«The Calamity Poison Body is an extremely peculiar and dangerous constitution, inherently poisonous…»
«When the poison body erupts, all life within a thousand miles is extinguished. Simultaneously, the possessor of the poison body dies from the agony of myriad poisons gnawing at their heart, with no known cure. It's truly tragic…»
«However, every misfortune holds a sliver of hope. If fate allows, the poison body can be fully controlled, enabling the wielder to manipulate its poisonous power at will.»
«This control method is called the Poison Pill Technique. It involves condensing all accumulated toxins within the body… Ultimately forming a poison pill inside. Once the poison pill is formed, the Calamity Poison Body becomes a truly formidable constitution with astonishing future potential!»
«The process of refining the poison pill primarily requires three items.»
«First, three types of strange fire. Second, the magic core of a seventh-rank Sky Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast. Third, the Bodhi Transforming Saliva, and the poison pill must be condensed using a specific technique…»
Wei Yang carefully studied the contents, memorizing each word meticulously.
With this method, Xian'er would be safe.
At the same time, he felt a peculiar sense of familiarity—the Poison Pill Technique seemed somewhat akin to the process of forming a Golden Core.
Moments later.
Wei Yang closed the scroll, shut his eyes, and silently recited the contents in his mind. Once he was sure there were no mistakes, he opened his eyes.
He levitated the scroll back to Elder Yao, bowing respectfully. «Thank you, Senior.»
Elder Yao casually put away the scroll, lightly stroking his long beard. «We both got what we needed,» he said indifferently.
Wei Yang nodded and didn't say more.
With his goal achieved, he breathed a sigh of relief.
With the Poison Pill Technique in hand, he only needed to gather the required items. As long as he helped Xian'er successfully condense the poison pill within her, she would undoubtedly become a Dou Saint in the future!
Having a companion who could support and accompany you on the path to the pinnacle—what a fortunate thing!
On the journey of growth, why do some people drift away from you?
Some choose different paths, while others can no longer keep up with each other's pace—sometimes it's you, sometimes it's them…
…
Having completed his task, Wei Yang stepped aside, signaling to Xiao Yan and Elder Yao.
It's your turn now.
Xiao Yan, feeling much lighter, stretched his body. It seemed as if a great burden had been lifted from his heart.
He exhaled deeply and looked at Elder Yao, saying, «Senior Yao, though I don't know why you appeared in my mother's relic. But if you still want to reside in the ring and continue absorbing my Dou Qi, having me sustain you…»
«If that's the case, I advise you to find another host. I can't afford to support you.»
With a glance at Wei Yang, Xiao Yan added, «I think Mr. Wei might be able to meet your needs.»
Wei Yang gave Xiao Yan a side-eye.
Kid, are you serious?
If I really take Elder Yao away, don't cry later.
Given your current level of Dou Qi at the third stage at fifteen years old, without Elder Yao's help, how will you attend the appointment at the Yun Lan Sect in three years? Rely on sheer willpower?
Of course, even if Wei Yang wanted to, Elder Yao probably wouldn't agree to go with him.
Thinking of this, Wei Yang couldn't help but look at Elder Yao with some curiosity.
Just to see if there was any chance of taking him along…
…
At this moment, Elder Yao's mind flashed with a hint of hesitation.
After all, compared to Xiao Yan, Wei Yang's conditions were undoubtedly much better.
But in the end, Elder Yao gritted his teeth, discarded all tempting thoughts, and made a firm decision.
He looked at Xiao Yan, who was pretending to be calm but had a hidden trace of unease in his eyes, and then glanced at the curious Wei Yang. «Heh, you two little brats.»
Finally, Elder Yao's gaze settled on Xiao Yan. Stroking a tuft of his beard, he smiled. «Xiao Yan, since I have fully awakened, I won't continue to absorb your Dou Qi. At least, not without your permission.»
Xiao Yan rolled his eyes and snorted but remained silent.
Inwardly, he was already feeling a surge of excitement and relief.
Elder Yao had made his choice.
