. Li Fei walked to the fence and said to the Little Medical Immortal beneath the cypress tree, "Miss, the person who wanted to see you has arrived."
Hearing Li Fei's voice, the Little Medical Immortal put down her book and turned her gaze to Xiao Ling and the others.
"Dear guests, please come in and take a seat." The Little Medical Immortal's ethereal and pleasant voice reached Xiao Ling and the others.
Li Fei pushed open the door and gestured for Xiao Ling to enter. Xiao Ling strode in, followed closely by Zi Yan and Qing Lin.
However, Li Fei knew that the Little Medical Immortal hadn't actually let her in, so she stood outside and helped close the door.
Entering the courtyard, Xiao Ling took the first step to survey his surroundings. He found that, although the courtyard was small, it was quite clean.
At the back of the courtyard, there was a medicinal field with dozens of herbs, all suitable for treating common injuries.
As Xiao Ling surveyed his surroundings, the Little Medical Immortal also took in Xiao Ling, the leader of the three.
The young man stood approximately 1.85 meters tall, clad in a regal moon-white robe. His long, silvery blue hair flowed down his back, streaked with golden strands, accentuating his aura of nobility. His features were exquisitely flawless, and his blue-gold eyes were clear and profound. His gaze upon them was captivating.
Little Medical Fairy had seen handsome men before, but this young man seemed to possess a divine grace, a perfection so perfect.
Feeling Little Medical Fairy's gaze upon him, Xiao Ling smiled softly and, with a wave of his hand, cast a soul barrier, blocking out any sounds of communication.
"You must be Little Medical Fairy, right? I've come to you to make a deal," Xiao Ling said calmly, looking at her.
After hearing Xiao Ling's question, the Little Medical Immortal came back to her senses and smiled faintly. "Yes, my name is Little Medical Immortal, and everyone in Qingshan Town calls me that."
After a slight pause, she inquired, "I wonder what kind of deal this young man is seeking me for? I'm quite knowledgeable in pharmacology. If you need my help, there's no need to come to me with such a large force."
"Xiao Ling isn't seeking medical treatment. He's a sixth-rank alchemist himself. How could he possibly need you, a physician who's not even a Dou Zhe, to treat him?" Zi Yan, standing behind Xiao Ling, curled her lips, hunched over her waist, and looked at the Little Medical Immortal.
Hearing this, the Little Medical Immortal's pupils trembled, and she looked at Xiao Ling in disbelief. "You're actually a sixth-rank alchemist? How is that even possible?"
Although the Little Medical Immortal was a physician, she had always dreamed of becoming an alchemist. However, because her Dou Qi didn't meet the prerequisites for alchemy, she would never become one.
The young man before him, though seemingly extraordinary and perhaps a year or two younger than himself, was actually a sixth-rank alchemist. Little Medical Immortal couldn't even imagine such a situation. The first thought that came to her mind was that the little girl was lying.
Patting Zi Yan's head, Xiao Ling said to her with a somewhat helpless tone, "Zi Yan, be more restrained when you speak to others. Don't be so easily dismissive when you're out and about."
Little Medical Immortal was someone Xiao Ling had to keep close to him. She possessed the Evil Poison Body, and her cultivation talent rivaled that of the prodigies of the ancient races.
If it weren't for her advanced cultivation, the Dou Qi Continent lacked toxins capable of harming Dou Shengs, and absorbing poisons wouldn't have allowed her to rapidly improve her cultivation. If there had been a powerful enough poison, Little Medical Immortal's final cultivation level would have been much higher than a one-star Dou Sheng.
In Xiao Ling's opinion, on the Dou Qi Continent, those with the Evil Poison Body, even before Dou Sheng, could advance their cultivation extremely rapidly. Even Qing Lin, with his three-flowered pupils, couldn't compare.
However, in order for someone with the Evil Poison Body to absorb poisons without worry and improve their cultivation, the side effects of this condition must be addressed. Otherwise, they will lose control of the toxins in their bodies and eventually explode and die.
