Chapter 453: Xiao Yi Xian , Be My Woman
"Did it succeed?"
Looking at the Xiao Yi Xian before him, who was now radiating a powerful aura, Mo Yu's face froze for a moment before he spoke with joy.
As soon as Mo Yu's words fell, the vast, overwhelming gray poisonous gas quickly surged into the Xiao Yi Xian 's body. Her aura also rapidly escalated.
In just a few moments, the Xiao Yi Xian 's power soared to an extreme. This momentum, even the mighty Tian Shuangzi, was no match for it.
"As expected of the Calamity Poison Body, truly impressive."
Watching firsthand how the Xiao Yi Xian had risen step by step, from a mere healer in a small town within the Magic Beast Mountain Range to her current state, Mo Yu couldn't help but marvel at the power of her physique.
In Mo Yu's eyes, this kind of body was, in some respects, no less powerful than the Dou Emperor bloodline of the ancient eight clans.
While Mo Yu was deep in thought, the Xiao Yi Xian 's gray and purple eyes cleared up, and the formidable aura within her had fully stabilized.
"You're awake. How do you feel?" Mo Yu asked quickly.
"Everything went smoothly. I successfully condensed the poison core," the Xiao Yi Xian smiled brightly and nodded.
"That's good. From now on, you won't have to suffer the torment of the Calamity Poison Body. And with you fully mastering it, you can now be counted among the top experts across the continent," Mo Yu said with a light smile.
The Calamity Poison Body had always been a tricky thing to deal with. Now that the Xiao Yi Xian had such strength, even powerful factions like the Three Valleys and Four Pavilions wouldn't be able to take advantage of her.
The Xiao Yi Xian nodded again. She was equally astonished by her current power.
"Could you, um, turn around for a moment?"
After the excitement settled, the Xiao Yi Xian 's eyes sparkled, and her pretty face suddenly flushed. She spoke in a low voice.
Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned. Staring at the beautiful scene before him, he awkwardly laughed and quickly turned his body, averting his gaze.
Seeing Mo Yu comply and turn away, the Xiao Yi Xian breathed a sigh of relief. Although she had been seen by Mo Yu before, she still couldn't help but feel shy.
Enduring her embarrassment, she moved her graceful body and stood up from the bed. With a wave of her hand, a clean, white dress flew out from her storage ring. In a flash, the flawless body was elegantly wrapped in the flowing fabric.
"All done."
Upon hearing the soft voice from behind, Mo Yu turned around.
Seeing her now clothed in white, her breakthrough had given her a more mature and stunning appearance. A trace of admiration flashed across his eyes.
"You must be a Dou Zun now, right?" Mo Yu asked with a smile.
"Yes."
The Xiao Yi Xian nodded with a light smile. She felt incredibly good now. The Calamity Poison Body that had plagued her for so many years was now fully under her control, thanks to the poison core within her.
From this point forward, she no longer had to worry about unintentionally causing harm through the poison body's outbreak. The Calamity Poison Body was no longer a double-edged sword, but a sharp weapon she alone could wield.
"You've had a breakthrough too, reaching the Six-Star Dou Zong. Impressive," the Xiao Yi Xian said, her beautiful eyes gleaming in surprise as she sensed Mo Yu's strength.
"Hehe, it's thanks to you for not absorbing all the energy of the Xuan Yin Poison Demon Lightning. It gave me a shortcut to break through three stars," Mo Yu said with a slight smile.
"That was yours in the first place; there's no need to thank me," the Xiao Yi Xian shook her head gently.
Although that immense lightning energy would have been useful for her poison core condensation, the Xiao Yi Xian knew that Mo Yu had already helped her a great deal, so she ultimately returned the energy to him.
It seemed everything had worked out perfectly. She had successfully condensed the poison core, and Mo Yu had made considerable progress in his strength.
"What's your next plan?" The Xiao Yi Xian 's gaze was fixed on Mo Yu, her eyes bright with expectation.
Ever since Mo Yu had helped her with the poison core, her heart had been tied to him. Even if Mo Yu wanted to send her away, she probably wouldn't agree.
Hearing her question, Mo Yu was taken aback. He stroked his chin before responding, "I need to head to the Southern Continent."
