What to Do About the Woeful Poison Body

Only after destroying the scroll did Xiao Yan let out a long breath and quietly watch Xiao Yi Xian.

After a long while, the girl's sobs gradually subsided. She then collapsed to the ground from exhaustion and fell into a deep sleep.

Xiao Yan sighed softly, then slipped his arms beneath her neck and knees, lifting the beauty into a princess carry.

He walked through the chaotic cave dwelling without paying any attention to the people still struggling on the ground. Nor did he collect the hundreds of thousands of gold coins left behind. He simply followed the moonlight straight to the exit.

With a kick, Xiao Yan sent the Mating Ape's corpse flying from the doorway. Carrying Xiao Yi Xian, he strode out and soon ventured deep into the secluded path they had passed earlier.

It was then that Xiao Yan suddenly asked:

"Teacher, what is the Woeful Poison Body?"

Xiao Yan had destroyed the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture on the spot just now, leaving him no time to examine its contents.

So, in theory, he couldn't show any knowledge of the Woeful Poison Body now.

Thus, to keep his identity as a reborn person secret, he could only ask Yao Lao and pretend to learn about it.

"The Woeful Poison Body..."

Yao Lao's expression grew somewhat serious as he sank into his memories.

Once, he too had met a woman with the Woeful Poison Body and fought her.

That battle had nearly wiped out a kingdom beyond the Central Plains and claimed over a hundred million lives.

Yao Lao still remembered it vividly to this day; it had left a deep impression on his mind.

Later, the woman had ventured into the Central Plains and fought another Dou Zun expert of unknown origins.

In the end, her constitution erupted, and she was buried in an abyss of poisonous gas, meeting a tragic end.

At the same time, the poison mist she had nurtured for so long spread over a thousand miles, indirectly unleashing a calamity in the Central Plains that led to the destruction of ten superpowers.

At that thought, Yao Lao's expression changed, and he hurriedly warned Xiao Yan:

"It's a terrifying constitution. By swallowing poison, its bearer can convert it into a different, highly toxic energy akin to Dou Qi, granting them tremendous combat power."

As he explained, he stared solemnly at Xiao Yi Xian in Xiao Yan's arms and said worriedly:

"But for the same reason, poisonous gas constantly accumulates in the body of someone with this constitution, until they suddenly die. It's also a terrible curse."

"Hiss..."

Although he had already heard this explanation in his previous life, Xiao Yan couldn't help sucking in a cold breath when he experienced the same scene again.

Looking down at the sleeping girl, Xiao Yan felt a mixture of emotions and asked again:

"Then, teacher, do you have a way to save her?"

Yao Lao shook his head. "There is a way, but the price is too steep. You might not be able to meet all the requirements."

Xiao Yan hurriedly pressed him. "What is it?!"

He actually knew full well that Yao Lao was referring to the Poison Pill Method, the very method he had used in his previous life.

Yao Lao sighed. "It requires at least three kinds of Heavenly Flames, the Magic Core of a Seventh-Rank Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast, and the legendary Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva."

Xiao Yan frowned and played dumb despite knowing the answer.

"Aren't those conditions far too demanding? A Seventh-Rank Magical Beast is comparable to a Dou Zong expert, and there's no sign of any Heavenly Flames. As for the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva, I've never even heard of it..."

Yao Lao sighed helplessly. "That's why you should just abandon this woman."

"This Xiao Yi Xian is a huge burden, and she just rejected you. She's not worth doing so much for."

Yao Lao could be quite sharp-tongued at times, each word stabbing straight at the heart.

His remarks had pointed out that the two were neither kin nor close, while also hitting the sore spot of Xiao Yan's rejected confession.

Xiao Yan's expression stiffened. He was indeed somewhat embarrassed.

But holding Xiao Yi Xian, he soon recalled the past in his memories. His gaze grew resolute again, and he said stubbornly:

"Teacher, don't say that. From what you've said, the Woeful Poison Body seems quite powerful. Why don't we nurture her?"

At that point, he immediately began painting a grand picture, trying to change Yao Lao's mind. He continued:

"With talent like hers, it might even be possible for her to reach the Dou Zun or Dou Sheng realm one day. Wouldn't that give us another super-powered fighter?"

When he reached the edge of the cliff, Xiao Yan swung the girl onto his back.

Then he leaped up and shifted steadily from side to side against the rock face, passing loose stones and dead wood as he climbed straight toward the top.

And during the climb, the two resumed their conversation in his mind.

"What you say is true enough, but the problem is that Heavenly Flames and Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva are too hard to find."

"Besides, Xiao Yi Xian might not even be willing to join your faction, so I still want to advise you to give up."

Yao Lao earnestly tried to persuade him, thinking:

This brat only knows how to indulge in unrealistic fantasies.

