Calamity Poison Body (Seeking Recommendations, Favorites, and Investment)

Host: Xiao Chen.

Gender: Male.

Physique: Dragon Phoenix Physique.

Level: Nine-Star Dou Saint.

Heavenly Flames: Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, Fallen Heart Flame.

Identity: Ancestor of the Xiao Family of the Jia Ma Empire.

Xiao Family: One juvenile Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, one Dou Wang, one Dou Ling, one fourth-tier guardian Demon Beast Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake, three nine-star Da Dou Shi, five nine-star Dou Shi, twelve eight-star Dou Shi, seventeen seven-star Dou Shi...

Three Saint-grade geniuses (Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Yan).

One Heaven-grade genius—(Qing Lin).

One Earth-grade genius (Xiao Yu).

Fifty-seven Mystic-grade geniuses (Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, Xiao Ning, Xiao Mei, Xiao Ke, Xiao Yun, Xiao Cai, Xiao Lang, Xiao Hu, Xiao Bao, Xiao Ying...).

Two hundred and twenty-one Yellow-grade geniuses.

Congratulations to the host. The Xiao Family has successfully advanced to become the fourth great family of the Jia Ma Empire.

Host reward: Nine Deaths One Life Fist (single-use).

Once this move is unleashed, there is a ninety percent chance it will fail. But if it succeeds—

No matter how strong the opponent is, they can be killed in a single strike.

"Little Fellow, you mustn't learn from that Arrogant Snake. Otherwise, don't even think about getting anything tasty."

Xiao Chen held a slender little snake barely two centimeters long in his hand. Its body was covered in tiny seven-colored scales, and its pale purple snake pupils carried a faintly bewitching air. A strange, fresh fragrance lingered around it. Though it was currently only in snake form, it exuded elegance and nobility.

Although the little snake did not look particularly fierce, it was almost excessively beautiful. Faced with such a lovely creature, many women would probably forget their fear and disgust of snakes.

"Xiao Chen, you truly had ill intentions. I trusted you so much, yet—"

A voice tinged with embarrassment and anger rang in Xiao Chen's mind.

"My Queen, if you had used my Yellow Springs Blood Essence and Seven-Colored Raw Stone before Evolution, then refined both with the power of Heavenly Flames, you would probably have evolved directly into an adult Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python. Would you have ended up like this?"

Having been falsely accused, Xiao Chen felt rather depressed.

"If that is so, why did you take back the Spirit Fusion Pill? If This King swallowed the Spirit Fusion Pill, I could certainly refine this little fellow's soul. Once I completely controlled this body, This King would naturally refine the Yellow Springs Blood Essence and Seven-Colored Raw Stone."

Medusa Queen retorted.

"Tch, sorry! It's too late now. I've changed my mind. You're not getting them."

Xiao Chen affectionately stroked the adorably cute Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, then took out an Earth Fire Lotus Seed.

"Little Fellow, sleep well. Once you wake up, I'll find you some good things."

After eating the Earth Fire Lotus Seed, the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python's entire body glowed with seven-colored radiance. Then, with a whoosh, it burrowed into Xiao Chen's clothes and began sleeping soundly.

"So well-behaved."

Xiao Chen touched his chest and smiled.

Qingshan Town, due to its proximity to the Monster Beast Mountain Range, was also known as Monster Beast Town. Naturally, the largest group in town consisted of mercenaries who lived with their lives on the line. They gathered in groups, linking arms as they swaggered through the streets, spitting as they discussed without restraint which women in town had the most flavor, where the strongest liquor could be found, and where the fiercest Demon Beasts lurked...

"Ten Thousand Medicine House is heading into the Monster Beast Mountain Range to gather herbs! Xiao Yi Xian will be accompanying us! There are only fifty slots, and you must be at least a two-star Dou Zhe. Hurry up!"

The shout caused the noisy town entrance to fall briefly silent. Moments later, after exchanging looks, the mercenaries who believed they met the requirements surged toward the middle-aged man dressed in Ten Thousand Medicine House attire.

"What a coincidence."

On the street, a handsome and extraordinary young man froze slightly upon hearing the shout, then a pleasant smile appeared on his face.

By the time the young man reached Ten Thousand Medicine House, all fifty spots had already been taken.

Glancing at the disappointed mercenaries leaving resentfully, the young man said to the Ten Thousand Medicine House recruiter, "Could you add one more person?"

"Sorry, sir. The spots are full. We can't add anyone else."

The middle-aged man gave the young man a professional smile.

"Oh? What about this?"

As he spoke, the young man flicked his finger, and a streak of crimson Dou Qi shot from his fingertip.

Bang!

Then, with a rumble, a tree as thick as a bucket in the distance was sliced in half by the crimson Dou Qi.

Gasp!

Gasp!

Gasp!

"External Dou Qi release! Sir is a Dou Shi expert!"

The middle-aged man was startled, then overjoyed.

But he soon felt troubled again. The sense of security brought by a Dou Shi was absolutely beyond what a Dou Zhe could provide.

Yet the compensation for escorting one was likewise beyond what a Dou Zhe could compare to.

Ten Thousand Medicine House could certainly afford it, but doing so would be somewhat uneconomical.

But if he refused, he might anger the other party.

