Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

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Xiao Fan nodded slightly upon hearing Chunlai's words, smiled, and remained silent.

The two followed Chunlai into the courtyard.

The courtyard was beautifully decorated with artificial hills, a small pond, a garden, and pavilions, but no one appreciated such a beautiful scene.

Chunlai quickly led Xiao Fan and the other to a palace. Two palace maids stood at the entrance and nodded slightly when they saw Chunlai.

"These are poison masters recommended by Wan Zuochen of Tianxiang Tower. I'll take them to see His Highness."

Upon hearing Chunlai's words, two palace maids pushed open the palace gates, and Xiao Fan and his companion followed Chunlai into the palace.

The windows around the palace were all closed, but the interior was decorated with many beads that emitted a soft glow. Since it was daytime, the interior was not dark and looked extremely magnificent.

The only drawback is that the palace is filled with a strong smell of medicinal herbs, which makes people not want to stay there for too long.

Upon entering the palace, one's path is blocked by a screen embroidered with pavilions and towers.

Through the gaps in the screen, one could vaguely see the bed inside the palace.

"Your Highness, this is a poison master recommended by Wan Zuochen."

Chunlai bowed gracefully behind the screen and spoke with her head bowed.

"I understand. Let them come over."

A gentle voice rang out, and Chunlai stood up, gesturing to Xiao Fan and the others before leading them across the screen.

At the edge of the bed, Sikou Shisan sat in an exquisite chair, and Chunlai bowed to him again upon seeing him.

Si Kou Thirteen and the Sixth Princess were close. Si Kou Thirteen had been taken care of by the Sixth Princess since childhood. Since the Sixth Princess was poisoned, he often came to visit her. Chun Lai was already used to this.

Chunlai brought Xiao Fan and Yun Yun before Sikou Shisan, bowed to them, and then withdrew.

After Chunlai left, Sikou Shisan stood up from his seat, looking at Xiao Fan and the other person with excitement.

“I have already heard everything from my thirteenth brother. Ning thanks you both.”

Xiao Fan and Yun Yun sat opposite Si Kou Shisan. A cold voice rang out from the bed, and then a pale arm emerged from behind the curtains. A golden bracelet adorned the wrist, with a beautifully crafted gem the size of a fingernail hanging from it.

As the curtains were pulled back to the sides, a slender figure came into view.

Si Kou Ning wore a pale yellow dress, her long, jet-black hair loosely draped behind her, with a few strands falling over her shoulders. Her delicate shoulders could be vaguely seen through her hair. Her features, even without makeup, were stunning enough to amaze everyone. It was just a pity that at this moment, her eyes were somewhat dim on her thin, pretty face, and her pale red lips were heartbreaking.

"My name is Sikou Ning. I greet you both."

Si Kou Ning bowed slightly to Xiao Fan and the other person, then walked over and sat down next to Si Kou Shisan.

Xiao Fan and Yun Yun nodded and smiled at Si Kou Ning.

"Sister, why did you get out of bed? You're not feeling well right now, you need to rest more."

When Si Kou Shisan saw Si Kou Ning come out, he spoke with concern. Although Si Kou Ning was able to suppress the poison in her body with medicine, it was still extremely harmful to her health. Therefore, Si Kou Ning spent most of her time resting in bed.

"It doesn't matter."

Si Kou Ning shook her head slightly, her gaze fixed on Xiao Fan, her eyes completely at odds with her delicate appearance.

"Unlike Thirteen, I don't know why you two are willing to help the Sikou family fight against the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect?"

Xiao Fan was surprised to find that the seemingly gentle and weak Si Kou Ning could be so sharp-tongued. He glanced at her in astonishment.

Seeing the determination in her eyes, Xiao Fan smiled and shook his head, saying, "I'm not trying to help your Sikou family. It's just that I can't stand the Wanxie Sect doing such heinous things. Of course, even if I help you deal with the Wanxie Sect, I won't be a fool to rush forward. If things don't work out, I won't be stupid enough to throw my life away."

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Si Kou Ning frowned slightly, opened her mouth, then gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, in that case, thank you very much."

Chapter 19 The Green Hills Remain Unforgotten, The Promise Under the Stars

Si Kou Ning also knew that regardless of whether Xiao Fan and the others were telling the truth, the royal family of the Chuyun Empire had no power to resist.

