Chapter 77: Good Friends Exchange Gifts
“Bo-, Body?”
Li Guijiao immediately took a step back, scenes from storybooks flashing through her mind. “A’Xue, could it be that you want to… offer yourself to me?”
A troubled expression appeared on her face. “But we’re both girls…”
“Girls can do it too.”
Luo Xue casually replied, but immediately saw Li Guijiao’s eyes widen as if a new world had opened up to her, and quickly added, “But that’s not what I meant, you misunderstood.”
“…It’s not?”
For some reason, Li Guijiao felt inexplicably disappointed.
“Ahem, when I said ‘body,’ I meant my physique,” Luo Xue said, correcting herself. “I don’t know if Uncle Hei Pao told you about the specifics of the Calamity Poison Body?”
“No, what exactly is the Calamity Poison Body?”
Li Guijiao asked with confusion, a faint blush still lingering on her cheeks.
She was always immersed in storybooks and had read fewer of the actual Immortal Domain records.
“A… talent, similar to your eyes.”
Luo Xue extended her arm, and beneath her snow-white skin, a sickly purplish-red color was faintly visible.
“My blood is a deadly poison. Once there’s direct contact, even Spirit Condensation cultivators can’t resist it.”
“Used properly, it can even kill Foundation Establishment cultivators.”
That was, if the poisonous blood was injected directly into the opponent’s heart or head. Otherwise, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, once they reacted, could quickly stop the spread of the poison.
“Hiss…”
Li Guijiao gasped. Although she was naive, she still had a clear understanding of the combat power of cultivators.
A method that allowed an Innate Realm cultivator to kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator, even if the conditions were extremely strict, was still shocking as long as the possibility existed.
The Grand Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall’s worries weren’t unfounded. Once Luo Xue reached the Core Formation Realm, she would theoretically have the ability to assassinate a Nascent Soul cultivator.
And she also had the ability to silently slaughter mortals.
A wisp of blood mist could kill without a trace, and a few drops of poisonous blood could wipe out an entire city, impossible to defend against.
Of course, Luo Xue wouldn’t do such a thing.
“I don’t really have anything good to give you, so I’ll give you some of my blood.”
Luo Xue took out a jade bottle used for storing medicinal liquids from her storage ring, then condensed her spiritual power into a blade, cutting her skin. Purplish-red blood slowly dripped into the bottle.
She didn’t even give Li Guijiao a chance to stop her.
“A’Xue, are you really sure…”
Li Guijiao looked at Luo Xue’s slightly pale face and asked worriedly.
“It’s just a little blood, no problem,” Luo Xue smiled, then her expression turned serious. “Remember, don’t touch the poisonous blood directly with your hands. You can use spiritual power to control the blood and apply it to your weapon.”
“As long as you have the opportunity to pierce their heart, this blood can give you the ability to kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator.”
The poison of the Calamity Poison Body ranked sixth among the ten most potent poisons.
This was because the toxicity was influenced by the cultivator’s level. If it were the blood of a Nascent Soul Calamity Poison Body, its toxicity could rank among the top three.
The ten most potent poisons were so valuable that even the sects in the Immortal Domain that specialized in poisons coveted them. Luo Huaxin had been put on a wanted list for stealing a gourd of the ninth most potent poison, Immortal’s Kowtow.
…However, being on a wanted list was commonplace for her.
After filling the small jade bottle, Luo Xue stopped the bleeding and exhaled.
When she came back to her senses, she felt a little dizzy.
This small amount of poisonous blood had been refined by her, its toxicity even greater than ordinary blood.
But it also consumed more energy.
Li Guijiao quickly supported Luo Xue, and before she could say anything, Luo Xue handed her the jade bottle.
“Here, for you.” Luo Xue forced a faint smile onto her slightly tired face. “We’re good friends, right?”
“…Yes.” Li Guijiao nodded slightly, then nodded more vigorously. “Yes!”
“Good friends exchange gifts.”
Luo Xue placed the jade bottle in Li Guijiao’s hand, leaned against the wall, and looked around.
“But, A’Gui, why did you build such a cave in this kind of place…”
Li Guijiao took the jade bottle and carefully placed it in her storage pouch. Hearing Luo Xue’s question, she replied,
“I’m afraid the Peerless Summit Sect will be destroyed…”
“…??”
A question mark appeared above Luo Xue’s head.
Not to mention being overly pessimistic, wasn’t this a bit too much preparation?
“Look, in the stories, the protagonist’s sect is always the first to be destroyed…”
“…It does seem that way.”
“If the sect is destroyed, I’ll have a place to hide,” Li Guijiao said seriously, not like she was joking. “So, I’ve stored a hundred years’ worth of resources here. This way, I can hide for a hundred years!”
“If… if it’s not over after a hundred years, then I’m out of luck…”
Luo Xue couldn’t help but laugh, not knowing what to say… No wonder Uncle Hei Pao had such a headache dealing with A’Gui.
But was there anything wrong with that?
“It’s okay, we’ll figure it out then.”
“Okay…”
“I’ll figure it out with you.”
“Really?”
“Really, I won’t be staying in the sect. Even if it’s destroyed, it won’t affect me.”
“That’s true… haha…”
The gray shadow, flickering at the entrance of the cave, remained silent.
…
After Luo Xue and Li Guijiao had spent some time in the cave, Hei Pao figured that those who wanted to follow him and Luo Xue should have already gone far away with the shadow he had split off earlier.
He immediately transmitted his voice to the white figure in the cave.
“Luo Xue, it’s time to go.”
The white figure paused, then replied,
“Okay.”
Hei Pao raised his hand, using his spiritual power to lift Luo Xue out of the cave, then they merged into the shadows together.
“I should have avoided all prying eyes. Time is of the essence. I’ll send you to the border between You Province and the Nether Spirit forbidden area. After that, it’s up to you.”
Hei Pao said in a deep voice, then handed Luo Xue a token.
“This is a spy token. If you encounter danger, activate the inscription on it. If there are any spies nearby carrying out missions, they will come to your rescue if the situation allows.”
Luo Xue took the token and nodded.
Hei Pao released his spiritual power, using a technique to conceal their auras, then slowly lifted them into the air.
Luo Xue looked down, the entire Peerless Summit Sect spread out before her, a final glance.
On the distant peak adorned with falling flowers, a woman with her hair tied up looked into the distance;
Amidst the boundless clear water and lush forests, a stunning beauty lay drunkenly in the sky;
In the dark and secluded depths of the cliff, a small head peeked out, looking at her with reluctance, waving a hand, as if saying something.
“It’s time to go.”
Hei Pao said softly.
A long flying sword appeared beneath their feet, a barrier of spiritual power protecting them. This was the sword-riding technique of the Peerless Summit Sect, famous throughout the nine provinces and four domains.
A thousand miles in an instant.
Their destination… the border between You Province and the Nether Spirit forbidden area.
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