The Cute Kid I Found Can't Be the Big Bad

A-Xiao swore off taking in strays after her last two disciples betrayed her—one coveting her immortal bones, the other ready to twist the knife. Desperate for a loyal protector before time runs out, she picks up an abandoned baby and flees to the mortal realm. There, she juggles talisman crafting and childcare, accidentally becoming a cultivation legend in the process. Her adorable student grows into a talented, eager learner—finally, a good kid! Until one moonless night, he transforms into a teenage boy who looks exactly like the demon lord the heavens united to destroy. A-Xiao's blood runs c…