"Cough, cough..."
Gu Fang coughed lightly and withdrew the hand resting on Xiao Yi Xian's waist. The soft warmth lingering in his palm left him somewhat reluctant to let go.
He released Xiao Yi Xian's arm and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Thank you!"
Xiao Yi Xian replied, still somewhat shaken.
"That's good."
Gu Fang nodded, then ignited Origin Flame in his palm and bent down to part the weeds. "The White Orchid Fruit is actually here."
Hearing Gu Fang's voice, Xiao Yi Xian bent down. By the light of the Origin Flame, she looked at the unripe White Orchid Fruit and raised an eyebrow.
Her slender fingers brushed the White Orchid Fruit. "It really is a White Orchid Fruit!"
"See..."
Gu Fang smiled. "Come back and pick it once it ripens. Let's not waste any more time. Come on, let's head down first."
"Alright!"
Xiao Yi Xian nodded, but her gaze eventually settled on the flame in Gu Fang's palm.
She froze for a moment before asking in disbelief, "You're an alchemist?"
"That's right!"
"My dream used to be becoming an alchemist too, but my constitution won't allow it. I might not even be able to become an alchemist in the future. I can only become a Poison Master feared by everyone."
After hearing Gu Fang's confirmation, Xiao Yi Xian spoke in a voice full of envy. Yet as she continued, her tone grew increasingly dejected.
In the end, it was filled only with bitterness.
"Who can say what the future holds? There is a way. Once you truly understand the Calamity Poison Body, I'll explain it to you."
"You're right. Let's head down first!"
Xiao Yi Xian took a breath and recovered some of her spirit. "Where is it?"
"I'll take you there!"
As Gu