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Sensing the little snake's movements, Pei Yuan affectionately reached out and patted its head, then said to Xiao Fan, "The spiritual body condensed by this technique will take on different forms depending on the user. Mine is called a snake spirit."

"The birth of a serpent spirit is extremely demanding. In fact, when the old sect leader first used this technique, he only considered it for refining toxins. He thought the so-called birth of a soul was simply a pipe dream and didn't care at all. This is why he didn't hide this information from him much."

"It wasn't until a later cultivation session that the old sect leader discovered a faint trace of soul power emanating from the poison. Only then did he understand the special nature of this technique. He immediately tried to suppress the news, but precisely because of this, the news was leaked."

Pei Yuan stroked the little snake and said, "But in the end, this technique is actually a trap."

"The toxins required to create a snake spirit are extremely demanding, and the condensed toxins will have a great impact on the cultivator over a long period of time. The reason why the old sect master Dou Zong's cultivation level fell so early was partly due to this technique."

"Even my master suffered from chronic illnesses because of practicing this technique."

Pei Yuan's face showed a bitter expression as he said, "Everyone knows that this technique can make people progress extremely quickly, but no one knows that there is a price to pay for it."

"The serpent spirit is covered in incredibly terrifying toxins, and as it evolves, the toxins it carries become even more terrifying. It's like how the higher your cultivation level, the more terrifying the toxins you ingest. Over time, very few people who cultivate this technique can maintain an intact body..."

Xiao Fan listened to Pei Yuan's words without changing his expression, but inwardly he couldn't help but think, "Why does this thing feel so familiar..."

Just then, Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun landed beside Xiao Fan after the battle ended. Xiao Fan glanced at Little Fairy Doctor behind him and smiled knowingly: Thank you for the gift from the system!

Pei Yuan looked at Xiao Fan and then continued, "However, there is a limitation to this snake spirit. Because it is a soul body born from the soul of the user of the cultivation technique, the existence of this snake spirit also has great drawbacks."

"That is, if the owner of a cultivation technique dies completely, the spiritual body born from the cultivation technique will also disappear. This applies to both the old sect leader and my master's cultivation technique spiritual body."

Pei Yuan looked at the little snake that had been with him for almost his entire life, and without waiting for Xiao Fan's reaction, he immediately smiled and said, "However, I haven't been completely without achievements. Over the years, I have found a way to allow spirits to continue to live."

As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Yuan's soul power suddenly surged towards the small snake in front of him. Xiao Fan, seeing his actions, guessed what Pei Yuan's so-called method was.

The little snake that was originally pressed against Pei Yuan's cheek suddenly twisted and resisted after noticing Pei Yuan's movement.

"Sweetie, take a nap. When you wake up, you'll become a real life, you'll truly live on."

Pei Yuan looked at the little snake affectionately, and the infusion of his soul power did not stop at all. The little snake, which had been struggling, seemed to know that it was all in vain. In the end, it just clung tightly to Pei Yuan's head, wailing incessantly, and its slender tongue affectionately licked Pei Yuan's cheek.

As the snake licked, Xiao Fan discovered that traces of toxin were seeping into Pei Yuan's body again from his face.

Xiao Fan finally understood why Pei Yuan said that the stronger the snake spirit grew, the closer the death would be for the user of the technique.

Not to mention that because of the ancient nature of the cultivation method, these spirits are inherently very affectionate towards their hosts, and the heavier the toxins in their bodies, the more severe the impact on the host.

Ordinary toxins have no effect, but when they mature and become powerful enough to destroy a city or even a country, they have already achieved a qualitative leap. Even a Dou Zong would not be able to avoid being affected.

As the host spends years or even decades in close proximity to the spirit, they will naturally be affected by the toxins within the spirit's body.

Even if the spirit is controlled to avoid contact with the host, the toxins emitted at all times, accumulated over the years, are still extremely terrifying.

After Pei Yuan finished speaking, he remained silent, looking at the little snake as his soul power gradually dwindled.

"Please, take good care of him for me..."

Just as Pei Yuan was about to lose consciousness, he turned his gaze to Xiao Fan and reluctantly handed the little snake to Xiao Fan... Little Fairy Doctor beside him.

Xiao Fan sensed Pei Yuan's movement, paused his outstretched hand, and then narrowed his eyes slightly.

Pei Yuan's actions forced Xiao Fan to think more deeply.

