How does it feel to know you have a calamity-poison body?

Shen Wen, however, seemed oblivious to the wariness in her eyes, walking naturally to the seat opposite her.

His gaze lingered with interest on the various bottles and jars on her table.

Cao Ying, following behind Shen Wen,

wrinkled her delicate nose upon entering, her charming eyes sweeping across the room.

Her red lips parted slightly, “This room is filled with the scent of poison. Though crude, it’s enough for Cultivators below the Dou Practitioner stage.”

Her gaze then fell upon Xiao Yi Xian, scrutinizing her carefully.

The young girl before her possessed a clear and ethereal beauty, carrying a wild and spiritual charm.

Though not as strikingly stunning as herself or Cai Lin, and lacking Qing Lin’s endearing timidity,

her gentle and pure temperament, like a secluded orchid blooming quietly in an empty valley, held a captivating allure of its own.

Cao Ying raised an eyebrow, turning her head to Shen Wen, her tone more teasing: “Husband, the ‘interesting person’ you sought this time,

turns out to be this fresh and lovely Xiao Yi Xian? Your taste isn’t bad.”

At her words, Cai Lin, though still expressionless, allowed her light purple eyes to rest on Xiao Yi Xian for a moment.

Qing Lin, meanwhile, blinked her large eyes curiously, looking at the sister whom her young master had specifically come to find.

Xiao Yi Xian’s cheeks flushed slightly at Cao Ying’s direct words, but more than that, she felt confusion and unease.

She didn’t know any of these people.

Especially the black-robed youth referred to as “Husband.”

His gaze seemed to penetrate her very being, making her feel utterly exposed.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, and met Shen Wen’s eyes: “Who are you?

What do you want with me?

If it’s for some baseless treasure, I’m afraid you will all be disappointed.”

Shen Wen smiled at her feigned composure.

Instead of answering her question, he asked in a calm tone, “How does it feel to know you have the Calamity Poison Body?”

Xiao Yi Xian’s delicate body trembled violently, and the crystal rod in her hand nearly fell.

She stared at Shen Wen in disbelief, her pupils slightly constricted.

He... how did he know?!

Xiao Yi Xian swallowed, instinctively clutching the corner of her skirt, her voice tight: “What are you saying… I don’t know.”

She didn’t want anyone to know about her Calamity Poison Body; this secret coiled around her like a venomous snake, giving her no peace day or night.

Shen Wen, however, leaned forward slightly, looking at her calmly, his tone unhurried: “Or rather, are you not worried about losing complete control, leading to the devastation of all life within a thousand li radius?”

His voice was not loud, yet every word struck her heart: “The Calamity Poison Body’s craving for poison will only grow stronger, and the accumulated toxicity within will become increasingly terrifying.

Though I’ve only just arrived, I’ve heard from the mercenaries that you are a kind-hearted person. But once the Poison Body fully erupts—”

He paused, watching her slightly pale face, “Not to mention how many people will die, at least that entire land will be completely turned into a dead zone. Is this what you want to see?”

Xiao Yi Xian lowered her head, her nails almost digging into her palms.

Every word Shen Wen spoke was her deepest fear.

She didn’t notice that Cai Lin was quietly observing her from the side, her eyes complex.

Even though Shen Wen was now her husband, watching him so precisely discern a person’s weakness, using their greatest fear as a bargaining chip, and forcing them to submit step by step,

Cai Lin still felt a chill rise from the bottom of her heart.

Yet, once this man took you under his wing, he would generously offer protection and gifts far beyond imagination.

Just like now, he promised to find a safe haven for the Snake-People Clan, and personally came to negotiate with the Jia Ma Empire... Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath, finally raising her head, her eyes filled with struggle and hope: “Since you know about this Physique... do you know how to resolve it?”

“Naturally,” Shen Wen said with certainty.

“Why should I believe you?” Xiao Yi Xian’s voice was slightly cold, still wary.

Shen Wen said nothing, merely placing an emblem gently on the table.

The moment Xiao Yi Xian’s gaze fell upon it, she froze, her eyes widening in shock:

“A Seventh-Rank Alchemist?!”

Xiao Yi Xian’s gaze was glued to the emblem, her breathing quickening.

Since childhood, she had dreamed of becoming an Alchemist, but due to her Innate Physique, her Dou Qi attributes were incompatible with fire and wood, ultimately confining her to being an ordinary pharmacist.

She knew better than anyone that even the most meticulously prepared medicinal powders by a pharmacist could never compare to the Medicinal Pills refined by an Alchemist.

It was precisely for this reason that she understood the weight of the emblem before her.

This was definitely genuine! But... such a young Seventh-Rank Alchemist?

She suddenly looked up at Shen Wen’s face, which appeared even younger than her own, her voice trembling uncontrollably: “You... how could you...”

Shen Wen’s lips curved slightly, and his fingertip gently tapped the emblem on the table: “This emblem, at least, can’t be faked, can it?”

Xiao Yi Xian’s chest heaved violently; it took several deep breaths to barely calm her turbulent emotions. She stared intently at Shen Wen, as if grasping at a last straw: “You... are you willing to help me?”

Unexpectedly, Shen Wen shook his head, his tone flat: “Why should I help you?”

Xiao Yi Xian was first stunned, then her pretty face flushed with anger.

Her originally pale cheeks turned red with emotion: “If you’re unwilling to help me, then were all those things you said earlier just to toy with me?”

“Toying?”

Shen Wen raised an eyebrow, leaning forward slightly, his gaze scrutinizing.

“I’ve always cherished talent. If the Calamity Poison Body is properly controlled and its backlash resolved, its future achievements could reach that of a Dou Saint.”

Before he finished speaking, Cao Ying behind him couldn’t help but tug at his sleeve quietly.

Even Cai Lin’s indifferent purple eyes flickered slightly.

Another Dou Saint potential? Husband’s judgment... Shen Wen ignored the subtle movements behind him and continued to look at Xiao Yi Xian, his tone indifferent: “But I never help a stranger without reason.”

Xiao Yi Xian understood the implication in his words, her nails digging deep into her palms, her voice hoarse: “What are your conditions?”

Shen Wen looked directly into her eyes, stating clearly and directly: “Become my concubine.”

The moment he finished speaking, his brow suddenly twitched, and his gaze sharply turned towards a certain direction outside the window.

Almost simultaneously, Cai Lin and Cao Ying also sensed something and looked in the same direction.

Shen Wen showed a strange expression on his face, muttering to himself: “Such a coincidence?”

Cai Lin said, “This aura, it must be that purple lion from the Magical Beast Mountain Range!”

The ruler of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the Tier 6 Demonic Beast Amethyst Winged Lion King. Although Cai Lin had never fought it, she knew of its existence.

“You think about it carefully. Perfect. We’ll go talk to that fellow; anyway, the Magical Beast Mountain Range is so vast, it’s enough for the Snake-People Clan to move in.”

Shen Wen paid no mind to Xiao Yi Xian’s struggling expression. Today’s objective had been achieved, and now he happened to encounter Yun Yun and the Amethyst Winged Lion King fighting.

He wondered if he would meet Xiao Yan.

He was rather curious to see how Venerable Yao would react when he met his Pill Tower Disciple.

He was rather curious to see how Venerable Yao would react when he met his Pill Tower Disciple.