Bab 60: Chapter 60: In Hand, Choice
"When the poison body erupts, within a thousand miles, all life is extinguished, and the owner of the poison body dies a painful death as myriad poisons ravage the heart. There is no cure — a tragic and lamentable fate..."
"However, every calamity holds a sliver of hope. By chance, one might entirely control the poison body, enabling manipulation of the internal poison at will."
"This method of control is known as the Poison Pill Method, which involves gathering all the accumulated toxins within the body... Eventually, they are transformed into a poison pill inside the body. Once the poison pill is formed, the poison body becomes a truly terrifying constitution, with remarkable future accomplishments!"
"The refinement of the poison pill generally requires three items."
"First, three types of different flames are needed. Second, a tier-seven Heaven Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast's magic core. Third, Bodhi Transforming Body Saliva, and finally the poison pill is condensed using a special technique..."
Wei Yang carefully studied the content, noting down each word meticulously.
With this method, Xian'er would have no more worries.
At the same time, Wei Yang found it somewhat peculiar; the Poison Pill Method seemed somewhat similar to the condensation of a Golden Pill.
Moments later.
Wei Yang closed the scroll, shut his eyes, and silently recited the content in his mind. After confirming there were no mistakes, he opened his eyes.
He floated the scroll back to Medicine Elder, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you, Senior."
Medicine Elder casually put away the scroll, gently stroked his long beard, and said indifferently, "We merely took what we each needed."
Wei Yang nodded and didn't say more.
His goal achieved, he let out a sigh of relief.
With the Poison Pill Method in hand, he only needed to gather the required items in the future. Once he helped Xian'er successfully form the poison pill within her body, she would at least become a Dou Saint!
Having a companion to support each other along the climb to the peak is such a fortunate thing.
On the path of growth, why do some people gradually drift apart from you?
Some choose different paths, while others can't keep up with each other's pace, whether it's you or them...
...
After finishing his own matters, Wei Yang walked to the side and signaled to Xiao Yan and Medicine Elder.
It was their turn to perform.
Stretching lightly, Xiao Yan felt quite relaxed, as if the weight pressing on his heart had been lifted.
He took a long breath and looked at Medicine Elder, saying, "Senior Yao, although I don't know why you're in my mother's relics, if you want to stay in the ring and continue absorbing my Dou Qi while I sustain you..."
"If that's the case, I suggest you find another host, I can't afford to sustain you."
As he spoke, Xiao Yan gestured toward Wei Yang with his eyes, "I think Mr. Wei could meet your needs."
Wei Yang glanced sidelong at Xiao Yan.
Are you sure about this, kid? Seriously?
If I really took Medicine Elder away, don't cry.
With your current strength, having only three stages of Dou Qi at fifteen years old, what would you use to face the Yun Lan Sect in three years without Medicine Elder's help? Rely on sheer willpower?
Of course, even if Wei Yang wanted to, Medicine Elder probably wouldn't agree to go with him.
Thinking of this, Wei Yang couldn't help but look at Medicine Elder with some curiosity.
He wanted to see if there was any chance. If Medicine Elder really chose to go with him...
Well then.
...
At this moment, Medicine Elder, to be honest, felt a flicker of hesitation in his heart yet again.
After all, comparing Wei Yang and Xiao Yan was like night and day.
Currently, without question, Wei Yang's conditions were far superior.
But ultimately, Medicine Elder bit his tongue, steeled his heart, and discarded all tempting thoughts.
Looking at Xiao Yan, who was pretending to be calm but had a trace of nervousness hidden deep in his eyes, then glanced at Wei Yang, who was curious, Medicine Elder chuckled, "You two little fellows."
Finally, Medicine Elder's gaze settled on Xiao Yan. He stroked a strand of his beard and smiled, "Xiao Yan, since I have fully awakened, I naturally will not continue to absorb your Dou Qi in the future. At least, not without your permission."
Xiao Yan rolled his eyes and snorted without speaking.
