Chapter 66: Calamity Poison Body? Let Me Have a Taste!
"Roaring Lion's Howl!"
In the valley, Xiao Yuan shouted, and immediately, green wind-attributed Dou Qi condensed at the tip of his spear. A massive energy lion took shape, dashing forward with a thunderous roar that echoed throughout the secluded area.
"Hah!"
With a deep shout, Xiao Yuan thrust his spear forward, sending the roaring lion crashing into the mountain wall. It exploded, blasting open a huge crater with rubble falling and the mountain quaking.
"The power isn't quite as great as the Ice Spiral Kill, but the casting speed is much faster."
Xiao Yuan nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the crumbling cliffside.
Next, with a flick of his palm, a black-and-white flame burst to life in his hand.
Yin-Yang Dual Flame.
They said Yang Flame heals and gives life endlessly, while Yin Flame kills and leaves no corpse behind.
But in truth, when used offensively, Yang Flame could become explosive and terrifying—strong enough to ignore Dou Qi defenses and ignite the Yang energy in someone's body.
And when used to heal, the Yin Flame could burrow deep into a body and burn away entrenched poisons like those clinging to bone.
Of course, to unlock its full potential, he'd need to grasp the fundamental essence of Yin and Yang. As for now... the only "Yin-Yang theory" he understood likely came from certain dual cultivation techniques.
"Heh, let's go home."
Feeling how much more refined his Dou Qi was compared to half a month ago, Xiao Yuan ended his training early, activated the Purple Cloud Wings, and flew back toward the wooden cabin.
Upon arrival, he instinctively released his soul perception to scan the surroundings.
Xiao Yixian's aura was inside. Seemed she hadn't gone out to gather herbs today.
Studying the Poison Scripture required a lot of herbs for experimentation.
Normally, when she ran out, she'd go harvest a batch that lasted two or three days. But if he remembered correctly... it had already been four days since she last went out.
Frowning, Xiao Yuan walked up to her door and knocked.
No response.
So... she had made that choice?
Lowering his gaze, Xiao Yuan knocked again—this time harder.
Still no response.
"Haa..."
Exhaling deeply, he condensed Dou Qi at his fingertip, sliced through the door bolt, and pushed the door open.
Cough! Cough!
The moment he stepped in, a thick, pungent smoke filled his lungs, making him choke.
The odor was heavy, mixed, and strange.
Xiao Yixian was collapsed on the bed. Her usually rosy cheeks were now streaked with eerie, rainbow-colored hues—but there was no pain on her face.
In her pale, open hand was a small pouch of pitch-black powder.
Xiao Yuan cautiously leaned in and gave it a sniff.
Gag!
He immediately felt dizzy and retched.
Quickly, he activated the Heavenly Flame to burn away the traces of poison he had inhaled. Then he pulled out a handkerchief, removed the pouch from her hand, and wiped the powder off her fingers and lips.
"That's some potent poison."
After cleaning up, he remarked with genuine awe.
By his estimation, even a Dou Shi-level expert would probably die on the spot from this dose.
Looking at the mix of black powder and bright lipstick on the cloth, Xiao Yuan sighed and tossed it aside. Then he picked up the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture and flipped through it.
He skimmed past the poison recipes and landed on the section he needed:
"Calamity Poison Body—a rare innate poison physique that enhances strength by absorbing poison.
Identification method: a thin seven-colored line below the navel. As the body accumulates toxicity, the line grows toward the heart. When it reaches the heart, the body reaches peak power—but will also suffer the agony of a thousand poisons devouring the flesh."
Rubbing his temples, Xiao Yuan muttered.
This Calamity Poison Body... was somewhat similar to his Five Element Qi Vessels.
Both could absorb medicinal energy to grow stronger.
But while hers could only absorb toxins, his Five Qi Vessels could draw energy from any compatible element—with no major side effects. At most, he needed to compress excess Dou Qi.
And now, with the Heavenly Flame, even that wasn't hard.
Still, it was a shame Xiao Yixian had chosen this path.
"...Sigh."
He exhaled again. When he looked over, he saw the colors on her cheeks fading.
Soon, her tightly shut eyes slowly opened. She turned her head and looked at her hand.
"?"
She was clearly confused to see her hand clean and empty. Then, she saw a familiar, infuriating hand reach out and take hers.
Raising her head, she saw Xiao Yuan's calm and gentle face.
"Ah! Who let you in?! You pervert! What are you trying to do to me?!"
With a sharp cry, she struggled to pull her hand away.
"Sigh... isn't this a bit much, even for you?"
Xiao Yuan sighed and sat by the window, one hand holding hers, the other waving the Seven-Colored Scroll.
"Calamity Poison Body? So this is why you were so confident about being able to poison me?"
He stared into her eyes with a teasing smirk.
"If you already know, why are you asking? How else am I supposed to kill you?"
She pouted stubbornly.
"You've got a rainbow line on your lower belly? What's it look like?"
Xiao Yuan asked as he looked with mock curiosity at her slender waist.
"Don't you dare! Or I'll poison you right now!"
Blushing, she clutched her stomach protectively, glaring at him with a mix of fear and defiance.
But deep in her eyes—there was a flicker of worry.
"Tch, do you think I'm afraid?"
Xiao Yuan chuckled.
"The Scripture says it clearly—I'll eventually become a living poison, kill anyone I touch."
She growled, seemingly unconvinced herself.
"Heh. If I dare touch you now, I'll dare touch you later. In fact... I might even be curious to taste what a Calamity Poison Body feels like."
Xiao Yuan reached out and lifted her chin, smiling as he looked at her pale pink lips.
"Pervert!"
She slapped his hand away and turned her head, cheeks red.
But in her eyes—no longer facing him—was a hint of relief.
His words might've been cheeky, but at least he didn't treat her any differently even after learning about her condition.
"Alright, enough. Clean yourself up—we need to cook. Don't think just because you took some poison that I won't make you help with dinner."
Xiao Yuan let go of her hand, stood up, and walked to the door.
Xiao Yixian turned and stared at his back, slightly dazed.
This guy... was starting to look kind of charming.
(END CHAPTER)
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