Xiao Fan could hardly be blamed for being so interested. After all, although all manner of bizarre cultivation methods existed on the Dou Qi Continent, he had never heard of one that could make poison develop a soul, as Xiao Yi Xian had described.
The birth of a soul meant the emergence of a unique consciousness. If a cultivation method could truly make poison develop a soul, its existence would likely stir up towering waves even in the Central Plains.
In midair, the Black-Robed Man wearing a crimson mask turned to look at Xue Gang. He seemed to have anticipated Xue Gang's attack. The toad that had ambushed him had now been completely devoured by the little gray snake on his shoulder.
After swallowing the toad, the little snake coiled around his shoulder seemed somewhat livelier. Its slender, forked tongue flicked in and out as its cold eyes fixed on Xue Gang.
"Sir..."
Looking at the Black-Robed Man, Xue Gang was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed. With a sweep of his hand, he sent a blast of force toward the four Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect elders approaching him.
"Vice Gate Master!"
With Xue Gang's arrival, the four elders had found someone to rally around and naturally moved toward him. Surprise appeared on their faces at his sudden attack. Fortunately, the blow was only meant to stop them from approaching and carried little power. They looked at Xue Gang in bewilderment.
Xue Gang said nothing to the four elders, but his expression darkened further. Turning toward the Black-Robed Man, he said, "Sir, the Sikou Family is nothing but a tiny ant before the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect. You mustn't bring ruin upon yourself. Remove the poison from their bodies now, and I can vouch for you. Join the