In the Poisonous Fog Valley, the poisoned body goes berserk; the healer shyly offers her first kiss.

Continuing from the previous chapter, Xiao Wu and Qing Lin went together to pick herbs that neutralize the ice and fire energy. Xiao Yi Xian, feeling uneasy, took her medicine basket and proactively followed them: "Little Sister Xiao Wu, Little Sister Qing Lin, I'll go with you. I recognize the herbs near Poison Mist Valley and can help you distinguish the poisonous varieties."

The three of them moved along the dense forest at the edge of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. The further they went, the thicker the air became, with light purple Poison Mist permeating like a veil, and the vegetation all tinged with a strange dark purple. Qing Lin's snake swarm scouted ahead, their reptilian eyes scanning the surroundings alertly. Suddenly, they hissed a warning at a recessed cliff wall—the concentration of Poison Mist there far exceeded other places, faintly revealing black miasma. It was the hidden core of Poison Mist Valley within the Star Dou Secret Realm.

“The herbs here are so special, the colors are so vibrant!” Xiao Wu pointed at several blue-glowing herbs under the cliff wall. Just as she was about to reach out and pick them, Xiao Yi Xian stopped her: “Don't touch! That is ‘Heart-Rotting Grass.’ It looks harmless, but it's actually extremely toxic. Touching it will corrode your meridians.”

She leaned down to observe closely when the detoxification herbs in her basket suddenly shook violently. The light purple Poison Mist instantly surged, turning into black miasma that swept toward the three of them. “Not good! It's Ancient Poison Miasma, which can trigger the latent toxins in the body!” Xiao Yi Xian's expression changed drastically. She instinctively shielded Xiao Wu and Qing Lin behind her, but was herself enveloped by the miasma.

The Calamity Poison Body originally required extreme control, and the Ancient Poison Miasma acted like a catalyst, instantly detonating the toxins within her. Xiao Yi Xian's entire body turned greenish-purple, the meridians under her skin bulged, and Poison Mist seeped from her pores. Her eyes gradually became blurred as she curled up on the ground in pain: “The Poison Body... I can't control it...”

Qing Lin's snake swarm immediately coiled around, attempting to use snake venom to neutralize the miasma, but they were instead struck by the backlash of the potent poison within Xiao Yi Xian, wilting and falling to the ground one after another. Xiao Wu's eyes turned red with anxiety, her rabbit ears pressed tightly against her head as she shouted toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well: “Brother Su Chen! Sister Xiao Yi Xian is in trouble!”

Su Chen, who was helping Xiao Xun Er stabilize her Heavenly Flame, felt his heart tighten upon hearing the cry for help. His black-gold God-Defying Power instantly unfolded, and with a flash, he disappeared from the spot: “Xun'er, stay here. I'm going to save Xiao Yi Xian!”

Karin and Hanabi also followed immediately. Hanabi activated her Lightning Release Chakra, turning into a bolt of lightning to clear the path, arriving at Poison Mist Valley in moments. They saw Xiao Yi Xian enveloped in black miasma, the energy from her rampaging Poison Body causing the surrounding vegetation to wither. She was curled on the ground, hands clutching her chest, moaning in pain: “It hurts... the toxins are eroding my meridians... Brother Su Chen...”

“Xiao Yi Xian!” Su Chen's pupils constricted. Ignoring the erosion of the poison miasma, he leaped into the core area. His black-gold God-Defying Power formed a protective shield, sheltering Xiao Yi Xian within: “Don't be afraid, I'm here!”

He crouched down and carefully pulled Xiao Yi Xian into his arms, only for her to instinctively grab his arm, her sharp nails digging into his skin. Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks flushed with a sickly red, her eyes looking at him dazedly. Poison Mist seeped out with her breath but was blocked by Su Chen's God-Defying Power: “Brother Su Chen... don't touch me... my poison will hurt you...”

“Silly girl, how could I be afraid of your poison?” Su Chen stroked her cheek with heartache. Black-gold God-Defying Power slowly surged into her body, attempting to suppress the rampaging Poison Body. “Your poison is a treasure, not a burden. I will help you master it.”

