Hearing Xian Ru's words, Zhao Fu gave a soft laugh. "You're doing this for Great Qin's sake as well. I understand. You may withdraw first."
Xian Ru also let out a breath of relief. Answering obediently, she left the room.
Having understood the Imperial Phoenix Statue's function, Zhao Fu put it away and sat cross-legged on the bed. First, he took out a jade-green pill carrying a faint fragrance. This was the Ten Thousand Poisons Divine Pill.
After swallowing the Ten Thousand Poisons Divine Pill, Zhao Fu began refining it. The process was rather painful. Once the pill entered his stomach, it transformed into a wave of green energy that spread through him. It felt as though countless ants were gnawing at the flesh all over his body—excruciatingly painful.
Zhao Fu shut his eyes tightly and continued refining the pill. After a while, the pain gradually eased, and the green energy was absorbed by his body, finally vanishing without a trace.
However, a delicate little green flower had appeared within Zhao Fu's body. It had five petals and three leaves, stood a finger tall, and gave off a green fluorescent glow.
"System Notification! Congratulations, you have obtained the Poison Spirit Physique. From now on, you will possess greatly increased resistance to all poisons."
Hearing this notification, a trace of a smile appeared on Zhao Fu's face. He then took out another pill, pure gold in color. This pill was the Heavenly Saint Pill.
After swallowing the Heavenly Saint Pill, Zhao Fu's entire body trembled, and even his soul quivered slightly. The Heavenly Saint Pill released vast amounts of golden light within his stomach. That golden light passed through Zhao Fu's body, making him seem as if he were radiating a dazzling golden glow.
Zhao Fu once again closed