In Battle Through the Heavens: Awakening the Confucian Saint System at the Start
Chapter 5

Seven-Colored Poison Scripture

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"We were wrong. Please spare our lives, Senior. Please!"

The Wolf Head Mercenary Group's men had already wet themselves in terror. Some even burst into tears, all of them frightened by the newcomer's overwhelming presence.

Jiang Cheng slightly moved his finger, and every member of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group before him instantly exploded. Scattered chunks of flesh added even more bloodiness to the area.

"Sorry, but I either don't kill, or I kill them all."

Jiang Cheng cultivated with the mindset of not provoking others unless they provoked him first. However, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group had spoken arrogantly and even intended to attack him, so it was better to wipe them out directly and save himself future trouble.

Otherwise, once these people returned, they would surely report the matter to the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's leader, who would then send men to surround and hunt him down.

Although Jiang Cheng did not fear the so-called Wolf Head Mercenary Group, if this matter led to the destruction of these woods, it would not be worth the loss.

Xiao Yi Xian's little face had turned pale from the sudden scene. She had never killed anyone before, and seeing so many people die before her made her feel like retching.

Jiang Cheng took out a Poison Pill and handed it to her. "Here. Once you eat it, it will suppress the Calamity Poison Body within you."

"Senior... you know...?"

Xiao Yi Xian trembled as she accepted the Poison Pill, her expression strange. Only she knew about this matter. Even the people at the Myriad Medicine Pavilion did not know, yet before this Senior, she seemed to have no secrets at all.

Jiang Cheng grabbed Xiao Yi Xian's arm and tore open space with his bare hand. Under her horrified gaze, they vanished from where they stood. When they appeared again, they had already arrived at the Peach Grove.

Xiao Yi Xian was stunned by the sight before her. She had never discovered such a beautiful place... Was this still the Monster Mountain Range she knew?

"Master, who's this girl?"

Hearing the commotion, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King strode over. His fierce appearance frightened Xiao Yi Xian into hiding behind Jiang Cheng, where she secretly peeked out with a pair of eyes to study the burly man.

"My name is... Xiao Yi Xian... Hello..."

"Xiao Yi Xian?" The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King shrugged. Other than certain Experts, he could not be bothered to deal with anyone else.

"My name is Jiang Cheng, and he is..." Only then did Jiang Cheng realize that he had not given the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King a name yet.

"From now on, you'll be called Little Fire. Simple and convenient."

"Uh..." The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King froze. Wasn't this a little too abrupt...

Yet he could not bring himself to refuse. After all, it was a name bestowed by his Master.

"Senior... thank you for saving me and giving me the Poison Pill. This Junior is endlessly grateful."

"No matter. Once your injuries have healed, come here."

Jiang Cheng sat down indifferently in a chair and took a sip of Hot Tea. Although Xiao Yi Xian had potential worth cultivating, once her Calamity Poison Body erupted, every Living Being within ten li would likely perish.

He had spent ten painstaking years planting this place. If it were destroyed, he would probably cry.

Xiao Yi Xian knelt on the ground, her voice slightly choked. "Senior, this Junior obtained Opportunities and was pursued by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group... The Myriad Medicine Pavilion has also kept its distance from me. This Junior begs Senior to take me in. I... I know medicine..."

"There is no lack of doctors here. Go."

Jiang Cheng waved his hand again.

The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King smacked his lips, as if he understood something. He grabbed Xiao Yi Xian's arm and brought her behind a tree, then quietly reminded her:

"Master likes sincere girls. Just bring out something precious. I'm sure you don't want the Wolf Head Mercenary Group to keep hunting you down."

Xiao Yi Xian pursed her lips. She had come into the mountains to gather medicinal materials, but she had not expected to encounter members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group here. If she left now, she would definitely face pursuit again. Next time, no one would be able to save her.

Xiao Yan was nowhere to be found, and the Myriad Medicine Pavilion naturally would not offend the Wolf Head Mercenary Group for her sake.

Now, she could only rely on these two Seniors.

Xiao Yi Xian took out the most precious thing on her person and offered it with both hands. "Senior, this Junior happened to obtain a secret manual called the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture. If Senior lets me Stay Here, this manual will be yours."

Although the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture was neither a Cultivation Method nor a Dou Technique, it was still an exceedingly rare treasure.

In different hands, the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture held different value.

In the hands of ordinary people, the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture was worth very little, perhaps even less than a Mystic Tier Cultivation Method or Dou Technique.

In the hands of someone possessing the Calamity Poison Body, the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture was like divine aid. For a physique that grew stronger through poison, it was practically a poison-version encyclopedia. It was simply perfect!

Jiang Cheng accepted the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture and became interested. Though its grade was not high, it was still something worth studying.

"Not bad. Quite interesting."

It recorded all kinds of Herbs and medicinal pills, but they were all highly poisonous. It was something worth researching.

"Senior, you agree?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked eagerly.

"When did I say I agreed?"

Xiao Yi Xian's expression stiffened.

Could this Senior be planning to kill her and take her treasure?

On the Dou Qi Continent, killing people for their treasures had long been commonplace and never failed to work.

If he made a move, she probably would not even be able to withstand a single finger.

Jiang Cheng turned his face slightly. "However, I have always enjoyed studying unusual Cultivation Methods and treasures. Your Seven-Colored Poison Scripture is quite interesting, so from now on, you may live here with Little Fire."

"But there are three rules. First, you are not allowed to touch anything here."

"Second, you are not allowed to leave without my permission."

"Third, whatever I tell you to eat, you eat. No complaints. If you agree, you may stay. If not, you may leave."

Jiang Cheng continued reading without even raising his head, as though he did not care in the slightest.

Xiao Yi Xian immediately nodded in agreement. This Senior was immensely powerful. If he wanted to kill her, he would not have saved her earlier.

"Thank you, Senior."

The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King shrugged and told Xiao Yi Xian everything about this place, including his son, the Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King.

When Xiao Yi Xian learned that Uncle Little Fire was actually the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, a Sixth-Tier Magical Beast, she was so shocked that she stood dumbfounded. She had never expected the uncle before her to be a Sixth-Tier Magical Beast that killed without batting an eye...

The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's reputation was well known throughout the Jia Ma Empire. Even among the ten greatest Experts, few dared venture into the Monster Mountain Range to challenge an Expert of his level.

Moreover, throughout the eastern mountain range, if the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King claimed first place, no one dared claim second.

Yet after becoming Jiang Cheng's mount, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's temperament had changed greatly, shifting from his former bloodthirsty nature to one that was somewhat more refined,

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