The Women: Only You, Xiao Ting, Believed It

"So, in other words."

"You exchanged gifts when you met."

"You gave Xiao Yi Xian a poison pill for self-defense, but driven by instinct, she ate it herself and awakened the Woeful Poison Body."

After hearing Xun'er's detailed account, Xiao Ting felt that everything was such a coincidence.

He did not suspect that Xiao Yi Xian had long known about her Woeful Poison Body. That simply did not fit normal logic.

With Xiao Yi Xian's personality, if she had known she possessed the Woeful Poison Body, she would only have kept far away from him.

As for the possibility that the contents of the Notes had been seen, Xiao Ting had not even considered it.

On one hand, it was the confidence in his cheat as a transmigrator.

On the other hand, if Xiao Yi Xian could see the Notes, she could not possibly have come before him to awaken the Woeful Poison Body while Xun'er helped cover for her at the side. That would practically be exposing themselves.

The real variable in this matter was Xun'er, this top-tier rich and beautiful young lady.

"I never expected there to be such a special constitution as the Woeful Poison Body in this world." Xiao Ting's expression turned grave as he spoke earnestly. "Fortunately, Xiao Yi Xian awakened it here with you, Xun'er. Otherwise, ordinary people truly would not have recognized it."

Seeing that he was not suspicious at all, Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a glance.

Xiao Yi Xian: Little Sister Xun'er truly understands Xiao Ting.

Xun'er: Not bad, not bad. Second on the continent.

Xiao Yi Xian: Who is first on the continent?

Xun'er: She has not been born yet.

Xiao Yi Xian: Nice.

In an instant, they completed their tacit exchange. Xun'er said, "With Senior Yao Lao's knowledge, he should be able to recognize it as well."

"With the Woeful Poison Body, one only needs to consume poison. If I am willing to help, Sister Xiao Yi Xian can become a Dou Emperor within one or two years. Brother Xiao Ting, it would no longer be appropriate for you to have Sister Xiao Yi Xian work as a physician."

"A Dou Emperor in one or two years!?" Xiao Ting put on a shocked expression, then said somewhat urgently, "Then having her work as a physician truly would be wasting her talent. How about I speak with Uncle and have her become an honored guest of the Xiao Clan?"

"An honored guest?" Xun'er was somewhat surprised.

Had he not planned to make Xiao Yi Xian his personal guard?

"Yes." Xiao Ting took it for granted. "She will be a Dou Emperor in one or two years. For such a powerhouse to serve as an honored guest of my Xiao Clan, it is the Xiao Clan that would be reaching above its station."

Xun'er understood. She had just pointed out the strength of the Woeful Poison Body, so naturally Xiao Ting could not suggest having Xiao Yi Xian become a guard.

"The Xiao Clan may be reaching above its station, but you are not, Brother Xiao Ting." Recalling the plan she and Xiao Yi Xian had long discussed, Xun'er smiled. "Xun'er is willing to help Sister Xiao Yi Xian grow stronger. In return, Sister Xiao Yi Xian can serve as Brother Xiao Ting's protector for a period of time. That is still feasible."

As she spoke, Xun'er cast Xiao Yi Xian an inquiring look.

"I can accept that. It is a fair transaction." Xiao Yi Xian nodded in agreement and looked toward Xiao Ting.

"This..." Xiao Ting had not expected Xun'er to have such an idea, though it happened to align perfectly with his own.

That made sense. Xun'er would return to the Gu Clan before long, and at that time, what she would worry about most would be his safety.

Xiao Yi Xian, the possessor of the Woeful Poison Body who could rapidly grow stronger and become a fighting force by consuming poison, protect his safety, and was ultimately destined for a tragic death, was someone who inspired both reassurance and trust.

"As the beneficiary, it seems I have no reason to refuse." Xiao Ting rubbed his brow, his expression turning serious. "But with such a powerful constitution, it cannot have no drawbacks, can it?"

"It certainly does. Brother Xiao Ting, why do you think this constitution is called the Woeful Poison Body rather than the Innate Poison Body?" Xun'er used words Xiao Ting had once written in the Notes and explained it to him.

Everyone knew how to put on an act.

Upon "learning" of the Woeful Poison Body's fate, Xiao Ting's expression grew even more shocked. His gaze toward Xiao Yi Xian carried pity. "How could there be such a terrible constitution?"

Even though she knew Xiao Ting was partly acting, Xiao Yi Xian was still stung by the look in his eyes.

Xun'er's eyes flickered, but she did not think Xiao Ting was acting.

His pity was genuine. It was simply that Brother Xiao Ting had a solution.

"Then let us cancel the deal." Xiao Ting frowned and shook his head. "The faster you grow stronger, the faster you will die."

