Xiao Yi Xian Borrowing the Tiger's Might

"Take this Nine Deaths Poison Canon and begin your cultivation. The time is not yet right, but in the future, I will provide you with higher-tier techniques."

Gu Shenge handed the Nine Deaths Poison Canon to Xiao Yi Xian. She reached out with her delicate, snow-white arms to take it. Upon learning that this was a Heaven-tier intermediate technique, her beautiful eyes widened in utter shock.

One must know that Qingshan Town did not even possess a single Xuan-tier technique. Being given a Heaven-tier technique to cultivate made Xiao Yi Xian feel as if she were dreaming.

To be so generous with such a high-level technique right from the start—just how wealthy was the Nine Luminaries Heavenly Palace!

"Thank you, Mr. Juan." Xiao Yi Xian quickly thanked Gu Shenge. Gu Shenge nodded slightly, telling her to resign from her work at Wanyao Pavilion tomorrow and simply follow by his side from then on.

Xiao Yi Xian nodded obediently. She had to cling tightly to this powerful backer; she was counting on him to help her control her Woeful Poison Body.

As for Wanyao Pavilion, although Mr. Yao had been kind to her, the reputation and wealth she had brought to the pavilion over the years had already repaid that original debt.

Seeing that it was getting late, Xiao Yi Xian stood up and said softly to Gu Shenge, "Mr. Juan, it is getting late, so I shall take my leave."

Gu Shenge nodded. "Mm, take care on your way back."

On the other side, Xiao Yan had also learned from Yao Lao what the Woeful Poison Body was, and he could only call it monstrous.

"Just by consuming poison, one can increase their cultivation? This constitution is too monstrous! If she keeps consuming poison, wouldn't she easily become a Dou Zun or even a Dou Sheng powerhouse!"

Yao Lao shook his head, a look of reminiscence appearing in his eyes.

"Little Yan, everything has its pros and cons. Although the Woeful Poison Body increases cultivation quickly, once the toxins in the body reach a critical point and erupt, the owner will experience the agony of ten thousand poisons devouring their heart, eventually dying in torment. They are a group of tragic people, bearing pressure unimaginable to ordinary people."

Hearing his teacher say this, Xiao Yan no longer envied the Woeful Poison Body. After all, just hearing about the "ten thousand poisons devouring the heart" made his scalp tingle, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of pity for the girl in the white dress he had met today.

But the next second, Yao Lao changed the subject. "However, if one with the Woeful Poison Body can condense a Poison Pill, they can control this constitution and need not fear the agony of the poisons devouring their heart. It is just that condensing a Poison Pill is as difficult as ascending to the heavens."

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked Yao Lao, "Teacher, what is this method of the Poison Pill? Is it difficult?"

Yao Lao told Xiao Yan about the method of the Poison Pill, causing him to abandon the thought on the spot.

Fine, he had been overthinking it.

Between the Heavenly Flame, the core of a rank 7 Magic Beast, and the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, none of these were things he could obtain. He might as well just wash up and go to sleep.

It was just a pity for that young girl; her future would surely be arduous and difficult.

Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, how could Yao Lao not know what he was thinking? He spoke up immediately.

"What, you pity that Woeful Poison Body and want to help her? But she doesn't need your help right now; she has already found your Brother Juan."

How could Xiao Yi Xian's appearance at the inn be hidden from Yao Lao's soul perception? Seeing her enter Gu Shenge's room, he did not pry further.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan felt an inexplicable sense of loss for some reason, his voice low. "Is that so? It seems she also heard that call from Brother Juan."

"Juan Shoutian has an extraordinary background. With the Woeful Poison Body seeking him out, her constitutional issues will likely be resolved by him. Don't overthink it. We enter the Magic Beast Mountain Range tomorrow, so get some rest."