However, Xiao Ling, having read the original novel, was confident that he could address the side effects of the Evil Poison Body. As long as he could obtain the method to refine the poison pill, he knew the whereabouts of the necessary materials.
After kidnapping Xiao Yixian and activating the Evil Poison Body, it wouldn't take long for his cultivation to surpass Zi Yan's.
It was unknown whether Zi Yan would feel embarrassed when she recalled what she had just said.
However, with Zi Yan's carefree personality, such a situation would probably not occur.
Pausing his thoughts, Xiao Ling turned to the still-shocked Xiao Yixian and smiled, "Xiao Yixian, please forgive Zi Yan's outspokenness. But she's right: I am indeed a sixth-rank alchemist."
With that, Xiao Ling extended his hand, unleashing the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame within him. A scorching heat spread, but Xiao Ling controlled it, preventing any damage.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Yixian recalled Zi Yan's words and realized that this young man might indeed be a sixth-rank alchemist.
Even if he wasn't, conjuring flames from thin air was a feat only Dou Lings and fourth-rank alchemists could possess.
With such power, attacking her would be a piece of cake.
With this in mind, Xiao Yixian's eyes grew increasingly alert, and her right hand quietly reached back, grasping a packet of poison she had prepared for self-defense.
If this person wanted to harm him, he could only attack the two girls behind the young man, making him afraid to act rashly.
Xiao Ling naturally noticed Xiao Yixian's subtle movements, and seeing her extremely wary of him, he was speechless.
He waved her off and looked at her seriously, "Don't let your imagination run wild. I don't intend to do anything bad to you. I came to find you this time just to ask you something. I heard you often search for medicinal herbs in the Monster Mountain Range. Have you found a cave on the cliff face?"
Hearing Xiao Ling's explanation and not seeming to attack her, Xiao Yixian breathed a sigh of relief.
Recovering from her thoughts, Xiao Yixian recalled Xiao Ling's question, and her mind raced. She had only mentioned the discovery of a cave in the Monster Mountain Range to her maid, Li Fei. Could it be that she had revealed this secret to the young man?
Seeing Xiao Yixian's pensive expression, Xiao Ling shook his head helplessly. It seemed that the girl was still wary of him and didn't intend to share the secret about the cave.
Since that was the case, the only option was to offer some benefits to lure this girl into taking the bait. Xiao Ling spread his palms, pulled out a few herbs from his ring, and handed them to Xiao Yixian. He then took out a third-grade alchemist's diary and waved it in front of her.
With a tone full of allure, he said to her, "As long as you lead me to that cave, you can choose the items first. I'll take anything you don't find appealing. Furthermore, these herbs and this diary will be your reward for taking me there."
Looking at the herbs in her hands, which she had only seen in books, and the diary before her, Xiao Yixian swallowed, clearly tempted. Although her lack of talent prevented her from becoming an alchemist, a third-grade alchemist's diary would surely contain records of herbs she had never encountered before, and would also help her gain a deeper understanding of pharmacology.
His current power was limited, and a formidable being of this caliber approached him. He couldn't afford to antagonize them, or his life would be in danger. Furthermore, the allure of these herbs and the Third-Rank Alchemist's Notes was simply too great. If he refused the deal, even if they wouldn't attack him, he might never again possess them.
After careful consideration, the Little Medical Immortal nodded and said to Xiao Ling, "If that's the case, I'll lead you to the cave. However, these herbs and the Third-Rank Alchemist's Notes must be given to me in advance. Once we reach the cave, I'll be the first to choose the treasures we find."
"Don't worry, I've always cooperated with you with the utmost sincerity and never intended to harm you. By the way, let me introduce myself. My name is Xiao Ling." Xiao Ling's heart brightened upon hearing that the Little Medical Immortal had agreed to the deal, and he placed the Third-Rank Alchemist's Notes in her hand.
Pointing to Zi Yan and Qing Lin behind him, Xiao Ling smiled and introduced them to Xiao Yi Xian. "The one with purple hair is Zi Yan, and the one with emerald eyes is Qing Lin. They're both my family."
