Appearance, Conversation

After finishing all this, Lu Xia leaped into the air and flew up the cliff.

Standing at the edge of the cliff, Lu Xia dusted off his hands, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

He had already obtained what he came for. Next, it was time to meet Xiao Yi Xian.

Lu Xia turned around and headed toward Green Mountain Town.

Green Mountain Town, evening.

Lu Xia wore a white robe, his hair bound with a jade crown, with a jade pendant hanging at his waist.

He looked handsome and refined, with an extraordinary bearing. He did not resemble a Poison Cultivator who had emerged from Poison Valley at all, but rather a young nobleman from some great clan out on a journey of experience.

He strolled leisurely along Green Mountain Town's main street, drawing many sidelong glances from passersby.

After all, a young man so distinguished in appearance and dressed so luxuriously was rarely seen in a small town like this.

Lu Xia ignored the gazes around him and headed straight for Myriad Medicine Hall.

Before long, a modest-sized apothecary appeared before him.

The signboard above the shop bore the three words "Myriad Medicine Hall." The lettering was somewhat weathered, yet carried a simple, unpretentious charm.

Several herb baskets sat by the entrance, filled with fresh medicinal herbs that gave off a faint medicinal fragrance.

Lu Xia stopped, straightened his collar, and stepped inside.

The apothecary was not large. Rows of medicine cabinets stood within, their drawers labeled with the names of various herbs.

Behind the counter, a young woman in a white dress was lowering her head as she weighed medicinal ingredients.

Hearing footsteps, she looked up. When she saw Lu Xia enter, she could not help but freeze for a moment.

The young man before her was simply too handsome.

His features were picturesque, his temperament gentle. Especially those eyes of his—deep and vivid, impossible to look away from at first glance.

He was dressed extravagantly and carried himself with extraordinary poise. He was clearly no ordinary family's son.

Why would someone like him come to a small place like Green Mountain Town?

Though Xiao Yi Xian was puzzled, she quickly recovered. She hurriedly set down her work, put on a gentle smile, and asked softly:

"Sir, are you here for treatment, or to purchase medicine?"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, soothing to the ear.

Lu Xia looked at her, a mild smile curling across his lips. "Neither."

"I came to find you."

"To find me?"

Xiao Yi Xian froze for a moment, confusion appearing on her face.

She examined Lu Xia carefully, certain that she had never seen him before.

She was merely a young healer in Green Mountain Town. How could she possibly know a noble young master like him?

Why was he looking for her?

A trace of vigilance rose in Xiao Yi Xian's heart, but she maintained her polite smile and asked:

"Sir, do we know each other? What do you need from me...?"

Seeing her wary expression, Lu Xia secretly laughed. She was quite vigilant.

But that was only natural. Carrying a secret like the Woeful Poison Body, she would have died countless times already if she were not cautious.

Lu Xia did not beat around the bush. Still smiling gently, he said:

"We indeed do not know each other, but there are some things I wish to discuss with you."

"There are too many people here. It is not convenient to speak."

"Would you be willing to step aside with me for a moment?"

Xiao Yi Xian's brows drew together slightly, and her wariness deepened.

For no reason at all, an unfamiliar noble young master wanted her to speak somewhere private. No matter how she thought about it, it seemed strange.

Her first instinct was to refuse.

But when she looked up and met Lu Xia's eyes, they were deep yet calm, carrying a reassuring strength. He did not seem like a bad person.

Besides, he appeared to be of distinguished status. If he truly intended to harm her, there would be no need to go to so much trouble.

Xiao Yi Xian hesitated before finally nodding. "All right."

She put down the herbs in her hands, gave a few instructions to a clerk behind the counter, then followed Lu Xia out of Myriad Medicine Hall.

The two arrived at a small alley beside the apothecary. There was hardly anyone around, and it was very quiet.

Xiao Yi Xian stopped, turned to face Lu Xia, and asked again:

"Sir, you can speak now, can't you? Why exactly did you come looking for me?"

Her tone was guarded. She subtly took half a step back, maintaining a safe distance.

Seeing how she looked as though she were facing a formidable enemy, Lu Xia could not help but smile.

"Don't be so nervous. I'm not a bad person."

He stepped forward, his gaze falling upon Xiao Yi Xian's face, his tone earnest.

"I came to find you today to help you."

"Help me?"

Xiao Yi Xian was even more confused.

"Help me with what? I don't understand what you mean, sir."

Lu Xia narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice gentle. "I told you, we are the same kind of people."

"That power within your body—its backlash comes from time to time. It does not feel good, does it?"

"I understand your suffering."

As soon as those words fell, the smile on Xiao Yi Xian's face vanished.

Her eyes filled with shock, along with a trace of panic.

How did he know?!

No one besides herself knew about her constitution!

How could this stranger know?!

A storm raged in Xiao Yi Xian's heart, but she forced herself to remain calm and feigned confusion.

"Sir, what are you talking about? I don't understand."

"What backlash? I'm perfectly healthy. I've never felt unwell."

As she spoke, she instinctively took another step back. Her hand quietly slipped behind her back, pulling a small medicine pouch from her waist.

It contained a specially made sleeping powder. If anything went wrong, she would act immediately.

Lu Xia watched her force herself to remain composed. Rather than becoming angry, he found her a little adorable.

Lu Xia shook his head, his tone remaining calm. "Stop pretending. It's useless."

"I know your constitution is special. You possess the Woeful Poison Body."

"This constitution is both a curse and an opportunity."

"It makes you suffer the pain of toxic backlash at every moment, but it also grants you a talent in the poison path beyond anything ordinary people can compare to."

"I told you, I came to help you."

"I can help you escape this curse, so you no longer have to endure the pain of toxic backlash. I can also help you grow stronger quickly and gain control over this power."

Woeful Poison Body!

"So... my constitution is called the Woeful Poison Body?"

Xiao Yi Xian's face turned pale. She staggered back until her back struck the wall, muttering to herself.

"You... how do you know all this?!"

She had never told anyone about her condition.

Who exactly was this man?

How did he know so much?

Seeing her terrified expression, Lu Xia knew he could not push her too hard, or it would only backfire.

He smiled faintly, his tone softening.

"Don't be afraid. I mean you no harm."

"As for how I know..."

He looked deeply into Xiao Yi Xian's eyes and slowly said:

"Perhaps it is the mutual resonance between constitutions."

"I told you, we are the same kind of people."

"Because I also possess the Woeful Poison Body."

As his words fell, Lu Xia slightly released a trace of the aura of his own Woeful Poison Body.

Xiao Yi Xian sensed it almost instantly.

The power within her body stirred slightly the moment it sensed that aura, as though it had encountered one of its own. There was even... a sense of familiarity?