179: Chapter 179: Little Thoughts

Just as he finished speaking, he lunged forward!

His speed was pushed to the absolute limit!

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox was already prepared; her nine tails rose simultaneously, and her Demonic Qi transformed into a barrier in front of Xiao Ran.

Boom!

The barrier shattered, and the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox retreated three steps, her face turning pale.

"Black Loach, are you crazy?"

The giant python sneered.

"Crazy? I'm perfectly sober."

"This kid has the ten thousand poison bead and soul transformation one moment dissolve on him; once he's killed, it's all mine."

"Nine-Tails, don't interfere in this matter, and I'll give you half afterward."

Xiao Ran stood behind the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, but there was no panic in his heart.

He had long guessed it would turn out like this.

He took the ten thousand poison bead from his robe and held it in his palm.

The greyish-black bead emitted a faint, eerie glow amidst the dark purple poison mist.

"Are you sure you want to kill me?"

The giant python's vertical pupils landed on the ten thousand poison bead, a flash of greed passing through them.

"The ten thousand poison bead... good stuff."

Xiao Ran nodded.

"It is indeed a good thing, but do you know how to use it?"

The giant python was taken aback.

Xiao Ran continued.

"The ten thousand poison bead contains a Restriction left by the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable."

"Only those who have Cultivated the Ten Thousand Poisons True Scripture can open it; if forced open, the poison gas inside will erupt instantly."

"I wonder if you can withstand a blow from the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable at his Peak?"

He paused, looking at the old man in black.

"Do you want to try?"

A hint of fear flashed in the giant python's vertical pupils.

At his Peak, the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable was a Dao Integration Stage expert; it naturally couldn't withstand a full-strength strike at its measly Void Refinement Stage.

It stared at Xiao Ran for three breaths before suddenly sighing.

"The Human Race is just filthy!"

"Fine, I won't kill you, but your poisonous items must be delivered regularly."

Xiao Ran felt relieved; the giant python saying this meant it had agreed to the conditions he proposed.

From now on, the Poison Barrier Forest would no longer be a Forbidden Ground that threatened them, but a paradise belonging solely to them.

"Rest assured, Senior, this Junior is as good as his word."

Xiao Ran's tone became respectful, even using the title Senior.

Having said that, he poured a Medicinal Pill from a porcelain bottle and handed it to the giant python.

"This is the finished product of soul transformation one moment dissolve, consider it a meeting gift."

The old man swallowed it in one gulp, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

"Not bad, even better than what I had three thousand years ago."

Xiao Ran's smile became even more obvious.

"I'm glad Senior likes it. In the future, this Junior will regularly deliver various poisonous items to ensure Senior's satisfaction."

The old man nodded and said no more.

At this moment, the Nine-Tails' temper flared up.

"You old thing, you actually dared to attack. I must detonate my demon core to teach you a lesson."

The old man's mouth twitched; he had forgotten about this Young Miss.

"Don't, I was wrong!"

"I'll use the ten thousand poisons lotus to apologize, alright?"

The old man quickly admitted defeat.

The Nine-Tails immediately shot Xiao Ran a meaningful look.

Xiao Ran walked to the edge of the pond and carefully picked three ten thousand poisons lotuses, then scooped out the lotus seeds from the bottom, seven in total.

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox leaned in: "Give me half."

Xiao Ran glared at her: "You want that many?"

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox said righteously: "I blocked a blow for you."

Xiao Ran was speechless, but he still gave her two lotuses and three seeds.

The old man watched them divide the loot and suddenly spoke.

"Kid, that ten thousand poison bead of yours is about to evolve, isn't it?"

Xiao Ran nodded: "Just a little bit more."

The old man took an object from his robe and threw it to him.

It was a fist-sized crystal, pitch black all over, emitting a dense poisonous gas.

"This thing can help you."

Xiao Ran caught it, and the ten thousand poison bead immediately throbbed violently, as if cheering.

"Thank you, Senior."

