just told this group to make fun of you. You should feel lucky that these Bandit Monkeys respect Brother. Otherwise, they would have attacked you on my orders long ago!”

Jia Long and others stare at the Monkey Brother.

“Brother Monkey,” Jia Long gulps. “May we have some time to consider?”

“Of course,” the Monkey Brother laughs. “We won’t force you. Don’t listen to my sister. There is always another caravan. It’s just that I have several goods that I don’t need, for instance, two additional Monkey Masks.”

Jia Long’s eyes gleam.

Lo Jik nods internally. They wouldn’t have such a threat if they picked a Caravan led by Rank 4 Gu Master.

‘But Bai Ning Bing also stepped up her game in acting,’ he glances at his ‘sister.’

After fifteen minutes, Jia Long and others welcome the Monkey Siblings with open arms. As a celebration, the ‘kind’ Monkey Brother shares a small gourd of precious Monkey Wine brewed by the Bandit Monkeys while keeping a large tank’s worth in store!

Lo Jik has too much wine!

The Monkey Siblings address their need for peace and slow acclimation to human contact. So they request to follow the Group instead of mingling with others. The Monkey Siblings also forthrightly agree when the beast groups attack. Jia Long and others soon find that while the Monkey Sister is cold, she is more honest.

If only they knew…

As such, the caravan continues past the Fei Hou Mountain.

The truth is that demonic and Lone Gu Masters are known to enter Caravans. But the risk lies with the lone travelers. They might get captured by a strong Caravan Leader.

Their goods might be seized by the righteous factions.

It’s all in the name of righteousness.

However, Bai Ning Bing has peak stage Rank 3 Cultivation. It’s already higher than Jia Long’s Rank 3 Upper Stage Cultivation. Lo Jik’s hidden rank also increases the group’s caution. Jia Long and others won’t risk losses to capture the duo.

Second, the external pressure from the Bandit Monkey deterred them. But only pressuring these men will be dangerous in the long run. Lo Jik had to introduce benefits from the Fei Hou Mountain.

The duo decided not to sell the Gu from Grey Bone Scholar’s inheritance since it increased their risk. An inheritance was too precious to these men. But Fei Hou Mountain’s specialty can be used as a bargaining chip.

So, the Monkey Siblings walk at the back of the caravan, dragging a cart of concealed goods. Other Gu Masters often send their family servants to relieve their tasks as a way of goodwill. However, the duo refuses it every time. The Monkey Brother speaks politely with everyone. But the Monkey Sister ruthlessly kicked the persistent Rank 1 and Rank 2 Gu Masters.

<<<>>>

“We’re finally out of Fei Hou Mountain!”

“Huff! I barely kept my ash-grey coals safe!”

“Hur, hur! The losses aren’t much this time. But it’s a pity about that Zhang girl.”

“She lost all her goods.”

“Sigh. Zhang Xin Ci is a beautiful and kind mortal. A pity.”

“Hahaha! Bandit Monkeys don’t care about beauties! That girl is only a mortal. Her only value is that Rank 3 Zhang Zhu. He’s a Healing Gu Master. Others won’t offend their group. What if they need to heal?”

Rank 1 and 2 Gu Masters converge in a small area surrounded by carts. It’s a Caravan’s Bazaar.

“To think even Caravans trade internally,” Bai Ning Bing mutters. Her fist-sized wooden eyes creepily dart around under the Monkey Mask’s effect.

Lo Jik and Bai Ning Bing stand near a medium cart. Aside from the sealed earthen pot, they cannot store due to the Gu Worms inside, they present a variety of Rank 1 Gu.

Rank 1 Monkey Fur Gu.

Rank 1 Monkey Language Gu.

Rank 1 Drumming Chest Gu.

Rank 1 Monkey Strength Gu.

Rank 1 Howl Gu and three others.

The duo sit quietly. There is a board beside the duo listing the siblings’ needs. Most of these materials are food for the Gu.

“It’s not that surprising,” Lo Jik mutters.

“Oh, because you know everything?” she scoffs.

“No. I meant Caravan trades. It would be weird if the different groups didn’t trade with each other. Mortals trade their goods daily. Meanwhile, the Gu Master’s bazaar is set weekly. What we need to focus on is securing our identities.”

“What does that mean?” Bai Ning sits on the cart with crossed legs. Lo Jik replies calmly. “We’re siblings who didn’t have human contact for years. I cannot simply enter the market and negotiate for things as I usually do.”

“You’re overthinking,” Bai Ning Bing waves her hand. “Other Gu Masters suspect us. Jia Long and other vice leaders may already believe we’re lying scums. Why should we bother protecting this identity?”

