In the isolated little valley, Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yi Xian lived together—one diligently cultivated douqi while the other studied poison manuals. Whenever one became so absorbed that they forgot to eat or sleep, the other would prepare a meal and quietly bring it over. They did not disturb each other, yet they looked after one another.
The small wooden house Xiao Yuan had expanded was divided into three areas. Two were their respective rooms, while the third was a shared space. Whenever they grew tired from cultivation, they would sit down and chat for a while.
Living under the same roof, the two had gradually built up some trust. Of course, Xiao Yi Xian still could not let go of the matter of poisoning Xiao Yuan to death, bringing it up from time to time.
But Xiao Yuan merely laughed it off.
With Heavenly Flames protecting his body, he truly no longer feared Xiao Yi Xian's poison.
However, he did not point this out for the time being. Otherwise, it would be too discouraging to Xiao Yi Xian's enthusiasm for studying poison manuals.
Xiao Yuan spent half a month breaking through to a six-star Dou Zhe, then another half month breaking through to a seven-star Dou Zhe.
Such a terrifying cultivation speed left Xiao Yi Xian utterly dumbfounded.
Now she understood why Xiao Yuan could possess such strength at sixteen or seventeen, while still having time to learn other skills.
What kind of Dou Zhe rose two levels in a single month?
Of course, this was mainly thanks to Xiao Yi Xian.
First, the energy in this valley was exceptionally abundant. Second, there were quite a few Medicinal Herbs within the valley, all greatly beneficial to Xiao Yuan's cultivation.
Although his previous devouring and refining of the Heavenly Flames