"The Southern Continent?" The Xiao Yi Xian looked puzzled.
Mo Yu then told her about Uncle Snake and his quest to find the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent's inheritance.
After hearing the explanation, the Xiao Yi Xian nodded. "Then I'll go with you."
To her surprise, Mo Yu shook his head. "No need. I need your help with something else."
Mo Yu then explained his plan to relocate the Yuan Palace from the Black-Corner Region to Central Plains and voiced his concerns.
"You mean, you're worried that hostile forces might target the Yuan Palace?" The Xiao Yi Xian 's expression grew serious.
"Yes. Times have changed. After destroying the Ice River Valley, I've become quite well-known in Central Plains. Once these people realize I'm from the Northwestern Continent, I fear they may strike at the Yuan Palace," Mo Yu said in a heavy tone.
Since coming to Central Plains, Mo Yu's strength had grown significantly, but unknowingly, he had also made many enemies.
The Master Swordsmith, the Myriad Sword Pavilion, Tian Shuangzi, and even the Earth Nether Sect — all of these were hostile toward him. Though Mo Yu had arranged for the Black Thunder Banner squad to escort the Yuan Palace, he still felt uneasy.
After all, these forces had Dou Zun-level experts. It wasn't impossible for them to attack. The Yuan Palace was Mo Yu's carefully nurtured seed, waiting to grow into a mighty tree in Central Plains.
If the Yuan Palace were wiped out, not only would Mo Yu feel deep guilt toward his old subordinates, but his plans for building his own force would be delayed significantly.
The Xiao Yi Xian understood his concerns and nodded. "You go to the Southern Continent. I'll escort the Yuan Palace. With my strength, you can rest assured."
"Thanks a lot." Mo Yu smiled slightly.
With the Xiao Yi Xian 's strength, even Tian Shuangzi wouldn't be able to match her now. With her protection, the Yuan Palace's safety was guaranteed.
"No need to thank me. But I wonder if your fiancée and other close female friends will be happy to see me," the Xiao Yi Xian said, her lips curving into a playful smile as she looked at Mo Yu with a teasing glint in her eyes.
"Uh…"
Now that she had overcome the shadow of the Calamity Poison Body, the Xiao Yi Xian seemed much more open and lively. Her sudden teasing left Mo Yu momentarily speechless.
But Mo Yu wasn't a blockhead. His mind quickly grasped the meaning behind her words.
Thinking back to how Xiao Yan and the Xiao Yi Xian had maintained a close yet ambiguous relationship for years without any resolution, Mo Yu resolved not to let the same thing happen to him.
With that, Mo Yu rose and walked over to the Xiao Yi Xian . As he approached, a red lightning bolt suddenly sparked into existence.
The crackling red lightning soon shaped itself into a heart.
Under the Xiao Yi Xian 's astonished gaze, more lightning bolts of different colors—white, green, silver—manifested in the form of hearts. One by one, they appeared, encircling the two of them.
When Mo Yu reached the Xiao Yi Xian , seven heart-shaped lightning symbols of various colors surrounded them, like a rainbow.
With a thought, the heart-shaped lightning symbols formed an opening, drawing the Xiao Yi Xian into the center with Mo Yu.
Though he felt a little embarrassed by his sudden romantic gesture, Mo Yu was determined to avoid Xiao Yan's hesitancy. Taking the Xiao Yi Xian 's hand, he smiled.
"Xiao Yi Xian , if you don't mind, be my woman."
The Xiao Yi Xian was stunned. She lowered her head slightly, biting her lip as a blush spread across her face, even coloring her delicate ears.
Although she had guessed what was coming when she saw the heart-shaped lightning symbols, hearing Mo Yu's words made her feel like she was in a dream.
Could she really become Mo Yu's woman?
The thought filled the Xiao Yi Xian with an unexpected sense of joy and fulfillment. Perhaps she had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Seeing that she hadn't responded, Mo Yu's smile froze. Was he just being delusional and self-centered?
Just as Mo Yu was about to retract the heart-shaped lightning symbols, a soft whisper reached his ears.
"Yes, I'm willing."
Mo Yu froze for a moment, then his face lit up with joy.