Just as they were powerless against the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, Xiao Fan and Yun Yun's combined strength was enough to bring annihilation to the Si Kou family.

Si Kou Ning stubbornly asked Xiao Fan and the others again, actually just wanting to hear their words for peace of mind. After all, the Si Kou family's resources were limited, and the strength of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect in the Chuyun Empire was even more formidable. Si Kou Ning was secretly glad that Xiao Fan and the others had joined them. Whatever Xiao Fan and the others wanted, it was better than the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect.

"Now, let's talk about the people sent by the Heavenly Poison Woman first," Xiao Fan said with a smile to Si Kou Ning.

Si Kou Shisan had already told Si Kou Ning about Xiao Fan's desire to see the Heavenly Poison Woman, so Si Kou Ning wasn't surprised to hear Xiao Fan's words. After glancing at Xiao Fan curiously, Si Kou Ning shook her head before saying, "I don't know exactly where she is right now, but I can tell you everything I know."

Xiao Fan frowned when he heard the first half of Si Kou Ning's sentence, thinking they were playing a trick on him, since Si Kou Shisan hadn't said that to him before. He nodded after hearing Si Kou Ning's explanation.

"The timing of the Heavenly Poison Woman's subordinates is uncertain. Usually, she sends a physician into the palace under the guise of treating patients, which is how we can contact her. We don't have her specific contact information."

Si Kou Ning paused for a moment, then continued, "Although we don't know the specifics, I spent some time with the Heavenly Poison Woman, so I can tell you what I know."

"whats the matter?"

Xiao Fan pressed for more information out of curiosity.

“I met the Heavenly Poison Woman a year ago when I was in Dinggu City. At that time, she didn’t have this title yet. She already had a certain reputation in Dinggu City, and many people knew her.”

“In Dinggu City, she often helps wounded mercenaries. Even those with low strength are treated the same, so she has earned the respect of many mercenaries. After all, in a place like the Izumo Empire, it is rare to see someone who cares so much about strangers.”

When Si Kou Ning said this, his tone was full of admiration.

Upon hearing Si Kou Ning's words, Xiao Fan couldn't help but recall the time when Little Fairy Doctor was in Qingshan Town. She treated all the mercenaries equally and helped them, which is why she was loved and respected in Qingshan Town. Therefore, Xiao Fan had no doubts about Si Kou Ning's words.

Xiao Fan did not interrupt, so Si Kou Ning continued, "Back then, I happened to pass through Dinggu City and saw the Heavenly Poison Woman treating people. Moreover, it seemed that the son of the city lord of Dinggu City was pursuing her, but he did not win her favor, and many rumors spread in the city."

When Si Kou Ning finished speaking, she secretly glanced at Xiao Fan's expression, but couldn't discern anything.

"Later, the city lord's son tried to force her with some tricks. I happened to know about this and admired her behavior, so I stepped in to stop him. That's how I met the Heavenly Poison Woman."

"Later I realized that even without my intervention, she wouldn't have had any trouble at all."

A smile flickered across Si Kou Ning's face as she spoke this.

"I'm also very fortunate. It was because I sent someone to warn the city lord that I ended up getting to know her. After discovering that she was exceptionally capable, I thought of recruiting her into the Sikou family. Although she didn't agree in the end, we gradually started to cooperate."

Si Kou Ning picked up the tea on the table, took a sip to moisten her throat, and then continued, "For some reason, she seems to have a great need for highly poisonous medicinal herbs. In the several collaborations with us, she only asked for herbs with strong toxicity, and the stronger the better. Even when we offered her a rare poison that Si Kou had treasured as payment to invite her to fight against the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, she did not refuse outright."

Si Kou Ning shook her head, and Si Kou Shisan, who was sitting to the side, remained silent. Although this surprised them greatly, they simply attributed it to the unique characteristics of the Heavenly Poison Woman's technique.

After all, in the Izumo Empire, countless people have refined numerous poison pills in order to enhance the toxicity of their battle aura.

Xiao Fan remained outwardly calm upon hearing their conversation, but inwardly he sighed.

The fact that Little Fairy Doctor only trades highly poisonous items must be for the purpose of improving her cultivation level. After all, with her Calamity Poison Body, she only needs to ingest these poisons to increase her cultivation level.

