Calamity Poison Body

Xiao Yi Xian sighed. "After all, in this tiny Qingshan Town, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is very powerful. Ordinary people would never provoke them. One misstep, and they could bring disaster upon themselves."

"You have a Dou Emperor backing you. Not to mention tiny Qingshan Town—even in the Jiamar Empire, there probably aren't many people who would dare bully you." Lin Mu smiled faintly, then said, "The Wolf Head Mercenary Group is nothing more than a bunch of clowns. Let's talk about what you need help with first."

"Oh? I'd also like to know why someone with the strength of a Dou Emperor would need the help of a weak woman like me, someone who isn't even a Dou Master?" Xiao Yi Xian's gaze fell upon the black-robed Medusa behind Lin Mu. She then examined Lin Mu and Medusa, murmuring to herself inwardly.

Is she his woman?

For some reason, Xiao Yi Xian suddenly felt an inexplicable urge to compare herself with her. Clearly, even she did not understand where this feeling had come from.

"It's like this..."

Lin Mu briefly explained what had happened to Xiao Yi Xian. She nodded, though her expression became somewhat lonely. "So that's how it is. You really did know long ago that I possess the Calamity Poison Body. You came looking for me this time only because I have the same Calamity Poison Body as the master of Medicine Valley and can help you, right?"

For some reason, Lin Mu suddenly caught a whiff of sourness...

"There are quite a few people skilled in poison. Although the master of Medicine Valley possessed the Calamity Poison Body, your strength is still not sufficient. By normal reasoning, even if you have a way to break the seal, you may still be unable to do it."

Xiao Yi Xian slowly raised her head, a flash of surprise passing through her eyes.

Lin Mu continued, "The reason I want to bring you along isn't merely to obtain the Seven-Colored Spirit Liquid. There may also be a way inside to help you control your Calamity Poison Body. Although that person has already fallen, there is still some hope."

"You..."

Before Xiao Yi Xian could finish speaking, she heard a cool voice laced with impatience.

"You're so long-winded. Aren't we leaving?"

Hearing that Medusa was about to lose her temper, Lin Mu smiled helplessly. "Let's go. We'll set out now."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded and took out the bamboo flute from her robes. A moment later, a massive Blue Eagle swept through the sky. The group then left Qingshan Town and headed toward the deepest part of the desert.

"You came all this way merely to pick up a human who isn't even a Dou Master?"

Medusa's voice rang out during the flight.

"Her constitution is special. Not only does she possess the Calamity Poison Body, she is also a healer. Perhaps she can help with our operation."

Lin Mu said.

"Hehe, Lin Mu, your... companion seems rather unwilling to show her true face," Xiao Yi Xian said from the side. Though her strength was lacking, she showed no trace of retreat when facing Medusa.

She was not stupid and naturally understood that Medusa's power far surpassed her own.

"She's a companion for now. Later, perhaps she won't be."

Lin Mu gave a mysterious smile.

Boom!

A fierce blast of Dou Qi shot toward him. Lin Mu had no choice but to release his own Dou Qi to defend himself. Yet even a brief clash between two Dou Emperors was not something Xiao Yi Xian beside them could withstand.

Fortunately, Lin Mu used his Dou Qi to shield Xiao Yi Xian and the Blue Eagle.

"Watch your tongue."

Facing Medusa's warning, Lin Mu shrugged, finally behaving himself a little.

"Lin Mu, she is..." Unable to contain her curiosity, Xiao Yi Xian moved closer to Lin Mu and asked.

"She's Medusa," Lin Mu explained.

"Queen Medusa?"

Xiao Yi Xian was greatly startled. How could anyone from the Jia Ma Empire not have heard Queen Medusa's name? Yet Xiao Yi Xian was also curious how Lin Mu had come to travel alongside the legendary Queen Medusa, who was known for her ruthless decisiveness and for killing as easily as slaughtering chickens...

"Your Blue Eagle friend seems to be only a first-tier Magical Beast." Lin Mu appeared thoughtful. Although neither he nor Medusa was flying at full speed, they were still extremely fast. Yet this Blue Eagle had managed to keep up without falling behind.

"Blue Eagle has always stayed by my side. Its combat strength isn't high, but speed is something it excels at." Xiao Yi Xian smiled.

Along the way, Lin Mu and Xiao Yi Xian did most of the talking. As for Medusa, she flew ahead of them the entire time and showed no intention of joining their conversation. Lin Mu did not force the matter.

The current Medusa was still that proud and untamed Queen Medusa. She would need time to change.

"We are only ten li away from Medicine Valley."

Medusa came to a stop.

"In that case, then..."

Before Lin Mu could finish, Medusa looked at Xiao Yi Xian and said, "Leave your Blue Eagle here. A first-tier Magical Beast is too weak to enter Medicine Valley."

This was not Medusa offering Xiao Yi Xian a reminder. Rather, it was simply because she herself was also a Magical Beast and did not harbor much hostility toward other Magical Beasts.

"She has a point."

Lin Mu nodded. He and Xiao Yi Xian then landed on the ground. With a turn of his palm, a Magic Core radiating an icy aura appeared in his hand.

"I obtained this Sixth-tier Magical Beast Magic Core by chance. As for what kind of Magical Beast it was before its death, that has nothing to do with me. Naturally, I was not the one who hunted it."

Although Lin Mu seemed to be explaining the Magic Core's origins to Xiao Yi Xian, he was actually conveying his meaning to Medusa.

After hearing his words, the cold killing intent in Medusa's beautiful eyes beneath her black robe faded somewhat. The moment Lin Mu took out the Magic Core, her emotions had already fluctuated.

In her view, Lin Mu had obtained the Magic Core by hunting the Magical Beast himself.

"With the aura fluctuations emitted by this Magic Core, the nearby Magical Beasts likely won't dare approach Blue Eagle. It should be relatively safe staying here."

Lin Mu used the Dou Qi within his body to release the power of the Magic Core as well, forming a unique field around Blue Eagle.

"Wait here until I return." Xiao Yi Xian stroked Blue Eagle's head, and Blue Eagle obediently nodded.

After settling Blue Eagle down, Lin Mu looked toward Medicine Valley. "Let's go. A Medicine Valley left behind by a Dou Venerate—I'd like to see what kind of treasure it holds."

"Hey, hey, what are you doing?!"

Xiao Yi Xian cried out in alarm. By the time she reacted, Lin Mu had already wrapped his arms around her and flown into the air.

"Bear with it for a moment. If we waited for you to walk there slowly, you know Medusa's temper..." Lin Mu whispered into Xiao Yi Xian's ear.