Nine-Character Secret - Assemble!

Xiao Fan kept his full attention on the system panel, where the Nine Secret Characters were currently on sale.

Price: ten thousand!

"System, give me one of the Nine Secret Characters!"

[System is randomly drawing!]

[Beep! Congratulations to the host for drawing the "Group" Secret!]

The Group Secret?

Hearing the system's voice, Xiao Fan was stunned, a wry smile appearing on his face.

The Group Secret could be used to set up various formations for trapping or killing enemies, among many other functions. Mastering this secret technique allowed one to lay down lethal or confusing arrays in an instant, using formations to overcome opponents.

If he remembered correctly, the Great Emperor Beginningless was also proficient in formations. Oh no, he was becoming more and more like a young version of the Great Emperor Beginningless.

Xiao Fan couldn't help but feel a surge of joy, thinking to himself, "This Group Secret is actually quite good..."

Just then, a light knocking sound came from the door.

Xiao Yu walked in, her long, straight legs moving gracefully. Her jet-black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, swaying gently with her movements and radiating a charming luster.

She glanced at the extraordinarily handsome Xiao Fan, her face flushing slightly.

She had come to terms with things during this time; she needed to face Xiao Fan and find an opportunity to apologize to him and... thank him.

After all, without Xiao Fan's help, there would be no Xiao Yu as she was today.

"Cousin Xiao Fan, do you have a moment? I would like to ask you about some cultivation problems."

However, Xiao Yu still found an excuse.

She had recently been practicing a Dou Technique exchanged from the Scripture Pavilion of Jianan Academy, but for some reason, she could never successfully execute it.

Therefore, she had come to find Xiao Fan with the mindset of giving it a try.

Surely her genius cousin would have a way, right?

"I've hit a bottleneck in my recent cultivation and can't seem to break through."

"Alright, Cousin Xiao Yu..."

Xiao Fan nodded in agreement, and the two of them headed to the back mountain.

Few members of the Xiao Clan came here, making it exceptionally secluded and quiet. A gentle breeze brushed past, causing the leaves to rustle.

Xiao Fan asked her to demonstrate the Dou Technique.

At his words, Xiao Yu let out a soft cry and unleashed her technique.

Wind Soaring Kill was a speed-based Dou Technique. When executed, it allowed Xiao Yu's speed to increase significantly, with wind blades appearing around her body, enabling her to slash at enemies while moving rapidly. Its power was not to be underestimated.

Xiao Yu's jade-like legs sprinted across the open ground, her Dou Qi surging, yet she failed to manifest the technique.

Xiao Fan saw through the flaws at a glance and offered guidance.

"You have a problem here; your method of exerting force is incorrect, and your breathing hasn't been adjusted properly..."

During this, some physical contact was inevitable, and Xiao Yu's face grew redder and redder, like a burning sunset.

Her heart hammered against her ribs: Oh my, why is Cousin Xiao Fan standing so close?

This strange atmosphere made her completely forget the words she had originally intended to say.

"Alright, Cousin, just practice according to the method I told you from now on..."

Xiao Fan naturally noticed her change in demeanor, but he didn't pay it any mind.

After all, being as dashingly handsome as he was, he had been popular with girls since he was young and was long used to it.

Speaking of which, Xiao Mei was about to return, wasn't she?

Calculating the time, it should be within these next two or three days.

Xiao Fan couldn't help but think of his clingy cousin again.

He shook his head and looked back at his older cousin.

"I have some matters to attend to, so I'll see you later, Cousin..."

Xiao Fan had more important things to do; he wanted to test the Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Art he had just acquired, so he left immediately after finishing his instruction.

He left Xiao Yu standing there, feeling a sense of loss. She watched his departing figure in silence, a wave of disappointment rising in her heart as she muttered to herself, "Leaving so soon?"

"I... I haven't apologized to you yet..."

Just then, a figure appeared silently in the distance; Xiao Xun'er had witnessed everything that had just happened.

