Chapter 287: Xiao Yi Xian Who Likes to Swallow Things in One Bite
Stepping forward, Yao Yan's figure disappeared from Wutan City. When he reappeared, he was already hovering above Qing Shan Town. His spiritual force spread from his forehead, easily covering the entire town. In a moment, he located Xiao Yi Xian, who was sitting in a medical hall, surrounded by many mercenaries.
On one hand, it was because they needed treatment for their injuries, and on the other hand, it was because of Xiao Yi Xian's beauty.
Men... desire beauty by nature!
In a place like Qing Shan Town, women with such unique charm as Xiao Yi Xian were undoubtedly rare. If she weren't such a skilled doctor, she might have already become a plaything for some people.
"Poisonous body... what a terrifying constitution!" Yao Yan observed Xiao Yi Xian from a distance, clearly sensing the toxic energy within her body. Even though this energy had not been activated and was not fully unleashed, it was rapidly increasing at an alarming rate.
Once it exceeded the limits of Xiao Yi Xian's body, it would immediately explode, turning the area within several miles into a poisonous wasteland.
This was the result of Xiao Yi Xian not cultivating. If she pursued the path of poison cultivation, her body's poisonous energy would become even more terrifying and uncontrollable, with each explosion being more horrifying than the last, until her body was completely destroyed.
At that point, everything she touched would die!
A born solitary person!
The poisonous body was like a curse from heaven. Once it appeared, the first people to be affected would be her relatives and those around her.
If she were born into a large family, there might be ways to avoid or control it.
But if born into an ordinary family, it would be a true disaster.
Xiao Yi Xian was such a person. When her poisonous body first exploded, it killed her parents and the entire village's people. At that time, she was too young to understand what had happened. It wasn't until she obtained the poison scriptures from the Monster Beast Mountain Range that she realized her constitution and gradually understood everything.
Later, as she traveled to other regions, her poisonous body exploded again, turning another village into a dead zone. She helplessly watched as those who had been kind to her died from her poison, unable to do anything.
"Clearly born with a kind heart, yet cursed with this extreme constitution. Heaven really loves to torment people~" Yao Yan sighed inwardly and descended towards the medical hall.
...
Wan Yao Zhai.
The woman sitting inside appeared to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a light white dress. Her appearance was not exactly stunning, but quite delicate. Her gently smiling face emitted an air of purity and elegance, contrasting sharply with the wild mercenaries around her.
What was most striking was her slender waist, tied with a green belt, incredibly thin and soft, giving a stunning visual impact.
"Alright, the injuries are not serious. Use medicinal alcohol to rub on the wounds daily, and in seven days, you'll be good as new." Xiao Yi Xian's gaze was gentle, and her voice ethereal as she softly spoke to a mercenary in front of her.
Upon hearing this, the mercenary showed a grateful expression and said, "Thank you!"
For these mercenaries, who lived on the edge of life and death, injuries were inevitable. They naturally had no right to use the healing pills consumed by the bigshots. Therefore, pharmacists were their first choice. Xiao Yi Xian, not only beautiful but also a highly skilled pharmacist, was greatly admired by the mercenaries of Qing Shan Town.
After sending off the last mercenary, Xiao Yi Xian wiped the sweat from her forehead and let out a sigh of relief. It was clear that sitting in the medical hall was not an easy task for her.
After a short rest, she stood up, preparing to return home to read. Recently, she had someone buy several medical books from the Imperial City, intending to study them carefully to see if she could find a solution to her body's issues. As she grew older, Xiao Yi Xian gradually realized that she had a serious problem... she seemed to have an uncontrollable craving for poisons!
Like those addicted to substances, this caused Xiao Yi Xian extreme fear and anxiety.
Just then, someone entered the door.
Xiao Yi Xian looked up slightly and saw the person who had entered. He appeared to be quite young, around twenty years old, and he was very handsome—perhaps the most attractive man she had seen in years. His aura was extraordinary, and his clothes were extravagant, indicating that he was not an ordinary person.
"Do you need something?" She froze for a moment and asked. Her intuition told her that this person wasn't here to seek treatment. Those coming for medical help didn't look like this, and she had never seen him before in Qing Shan Town, even though she had lived here for several years.
