Strands of sunlight fell across Little Spirit's face. She groggily opened her eyes, only to see that familiar face from her dreams before her.
Looking at Xiao Yi Xian so close at hand, Little Spirit's face reddened slightly. Her wine-red eyes stared fixedly at the sleeping Xiao Yi Xian.
Outside, after a night of cultivation, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi had reached the peak of the fourth stage. Given some more time, he was confident he could break through to the fifth stage. It would not be long before he returned to his former peak.
Medicine Elder sat on the roof, watching the rising sun. Sensing Xiao Yan's aura, he smiled. As for Xiao Yi Xian beside him, there was little he could say.
Friend or foe, they were all on the same side. If they wanted to survive, they would have to rely on that boy.
"A Calamity Poison Body?"
Medicine Elder muttered softly, his gaze fixed upon the purplish-red sun.
After waking up, Xiao Yi Xian looked at the adorable Little Spirit before her and kissed her on the cheek. She was simply too cute.
"Little Spirit, I'll pass a Cultivation Method on to you. Cultivate properly from now on, all right?"
Xiao Yi Xian looked at the quiet Little Spirit before her, the corners of her lips lifting slightly. She placed a slender finger against Little Spirit's forehead.
An unfamiliar memory flooded into Little Spirit's mind. She shook her slightly dizzy head and nodded.
Xiao Yi Xian led Little Spirit out of the side room and said to Xiao Yan, who was tidying things nearby, "Xiao Yan, let me introduce you to my little sister!"
"Hm?"
Xiao Yan was busy cleaning the room. Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's voice, he turned around—and immediately noticed the white-haired, red-eyed little girl beside her.
As Xiao Yan looked at Little Spirit, a peculiar glint appeared in his eyes. At some point, the things in his hands fell to the floor.
A dark line crossed Xiao Yi Xian's forehead as she watched the absent-minded Xiao Yan. Why was Xiao Yan thinking of groping someone again?
Xiao Yan came back to his senses just as a soft pink fist rapidly approached his face.
Thump!
"Cough, cough. Sis, was that really necessary?" Xiao Yan said awkwardly, rubbing his aching shoulder.
He had merely been distracted for a moment. It definitely was not because the little brat in front of him was too cute.
"This is bad!"
Medicine Elder suddenly appeared before them, his expression hurried, as though something unfortunate had happened.
"What happened?"
Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat surprised by Medicine Elder's urgency. What exactly had happened?
Medicine Elder glanced at Xiao Yi Xian and said evenly, "Quite a few people have arrived outside Wu Tan City. The strongest among them is a Dou Ling."
"What?"
Xiao Yan was instantly dumbfounded upon hearing that. A Dou Ling expert?
Why would one lead a group of people to Wu Tan City?
Were they here to seize the city?
"It seems they came for Xiao Yi Xian." Medicine Elder looked at Xiao Yi Xian, sounding puzzled.
Why was Xiao Yi Xian being hunted?
Wasn't she from some superpower?
And why was there only one Dou Ling?
Xiao Yi Xian looked at the curious Medicine Elder and said calmly, "Some time ago, I killed the Young Leader of a mercenary group. But they don't have any Dou Ling experts."
Medicine Elder said evenly, "It seems to be because of the Calamity Poison Body. Moreover, that Dou Ling expert is a Poison Master. Could word that you possess the Calamity Poison Body have gotten out?"
Xiao Yi Xian rubbed her smooth chin and thought for a moment. "That's not very likely."
Little Spirit looked curiously at the people before her. She did not really understand what they were talking about; she only knew that a Dou Ling seemed to be very powerful around here.
"Miss, something has happened." Ling Ying appeared before Xiao Xun'er and dropped to one knee.
"What is it?" Xiao Xun'er asked unhurriedly as she combed her hair.
"A large number of people above the Dou Zhe level have appeared outside Wu Tan City. The strongest is a one-star Dou Ling, a Poison Master."
Ling Ying calmly relayed the information he had gathered. They were merely insignificant rabble, but it was inconvenient for him to act openly.
