Chapter 32
**Chapter 32: Xiao Yixian Activates the Woeful Poison Body**
Xiao Yixian was unexpectedly touched by Xiao Ning's sincere words.
"Don't you mind that I'm a poison master?" she asked softly after a brief silence.
The profession of a poison master had a bad reputation on the Dou Qi Continent.
People were wary of them, fearing their subtle poisoning methods that could harm anyone, friend or foe.
As a result, poison masters often had few trusted friends.
"What's wrong with being a poison master?" Xiao Ning asked, surprised by her question.
Would he really dislike her just because of her profession? Xiao Ning had spent enough time with Xiao Yixian to understand her character.
Even if she became a poison master, she wouldn't harm him.
"Poison masters are often seen as cruel and ruthless. Aren't you afraid?" she asked, trying to gauge his true feelings.
"What's wrong with being cruel?" Xiao Ning replied calmly,In a world where strength was everything, kindness could be a weakness.
Xiao Ning had already killed countless enemies from Wutan City to Qingshan Town.
To gain more of Emperor Huang Tian's inheritance, Xiao Ning knew he was destined for a path of endless slaughter.
Perhaps one day, he might even become a feared villain on the Dou Qi Continent.
With a smile, Xiao Ning asked, "Do you think I'm a good person?"
Xiao Yixian recalled the brutal scene of Xiao Ning killing Mu Li.
This man was clearly not soft-hearted.
Maybe, in a strange way, they were well-suited for each other.
She couldn't help but smile slightly, realizing she wasn't alone in this world anymore.
Xiao Yixian knew her future as a poison master was unavoidable.
She didn't ask for much just a little trust. Unfortunately, her profession often deprived her of that.
But now, Xiao Ning was offering her the trust she had longed for.
Hiding her emotions, she murmured, "I hope you won't forget what you said today."
"Then I'll be relying on the future Great Poison Master a lot," Xiao Ning said, smiling warmly.
Xiao Yixian felt warmth in her heart at his words. She whispered to herself, "Thank you, Xiao Ning. Maybe you'll be my only friend in the future.
But no matter what happens, as long as you still see me as a friend, even if I become the feared Great Poison Master, I'll always be the Xiao Yixian from Qingshan Town when I'm with you…"
In that remote valley, they made a promise to travel the continent together.
Before they realized it, the night had fallen.
"It's getting late, you should get some rest," Xiao Ning said, heading back to the cave where he was staying.
After he left, Xiao Yixian stared at the cave, deep in thought. After a moment, she made a decision.
A determined look flashed in her eyes as she took out a purple herb from her robe.
The herb was called Purple Orchid Leaf, a highly toxic plant.
To activate her Evil Poison Body, she had to ingest poison.
Once activated, her body would crave poison, the stronger, the better.
To those with the Evil Poison Body, poison was as alluring as "Heavenly Flames" were to alchemists.
However, swallowing poison would bring intense pain and suffering.
Once activated, Xiao Yixian would forever live in the agony of poison.
"Since we agreed to travel the continent together, I can't hold you back," she murmured, glancing one last time at the cave where Xiao Ning was meditating.
With determination, she swallowed the Purple Orchid Leaf and returned to her hut.
Sitting on her bed, Xiao Yixian looked at the leaf in her hand, her eyes filled with resolve.
She slowly brought the herb to her lips and chewed it, swallowing the bitter juice despite the pain it caused.
Then, like a prisoner awaiting execution, she closed her eyes, bracing herself for the inevitable torment.
The effects of the Purple Orchid Leaf were slow, but after a while, she felt the first signs of discomfort.
A sharp, stinging pain rose from her abdomen.
"Ugh…" she groaned, clutching her stomach as the pain intensified.
The toxins from the Purple Orchid Leaf fully took effect, causing waves of excruciating pain. Her pale face contorted in agony as she collapsed onto the bed, her body curling up tightly.
As she endured the pain, she didn't notice the mark on her lower abdomen glowing with a brilliant, multicolored light.
At the same time, wisps of black gas seeped from her body, filling the room.
An hour later, the pain finally began to subside.
By then, Xiao Yixian had fainted, utterly exhausted.
The room was silent, save for the lingering black gas that floated around her.
It wasn't until the next morning that she stirred, slowly regaining consciousness. As she opened her eyes, the events of the previous night flooded back, and she quickly sat up, checking her body's condition.
After a few moments, a hint of joy appeared on her face.
Her cultivation level had indeed improved significantly, just as recorded in the Seven-Colored Poison Sutra.
"It seems she's activated the Woeful Poison Body," Xiao Ning thought as he emerged from his cave after tempering his body with beast blood.
As soon as he approached Xiao Yixian, he noticed the change in her aura.
In just one day, her cultivation had advanced considerably.
Xiao Ning immediately understood she must have activated her Woeful Poison Body and used it to become stronger through poison.
Xiao Ning respected her choice.
To him, the Woeful Poison Body was a divine gift.
If he were in her position, he would have made the same decision.