When Xiao Yan awoke from his unconscious state, the first thing he saw was a pair of bright, captivating gray-purple eyes. Upon noticing the clarity in those eyes, he exhaled in relief, propping himself up and realizing he had been lying on Xiao Yixian's bed without remembering how he had gotten there. Focusing his mind inward, he gently scanned his body and found that the poison within him had completely vanished. "The poison has been fully removed. You needn't worry," Xiao Yixian smiled warmly at Xiao Yan's actions. Hearing this, Xiao Yan returned a smile, glanced at Xiao Yixian, and then exclaimed in surprise, "Your strength...?" In his perception, the young woman before him now seemed to have a noticeably more vibrant and dense aura than before. "The eruption of my厄难 poison body released a significant amount of toxins. While these toxins are harmful to you, they are an invaluable nourishment for me. After absorbing them, my own strength has also improved slightly," Xiao Yixian explained softly. Hearing her explanation, Xiao Yan finally understood, then nodded thoughtfully, marveling, "Indeed, no wonder you're the one with the Hardship Poison Body—this method of enhancing one's strength is truly unprecedented." The young physician smiled gently, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, and softly said, "Thank you so much for this. If it weren't for you, I might have had to reach that final stage myself." "Thanking me for all this? If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have unlocked the seals of the Hardship Poison Body so many times, nor would the breakthrough have come earlier." Xiao Yan shook his head, rolled off the bed, and patting his hands, glanced at the young physician, saying, "Should the seals be complete now?" Upon mentioning the seals, the young physician's cheeks flushed gently. She lightly nodded, her slender, pale chin slightly lifted, and replied, "Yes, I can feel the Hardship Poison Body being suppressed. Based on the strength of the seals, it should last for two or three years—no problem at all." Xiao Yan nodded and smiled, saying, "Then that's perfect. Within two or three years, we should be able to locate that day-toxic scorpion dragon beast." Xiao Yixian nodded in agreement. "Let's go. We should head out—surely the Senior Elder and the others are waiting anxiously..." Xiao Yan waved his hand and stepped out, followed by Xiao Yixian, who obediently trailed behind. Xiao Yan nodded with a smile, lifting his gaze to observe the drifting gray mist within the light screen. Although the toxic air here was not as dense as inside the room, if left to spread further, it would surely cause significant harm to the trainees. At Xiao Yan's side, the young physician, as if sensing his thoughts, gently extended her jade hands and made a subtle gesture. Instantly, a powerful gust of wind seemed to spring forth from nowhere, gathering the scattered toxic vapors into a concentrated column, which she then smoothly drew into her body. Watching the young physician effortlessly control the toxic air with just a few movements, Su Qian could not help but marvel, murmuring in admiration. He glanced at her, then his eyes widened with astonishment, exclaiming, "You've advanced?" Seeing Su Qian’s stunned expression, the young physician gently nodded. She knew exactly why he was so shaken—each star gained by a Dou-Zong-level master brought a significant leap in strength, and it was rare for even a seasoned Dou-Zong to advance just one star within years or even decades. "Ah, indeed, I'm getting older. It seems the world is now all about the young ones," Su Qian sighed, shaking his head with a tone full of admiration. "Grand Elder, please have these powdered remedies administered to the students who accidentally inhaled the toxic gas, and let them rest for a few more days—by then, they should be fully recovered." The young physician retrieved a jade bottle from her storage pouch and handed it to Su Qian, offering a slightly apologetic smile. "Heh, no worries—let them have a little lesson, so they won’t always be eager to crowd around everything in the future," Su Qian said warmly, accepting the bottle. "Grand Elder, since everything has settled, please go ahead and remove the energy shield now." Xiao Yan looked up at the energy shield above and smiled. "Hmm, I'm sure your elder brother must have been waiting outside anxiously." Su Qian chuckled, waved his sleeve, and a subtle ripple of energy spread out, causing the energy shield covering the courtyard to tremble slightly before gradually dissipating. As soon as the shield faded, several figures rushed in hurriedly. Only when they saw Xiao Yan and the others standing unharmed in the courtyard did they finally exhale in relief. The ones who had entered were naturally Xiao Li and Zi Yan, but what surprised Xiao Yan slightly was a blue-robed woman—Xin Lan from the Pan Gate. Upon seeing Xiao Yan, Xin Lan immediately pressed her full chest with her jade hands, saying, "Xiao Yan, brother, you're the one I've finally found to be my helper—please, absolutely don't get into any trouble..." Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled, first exchanged a few words with Xiao Li, then turned his gaze to Xin Lan, saying, "Don't worry. Once I've promised you something, I'll never back out. By the way, when are you planning to depart for the Central Plains?" Xin Lan paused a moment, responding, "In about two months. I'm currently refining a kind of pill, and it will take some time." "Two months...?" Xiao Yan ran a finger along his chin. The Tianhuo Patriarch still needed to refine the ferocious soul, and he himself intended to attempt crafting the so-called "Heavenly Fiend Puppet" before his departure. Most importantly, he had to complete the Tianhun Blood-Bone Pill—his promise to Medusa—before leaving. After all, no one knew how long this departure might take, and if Medusa truly found herself in such a situation, she might not be able to wait that long. Moreover, given her temperament, if he failed to deliver the pill on time, she might well hold a grudge against him for life. Therefore, this matter could not be delayed. Though, with his current strength, crafting a seventh-rank pill was proving somewhat taxing, yet it was absolutely necessary to make an effort. Thus, two months truly seemed rather tight. "Will the Dan Tower's 'Pill Assembly' be delayed?" "A soft sigh escaped his lips, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, Xiao Yan quickly said, for this was absolutely crucial—any mistake at all would be unacceptable. "Don't worry. There are still over two years until this year's 'Herbal Gathering'. Once we reach the Central Region, you'll have ample time to prepare." Xinlan smiled reassured. Hearing that there was still so much time, Xiao Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to rush straight to the Central Region, only to find himself unfamiliar with the surroundings and have to plunge into the massive, bustling 'Herbal Gathering' filled with countless participants—such a haphazard entry would hardly benefit him. "Since you're all set, I'm at ease too. I still need to go back and arrange the herbs. You're quite busy yourself, so let's meet again in two months..." After seeing Xiao Yan was well, Xinlan didn't linger any longer. She gave him a charming smile and then turned to leave. Staring at the fading figure of Xinlan, Xiao Yan exhaled gently. With just two months to go, it seemed he’d have to move quickly… "Xiao Yan, with my current condition, it will be difficult to fully suppress the fierce spirit soul, so I'll also need your assistance shortly." The elder Tian Huo, who had spoken first, said seriously. "Master Yao, please rest assured—Xiao Yan will do his utmost," Xiao Yan bowed deeply and spoke firmly. Master Tian Fire nodded solemnly, his face filled with gravity. He extended his hand, and the fallen Heart Flame drifted slowly before him. Then, with a flick of his finger, the white storage ring between Xiao Yan trembled violently, and at once, a fierce, aggressive aura surged forth from within!