Instant Sisters!

Xiao Ze waded back to shore, while Xiao Yi Xian still stood there in a daze.

"What's wrong? Did I not wash my face clean?"

Xiao Ze touched his cheek. It was as clean as ever!

"Nothing. I just never expected the face beneath that skin to be so exceptionally handsome!"

Xiao Yi Xian spoke sincerely.

"Haha, praise me a little more. I like hearing it!"

Xiao Ze laughed and changed into fresh clothes.

Xiao Yi Xian rolled her eyes, suddenly feeling curious.

"Xiao Ze, with your looks, you must have quite a few female confidantes around you, right?"

"Unfortunately, no. I've always kept a low profile. In the family, I only have one childhood sweetheart."

Hearing that Xiao Ze had only one childhood sweetheart, Xiao Yi Xian felt a faint surge of joy in her heart.

She had personally experienced just how "low-profile" Xiao Ze was.

Xiao Ze was far more than merely low-profile!

On the way back to Wu Tan City, whenever they came across a town and needed to enter to restock, Xiao Ze would definitely put on a cloak!

According to Xiao Ze, on his way to Qing Shan Town, he had never entered a single town, always staying apart from the crowds!

That could no longer be described as low-profile!

"Come on, I'll take you back to the Xiao Family!"

Xiao Ze had already straightened his clothes and used a little Dou Qi to dry his hair.

He brought Xiao Yi Xian back to the Xiao Family estate.

The two Xiao Family guards at the gate were stunned when they saw Xiao Ze.

However, they quickly came to their senses and greeted Xiao Ze in unison.

"Young Master Xiao Ze!"

"Mm, you've worked hard!"

With a smile on his face, Xiao Ze took Xiao Yi Xian's hand and entered the Xiao Family.

Only after Xiao Ze had left did the two clansmen begin whispering among themselves.

"Did Young Master Xiao Ze go out?"

"I don't think so. I have no impression of it at all!"

"And who's that little girl? Young Master Xiao Ze went out once and came back with a little girl?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? That isn't something people like us should concern ourselves with!"

After gossiping for a while, the two guards returned to their bored state.

Holding Xiao Yi Xian's hand, Xiao Ze planned to first go and pay his respects to Xiao Zhan.

Elsewhere, in the rear mountain, Xiao Xun'er slowly calmed her breathing and looked at Ling Ying, who had appeared before her.

"Brother Xiao Ze went through so much during this time? And it seems he even awakened the Calamity Poison Body?!!"

Xiao Xun'er frowned slightly. In particular, she felt a trace of unease toward the other person who possessed the Calamity Poison Body.

Although Ling Ying's report said that Xiao Ze had brought Xiao Yi Xian back in order to use the deadly poison of her Calamity Poison Body for cultivation—

Xiao Xun'er still found it somewhat unpleasant!

Xiao Ze and Xiao Yi Xian both possessed the Calamity Poison Body. It was as though the two of them were the pair destined by heaven!

The good mood from her successive breakthroughs vanished without a trace.

"By the way, how many stars is Brother Xiao Ze at now?"

"Ahem..." Ling Ying coughed. He understood his young lady's competitive nature fairly well.

Seeing Ling Ying hesitate, Xiao Xun'er immediately had a bad feeling.

"Don't tell me he's already a Da Dou Shi?"

"Not yet!"

Ling Ying hurriedly replied. Before Xiao Xun'er could breathe a sigh of relief—

Ling Ying's next words made her eyes widen.

"Young Master Xiao Ze is already a Nine Star Dou Master, and... it seems he has been suppressing himself to avoid breaking through."

"Elder Ling... you might as well not have explained."

"How could Brother Xiao Ze possibly fail to break through to Da Dou Shi? He must be waiting to return to the Xiao Family before making his breakthrough!"

Xiao Xun'er recalled the last time Xiao Ze had broken through to Dou Master right in front of her!

"Hehe, I'm only telling the truth."

"Still, the Calamity Poison Body's early-stage cultivation speed is indeed extraordinary. After awakening his constitution, Young Master Xiao Ze broke through six stars in a row!"