The old man waved his hand: "No need for thanks, just remember to send the poisonous items regularly."

The next second, he transformed back into his demonic form.

The giant python's massive body slowly slithered toward the depths.

Xiao Ran and the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox exchanged a glance and turned to leave.

By the time they walked out of the Poison Barrier Forest, it was almost dark.

Xiao Ran took a deep breath, feeling as if he had lost several pounds.

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox turned into a white light and entered the human emperor banner, leaving behind a sentence before she left.

"Next time there's a good thing like this, remember to call me."

Xiao Ran smiled and flew toward the base.

In the distance, the golden Sword Intent atop the Sword Qi Great Wall flowed ceaselessly in the twilight.

At this time.

Eternal Night Villa.

Xiao Ran landed in front of the gate, and Song He hurried to greet him.

"Elder, you're back!"

Xiao Ran nodded: "Yes, how is the base?"

Song He smiled: "Everything is going smoothly. Junior Brother Bai has already arranged the training, and Deputy Commander Tie Xiong and the others are full of energy."

Xiao Ran nodded with satisfaction.

He walked into the main hall, took out the ten thousand poisons lotuses and seeds, and carefully put them away.

Then he placed that Heart of Ten Thousand Poisons in his palm and examined it closely.

The ten thousand poison bead in his body heated up slightly, as if anticipating something.

"Don't be in a hurry."

"Soon, I'll let you eat your fill."

Xiao Ran said softly.

He put away the Heart of Ten Thousand Poisons and took out another small porcelain bottle.

Inside was a colorless and odorless poison.

Heart-Devouring Gu Poison.

This was the most insidious poison in the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable's Legacy.

He hadn't taken it out directly just now.

This poisonous substance wouldn't kill the victim immediately, but would slowly erode the victim's Divine Soul.

As long as the antidote was taken regularly, there would be no problem.

Once the medicine was stopped, the poison would trigger and cause death.

Not to mention the Void Refinement Stage, even those in the Dao Integration Stage couldn't withstand it.

Xiao Ran looked at the porcelain bottle in his hand, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

The giant python thought he was making friends, but in reality, he was setting bait.

Once the giant python became accustomed to eating the soul transformation one moment dissolve, he would start adding the Heart-Devouring Gu Poison.

The dosage would be small at first, so nothing would happen.

Once the giant python was addicted, he would slowly increase the dosage.

By then, a Void Refinement Stage poison beast would be his.

He put away the porcelain bottle and walked to the window.

In the distance, Sunset Mountain was brightly lit.

Further away, the Sword Qi Great Wall towered majestically.

And his path to ruling the Far North Land had only just begun.

Through the Soul link, Li Changsheng's voice came through.

"Xiao Ran, we're setting off tomorrow."

Xiao Ran was overjoyed to hear this.

"That's great, be careful on the way."

"Don't worry."

Li Changsheng paused, "By the way, my Second Senior Sister is traveling with me."

"She'll arrive in a few days. When the time comes... hehe!"

Li Changsheng let out a lewd laugh.

A hint of nostalgia flashed across Xiao Ran's face.

"Say no more, I'll naturally take action."

Li Changsheng laughed.

"What are you planning to do on your end?"

Xiao Ran thought for a moment and said calmly.

"The basic layout is complete. Next is a powerful advance into the Sword Qi Great Wall."

Li Changsheng: "Show-off!"

The two chatted for a few more sentences before cutting the link.

Xiao Ran stood by the window, looking at the distant night sky.

Su Qinghan was coming.

There was a Void Refinement Stage poison beast in the Poison Barrier Forest.

The Sword Sect was inquiring about Li Bai.

The Far North Land was becoming more and more lively.

He turned, walked back to the table, and picked up the map.

Sunset Mountain, Poison Barrier Forest, Sword Qi Great Wall...

His finger moved slowly across the map, finally stopping at one place.

Four words were marked there.

Sword Sect.

"Sword Sect..."

He whispered to himself.