He entrusted the spirit to himself, yet he handed it to Little Fairy Doctor, as if he knew she was the most suitable candidate.

However, Little Fairy Doctor's constitution of the Calamity Poison Body has never been revealed to outsiders.

Looking at Pei Yuan, who had completely lost his breath, Xiao Fan was unsure whether he was doing it unintentionally or reminding him. Recalling the special attitude of the Izumo Empire's royal family towards the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, and how Little Fairy Doctor dared to directly plan to turn against the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect just because of her, a thought flashed through Xiao Fan's mind.

However, no matter what happens, with his current strength, he is confident that he can protect Little Fairy Doctor in the Izumo Empire.

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When Little Fairy Doctor suddenly saw Pei Yuan's actions, a look of surprise appeared on her face. She turned to look at Xiao Fan beside her, and when he nodded, she reached out and took the little snake without hesitation.

The two women naturally overheard Xiao Fan and Pei Yuan's conversation.

Little Fairy Doctor looked at the little snake coiled in her palm, a hint of curiosity rising in her eyes.

With the infusion of Pei Yuan's soul power, the original grayish-brown snake's color changed slightly, and the brown spots looked like dust.

Then, Little Fairy Doctor curiously examined it closely and, as if possessed, reached out her finger and gently scratched it. The spots on the snake's body fell off, and a small crack appeared on the surface of the snake's body.

Little Fairy Doctor gently peeled back the edge of the crack with her fingernail, and the originally grayish-brown snake transformed into a jade-green snake, coiling in Little Fairy Doctor's hand.

Little Fairy Doctor was gazing intently at the newly renovated little snake in her hand when suddenly her expression froze, and she looked at the little snake in her hand with surprise.

"what happened?"

Xiao Fan, who had been keeping an eye on Little Fairy Doctor, naturally noticed the changes in her and couldn't help but ask.

"No big deal."

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Little Fairy Doctor gently shook her head before speaking, "Just now, I suddenly felt a wisp of toxin seep into my body from where it was touching my palm, but I immediately absorbed it."

Upon hearing Little Fairy Doctor's words, Xiao Fan examined the newly transformed little snake in her hand. Seeing that it showed no signs of waking up, it seemed that due to Pei Yuan's soul power injection, it had also ushered in an opportunity for transformation.

"Put it away for now. It's a troublesome thing full of poison to others, but it won't affect you. In fact, it might even become a great help to you in the future," Xiao Fan said softly.

"Hmm." Little Fairy Doctor didn't refute this. Looking at the little snake in her hand, a rare smile appeared on her face. She said, "Since you are also a poor fellow without companions, you will follow me from now on. From now on, you can be called Xiao Qing."

Immediately, Little Fairy Doctor put Xiaoqing into her sleeve.

After seeing that Fairy Doctor had settled Xiao Qing, Xiao Fan and Yun Yun did not stay there any longer, since now was not the time to reminisce.

When Pei Yuan and Xue Gang were fighting, Xiao Fan and the others also realized that there were other places where battles were breaking out in Tianrong City.

It seems that after so much preparation, the battle between the Imperial Sikou family of the Izumo Empire and the Wanxie Sect has finally broken out. Judging from the battle between Xue Gang and Pei Yuan just now, the Imperial family has already made its move, preparing to destroy all of the Wanxie Sect's strongholds in Tianrong City in one fell swoop.

The surrounding crowd had already left while Pei Yuan was fighting with the elders of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect. Xiao Fan glanced at the mansion, which had been completely reduced to ruins, and then led Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun, rushing towards the location of Tianxiang Tower in Tianrong City.

Xiao Fan was unwilling to become a free henchman for the Sikou family.

Not to mention that he had already helped the royal family resolve a problem once before. After all, if the matter in Zhan Yuncheng hadn't involved a war between two countries and hundreds of thousands of civilians, Xiao Fan and Yun Yun wouldn't have stepped in for free.

The current battle is between the Izumo Empire's royal family and the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, and Xiao Fan does not intend to get involved immediately.

Xiao Fan wanted to see what gave the Chuyun Empire the confidence to directly confront the Wanxie Sect.

If, as Xiao Fan suspected, the Chuyun Empire intended to exploit Little Fairy Doctor, then Xiao Fan would have to settle accounts with them. After all, for Xiao Fan, the only thing he cared about was Little Fairy Doctor's safety.

