Extraordinary Poison Formulas

In the room, Gu He kept his eyes tightly shut, focusing intently on absorbing the information in his mind.

Half an hour later, Gu He's eyelids trembled slightly before he slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of surprise flashing through them.

Originally, Gu He had not been particularly interested in the art of concocting poisons.

Yet after receiving the information recorded in the Myriad Poison True Scripture, his view changed at once.

It seemed that becoming a Poison Master could be quite interesting too.

The Myriad Poison True Scripture not only recorded the methods for concocting many unusual poisons, but also contained quite a few secret poison arts.

If he mastered the things within it, he could absolutely kill without a trace, leaving others unable to guard against him.

Good stuff!

Thinking of the many extraordinary poison formulas and secret poison arts in his mind, a smile could not help appearing on Gu He's lips.

Three days passed in a flash, and before long, the flying beast arrived at the Imperial Capital.

As they were about to reach the Imperial Capital, Gu He did not wait for it to land. He directly picked up Xiao Yi Xian and flew toward the Misty Cloud Sect.

The Misty Cloud Sect had been built atop Misty Cloud Mountain, while Misty Cloud Mountain was only a few dozen li from the Imperial Capital. The two stood very close together, like two colossal entities facing one another.

Holding Xiao Yi Xian, Gu He headed toward the snow-white mountain peak piercing the clouds at the end of his vision.

The distance of several dozen li took Gu He only half an hour to cross.

"Disciple, this is the Misty Cloud Sect."

Hovering in midair, Gu He looked down at Xiao Yi Xian in his arms and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian immediately looked below with her beautiful eyes.

What entered her sight were bluestone stairs stretching from the foot of the mountain all the way to the edge of vision. At a glance, they resembled a stairway to heaven.

"Wow, what a tall mountain!"

"So this is the Misty Cloud Sect!"

Looking at Misty Cloud Mountain, which soared into the heavens, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes shone with wonder as she could not help exclaiming.

Gu He held Xiao Yi Xian and flew directly toward Misty Cloud Mountain.

At the end of the endless stone steps, clouds and mist drifted about. Beyond them lay a vast plaza, entirely paved with uniform enormous stones, ancient and imposing in appearance.

At the center of the plaza stood a towering stone monument. Upon it were recorded the names of every past Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, as well as those who had rendered great service to the sect.

"Hey, look! Who's that?"

"Who dares fly above the Misty Cloud Sect?"

"That seems to be Elder Gu He!"

"Oh, then it's fine!"

Gu He's direct flight into the Misty Cloud Sect while carrying Xiao Yi Xian naturally drew the attention of many people, sparking waves of discussion.

Deep within the Misty Cloud Sect, atop a pavilion, Yun Yun watched the white-robed figure in the sky, a trace of puzzlement flashing through her beautiful eyes.

"Elder Gu He has been away from the sect for nearly a month before returning."

"And he even brought back a girl?"

"What is this girl's identity?"

Tap, tap, tap!

Just then, a series of light footsteps sounded behind Yun Yun.

"Teacher, what happened?"

Along with a clear, ethereal laugh that resembled the tolling of an ancient bell, a woman in an elegant moon-white gown slowly approached behind Yun Yun.

She wore a moon-white, floor-length robe with broad sleeves and a fitted waist. A pale silver sash was tied around her slender, willow-like waist, perfectly accentuating its graceful curve.

Her hands were as soft as tender shoots, her skin as smooth as congealed cream. With a delicate face and arched brows, she possessed an otherworldly, noble air amid her charming smile. Yet beneath that seemingly gentle smile lay an aloofness that kept others at a distance.

A pair of green jade pendants hung from her delicate earlobes. As they swayed, their soft chimes sounded like a moving melody played by mountain springs and stones.

"Elder Gu He has returned."

Hearing the voice, Yun Yun turned to glance at the woman behind her. "Yan Ran, the Qi Gathering Powder used for this annulment was personally refined by Elder Gu He. Tomorrow, I will take you to personally visit him and offer our thanks."

This suddenly appearing woman was Yun Yun's personal disciple, Nalan Yanran.

"Yes, I understand, Teacher."

At those words, Nalan Yanran looked toward the white-robed figure in the sky, a trace of respect in her gaze.

As the Sect Leader's closed-door disciple, many of the cultivation pills she used had come from Gu He's hands, so she naturally held him in some regard.

"Eh!"

Suddenly, Nalan Yanran let out a soft cry of surprise. Looking at the girl in Gu He's arms, she said, "Why is Elder Gu He carrying someone?"

"Perhaps she is a new disciple Elder Gu He has taken in."

Yun Yun guessed inwardly. If that was truly the case, then they might need to carefully prepare a meeting gift for their visit this time.

"Yan Ran, how has your cultivation progressed recently?"

After Gu He's figure disappeared into the sky, Yun Yun turned her attention to the girl beside her.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Nalan Yanran's lovely face as she said sweetly, "Teacher, I've already broken through to the Four-star Dou Zhe realm."

"A Four-star Dou Zhe? Not bad."

Satisfaction appeared in Yun Yun's eyes, though she still instructed sternly, "Since you and Xiao Yan have made the Three-year agreement, then in the battle three years from now, as the young sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, you may only win—you must not lose!"

By the end, Yun Yun's tone carried a hint of severity.

Hearing this, determination also appeared on Nalan Yanran's exquisite face.

"Teacher, rest assured. In the battle three years from now, this disciple will absolutely not tarnish the prestige of the Misty Cloud Sect."

The girl spoke resolutely. Thinking of the talent of that youth whose marriage she had annulled, her heart filled with even greater confidence.

Xiao Yan, three years from now, I will make you lose so thoroughly that you'll be completely convinced.

"Yan Ran, don't worry. Just focus on your cultivation. You need not concern yourself with resources—I will prepare everything for you." Seeing her confident disciple, Yun Yun smiled in satisfaction.

"Mm." Nalan Yanran nodded. As the young sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, she had never lacked cultivation resources.

"This is where I live."

Deep within Misty Cloud Mountain, Gu He stopped in his private courtyard while carrying Xiao Yi Xian.

"Teacher, will I be living here from now on?"

Looking at the exquisite, tranquil courtyard before her, excitement flashed through Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes.

"That's up to you."

Gu He said calmly, "You can choose another place to live, or you can pick a room in this courtyard. Either way, the courtyard is large enough."

"Then of course I'll live with you, Teacher." Without even thinking, Xiao Yi Xian spoke directly.

Within the Misty Cloud Sect, her teacher was the only person she knew. She would definitely feel uncomfortable living elsewhere.

Besides, living with her teacher would make it more convenient to ask him questions.

"Heh, it's up to you. As long as you like it." Gu He rubbed Xiao Yi Xian's hair affectionately.

"Teacher! Teacher!"

Just then, several shouts came from outside the courtyard.

The next moment, a young man ran excitedly into the courtyard.

"Teacher, you're back?"