A Promise to Help You Become an Alchemist, Traveling with Beauty!

Over the next half day, a peculiar sight appeared within Myriad Medicine House.

A young prodigy of extraordinary bearing and unfathomable strength truly did as he had said, patiently assisting the girl in white like the most ordinary pharmacist's assistant.

At first, Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat reserved and uncomfortable, but she was soon deeply impressed by the astounding knowledge of medicinal principles Xiao Yao displayed.

"This is Blood Condensing Grass, thirty-seven years old. Its properties lean cold, so it must be ground together with the roots and stems of Yang Ming Flower to neutralize its medicinal properties and achieve the best hemostatic effect."

"That mercenary was poisoned by the tail sting of a Three-tailed Scorpion. The toxin is yin in nature, so ordinary antidote pills have little effect. You need three qian of Snake Saliva Fruit, supplemented with the juice of Blazing Sun Grass and catalyzed with inner force, to force the toxin out."

Xiao Yao's voice was calm and confident. He did not even need to touch them; with a sweep of his divine sense, he could clearly distinguish the age, medicinal properties, and even subtle flaws of every herb in the medicine cabinet. The medicinal formulas he proposed were even more exquisite, often producing immediate and miraculous effects.

Xiao Yi Xian went from surprise, to shock, and finally... admiration in less than an hour.

The way her clear, watery eyes looked at Xiao Yao had completely changed. In her heart, the young man before her was no longer merely powerful and handsome. He was also a mysterious grandmaster whose attainments in medicinal theory far surpassed her own!

"Xiao Yao... how... how do you know so much?" At last, after seeing off the final patient, Xiao Yi Xian could no longer suppress her curiosity and asked softly.

Hearing this, Xiao Yao smiled faintly and asked in return, "If I said I was an Alchemist, would you believe me?"

"An Alchemist?!"

Xiao Yi Xian covered her little mouth, and an incomparably brilliant light instantly bloomed in her beautiful eyes!

An Alchemist! That was the most noble and rare profession on the Dou Qi Continent! It was an existence countless people dreamed of becoming!

Subconsciously, she chose to believe him!

"So... so Xiao Yao, you're an Alchemist! Then why did someone as amazing as you have me examine your body?" Xiao Yi Xian came back to her senses, suddenly feeling embarrassed. Yet her voice was filled with endless longing and a trace of undisguised disappointment. "Becoming an Alchemist has always been... my dream too. Unfortunately, I was born with a peculiar constitution. In this life, I can only be a physician."

By the end, her expression had dimmed.

Seeing her dejected appearance, Xiao Yao's heart inexplicably ached. He reached out, wanting to rub her head, but felt that it would be too abrupt. He merely smiled gently and said:

"Who said you have no chance? If you are willing, I can help you fulfill your dream of becoming an Alchemist."

"Really?" Xiao Yi Xian abruptly raised her head, her eyes full of hope. But they quickly dimmed again, as she assumed Xiao Yao was merely comforting her. "Brother Xiao Yao, don't joke with me."

"I never joke." Xiao Yao's tone was filled with unquestionable confidence.

With the True Explanation of Alchemy passed down by Master Laojun, helping Xiao Yi Xian become an Alchemist would be as easy as turning his hand over.

Seeing his earnest expression, Xiao Yi Xian's heart trembled. As if possessed, she asked, "Then... then, Brother Xiao Yao, what rank Alchemist are you?"

"Uh..." That question stumped Xiao Yao.

It seemed... he had never gone to the Alchemist Guild to take a rank assessment. He could not exactly say that on his first attempt at refining pills, he had produced a seventh-rank medicinal pill, could he? That would be far too shocking.

After pondering for a moment, he casually said, "Probably... third rank."

"Third rank?!"

Though Xiao Yao said it lightly, to Xiao Yi Xian, it was no less than a thunderclap!

A fifteen-year-old peak Da Dou Shi! A third-rank Alchemist!

Either of those identities alone was enough to make countless geniuses ashamed of themselves! Yet now, both were gathered in one person! This... was he even human?!

The few mercenaries nearby who had yet to leave could not help secretly curling their lips, their expressions faintly revealing their disbelief. In their eyes, reaching the peak of Da Dou Shi at that age already meant that even a genius would have devoted all his time and energy to cultivation. Where would he find the spare time to learn the art of alchemy, which required an enormous investment of time? He was probably just bragging in front of the girl he liked.

However, Xiao Yi Xian believed him.

