Chapter 165: Xiao Yi Xian Is Suspicious - You're Just Craving for My Body_1
Xiao Yi Xian's long eyelashes were adorned with crystal-clear teardrops, imparting a particularly pitiable appearance, like pear blossoms bathed in the rain. She wore a long, light-white dress, with a blue belt cinching her waist to an extreme delicacy.
Such a beautiful girl, with such a delicate waist and those pitiful eyes gazing at you— even the most stone-hearted would not remain indifferent at the sight.
"How can you help me? If the Calamity Poison Body is so formidable, how could you possibly have a way?"
"I've also ingested many poisonous herbs over the years, and now I fear..."
Xiao Yi Xian pursed her red lips, not holding much hope for Xu Ran.
With a physique like that, so terrifying, it was doubtful that anyone could eliminate it.
Unless it was one of those super-powerful beings, perhaps they might have some solution. And yet, Xu Ran looked so young, how could he possibly be such a formidable figure?
In Qing Shan Town, she had encountered many powerful individuals, including Great Fighters and even Dou Spirit-level powerhouses, but all of them were of a more mature age, while Xu Ran didn't quite match the image of such strong figures.
But he seemed to have an extraordinary identity, or at least an exceptional perspective.
"Do I look that weak?"
Xu Ran curled his lips in a somewhat helpless expression.
But he could understand.
Xiao Yi Xian was not born into a renowned family, having grown up in a small village before coming to Qing Shan Town to gather herbs. As for cultivating Poison Fighting Qi, in truth, Xiao Yi Xian only occasionally consumed poison due to the activation of her Calamity Poison Body against her nature, but the Xiao Yi Xian of the past knew far less and did not possess a specific Cultivation Technique for cultivating Poison Fighting Qi.
Xiao Yi Xian's talent began to flourish after she obtained the Seven-colored Poison Scripture.
The method of cultivating by swallowing poisonous medicines and herbs and then refining the Poison Fighting Qi was rather simplistic, and for Xiao Yi Xian, it was especially fortuitous.
"Isn't that the case?"
"I've seen plenty like you in Qing Shan Town, looking so handsome you must be some noble young master from a major family. You must have read about my kind of condition in books. But how did you figure out that I have this condition?" Xiao Yi Xian was puzzled. Could it be that Xu Ran had seen her while she had fainted previously?
If that were so, wouldn't that mean...
Xiao Yi Xian cast a suspicious glance at Xu Ran.
Previously, when she ingested poisonous herbs, she would faint for some time, and during those moments, her body would turn into something akin to a poison cask, causing all the vegetation in her vicinity to lose their vigor.
If Xu Ran discovered her during one of her fainting spells, then...
That would mean, while she was unconscious, might Xu Ran have...
Xiao Yi Xian's face flushed red, and she hurriedly banished the thought, keeping herself from wandering deeper into wild speculation.
"Because I am a powerful Alchemist, that's why I can help you," Xu Ran said leisurely. He had no less than a hundred ways to assist Xiao Yi Xian.
"Really?" Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened, she looked at Xu Ran in utter amazement, and her pretty face held a trace more respect.
She was a physician, her medical skills were self-taught, and becoming an Alchemist had been her lifelong dream.
Even before she knew of her own constitution, she realized that only an Alchemist could help her.
"Of course, it's true," Xu Ran replied with a smile. Seeing Xiao Yi Xian look at him with such admiration made the corners of his mouth rise in joy. Receiving the admiration of a fairy-like beauty seemed to be quite a delightful affair.
"Then, what grade of Alchemist are you?" Xiao Yi Xian blinked her expressive eyes.
Being an Alchemist on the Continent was an exceedingly rare profession.
The criteria to become an Alchemist were very stringent, which alone deterred the vast majority of people. In Qing Shan Town, the most impressive Alchemist Xiao Yi Xian had ever seen was only Second Grade.
"For now, I can be a Seventh Grade." Xu Ran found a spot to sit down, picked up an apple from the table, and started munching on it, looking very leisurely.
He surveyed Xiao Yi Xian's boudoir. Her room was neat and tidy, with a gentle medicinal fragrance and the subtle scent of a woman's purity permeating the air.
"Pfft."
"Bluffing!"
"Even the renowned Dan King Gu He is only a Sixth Grade. And you, a Seventh Grade? Why don't you just ascend to heaven then?" Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but laugh, her voice ethereal.
She stuck out her little tongue, instantly feeling much better with the suppressed emotions alleviated.
And her smile, radiant as the solitary orchid in a deserted valley, was ethereal and beautiful.
"I actually thought you were an alchemist for a moment. Then again, that's not possible," Xiao Yi Xian's mouth curved slightly upwards. She might have believed him if Xu Ran claimed to be a First-Grade Alchemist, but a Seventh Grade Alchemist? That clearly sounded like a bluff.
She was an Eighth-grade Pharmacist herself!
"If you don't believe it, forget it." Xu Ran shrugged his shoulders.
He had actually understated his abilities. He was a Dou Di.
"Alright, alright, you are a Seventh Grade Alchemist then, Great Alchemist Master." Xiao Yi Xian stood in front of Xu Ran, speaking with a cheerful grin. However, her tone clearly indicated utter disbelief.
"But..."
"Since you know about my constitution, you must also know of some cultivation methods suitable for me, right? Why not be generous and share it with me? If you help me, I will definitely be grateful for your kindness and grace," Xiao Yi Xian implored Xu Ran with pitiable eyes that seemed to melt one's heart.
"I do know of a place that has a cultivation technique suitable for you. And it's right within this Magic Beast Mountain Range," Xu Ran said slowly, continuing to nibble on the apple in his hand.
"The Magic Beast Mountain Range? Where is that?"
Xiao Yi Xian's heart skipped a beat, filled with even more anticipation.
There was no cultivator who didn't wish to become powerful.
"If I tell you, what's in it for me? I don't do something for nothing, there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world." Xu Ran indeed could help Xiao Yi Xian, but not at the moment.
After all, Xiao Yi Xian hadn't teamed up with him yet.
Even if he lusted after Xiao Yi Xian's body, he had principles.
It's the slow pursuit that gives flavor to courting a girl.
"What do you want?" Xiao Yi Xian asked, feeling a little uneasy under Xu Ran's gaze, her face blushing.
Though she was accustomed to being looked at with such eyes in Qing Shan Town, her interaction with those people was nothing, obviously different from Xu Ran.
"You don't want to..."
Xiao Yi Xian watched Xu Ran warily, her jade hand clutching her chest, very nervous.
"Am I that impatient? Even if I were lustful, I wouldn't attack you so quickly. Rest assured, I can't bring myself to force a chaste woman," Xu Ran said, sounding annoyed.
"Oh." Xiao Yi Xian, feeling slightly embarrassed as her thoughts were exposed by Xu Ran. It was indeed a bit much as she was the one seeking help from Xu Ran, and now she was suspecting him, which wasn't very nice.
Kind-hearted Xiao Yi Xian stood there, looking as though she was the guest here.
"So, what do you want?" Xiao Yi Xian murmured. Even if she felt that Xu Ran might not be that kind of person, he was still a lecher who lusted after her body. Otherwise, why would Xu Ran be so eager to help her?