Small Valley

With Wei Yang's current flying speed, he arrived at the outskirts of the Magic Beast Mountain Range near Green Mountain Town after only half a day.

And in less than an hour, he successfully found that mysterious small valley.

This was a place with exceptionally abundant natural energy.

Viewed from above, its overall terrain resembled a basin.

"This should be the place."

Wei Yang hovered in the air and sensed the energy density here. Then, with a beat of his Black Wings, he flew directly into the depths of the basin.

After scouting the surrounding area, Wei Yang left in satisfaction.

He returned to Wu Tan City overnight.

He spent the next day making preparations.

On the morning of the third day, Wei Yang left Wu Tan City again with Xian'er.

By noon, they had once again arrived above the Magic Beast Mountain Range outside Green Mountain Town.

High in the sky.

Wei Yang held Xian'er in his arms as they sped through the air.

Xian'er gazed in the direction of Green Mountain Town and softly said, "We're back here again."

She recalled more than two years ago.

Back then, she was only twelve years old and had just wandered into Green Mountain Town, her heart filled with confusion and uncertainty about the future.

Green Mountain Town was where they had met, and it was also where Xian'er's fate had changed.

If I hadn't met Wei Yang, who knows what would have become of me by now? Xian'er thought to herself.

In the blink of an eye, more than two years had passed...

She had become a powerful expert on the verge of breaking through to the Dou Ling Realm, and more importantly—

Xian'er looked up at Wei Yang's profile, and an unconscious smile of happiness curved her lips.

She had family now, and a home. Her heart had found somewhere to belong.

Thinking of this, Xian'er instinctively nestled deeper into Wei Yang's warm embrace, a sense of contentment lingering in her heart.

Noticing the movement of the girl in his arms, Wei Yang lowered his head and smiled. "What are you thinking about, girl?"

Xian'er merely tightened her hold on Wei Yang's arm and shook her head without saying anything.

Wei Yang chuckled and did not press her. With a flap of his Black Wings, he streaked toward the horizon.

Before long, they arrived at their destination.

They flew all the way into the depths of the basin before slowly descending.

The rich energy filling the valley made both of them take a deep breath.

At once, they felt utterly refreshed.

"Brother Yang, the energy here is so dense. Just breathing makes my entire body feel comfortable," Xian'er exclaimed.

"What do you think? This place is nice, isn't it?"

Seeing Xian'er's astonished expression, Wei Yang smiled with a hint of pride. "This small valley is completely isolated from the outside world. There's also thick fog covering the sky, making it extremely well hidden. I only discovered this extraordinary place by chance."

"It really is wonderful!" Xian'er nodded.

Her gaze swept across the valley, which was filled with a faint energy mist.

She immediately discovered in delight that, just as Wei Yang had said, all kinds of precious herbs grew throughout the valley. Waves of medicinal fragrance mingled with the mist, making one feel refreshed with every breath.

"Wow, there really are so many herbs!" Xian'er cried out as she fluttered all around the valley like a white butterfly.

She stopped here, sniffed there, and looked around, her face flushed bright red as her clear, cheerful laughter trailed behind her.

Wei Yang smiled and shook his head at the sight. He walked over to a stone wall, waved his hand, and released Dou Qi as he began carving out a dwelling cave.

Very quickly, the cave dwelling was roughly completed.

There was a main hall, resting rooms, and secluded chambers for cultivation and pill refining.

Stone tables, stone chairs, stone beds, and other living necessities were all in place as well.

"Xian'er, stop playing around. Come help decorate the cave dwelling," Wei Yang called as he stepped out after finishing.

"I'm coming~" Hearing this, Xian'er reluctantly yet contentedly drifted over from afar.

With light taps of her toes, her figure fluttered as gracefully as a white butterfly. Avoiding the herbs along the way, she returned to the front of the cave dwelling with a giggle.

"Brother Yang, I really like it here. It feels like I've come to paradise." Xian'er happily and contentedly held Wei Yang's arm, the excitement in her heart still not having faded.

"I'm glad you like it." Wei Yang smiled and rubbed her head. "Let's get our dwelling set up first."

"Mm, okay."

Under Wei Yang's deliberate pampering, Xian'er's personality was somewhat different from the original story. She was more lively and cheerful.

Especially when she was alone with Wei Yang, she had essentially returned to the way a young girl should be.

After all, she had met Wei Yang when she was twelve, and she had only just turned fifteen. In terms of age, she was three or four months older than Xiao Yan. And this stage of life was precisely a critical period for one's mentality and personality to grow and mature.