She looked into Xiao Yao's sincere eyes and nodded heavily, a radiant smile unlike any she had worn before blooming on her face. "I believe you!"

Those four simple words sent a warm current through Xiao Yao's heart. That unconditional trust pleased him far more than any flattery or admiration could.

"Alright, now that everything has been packed up, let's set off."

With everything prepared, the two walked out of Myriad Medicine House.

Xiao Yao looked at Xiao Yi Xian beside him, carrying a medicine box on her back, and could not help smiling. Then he opened his arms toward her.

"Hmm?!"

At the sight, Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face instantly reddened. Her hands instinctively moved to shield her chest as she warily stepped back, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "You... what are you trying to do?"

Seeing her adorable reaction, Xiao Yao rolled his eyes speechlessly.

"Of course I'm taking you forward! Otherwise, with your tiny arms and legs and your Dou Zhe strength, we still won't reach the inner region of the Monster Mountain Range by nightfall."

Only then did Xiao Yi Xian secretly raise her eyes to look at Xiao Yao. His gaze was clear and open, without the slightest trace of lechery, holding only a gentle smile. Her guarded heart finally relaxed a little.

She gritted her pearly teeth, her cheeks flushed red, and shyly warned, "Then... then you're not allowed to... secretly take advantage of me!"

"Don't worry, I never secretly take advantage of anyone," Xiao Yao said with a straight face. Then he lowered his voice and added softly beside her ear, "I prefer doing it openly."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"You!... You scoundrel!"

Xiao Yi Xian blushed crimson, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into. She raised her tiny, completely unthreatening pink fists and lightly punched Xiao Yao's chest a few times.

"If you dare spout nonsense again, I... I'll poison you to death!"

That coquettish manner, coupled with her soft, feeble threat, was simply adorable beyond measure in Xiao Yao's eyes.

After their playful banter, Xiao Yi Xian ultimately accepted Xiao Yao's "proposal," her face still red.

Xiao Yao no longer hesitated. Extending his arms, he easily gathered that delicate body into his embrace. One arm wrapped around her slender waist, while his other hand steadily supported the graceful curve behind her knees.

"Ah!" Xiao Yi Xian cried out as her body suddenly became weightless. She was completely enveloped by a warm yet powerful embrace.

Feeling the soft, boneless yet wonderfully tactile body of the girl in his arms, Xiao Yao could not help praising her inwardly.

This slender waist... truly is exquisite!

He did not delay any longer. With a surge of spiritual power beneath his feet, he shot toward the depths of the Monster Mountain Range like an arrow loosed from the bow!

Whoosh—!

The wind howled past their ears, and the scenery on both sides rushed backward. Such lightning-fast speed left Xiao Yi Xian too shocked to speak.

Naturally, they also encountered a few Magic Beasts that did not know their place along the way.

Hiss!

Several Ice Crystal Snakes at the Dou Shi level suddenly shot down from the trees, opening their bloody maws as they bit toward the pair.

Xiao Yao did not even glance at them. Still holding Xiao Yi Xian, he casually waved a hand.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Several invisible bursts of force shot out, and the ferocious Ice Crystal Snakes exploded into clouds of bloody mist in midair as if struck by heavy hammers!

After traveling several more miles, a He Yuan comparable to a Dou Shi charged out of the forest with a roar, blocking their path.

This time, Xiao Yao still held Xiao Yi Xian with one arm. With his other hand, he formed two fingers into a sword and slashed through the air at the He Yuan.

Rip!

A streak of golden sword qi flashed past. The enormous He Yuan's body abruptly stiffened, then a thin line of blood spread from its forehead all the way down its body. The next moment, its massive body split neatly into two halves!

An instant kill!

From start to finish, he remained calm and effortless!

Xiao Yi Xian, nestled in his arms, was already dumbstruck.

Her beautiful eyes stared dreamily at Xiao Yao's sharp-featured, handsome profile. Only one thought echoed madly through her heart.

"He... he's really so strong..."

That composed dominance, that invincible bearing—both were fatally alluring to any young girl just beginning to understand love!

As though sensing the girl's dreamy gaze, Xiao Yao lowered his head and met her eyes.

Seeing that handsome face so close before her, Xiao Yi Xian was like a startled rabbit. Her pretty face flushed scarlet in an instant, as though blood might drip from it. She hurriedly buried her little face deep in Xiao Yao's warm, solid chest, not daring to raise it again. In a voice as faint as a mosquito's hum, she urged:

"Hurry... hurry and get to that cave!"