"Have you consumed poison?" the man asked.
"?!"
Xiao Yi Xian's expression froze, and then her heart tightened. She looked at the man in panic. This was a secret known only to her; she had never told anyone. How did he know? An unknown fear enveloped her body.
"If you hadn't consumed poison, your constitution wouldn't have the ability to use Dou Qi... although it's only at the third stage." Yao Yan continued.
The most bizarre aspect of the Poisonous Body was that it couldn't normally cultivate Dou Qi. From birth, it would automatically generate poisonous energy within the body, stimulating an uncontrollable desire to consume poisons, just like how alchemists crave the Heavenly Flame. The more poisonous a substance was, the stronger the desire to consume it. And once consumed, the craving would intensify each time, forcing one to consume even more toxic substances, continuing the vicious cycle until the body was completely destroyed and uncontrollable.
Xiao Yi Xian's clear eyes widened, and she stared at him in disbelief, not knowing what to say.
"Let's talk somewhere else. I have a way to solve the problems with your body," Yao Yan said softly.
"Who are you, exactly?" Xiao Yi Xian asked nervously.
"I am an alchemist," Yao Yan smiled lightly, raising his hand to summon a purple-green flame. The eerie flame rose in his palm, proving his identity. In the Dou Qi continent, the title of an alchemist was very powerful.
Almost as soon as he summoned the flame, the manager of Wan Yao Zhai nearby stopped in his tracks. After all, alchemists were not people they could afford to offend. Even the lowest-tier alchemist was a powerful figure.
Xiao Yi Xian looked at the purple-green flame rising from Yao Yan's palm with a mix of envy and sorrow. Her constitution made it impossible for her to become an alchemist. She took a deep breath and said respectfully, "Alchemist, please follow me."
Yao Yan nodded slightly and followed Xiao Yi Xian to the backyard.
The manager and the apprentice of Wan Yao Zhai didn't speak until the two left, whispering to each other.
"Did I see that correctly? Was that really an alchemist?"
"Anyone who can summon fire out of nowhere must be an alchemist... Incredible. Did Xiao Yi Xian catch the eye of an alchemist? I knew it. A beauty like Xiao Yi Xian is destined to follow someone important."
...
The backyard of Wan Yao Zhai was not small. After walking for a while, Yao Yan arrived at a quiet and elegant house. The fragrance of medicinal herbs wafted through the air, and just one breath made him smile slightly, "Poison in your own living space? No wonder your constitution is gradually awakening."
The Poisonous Body didn't care whether you took antidotes or not. As long as you came into contact with poison, even the weakest poison, it would irreversibly begin to activate, leading to eventual explosion.
"A few protective measures for yourself. Please don't laugh, Alchemist." Xiao Yi Xian smiled apologetically. She wasn't worried that the poison would affect Yao Yan, especially since he was an alchemist who could summon flames. His rank was undoubtedly high, possibly above the third rank.
She led Yao Yan to her desk and respectfully brewed tea for him. After completing this, she nervously asked, "It seems like you know about my... constitution?"
"Your constitution is called the Poisonous Body, a type of constitution that leads to destruction once it activates," Yao Yan said softly, then handed Xiao Yi Xian the poison scriptures he had obtained from the Monster Beast Mountain Range. He continued drinking his tea.
Xiao Yi Xian hesitated for a moment before carefully taking the poison scriptures from Yao Yan. As she opened them, the content inside quickly came into view. She found the section related to her constitution.
"The Poisonous Body, a strange constitution that can rapidly increase strength by consuming poisons. It can be identified by a fine, rainbow-colored line at the lower abdomen. This line will grow as the concentration of poison in the body increases. When it reaches the heart, it will mark the peak of the Poisonous Body, but it will also cause immense pain from all the poisons in the body... The process is irreversible, leading to death!"
As she read, Xiao Yi Xian's delicate face grew pale, and her body trembled slightly. A feeling of panic and confusion overwhelmed her.
After a long time, Xiao Yi Xian regained her composure. She looked up at the handsome young man who was quietly drinking tea and asked softly with a bitter smile, "Are you here to kill me?"
Having read the poison scriptures, she understood that the Poisonous Body was a natural poison master constitution, and the reputation of poison masters was far worse than that of alchemists. The two were almost opposites.