"Do you know the specific reason?"
Although Xiao Xun'er did not care about those people, the person she cared about only had a Da Dou Shi behind him.
"They are said to be here for Xiao Yi Xian!"
Ling Ying lowered his head as he spoke calmly. He knew that his mistress and Xiao Yi Xian did not get along.
But was it really appropriate for them to be jealous over that useless boy?
That brat was not worthy at all!
"Oh? Tell me the details." Upon hearing that it concerned Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Xun'er became somewhat interested.
Ling Ying thought for a moment before saying, "According to the information this subordinate obtained, the Young Leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group in Green Mountain Town was allegedly killed by Xiao Yi Xian.
That Mu Li was supposedly after Xiao Yi Xian before he left, after which he never returned. The group leader believed that Xiao Yi Xian had killed him.
He then began searching everywhere for news of Xiao Yi Xian. Somehow, word spread that she had come to Wu Tan City, but with his strength, he could not force his way in.
At that time, a Poison Master from the Chuyun Empire happened to be passing through. Remembering the legends of the Chuyun Empire, that group leader spread rumors that Xiao Yi Xian possessed a Calamity Poison Body—that she had not only poisoned the people of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion to death, but also poisoned his son. Thus, he gathered people and came here to seek revenge."
After hearing this, Xiao Xun'er nodded and dismissed Ling Ying. She had heard of the Calamity Poison Body before. There was even a sect in the Central Continent made up of those with Calamity Poison Bodies.
Calamity Poison Bodies were exceptionally rare. Could such a remote place truly have one?
Still, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's leader had managed to concoct such a story and obtain a Dou Ling's help. That was rather impressive.
His courage was commendable, but if he handled this poorly, he would lose his life as well... In the end, his strength was simply lacking...
That was right. Xiao Xun'er did not believe Xiao Yi Xian possessed a Calamity Poison Body. At least, during their previous clash, all she had sensed was sharp Sword Qi.
Besides, how could a Calamity Poison Body appear so easily...
A few kilometers outside Wu Tan City, the Second Leader quietly asked Mu Li, "Is it really all right for us to deceive a Dou Ling expert?"
Mu Li glanced at the Dou Ling sitting cross-legged at the front, a crafty gleam flashing through his eyes. "Don't worry. Even if she isn't the Calamity Poison Body from the Chuyun Empire's legends, it doesn't matter.
When the time comes, we can just say we thought she was the legendary Calamity Poison Body."
Upon hearing Mu Li's words, the Second Leader repeatedly gave him a thumbs-up. This method of killing with a borrowed knife was truly ruthless.
Moreover, their group included a Fourth-grade Alchemist. Though that person's goal differed somewhat from theirs, they could still help one another.
The massive group marched imposingly toward Wu Tan City...
Xiao Yi Xian paced back and forth in Xiao Yan's room. She had no idea how the information had leaked, nor why a Poison Master had come.
She could barely deal with a Dou Shi, but against a Dou Ling, she stood no chance at all!
Xiao Yi Xian frowned. She truly had few options now.
Little Spirit took Xiao Yi Xian's hand. Seeing the calm wine-red eyes of Little Spirit, the unease in Xiao Yi Xian's heart gradually settled.
"Medicine Elder, I need your help. With my strength, I simply can't defeat them." Xiao Yi Xian earnestly sought Medicine Elder's aid. Now, she could only rely on him.
Medicine Elder smiled and nodded. "No problem. Girl, just tell me whenever you need my strength."
Medicine Elder drifted into the Storage Ring, which lightly floated toward Xiao Yi Xian.
Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Yan, then at Little Spirit. "Xiao Yan, take good care of Little Spirit. I'll be back soon!"
Little Spirit clutched Xiao Yi Xian's hand tightly and refused to let go. Her wine-red eyes seemed full of reluctance.
Xiao Yi Xian stroked Little Spirit's head and smiled gently. "Don't worry. I'll be back in a little while."
Xiao Yi Xian glanced at Xiao Yan and, after he repeatedly promised her, reluctantly believed him.
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