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Within the secluded valley, Lin Feng and Xiao Yixian had lived in peaceful isolation for half a month.
During this time, thanks to Lin Feng's proactive approach, his relationship with Xiao Yixian had grown much closer.
However, breaking through to Dou Shi turned out to be more challenging than Lin Feng had anticipated. Despite cultivating in the valley, where his Dou Qi became increasingly refined and condensed, the feeling of a breakthrough still eluded him.
Frustrated by his slow progress, Lin Feng continued his training while also improving his alchemy skills using the herbs from Boss Yao's Storage Ring and the medicinal plants found within the valley.
Whenever Lin Feng practiced alchemy, the most enthusiastic spectator was undoubtedly Xiao Yixian.
As long as he was refining pills, she was always present.
However, she wasn't merely taking advantage of his skills for free. In return, she took responsibility for preparing their meals and ensuring Lin Feng had fresh clothes to wear.
That evening, Lin Feng ended his meditation and stepped out of the hut.
At that moment, he happened to see Xiao Yixian returning from herb gathering, a woven basket in her arms.
She had a light green cloth wrapped around her head, giving her the appearance of a beautiful village girl.
"You must be hungry. I'll start cooking now," Xiao Yixian said playfully, flashing him a smile.
She then knelt by the stone stove, rolled up her sleeves, and skillfully started a fire, preparing the ingredients with practiced ease.
Seated on a nearby rock, Lin Feng watched her hum softly while tending to the fire.
A warm smile spread across his face.
But then, as he thought about the Woeful Poison Body, his smile faded, and his brows furrowed slightly as he muttered, "I wonder if that thing can suppress the Woeful Poison Body… but even if it can, finding it won't be easy."
"Here, eat."
Just as Lin Feng was lost in thought, a delicate jade-like hand appeared before him, offering a wooden bowl. A gentle, feminine voice followed.
"Oh… thanks."
Snapping out of his reverie, Lin Feng accepted the meat soup and began eating heartily.
"Ehehe."
Because of her unique physique, Xiao Yixian's emotions had become more sensitive.
Seeing Lin Feng completely at ease around her, without a trace of wariness, a warmth flickered in her eyes.
For a fleeting moment, she wished that this peaceful life could continue forever.
But as her thoughts turned to the Rainbow Poison Book, her gaze dimmed.
Perhaps… she wasn't meant to have such a life.
After all, Lin Feng was a respected alchemist, while she…
After a long silence, Xiao Yixian suddenly thought of something. She turned to Lin Feng, curiosity flashing in her eyes.
"Lin Feng, why do you want to become stronger?"
"Hm?"
Lin Feng wiped his mouth and set down the empty bowl, slightly surprised by her question.
He turned his gaze to the crackling fire before him, watching as the wood burned and crackled under the flames.
At first, after reincarnating into this world, all he wanted was to use his knowledge to collect treasures, find a peaceful place, buy a residence, and marry a few wives to live comfortably.
But later, when Xiao Yan had forcefully taken Vacuum Hand from him, his desire for strength had only grown stronger.
After a brief silence, he chuckled bitterly. "I don't know… maybe, just so I won't be bullied?"
Xiao Yixian rolled her eyes. "Hmph, the way you acted when we first met—attacking on sight—who would even dare to bully you?"
Lin Feng's mouth twitched as he sighed helplessly, "Why do you always bring that up…"
Then, recalling his past in Wu Tan City, he let out a long sigh.
"A little over a year ago, I stumbled upon a Black Class Dou Technique by chance."
"But another clan's young master found out about it… He threatened me, and I had no choice but to sell it to him—for just a hundred gold coins."
"That guy was too much! Forcing you to sell a Black Class Dou Technique for just a hundred gold coins?"
Xiao Yixian turned slightly, glancing at Lin Feng, whose mood had visibly darkened. She hadn't expected him to have gone through something like that.
"That's why I have to get stronger—so I can take revenge. But for now, it's time to sleep. Tomorrow, I'll be attempting to refine a Second-Tier Qi Recovery Pill. Make sure to come watch."
After glancing at the moon's position and realizing it was getting late, Lin Feng returned to his hut to rest.
"Getting stronger… so you won't be bullied?"
Xiao Yixian murmured softly, recalling the contents of the Rainbow Poison Book.
The next morning, Lin Feng stepped out of his hut, stretching. He noticed that Xiao Yixian's room remained shut.
That was unusual—she was always the first to arrive when he refined pills.
Feeling a bit puzzled, he called out toward her hut.
"Xiao Yixian, I'm about to start refining! Aren't you coming to watch?"
Silence.
After a few moments with no response, Lin Feng's heart sank.
Could it be…?
His expression changed drastically. Without hesitation, he rushed to the hut's door, grabbed a wooden stick nearby, and used it to push the door open.
The moment the door creaked open, a thick cloud of grayish toxic mist billowed out.
Even though he stood several meters away, Lin Feng immediately felt a wave of discomfort wash over him, forcing him to step back.
Looking down at the wooden stick in his hand, he noticed that the end, which had been exposed to the mist, was already corroding, leaving behind deep, pitted marks.
Lin Feng smacked his lips in awe.
Damn… the Woeful Poison Body isn't a joke!
Once the poisonous mist had fully dispersed, Lin Feng quickly swallowed a detoxification pill before stepping inside.
His gaze swept across the dimly lit room.
On the bed, Xiao Yixian lay with her eyes tightly shut.
Her usually rosy complexion was now marred by an eerie seven-colored hue.
"So, it really has awakened…"
Lin Feng's gaze fell upon the Seven-Colored Codex lying on the floor. He picked it up and flipped through the pages until he reached the final passage.
The Woeful Poison Body, a unique and rare constitution, allows its bearer to rapidly increase their strength by absorbing toxins.
The key trait of this body is a faint seven-colored line that appears on the lower abdomen.
As the individual absorbs more poisons, the line extends toward the heart.
Once it reaches the heart, the Woeful Poison Body enters its strongest state… but at the same time, the bearer will experience the unimaginable agony of Ten Thousand Poisons Devouring the Body.
Lin Feng sighed and set the codex down on a small wooden table in the center of the room.
He then sat down on a nearby wooden stool, watching over Xiao Yixian as he waited for her to wake up.
Time passed slowly.
Gradually, the seven-colored hues on Xiao Yixian's face began to fade.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, her tightly shut eyes fluttered open.
Her delicate fingers trembled slightly.
She glanced at the pitch-black poison that had seeped onto her sheets.
Her lips curled into a bitter smile.
Then, as the bitterness in her heart grew, Xiao Yixian suddenly pulled the blanket over her head.
From beneath the covers came a soft, muffled sobbing.
"…I lost control again… I really am cursed."
Lin Feng sat quietly in his chair, listening to her quiet, heartbroken sobs.
His emotions were conflicted.
On one hand, he had hoped for her physique to awaken—after all, with their close relationship, in a few years, he would have a formidable ally.
On the other hand, seeing her in such despair made him feel guilty.
Was he being selfish?
Lin Feng slowly stood up and moved toward the bed.
Sitting on the edge, he gently patted the blanket covering Xiao Yixian.
At his touch, the blanket was suddenly thrown aside.
Xiao Yixian's tear-streaked face emerged, her red-rimmed eyes locking onto the young man sitting beside her.
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