Fear dissipated, and the ever-active Luo Jingyao also ran over to help.

Xiao Guai and White Tiger quietly stayed by the side, their eyes devoid of the previous worry and impatience: with their master present, they were certain Xiao Jin would recover very soon.

Seeing the Yang siblings focused on removing insects from a large golden snake, everyone was completely flabbergasted—it was truly an astonishing sight! Had they not seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed it.

Inside the Shen Qiulan Couple's house.

Lady Luo asked Yang Chengrong anxiously, "Chengrong, tell us quickly, what exactly is happening outside? I thought I heard someone shouting about a large snake—is that true? Where is Mengmeng? Is she okay?"

"Lady Xiao urged Yang Chengrong with urgency, "Rongrong, I'm fine, you should go out and find Chenchen quickly, don't let her be frightened."

"Rest assured, my ninth sister will be fine," Yang Chengrong explained warmly. "Xiao Jin has returned. Xiao Jin is a golden python that lives in Dayang Mountain, just like Xiao Guai and White Tiger, they are our family. It won't harm us. I think Mengmeng hasn't visited it for a long time, and it missed her, so it came back on its own to see her."

Everyone's eyes widened as they looked at Yang Chengrong: "Really?"

Yang Chengrong nodded.

"Our Mengmeng is a lucky star, so she is protected by the auspicious White Tiger, and even Xiao Bai and Xiao Jin look after her. How wonderful!" Lady Luo said proudly.

Lady Xiao laughed, nodding in agreement steadfastly touched. It must have been Chenchen who was concerned that she would be startled by suddenly seeing Xiao Jin, so she had sent Rongrong to prevent it—Chenchen truly was her intimate little cotton-padded jacket.

Although the others were still somewhat shaken, knowing that Xiao Jin, like Xiao Guai and White Tiger, would not harm people, they were naturally no longer as scared as before.

In the courtyard.

The Yang siblings carefully examined every part of Xiao Jin's body until they were certain that not a single tick remained, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Yang Chengyou was instructed to deal with the ticks in the porcelain jar, while Yang Mengchen and her brothers lifted Xiao Jin into a large bucket of warm medicinal water prepared next to them, gently scrubbing its head with focused tenderness. Long Xuanmo watched, filled with envy, wishing he could take Xiao Jin's place.

A quarter of an hour passed, and Xiao Jin slowly opened its eyes: 'Master, I feel much better now.'

"Good, good that you're feeling better," Yang Mengchen said as she gently stroked the head of Xiao Jin.

Xiao Jin slowly glided out of the large wooden bucket, resting on the ground obediently, allowing Yang Mengchen to check on it.

With no trace of blood, and the wounds gradually healing, Yang Mengchen finally relaxed: "Xiao Jin, did you frighten any other villagers on your way home?"

Xiao Jin shook its head: 'No.'

'Master, Xiao Jin and I deliberately avoided people; no one saw us. The person outside was startled because they suddenly ran out.' Xiao Guai eagerly sought credit.

"Xiao Jin is such a good child," Yang Mengchen said while taking out two pills, "Even in pain, Xiao Jin endured without scaring anyone. Here are two sugar pills as a reward."

Reaching out, Xiao Jin rolled the sugar pills into its mouth, eyes gleaming.

'What about us, Master, aren't we good children too?' Xiao Guai and White Tiger tugged at Yang Mengchen's sleeve, acting spoiled, while Little Sparrow chirped eagerly.

"Yes, yes, all of you are good children," Yang Mengchen said as she took out three more pills and distributed them among them. Then she said to Xiao Guai, "Xiao Guai, I will ask Third Brother to take you back to the mountain later. Xiao Jin is sick and needs to rest at home for a few days. You need to watch over the other animals on the mountain to prevent them from frightening the villagers.

Once Xiao Jin has recovered, you and Xiao Jin can take turns coming home."

Xiao Guai happily shook its head.

"Very good. Now take Xiao Jin inside to rest, White Tiger, return to your post, and Little Sparrow, go and play."

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