"A Zhou!" Xiao Yi Xian's voice held a unique allure.
As the bearer of the woeful poison body, reaching the Dou Zong level meant her control over the deadly poison within her had risen to an entirely new height. She could release and suppress it at will, no longer needing to fear that it might escape her control at any moment and harm those close to her.
At the same time, however, under normal circumstances, it also meant the countdown to her death had begun. Her woeful poison body had fully awakened, and every breakthrough could cause it to erupt and claim her life.
Precisely because of this, Xiao Yi Xian wanted to seize the happiness before her at any cost, giving herself completely to the man who had illuminated her bleak life.
She wanted to leave no regrets. If that day truly came... she would find the most remote, deserted corner she could and quietly await the eruption of her poison body. She would never let herself harm anyone, especially Chu Zhou.
Chu Zhou felt the burning affection of the beauty in his arms, along with that barely perceptible trace of resolve and sorrow. His heart filled with both tenderness and pain. He held Xiao Yi Xian's slender yet strong waist tightly, resting his chin gently against her hair. His voice was tender but firm, as though it held the power to soothe every fear.
"Silly girl, don't talk nonsense."
"I told you long ago that I would keep you safe."
"You've been my woman for a long time now, and from this moment on, you always will be."
He cupped Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks and looked straight into her eyes, glistening with tears and affection.
"Don't worry about the woeful poison body or any countdown to your death."