promise

After all, Xiao Yan had gone to distract the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, so she naturally worried about his safety.

"He's fine, of course, and he was very lucky; he even met a wounded Dou Huang!"

Shen Wen smiled slightly.

Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat curious upon hearing Shen Wen's words. Did Xiao Yan have so many encounters?

Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yi Xian's still beautiful face, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

There was the joy of seeing a friend, mixed with the helplessness of knowing her difficult fate yet being powerless to help.

He had learned from his teacher about the harshness of the Poison Pill Method. The requirement for three types of strange fire was like an insurmountable chasm, something even his teacher found difficult in his prime.

Currently, he didn't even possess a single strange fire.

On the other hand, Shen Wen had the ability to help Xiao Yi Xian for her safety.

He opened his mouth, but the words "I'll help you" ultimately remained unspoken. He had come here at this moment.

He forced a smile and said, "Yeah, I heard you were here. It was on the way, so I came to see you."

Shen Wen stood aside, not disturbing Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian's reunion.

The two of them had only shared a brief acquaintance in a cave in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, not a particularly deep one.

It was fine to let them chat. They would likely discuss what had happened since they parted.

Regarding the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, Xiao Yan mentioned his encounter with Yun Zhi.

Shen Wen, who was uninterested in their conversation, let his thoughts drift elsewhere, landing on the Purification Lotus Demon Flame remnant map on Xiao Yan's person.

He weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

Should he leave the remnant map in his possession to Xiao Yan, or use it for another purpose?

He suddenly thought that perhaps he could also use it as a bargaining chip to make a deal with Xiao Xun Er of the ancient clan.

The remnant map itself had limited use.

It was mainly used to summon the remnant soul of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint and strip the Purification Lotus Demon Flame of its sentience.

But for him, even facing the complete Purification Lotus Demon Flame, once he advanced to Dou Sheng, with the absolute control of the Flame Ancestral Symbol,

unless the legendary Strange Fire Plaza appeared, a single strange fire would find it difficult to contend with his power.

However, the Purification Lotus Demon Flame was, after all, among the top three on the strange fire ranking list, so even a remnant map was of extraordinary value.

Another option was to trade with Yao Chen for the Burning Technique?

A flicker of light appeared in Shen Wen's eyes, and after a moment, he dismissed this idea.

Never mind, the remnant map would remain in his hands for now. He had other things he could trade with Xiao Xun Er.

This demon flame remnant map might have a more suitable use in the future.

Just as Shen Wen was pondering, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian's conversation also drew to a close.

From Xiao Yan's veiled mentions, Xiao Yi Xian

roughly understood the terrifying difficulty of the "Poison Pill Method," and her mind was greatly shaken.

Three types of strange fire? A seventh-tier Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast demonic core?

And that bodhi transformation saliva she had never even heard of?

Just the condition of "three types of strange fire" filled her with despair.

Where would she find an Alchemist who could simultaneously control three types of strange fire to help her?

This was simply an unattainable goal.

Shen Wen timely retracted his thoughts.

His gaze returned to Xiao Yi Xian, whose face was pale, and he said, "The Poison Pill Method's conditions are harsh and difficult to achieve. However, besides that path, I have another plan."

His words pulled Xiao Yi Xian back from her despairing thoughts.

She raised her head, her eyes holding a trace of bewilderment and faint hope.

Shen Wen continued, "I can help you personally control the Netherworld Poison Flame."

Xiao Yi Xian's pupils contracted slightly, thinking she had misheard.

"With this strange fire as the core, let it actively devour the out-of-control toxins within your body.

The toxins will nourish the strange fire, causing it to grow stronger.

And after the strange fire grows, it will in turn strengthen you, helping you control your Calamity Poison Body.

The two complement each other, forming a virtuous cycle."

He paused, his tone carrying a convincing composure, "As for the Poison Pill Method,

I also have some ideas. I can try to simplify it for you, lowering the threshold and first refining a weakened version.

At that time, with the strange fire and the weakened poison pill working in tandem, the effect might not be worse than the complete Poison Pill Method."

Xiao Yi Xian was completely stunned. After several seconds, she spoke in disbelief, "You... you can make me control a strange fire?

But I don't have a fire attribute; that's fundamentally impossible!"

She already knew what strange fire was, but how could she control it without a fire attribute?

Shen Wen looked at her shocked expression, his tone calm: "Since I proposed it, I naturally have my methods.

Moreover, with my status and strength, is there any need for me to deceive you in this matter?"

Xiao Yi Xian fell silent. After all, this was an opportunity. Ever since she learned she had the Calamity Poison Body,

she had been restless and confused, having never experienced such a thing before.

The fear of the Calamity Poison Body made her feel like a drowning person, struggling in an ocean of dread about the future.

And now, Shen Wen was like a passing ship, extending a hand and saying, 'If you trust me, come aboard.'

Perhaps she could also try to control the Calamity Poison Body herself, but this kindness thrown her way... even if this kindness contained other things.

Her looks?

Or her potential?

The former.

Both Shen Wen's wife and concubine were stunning beauties, and the people around him were also exquisite.

Furthermore, Shen Wen was a Seventh-Rank Alchemist; if he merely crooked his finger, countless women of her caliber would eagerly offer themselves to him.

If he valued her potential, that would be even better; then Shen Wen would certainly do his utmost to help her resolve her poison body... Xiao Yi Xian was kind, but she wasn't foolish.

After all, to be a woman alone in Qingshan Town, a town in the Magical Beast Mountain Range,

and to navigate effortlessly among numerous mercenaries who lived dangerous lives,

not only protecting herself but also building such a high reputation, she was certainly no fool.

"Alright."

Xiao Yi Xian finally made her decision. After all, not every opportunity would wait for her. She had planned to travel far to the Izumo Empire to find a solution before.

That was also because she had no other choice.

Now, Shen Wen, superior to her in both strength and status, had a better method.

As for matters between men and women, Xiao Yi Xian thought of her poison body, which was full of toxins. If she were to get too close, even Shen Wen might not be able to withstand it.

Unless he had already helped her resolve the issue of her poison body.

Shen Wen naturally didn't fathom the little calculations going on in Xiao Yi Xian's mind.

"Then let's go. After we finish dealing with things in the Jia Ma Empire, we'll go with you to search for the Netherworld Poison Flame. We can also complete the ritual in the Jia Ma Empire along the way."

Shen Wen took Xiao Yi Xian's hand. Xiao Yi Xian only struggled slightly before not refusing.

Although Xiao Yan felt some helplessness, he also felt joy.

After all, with Shen Wen's status and strength, there was a greater chance of resolving Xiao Yi Xian's Calamity Poison Body.

The three of them left the courtyard. Xiao Yi Xian couldn't fly yet, so Shen Wen carried her, while Xiao Yan spread his Purple Cloud Wings and flew towards the Sky Boat.