Something as troublesome as the Woeful Poison Body is a lurking danger if kept close. Who knows when it might explode?

But Xiao Yan stubbornly held to his opinion, unmoved.

"Teacher, I can create Heavenly Flames myself, and Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva is just a medicinal ingredient. We'll find it eventually, so I want to keep her with us..."

Seeing how determined he was, Yao Lao could only give up. He said helplessly, "All right, then. Do as you see fit!"

Although he was still strongly opposed at heart, Yao Lao decided to respect Xiao Yan's choice and interfere no further.

Yet Yao Lao continued grumbling:

"There really is a knife hanging over the head of lust. You may be young, little fellow, but your lust is anything but small!"

Watching Xiao Yan defend Xiao Yi Xian so persistently, Yao Lao chuckled and thought to himself:

That Xiao Yi Xian is only rather pretty, yet Xiao Yan is willing to go this far for her. It seems his heart really has been stirred... Oh well, let him be!

Seeing that Yao Lao had finally relented, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief and said happily:

"Hehe, thank you for agreeing, teacher."

Xiao Yan climbed step by step until he finally jumped back onto the top of the cliff where they had started, panting for breath.

Gazing toward the distant amethyst cave, he estimated the distance and murmured to himself, "Another five hundred li..."

Realizing how far it still was, his face fell, and he called out to Yao Lao:

"Teacher, could you lend me a hand once more?"

Holding Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yan looked at Yao Lao with a cheeky expression, his eyes full of anticipation.

But soon, he received a punch to the back of his head.

At the same time, a faint voice sounded.

"Hmph, all you ever do is covet your teacher's soul power..."

Yao Lao flicked his sleeve and spoke irritably, then set a condition:

"But after settling Xiao Yi Xian, you must put all other matters aside and focus on receiving my instruction!"

He certainly hadn't forgotten his vow to nurture Xiao Yan into a Dou Di.

With that, Yao Lao hesitated no longer. He abruptly turned into a streak of light and slipped into Xiao Yan's body.

Soon, surging, milky-white soul power poured out of Xiao Yan's dantian, instantly transforming into a thin film that wrapped around him.

The next moment, the young man's presence soared, and he had once again reached the level of a Four-Star Dou Zong.

He twisted his waist and limbered up a little before promising with satisfaction:

"Don't worry, teacher. I'm a genius. Mere cultivation can't stump me."

Xiao Yan smiled confidently, then stepped into the air with Xiao Yi Xian on his back. He immediately swept away like a gust of faint wind, vanishing into the depths of the dark night.

Parting the dense clouds and mist, the young man's figure receded beneath the moonlight. He soon passed dozens of mountain peaks and began approaching the location of the amethyst cave.

"Teacher, what Dou Technique are you going to teach me?"

On the way, Xiao Yan flipped over to dodge a giant eagle Magical Beast hurtling toward him from the side and asked curiously.

"Hehe, High Xuan Tier. And once you master it, it's comparable to the Low Earth Tier. Well? Satisfied now?"

With his hands behind his back, Yao Lao's illusory spirit floated out beside the young man. He proudly revealed the tier of the Dou Technique he intended to teach Xiao Yan, his tone rather smug.

"Oh, only High Xuan Tier? I'd say that's just average. After all, I got a scroll of that tier just now."

Xiao Yan spoke calmly. He turned around, held Xiao Yi Xian in his arms, and reached into his Storage Ring with his other hand, taking out the "Golden Luminescence Refinement" he had obtained in the cave.

"Hm? What did you say?!"

Yao Lao was immediately displeased when he heard that.

As an alchemist and a Nine Revolutions Peak Dou Zun expert, what he hated most was having others question his abilities.

Especially when that person was his own disciple.

"Since High Xuan Tier doesn't impress you, how about I add an Earth Class Dou Technique? You can't learn anything of a higher tier anyway, and I don't want to waste the time."

After a cold snort, Yao Lao raised his chin high and affected an air as he dangled the bait.

"That's more like it. I'm a genius, after all. Even an Earth Class Dou Technique would be well within my abilities to cultivate."

The corners of Xiao Yan's mouth rose, and he remained thoroughly pleased with himself.

Yao Lao's skills...

Heh, he had learned them all in his previous life.

What was an Earth Class Dou Technique?

He could already make a Heaven Class Dou Technique by hand as a Dou Shi!!

Back when he had created Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, he had been hard-pressed to find a match anywhere on the Dou Qi Continent.

The first time he had used the Fire Lotus, he had shattered the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor's Dou Qi Armor.

The second time, he had blown old dog Yun Leng to death.

The third time, he had seriously injured Han Feng, and the fourth, he had killed Yun Shan...

Had he grown proud? Had it gone to his head? No!

That was why he had later been able to make the even more powerful, peerless Dou Technique, "Buddha's Fury Reincarnation."