"As for why she later acquired the title of 'Heavenly Poison Woman'..."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Si Kou Ning's face. Then, like Si Kou Shisan, she gave Xiao Fan an apologetic smile and said, "This is a message we promised Tian Du Nu that we wouldn't spread. If you want to know, you'll have to ask her yourself."

Xiao Fan nodded upon hearing Si Kou Ning's words, then lowered his head thoughtfully.

Si Kou Ning and Si Kou Shisan saw Xiao Fan thinking but did not interrupt her, and Yun Yun also obediently remained silent on the side.

After a long pause, Xiao Fan raised his head again and looked at Si Kou Ning, asking, "You met Little... Heavenly Poison Woman in Dinggu City, right?"

"Yes."

Si Kou Ning nodded, then continued, "Although we haven't seen each other much since then, I think if you want to find her, it's best to wait until the next time she sends someone to contact us."

Xiao Fan nodded upon hearing Si Kou Ning's words, but remained silent.

"If you really want to find the Heavenly Poison Woman, I think you can go and take a look at Dinggu City."

Si Kou Shisan, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke to Xiao Fan. Si Kou Ning glanced at Si Kou Shisan in surprise, frowned, and remained silent.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan looked up at Si Kou Ning and Si Kou Thirteen, pondered for a moment, and then said, "In any case, at least we have some news. If she sends someone to contact you later, please pass on a message to me and tell her... 'The green hills have not forgotten, the promise under the stars.' As for how to contact me, I believe you, Thirteen, will have a way."

After Xiao Fan finished speaking, he stood up.

Seeing Xiao Fan's actions, Si Kou Ning nodded, then instructed Chun Lai to come in and lead Xiao Fan and the others out the way they came in.

After Chunlai led Xiao Fan and the other two away, inside the palace, Sikou Ning turned and glared angrily at Sikou Shisan, saying, "Sikou Shisan! Who told you to leak the information and let them go to Dinggu City?"

Si Kou Shisan seemed to have anticipated Si Kou Ning's actions. He turned and jumped aside, picked up a handkerchief and covered his mouth. He coughed lightly a few times before speaking, "Royal sister, don't worry. Xiao Fan should be an old acquaintance of Tian Du Nu. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so concerned about Tian Du Nu's news."

Si Kou Ning continued to glare at Si Kou Shisan. She originally wanted to reprimand him, but seeing his pale face and the handkerchief covering his mouth, she couldn't bear to scold him in the end. Instead, she said, "Do you think I can't see through you? But since we promised Tian Du Nu that matter, we can't go back on our word."

Si Kou Shisan knew that his elder sister was extremely conflicted at the moment, so he cupped his hands towards her and said, "Alright, don't worry about it so much. Elder sister, you should rest well. I'll be leaving now."

Si Kou Shisan then left Si Kou Ning's palace, a slight smile playing on his lips as he closed the door.

My dear elder sister, I know you and the Heavenly Poison Woman are friends, and you can't bear to force her. But since Xiao Fan has come to us of his own accord, this only strengthens our bargaining power...

......

After leaving Sikou Ning's palace, Xiao Fan and Yun Yun left the palace directly.

"So, are you happy to hear news about your little sweetheart?"

After leaving the palace, Yun Yun looked at the joy on Xiao Fan's face and smelled the fragrance emanating from the hairpin on his head. She pretended to be annoyed and spoke to Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan could naturally tell that Yun Yun's tone did not contain any blame. He reached out and pinched Yun Yun's cheek, then said, "No way, my mind is full of you."

"It would be weird to believe you."

Yun Yun retorted and slapped away Xiao Fan's mischievous hand.

"Let's go. Right now, let's deal with the tail first."

Xiao Fan withdrew his hand, gently rubbing his fingertips together. "Hmm, this face is so soft..."

At a corner opposite the palace gate, a man dressed in black watched Xiao Fan and Yun Yun walk out of the palace and quietly followed behind them.

The man in black followed them for several days and noticed that Xiao Fan and Yun Yun were extremely relaxed along the way, occasionally buying a couple of trinkets from vendors. A sense of helplessness rose in his heart.

These people are clearly just tourists visiting Tianrong City. The higher-ups are making a fuss over nothing. Every day, people enter the palace under the guise of medical treatment. How could they possibly investigate them all?