The poisons here could not be fully neutralized by ordinary detoxification pills or antidotes—they could only be suppressed. The toxicity wasn't especially violent, but rather tenacious and eroding, like maggots gnawing on the bones.
"Divine Doctor Yi, I can't suppress the poison any longer. Please help remove it."
"Little Doctor Fairy is truly kindhearted. All these years, she's been treating us for free, purging poisons and healing wounds. If it were anyone else with her skills, they'd probably be charging outrageous fees."
"Exactly. We're incredibly fortunate to have Little Doctor Fairy in Green Marsh City. Without her, half of our gains from the wilds would be spent on healing. But she treats us without asking for a single coin."
A group of bounty hunters spoke amongst themselves, their words filled with deep respect. Without Little Doctor Fairy, Green Marsh City would never have become so prosperous, and the bounty hunters' earnings would have been slashed.
The toxins in this region were persistent. Normal antidote pills could do little. According to hunters who tested it, it would take at least three full days of taking detox pills to fully purge the poison.
This naturally increased their operational costs significantly.
In front of Green Marsh City stood a pavilion.
Outside the pavilion was a long line of bounty hunters.
Blackness clouded their faces—not natural, but from poisonous qi. Each was afflicted with serious toxins. Without true essence to suppress the effects and a handful of detox pills, they would have long perished from the venom.
Inside the pavilion sat a young girl in white, her face calm and smiling. Before her were poisoned bounty hunters. She held a jade tome in her hand, which glowed with ancient script:
Medical Canon!
This tome was clearly a magical treasure—and even more, a divine ability linked to a Life Diagram. It was a special artifact that could store a variety of medical divine abilities. Each time a new technique was added, a new page appeared. To activate it, one simply needed to channel the tome, and the ability would be cast instantly.
Under the research of Sun Simiao and many medical masters, the art of medicine had flourished in Great Yi. The military even had a dedicated medical corps to support and treat soldiers, greatly enhancing the field's prominence.
The first batch of medical cultivators in Great Yi were actual physicians and healers with profound medical experience. Their cultivation naturally progressed rapidly, mastering the art's essence.
The Medical Canon was the core treasure of all medical cultivators—both an ordinary and essential one. Though it was called a medical tome, it was equally capable of storing toxicology techniques and divine poison arts. A cultivator could specialize in medicine, poison, or both.
Never underestimate a medical cultivator—they could be deadly if provoked.
"Poison Devour!"
The girl lightly tapped the tome, and a divine glow enveloped ten hunters before her. Multi-colored venomous vapors were drawn from their bodies and absorbed into the Medical Canon.
This was a Poison Dao Divine Ability.
The essence of the Poison Dao lay in its core—some had a Pool of Ten Thousand Venoms, others a Cauldron or Tree of Venom. These cores amplified poison arts and allowed cultivators to collect and refine toxins, enhancing their techniques. They were both the roots and vessels of toxicology cultivation.
In fact, such poison arts could be even more effective at detoxification than traditional medicine.
Clearly, Little Doctor Fairy was a pragmatist—she used what worked, without bias.
After drawing out most of the poison, she activated another ability from the tome. A green light bathed the poisoned hunters. In the glow, their wounds closed and their vitality surged.
Medical Divine Ability – Rebirth of All Things!
This ability restored vitality and promoted natural healing, rejuvenating body and spirit. It was imbued with the philosophy of traditional medicine.
This Little Doctor Fairy's name was Yi Shuo.
Yi Shuo was no ordinary person. In history, she left behind a legacy of legends. She hailed from the Han dynasty, famed during the time of Emperor Wu. Born into a family of doctors, she had extraordinary talent and deep love for medicine. From a young age, she freely treated the villagers around her with great skill and compassion.
Her fame spread far and wide. Even Emperor Wu once summoned her to treat palace nobles. Her skill was said to rival even the legendary physicians Bian Que and Hua Tuo.
