After calming Xiao Yixian and Zi Yan, Liu Xi picked a random room to rest in.
After everything that had happened — battling Han Feng, diving into magma, and fighting off the Fire Lizards — even with the Fallen Heart Flame's energy supporting him, he was completely exhausted in both body and spirit.
"Little friend, your courage truly knows no bounds! If I'm not mistaken, that girl who sticks so closely to you seems to possess the legendary Woeful Poison Body."
Yao Tianhuo, who had remained silent since entering the room, suddenly floated out from the ring, clicking his tongue in amazement as he looked at Liu Xi.
Liu Xi secretly sighed in his heart. Even as a remnant soul, a Dou Zun's insight was frighteningly sharp. He said lightly, "Elder Yao, don't speak nonsense. How could Xian'er have the traits of the Woeful Poison Body?"
Seeing that Liu Xi did not admit it, Yao Tianhuo chuckled awkwardly and replied, "Little friend, don't misunderstand. I hold no ill will toward the Woeful Poison Body. I only recognized it because, in my youth, I had a close friend who bore the same constitution. Though that young lady's traits haven't yet fully manifested, her aura is remarkably similar."
"I see." Liu Xi's expression softened slightly, and he smiled faintly. "Then Elder Yao must have a reason for mentioning this. Is there something you wish to advise me on?"
Yao Tianhuo hesitated for a moment, then sighed softly. His old, faint face revealed a trace of sorrow as he spoke, "Since you know of the Woeful Poison Body, you should also know the fate that comes with it. The deeper your feelings grow, the greater the pain will be in the end. I too… once made that mistake."
Liu Xi paused mid-step and turned to meet Yao Tianhuo's gaze. "Thank you for the warning, senior. Xian'er's condition already has a solution. It's called the Poison Pill Method."
Yao Tianhuo was slightly startled. He had roamed the continent for countless years and never found such a method. He didn't know which genius could have created something like that.
"Hehe, if that's so, then I wish you success, little friend. Incidentally, I once created a technique to temporarily suppress the Woeful Poison Body. If you ever have need of it, just tell me."
After speaking, Yao Tianhuo drifted back into the ring, sighing quietly. "It's a pity about that old friend of mine…"
Seeing this, Liu Xi shook his head. "Hopefully, I'll never need to use that technique. The Poison Pill Method should be in Yao Chen's ring. Next time, I must get my hands on it. The Sky Poison Dragon Scorpion Beast is in Central Plains, and I'll also need the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva. That sect… it's called the Black Emperor Sect, right?"
He reached the bedside, removed his shoes and outer robe, then lay down. Before closing his eyes, he murmured to himself, "I'll find a chance to check it out."
He then fell into a deep sleep.
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He didn't wake until the sun was high in the sky.
Stretching as he stepped out of the room, he felt his fatigue completely swept away.
Waiting outside, Xiao Yixian greeted him with a bright smile. "Young Master, you're awake! A while ago, an Elder came looking for you. You were still sleeping, so I didn't disturb you."
"You've worked hard, Xian'er. Which Elder was it? I'll go see him right away," Liu Xi said with a smile.
"He said it was the Grand Elder."
"The Grand Elder? I'll head there immediately."
Liu Xi was momentarily surprised, then left quickly.
Today, the Inner Academy was alive with rebuilding. Everywhere he looked, students and Elders were busy restoring what had been destroyed.
As Liu Xi walked through, everyone who saw him would stop their work and bow respectfully.
His deeds from last night — holding off both Han Feng and the Invisible Flame Python alone — had already spread throughout the academy.
When he arrived at the pavilion where the Grand Elder resided, Elder Qin Xuan was waiting outside. Upon seeing Liu Xi, he stepped forward respectfully. "Elder Liu, I'll never forget the favor of the medicine you gave me last night."
Liu Xi smiled and waved it off. "Elder Qin, there's no need for such courtesy. Han Feng's attack involved me as well — it's only right that I helped."
"A debt is still a debt. The Grand Elder is waiting inside, come with me." Qin Xuan smiled and pushed open the door.
"Of course."
Liu Xi followed him upstairs to the second floor, where Su Qian was waiting.
As soon as he entered, Liu Xi spoke first. "Grand Elder, my apologies for being late. I was too tired last night…"
Su Qian smiled warmly. "No need to apologize. It's nothing serious. Yesterday I was so focused on checking the Fallen Heart Flame's condition that I didn't have time to see you."
Liu Xi's heart skipped a beat. Did he notice that I switched the Fallen Heart Flame? Should I admit it? It's not a big deal anyway.
Su Qian's tone suddenly deepened. "That Han Feng… he's truly dead, yes?"
"So it's about Han Feng." Liu Xi raised his right hand, showing the blue ring on his finger, and said with a smile, "He's dead. Fell into the magma — not even ashes left. Only this Neather Sea Storage Ring remains."
Su Qian's expression shifted subtly as he looked at the ring. "That ring caused quite a stir when it appeared in the Black-Corner Region. Han Feng paid a heavy price to obtain it. Now, all his years of accumulation have ended up in your hands."
At that, Liu Xi brightened with excitement. "Grand Elder, his collection truly is impressive. So many high-tier pill recipes! Once I raise my strength a bit more, becoming a 7th Tier Alchemist will be just a matter of time."
Su Qian laughed. "Good! That villain dared invade our Inner Academy — it's fitting that his legacy now benefits us."
His expression soon hardened, his voice turning cold. "But though the ringleader is dead, the rest can't be spared. If we don't teach the Black-Corner Region's scum a lesson, they'll think Jia Nan Academy is an easy target."
Liu Xi stepped forward earnestly. "What are your plans, Grand Elder? Han Feng came for me — I should take part as well."
"This time, we'll strike with thunderous force. Every faction from the Black-Corner Region that dared invade our academy will be annihilated, root and branch, so they'll remember that Jia Nan Academy is not to be trifled with."
As Su Qian spoke, the aura of a Dou Zong surged outward, pressing down heavily on Liu Xi and Qin Xuan, revealing the elder's unshakable resolve.
Moments later, the pressure vanished as if it had never been, replaced by a faint smile. "You're a high-ranking alchemist, Liu Xi. Stay here and focus on your refining. Fighting and killing isn't your task — the academy doesn't lack a single Dou Wang-level fighter."
Liu Xi shook his head, smiling slightly. "Grand Elder shouldn't judge only by appearances. With the power of the Heavenly Flames I command, I can battle a Dou Huang."
He deliberately downplayed himself, not mentioning that he could already match a peak Dou Huang.
"Can fight a Dou Huang?" Qin Xuan was stunned speechless. He had cultivated for decades and was only a Dou Wang himself.
Su Qian was also surprised. For the academy, a Dou Huang was already a formidable combatant. But considering Liu Xi had absorbed the Fallen Heart Flame's power, it wasn't unreasonable.
After a moment's thought, Su Qian nodded with a faint smile. "Since you have the will, then go. But remember — your safety comes first."
"In that case, Grand Elder, may I bring Zi Yan along?"
"Zi Yan, huh? That's fine. Just be careful."
A smile crept onto Liu Xi's face. He bowed deeply. "Thank you, Grand Elder."
With his concealment techniques and Zi Yan's ability to tear through space, they could easily wander through other sects' treasure vaults — freely and without trace.
Then he suddenly remembered — Xiao Yixian's Woeful Poison Body had already awakened early. If they waited another five or six years for the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva to appear at auction, her poison body would have erupted long before then. He had to secure it in advance.
(End of Chapter)
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