The next morning.
"Master, breakfast is ready."
As a light, nimble voice rang out, Gu He slowly opened his eyes and stopped cultivating.
This girl actually got up so early and even made breakfast.
Taking her as my disciple was worth it.
A smile appeared on Gu He's lips before he got out of bed and opened the door.
Creak!
As the door opened, a little head carrying a food box poked into the room.
"Master, I made some porridge. Have a bowl." Xiao Yi Xian carried the food box inside, smiling sweetly.
"Good disciple, did you not sleep well last night? Why do you have dark circles under your eyes?" Gu He asked with a soft laugh as he looked at Xiao Yi Xian's complexion.
At his words, Xiao Yi Xian's expression changed slightly, but she quickly smiled again. "This disciple was just too excited and couldn't fall asleep for a while."
"What's there to be excited about?" Gu He shook his head, and the two sat down to drink porridge.
However, Gu He noticed that Xiao Yi Xian's eyes were unfocused, as though she were lost in thought.
This girl must have something on her mind.
Suddenly, Gu He thought of the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture.
She must have learned that she possesses the Calamity Poison Body and is worried about it.
Seeing the faint trace of concern in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes, Gu He understood.
However, Gu He did not point it out immediately and continued drinking his porridge at an unhurried pace.
"Disciple, hurry up and drink. It won't taste good once it gets cold," Gu He urged Xiao Yi Xian.
"Yes, Master." Xiao Yi Xian came back to her senses and forced a smile, concealing the disappointment in her heart.
A moment later, they had finished the porridge in their bowls, and Xiao Yi Xian stood up to clear away the dishes.
"Wait, girl. Set them aside for now. Your master has something to tell you." At that moment, Gu He wiped his mouth and suddenly spoke.
Hearing Gu He's words, Xiao Yi Xian's expression shifted slightly, and a trace of panic flashed through her eyes. She softly replied, "Yes, Master."
"Do you have something on your mind? Would you mind telling your master about it?" Gu He asked in a gentle voice.
"Master... I..." Xiao Yi Xian looked at Gu He with her beautiful eyes, hesitating to speak.
"It seems you already know." Seeing her expression, Gu He became even more certain of his guess. He shook his head and said, "It's only a Calamity Poison Body. What is there to fear?"
"Master, you... you already knew?"
Hearing Gu He reveal the secret buried in her heart, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened as she stared at him in surprise.
"Yes." Gu He nodded gently, his tone soothing. "You needn't worry. Do whatever you wish. Your master will not interfere with your decision."
"But... if this disciple awakens the Calamity Poison Body, can I still remain by Master's side?" Xiao Yi Xian quietly voiced the worry in her heart.
She had already read the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture's description of the Calamity Poison Body, so she naturally understood the consequences of awakening it.
If she truly awakened the Calamity Poison Body, she would likely become someone everyone wanted to drive away.
At that time, could she still remain in the Misty Cloud Sect, by her master's side?
What she feared even more was that her master would expel her from his tutelage.
"Why not?"
Gu He smiled. "When I accepted you as my disciple, I already knew that you possessed the Calamity Poison Body."
"Since your master dared to accept you as a disciple, I naturally have a way to resolve it." Gu He wore a confident expression.
"Really?" At his words, Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes instantly lit up, and delight filled her lovely face.
"When has your master ever lied to you?" Gu He raised a brow and replied calmly.
"No, Master has never lied to me." Upon learning that there was a solution for the Calamity Poison Body, the knot in Xiao Yi Xian's heart vanished, and she regained her usual lively, graceful demeanor.
"Hehe, come here. Your master will teach you the solution now." Gu He beckoned Xiao Yi Xian over with a smile.
"Mm." Full of anticipation, Xiao Yi Xian stepped before Gu He.
Gu He then used the Empowerment Divine Ability, pressing a finger against Xiao Yi Xian's brow.
In an instant, Xiao Yi Xian sensed a stream of information pouring into her mind.
Xiao Yi Xian did not dare be careless and focused entirely on receiving the information.
A moment later, Gu He slowly withdrew his finger and stopped the empowerment.
The information he had passed to Xiao Yi Xian was a secret technique recorded in the Myriad Poison True Scripture.
It was called the Poison Devouring Pill Condensing Art!
The Poison Devouring Pill Condensing Art was somewhat similar to the Poison Pill Method Elder Yao had mentioned in the original work.
However, in terms of effectiveness, the Poison Devouring Pill Condensing Art far surpassed the Poison Pill Method.
Gu He guessed that the Myriad Poison True Scripture had originally been written by a Poison Master who possessed the Calamity Poison Body.
After all, the Poison Devouring Pill Condensing Art recorded within seemed as though it had been created specifically for the Calamity Poison Body.
This secret technique could perfectly resolve all the drawbacks that arose after awakening the Calamity Poison Body.
After cultivating the Poison Devouring Pill Condensing Art, one could freely control the deadly poison within their body and would not harm others through contact.
A moment later, Xiao Yi Xian had finished receiving the information in her mind and slowly opened her eyes.
"Poison Devouring Pill Condensing Art..."
"To think such an exquisite secret technique exists in this world!"
"It feels as though it was created specifically for me..."
As she recalled the contents in her mind, Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes were filled with delight.
With the Poison Devouring Pill Condensing Art, she no longer had to worry about the drawbacks brought by awakening the Calamity Poison Body.
Moreover, she could live like an ordinary person and would not have to endure the strange looks others gave Poison Masters.
"You don't need to worry now, do you?" Seeing the smile on Xiao Yi Xian's face, Gu He said in a pleased mood.
"Mm, Master, thank you." Xiao Yi Xian spoke sincerely, deeply moved in her heart.
At that moment, she felt immensely fortunate that heaven had allowed her to meet her master.
Otherwise, if she awakened the Calamity Poison Body in the future, she would not even know how to face this world.
"Mm, cultivate diligently from now on. The Calamity Poison Body is a gift from heaven, so don't put yourself under too much pressure. Who knows, others might even envy you for possessing it?" Gu He smiled slightly, his tone teasing.
Gu He was not joking.
People with a constitution like the Calamity Poison Body did not need years of cultivating Dou Qi to grow stronger. They only needed to consume poison.
Their Calamity Poison Bodies would automatically transform the toxic power contained within poison into an extremely special kind of poisonous Dou Qi through a bizarre method.
The stronger the poison, the more beneficial it was to the growth of their strength.
Who would not envy a constitution that could grow stronger simply by taking poison?
Not to mention that Xiao Yi Xian now knew how to resolve the Calamity Poison Body's drawbacks.
From now on, she could freely consume poison to grow stronger.
Thinking of this, even Gu He felt somewhat envious.
"Hm!"
At that moment, Gu He's expression shifted. His soul power instantly spread out before quickly retracting.
Why has Yun Yun come here? She even brought Nalan Yanran.
Perfect. I have something to discuss with her as well...
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