42: Chapter 42 The Women: Only You, Xiao Ting, Believe It

"In other words..."

"You exchanged meeting gifts."

"You gave Xiao Yi Xian a poison pill for self-defense, but she ate it out of instinct, which then awakened her Calamity Poison Body."

Hearing Xun'er's detailed narration, Xiao Ting felt that everything was just too coincidental.

He didn't suspect that Xiao Yi Xian already knew she had the Calamity Poison Body; that wouldn't fit normal logic.

Given Xiao Yi Xian's personality, if she knew she had the Calamity Poison Body, she would only distance herself from him.

As for the possibility of the Diary's contents being seen, Xiao Ting didn't even consider it.

On one hand, as a transmigrator, he had confidence in his 'cheat' system.

On the other hand, if Xiao Yi Xian could see the Diary, she wouldn't have run in front of him to awaken the Calamity Poison Body while Xun'er helped cover for her. That would be practically exposing herself.

The variable in this matter was actually Xun'er, this top-tier 'rich, beautiful woman'.

"I didn't expect such a special constitution as the Calamity Poison Body to exist in this world." Xiao Ting's expression became solemn as he spoke earnestly, "Fortunately, Xiao Yi Xian completed her awakening with you, Xun'er. Otherwise, an ordinary person really wouldn't have recognized it."

Seeing that he had no suspicion at all, Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a glance.

Xiao Yi Xian: Sister Xun'er, you really do understand Xiao Ting.

Xun'er: It's alright, I'm just second in the continent.

Xiao Yi Xian: Who is first in the continent?

Xun'er: They haven't been born yet.

Xiao Yi Xian: Respect.

Having completed their tacit exchange in an instant, Xun'er said, "With Senior Yao Lao's experience, he should be able to recognize it as well."

"With the Calamity Poison Body, one only needs to consume poison. If I am willing to help, Sister Xiao Yi Xian could become a Dou Huang within a year or two. Brother Xiao Ting, it wouldn't be appropriate for you to let Sister Xiao Yi Xian be a mere physician anymore."

"A Dou Huang in a year or two!?" Xiao Ting looked shocked, then said somewhat urgently, "Then being a physician is indeed a waste of talent. Why don't I speak to my uncle and have her become an Enshrined Expert of our Xiao Family?"

"Enshrined Expert?" Xun'er was somewhat surprised.

Weren't you planning to have Xiao Yi Xian be your personal guard?

"Yes," Xiao Ting said as if it were natural. "She'll be a Dou Huang in a year or two. For such a powerhouse to be an Enshrined Expert of my Xiao Family, it would actually be the Xiao Family reaching above its station."

Xun'er realized that since she had pointed out the power of the Calamity Poison Body, Xiao Ting naturally found it awkward to suggest making Xiao Yi Xian a guard.

"The Xiao Family might not be enough, but you aren't reaching above your station, Brother Xiao Ting." Xun'er thought of the plan she and Xiao Yi Xian had already discussed and smiled. "I am willing to help Sister Xiao Yi Xian become stronger. In return, it is feasible for Sister Xiao Yi Xian to serve as Brother Xiao Ting's Guardian for a period of time."

As she spoke, Xun'er cast an inquiring gaze toward Xiao Yi Xian.

"I can do that; it's a fair trade." Xiao Yi Xian nodded in agreement and looked at Xiao Ting.

"This..." Xiao Ting hadn't expected Xun'er to have such an idea, but it happened to coincide with his own.

It made sense. Xun'er would have to return to the Gu Clan before long, and her biggest concern then would be his safety.

Xiao Yi Xian, an owner of the Calamity Poison Body who could rapidly grow strong enough to protect him just by consuming poison—and who was destined for a tragic fall—was someone he could trust.

"As the beneficiary, I don't seem to have a reason to refuse." Xiao Ting rubbed his brow, his expression becoming serious. "However, with a constitution this powerful, there must be drawbacks, right?"

"There are indeed. Brother Xiao Ting, why do you think this constitution is called the Calamity Poison Body instead of the Natural Poison Body?" Xun'er used the words Xiao Ting had once written in the Diary to explain it to him.

Since they were acting, who wouldn't know how?

Upon "learning" the fate of the Calamity Poison Body, Xiao Ting's expression grew even more shocked, and his gaze toward Xiao Yi Xian filled with heartache. "How could such a terrible constitution exist?"

Even though she knew Xiao Ting was partly acting, Xiao Yi Xian felt a sting from the intensity of his gaze.

Xun'er's eyes flickered slightly; she didn't think Xiao Ting was entirely acting.

The heartache was real; it was just that Brother Xiao Ting already had a solution.