For many people, their mentality, personality, beliefs, and other traits were largely formed during this age.

Of course, Xian'er's kind nature had not changed.

She merely now possessed a touch of a young girl's mischief, innocence, and adorableness.

But kind as she was, she was no saint.

After all, she possessed the Body of Calamitous Poison!

Moreover, because her heart was with Wei Yang, something like drugging and robbing Gute was not something Xian'er would do on her own.

But if Wei Yang wanted to do it, she naturally would not refuse to help.

There was no question about it. She would not even need to think about it.

"Hm hm..." Xian'er hummed a cheerful tune as she took numerous items from her Storage Ring and began busily decorating the cave dwelling.

Seat cushions, meditation cushions, soft beast hides, blankets, pillows, tea sets, and other items were all taken out and arranged one by one.

"Brother Yang, when I was looking around just now, I found many herbs here that are useful to me. I can use them to concoct many poisons recorded in the Seven-Colored Poison Classic," Xian'er said with a smile.

"Are you planning to use those poisons to break through to the Dou Ling Realm?" Wei Yang asked.

"No. I already prepared the poisons needed to break through to the Dou Ling Realm." Xian'er blinked. "I mean that after I break through, I can use these poisons to rapidly increase my cultivation. I'll soon catch up to you, Brother Yang."

Wei Yang smiled helplessly. "Looks like I'll soon have to cling to your thigh, Xian'er."

"Hehe." Xian'er patted her small chest and raised her chin proudly. "Then it'll be my turn to protect Brother Yang. Whoever dares bully you, I'll beat them up for you!"

"Hm hm." Wei Yang pinched her little cheek and snorted. "Don't get too smug. In a while, I'll take that Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill and directly reach the nine-star Dou Ling Realm. By the time you reach the nine-star Dou Ling Realm, I might have already broken through to the Dou Wang Realm."

"You—you're taking a pill! You're cheating!" Xian'er's eyes widened at once.

Right, how had she nearly forgotten? Brother Yang could take pills too!

"Wow, don't you think that's a bit too much?" Wei Yang widened his eyes as well. "Why don't you say anything when you eat poison? Explain yourself—who exactly is cheating here?"

Seriously, when it came to cheating, was there anything more outrageous than the Body of Calamitous Poison?

That was not even cheating. It was simply ridiculous!

Hearing this, Xian'er came to her senses and became a little embarrassed.

What Brother Yang said did seem to be true.

Her constitution really was a little unfair.

And then—

Xian'er proudly said, "Hmph, you only have one Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. And after reaching the Dou Wang Realm, only a Dou Spirit Pill can rapidly improve your cultivation. But the Dou Spirit Pill is a Fifth-Grade Pill. You can't refine one yet, and even if you could, you could only take one once."

"So I'll catch up to you soon, Brother Yang."

"You little girl, do you want me to cling to your thigh that badly? You're chasing me so urgently you won't even let me catch my breath." Wei Yang smiled helplessly.

"Hehe, I just want to protect Brother Yang." Xian'er's small hand grasped Wei Yang's palm.

"I'm warning you, chase after me if you want, but there's one thing you must remember," Wei Yang said seriously.

"I know, I have to achieve perfect control over every bit of my power." Xian'er swayed her head. "I know, I know. Brother Yang, you've already said it so many, many times."

Wei Yang pinched her earlobe. "Isn't it because I'm afraid you'll forget? Pinching your ear will make sure you remember."

"Ah~ It hurts!"

The two of them began their secluded life in the valley.

On the second day after arriving in the valley, Xian'er successfully broke through to the Dou Ling Realm.

She shut herself inside the secluded cultivation chamber, its stone door tightly closed.

Yet even so, some poisonous gas still seeped out through the crack beneath the stone door.

Seeing this, Wei Yang had no mind for anything else. He could only stand guard before the stone door and burn away all the poisonous gas that leaked out with flames.

As Xian'er broke through to the Dou Ling Realm, the poisonous gas within her body grew stronger and stronger. Furthermore, it possessed the Fire Poison attribute.

Wei Yang used his own Dou Qi to drive the peak fourth-tier Beast Flame. Although he could burn away the small amounts of poisonous gas that leaked out, he had to take it seriously.

This also astonished Wei Yang. Just the tiny amount of poisonous gas that inadvertently seeped out was already so troublesome. If Xian'er unleashed her Fire Poison with all her strength, then its intensity—

Sure enough, a Body of Calamitous Poison with the Fire Poison attribute was already practically impossible to deal with!