First Acquisition of Trait

The "Introduction to Poisons" skill reaching max level brought Luo Yi not only knowledge of poisons but also medical expertise.

The previously empty characteristic section of his status panel began to display text.

Host: Luo Yi
Age: 16
Realm: Skin Refining (Great Accomplishment)
Skills:
  Basic Archery (Great Accomplishment 125/400)
  Fierce Tiger Skin Refining Technique (Great Accomplishment 1/400)
  Introduction to Poisons (Perfection)
Characteristics:
  Immune to Poisons (After prolonged immersion in poison research, you have developed the physique of "Immune to Poisons". Mundane poisons will not harm your body. Instead, your body can absorb poisons to accelerate your cultivation speed.)
Energy Points: 10

Luo Yi was shocked by the displayed characteristic. "This is so potent?"

With this characteristic, any attempt to poison him in the future would not only fail to harm him but would instead speed up his cultivation.

"Good!" "Good!" "Good!" Luo Yi couldn't contain his excitement and let out a quiet exclamation.

After venting his excitement, he worried that Mister Li's men might launch a surprise attack.

Luo Yi didn't sleep, instead practicing the "Fierce Tiger Skin Refining Technique" repeatedly in his room.

Morning arrived the next day, just as the sky began to lighten.

Having packed all his belongings overnight, Wang Meng walked to the room where Luo Yi and his sister were staying.

"Xiao Yi, we must leave under the cover of night. We can't give Mister Li and his subordinates time to react."

This escape to the county town would be a long journey. Considering the possibility of pursuers appearing at any moment, he left heavier, less portable food items like tiger meat and polished rice at Wang Meng's house. He only brought along more valuable and easily carried items such as tiger hide, bear gall, tiger bone, and tonic.

With his bow and hunting backpack slung over his shoulders, a saber in one hand and Luo Xi in the other, he walked into the courtyard.

Wang Meng's family, who had already made preparations, exchanged nods as the two emerged.

The five of them gathered and headed towards the edge of town, soon arriving at the market, the only way out.

Seeing that the pharmacy was already open, Luo Yi, now a master of poisons, had a sudden idea. A formula for poison appeared in his mind.

"Uncle Wang, wait for me for a few minutes. I need to buy something."

With that, Luo Yi ran into the pharmacy, found the shopkeeper, and wrote down the items he needed to purchase on a piece of paper, placing it on the counter.

"Shopkeeper, please gather these ingredients according to the prescription."

Picking up the paper, the shopkeeper examined the prescription carefully.

"Young man, many of the ingredients on this prescription are highly poisonous. I..."

Time was short. Luo Yi didn't want to waste time with the shopkeeper. He took out fifteen taels of silver from his pocket and placed it on the counter.

"Is this enough?"

The shopkeeper quickly pocketed the silver.

"Yes! Yes! Please wait a moment, honored guest."

With that, the shopkeeper went into the back room and soon returned with a paper packet, handing it to Luo Yi.

Luo Yi took the packet and carefully inspected it, confirming the ingredients were correct. He borrowed the shopkeeper's mortar and pestle to grind the herbs into powder, carefully wrapping it and tucking it into his waist.

"Thank you, shopkeeper." After expressing his gratitude, Luo Yi rejoined Wang Meng and the others, and they hurried out of town.

"Strange! Strange!" The shopkeeper murmured as he watched Luo Yi depart. "He's already reached Great Accomplishment in Skin Refining after only a few days. What kind of physique did this boy awaken?"

"And why does he have an aura of demons about him?"

He casually summoned a subordinate from outside and ordered him to follow Luo Yi and find out the source of the demonic aura.

Shortly after they left, two figures emerged from the alley next to Wang Meng's house.

After a brief exchange, they quickly ran towards Mister Li's mansion at the east end of town.

"Report, Master! Report, Master!"

Mister Li, seated in the main seat, looked at the two rushing in.

"What happened? Why are you two in such a hurry?"

"Reporting, Master! Last night, Butler Tang ordered us to keep a close watch on Wang Meng's courtyard and report to you immediately if anything happened."

"This morning, just as dawn broke! Five people left the courtyard and headed out of town."

"We recognized three of them: Wang Meng and his wife and son. The other two are young, a man and a woman, whom we haven't seen before."

Listening to his subordinates' report, Mister Li's expression grew increasingly grim.

"Wang Meng! Wang Meng! Why must you oppose me? Since you're determined to court death, I'll have to oblige."

"Guards! Go summon Butler Tang. I have something to discuss with him."

Butler Tang, who had been sleeping in his room after searching all night, was woken by a servant and hurried to dress before rushing over.

"Master! What do you need me for?"

"Come with me, I have something to discuss with you," Mister Li said, leading the way into the backyard and stopping before the room where Lady resided.

"Lady, Mister Li has something important to tell you."

"What is it?" Lady's voice came from the room.

"Reporting to you, Lady, the captain of the town's hunting team, Wang Meng, has been working against us. The last time the officials searched the manor, it was thanks to him that 'Lady' was almost discovered. He was the one who reported us to the county."

"The person 'Lady' specifically asked me to bring back last night also escaped Dongsheng Town under his protection."

"I have come today hoping that 'Lady' will personally deal with the person who has been opposing us."

"What realm is this Wang Meng a Martial Artist?" Mister Li had just finished speaking when Lady's voice came again.

Mister Li replied fearfully, "Reporting to 'Lady', he is a Martial Artist at the great completion of Skin Refining."

"Clang." Lady flicked her sleeve.

Mister Li, kneeling at the courtyard gate, was sent flying back five meters, falling to the ground and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"A bunch of trash. I gave you so many elixirs, and you can't even handle a Martial Artist of the Skin Refining Realm. What use are you to me?"

Mister Li struggled to get up from the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, begging for mercy.

"Lady, spare my life! Lady, spare my life! Please give us another chance. This time, we will definitely bring the person back to you."

If she were to kill Mister Li, there would be no one to bring her food. Thinking of this, Lady waved her left hand, and four elixirs fell before Mister Li.

"Take the smallest one to heal your injuries. The remaining three, give them to your three most capable subordinates."

"After taking this medicine, within a quarter of an hour, they will possess the strength to surpass their own major realm, which will be enough for you to deal with those people."

"Yes! Thank you, Lady. Thank you, Lady, for the bestowed medicine."

He swallowed the smallest elixir in one gulp and handed the other three to Butler Tang beside him.

"Go! Give these three elixirs to the three guard captains and make sure they deal with Wang Meng and bring back the person Lady wants."

"Yes, Master!"

Leaving the inner courtyard, Butler Tang called out to a servant, informing him to notify the three guards to assemble in the front courtyard immediately.

After all three arrived, he handed them the three elixirs.

"These are elixirs Master obtained for you from Lady."

"After taking this medicine, you will possess the strength of the Flesh Refining Realm. This time, you must deal with Wang Meng and bring the person back. Master will reward you handsomely then."

The three captains, having received the elixirs, responded in unison, "Yes."

Considering that Wang Meng and the others had already escaped for a considerable time, Butler Tang thought that it would be difficult for them to catch up on foot. He pondered for a moment.

"The three of you go to the stables and get three fast horses. Ensure there are no mistakes."

"Yes, thank you, Butler Tang."

After thanking Butler Tang, the three mounted their horses and quickly rode out of town in pursuit.