Little Fairy Doctor gently tightened her grip on Xiao Zhitian's hand, their fingers naturally intertwining.
After putting enough distance between themselves and the black market street, Xiao Zhitian returned to the Alchemist Guild and handed back his token, politely declining President Frank's invitation to stay longer.
The two then found a relatively luxurious inn and checked in. Upon seeing Xiao Zhitian's alchemist robe, the innkeeper immediately became extremely respectful and arranged the best room for them without hesitation.
That night, the two simply embraced and slept together peacefully, without crossing the final line.
Little Fairy Doctor's Calamity Poison Body had not yet been fully stabilized. Losing her virginity now would trigger its origin and bring unpredictable danger. And Xiao Zhitian himself had yet to reach the stage of three Spirit Thunders.
Aside from that final step… everything else felt like that of true lovers.
…
Morning sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the two figures resting in each other's arms.
Xiao Zhitian opened his eyes first. Looking down at the sleeping girl in his embrace, he couldn't resist gently stroking her hair.
"Little lazy cat… time to wake up."
He could clearly feel her stirring—she was awake, just pretending.
With a faint smile, he patted her lightly.
"Still pretending to sleep?"
Little Fairy Doctor instantly opened her eyes and glared at him.
"You only know how to bully me! Get up, quickly!"
"Alright, alright." Xiao Zhitian chuckled, kissed her forehead softly, and rose from the bed.
The moment he turned away, Little Fairy Doctor immediately pulled the blanket over her head, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed as she secretly watched him get dressed.
…
After washing up, Xiao Zhitian changed into his usual blue-and-white robe instead of his alchemist attire. Little Fairy Doctor wore her favorite purple dress, a small blue bird resting quietly on her shoulder.
Standing side by side, they truly looked like a golden boy and jade girl.
They descended the stairs and left the inn under the innkeeper's overly enthusiastic farewell.
"Where are we going now?" Little Fairy Doctor asked softly.
"We'll leave the city first. Find somewhere quiet so you can practice your Dou Techniques. After that, we'll head for the Tagor Desert."
After exiting the city, the two arrived in a secluded forest.
Xiao Zhitian surveyed the area and nodded.
"This place is quiet. Hardly anyone comes here. You can train safely."
Little Fairy Doctor took out a scroll.
"Then I'll start with the simpler one… Corroding Bone Poison Palm."
Xiao Zhitian nodded. With a light leap, he sat atop a tree branch, silently guarding the surroundings.
Little Fairy Doctor sat cross-legged, opened the scroll, and began cultivating seriously.
Following the method within, strands of purple Dou Qi gradually gathered around her palm.
Half an hour later…
She suddenly extended her right hand and thrust forward.
A purple palm imprint wrapped in poisonous mist shot straight toward Xiao Zhitian.
Xiao Zhitian blinked.
"Hey—are you trying to murder your husband?"
He didn't disperse the attack. Instead, he secretly condensed a layer of Dou Qi protection around himself and deliberately let the palm strike hit him.
He dramatically flew backward and collapsed onto the ground.
"Ah!" Little Fairy Doctor panicked and rushed over, helping him up and holding him close.
"Why didn't you block it? Are you okay?"
Xiao Zhitian leaned against her, enjoying the softness far too much.
"I feel like I'm falling apart… look, has my face been poisoned?"
She quickly lowered her head to examine him carefully.
"No… there are no signs of poisoning."
"Come closer and check again. You might've missed something."
Trusting him, she leaned closer—
But at that moment, she noticed the mischievous glint in his eyes.
Instant realization.
Her face instantly turned red. She pushed him away angrily.
"I barely used any Dou Qi at all! With your strength, it's like a mosquito bite! Your clothes aren't even damaged! You just wanted to trick me!"
Xiao Zhitian laughed.
He slammed a palm against the ground, flipped gracefully into the air, spun twice, and landed smoothly.
Then he pulled her into his arms again, teasing:
"Oh? Then why are your lips pouting so much? They could hang an oil pot."
Before she could protest, he kissed her softly.
Little Fairy Doctor's face burned crimson.
"Hmph! You big bad guy… you really got off easy this time. If you dare trick me again, I'll… I'll…"
"I'll what?" Xiao Zhitian asked, amused.
"I'll ignore you for an hour!" She paused, then added seriously, "No—an entire day!"
"Alright, I won't dare again." He said sincerely on the outside. (Internally: I'll definitely dare again.)
After calming down, Little Fairy Doctor stepped back.
"I'm going to continue cultivating."
Though she loved his closeness, she knew she had to grow stronger. She didn't want to be just a decorative vase beside him. Especially when she knew… he would likely have many women around him in the future.
Xiao Zhitian: Too perceptive.
She returned to her spot and opened the second scroll: Profound High-Rank — Poison Vine Entanglement.
Xiao Zhitian sat nearby, silently guarding while his soul power scanned the surroundings.
"System, open panel."
Host: Xiao Zhitian
Physique: Five-Elemental Thunder Dragon God Body,Nirvana Devil Emperor Soul Body
Realm: Eight-Star Da Dou Shi
Cultivation Method: Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Art
Soul Cultivation Method: Nine Nether Devil Soul Refining Technique
Heavenly Flame: Life Spirit Purifying Devouring Fate Lotus Flame
Dou Techniques: (Numerous powerful techniques listed)
Items: Pill Book, several million gold coins, pills, experience cards, rare materials, Purple Heaven Cauldron…
…
Not long after, several thick purple vines appeared around Little Fairy Doctor, each as thick as a baby's arm.
"Xiao Zhitian! I succeeded!" she called happily.
Xiao Zhitian instantly appeared beside her.
"You're not planning to test it on me again, are you?"
She laughed.
"No, just watch."
She extended her hand toward a massive tree nearby.
Four vines shot out instantly, wrapping tightly around the trunk.
Xiao Zhitian walked over and touched one. The surface was venomous, corroding the bark with faint sizzling sounds.
"Is it only for binding? Or can it attack too?"
"Step back a bit."
He moved back ten steps.
Little Fairy Doctor clenched her hand.
The vines tightened violently.
Bang! The tree shattered into multiple pieces.
She explained seriously,
"It can bind, crush, whip, pierce… and the poison causes paralysis and corrosion. Once someone is trapped and fails to escape quickly, their strength will continuously weaken."
Xiao Zhitian nodded in approval.
"Then this function is quite comprehensive."