Reunion with Xiao Yi Xian

Black Corner Region, Xiao Sect, Sect Main Hall.

A girl in a pale purple dress, with hair that was an eerie gray-white, sat at the head of the table. Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and her purple eyes held a faint sorrow.

"Senior Sister Xiao Yi Xian, Great Elder Su Qian has arrived."

Han Yue jogged in and saw Xiao Yi Xian's gray hair. Her heart skipped a beat, and her eyes instantly reddened. She went up and hugged her arm, her face full of concern.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

The Xiao Yi Xian remained calm and offered words of comfort with a gentle smile.

Then, she turned her gaze to Great Elder Su Qian, who was walking into the main hall.

As Great Elder Su Qian entered the hall, his gaze fell upon Xiao Yi Xian's strikingly gray hair. His brows furrowed imperceptibly, and a deep worry and a trace of sorrow flashed in his eyes.

He walked straight up to Xiao Yi Xian.

"Child, your hair..." Su Qian's voice was low. With his experience, and knowing that Xiao Yi Xian's physique was no secret to him, he quickly understood what had happened to her. "If it's really not good, go back to the academy. There's no need to force yourself to stay here!"

Xiao Yi Xian remained calm, even with a serene smile, and gently shook her head:

"Great Elder, there's no need to worry. This small price is worth paying to protect the Xiao Sect."

Su Qian sighed heavily and sat down on a chair on one side of the hall, his aged face filled with solemnity.

"In the past year or so, the Xiao Sect has expanded rapidly in the Black Corner Region, almost doubling its sphere of influence, which is truly remarkable. However, its foundation is still shallow. Now, the Xiao Sect is at odds with established forces like the Demon Flame Valley, and they are locked in a fierce battle. The pressure on you is immense!"

The Xiao Yi Xian's slender fingers on the armrest tightened slightly, a wisp of extremely faint purple mist swirling around her fingertips, which she then forcefully suppressed.

She remained expressionless and spoke calmly:

"I originally intended to avoid their sharp edge, but the Demon Flame Valley has been pressing forward relentlessly, attacking my Xiao Sect's stronghold several times, plundering resources, and injuring my members. If Xiao Yan were here, he would definitely not have tolerated this."

"So, that's why you chose this path?" Su Qian's voice trembled slightly, "Forcibly using the power of the Woe Poison Body to elevate your strength to the Dou Zong realm? If you continue like this, can you even wait for Xiao Yan to return?"

As Great Elder Su Qian finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

Han Yue covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes.

Although she had vaguely guessed that Xiao Yi Xian's dramatic change in hair color and rapid improvement in strength must have come at a considerable price, hearing it with her own ears still made her feel sad and upset.

Over the years, they had become very close sisters, and with Xiao Yan's connection, they would eventually become family.

At this moment, she only regretted that she lacked the talent to help her older sister.

Xiao Yi Xian did not deny it, but remained silent.

She indeed paid an unimaginable price, enduring the excruciating pain of countless poisons, in order to reach the Dou Zong realm at an inhuman speed within just six months, becoming the Xiao Sect's only pillar in the midst of crisis.

"Even so..." Su Qian's voice was heavy with helplessness, "Girl, although you are now Three-Star Dou Zong, and even I am ashamed of my own strength in terms of combat power, that Di Mo Old Ghost of the Demon Flame Valley is at least a six-star or even Seven-Star Dou Zong! Even if we join forces, we may not be able to defeat him, not to mention the others in the Demon Flame Valley are not to be trifled with."

These words struck Xiao Yi Xian's heart like a heavy hammer.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her long, gray hair falling down, obscuring the fleeting determination in her eyes.

She had already died once, so she was not afraid of death.

Moreover, Xiao Yan said he had a way to save her.

She believed he could do it.

So she'll hold out until Xiao Yan returns.

She was confident.

But she wasn't afraid of any unexpected events. She just felt it was a pity that even in this second life, she and Xiao Yan still couldn't be together...

She hadn't fully utilized the Woe Poison Body to enhance her strength in the past because Xiao Yan didn't want her to be tormented by the poison.

She didn't want him to worry, which is why she kept it to herself.

But the Xiao Sect was her and Xiao Yan's power, and she would never allow herself to watch the Xiao Sect be suppressed and swallowed up just to save her own life!

The gentle and kind-hearted Xiao Yi Xian only exists because of Xiao Yan.

Her true nature has always been that of the infamous Heavenly Poison Maiden once struck fear into the hearts of countless people!