“Because we’re weak,” Lo Jik sighs. “We can only use mystery to our advantage for so long. Maintaining our identities won’t need much effort, too. All you have to do is act the way you are—a bitch. And I’ll be the sensible one, making wise choices despite a lack of human contact. After all, human contact does not determine one’s wisdom and arrogance.”

“You call me a bitch,” Bai Ning Bing sneers without getting angry. “But it’s you who ruts like a dog in heat.”

“You can call me a dog,” Lo Jik idly mutters. “Also, we need a worker.”

“Labor?” Bai Ning Bing frowns. “Do you think acting like other Gu Masters and rearing mortal servants will protect our identity?”

“Not laborers. A worker. A smart employee who covers our weakness in communication and haggling in a market,” Lo Jik hums. “It’s either employing a worker or interacting with the higher-ups of the caravan for the remaining journey to slowly unveil our communication skills as if we’re learning from them.”

“Employing it is,” Bai Ning Bing smirks. “But your method has a flaw. How will you hire anybody worthwhile with your supposed communication skills? You will have to force others to submit.”

“What’s the greatest product in a caravan?” Lo Jik questions as he walks to the board, scribbling something.

“Primeval Stones,” Bai Ning Bing replies. “We are all here for profits.”

“Wrong,” Lo Jik glances at her. “We might be weak in the big picture, but we are comparatively more powerful than the higher-ups of this caravan. Why would you consider other’s worry? The answer is security. A mortal or a weak Gu Master will choose their lives over money.”

He returns to his spot. Other Gu Masters notice the change in the Monkey Siblings’ board.

“What kind of offer is that?”

“Security?”

The higher-ups hear about this before smiling.

As expected, the Monkey Siblings lack communication and trading skills.

Jia Long’s gaze flashes.

“To offer their protection from any beast group during their stay in the caravan is a great deal,” he realizes. The duo must be at Peak Stage Rank 3 Cultivation. It’s a sensible choice to employ someone to sell their goods.

“It must be Monkey Brother’s idea. But he’s a little naive, too. First, all the Gu Masters belong to a clan. They are outsiders and believe they can hire weak Gu Masters. Nobody will betray their family for a small sum. Second, they openly revealed their weakness. Those two must be all brawns and no brains. The idea is good, but the execution ruined their prospects.”

That’s not to say the Rank 1 Gu they revealed were lackluster. The prices were sensible, too.

The eight Rank 1 Gu sold out the first night, netting Lo Jik 2472 stones.

Their caravan travels smoothly. The next day, the disdain in other Rank 3 Gu Master’s hearts grows further when the Monkey Siblings take their offer in the mortal’s bazaar. It instantly attracted dozens of servants. However, the Monkey Brother gave a simple condition.

“What?” Jia Long almost burst out laughing.

The test to enter the Monkey Siblings’ employ was HILARIOUS!

“Yes, Lord Jia Long,” the Gu Master smiles. “Monkey Brother gave everyone a stick and asked them to sell it to him. Nobody can make sense of it.”

“Hehe. Selling a useless stick? Who can achieve that?” Jia Long snickers. The other Rank 3 Gu Masters are the same.

“We’re never going to find anyone,” Bai Ning Bing sighs. “Your condition is too much. Who can sell a stick?”

“Someone who wants to enter the umbrella of Rank 3 Peak Stage Gu Masters,” Lo Jik smiles. “Do you want to try selling this stick to me?”

“Hmph! You think I don’t know you? It’s just one of your pranks. If someone does remotely good, you might push that stick up their ass.”

“That would be a lovely prank,” Lo Jik shrugs. He isn’t into pranking. But Bai Ning Bing DOES get on his nerves.

“Ah! Zhang Clan’s Young Miss!”

“Please, Miss! Give us some food. We haven’t eaten for days!”

There are also beggars in the caravan. These unlucky few are family servants who angered Gu Masters. Thus, they received a beating and had their meals cut.

Lo Jik and Bai Ning Bing glance at the commotion as they watch three people enter the bazaar.

“What are you doing? Form a proper line or else!” A loud voice thunders. These men and women hurriedly form a line as the Monkey Siblings get a good look at the black-haired girl. She’s young and lovely with creamy skin and attractive features—long eyes, jet-black hair cascading to her waist, a comely figure, and rosy lips. At a glance, be it her looks or kindness radiating from her core, the girl isn’t worse than Bai Ning Bing in beauty. Beside this girl are a Rank 3 Gu Master and a mortal maid.

“That’s the Zhang girl who lost everything in Fei Hou Mountain?” Bai Ning Bing hums.