«Tsk.» Wei Yang shook his head and turned to leave. «I'm off. You guys chat slowly.»
«Mr. Wei.» Xiao Yan opened his mouth but hesitated.
Without turning back, Wei Yang waved his hand. «Since the matter is resolved, I should go. I'll be back in half a year.»
Thinking for a moment, Wei Yang paused and said, «Brother Xiao Yan, if you don't mind, you can call me Brother Wei from now on… I used to look up to you as a goal. Now our positions have reversed, and I am far ahead. You must work hard to catch up. I look forward to the day we can fight side by side, climb to the peak, and enjoy a drink together.»
«In this world, there aren't many friends I truly acknowledge… You're one of them.» Wei Yang's carefree figure gradually faded into the forest, disappearing from sight. Only his voice lingered.
«Brother Wei…» Xiao Yan muttered softly, looking in the direction where Wei Yang had disappeared, a complicated expression on his face.
At this moment, he truly recognized this friend.
«Now that my talent has returned!» Xiao Yan clenched his fists, a smile forming at the corners of his mouth. «Brother Wei, just wait. I will definitely catch up to you. Fighting side by side, climbing to the peak, enjoying a drink together… I look forward to it!»
«This Wei kid has a good temperament,» Elder Yao remarked, stroking his beard and smiling. He couldn't help but admire Wei Yang.
But geniuses always have their pride.
Elder Yao himself was conflicted!
Having slept for over a decade without finding a suitable successor, now he suddenly had two excellent candidates appear.
If Xiao Yan hadn't held a slight advantage, Elder Yao would have chosen Wei Yang without hesitation.
Fate plays its tricks.
Elder Yao sighed, then focused on Xiao Yan. «Boy, don't just stand there. He's already at the peak of the Dou Ling stage, while you're still at the third stage of Dou Qi. If you want to catch up, you have to work hard.»
«You have the nerve to say that? If you hadn't absorbed my Dou Qi for three years, would I be in this state? You old rascal!» Xiao Yan retorted through gritted teeth.
«Do you want to become an alchemist?»
«What? An alchemist?!»
«Want to learn? Then become my apprentice.»
The conversation between the elder and the young one gradually faded, carried away by the mountain breeze.
…
Walking along the forest path, Wei Yang casually picked a leaf, gazing at it with a complex expression.
There was some regret, some disappointment… but mostly, a sense of freedom.
He smiled, tossing the leaf away.
If you never had high hopes, there's no need for disappointment.
Thinking of Xiao Yan's earlier behavior, Wei Yang chuckled.
That kid seemed naive on the surface but was cunning at heart, always scheming.
Was Xiao Yan foolish?
Definitely not!
From the conversation between Wei Yang and Elder Yao, he must have discerned and guessed many things.
He knew that Elder Yao's appearance was an opportunity—a chance to change his fate!
At fifteen years old and only at the third stage of Dou Qi, even if his talent had returned, so what?
He had just one year before his coming-of-age ceremony.
According to the Xiao family tradition, if a clan member's cultivation was below the seventh stage of Dou Qi at the coming-of-age ceremony, they would be sent away to manage some family businesses in other regions.
This was tantamount to exile, being abandoned by the family.
And in just one year, relying solely on hard work, how could he possibly rise from the third to the seventh stage of Dou Qi?
Dou Qi could only be cultivated steadily, with no shortcuts. This was almost common knowledge.
At this stage, a cultivator's meridians were extremely fragile and couldn't withstand the impact of medicinal power.
If the medicinal power was too strong, it would result in broken tendons and death.
Moreover, this was a foundation-building stage, where forcing growth was highly discouraged.
What's more, Xiao Yan had rashly made a three-year promise with Nalan Yanran.
Nalan Yanran was now a three-star Dou Practitioner. With her talent and the abundant resources of the Yun Lan Sect, three years later…
How could he possibly attend the appointment at the Yun Lan Sect? Go and be humiliated again in public? Or commit suicide to apologize?
(End of Chapter)