However, the combination of the Ancient Poison Miasma and the Calamity Poison Body became even more overbearing. As soon as the God-Defying Power entered her body, it was struck by the poison's backlash, and a trace of black blood seeped from the corner of Su Chen's mouth. “Brother Su Chen!” Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian struggled to push him away, but Su Chen held her even tighter.

“Don't move!” Su Chen barked softly, pressing her firmly into his embrace. With their skin touching, his God-Defying Power surged in without reservation. “Only by embracing closely can my God-Defying Power completely envelop your Poison Body and neutralize the toxins. Endure it, it will be over soon.”

Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened instantly, her cheeks turning so red they could almost bleed. Feeling Su Chen's warm body temperature and powerful heartbeat, the pain seemed to lessen slightly. But the erosion of the toxins was still intense. She couldn't help but bite Su Chen's shoulder to alleviate the pain, her voice carrying a sob: “Brother Su Chen... it hurts... but with you here... I'm not afraid...”

A stinging pain came from Su Chen's shoulder, but he didn't let go at all. Instead, he held her tighter, his other hand gently stroking her back, his tone incredibly tender: “Endure it, I'm here. From now on, I'll bear all the pain for you. Your poison will only hurt my enemies in the future and will never harm you again.”

The God-Defying Power was like a warm stream, neutralizing the potent poison in her body bit by bit. The black miasma gradually dissipated, and the greenish-purple hue on Xiao Yi Xian's body faded significantly. She released Su Chen's shoulder, a trace of blood still on her lips. She looked at Su Chen dazedly, her eyes filled with dependence and adoration.

“Brother Su Chen... thank you...” She raised her hand to gently touch the wound on Su Chen's shoulder, her fingertips trembling. “Am I very useless, always causing you trouble?”

“Don't say that.” Su Chen pinched her cheek and lowered his head toward her lips. “You are my Xiao Yi Xian. Being able to heal you and help you control your Poison Body is my fortune.”

Xiao Yi Xian's heart rate instantly accelerated. Seeing Su Chen's face getting closer, she plucked up her courage, proactively stood on her tiptoes, and kissed his lips. The kiss carried a faint scent of blood and herbs, gentle yet firm, just like her current feelings.

Su Chen was slightly taken aback, then responded to her kiss. The God-Defying Power flowed between them, completely neutralizing the last of the potent poison in her body. Under the nourishment of the God-Defying Power, the Calamity Poison Body became docile and even showed signs of evolution. The Poison Mist also changed from a deadly black to a gentle light purple.

After a long time, they pulled apart. Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks were as red as ripe apples. She buried her face in Su Chen's chest, her voice as soft as a whisper: “Brother Su Chen, my poison... will only hurt your enemies from now on. And I... will also belong only to you.”

“I know.” Su Chen kissed the top of her head and picked her up in a princess carry. “Let's go back. I'll help you completely stabilize your Poison Body and make your Calamity Poison Body the most powerful weapon.”

Outside Poison Mist Valley, Karin, Hanabi, Xiao Wu, and Qing Lin were already waiting. Seeing the wound on Su Chen's shoulder, Karin immediately ran over, distressedly taking out a healing potion: “Lord Su Chen, you're injured! Let me heal you quickly!”

Hanabi also put away her tsundere expression, her eyes filled with worry: “The energy of that Poison Mist just now was very strange. Are you okay?”

“I'm fine.” Su Chen shook his head with a smile, carrying Xiao Yi Xian toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. “Xiao Yi Xian's Poison Body has stabilized and even shows signs of evolution. Next, we'll help her consolidate here, and then continue exploring the core area of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to find more opportunities!”

Xiao Yi Xian leaned in Su Chen's arms, feeling his steady heartbeat, a happy smile gracing her lips. She knew that from this moment on, she was no longer alone. Su Chen and the Sisters would become her strongest support, and her Calamity Poison Body would bloom with its most dazzling light under Su Chen's companionship.