Although Zhang Xin Ci has a Rank 3 Gu Master. The Elderly is a Healing Gu Master. He does not possess terrifying physical might. How could he win any arm-wrestling competitions? The Zhang Clan’s side of the caravan lost their goods and servants since Zhang Xin Ci could not support them.

“She is,” Lo Jik muses. He’s unbothered by her beauty. Since he can’t gain a thing from her, he doesn’t want to form any connections. He’s not a lustful freak. Besides, Mortal lives are too brittle. He doesn’t want to get connected to a ‘thing’ that breaks with a touch.

Under their idle gazes, Zhang Xin Ci distributes warm food to everyone. She then glances at their board before walking over despite Rank 3 Zhang Zhu’s cautions and her maid’s worries.

“Seniors,” she bows slightly. “This lowly one’s family name is Zhan. My mother named me Xin Ci. Please excuse this one’s rudeness. May I ask what the earnings are under your employment?”

“Young Miss, you can’t!” the brunette maid speaks. Meanwhile, Zhang Zhu clenches his fist. His heart shudders when the round, fist-sized, bulging wooden eyes glance at him.

“Earnings? You get to live safely from beast groups,” the Monkey Sister snickers arrogantly.

“Us siblings rose from the dirt, Junior Sister. Don’t lower your head,” Monkey Brother smiles and speaks calmly. “Our offer is known to others. Speak, what else do you want? Your job may be hard or simple after you pass our test.”

Zhang Xin Ci straightens her back. She picks up the nearby stick and glances at it.

Others grow curious.

Zhang Xin Ci is a kind woman who always helps others. There’s not a single soul as kind as her in the Caravan. Even when Zhang Zhu lost the goods, she gently consoled the man, stating—“Goods don’t have life, sentience, or emotions. They cannot compare to a human life. I’m glad Elder Zhang didn’t get hurt.”

Such kindness earned Zhang Xin Ci a soft spot in many people’s hearts. But she also became a subject of mockery for a few. Lo Jik and Bai Ning Bing know all this. The Zhang Clan’s loss was conspicuous, making the duo ask about them.

“Mizz Zhang is taking the test? Why?”

“Sigh. Miss Zhang lost all her goods and must not have a source of income. Of course, a woman can earn in other ways. But how can the virtuous Zhang Xin Ci do that? She is also kind and wastes money to feed the needy.”

“I want to see what she answers this question with. Other servants tried different tricks. But all failed.”

Others grow silent as Zhang Xin Ci clenches the stick with her slender hand.

“Seniors know my name. I’m from the Zhang Clan. However, my identity as a Zhang Clansman means nothing. My most significant achievement in the Clan was managing my mother’s estate when she fell sick. Since I don’t have a talent for cultivation, I directed my blood and sweat for business. In three years, I expanded my mother’s estate several times, selling it all after her death to buy the goods worth almost 50000 Primeval Stones.”

Bai Ning Bing’s gaze slightly brightens.

Lo Jik tilts his head. A cool breeze flows in the silent bazaar as the green leaves sticking from the mask’s backside sway.

He doesn’t say a thing as Zhang Xin Ci glances at the stick before meeting his eyes.

“If you buy this stick, you will also get a Zhang Xin Ci with a modest business talent. I hope Junior’s presumptuous words and fickle greed to haggle for daily wage does not offend the two Seniors.”

Lo Jik’s expression remains impassive. He observes how Zhang Zhu and Xin Ci’s maid feel humiliated for their Miss.

The fools.

It was never about the stick.

What would Lo Jik do with a goddamn stick? Other servants had the gall of spouting that the stick was blessed by Venerables and whatnot. But Lo Jik is supposed to give a challenging test. He didn’t expect someone to attach the value of what their identities need.

Zhang Xin Ci, eh?

“You have two servants,” Lo Jik opens his mouth. “Who pays for them?”

Xin Ci shakes her head.

“Elder Zhang Zhu and Xiao Die are like my relatives, Senior. Their services are invaluable.”

“Then how can you value your own worth? Are you not a trader?” Bai Ning Bing snorts coldly.

Zhang Xin Ci lowers her head.

There were two reasons she wanted to try this test.

First, she did not have a means of income, which may give others a reason to suppress her. Zhang Zhu’s presence only delays the inevitable.

Second, her group needed protection. Others were willing to lend helping hands during the Beast Tide due to their products and prospective profits. However, others won’t assist Zhang Xin Ci now. Even Zhang Zhu’s presence cannot change that.

The security of two Rank 3 Gu Masters is what she and her two companions need.

“Our offer is for those working under us,” Lo Jik hums. “Don’t mistake our kindness with naivety. Do you expect us to take your servants under our wing? What use do they have? You’re smart, Lady Zhang. My Sister is correct. If you cannot determine their values, how are we to decide?”