In truth, deep down, he felt a surge of excitement and relief, letting out a long sigh.
Medicine Elder had made his choice.
"Tsk." Seeing this, Wei Yang shook his head slightly and turned to leave, "I'm leaving, you two take your time chatting."
"Mr. Wei." Xiao Yan opened his mouth but stopped short.
Without looking back, Wei Yang waved his hand, "Since the matter is settled, I should go. I'll be back in half a year."
"In this world, there are few friends I truly acknowledge... You are one of them." Wei Yang's somewhat carefree figure gradually disappeared into the forest, leaving only a sound floating through.
"Wei, Brother Wei." Xiao Yan looked toward the direction where Wei Yang disappeared, his expression complex, murmuring softly.
At this moment, he truly recognized this friend.
"Now that my talent has been restored!" Xiao Yan clenched his fists, a smile appearing at the corners of his mouth, "Brother Wei, just wait, I will surely catch up with you. Fighting side by side and drinking at the peak... I'm really looking forward to it!"
"This little fellow Wei has a good disposition." Medicine Elder also smiled fondly, stroking his beard and sighing inwardly.
But genius or not, they all have their pride.
Medicine Elder himself was torn!
After being dormant for a decade or two, he couldn't find anyone suitable to his liking.
Then suddenly, there were two excellent choices.
If not for the slight advantage of prior acquaintance with Xiao Yan, Medicine Elder would have chosen Wei Yang without hesitation.
Such is fate.
Medicine Elder shook his head with a sigh, then collected his thoughts and looked at Xiao Yan, "Young man, don't just stand there. Wei Yang is already at the peak of Dou Ling, while you are only at the third stage of Dou Qi. If you want to catch up with him, you'll have to work hard."
"You still have the nerve to talk? Had you not absorbed my Dou Qi for three years, would I be where I am? You old rascal!" Xiao Yan's voice reached out, full of gritted teeth.
"Do you want to become an alchemist..."
"What, hmm? An alchemist?!"
"Want to learn? Then take me as your master."
The conversation between the old and the young was gently blown away by the breeze on the mountaintop.
...
Walking along the forest path, Wei Yang plucked a leaf at random, gazing at it, his thoughts complex and difficult to describe.
There was some regret, there was some disappointment... But above all, there was a sense of liberation.
He smiled, tossing away the leaf in hand.
For something he never really hoped for, how could there be disappointment?
Thinking of Xiao Yan's performance just now, Wei Yang smiled and tutted softly.
That kid seemed foolish on the surface, but he was sly, calculating in his mind.
Is Xiao Yan dumb?
Certainly not!
From the conversation between Wei Yang and Medicine Elder, he must have already understood and guessed many things.
He naturally realized that Medicine Elder's appearance was an opportunity for him!
An opportunity to change destiny!
He was already fifteen years old and at only the third stage of Dou Qi. Even if his talent returned, so what?
There was only one year left before his coming-of-age ceremony.
And according to the Xiao family's tradition, if a clan member did not reach the seventh stage of Dou Qi by adulthood, they would be sent out to manage some of the family's businesses elsewhere.
That would be equivalent to exile, being abandoned by the family.
In just one year, relying solely on his diligent cultivation, he certainly couldn't leap from the third stage of Dou Qi to the seventh stage of Dou Qi.
Dou Qi could only be cultivated according to the rules, with no shortcuts, almost a common belief.
Cultivators at this stage had extremely fragile meridians and could hardly withstand the rush of medicinal energy from pills.
If the medicinal power were too strong, it would lead to a tragic end of snapped tendons.
Furthermore, this was a stage for laying foundations, and premature elevation was highly discouraged.
More so because today he impulsively made a three-year appointment with Nalan Yanran.
Nalan Yanran was now a three-star Dou Zhe, and with her talent and the Cloud Orchid Sect's vast resources, in three years...
What would he take to face the Yun Lan Sect in the appointment?
To be humiliated again in public?
Or directly commit suicide as an apology?
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