There was no denying his affection for the Xiao Yi Xian . Not only was she breathtakingly beautiful, but her strength and talent were exceptional—she was truly a goddess in the Dou Qi Continent.
Any man would be attracted to a woman like her, and Mo Yu was no exception.
Now that he had finally won her heart, Mo Yu saw no need to pretend otherwise. Looking at her stunning face, he gently leaned in and kissed her soft, red lips…
...
The next morning, in the northern plaza of Tianhuang City, near the space tunnel.
After Mo Yu helped the Liu family gain control of the space tunnel, this coveted resource was now under their command.
Early in the morning, Mo Yu informed Liu Qing that he and his companions would be traveling to the Southern Continent through the space tunnel. Liu Qing had made arrangements in advance.
When Mo Yu and the others arrived at the plaza, it was quiet. They boarded the stone platform, and the slowly rotating space tunnel appeared before them.
This space tunnel in Tianhuang City seemed ordinary, which made sense given that the city wasn't a major hub in Central Plains.
"Mo Yu, where's Miss Xiao Yi Xian ?" Liu Qing asked, noticing her absence.
Mo Yu rubbed his nose and replied, "She had something to take care of. This time, it's just me and Qing Zhi going to the Southern Continent."
"Oh..." Liu Qing didn't suspect anything and nodded.
"The space tunnel here doesn't lead directly to the Southern Continent, so you'll have to go to a city called Qinghai City first. From there, you can reach the Southern Continent." Liu Qing handed a map to Mo Yu.
Taking the map, Mo Yu smiled, patted Liu Qing on the shoulder, and said his goodbyes.
After the farewells, Mo Yu tossed a small silver boat into the air, which instantly grew into a large space-faring ship.
Mo Yu and Qing Zhi boarded the ship. With a flick of Qing Zhi's hand, a protective energy shield enveloped the ship.
With a hum, the ship accelerated, shooting towards the endless space tunnel.
On the space ship, heading away from Tianhuang City and en route to the Southern Continent, Mo Yu's mind wandered.
Thinking back to the intimate moment with the Xiao Yi Xian the night before, he couldn't help but smile wryly.
Though they had confirmed their relationship and shared some tender moments, Mo Yu hadn't gone all the way out of respect for her.
Even so, the shy Xiao Yi Xian hadn't come to see him off, so Mo Yu had left Black Bat to watch over her.
Having made the Xiao Yi Xian his woman, Mo Yu felt content, though he didn't see it as some great achievement. It had simply felt natural.
At that moment, Mo Yu thought of Xiao Yan.
While many envied Xiao Yan for marrying Xun'er, Mo Yu saw it as a burden.
Aside from the unforeseen bond with Cai Lin, Xiao Yan's reluctance to fully commit to his other close female friends stemmed not just from his emotional indecision but also from Xun'er's powerful background.
After all, the Xiao Clan had long since fallen, and the gap between Xiao Yan and Xun'er was immense.
If Xiao Yan couldn't remain steadfast, the elders of the Gu Clan would never agree to their union, and even Xun'er might begin to doubt her choice...
Time passed, and five days slipped by.
Mo Yu and Qing Zhi safely arrived in Qinghai City. After a brief rest, they hurried to the city's space tunnel and set off for the Southern Continent!
In Qinghai City, Mo Yu saw a landscape vastly different from the Northwestern Continent and Central Plains. The climate was humid, with numerous lakes and rivers, and Mo Yu even encountered members of the Sea Tribe.
The Sea Tribe, a unique race of the Southern Continent, much like the Serpent People, shared both magical beast and human bloodlines. They were a striking, powerful people!
Thinking of the many wonders of the Southern Continent, Mo Yu and Qing Zhi finally joined the long line of travelers and entered the dark space tunnel.
Inside the space tunnel, it was as monotonous as ever, but not as quiet this time. On a wide path, countless space ships flashed by, and the tunnel was filled with noise.
As they continued their journey, the Southern Continent grew ever closer.
After ten days of travel, a distant ring of silver light appeared, radiating immense spatial energy.
With his hands behind his back, Mo Yu stared at the glowing circle in the distance. His heart swelled with anticipation at the thought of reviving Uncle Snake.
Southern Continent.
I, Mo Yu, have arrived.
(End of Chapter)