Xiao Yixian Joins the Divine Court, Hai Bodong Battles the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King

This dealt a severe blow to her, still so young at the time, and left her with deep psychological scars. From then on, she lived a wandering, unsettled life.

Unwilling to let anyone else die because of her, Xiao Yixian desperately studied medicine, hoping to fill the void in her heart.

Yet people still died innocently because of her physique, making Xiao Yixian increasingly sensitive.

Though she appeared warm and approachable on the surface, she was incomparably lonely inside and did not dare form deep bonds with others.

Xiao Yixian told Meng Chen and Qinglin about her past. After hearing her story, the little beauty snake's jade-green eyes were filled with sympathy.

In her view, Xiao Yixian had suffered even more than she had. At least she still had her young master's affection.

But Xiao Yixian had nothing, and had to constantly worry whether her Calamity Poison Physique would erupt again and harm those around her.

Meng Chen let out a soft sigh. Although he had read the original story and knew that Xiao Yixian's past was tragic,

hearing her recount it herself, seeing her put on a brave face while the sorrow in her eyes remained impossible to conceal, stirred sympathy and pity within him.

"Sorry for bringing up your painful memories. The reason the Calamity Poison Physique bears the words 'calamity' is precisely because every appearance of it brings irreparable disaster to its owner and those around them."

"You came looking for me because you wanted to know whether there is a way in this world to solve the problem of the Calamity Poison Physique, didn't you?"

After speaking, Meng Chen quietly watched Xiao Yixian.

Xiao Yixian gave a slight nod. Ever since her physique had awakened when she was three, killing her mother and the people in her village, she had been searching for a solution.

Now that she knew the origins of her physique, and that this person might know how to solve the problem of the Calamity Poison Physique, hope rose within Xiao Yixian's heart.

It was like a ray of light appearing in darkness. As long as she could seize that ray, it could lead her out of the darkness brought by the Calamity Poison Physique!

Meng Chen said, "Since you wish to solve the problem of the Calamity Poison Physique, you must first understand it."

"Please explain, Young Master." Xiao Yixian listened attentively, a trace of anticipation in her eyes.

"The Calamity Poison Physique is divided into two kinds: innate and acquired. The Acquired Calamity Poison Physique is artificially created and is far inferior to the Innate Calamity Poison Physique."

"As for you, you possess the Innate Calamity Poison Physique. If you do not come into contact with poison, your physique will not awaken. But once it does, a seven-colored line will appear on your abdomen."

As he spoke, Meng Chen's gaze fell upon Xiao Yixian's abdomen, hidden beneath her white dress.

A faint blush appeared on Xiao Yixian's pretty face, and a hint of shyness flashed through her beautiful eyes. She nodded toward Meng Chen. There was indeed a seven-colored line on her abdomen.

"Those with the Calamity Poison Physique do not need to cultivate Battle Qi year after year like ordinary cultivators. They need only continuously consume poison to condense a special Poison Battle Qi."

"However, as more and more Poison Battle Qi accumulates, the seven-colored line on the abdomen will extend accordingly. Once it reaches the heart, the Calamity Poison Physique will erupt completely."

"Its owner will suffer the agony of countless poisons devouring their body and die amid that torment. The poisonous gas that leaks out will also extinguish all life within a thousand miles."

After listening to Meng Chen's explanation, Xiao Yixian's little face turned pale. Qinglin was so frightened that she grabbed Meng Chen's sleeve, as though only that could give her a sense of security.

In the shadows, Hai Bodong's expression also changed. What a terrifying Calamity Poison Physique!

When Xiao Yixian thought of herself being tortured to death by the pain of countless poisons devouring her body, despair welled up within her, and she yearned even more desperately for a solution.

Qinglin tugged at Meng Chen's robe and asked timidly, "Young Master, you know so much about the Calamity Poison Physique. Does that mean you know how to solve it?"

Perhaps after hearing of Xiao Yixian's miserable past, the little beauty snake hoped that her young master could help her.

Xiao Yixian also looked at Meng Chen with hopeful eyes. When she saw him nod slightly, joy appeared on both her and Qinglin's faces.

But the solution Meng Chen gave immediately afterward mercilessly crushed the hope that had just risen in Xiao Yixian's heart.

"To eliminate the hidden danger of the Calamity Poison Physique without suffering a poison backlash, there is only one method: condense a Poison Pill."

"However, to condense a Poison Pill, you need three different Heavenly Flames, the magic core of a seventh-tier Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast, Bodhi Body-Transforming Saliva, and the assistance of a high-level alchemist. Once the Poison Pill is condensed, you can control the Calamity Poison Physique."

Of course, the Poison Pill method was not a way to completely control the Calamity Poison Physique.

The original story mentioned that, under Yao Lao's guidance, Xiao Yixian had gone to the ancient tomb of a senior with the Calamity Poison Physique, where she obtained the method to fully control it.

But after hearing Meng Chen's method of condensing a Poison Pill, Xiao Yixian fell silent.

Putting aside the three Heavenly Flames and the Bodhi Body-Transforming Saliva, the magic core of the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast alone came from a seventh-tier magical beast, a terrifying existence equivalent to a Battle Ancestor expert.

Forget obtaining its magic core—she was not even qualified to lay eyes on one.

Yet the next moment, Xiao Yixian heard Meng Chen mutter, "The Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast's magic core and the Bodhi Body-Transforming Saliva are not a problem. The troublesome part is finding three different Heavenly Flames."

What?! From Meng Chen's tone, could it be that he wanted to help her condense a Poison Pill?

Xiao Yixian stared at Meng Chen in utter astonishment, at a loss for what to do. They were neither relatives nor acquaintances, and this was their first meeting. Why would he help her?

Could it be that he had taken a liking to her?

"Young Master, do you mean that you can help me condense a Poison Pill?" Xiao Yixian asked Meng Chen tentatively.

Meng Chen did not answer her directly. Instead, he stroked Qinglin's head, his gaze gentle and his voice full of indulgence.

"This little girl asked me to help you. How could I bear to make her sad? Though the Calamity Poison Physique is somewhat troublesome to resolve, it is no difficult matter for me."

Enjoying her young master's affectionate pat, Qinglin's little face showed pride.

"Sister Xiao Yixian, my young master is amazing. With him here, he will definitely cure your Calamity Poison Physique."

"Helping you eliminate the hidden danger of the Calamity Poison Physique and condensing a Poison Pill is no difficult matter for me, but it will take some time."

"Because I currently possess only one Heavenly Flame. However, given your current condition, the Calamity Poison Physique is still far from the point where its poison will erupt, so there is plenty of time."

Meng Chen looked at the astonished Xiao Yixian and pointed out her current situation.

Yet Xiao Yixian fell silent.

There was no love without reason in this world, nor was there help that sought nothing in return. Even if he was helping her because his maid had asked him to, Xiao Yixian still felt it could not be so simple.

After a long while, Xiao Yixian gazed at the youth before her, who seemed like an immortal cast down from the heavens. "What must I give in return?"

Hearing this, Meng Chen did not beat around the bush and stated his purpose.

"The Calamity Poison Physique is a rare special physique. If you can condense a Poison Pill, your future achievements will be limitless. I wish to invite you to join the Divine Court. Are you willing?"

"The Divine Court?" Xiao Yixian repeated the name, thought flickering through her beautiful eyes.

Though she did not know what kind of force the Divine Court was, if he could help her control the Calamity Poison Physique and fulfill her long-cherished wish, joining his faction would bring her no harm.

Xiao Yixian also knew that he valued the talent of her Calamity Poison Physique. If she refused to join, and he resorted to force, she had no way to resist...