The next morning.
"Teacher, it's time for breakfast." A lively voice broke the silence, prompting Gu He to slowly open his eyes and cease his cultivation.
"This girl actually woke up so early and even prepared breakfast," he thought to himself, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He rose from his bed and made his way to the door.
"Creak!"
As the door swung open, a small figure carrying a food box entered the room.
"Teacher, I made porridge. Would you like a bowl?" The Little Fairy Doctor stepped inside, her sweet smile lighting up the room.
"My dear disciple, did you not sleep well last night? Why do you have dark circles under your eyes?" Gu He asked, his tone gentle yet teasing as he observed her face.
Hearing this, the Little Fairy Doctor's expression faltered for a moment, but she quickly masked it with another smile. "I was just too excited and couldn't fall asleep for a while."
"What's there to be so excited about?" Gu He shook his head in amusement. The two of them sat down and began to enjoy the porridge.
However, Gu He couldn't help but notice the distant look in the Little Fairy Doctor's eyes. She seemed lost in thought, her mind clearly preoccupied.
'This girl must have something weighing on her heart,' he mused.
Suddenly, Gu He recalled the Seven-Colored Poison Sutra. 'She must have realized she possesses a poisonous physique and is worried about it.'
As he observed the faint traces of worry in her eyes, Gu He's suspicions were confirmed. Yet, he chose not to address it immediately, continuing to sip his porridge calmly.
"Disciple, hurry up and finish your porridge. It won't taste good once it's cold," Gu He urged, breaking the silence.
"Okay, Teacher," the Little Fairy Doctor replied, snapping out of her reverie. She forced a smile, masking the unease in her heart.
After a while, both of them finished their porridge, and the Little Fairy Doctor stood up to clear the bowls and chopsticks.
"Wait a moment. Leave that for now. I have something to discuss with you," Gu He said suddenly, wiping his lips.
Hearing this, the Little Fairy Doctor's expression shifted slightly. A flicker of panic flashed in her eyes, but she replied softly, "Yes, Teacher."
"Is there something troubling you? Would you like to share it with your teacher?" Gu He asked, his voice gentle and reassuring.
"Teacher... I..." The Little Fairy Doctor hesitated, her beautiful eyes meeting Gu He's gaze before she trailed off, unable to continue.
"It seems you already know," Gu He said, his tone calm as he observed her expression. He shook his head slightly. "It's just a mere Woeful Poison Body. There's nothing to fear."
"Teacher, you... you know everything?" The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes widened in shock as she stared at Gu He, surprised that he had uncovered the secret she had been harboring.
"Yes," Gu He nodded lightly, his voice soothing. "You don't need to worry. You can do as you wish, and I won't interfere with your decisions as your teacher."
"But... if I activate the Woeful Poison Body, will I still be able to stay by your side, Teacher?" the Little Fairy Doctor whispered, voicing the fear that had been gnawing at her heart.
She had read about the Woeful Poison Body in the Seven-Colored Poison Sutra and understood the consequences of activating it.
If she were to awaken the Woeful Poison Body, she would likely become an outcast, shunned by everyone. Would she still be allowed to remain in the Misty Cloud Sect, by her teacher's side? She was even more afraid that her teacher might expel her from the sect.
"Why not?" Gu He smiled warmly. "When I accepted you as my disciple, I already knew you carried a poisonous body. Since I dared to take you as my apprentice, I naturally have a solution."
"Really?" The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes lit up instantly, her pretty face filled with hope and relief.
"When have I ever lied to you, my dear?" Gu He raised an eyebrow, his tone calm and reassuring.
"No, Teacher has never lied to me," the Little Fairy Doctor replied, her heart lifting as the weight of her worries began to dissipate. She felt her usual lightness and liveliness returning.
"Hehe, come here. I will teach you the solution now," Gu He said with a smile, beckoning her closer.
"Okay," the Little Fairy Doctor replied eagerly, stepping forward with anticipation.
Gu He then performed an empowerment technique, placing his finger on the Little Fairy Doctor's forehead. In an instant, a wave of information surged into her mind.
The Little Fairy Doctor focused intently, absorbing the knowledge being imparted to her.
After a while, Gu He slowly withdrew his finger, ending the empowerment. The information he had transmitted to her was a technique recorded in the Myriad Poisons Manual—the Art of Swallowing Poison and Condensing Pills.
This technique was somewhat similar to the method of poison pills mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine, but its effects were far more profound.
Gu He suspected that the Myriad Poisons Manual must had been written by a poison master who also possessed the Woeful Poison Body, as the Art of Swallowing Poison and Condensing Pills seemed tailor-made for the Woeful Poison Body.
This secret technique could perfectly resolve all the drawbacks of activating the Woeful Poison Body. By practicing it, one could control the poison within their body at will, ensuring it would not harm others upon contact.
After a moment, the Little Fairy Doctor opened her eyes, having fully absorbed the information.
"The Art of Swallowing Poison and Condensing Pills... There's actually such an exquisite technique in this world! It seems like it was created just for me," she murmured, her eyes shining with excitement.
With this technique, she no longer had to fear the disadvantages of activating the Woeful Poison Body. She could live like a normal person, free from the stigma and strange looks that other poison masters often endured.
"Feeling better now?" Gu He asked with a smile, noticing the joy on her face.
"Yes, Teacher. Thank you," the Little Fairy Doctor replied sincerely, deeply moved.
At that moment, she felt incredibly fortunate that fate had led her to meet such a teacher. Without him, she would have been lost, unsure of how to face the world once her Woeful Poison Body awakened.
"Work hard in your practice from now on. The Woeful Poison Body is a gift from the heavens. Don't let it weigh on your heart. You may not realize it, but others envy you for possessing such a physique," Gu He said with a light chuckle, his tone encouraging.
What Gu He said was no exaggeration. For someone with the Woeful Poison Body, becoming stronger didn't require years of cultivating dou qi.
Instead, they only needed to consume poison. Their Woeful Poison Body would naturally transform the toxins into a unique form of dou energy.
The stronger the poison, the greater the boost to their strength. Who wouldn't envy such a physique?
Moreover, now that the Little Fairy Doctor knew how to mitigate the drawbacks of the Woeful Poison Body, she could freely use poison to enhance her strength in the future. Thinking of this, even Gu He felt a twinge of envy.
'Hmm?'
At that moment, Gu He's expression shifted. He quickly deployed his soul power, scanning the surroundings before retracting it just as swiftly.
"Why is Yun Yun here? And she's brought Nalan Yanran with her... Perfect timing. I have something to discuss with her as well."
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