"It's alright, Great Elder." Xiao Yi Xian's voice was soft, yet exceptionally clear, carrying a calm that suggested a willingness to sacrifice everything. "The Xiao Sect is a force I established for Xiao Yan. Before he returns... I must protect it. Even if we ultimately cannot defeat that Di Mo Old Ghost, I can make the entire Demon Flame Valley perish for me!"

"No, absolutely not!" Han Yue grabbed Xiao Yi Xian's hand and shouted, "If anything happens to you, Senior, Senior will go crazy. To him, the Xiao Sect is definitely not more important than you. You absolutely cannot get hurt!"

Su Qian was also startled by Xiao Yi Xian's crazy words and quickly tried to dissuade her:

"Yes, if Xiao Yan knew that something had happened to you, he would probably spend the rest of his life in self-blame and regret. You wouldn't want him to suffer like that, would you?"

Although Great Elder Su Qian's speech had a bit of a Japanese flavor, it must be said that this versatile sentence structure is indeed effective when used correctly.

After hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian fell silent again. After a moment, she nodded.

"I'll be fine. If I have more time, I might be able to reach the strength to fight the Di Mo Old Ghost head-on."

This wasn't just her trying to comfort people. Because of her experience with the rampage of her poisonous body in her previous life, coupled with the Heart Fire Seed that Xiao Yan gave her before he left a year ago, she was able to remain clear-headed even if she raised her cultivation to the Six-Star Dou Zong.

However, after fighting a powerful figure like the Di Mo Old Ghost, she couldn't guarantee that her poisonous body wouldn't suddenly erupt.

"Very well, I'll stay at the Xiao Sect for a while. If that Di Mo Old Ghost comes..."

Seeing this Great Elder Su Qian knew that Xiao Yi Xian definitely didn't intend to go back to the academy with him to hide. However, this was not unexpected. He sighed and had no choice but to stay and see if he could help the child.

But before Great Elder Su Qian could finish speaking, he and Xiao Yi Xian both sensed that a certain space within the main hall suddenly began to distort.

But upon closer inspection, they discovered that the newcomer's aura was very familiar to them.

"I think I'm not too late to come back, am I?"

Xiao Yan, who had returned without any hiccups, emerged from the distorted space alone.

This time when he came back, he didn't bring Zi Yan with him.

Because Zi Yan was so eager to grow up, she decided to stay in the Ye Clan and wait for her three junior disciples to return to the Danta so she could cultivate diligently and strive to break through to the Seventh Tier when Xiao Yan returned!

As for the application of Spatial Strength...

Naturally, it was because during the more than one month he was traveling, he used the Sect Breaking Pill to directly break through to the Dou Zong!

"Xiao Yan?"

"Senior?"

Upon seeing the young man in his brocade robes, who exuded an otherworldly air, Great Elder Su Qian, Xiao Yi Xian, and Han Yue were all filled with surprise, clearly not expecting Xiao Yan to return at this time.

Xiao Yan smiled and nodded upon hearing this. His gaze paused slightly when it swept over Xiao Yi Xian's gray hair, but he quickly smiled again and said softly:

"I'm sorry, the Central Plains is too far from the Black Corner Region. Even using Space Wormhole, it still took me quite a bit of time."

But none of the three people here need Xiao Yan's apology.

Especially Xiao Yi Xian and Great Elder Su Qian were surprised after sensing that Xiao Yan's aura was already that of a Dou Zong expert.

Given Xiao Yan's age, he's not even sixteen yet, and he's already a Dou Zong powerhouse?

What incredible talent for cultivation!

Although Han Yue couldn't sense how strong Xiao Yan's aura was, it wasn't hard to tell from his posture of standing on the void that her beloved senior had now become a powerhouse on par with her grandfather!

Her heart was filled with admiration and joy.

When the senior was in the academy, he single-handedly wiped out many Black Corner Region forces that invaded the academy, and later even directly destroyed a sect with a Dou Zong powerhouse in charge.

Now that Senior has broken through to the Dou Zong, with his formidable combat power, even that Di Mo Old Ghost would be no match for him!

The Xiao Yi Xian Doctor will no longer need to torment her body like that.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. You young people should catch up, I won't be in your way anymore."

Seeing Xiao Yan return, Great Elder Su Qian was immediately relieved. He chuckled and teased him before leaving the main hall as quickly as possible to make room for the younger generation.

Xiao Yan, having already thickened his skin, didn't find anything wrong with Great Elder Su Qian's words. However, Xiao Yi Xian, who had previously revealed her true nature as the Heavenly Poison Maiden, and Han Yue, who was now growing more and more graceful and budding, were blushing with embarrassment.

But they didn't lower their heads; instead, they stared intently at Xiao Yan.