Zhang Xin Ci quietly ponders. Everyone holds their breath.

With dozens of servants, this is the first time anyone has gotten so far.

The girl’s gaze brightens as she responds in a soft tone.

“This Xin Ci exists because of Zhu and Die. Their value is more than mine. If it pleases you, Seniors, extend your offers to Elder Zhang and Xiao Die. I can step aside.”

“No, Miss Zhang!” Zhang Zhu states firmly. Her words stir his protectiveness while Xiao Die’s eyes water.

‘Sheesh. So dramatic,’ Bai Ning Bing scoffs in her heart. It’s good that she didn’t witness Brother Uchained and Sister Lin’s melodramatic parting. The girl might have thrown up!

Lo Jik stares at the girl before replying.

“Aside from our security, you will earn 3 stones a day. Your servant will earn half a stone daily. But we refuse to coddle a Rank 3 Gu Master. When conducting trade, he is to be far and not interfere with profits.”

Zhang Xin Ci turns silent.

Other servants go green with envy.

3 stones daily?!

Zhang Zhu pats Zhang Xin Ci’s shoulder, nodding. He doesn’t want to be more trouble to his lady. The offers proposed are brilliant, too.

“And no whining!” Sister Monkey suddenly hisses. “Especially from you.”

Her glare rests on the pale Xiao Die. The maid’s slightly shrill tone got on Bai Ning Bing’s nerves.

“I accept,” Zhang Xin Ci nods firmly. “I’m in your debt, Seniors.”

“It’s a transaction,” Lo Jik muses idly. “No need to be dramatic. Where are you three staying?”

“What? Why?” Zhang Zhu grows cautious as Bai Ning Bing jumps down from the cart.

“Are you muddled, you wrinkled Bastard? How are we going to keep the girl safe if we’re away? Hmph! Move. I’m tired, and I want to sleep.”

Zhang Zhu grits his teeth. His opinion of Monkey Sister falls in the negatives.

<<<>>>

“I’m sorry, Uncle Zhang.” Xin Ci lowers her head. “I acted without telling you. But you would not have let me do this.”

“Sigh,” Zhang Zhu heaves. “You’re intelligent and kind, Little Miss. It’s not that I don’t trust your judgment and decisions. But the world of Gu Masters is treacherous. I promised your mother to protect you. I also watched you bloom into a brilliant flower that shocked the Zhang Clan with her business talent. But Demonic Gu Masters cannot be reasoned with.”

“Uncle Zhang is right, Missy!” Xiao Die speaks. “We can’t trust others.”

Xin Ci shakes her head.

“What choice do we have?” She reveals. “It’s not the loss of goods that worry me. I’m a trader and chase profits, but it will never be more valuable than human life. But those goods were also our protection. I’m sorry, Uncle Zhang, Little Die. I… If I had a misshapen face or some other defects—”

“Never say such a thing, Little Miss,” Zhang Zhu claims. “Your beauty is not the problem. It was my fault. If only I was stronger!”

Xin Ci shakes her head with a gentle smile.

“What is beauty without power? Is it not similar to smelly fertilizers that attract flies? Other Gu Masters look at me like I’m already their plaything.”

Xiao Die and Zhang Zhu pale.

“But did you know? The Monkey Siblings didn’t show any interest in me or my clan.” She smiles. “How can I not struggle and fight against my tribulations? I may not have an Aperture. But hope shines brightly in my heart. The path ahead is risky. So, I must be willing to bet my life. That’s all I have left.”

Zhang Zhu and Xiao Die watch their Young Miss in a daze. Their tent is dim. But the weak moonlight seems to illuminate their space under her dazzling smile.

***

Alternate Title: Be Monke; Monkey Strength; Bone Practice; A Period of Peace and Training; Preparing Departure; Collecting Wine; Hiding; The Target; The Monkey Siblings Appear; Bai Ning Bing Be Like—Kill Them All (JK); Pressuring and Benefits; The Naive Siblings; Hidden Threats; The Talented Duo; Entering the Caravan; Leaving Fei Hou; Monkey Mask; No Bandit Monkey Strength Gu; Small Gains; Selling Stuff; Gaining Materials; Bai Ning Bing Learns Acting; Bai Ning Bing’s Other Growth; Dog and a Bitch; Protecting Identity; Revealing Weakness?; Sell me the Pen- oops! Wrong Fandom. Sell Me The Stick; Xin Ci Cracks The Code; Getting a Job; Lucrative Offer; The Monkey and the Beauty; Bai Ning Bing is Already Annoyed; A Hopeful Heart; The Will to Risk and Struggle; Monkey Sister has no filter, and She Loves IT!