"It would be better to grow stronger slowly, only consuming a little poison each time you truly cannot endure it any longer. Once I become stronger and find a way to resolve the Woeful Poison Body for her, she can consume poison to grow stronger then."

To Xiao Yi Xian, those words sounded even more pleasant than a confession.

Even though she knew Xiao Ting possessed a way to save her.

"You do not need to worry about that, Brother Xiao Ting." Xun'er revealed a mysterious, confident smile. "Ordinary people cannot resolve the Woeful Poison Body, but Xun'er can."

"If the Woeful Poison Body had no solution, Sister Xiao Yi Xian would have been miserable long ago."

"After discovering that Sister Xiao Yi Xian possessed the Woeful Poison Body, I made a deal with her."

"She will grow stronger as quickly as possible to protect you, and Xun'er will resolve the problem of her Woeful Poison Body in the future."

"Of course, if Brother Xiao Ting wishes to help Sister Xiao Yi Xian yourself, that is fine too. After all, she is protecting you."

Xiao Ting: Perfect.

Xun'er's flawless cooperation was simply like someone who had read the Notes he wrote and knew the correct answer before setting the question.

"Xiao Ting, Xun'er has agreed to help me, and the price she must pay is not small. Protecting you is an opportunity I can seize. You will not refuse, will you?" Xiao Yi Xian stared directly at Xiao Ting, her eyes filled with a desire to live.

"It is a deal!" Xiao Ting readily agreed.

Thus, Xiao Yi Xian officially became Xiao Ting's protector.

Of course, she was not yet stronger than Xiao Ting, so for the time being, she served as his attendant.

However, such days would not last long. Xun'er had already sent her guards to gather poison, intending to feed it to Xiao Yi Xian and rapidly raise her to the Dou Zong realm.

To find resources sufficient to raise her to Dou Zong, Xiao Yi Xian did not even need to contact the Gu Clan.

"I will go tell Brother Yan and Yao Lao. Then we can set off for Qingshan Town."

"Visiting the cave dwelling is only incidental. The main point is to go sightseeing with you, Xun'er."

After breakfast, Xiao Ting had Xiao Yi Xian and Xun'er continue their preparations while he went to ask Xiao Yan and Yao Lao for "leave."

Once he left Xun'er's courtyard, he immediately wrote this "unexpected development" into the Notes.

[Upon waking, I received an enormous surprise.]

[Xiao Yi Xian accidentally consumed the self-defense poison pill Xun'er had given her as a meeting gift, awakening the Woeful Poison Body ahead of time.]

The women who possessed copies: "..."

Accidentally consumed it?

Only you, Xiao Ting, believed that.

"It should be the same as with me." Qing Lin narrowed her eyes.

They had both received Plane Blessings. A little thought made it clear what had happened.

This instead confirmed that both Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian possessed Notebook Copies and were working together.

[Xun'er is generous. She said...]

[She would use poison to nurture Xiao Yi Xian into becoming my protector...]

[This entire series of decisions coincides perfectly with my own intentions.]

The women: They are doing this according to what you want, so of course it coincides.

[I am not surprised that the Gu Clan possesses a method to control the Woeful Poison Body.]

[Yao Lao can create the Poison Pill Method, so there is no reason the Gu Clan cannot.]

Xun'er: Blushing.

[But even the method possessed by the Gu Clan is at most comparable to the Poison Pill Method. It cannot possibly be better than my method.]

[Xiao Yi Xian will protect me for three years, and I will grant her a brilliant lifetime.]

Whoosh!

A blush spread across Xiao Yi Xian's creamy skin.

Xun'er smiled and said, "Now, Sister Xiao Yi Xian, you can be completely at ease."

"He has promised you a lifetime, after all."

This time, Xiao Yi Xian's face turned completely red.

The sight was breathtakingly beautiful, but unfortunately, Xiao Ting did not see it.

After greeting Yao Lao and Xiao Yan, he went to the entrance of the Xiao Clan to meet Xiao Yi Xian and Xun'er. The three took a Magical Beast Carriage toward Qingshan Town.

They admired the scenery along the way as though sightseeing. The magical beast pulling the carriage moved at an unhurried pace, and they did not reach Qingshan Town until near dusk.

Rather than hastily entering the Magical Beast Mountain Range to explore, they checked into an inn under the Mittal Auction House.

After midnight had passed, the Plane Blessing descended.

Plane Blessing: [Details of the cave dwelling Xiao Yi Xian is about to take you to explore...]

Xiao Ting: "..."

Did I need this?

As the information flooded into his mind, Xiao Ting's eyes widened.

"I really did need it. There is actually more to it than meets the eye."