"But in the later stages, it should be no match for you, Young Lady! You possess the Ancient Clan's Divine Grade Bloodline!"

Xiao Xun'er fell silent for a moment before suddenly speaking.

"In the later stages, won't the Calamity Poison Body be unable to suppress its poison any longer, forcing its owner to endure the agony of countless poisons devouring their body?"

"Young Lady, rest assured. Although the Calamity Poison Body is rare, the Ancient Clan has preserved methods to resolve it."

Only after hearing Ling Ying's explanation did Xiao Xun'er let out a sigh of relief.

"I hope Brother Xiao Ze won't be blinded by power and recklessly devour deadly poisons..."

Xiao Xun'er murmured.

Although the Ancient Clan had preserved a method for resolving the Calamity Poison Body—

It would not be easy to obtain!

The conditions would very likely require her to return to the Ancient Realm!

At the very least, before coming of age, she still wanted to stay by Brother Xiao Ze's side a little longer.

"Young Lady, Young Master Xiao Ze has arrived! He also brought that little girl!"

After saying those final words, Ling Ying's figure vanished into the darkness without a trace.

After reporting his safe return to Xiao Zhan, Xiao Ze immediately brought Xiao Yi Xian to the rear mountain.

"Xun'er! Long time no see, I missed you so much!"

Xiao Ze quickly walked up to Xun'er, who also revealed a delighted expression.

Standing behind Xiao Ze, Xiao Yi Xian was stunned the moment she saw Xiao Xun'er's face!

This was the one childhood sweetheart Xiao Ze had mentioned!?

Though she had not fully matured yet, she already possessed the features of an unparalleled beauty!

Moreover, she carried an air of mysterious nobility.

To any man, that was an irresistible temptation.

This one childhood sweetheart was worth more than a dozen female confidantes.

Xiao Yi Xian had originally been happy that Xiao Ze had only one childhood sweetheart. At least there was a little less competition.

But now, she felt as though she might not be able to compete at all!

Xiao Ze and Xiao Xun'er reminisced for a while. Then, he took Xiao Xun'er's hand and brought her before Xiao Yi Xian, introducing them to one another.

"This is the good friend I met while adventuring, Xiao Yi Xian. She is beautiful and kind-hearted, a healer who saves lives and treats the wounded."

"This is my childhood sweetheart who grew up with me, Xiao Xun'er. She is naturally beautiful and a cultivation genius!"

After Xiao Ze's brief introduction, their relationship improved somewhat—at least, it appeared that way on the surface.

Xiao Xun'er knew Xiao Yi Xian's circumstances very well.

After all, she had a high-ranking Dou Emperor gathering intelligence for her.

Although Xiao Xun'er felt somewhat jealous of Xiao Ze's actions, she also knew that there was nothing wrong with what he had done.

This was an excellent opportunity to improve his strength!

Anyone with ambition would not let such an opportunity pass them by.

Since she could not change it, she could only try to accept it.

Xiao Yi Xian's first impression of Xiao Xun'er was that her waist was slender!

That willow waist, so slim it seemed barely able to fit within one hand, paired with her gentle face, gave her the air of a delicate, sickly beauty.

Yet this seemingly frail beauty possessed the Calamity Poison Body, a constitution feared by everyone on the Dou Qi Continent!

Xiao Yi Xian did not know much about Xiao Xun'er.

Aside from her peerless beauty, even Xiao Yi Xian found herself drawn to that noble and mysterious aura!

Though both had many thoughts in their hearts, before Xiao Ze, they still acted as though they were both very pleased to meet each other.

"Seeing the two of you get along so harmoniously puts my mind at ease."

Xiao Ze said with a smile. He could not read minds; for him, appearances of harmony were enough.

"Sister Xiao Yi Xian, why do you look so travel-worn? How about I take you to freshen up?"

"Sure. I'll have to trouble you, Sister Xun'er."

As they spoke, both of them ignored Xiao Ze at the same time and headed toward the hot spring pool.

Xiao Ze, left standing where he was, shrugged and silently followed behind them.

Their relationship had suddenly advanced by leaps and bounds. They could even address each other as sisters now.

All Xiao Ze could do was sigh at how truly mysterious relationships between women were.

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