They really, really miss him!

Seeing the looks in the two women's eyes, Xiao Yan knew he couldn't just watch them anymore. He immediately used the Three Thousand Lightning Movement technique to teleport in front of them, grabbing one in each hand and pulling them into his arms.

"Xiao Yan..."

"Senior~"

If Xiao Yi Xian's emotions were relatively restrained, then Han Yue, who was known for her icy beauty image in the academy but always appeared as a well-behaved junior in Xiao Yan's eyes, directly and without any concealment expressed her longing for Xiao Yan.

The melodious voice, tinged with a touch of coquettishness, and the slightly parted red lips spoke volumes.

Even the usually reserved Xiao Yi Xian was stunned.

No, are you really that bold?

Xiao Yan wasn't worried that Xiao Yi Xian would be jealous, so he simply gave Han Yue's red lips a light kiss, a fleeting sip.

Han Yue was somewhat reluctant to leave, but she knew that Xiao Yi Xian's matter was more important right now. After receiving the kiss from her beloved senior, she quickly said:

"Senior, Sister Xiao Yi Xian, she..."

Xiao Yan didn't even need her to finish speaking; he already understood her meaning and said directly:

"I know, I'm back this time to solve her problem."

Hearing Xiao Yan say this, Han Yue felt much relieved. She took her leave from Xiao Yan and said sensibly:

"Then, senior, you and Sister Xiao Yi Xian chat, I... ah!"

Xiao Yan interrupted her again, grabbed her and pulled her into his arms.

"You are all my people, there's no need for this, and besides, there's no need to hide Xiao Yi Xian's affairs from you."

"Senior..."

Upon hearing this, Han Yue's eyes welled up with tears again, because Xiao Yan's women were mostly her seniors, each with either strong personal abilities or terrifying backgrounds. Therefore, she had always considered herself the youngest among her sisters, or even a concubine.

Now, Xiao Yan treats her no differently, which fills her with immense joy.

"Xiao Yi Xian, regarding your Woe Poison Body, I now have two solutions."

One method is to condense Poison Pill, but the required materials are not easy to find and it will take some time. During this time, I will try to seal your poisonous body.

Another method is to help you refine the Nether Poison Flame. Afterwards, you can channel all the poisonous gas produced by your Woe Poison Body into the Nether Poison Flame, ensuring you suffer no harm. The Nether Poison Flame will also make your poisonous Dou Qi even more potent."

Xiao Yan got straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian nodded slightly and began to ponder.

Given Xiao Yan's personality, the fact that he gave her two options means that both methods are feasible, or at least he has clues about the necessary materials.

She wasn't very familiar with the Poison Pill Method, but she knew about the Nether Poison Flame.

That flame was formed by feeding on highly poisonous substances; if an ordinary person touched it, they would be poisoned and die instantly, making it impossible to refine.

However, if it were her Woe Poison Body, she wouldn't be afraid of the Nether Poison Flame. On the contrary, she could use the deadly poison within it to nourish her Woe Poison Body, and then use the poisonous fighting Dou Qi generated by her Woe Poison Body to refine the Nether Poison Flame.

But she also knew that the magical cultivation technique Xiao Yan practiced required Heavenly Flames.

Furthermore, Xiao Yan already possesses Heavenly Flames protecting him, so he is not afraid of the Nether Poison Flame's potent poison, and he is also capable of refining it.

Even if he couldn't resist the Nether Poison Flame, she could still help Xiao Yan refine Nether Poison Flame.

Since that's the case, let's choose one.

After making her decision, Xiao Yi Xian raised her head, smiled faintly, and was about to speak when she saw Xiao Yan smiling and saying:

"I suggest you choose the second option. Although it might sound arrogant to say this, the Nether Poison Flame is only ranked twentieth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Heavenly Flames of this level is not very meaningful to me. Don't even think about giving it to me."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian frowned her beautiful brows and couldn't help but pout.

That scoundrel!

He clearly waited until he had finished thinking before saying that!

"You really understand me!"

Xiao Yi Xian said softly.

"You've gone to such lengths for the Xiao Sect. I'm not surprised you would choose whichever of the two choices I just gave you."

Xiao Yan sighed and hugged Xiao Yi Xian's slender waist tightly with a touch of heartache.

This girl always risked her life for him; her devotion was truly touching.

"Once your problem is solved, come with me to Central Plains."

After hugging for a while, Xiao Yan said softly.

"Good."

Without any hesitation, Xiao Yi Xian responded immediately.

"Moon, you should come too."

Xiao Yan continued.

"Good."

Han Yue obediently agreed.