Yao Lao instructed Xiao Yan. In his view, since Gu Shenge understood secrets that even ancient clans like the Burning Mantra and Tou She Ancient God did not know, he must surely have a clear understanding of how to resolve the issues of the Woeful Poison Body.

As for whether he could solve it, Yao Lao felt the chances of success were high.

After all, Gu Shenge already possessed a Heavenly Flame. Although he didn't know which one it was, he could still sense it.

Once he obtained his own Bone Chilling Flame and the Sea Heart Flame from that traitor Han Feng, he would have gathered three Heavenly Flames.

With the most difficult point overcome, the remaining Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast core and the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva would be even less of a problem.

Yao Lao stroked his beard, quite looking forward to the birth of a Woeful Poison Body that had condensed a Poison Pill. When that time came, the terror of the Woeful Poison Body would be revealed, and it would surely shock the Dou Qi Continent.

He remembered that he also possessed a method to completely control the Woeful Poison Body, one even more thorough than the Poison Pill. Perhaps he could use this method to trade for some things from [Juan Shoutian] to help Xiao Yan.

Yao Lao looked at his disciple, who was already in bed, his gaze kind and gentle.

Little Yan, this is all your teacher can do for you.

The next day, Wanyao Pavilion.

"What! You are leaving Wanyao Pavilion!"

Mr. Yao, the owner of Wanyao Pavilion, looked at the gentle and beautiful girl before him in astonishment, exclaiming aloud.

Xiao Yi Xian nodded, her pretty face carrying a hint of apology, her voice soft yet firm.

"Mr. Yao, please accept these few prescriptions. Consider it a repayment for your kindness back then."

She took out four prescriptions to repay the kindness Mr. Yao had shown her when he took her in years ago.

Mr. Yao looked at the four prescriptions, hesitating. Although he didn't know why Xiao Yi Xian wanted to leave, he knew that Wanyao Pavilion only had its current reputation because of her. If she left, it would be a major blow to the pavilion.

"Can you tell me why you are leaving? Did Wanyao Pavilion wrong you in some way, or..."

Xiao Yi Xian: "Wanyao Pavilion did not wrong me. It is just that I have joined another faction and must follow that person away."

"Another faction? Another pharmacy?"

Mr. Yao mistakenly thought Xiao Yi Xian was talking about another pharmacy.

The young girl shook her head: "It is not a pharmacy. The faction I have joined is called the [Nine Luminaries Heavenly Palace]. The Palace Master is a Dou Emperor powerhouse and also a tier 6 alchemist. He took a fancy to my special constitution and wants to take me with him."

The reason Xiao Yi Xian revealed the Nine Luminaries Heavenly Palace and specifically mentioned the Palace Master's strength and status was to use his influence to intimidate Mr. Yao.

Because she knew Mr. Yao would not let her go so easily.

Sure enough, as soon as Mr. Yao heard this, his heart trembled, and the thought he originally had of forcing Xiao Yi Xian to stay vanished instantly.

As for Xiao Yi Xian's claim that they were interested in her special constitution, in Mr. Yao's eyes, it was nothing more than the other party taking a fancy to her and wanting to take her back as a concubine or something similar.

Mr. Yao straightened his expression, looking quite regretful, and finally spoke to Xiao Yi Xian to earn some goodwill: "Sigh, since that is the case, it is not my place to say anything more. Take care of yourself in the future, and if you have time, come back to visit Wanyao Pavilion. This place will always be your home."

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Mr. Yao, who appeared much older than he had back then, and after a long silence, a smile appeared on her pretty face. With a hint of lingering reluctance, she nodded, though her voice sounded somewhat low.

"Mm, please take care of yourself too, Mr. Yao. Thank you for all your care over these years."

Having said that, Xiao Yi Xian did not linger, turning to leave Wanyao Pavilion.

Mr. Yao watched the young girl's retreating figure, then looked at the four medicinal formulas on the table, and let out a faint sigh.

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PS: The Mr. Yao here is the novel version, not the comic version.