Zi Yan simply glanced at Xiao Yi Xian without saying anything. For Zi Yan, a demon beast, she had no interest in humans weaker than herself.
The gentle Qing Lin stepped forward and greeted Xiao Yi Xian, speaking softly, "Hello, Xiao Yi Xian, I'm Qing Lin, the young master's sister."
Seeing Qing Lin greet her, Xiao Yi Xian smiled back, though she was a little curious about why the young man's sister called him "young master." However, since they were still close, it was best not to inquire too much.
"Zi Yan, a demon beast transformed, doesn't enjoy interacting with strangers. She doesn't have any prejudice against you," Xiao Ling patted Zi Yan's head and smiled. "Since you've agreed to this deal, let's get going without delay."
Xiao Ling urged, and after gathering the herbs and the note, she headed for the door, intending to lead Xiao Ling and the others on foot to find the cave nestled in the cliff face.
Seeing this, Xiao Ling quickly stopped Xiao Yixian, "Why are you going? Are you planning on just walking?"
He smiled at Zi Yan, who was standing nearby, and said, "Zi Yan, can you take Xiao Yixian on a short flight? I'll pay for a fifth-grade herb and refine it into a pill for you."
Hearing the pills as a reward, Zi Yan nodded vigorously, "Okay, then I'll pick a tasty one myself."
Then, facing Xiao Yixian's puzzled gaze, he took her hand.
Just as Xiao Yixian was about to ask what was going on, she was surprised to see Xiao Ling embrace Qing Lin in his arms, then unfold a pair of golden Dou Qi wings and soar into the sky.
Outside the courtyard, Li Fei and Xiao Yixian gasped at the sight and exclaimed, "Dou, Dou Wang masters..."
Soaring into the sky, Xiao Ling waved to Zi Yan, "Zi Yan, be careful! Don't hurt Xiao Yixian!"
With that, he flapped his Dou Qi wings and flew towards the Demonic Beast Mountain Range.
Seeing Xiao Ling leave, Zi Yan grabbed Xiao Yixian's slender waist from behind, unfurled her purple Dou Qi wings, and pursued Xiao Ling.
Watching the ground recede, Xiao Yixian, experiencing flight for the first time, let out a series of screams.
The sound spread, drawing the attention of the customers buying herbs at Wan Yao Zhai.
Seeing this, someone exclaimed, "Dou, Dou Wang masters! Two Dou Wang masters at that! Wan Yao Zhai's Xiao Yixian has actually been captured by Dou Wang masters!"
Everyone around them erupted in discussion. Soon after, shocking news spread rapidly throughout Qingshan Town.
It was said that two Dou Wang masters, after witnessing Xiao Yixian's stunning beauty, had become enchanted with her. They
had, in broad daylight, forcibly broken into Wan Yao Zhai and abducted Xiao Yixian.
It was said that Xiao Yixian had repeatedly pleaded for help, but the crowd, intimidated by the Dou Wang masters' aura, dared not step forward to offer assistance.
Xiao Yixian was forcibly taken away from Qingshan Town, under the gaze of the crowd. After a long pause in the air
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Xiao Yixian finally regained her composure. Glancing around, she realized she was already in mid-air, with the rolling Demonic Beast Mountains beneath her.
Xiao Ling, who was standing in front of Xiao Yixian, then asked, "Which direction should we fly to for the cave you discovered?"
Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Xiao Yixian came back to her senses, identified the location, and pointed in one direction, "Keep flying in that direction. After reaching the highest mountain, descend a distance and you'll see the location of the cave."
After flying for a while, Xiao Ling and his group arrived at their destination.
After casually driving away the rock snake at the cave entrance, Xiao Ling and Zi Yan gently flapped their fighting spirit wings and landed in the cave with Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian.
After landing, Xiao Yixian quickly broke away from Zi Yan's arms and looked eagerly inside the cave, "Let's go and see if we can get anything. This is my first time in this cave."
(End of this chapter)