"If I wanted to kill you, why would I tell you all this?" Yao Yan smiled and reassured her, "You need not fear. Although the Poisonous Body is terrifying, it is not uncontrollable... I can help you perfectly control it!"
"...What do I need to pay?" Xiao Yi Xian asked, gripping the edge of her clothes and speaking softly.
She didn't believe there were free lunches in this world. There was no way he would help her control the Poisonous Body without asking for something in return. She had already seen how terrifying this constitution was from the scriptures. To perfectly control it, a great price would surely be required.
"Not yet. For now, you need to work on improving your cultivation. When you reach the Dou Zong level, we can talk again," Yao Yan said calmly.
"Dou... Dou Zong?!" Xiao Yi Xian blinked in confusion. Her lips parted, but no words came out. How could someone her age reach such a level? She was still so young.
"The Poisonous Body is unique. As long as you consume poison, your strength will rapidly increase. For you, every poison in the world is your source. What you need to do is to strengthen your source and grow your power quickly... As for how to perfectly control this power in the end, I will help you." Yao Yan put down his tea cup and spoke softly.
Currently, Xiao Yi Xian was still too weak. He needed to help her improve her strength before delving deeper into the nature of her constitution and possibly even evolving it.
In a way, Xiao Yi Xian's cultivation path was similar to evil energy cultivation. By absorbing poisons, she could grow stronger, just as Yao Yan needed to consume life to enhance his evil energy. The paths were the same, only the sources were different.
Understanding the process of Xiao Yi Xian's Poisonous Body awakening would be useful for Yao Yan in his own crafting process. At worst, her bloodline would be valuable!
"Oh~" Xiao Yi Xian responded softly, still somewhat confused.
"How about you try swallowing some poison first?" Yao Yan pointed to a vanity nearby, where many bottles and jars were placed. Most of them were highly toxic substances. It was clear that Xiao Yi Xian, being born with the Poisonous Body, had an uncontrollable desire to collect poisons.
A natural expert with poisons!
"Huh?" Xiao Yi Xian looked at Yao Yan in confusion, not knowing what to do.
"Don't worry. Just swallow it. With me here, nothing will happen to you. Even if something unexpected happens, I can protect you," Yao Yan reassured her.
"But the poison scriptures say that the process of awakening my constitution is very dangerous and uncontrollable. If I consume too much poison, it could produce poisonous fog, swallowing everything around me..." Xiao Yi Xian's memory was very good. She had memorized most of the poison scriptures after reading them just once.
"I'm an eighth-rank alchemist with the strength of a Dou Zong," Yao Yan didn't explain further, simply stating his abilities.
Xiao Yi Xian fell silent after hearing this, her heartbeat quickening. She found it hard to believe him, but he seemed to have no reason to deceive her! Besides, what did she have to lose? If this handsome young man deceived her with her body, she wouldn't mind at all.
With that thought, she gritted her teeth and walked to the vanity, picking up the poison she had concocted and swallowing it in one go.
She had been wanting to take this poison for a long time!
The poison had been prepared for half a year, and she had resisted it for that long. Now, she could finally indulge herself... As the poison entered her body, a sense of satisfaction spread throughout her, causing her to let out a soft moan.
It was both seductive and enchanting.
Her face showed an expression of enjoyment before she collapsed from the toxic effects of the poison, her eyes rolling back, and her body going limp.
Yao Yan controlled her with his spiritual force, gently laying her down on the bed. Under the influence of his spiritual force, Xiao Yi Xian's body was fully exposed before him. Her clothes were as good as nonexistent, her fair skin like jade, and her body was captivatingly beautiful.
It was hard to imagine that such a slender waist held... full breasts...
He didn't dwell on her body, merely glancing at her before using his spiritual force to delve into her body, observing the evolution of her constitution!
The Poisonous Body was very unique. Before it activated, it was no different from an ordinary person, but once poisonous substances were consumed, the body began to slowly transform into a form of poison. It was as if an acquired change was evolving into something innate, and this was the part Yao Yan was most interested in understanding!
Once he figured out this evolutionary process, he might be able to evolve all kinds of constitutions, eventually reaching the ultimate "Chaos Body"!
(END CHAPTER)
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