In no time, Xiao Fan arrived at Tianxiang Tower with Yun Yun and Little Fairy Doctor.

Along the way, Xiao Fan discovered that there hadn't been any major changes in Tianrong City. Apart from a few places where battles had broken out and were firmly sealed off by the royal guards, most places were no different from usual.

The street vendors were operating as usual.

This piqued Xiao Fan's interest in the emperor of the Chuyun Empire. At least from what he could see now, the royal family, apart from not being able to rival the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect in terms of top-tier standing, still had a very deep understanding of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect.

The spies of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect hidden in Tianrong City were killed in one blow!

Inside Tianxiang Tower, Xiao Fan did not see Sikou Shisan. However, it made sense, as these were turbulent times, and Sikou Shisan could not possibly be sitting here peacefully.

However, everyone in Tianxiang Tower knew about Xiao Fan's previous reception upstairs, so they were all extremely polite to him and led them up. Xiao Fan did not refuse and went upstairs with Xiao Yixian and Yun Yun to wait for Sikou Shisan.

......

In the Central Plains, within a branch hall of the Soul Palace.

"Mo Shang, you must seize this opportunity. This is an opportunity that the Celestial Venerable himself requested. Once inside, you must be careful."

The Eagle Protector looked at the young man in front of him, who was wearing a black mask and whose whole body was hidden in a black robe, and said with a serious face, "Yao Chen's existence is extremely special. Even I am not qualified to enter. To be honest, if it weren't for your amazing talent in alchemy, which has made you a sixth-grade alchemist in such a short time, the elders would not have agreed to your idea."

Eagle Protector looked at Mo Shang with a complicated expression.

When he first subdued Mo Shang, he discovered Mo Shang's special qualities, but even so, he did not expect that Mo Shang's talent would be so amazing.

In less than two years, he soared from the Dou Wang realm to the Dou Huang realm, and even broke through to the sixth-grade alchemist level in the art of alchemy.

Such talent is extremely astonishing, even within the clan.

Perhaps it is precisely because Mo Shang's talent has been revealed that countless people in the Soul Palace faction now want to poach him. Even the little trick I planted in his soul back then has long been eliminated by the Heavenly Venerable and the others.

The purpose was to avoid affecting Mo Shang's future cultivation path and to prevent Mo Shang from harboring any resentment towards the Soul Palace.

When he first heard the news, Protector Eagle thought Mo Shang would take this opportunity to join another branch hall, but unexpectedly, after the imprisonment within his soul was lifted, Mo Shang was still willing to stay here.

Moreover, regarding Mo Shang's request to ask the Medicine Venerable for advice on difficult problems in alchemy, no one initially agreed, after all, the importance of Yao Chen to the Soul Palace was self-evident. However, as Mo Shang's talent in alchemy was revealed, different opinions began to emerge.

Given Mo Shang's current talent in alchemy, he might actually be able to cultivate a second Yao Chen for the Soul Palace.

Then, a Celestial Venerable spoke up, agreeing to Mo Shang's idea of ​​contacting Yao Chen.

Now, Protector Eagle and a high-level Dou Zong brought Mo Shang to the place where Yao Chen was imprisoned.

"Go inside. Once you're inside, we can't follow you anymore."

Eagle Protector pointed to the dark palace towering in the forest ahead, then pointed to Mo Shang, and he and the Dou Zong powerhouse behind him stopped in their tracks.

Without orders, they cannot step into it; otherwise, within the Soul Palace, the crime of overstepping one's bounds is never lightly forgiven.

Mo Shang nodded slightly upon hearing Eagle Protector's words, his expression hidden beneath the black mask.

After the Eagle Protector nodded slightly, Mo Shang stepped into the forest.

As he stepped inside, a chilling aura suddenly rose from the soles of his feet, directly eroding his body.

Mo Shang's movements did not change at all in the face of the sudden chill. He paused slightly before landing directly. As for the chill that had invaded his body, Mo Shang's chaotic fire simply spun around and it all disappeared.

"what?"

Whether it was Mo Shang's imagination or not, at the very moment the cold energy within his body was devoured by the Chaos Fire, a slight sound of surprise reached Mo Shang's ears.

However, without even thinking, Mo Shang could guess that this was just a small test of him by a hidden expert from the Soul Palace.

Undeterred by the chill of the forest, Mo Shang quickly arrived at the palace.