Xiao Ze looked at the system panel.
Just moments ago, he had received a system reward.
An Orange Treasure Chest.
He opened the system treasure chest and immediately chose to draw a reward.
A few seconds later, the results of the reward appeared before him.
[You opened an Orange Treasure Chest and drew a reward.] [Your Dou Qi level has increased and is now at the nine-star Dou Ling level.] [You have also obtained a weapon, the Jinghong Sword.] [It has been stored in the System Backpack. The host may inspect it at any time.]
Xiao Ze looked at the System Backpack.
He then saw a crimson longsword that had appeared inside it.
He was somewhat surprised and curious. He wondered how powerful this weapon was.
Still, it looked quite cool and impressive. Its power was surely not bad either.
He planned to study it later.
At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian looked at him.
Her expression was filled with surprise.
She truly had not expected that, after knowing each other for such a short time by chance—
Xiao Ze would give her such a precious technique.
Although he had said that he could not cultivate this technique himself—
And that was why he had given it to her, Xiao Yi Xian did not see it that way.
Even though not everyone could cultivate this poison technique—
Even if he could not cultivate it, as long as he was willing—
He could take it to an auction house and sell it for a very good price.
After all, poison-attribute techniques were quite rare.
Xiao Yi Xian understood the principle that rare things were valuable.
Yet he had given it to her, which showed that he already regarded her as a friend.
Xiao Yi Xian spoke to herself inwardly.
"I have been alone and helpless for so many years. I am used to being by myself."
"Now, I have a friend of my own—Xiao Ze."
"Since that is the case..."
Xiao Yi Xian decided to tell Xiao Ze her secret.
On one hand, she wanted to thank him. On the other, good things were naturally meant to be shared.
Xiao Yi Xian looked at him and spoke with a very serious expression.
"Xiao Ze, I plan to make a trip to the Magic Beast Mountain Range to search for treasure."
"I wonder if you want to come with me?"
"I have already investigated the place these past few days. I plan to act tomorrow."
"If we find any treasure, we can split it evenly. What do you think?"
Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's words, Xiao Ze smiled faintly.
He replied, "Sure, no problem."
In the course of the story, there really were several treasures to be found in the cave within the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
Besides Xiao Yi Xian's Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, there was also the Flight Dou Technique, the Purple Cloud Wings, and other items.
They were all inside the treasure chests in the cave.
Xiao Ze nodded and replied.
"Alright, no problem. We'll set off together tomorrow."
"Get some proper rest today."
Xiao Yi Xian said, "Alright, no problem."
Several hours passed.
In the blink of an eye, night had fallen.
By evening, Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Ze had gone to the edge of Green Mountain Town.
By a river, Xiao Yi Xian caught several fish and roasted them.
Once the fish were done roasting, she handed one to him.
"Xiao Ze, try my grilled fish and see how it tastes."
"No one has ever eaten fish I grilled before. You're the first."
Xiao Yi Xian looked into Xiao Ze's eyes and spoke seriously.
After she finished speaking, Xiao Ze took it.
He then began gnawing on the fish as he ate and spoke.
"Mmm, it really tastes good. This fish was grilled very well."
"I never thought I would be so honored as to eat the first fish you ever grilled."
Xiao Yi Xian's emotions became slightly complicated.
Xiao Ze noticed it as well. He looked at Xiao Yi Xian before him.
He understood Xiao Yi Xian's worries very clearly.
The Woe Poison Body made Xiao Yi Xian anxious and fearful of the future.
She felt that she was someone without a future.
Xiao Ze spoke with certainty, offering her comfort and encouragement.
"Don't worry, Xiao Yi Xian. I told you before."
"Although the Woe Poison Body is rare on the Douqi Continent—"
"It is not completely impossible to resolve."
"You know that I can refine pills above the fifth tier."
"I will help you solve the problem with your constitution in the future."
"Nothing will happen. Just rest assured."
Hearing Xiao Ze's words, Xiao Yi Xian felt warmth in her heart.
Whether or not he could ultimately refine the poison pill, his words were a great comfort to her at that moment.
Xiao Yi Xian's heart felt warm, and her emotions changed greatly.
Thus, a system reward panel appeared before him.
[You have received Xiao Yi Xian's favorable feelings. Your Strength attribute has permanently increased by 46 points.]
After receiving the random reward, Xiao Ze smiled faintly.
He did not continue speaking and merely lowered his head to eat the grilled fish.
Seeing how deliciously he was eating, Xiao Yi Xian asked.
"So, was my grilling pretty good? Does it taste alright?"
Xiao Ze answered.
"It tastes delicious. This is the best grilled fish I have ever eaten."
"Really? You're not just trying to comfort me by saying that, are you?"
Hearing him say that, Xiao Yi Xian became somewhat doubtful.
She did not know whether it was true, but seeing how eagerly he was eating—
It did not seem like he was merely trying to make her happy.
A smile thus appeared on Xiao Yi Xian's face.
The night quickly passed.
The next morning, Xiao Ze and Xiao Yi Xian packed up.
Then they set off together toward the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
After one or two hours, they arrived at the entrance of a cave.
This was the treasure cave Xiao Yi Xian had mentioned.
Not long after entering, they saw several treasure chests before them.
Xiao Ze opened one of the treasure chests, which contained a Flight Dou Technique.
There was also a pair of wings—the Purple Cloud Wings.
Yao Chen, inside the ring, looked extremely surprised and astonished.
"I never expected such a rare Flight Dou Technique to appear in a place like this."
"That is rather unexpected..."
Xiao Yi Xian opened another treasure chest, and inside was the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture.
A relieved smile immediately appeared on Xiao Yi Xian's face.
"Excellent, the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture."
Xiao Ze and Xiao Yi Xian had just found the treasures inside the cave.
Only a few minutes had passed when laughter came from the cave entrance.
It was the laughter of Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
Many mercenaries followed behind him.
"Xiao Yi Xian, I never expected you to really find the treasure in this cave."
"Hurry up and put down what you're holding."
"Otherwise, neither of you should even think of leaving this place today."
Seeing Mu Li appear with so many mercenaries behind him, Xiao Yi Xian immediately frowned.
"Mu Li, you followed me?"
Mu Li laughed heartily.
"Otherwise, how could I find this treasure without lifting a finger?"
"Thank you. Take the treasures from their hands for me."
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