"Tian shi you remember all that we taught you about how humans talk, what they eat, what they drink and everything else." Inquires the banyan old spirit now taken the form of her father – Xiang Feng ,a man in his forties with a small beard and green robes.
Tian shi just says yes while still laying on the soft bed and moving her hands and legs up and down while covering the whole bed like a starfish.
"This thing is so soft. I like this very much. I want to lie on this the whole time." Said Tian shi rolling over the bed .
" Tian shi!! You need to listen to me in order to behave properly in front of the humans" said Xiang Feng.
"Banyan spirit you are really talking like a human father to his naughty daughter." Said Xiang Huan or the peach spirit.
"Now you don't talk like a protective mother. We need to teach her the etiquettes or else she might expose herself." Said Xiang Feng.
"Okay, don't start fighting like a old married human couple " said Xiang Chen who was stuffing his mouth with berries.
"How ?...how can you eat our friends ?" asked Xiang Feng.
"Father, don't be so irritating. When in human world you need to eat in order to survive . Otherwise your real form will appear. And that will scare people" said Xiang Chen . Xiang Feng's face raged in anger but he did not said anything and went outside.
"Tian shi sister lets go I the market . If we want to learn how humans live their daily life the best way is to visit markets. Lets go!" said Xiang Chen thrilled and dragged Tian shi from the bed.
In the market Tian shi and Chen were roaming around in the famous biggest market -Hua Market.
"Wow! these hairpins are so beautiful. And of so many different colours. " said Tian shi while looking at a stall the different hairpins displayed.
" You can buy if you like it, sister." Said Chen.
"Really? I can buy whatever i like?" asked Tian shi.
" Really and i am your little brother. You don't need to ask me about anything you do" said Chen. Tian shi gives a big smile and then nodded her head vigorously.
Buy this!!
This also!.
This is so delicate . Buy!
Wow, so beautiful. Buy it.!!
Tian shi brought whatever she liked from all the twelve stalls. She was about to enter shops with starting from shop named No.26.
"Huh? No.26! What a weird shop name" thought Tian shi and was about to enter when her brother stopped her.
"Stop!! I told you to buy but I did not tell to buy from every shop. By carrying all these things ,my arms are already numb. I won't go. Lets go home " said Xiang Chen while showing the twelve bags that were held by his both arms. Tian shi sighs and nods her head.
" Don't worry. We will start from No. 26 tomorrow. Let's go home and eat something. I have started feeling famished like humans after all the shopping. No, no I am an human after all." Said Tian shi giving a sheepish smile.
" Half human half plant spirit. You should be careful of not to let your powers be seen by others. You are not aware of the cruelty and selfishness of humans." Said Xiang Chen while giving angry look to Tian shi.
"Okay I will be aware of that. I will listen to my big brother. Now let me help you carry some of these." Said Tian shi . Xiang Chen was grateful for Tian shi's understanding. Tian shi takes one bag from Xiang Chen and then starts walking again.
"Huh? Only one bag ??" asked Xiang Chen and then walks a little bit fast to catch up with Tian shi. When he catches with her he sees her mouth stuffed with candies.
"So you were not helping me at all. You just wanted the bag that had candies in it. You little fox." Said Chen in loud voice.
Tian shi hearing this stuffs her mouth with two more candies and then puts the bag back on Chen's arm.
"I was just doing you a favour of lessening your burden. And by the way it is not appropriate for a little girl like me to carry such heavy thing. Not appreciating and only complaining. Hmmph" said Tian shi and increases her speed leaving her big brother alone with so many carry bags.
"Hey! Wait for your brother. I was wrong. At least walk with me. Tian shi" said Chen a little loud while trying to walk quickly. Tian shi hearing it stops and then they both went back home.
The next day, Tian shi comes alone in the market as Xiang Chen was complaining that his body is very weak and his arms hurt a lot.
" Here it is. I was stopped by that skinny plum. Lets go and see what is inside here" said Tian shi to herself and was going to go when a lady splashed a bucket of water on her.