"I don't need compensation. Once we reach the herb-gathering area, I'll leave."

Xiao Chen saw the middle-aged man's dilemma at a glance and smiled.

"Then thank you, sir. You look unfamiliar, so this must be your first time in Qingshan Town. It's getting late. If you don't mind, please rest at Ten Thousand Medicine House tonight."

"Alright."

Within the silent forest, a large group moved quietly forward. Pairs of vigilant eyes continuously swept through the dark spaces among the surrounding trees, while hands gripped the weapons at their waists tightly, prepared to deal with any sudden situation.

As veteran mercenaries who had spent many years in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, although this was their first time working together, they maintained a basic level of coordination. With a mere exchange of glances, they could discern signals of danger and safety from one another's eyes.

At the very rear of the group, the young man followed as though strolling through his own courtyard.

His lazy, unconcerned attitude made many experienced mercenaries frown deeply. If not for the fact that he was a Dou Shi expert, and had casually dealt with five first-tier Demon Beasts earlier, successfully preventing anyone from being injured, many would likely have already started complaining.

Though the young man appeared lazy, his gaze occasionally drifted toward the White Skirt Woman surrounded in the center like the moon among stars.

Xiao Yi Xian, the possessor of the Calamity Poison Body, Xiao Yan's confidante in the original work, a woman with more appearances than even the female lead.

She had accompanied Xiao Yan through countless life-and-death trials, and was even more popular than the female lead.

Gentle and lovable, devoted and righteous...

Nearly every beautiful word used to describe a woman could be applied to her.

At that moment, the delicate beauty known as Xiao Yi Xian happened to straighten slightly. She gently wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand. Her soft panting, combined with that tender face, made people feel great affection for her.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian reveal such an appearance, some of the surrounding mercenaries suddenly had the urge to carry her to their destination. However, they also knew that even if they wanted to carry her, Xiao Yi Xian would only decline with a smile.

As everyone's gaze gathered on Xiao Yi Xian, a rather handsome young man walked out from the guard team at the side with a broad smile and lowered his head to say something to the panting Xiao Yi Xian.

After the two spoke for a while, Xiao Yi Xian smiled and shook her head, then continued onward.

"You've taken a fancy to her? Hmph, men are all so disgusting."

A cold yet seductive voice suddenly rang in Xiao Chen's mind, instantly disrupting all his thoughts.

"Your Majesty the Queen, isn't the one sleeping? How can you still speak?"

Xiao Chen's expression became slightly unnatural.

"The one sleeping is that little fellow, not This King."

"Uh, alright."

"This woman's physique seems rather strange. Have you noticed?"

If she still had her body, Medusa could guarantee that she would see through Xiao Yi Xian's true nature with one glance. But now, she could only vaguely sense a trace of danger from the other woman.

A mere Dou Zhe ant who had only just begun cultivation could actually make her feel danger. It truly shocked her greatly.

"The Calamity Poison Body, a physique that brings disaster to both its owner and others. A woman with the Calamity Poison Body once appeared on the Dou Qi Continent. In a fit of rage, she turned an entire empire into Thousand Mile Poisonous Land. Upon that poisonous land, hundreds of thousands, perhaps even more, undead spirits wandered."

"This poison physique cultivates in a rather strange manner. They do not need to cultivate Dou Qi for years. If they wish to grow stronger, they only need to consume poison."

"If the physique has not awakened, it is still manageable. But once it awakens, a lifetime of suffering begins."

"From the sound of it, you seemed to have known long ago that she possessed the Calamity Poison Body."

"More or less. I passed through this place before coming here and happened to encounter her, so I saw through it."

"So you came here this time intending to solve the problem with her body? You really are quite the philanderer."

Medusa Queen sneered mockingly.

"Oh? Is Your Majesty the Queen jealous?"

"Hmph, how boring."

"If you've fallen for me, just say it. It's not like I'd refuse."

"Shameless."

"Everyone, we're already close to the herb-gathering area. Please rest for a while. We've walked for so long, everyone must be tired."

After traveling some further distance, Xiao Yi Xian's soft, crisp voice suddenly sounded through the silent group. Their advancing footsteps paused slightly, and the entire group stopped in unspoken agreement. Turning around, they looked at the White Skirt Woman whose smile contained not a trace of impurity, and nodded obediently.

After a quick discussion, more than a dozen mercenaries spread out to stand guard around the area. The others sat down where they were, recovering the strength they had greatly depleted from traveling.

"Sir, thank you for earlier."

Xiao Yi Xian came before Xiao Chen and gave him a graceful bow before speaking.

Earlier, they had encountered more than ten first-tier Demon Beasts. If Xiao Chen had not stepped in and killed the three strongest among them, this group would likely have suffered many casualties.

"You're welcome. However, once we reach the herb-gathering spot, I'll leave. You'll have to rely on yourselves for the way back."

At her words, Xiao Chen smiled indifferently, then boldly examined Xiao Yi Xian under her shy and slightly annoyed expression.

The mercenaries nearby were filled with resentment, but not a single one dared to step forward and stop him.

Even the young master of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group merely shifted his head away with a dissatisfied, icy gaze.

Finally, unable to endure Xiao Chen's gaze any longer, Xiao Yi Xian apologized and hurried away like a frightened little rabbit.