Chapter 56

Chapter 56: The Method to Exchange for Poison Pills

"Cousin Xiao Ning, what are your conditions?" Xiao Yan asked, his curiosity piqued by the mysterious offer.

Xiao Ning gave an enigmatic smile, then glanced at the Little Medical Fairy, who had her head lowered, and said slowly, "This matter is very important.

I don't want it to be known by anyone outside of this conversation, I ask you, cousin Xiao Yan, to keep this a secret and not spread it."

Xiao Yan was a bit puzzled by this request but hesitated before nodding.

He sensed that Xiao Ning's next words were significant.

Seeing Xiao Yan's agreement, Xiao Ning nodded slightly, focusing intently on him.

"Cousin Xiao Yan, have you ever heard of the «Woeful Poison Body»"

The Little Medical Fairy, who had been wandering nearby, clenched her hand tightly at the mention of the term, her knuckles turning white.

Xiao Yan, expecting something momentous, was momentarily confused by the question but maintained a calm demeanor.

He stroked his chin thoughtfully and wondered to himself:

"Teacher, do you know what this «Enan Poison Body» is?"

Yao Lao's voice appeared in Xiao Yan's mind, tinged with surprise.

"Tsk, tsk, first the Amethyst Source, and now the Woeful Poison Body.

This is truly surprising."

He continued explaining without delay.

"No matter how skilled a Poison Master is, they risk being poisoned by their own toxins.

However, there is a rare natural constitution known as the «Woeful Poison Body.»"

"You've been in Wutan City and only recently ventured out, so you might not be familiar with some obscure news.

A woman with the Woeful Poison Body once turned an entire empire into a poisonous wasteland in a furious outburst.

The area was covered in undead spirits."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, realizing the scale of destruction caused by this woman's rage.

Such ruthlessness was indeed terrifying.

Yao Lao continued, "Later, when this woman was promoted to Douzong, I fought her.

Although she was slightly stronger, I was deeply impressed by her physique."

"This Poison Body allows its possessor to rapidly increase their strength by consuming poison.

The more poison they ingest, the faster their power grows."

Xiao Yan was astonished and quickly asked, "Does this extraordinary physique have any weaknesses?"

Yao Lao replied, "Of course,the world is balanced,nothing is perfect.

While the poison body can enhance strength rapidly, consuming too much poison can backfire and cause the person to suffer severe pain or even death from the accumulated toxins."

Yao Lao's explanation revealed that Xiao Ning's interest in the Woeful Poison Body might be linked to the Little Medical Fairy.

Xiao Ning's search for a solution to this rare condition seemed clear.

Xiao Ning observed Xiao Yan, who was lost in thought. Having read the original work, Xiao Ning knew that Xiao Yan was consulting Yao Lao.

Xiao Ning was not anxious,his goal was not to convince Xiao Yan but to reach Yao Lao, who was knowledgeable about the Woeful Poison Body and had developed a method to counter its defects.

After the initial shock, Xiao Yan refocused on Xiao Ning. Clearing his throat, he asked, "Cousin Xiao Yan, have you made a decision? Do you have any thoughts on this?"

Xiao Yan nodded slightly, his expression thoughtful. He spread out his hand, looked at Xiao Ning with an inscrutable gaze, and replied, "I understand a bit.

But I have one question can you help me with something?"

Xiao Ning agreed, saying, "What's the question?"

Xiao Yan asked, "Where did you learn about the Woeful Poison Body?"

Xiao Ning smiled and replied, "How I know is not as important as the fact that I know.

We've made trades before, I know you have a skilled alchemist behind you.

With his expertise, your future looks promising."

"My request is not for you but for the person behind you. Although the chance is slim, if you don't ask, you won't know if there's hope."

Xiao Ning's eyes took on a strange color as he added, "I am willing to offer you two bottles of Amethyst Source in exchange for a solution to the shortcomings of the Woeful Poison Body."

Xiao Yan was momentarily speechless, contemplating Xiao Ning's offer.

He lowered his head, deep in thought.

"Let me consider it," Xiao Yan said.

In truth, he was in deep discussion with Yao Lao.

Xiao Yan had suspected Xiao Ning's strength was not solely due to talent and had wondered if a powerful figure like Yao Lao was behind him.

This exchange seemed to confirm that suspicion.

"Teacher, what do you think of Xiao Ning's proposal?" Xiao Yan asked internally.

Yao Lao, still in the dark space of the ring, stroked his beard and said with a chuckle, "This kid really had an adventure. His openness is surprising, and it's quite beyond my expectations."

Xiao Yan, feeling somewhat helpless, responded in his mind, "I wasn't referring to that, I meant the deal Xiao Ning proposed do you have any insights?"

Yao Lao pondered and then said, "The Little Medical Fairy could indeed be the Woeful Poison Body.

If so, this offer could be significant."