After arriving at Qingshan Town, also known as the 'Monster Town,' chaos immediately erupted!
Because the town was near the Monster Mountain Range, the majority of the population were mercenaries who constantly faced death. Normally, these mercenaries would boast about their exploits, but now all that could be heard were terrified screams and shivering figures!
The huge golden eagle, whose cultivation realm was unknown, was clearly far beyond these people, who only dared to hunt second- or third-rank monsters. They were absolutely no match for it.
"Everyone, be quiet!" Zhang Yi appeared in front of the crowd after receiving Lei Qi's signal.
Hovering in the air, his presence alone was at least at the Dou Zong level.
The crowd, seeing not only a monster but also a powerful cultivator, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"You have one incense stick's worth of time to bring a woman named Little Medical Immortal here, or all of you will die," Zhang Yi said calmly.
At the sound of his calm voice, everyone froze in shock.
"Didn't you hear me clearly?" Zhang Yi continued.
The mercenaries quickly snapped out of it and immediately ran into the town.
Almost none of them hesitated.
Although Little Medical Immortal had saved many of the mercenaries before, faced with such an overwhelming presence, they dared not defy him. Naturally, they obeyed.
Within less than half an incense stick's time, Lei Qi saw a figure emerge from the crowd.
The woman wore a pale white dress. Her appearance wasn't stunningly beautiful, but it was rare enough to be considered a beauty.
Her calm smile emitted a fresh and ethereal aura, which greatly enhanced her charm.
Lei Qi's gaze lingered on her, finally resting on her slim waist, bound by a green sash. Even with his extensive experience in past lives, he couldn't help but be slightly amazed.
This waist—absolutely top-tier!
Soon, the mercenaries brought Little Medical Immortal to them.
"E… Elder, who is it, and why do you want me?" she asked in a light, melodic voice.
Hearing that it was a woman, Cao Ying was somewhat displeased.
"It's a woman!"
"My young master thinks highly of you and wishes to take you as a maid. Do you wish to follow him?" Zhang Yi asked.
Little Medical Immortal paused. Although the question was directed at her, given the circumstances, she had no real option to refuse.
She glanced around, then sighed: "Elder, surely I have the right to choose?"
"No," Zhang Yi replied.
At that moment, a light circle appeared around Little Medical Immortal, quickly enveloping her.
She slowly began to ascend, and in the blink of an eye, she appeared on the golden eagle.
Once on the golden eagle, Little Medical Immortal saw Lei Qi, Cao Ying, and Yang Ji.
Soon, she understood that the person in charge was the incredibly handsome Lei Qi.
"Have you studied the Poison Manual?" Lei Qi asked.
Little Medical Immortal's face turned pale.
She hadn't expected Lei Qi to know about the Poison Manual.
"Do you understand your own constitution?" Lei Qi asked again.
Little Medical Immortal fell silent, unsure of how to respond.
"You don't need to be afraid. I won't harm you. On the contrary, I can help you. The Calamity Poison Body doesn't mean you are destined to explode and die. You have talent. Follow me, and in the future, you will become one of the top experts on this continent," Lei Qi said with a smile, looking at her small figure.
Initially very anxious, Little Medical Immortal listened to Lei Qi and asked, "Young Master, you won't kill me?"
The Calamity Poison Body was an absolute disaster. Normally, once discovered, there was only one outcome—death. Yet Lei Qi seemed to have no intention of harming her.
"I told you, I want you to follow me," Lei Qi repeated.
"I am willing," Little Medical Immortal said earnestly, realizing Lei Qi had no ill intentions.
She had no real choice anyway, but the fact that there was a way to resolve the Calamity Poison Body was enough to tempt her.
Most importantly, with such a powerful monster as a mount and Dou Zong-level protectors, following him was likely a blessing.
"Where are we going now?" Cao Ying asked, displeased, as the golden eagle headed back toward the Monster Mountain Range.
"We'll stay nearby for a while. The aftereffects of absorbing the Fallen Heart Flame have appeared. I need a place to quietly cultivate for a few days," Lei Qi explained.
"Young Master, I know a place free from monsters," Little Medical Immortal said, not fully understanding his condition, but she still shared the location she knew.
"Lead the way. We're going where you said," Lei Qi replied, showing that he was clearly eager to get there.
Yang Ji quickly asked, "Young Master Lei Qi, are you alright?"
Lei Qi had to be fine. If anything happened, they would need to take him back to their clan immediately.
Zhang Yi also looked anxious.
"I'm fine. I just need a few days to cultivate," Lei Qi replied.
"I know my body best. These past few days of travel have been exhausting, and the Fallen Heart Flame's energy is too turbulent. I need time to stabilize it," Lei Qi continued.
Yang Ji and Zhang Yi only partially understood, but accepted his explanation.
Of course, Zhang Yi thought it might be better to stay in the town, as a human settlement would be safer than the wilderness.
But the place Little Medical Immortal had indicated was already in sight.
It was a secluded valley with another hidden layer deep within. As they descended into the valley, the energy there, while not significant to Lei Qi, still felt quite good.
Once in the isolated valley, Lei Qi theatrically entered a building to cultivate.
Little Medical Immortal and Cao Ying began searching for medicinal herbs.
Many of the herbs could be made into pills, but Little Medical Immortal, not being a pharmacist, could only craft ordinary external-use medicines.
However, Lei Qi could use these herbs to refine poisons for cultivation.
Lei Qi stayed here to wait for the heavenly-arrival Yun Sister. According to Little Medical Immortal, she had only recently returned to Qingshan Town. As for Xiao Yan, he had likely been chased deep into the Monster Mountain Range.
This meant Yun Yun had yet to appear—hence why Lei Qi remained in the valley.
Once she fought the Amethyst Winged Lion King, finding her would be effortless.