"Then let's cancel the deal." Xiao Ting frowned and shook his head. "The faster she gets stronger, the faster she dies."

"It's better to grow stronger slowly, only consuming a little poison when she absolutely can't bear it. Once I become strong enough, I'll find a solution for the Calamity Poison Body, and then she can consume poison to grow stronger."

To Xiao Yi Xian's ears, these words sounded even sweeter than a confession.

Even though she already knew Xiao Ting possessed the method to save her.

"You don't need to worry about that, Brother Xiao Ting." Xun'er revealed a mysterious, confident smile. "Ordinary people can't solve the Calamity Poison Body, but I can."

"If the Calamity Poison Body were unsolvable, Sister Xiao Yi Xian would have been frowning long ago."

"After I discovered Sister Xiao Yi Xian has the Calamity Poison Body, I made a deal with her."

"She will grow stronger as quickly as possible to protect your path, and I will solve the trouble of the Calamity Poison Body for her in the future."

"Of course, if Brother Xiao Ting wants to help Sister Xiao Yi Xian himself, that's fine too. After all, she is protecting you."

Xiao Ting: Perfect.

Xun'er's seamless cooperation was almost as if she had read the Diary he wrote and was setting the questions knowing the correct answers.

"Xiao Ting, Xun'er promised to help me, and the price she needs to pay is not small. Protecting you is an opportunity I can grasp. You won't refuse, will you?" Xiao Yi Xian looked directly at Xiao Ting, her eyes filled with a longing for life.

"It's a deal!" Xiao Ting followed the flow.

Thus, Xiao Yi Xian officially became Xiao Ting's Guardian.

Of course, her current strength was not as great as Xiao Ting's, so she temporarily acted as a follower.

But such days wouldn't last long. Xun'er had already ordered her guards to collect poisons to feed Xiao Yi Xian and quickly raise her to the level of a Dou Zong.

To find resources for reaching Dou Zong, Xun'er didn't even need to contact the Gu Clan.

"I'll go tell Brother Yan and Yao Lao, then we'll set off for Qingshan Town."

"Going to the cave dwelling is just incidental; the main goal is to go on an outing with you, Xun'er."

After finishing breakfast, Xiao Ting let Xiao Yi Xian and Xun'er continue their preparations while he went to find Xiao Yan and Yao Lao to "request leave."

Once he left Xun'er's courtyard, he immediately wrote this "unexpected turn of events" into the Diary.

[Waking up to a great surprise.]

[Xiao Yi Xian accidentally consumed the self-defense poison pill Xun'er gave her as a meeting gift, prematurely awakening the Calamity Poison Body.]

The girls with the Diary copies: "..."

Accidentally consumed?

Only you, Xiao Ting, would believe that.

"It should be the same as me," Qing Lin narrowed her eyes.

They had all received Plane Blessings; one could understand what was going on with a single thought.

From this, it could be confirmed that both Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian had Diary copies and were working together.

[Xun'er is generous, saying...]

[She will use poison to nurture Xiao Yi Xian to become my Guardian...]

[This series of decisions coincides perfectly with my own thoughts.]

The girls: They are doing exactly what you want, of course it coincides.

[It's not surprising that the Gu Clan possesses a method to control the Calamity Poison Body.]

[Even Yao Lao could create the Poison Pill Method; there's no reason the Gu Clan couldn't.]

Xun'er: Blushing.

[But even if it's a method held by the Gu Clan, at most it's similar to the Poison Pill Method. It can't possibly be as good as mine.]

[Xiao Yi Xian protects me for three years, and I will give her a brilliant life.]

Whoosh!

Xiao Yi Xian's skin, as fair as congealed fat, flushed a layer of crimson.

Xun'er spoke with a smile: "Now, Sister Xiao Yi Xian, you can rest completely assured."

"He has promised you a lifetime."

At this, Xiao Yi Xian's face turned completely red.

This scene was beautiful, but unfortunately, Xiao Ting didn't see it.

After greeting Yao Lao and Xiao Yan, he met up with Xiao Yi Xian and Xun'er at the Xiao Family's main gate. The three of them took a magical beast carriage toward Qingshan Town.

Admiring the scenery along the way, it felt like a leisure trip. The magical beast horses ran at a steady pace, arriving at Qingshan Town near evening.

They didn't rush into the Magical Beast Mountain Range to explore but instead stayed at a post station under the Mittel Auction House.

When midnight passed, the Plane Blessing descended.

Plane Blessing: [Details of the cave dwelling Xiao Yi Xian is about to take you to explore...]

Xiao Ting: "..."

Do I need this?

As the information flooded in, Xiao Ting's eyes widened.

"I really do need it. It turns out there's a whole other world inside."