Forty-Nine: Busily Searching for Treasure!

"Purple Smoke, for your Woeful Poison Body, I saw a solution in an ancient book."

Looking at the innocent Xiao Yi Xian before him, Xiao Dongchen paused before getting to the point.

"Ah, really?"

Even though the young man had just promised he could cure her, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes still filled with irrepressible delight upon hearing this.

"Mm, two taels of nine-leaf heavy tower... no, it's the Poison Pill Method. You need to gather three Heavenly Flames, the magic core of a Seventh-Grade Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast, and a portion of Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva. Refine them into a pill and use poison against poison!"

With a smile, Xiao Dongchen spoke eloquently, listing the required materials one by one from memory.

"Ah, those conditions are far too harsh. I'm afraid there's no hope for me in this life."

Her lovely face, once full of expectation, dimmed a little every time the young man named another condition. In the end, Xiao Yi Xian lowered her head helplessly, despair written all over her face.

Three Heavenly Flames, a seventh-grade magic core, Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva—each was a priceless treasure. Where could she possibly gather them all?

God opened a window for you, only to leave a wall behind it. Nothing was crueller than that!

"Purple Smoke, your vision is too narrow. Our Supreme Pill Sect has this much capability."

Raising an eyebrow, Xiao Dongchen watched the dejected girl with interest. His lips curled upward as he clenched one hand, and a cold flame and a golden flame continuously spiraled across his palm.

"Heavenly... Heavenly Flames?"

Feeling the temperature around her rise continuously, Xiao Yi Xian lifted her head and stared blankly at the two flames, her cherry-like lips unconsciously parting.

"We're only short one Heavenly Flame. I plan to subdue the Green Lotus Core Flame first. As for that seventh-grade magical beast, give me two years and I'll suppress it with a wave of my hand. And as for the rumored Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, I know where it is too."

Wearing a confident smile, Xiao Dongchen rubbed the tip of his nose. His eyes flashed as he spoke leisurely, as if every obstacle had already been resolved.

"I believe you, but wouldn't this be too much trouble for you?"

Hope returned to her eyes. Biting her red lips lightly, Xiao Yi Xian looked at the young man with gratitude and an indescribable flutter in her heart.

For someone as insignificant as her, this young man with such a terrifying background was actually going to such lengths. It truly left her feeling flattered.

"We're fellow disciples, family. Your business is my business. What trouble could there be?"

Xiao Dongchen lightly patted her fragrant shoulder, looking bold and spirited.

"Th... thank you."

Lowering her head slightly, Xiao Yi Xian spoke softly. Her eyes reddened as a faint mist covered her clear, watery gaze.

She was deeply moved by what he had done. Since childhood, when had she ever been cherished like this? And this man's broad, sincere heart gave her more than enough sense of security.

After a while, she took a gentle breath and finally calmed herself. Secretly wiping away her tears, she raised her head slightly and glanced at the young man before parting her red lips.

"Senior Brother has treated me so well that Purple Smoke has no way to repay you. I know of a treasure cave in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and I am willing to share it with Senior Brother."

Huh?

I thought this was going to be the classic offering herself to me. Just this?

Wait, that cave contained a fragmentary treasure map to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. That really was a fine treasure! And the thought of the two of them going on an adventure together was exciting!

"Mm, tell me about it. What's the situation?"

With his arms folded, Xiao Dongchen's gaze was clear. Other than the map fragment, he truly had no interest in any other treasures.

"It was during one of my herb-gathering trips. I accidentally discovered a cave hidden behind a strange tree. Judging from the traces inside, it should have been left behind by some powerful senior."

Blinking her eyes, Xiao Yi Xian spoke with complete honesty, telling him everything in detail.

"Alright. If that's the case, let's go take a look tonight."

Xiao Dongchen nodded and spoke casually.

Night gradually deepened.

The moon was bright and the stars sparse. Cool moonlight spilled down, wrapping the vast earth in a layer of silver-white.

Two lithe figures dressed in fitted black clothes dismounted from a horned horse, passed through the dense forest, and headed toward the nearby cliff.

They were Xiao Dongchen and Xiao Yi Xian. To keep the latter from being stunned by his golden wings, the young man had ultimately bought a tamed first-grade magical beast, a horned horse, and sent it racing toward the cliff with a flick of his whip.

All along the way, amid cries of "Hyah! Hyah!", the young man's and young woman's bodies inadvertently brushed against each other.

Lightly holding that slender waist, Xiao Dongchen felt that roaming the world with a beauty truly was carefree!

Looking at the graceful girl in her fitted outfit, Xiao Dongchen lightly licked his lips, savoring the sight.

"You look really beautiful in that outfit."

Hearing this, the blush that had yet to faded from Xiao Yi Xian's face deepened again. Her delicate body trembled slightly, and even the tips of her tender ears were dyed an alluring crimson.

"Stop fooling around. Let's begin."

With a soft reproach, Xiao Yi Xian took a few small steps to inspect the cliff's edge. She then looked back and gave Xiao Dongchen a gentle nod.

Seeing this, Xiao Dongchen directly took out two Sunlight Stones and casually tossed one to her. Then he took out a long coil of rope, swiftly tied it around a huge tree, and tossed the rope over the cliff.

"Come on, Purple Smoke. Let's go down together."

Apparently still reluctant to let go of that slender waist, Xiao Dongchen opened his arms toward Xiao Yi Xian after securing the rope, a faint smile on his lips.

"Th-this... alright."

Without much hesitation, Xiao Yi Xian walked over with a faint blush on her face, then threw herself into the young man's embrace.

A fragrant breeze wafted over, followed by a soft, delicate body pressing close. Xiao Dongchen unconsciously twitched his nose and took a deep breath before extending his arm around that slim waist.

As long as I don't kiss her little face, happiness is right here!

Feeling the softness in his arms, Xiao Dongchen was briefly distracted. Then he pushed off with the tip of his foot and dropped toward the pitch-black bottom of the cliff.

The howling wind at her ears made the girl hug him tighter. Once they had descended to a certain depth, Xiao Dongchen tightened the rope and suspended them in midair.

"Can you identify the exact location?"

Looking at Xiao Yi Xian curled up in his arms like a little kitten, Xiao Dongchen could not help smiling. Raising an eyebrow, he asked her.

"It should be over there..."

After experiencing the thrill of what felt like bungee jumping, Xiao Yi Xian blinked pitifully. She used the Sunlight Stone to look around, thought for a moment, then pointed firmly in one direction.

"Good. Then let's swing!"

Grinning, Xiao Dongchen hugged the girl tightly and repeatedly kicked off the cliff face. As the rope continued to unwind, the distance between them and the cave steadily shrank.

When they were close enough, Xiao Dongchen had Xiao Yi Xian toss over a Sunlight Stone. With its powerful illumination, the two of them saw the cave not far away.

Whoosh!

However, at that moment, a faint sound of something cutting through the air rang out. A Rock Snake suddenly sprang forward and launched a sneak attack at them.

"Get lost!"

At the sight of those scarlet snake eyes and long, sharp fangs, Xiao Yi Xian trembled in fright. Seeing this, Xiao Dongchen turned around and bellowed a resounding "Get lost!"

Yet the instant those words left his mouth, the Rock Snake's body froze in midair before plunging straight down into the bottomless abyss beneath the cliff.

Words becoming law?

It was not that overpowered. The young man had merely released a trace of the Grand Emperor Ancient Dragon's pressure, making it seem so domineering!

With a casual punch, Xiao Dongchen cleared away the obstruction outside the cave. Holding Xiao Yi Xian, he used the momentum to glide through the air and landed steadily at the cave entrance.