" Sorry I am really sorry. I did not see you were there. I am really sorry. Dear girl you come inside. I run a clothes shop . As for my mistake you can chose any dress you want for free." Says an old woman with an empty bucket of water in her hand.
Tian shi was drenched from head to toe. She went inside and opened her wet braided hair. Her silky hair flowed down up to her waist.
" Its okay. I also did not see you. My name is Xiang Tian shi" said Tian shi.
" Are you Mr.Feng's daughter?" asked the old lady. Tian shi nods. The lady was even more pale than before.
" I am really sorry ,Mrs.Xiang. Please don't hold a grudge against me. I only run a small business." Said the old lady on the verge of crying.
" Madam, don't worry. I won't do anything. And you are already giving me a dress. So I won't cause trouble. Don't worry" said Tian shi with a smile.
" Thank you Mrs.Xiang. You are not only beautiful but also kind hearted. Thank you. Please choose any dress of your liking" said the old lady.
Tian shi sees all the dresses hanged on long bamboo sticks for display. Her eyes got attracted to a white dress with floral net design on it. She picks it up and went to the changing room. She comes out and looked mesmerising. Her long hair left open and the dress made her look even more mesmerising.
" Mrs. Xiang you really are God's child. So kind and your beauty will make all those proud princess ashamed of themselves." Said the old lady.
" I will buy this on. Tell me the price" said Tian shi.
" No Mrs. Xiang. This was for my mistake. I won't ask for money" said old lady.
" If you won't then I would have to keep three taels of silver here on table and leave. Okay?" asked Tian shi.
" No, that's too much. You can buy two dresses in three tales. Just give one tael. Mrs.Xiang . I will give you a discount every time you visit this old lady's shop." Said the old lady.
Tian shi then comes out. And then she looks at the shop No.26 again.
" What kind of things do you sell. I was stopped two times from entering your shop. You better sell good things or else I won't spare you " said Tian shi while looking at the shop.
Tian shi enters and a mild soft fragrance welcomes her. She inhales more and she feels good and calm. It was an armoury shop.
" Ohh..so here I can get weapons for myself. Not bad. Let me take a good look." Thought Tian shi and then she was roaming around examining the various types of weapons when a person comes outside from the inner room.
Wow, how come such a person exists. A well built body with an air of elegance and righteousness. What a handsome face !An ideal husband. Huh? Tian shi shut up . How can you think of someone when you saw him for the first time.
What a beauty! She looks just like the fairy I saw in the rain. So delicate yet has excitement in eyes with a lively nature. It's a pity Xiaobo you can't witness such beauty for long.
Both were engrossed in studying each other as well as scolding themselves. Then Xiaobo comes to his senses.
" Lady are you here for buying weapons. I am the owner- Wang Xiaobo. If you want I can provide you with weapons suitable for you" said Xiaobo.
" My name is Xiang Tian shi. Yes, I want to buy weapons But Mr. Wang I don't know any martial skills. Can you teach me? I promise I will become your disciple and will buy weapons only from your shop. What do you say?" asked Tian shi while coming closer and closer to Xiaobo making him flustered as well as nervous.
"Mrs. Xiang, I don't know any kung-fu. How can i teach you? " replied Xiaobo.
" You don't know? Then I should tell you that no one can be better than my understanding of people. I am not wrong. You know kung-fu very well." Said Tian shi.
"I am not"
" You are"
"Why cant you understand? I dont know any skills"
"Why are you denying? Is there any problem ? I want to learn and you can teach. What is the matter then?"
Tian shi was unknowingly coming closer and closer while Xiaobo was backing behind until he hit the table. But Tian shi was still not aware of the closeness and was still insisting him and pursuing him. Xiaobo who bed a little backward because he was just trying to avoid the closeness got tired and his back started paining . He abruptly stood up straight and due to this they both were so close that the person who will see them from behind will think they are kissing. Tian shi was unable to move and froze at the spot staring into the eyes of Xiaobo. Xiaobo too did not paid attention to anything and was mesmerised by the looks of the beautiful lady in front of him.
And Li Ming has a habit of entering scenes at bad timings. He enters the shop and saw the closeness of the two and his mouth was left open and eyes bulged out in shock....