This afternoon, Queen Medusa of the Snake-People Race visited the Jia Ma Empire. Our representative, Chen Guan, personally met with her for talks. The two sides reached a strategic agreement on hunting down the guardians of the Hall of Souls and aiding Medusa's evolution. They are now poised to launch in-depth cooperation. This marks a small step in friendship between Ambassador Chen Guan and Her Majesty the Queen, but a giant leap for the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-People Race. Let us look forward to it.
After discussing the details with Queen Medusa, Chen Guan was in a remarkably good mood.
When he returned to the inn, he saw the little girl lying on the table, muttering to herself. The moment she saw him return, she sprang up as if on a hidden spring.
"Master!"
"Well, the Wang brothers are gone. It's boring, right?"
"It's okay! I can play with Erlong."
Following her line of sight, Chen Guan saw the fire snake coiled around her wrist, its two heads peeking out from beneath her cuffs. If one didn't look closely, it would be easy to miss.
"Erlong, is that the name you gave it?"
"Yes, Master! What do you think? I originally wanted to call it Lingshuang, but Uncle Dalang said that wasn't domineering enough, so I wanted to change it to something mightier."
Chen Guan smiled and nodded. "Very good."
It truly is good.
"Come on, I'll introduce you to a sister. I'll be busy in the Magical Beast Mountain Range these next few days and might stay there for a while. If you get bored, go play with her."
"Oh~"
Hearing that he was leaving again, the little girl's spirits visibly dampened, but she nodded obediently and followed him.
The inn was not far from the Ten Thousand Medicine House, and they arrived quickly.
Needless to say, the person he intended to introduce her to was naturally Xiao Yi Xian.
Nearly two months had passed since they last saw each other, yet their farewell felt as recent as yesterday.
Time seemed to fly. He went upstairs and found the Little Fairy Doctor's clinic door closed. It was unlike her to close shop at this hour.
Moreover, he could sense that someone was inside.
A bad feeling stirring in his heart, Chen Guan raised his hand and knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" a vigilant voice called out.
"It's for the Fire Fox."
There was silence for two seconds before a slightly flustered reply came.
"Wait a minute. Just a moment."
Hearing the somewhat panicked answer, Chen Guan sighed softly. He had originally planned to return and help her activate her Woeful Poison Body, knowing there might be risks involved.
But now, it seemed unnecessary.
The poisonous body had already been successfully activated. For a short period, she would be safe from its immediate dangers, but this also meant that the innocent Little Fairy Doctor was gone forever.
From now on, she would begin her relentless fight against destiny.
Without keeping them waiting long, the Little Fairy Doctor opened the door.
Everything seemed the same as before, but the unhealthy paleness on her face betrayed her.
"You're back. Hey, who is she?"
The Little Fairy Doctor felt a pang of guilt. She simply offered a quick greeting and turned her gaze to the girl following Chen Guan.
Chen Guan understood her unspoken thoughts but chose not to expose them. He looked at Qing Lin and prompted her to introduce herself.
"Hello, sister. My name is Qing Lin, and I am the young master's maid."
The girl's transformation was immense.
If this had happened two months ago, she would probably have been hesitant and dared not look up. But now, she even dared to secretly glance at the other person, wondering about her relationship with the young master.
The Little Fairy Doctor offered a polite and gentle smile, nodded in response, and invited them in.
"My name is Qing Yi Xian, and some also call me Xiao Yi Xian. You can call me whatever you like."
Chen Guan was the last to enter. He looked at the two girls as if they were a famous painting, already envisioning a title for it in his mind.
A Gathering of Extraordinary Souls!
There were three individuals, two with unique physiques. Chen Guan, an ordinary person by comparison, felt a touch of being 'out of tune' with them.
Pulling a chair over casually and sitting down, Chen Guan shook off all distracting thoughts and asked with some curiosity.
"Your name is Qing Yi Xian? How is it I've never heard of you before?"
Seeing that he didn't mention her Woeful Poison Body, the Little Fairy Doctor breathed a sigh of relief. She resumed her usual confident demeanor, raising her chin with a smug little expression. "Of course you haven't heard it, because this is a name I just gave myself recently. It's different here in Qingshan Town, with so many transient people. I don't want to be called 'Little Fairy Doctor' by strangers, as if they know me intimately."
"Well, you're right, it's quite good," Chen Guan complimented, thinking her explanation made perfect sense, without noticing any deeper meaning.
He was more shocked by the Little Fairy Doctor's strength than by her new, innocuous name.
The moment he sensed her cultivation, Chen Guan didn't know how to express the complexity in his heart.
In just two months, she had already reached the eighth stage of Dou Zhi Qi!
This was the result even though the Little Fairy Doctor hadn't obtained many of the precious medicinal herbs from the original cave and thus couldn't prepare more poisons as she had in another timeline.
The word "genius" seemed to lose all meaning in comparison.
"I still need to stay in the Magical Beast Mountain Range for a few days. Please take care of this girl. I'll take you back to the Imperial Capital when I return."
"Master, I can take care of myself, but during the day, I will come to keep Sister Qing Yi Xian company."
The girl was very considerate, wanting to prove she wasn't a burden.
The Little Fairy Doctor said nothing. She was silent for a few seconds before looking up, meeting Chen Guan's eyes directly.
"I will take good care of Qing Lin and wait for you to return, but I'm sorry, I don't want to go to the Imperial Capital with you."
Chen Guan also grew serious, waiting for her explanation.
"You know, I possess the Woeful Poison Body. When I break through to the Dou Zhe realm, I will have a rare poisonous Dou Qi. However, the Jia Ma Empire isn't truly suitable for my cultivation. These past few days, I've asked many people and learned that poison masters are very sought after in the Izumo Empire. For others, that environment is very harsh, but for me, it is the ideal place to cultivate."
"I had planned to leave a few days ago, but I was worried you might be concerned, so I waited to meet you and explain everything in person. Once I get there, I will contact your sister, Princess Yao Ye, if I have the chance. Think of me as an undercover agent for you, if you will."
The Little Fairy Doctor said this jokingly, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
Seeing the young man frowning in thought, she immediately added, "I want to become stronger as soon as possible. It would be too unfair to leave it all to you. I want to contribute as soon as possible, otherwise, I won't be at peace."
"And I can guarantee that I will control myself. If the poisonous body shows signs of erupting, I will contact you immediately. This concerns my life, and I won't act stubbornly."
Her joke, however, was not funny.
Under the Little Fairy Doctor's pleading gaze, Chen Guan nodded helplessly.
Having said that, Xiao Yi Xian had obviously made up her mind, and Chen Guan now understood her personality quite well.
The only reason he had been worried was because of the future experiences he knew the Little Fairy Doctor would face.
Now, she was not yet the 'Poisonous Woman' of his memories. Given her age and current strength, she was bound to face suffering if she went to the Izumo Empire alone.
She needed to grow!
Her Woeful Poison Body destined her for an extraordinary path, and Chen Guan truly hoped she would mature and grow into her full potential.
"It's a deal. When I return, I'll give you a gift as a reward for your service as an undercover agent. When we dismantle the Izumo Empire, you will be a great hero."
"Then I look forward to it."
(End of Chapter)
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