She wrinkled her little nose, seemingly unhappy, and muttered to herself, "That Xiao Yu, why is she always pestering Brother Xiao Fan?"

At this moment, Xiao Fan, having left the Xiao Clan, was draped in a black robe that concealed his face.

After purchasing some medicinal herbs at the Miteer auction house, Xiao Fan manifested his Dou Qi wings and flew toward Green Mountain Town at full speed.

There... awaited the adorable Little Doctor Fairy!

Before long, Xiao Fan arrived in the skies above Green Mountain Town, guided by his map.

Soaring on his Dou Qi wings, he looked down at the scene below.

Situated near the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Green Mountain Town stood like a solitary fortress on the edge of the vast, sprawling mountains.

Rolling peaks surrounded the town, and the lush, verdant trees stretched out like a green ocean, endless to the eye.

The streets within the town were narrow and crowded, lined with dilapidated and humble houses that were nonetheless brimming with the vitality of daily life.

Medicine shops, blacksmiths, taverns, and other establishments stood side by side, bustling with a constant flow of people.

The area in front of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion in Green Mountain Town was packed, with a long line of wounded people waiting expectantly for the Little Doctor Fairy's treatment.

Xiao Fan stood tall and straight as a pine in his black robe.

He raised his eyes to look, seeing the Little Doctor Fairy standing gracefully in a moon-white dress.

Her oval face looked as if it had been meticulously carved from jade, her eyes were clear and bright, and when she smiled, two shallow dimples appeared, revealing her sweet disposition.

Her raven hair, like a waterfall, was loosely tied back with a simple ribbon, with a few stray strands falling against her fair cheeks and dancing in the breeze. She looked like a fairy who had wandered into the mortal realm, her elegant grace captivating all who saw her; it was no wonder everyone called her the "Little Doctor Fairy."

When it was finally Xiao Fan's turn, the Little Doctor Fairy parted her red lips, her voice sounding like pearls falling onto a jade plate: "May I ask, where are you injured?"

Her voice was gentle and melodious, like a babbling brook.

Xiao Fan did not answer; instead, he spoke softly, his voice low and magnetic: "I merely heard of the Little Doctor Fairy of Green Mountain Town and came specifically to see you."

Upon hearing this, a faint blush rose to the Little Doctor Fairy's cheeks, and she said modestly, "The uncles in town are too kind with their praise. I only know a little medicine; I truly do not deserve such a grand reputation."

However, at that moment, Xiao Fan lowered his voice.

He spoke in a volume that only the two of them could hear: "Is that so? Can the Woeful Poison Body really practice medicine?"

The Little Doctor Fairy was struck as if by lightning, her delicate body trembling violently.

Her face instantly turned as pale as snow, all color draining away.

"I can cure you. If you trust me, meet me at the back mountain tonight..."

After dropping these words, Xiao Fan walked away with steady strides, his black robe fluttering in the wind like a phantom of the night.

The Little Doctor Fairy stood frozen in place, a tempest raging in her heart as fear and shock intertwined.

How could he possibly know my secret? Could he really have a way to resolve the calamity of the Woeful Poison Body?

She muttered to herself, her hands unconsciously gripping the hem of her dress until her knuckles turned white.

As the possessor of the Woeful Poison Body, the Little Doctor Fairy had endured countless hardships over the years.

This poison body was like a ticking time bomb; as time passed and her cultivation grew, the toxins within her became increasingly rampant. Any slight emotional fluctuation could cause them to spiral out of control, endangering the lives of others.

Because of this, she lived with extreme caution, keeping her distance from others and bearing this pain and loneliness alone, never ceasing her search for a cure.

Now, the appearance of this mysterious black-robed youth had left her facing a difficult dilemma.

She stared in the direction Xiao Fan had departed, her beautiful eyes shimmering with uncertainty, her heart in turmoil.

To go or not to go—this difficult question tangled repeatedly in her mind, leaving her unable to decide...