Her name was revered among the people.
After the fusion of the myriad realms, she too was drawn into the Eternal World and later became a citizen of Great Yi. Upon cultivating the Medical Dao, she held firm to her medical ethics—always helping the weak and healing the sick.
This made her immensely respected in Green Marsh City. Countless bounty hunters admired her, and many young men courted her. But she remained focused on the path of medicine, continuing to treat the wounded and poisoned—for free.
"All right, go rest in the city for a day or two and you'll fully recover. Don't return to the marshes too soon. Though the toxins are gone, long-term exposure will weaken your resistance. Next time, the consequences might be worse."
Yi Shuo smiled gently.
"Thank you, Little Doctor Fairy!"
The hunters cupped their fists in sincere gratitude.
Yi Shuo said nothing more and continued treating the next group. Her movements were skilled and practiced.
She had long since grown used to this.
Before long, everyone had been treated.
Yi Shuo smiled softly.
"Little Doctor Fairy, what's your dream?"One young hunter, eyes filled with admiration, suddenly asked.
"My dream is for all the sick in the world to be treated and healed, and to live good lives," Yi Shuo replied calmly. It was both her ideal and her reality.
Shua!!
Just as her words fell, a brilliant divine light burst from the sky over Great Yi.
A Zodiac Star had activated.
A sacred radiance shot down from the heavens, enveloping Yi Shuo completely.
"That light… it's the Zodiac Guardian Spirit!"
"Heavens! Little Doctor Fairy has been chosen as a Zodiac Guardian Spirit. This is unbelievable!"
Everyone around—including the people of Green Marsh City—stared in awe and disbelief. They never thought they would witness the birth of a new Zodiac Warrior.
And the one chosen… was someone they all knew.
Still, none of them were surprised.
They recognized it deep down.
Now they only wondered—which Zodiac Armor had chosen her?
"Do you wish to become a Zodiac Guardian Spirit and inherit the Goat Battle Armor—to become the Goat Warrior?"
A gentle voice echoed in Yi Shuo's mind.
Though surprised, Yi Shuo quickly realized what was happening. The legend of the Zodiac Warriors was well known—those chosen would rise to the heavens in a single leap.
"I do. But… what are the requirements to inherit the Goat Armor?"
Her heart pounded rapidly.
"The Goat Warrior is one of guardianship. The Goat Armor is not built for battle, but rather excels at healing and support. During this time, your every action has been observed. To inherit the Goat Armor, one must possess kindness and compassion. You have been chosen. Congratulations."
The voice of the Aries Armor's spirit was soothing and gentle.
Yi Shuo's deeds and nature were exactly what the Goat Armor sought. She had given freely without asking anything in return. Her heart was kind and selfless. That was the true qualification.
"Please swear the oath."
The Goat Spirit spoke:"I vow to become a Zodiac Guardian Spirit, to inherit the Goat Armor, to protect Great Yi, to protect the human race, to protect the common people. I shall know no fear, no regret—even in death. I swear this upon my faith."
"I, Yi Shuo, vow to become a Zodiac Guardian Spirit, to inherit the Goat Armor, to become the Goat Warrior. I shall protect Great Yi, protect the human race, protect all living people. I shall know no fear, no regret—even in death. I swear this upon my faith."
She declared her oath without hesitation.
This included her acknowledgment of Great Yi.
Otherwise, she could never have sworn such a vow.
"Goat Armor, unite!!"
The moment the oath was spoken, a divine force surged into her body. Yi Shuo felt a searing pain between her brows, and a glowing mark appeared—a lifelike imprint of a white jade Pi Xie Ram.
Streams of light surrounded her.
The battle armor quickly encased her entire body. A ram-shaped mask appeared on her face. The entire suit glowed with soft white light. The armor hugged her form perfectly, highlighting her graceful figure—yet what emanated was not allure, but sanctity.
Any who looked upon her felt their hearts purified and cleansed.