Evil Wind City, five li outside the city, in a short pavilion providing rest for travelers.
Moonlight bathed the pavilion railings, and stars dotted the eaves. The two who had been separated for a long time turned over three years of time into a long chat.
"Do I feel very unfamiliar to you now?"
The Little Fairy Doctor's voice was slightly hoarse, as if she hadn't spoken for a very long time.
The current her was like a completely different person from the Little Fairy Doctor who used to stand on a wooden box behind the counter of the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion, seeing patients and giving consultations.
Whether it was her temperament, figure, or strength.
It was like this in all aspects.
"The change is indeed big, but not unfamiliar. Because of me, you embarked on this path early. If even I couldn't recognize you immediately, then I would be a very unqualified friend."
Chen Xiao shook his head. As early as when they parted, he had anticipated that their reunion would be like this.
Moreover, deep down, he felt that the Little Fairy Doctor's current appearance was truly beautiful.
Hearing this, the Little Fairy Doctor smiled faintly, and the worry in her heart dissipated.
Taking off the thin veil covering her face and letting the night wind blow it away, the Little Fairy Doctor let out a long breath. One could clearly feel that she was much more relaxed.
"The atmosphere of the Chu Yun Empire is very harmful. In the past few years, I have killed many people and experienced many things. The words 'cold and ruthless' have almost eroded me. Fortunately, you came early. If it were a few more years, I probably wouldn't dare to see you, so that you could forever keep that kind Little Fairy Doctor in your heart."
"Past, present, future. I prefer the latter two words. So, you can discard your thoughts."
"Future..."
The Little Fairy Doctor murmured, a hint of confusion on her face.
She was no longer the ignorant physician from the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion. Coming to the Chu Yun Empire had given her a deeper understanding of the Woeful Poison Body.
At the same time, she also knew how difficult it was to obtain the things Chen Xiao had mentioned back then that could change her destiny.
She had been paying attention in the past few years, but her gains were infinitely close to zero, causing her confidence to wane day by day.
Sensing the wavering in the Little Fairy Doctor's heart, Chen Xiao flipped his palm, and a scroll fell into his hand.
"I came to find you this time not just to simply see you, but also to tell you some good news."
Saying this, Chen Xiao handed the scroll to the Little Fairy Doctor.
Taking it and examining it, a look of astonishment quickly appeared on the Little Fairy Doctor's increasingly delicate and moving face.
"The specific method for condensing a Poison Pill!"
The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes lit up slightly. The spark of hope that had been almost extinguished by reality was rekindled at this moment.
Just as Yao Chen had said, this method for the Poison Pill was a glimmer of hope!
But no matter how slim, there was progress after all!
"I'll tell you another piece of good news. I know the whereabouts of many Heavenly Flames. I have already found a talented Alchemist and refined the first one. The second and third ones won't take too long to acquire either. Moreover, in the Black-Corner Region, there are clues to the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, and I have also inquired about the specific location of the final seventh-tier Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast."
Listening to Chen Xiao's narration, the Little Fairy Doctor's red lips parted slightly, too surprised to speak for a moment.
She had never expected that something she had no clue about would make such progress overnight. It seemed that breaking her destiny was already very, very close.
At this moment, the spark that had just ignited in her heart had become a raging inferno!
Putting away the scroll, the Little Fairy Doctor smiled brightly. Under Chen Xiao's stunned gaze, she threw herself into his embrace. Unfortunately, before Chen Xiao could fully savor the moment, she pulled away.
"Thank you! This is truly the last time."
"Right now, I feel like I've survived a catastrophe. Suddenly getting so much good news feels like a dream. Thankfully, the touch tells me it's all real!"
Chen Xiao was speechless and joked, "Next time you pounce on me, give me a heads-up. I didn't even react."
"Dream on!"
The Little Fairy Doctor rolled her eyes at him, then her tone became slightly more serious.
"The Woeful Poison Body is not suitable for close contact. Until I can completely control it, keeping a distance is the right thing to do."
Chen Xiao nodded; he naturally understood this point.
Not dwelling on the topic, Chen Xiao changed the subject and extended an invitation.
"Come with me to the Black-Corner Region. Although it's not as overrun with poison masters as the Chu Yun Empire, the resources there are definitely not inferior to here. Moreover, you'll be able to know the progress firsthand."
"Okay!"
Without the slightest hesitation, the Little Fairy Doctor nodded directly.
Although she had spent a lot of effort secretly arranging things in the Chu Yun Empire to gain more resources, she felt no regret in abandoning them now.
She also wanted to contribute to collecting the materials needed to condense the Poison Pill.
Chen Xiao was not surprised by her decision and said with a smile, "Since that's the case, there's no need for us to rush to catch up. We'll have plenty of time to talk slowly in the future. Let's go back to Evil Wind City. I'll introduce you to a few friends."
...
A quarter of an hour later.
In an inn within the city.
Although there were five or six people gathered together, not a single person spoke.
After Chen Xiao's introduction, the Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan and the others had a preliminary acquaintance, and their attitudes towards each other were very friendly.
The reason no one was speaking at the moment was simply because they were somewhat shocked.
Even Cao Xi, who was a Dou Zong expert, felt a little dazed right now.
Since meeting Chen Xiao, he had discovered that this Northwest Continent was simply a land of outstanding people.
It was one thing for Chen Xiao, a seven-star Dou Wang under sixteen, to appear, but then there was Zi Yan beside him, who was very likely a Void Ancient Dragon.
Just when he had finally accepted this fact, now another person appeared who was also not old, definitely not over twenty, and was a nine-star Dou Wang!
One, two, three...
The repeated unexpected occurrences left Cao Xi completely bewildered. Why could this barren Northwest Continent produce so many freaks?
Could it be a coincidence, and all the monsters in the entire Northwest Continent had gathered together?
But even so, it was a little terrifying to think about!
Hai Bo Dong was equally shaken, feeling more and more that his decision to leave the Jia Ma Empire this time was the right one.
If you don't step out of your comfort zone, you'll never know what the outside world is like!
The silence lasted for a while, and it was Zi Yan who finally broke it.
"Sister Medusa, Sister Cao Ying, plus Sister Little Fairy Doctor, hehe, the journey ahead definitely won't be boring!"
Zi Yan was naturally friendly, and everyone present knew her personality well.
As for the Little Fairy Doctor, it was her first time meeting Zi Yan, and hearing her incredibly natural address, she was slightly taken aback.
Immediately, she remembered Qing Lin, whom she had met once at the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion when she was with Chen Xiao.
Compared to the well-behaved and cute Qing Lin, this Zi Yan was much more lively and energetic.
But, they were both quite likable.
Just as Zi Yan said, with the addition of the Little Fairy Doctor, the journey ahead became much livelier.
She was like a group favorite, revolving around Cao Ying and the Little Fairy Doctor every day, chatting here for a while, chatting there for a while. Although she was the most leisurely one, she gave the illusion that she was incredibly busy...
In this atmosphere, the group traveled for half a month and finally stopped briefly outside the Black Domain Great Plains, the gateway to the Black-Corner Region.
It wasn't because they encountered the terrifying Black Storm, but simply because Chen Xiao was about to break through!
From a seven-star Dou Wang to an eight-star Dou Wang, it was a natural progression.
Immediately after, Chen Xiao didn't hesitate to take out the Dou Ling Pill given by the Cao Family and consume it.
And the result did not disappoint him either.
"Nine-star Dou Wang!"
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