Because You Are Good

"This..."

Stepping through the stone gate, the view before them suddenly widened.

Little Doctor Fairy's cherry lips parted slightly, filled with astonishment.

It was not because of how spacious the stone chamber was, nor because of the eerie, withered skeleton sitting on the central throne.

It was because of what was stored here.

Her beautiful eyes were fixed tightly on a corner where a small flowerbed had been piled up with soil.

Various flowers and herbs were planted within the bed, and a strange fragrance lingered around them.

Just from a glance from afar, Little Doctor Fairy spotted many precious medicinal herbs and immediately trotted straight toward them.

"Purple Blue Leaf, White Spirit Ginseng Fruit, Snow Lotus Seed..."

The names of rare, hard-to-find high-grade medicinal ingredients spilled out from Little Doctor Fairy's rosy mouth.

As for the small mountain of hundreds of thousands of glittering gold coins piled in another corner, Little Doctor Fairy didn't even spare them a glance.

Xiao Yuan was not interested either; thinking he would just pack them up later, he walked toward the bluestone platform set before the central throne.

Three stone boxes were placed on the platform.

Xiao Yuan followed the same procedure, pulling the Heaven-Slaughter Halberd from his Storage Ring and swinging it fiercely, shattering the lids of the three stone boxes instantly.

He flicked a cluster of flames, burning the skeleton on the throne to ashes, and tucked the remaining Exotic Flame Fragment Map into his Storage Ring.

Look for a key?

Sorry, too much trouble; I'm too lazy for that.

He then picked up the three ancient scrolls stored in the stone boxes.

"Mystic-tier Dou Technique... I already have Eight Extremities Collapse, so this is useless. I'll put it away and let Ya Fei sell it."

"Flight-type Dou Technique: Eagle Wings... Now that's a good item, but finding the materials is too much of a hassle. I'll give it to Ya Fei; she should be able to fetch a good price for it..."

Although he had known what was in the boxes all along, that didn't stop him from feeling a sense of satisfaction.

As for the last colorful, ancient scroll...

Xiao Yuan subconsciously looked toward Little Doctor Fairy, who had just finished her business at the flowerbed and was walking back to his side.

"Here, Little Brother Xiao Yuan, look, look! I never expected to find this here!"

Like a little girl who had received a novel toy, she showed off the herb in her hands, her face full of excitement.

It was the Ice Spirit Flame Grass.

The leaves were a mix of red and white; the white stems were covered in tiny, ice-crystal-like objects, while the fiery red crown looked as if a flame were burning upon it. The two diametrically opposed colors and attributes grew strangely on a single plant, truly a marvel.

A faint mist swirled around the plant, giving it the appearance of being nestled among the clouds.

Xiao Yuan watched for a moment, then shook his head.

"Put it away, preferably with the soil; that will help the Ice Spirit Flame Grass live longer."

To that end, he specifically summoned the Life Flame, allowing the Ice Spirit Flame Grass, now separated from the earth, to regain its vitality.

However, Xiao Yuan's actions left Little Doctor Fairy stunned.

"The Ice Spirit Flame Grass is so precious, and you're an alchemist, right, Little Brother Xiao Yuan? Do you really not want it?"

This time, it was Xiao Yuan's turn to look at Little Doctor Fairy with a strange expression.

I remember in the original story, Little Doctor Fairy was quite desperate for this Ice Spirit Flame Grass, but because Xiao Yan wanted it, she yielded it to him.

Why is she now taking the initiative to give this thing to me?

Also, I'm really not interested in alchemy. The only reason I'm learning it is to refine poison pills for you and help you control your Woeful Poison Body!

Ding, congratulations on obtaining an Exotic Flame map.

This notification sound caught Xiao Yuan off guard.

It actually gave me an Exotic Flame map this time?

I just don't know which Exotic Flame it is...

However, if I count it this way, the only things missing for refining the poison pill are a portion of Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva and one more Exotic Flame...

As for the Exotic Flame, I could go to the Tagor Desert to retrieve the Green Lotus Core Flame. I need to find Qing Lin anyway, and I might as well check on those two cheap cousins of mine.

Hearing these fragmented inner thoughts, Little Doctor Fairy's beautiful eyes widened. She puffed out her cheeks and shoved the Ice Spirit Flame Grass into his hands.

"You must accept this Ice Spirit Flame Grass!"

Even as a mere physician, she knew very well how precious the Ice Spirit Flame Grass was.

How could she possibly covet such a precious herb for herself!

Keeping it for herself would be a complete waste of a heavenly treasure!

What she hadn't expected even more was that this youth, whom she treated as a younger brother, was learning the art of alchemy solely to help her solve the problem of her Woeful Poison Body.

They had known each other for less than three days, all things considered, yet it felt as if Xiao Yuan had known her for a very, very long time...

Although Little Doctor Fairy could not discern the truth behind Xiao Yuan's inner voice at the moment, it did not prevent her heart from being filled with gratitude.

Ever since her mother passed away, this was the first time someone had cared for her so deeply...

"Alright, then I will accept it."

Xiao Yuan could not refuse Little Doctor Fairy, so he ultimately stuffed the Ice Spirit Flame Grass, along with some soil, into a porcelain bottle and tossed it into his Storage Ring.

He then added:

"However, I also have a gift for you, Sister Little Doctor Fairy."

He picked up the final colorful scroll and, mimicking Little Doctor Fairy's earlier actions, firmly pressed it into her arms.

"...Seven-Colored Poison Scripture?"

The moment she picked up the scroll and saw the name, Little Doctor Fairy's breath hitched.

She knew clearly that this was undoubtedly the opportunity Xiao Yuan had spoken of.

Due to the nature of her constitution, there was nothing more suitable for her than a scripture dedicated to the formulation of poisons.

But at this thought, a trace of gloom appeared on Little Doctor Fairy's pretty face.

What she desired most in her heart was to become an alchemist, not a poison master whom people loathed and feared.

Xiao Yuan naturally knew what Little Doctor Fairy was thinking, so he spoke up to comfort her:

"Don't worry, Sister Little Doctor Fairy. I am well aware of your constitution. If you don't mind, I can help you."

Hearing his words, Little Doctor Fairy's nose instantly stung.

Compared to what she had heard in his inner voice, hearing it with her own ears was even more moving.

She really, truly wanted to have a good, unrestrained cry right now.

But in the end, she pressed her lips together tightly, suppressed all her emotions, and after forcing back her tears, she finally looked up at Xiao Yuan.

She tried her best to wear her usual smile on her beautiful face and said softly:

"Thank you... but Xiao Yuan, why are you helping me?"

Little Doctor Fairy tried to make her tone as light as possible, but her trembling voice was hard to conceal.

She truly could not understand why someone would go to such lengths to help her when she possessed an ominous poison body.

Could it really just be because she was good-looking?

"Because you are kind."

Xiao Yuan grinned, shattering the sorrowful and heavy atmosphere.

Little Doctor Fairy couldn't help but chuckle, rolled her eyes at him, and reached out with a delicate little fist to tap him lightly, laughing as she scolded:

"You and your antics."

"Still, thank you, Little Brother Xiao Yuan. Thank you for being willing to trust me."

Little Doctor Fairy thanked him once more and tucked the Poison Scripture she had been clutching into her Storage Ring.

She did not refuse Xiao Yuan's kindness.

Even though this kindness had come too suddenly and too strangely.

But if it were this young man before her, even if it were a lie, she would be willing to believe it.