It took Xiao Yan nearly four days to expel the Bing Zun Qi deeply embedded within Xiao Yi Xian's body. During those four days, he blended the energies of nearly a hundred herbs into a liquid, which Xiao Yi Xian then fully absorbed. Only gradually did he manage to push out the deeply concealed Bing Zun Qi. As a result, Xiao Yan's appreciation for the difficulty of mastering this Bing Zun Qi from the Ice Valley rose significantly—indeed, it was a special qi that could only be cultivated by those who had reached the Dou Zong level, clearly demonstrating its exceptional nature. At this moment, the medicinal liquid in the wooden basin had been absorbed to a great extent, just enough to reveal the smooth, jade-like shoulders of the young physician. As droplets of liquid fell upon them, they slid gracefully, like fine lamb's milk jade, evoking a sense of irresistible charm. A gentle mist rose from the basin, lightly dampening several strands of her snow-white hair, which cascaded across her forehead. Against her slightly perspiring, delicate face, she appeared especially graceful and alluring, her gray-purple eyes softly blinking, radiating an extraordinary and captivating allure. Within the basin, the crimson medicinal energy continuously surged toward the young physician's body. After some time, she suddenly shivered, her lips parting, and a fine ice crystal, formed from chilled vapor, naturally expelled from her mouth and struck a large stone inside the cave. Immediately, the stone was swiftly enveloped in a thick layer of solid ice, producing a series of crisp, resonant sounds. With the detachment of that small ice fragment, the paleness on Xiao Yixian's cheeks gradually lightened, and a gentle rosy hue began to emerge. Even the one who had been meditating closed his eyes swiftly, observing Xiao Yixian's complexion and expressing relief: "The Ice Sovereign Qi has been expelled?" Xiao Yixian smiled softly and nodded slightly. "That's good. This issue has indeed been troublesome—I've tested nearly a hundred herbs before finally formulating the most suitable medicinal energy..." Seeing this, Xiao Yan exhaled in relief and smiled: "Since the Ice Sovereign Qi has been expelled, there's no serious concern now. As for the injuries within your body, they're merely minor matters—I'm confident they'll heal quickly." Xiao Yixian nodded again, fully trusting Xiao Yan's skill in alchemy. "You... could you please turn around?" Xiao Yixian's eyes sparkled, her cheeks suddenly flushing a deep crimson, and she whispered softly. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was first taken aback, then awkwardly smiled and quickly shifted his body, turning his head to the side. Seeing Xiao Yan follow her instructions and turn around, the young physician quietly exhaled a sigh of relief, gently biting her lower lip with her teeth. With a subtle movement of her body, she rose from the wooden basin, and as her hands moved, her neat white robe drifted out of her meditation belt, swirling around her to fully encase her flawless, graceful form. Now, she truly resembled the young healer once regarded as a divine goddess by all the mercenaries of Qingshan Town—no longer merely the feared poison mistress from Chu Yun Empire. Gently setting aside the awe in her eyes, Xiao Yan felt a deep sense of satisfaction. During his time in the Chu Yun Empire, that period had likely been the darkest in Xiao Yixian's heart, even after his companionship had brought light; she remained somewhat reserved, clearly still affected by those memories. Yet today, upon seeing her again, this once-woe-stricken girl seemed to be gradually stepping out of the shadow of those past experiences. Now, she was truly the young healer Xiao Yan had known all along. "What are you looking at?" Xiao Yixian smiled softly, her eyes gently crinkling as they danced with warmth. "A beautiful woman," Xiao Yan chuckled playfully, then leapt down from the large stone, landing beside her. He took her pale, delicate hand in his, closed his eyes, and once again began assessing the injuries within her body. The young physician gazed intently at the youthful face before her. Though perhaps not as striking as some of the young talents she had encountered over the years, this face was as smooth and refreshing as fine wine—slowly soothing and deeply warm. "Thank you," she whispered, in a voice only she could hear. Then, a gentle, tender smile bloomed on her delicate cheeks—a smile now different from before, as if something new had been added to it, making it even more captivating and heartfelt. Xiao Yan glanced at Xiao Yi's expression and suddenly said, "It's not bad, though we're likely only a few months away from the outbreak— I can feel it." Xiao Yi smiled lightly, her composed and calm demeanor as if she were speaking to someone else entirely. "It's not bad?" Xiao Yan furrowed his brows, his tone growing more serious, slightly displeased with Xiao Yi's treatment of him. Noticing Xiao Yan's displeasure, the young physician smiled gently and said, "Even if my toxic body truly erupts and reverses my consciousness, at that moment, I would still never fail to recognize you..." This memory—this person—held a significant place in her life. She was not only her first friend, but also the only one she truly trusted and acknowledged. Of course, this once-simple friend now seemed to have grown in her heart, carrying a weight that had deepened and grown heavier over time. "All nonsense," Xiao Yan reassured her. "Rest assured—within the next few months, I will secure the magical core of the Heavenly Toxic Scorpion Dragon. Then, I will be able to fully control the calamitous toxic condition." Xiao Yan shook his head in resignation. Though he now possessed a six-stage core of the Heavenly Toxic Scorpion Dragon within his storage seal, it still did not meet the required standard. Unless he truly reached that point, he had no intention of risking it—after all, this matter directly concerned the young physician's very life. "The Sky-Toxic Scorpion Dragon Beast..." Upon hearing this, the young physician gently blinked her eyes, a strange expression appearing on her cheeks. After a moment of hesitation, she said, "As for the Sky-Toxic Scorpion Dragon Beast, we can find it within the Lu Shen Jian." Xiao Yan was taken aback, then his face suddenly lit up with great excitement. "What level is it?" "Seventh level—capable of taking on human form," the physician said softly. "Have you personally seen it? Where exactly?" Xiao Yan's excitement grew even stronger, and he quickly asked. "Within the Lu Shen Jian, toxic creatures abound, with several powerful toxic beast mammals. There are also established beast clans here, and the Sky-Toxic Scorpion Dragon Beast happens to be one of the dominant rulers of this region." The young physician gently brushed a strand of snow-white hair from her forehead, her unusual flush deepening. "Shortly after I entered Luoshen Gully, I encountered that venomous scorpion dragon beast—when it saw me, it went completely mad, constantly howling that it wanted to capture me and make me his wife. At the time, I was severely wounded and didn't want to waste energy fighting such a frantic creature, so I had to find a way to escape." Xiao Yan stared, stunned, at the young physician with her odd complexion. After a moment, he shook his head, a sense of amusement evident on his face. "So your charm must be quite remarkable—your very beasts are swept off their feet, eager to take you back as their chief wife." "What's so funny? It wasn't just any beast—it was specifically drawn to my rare, life-threatening poison constitution!" Seeing this, a gentle blush rose on the young physician's cheeks, and she scolded him. Knowing her delicate nature, Xiao Yan quickly suppressed his laughter, his eyes bright with excitement. "Then, how strong is that giant?" "I haven't had a direct confrontation with him, but I'm certain he's stronger than Ice Symbol and the others. Based on my assessment, he's likely reached the level of Eight-Star Battle Sect Master..." Xiao Yixian mused. "Eight-Star Battle Sect Master, huh..." Xiao Yan nodded slightly. Good—definitely not a stubborn bone. "First, let's focus on healing you. Once you're fully recovered, we'll move against that toxic scorpion dragon. If we can secure its magical core, the problem of your Hard-to-Heal Toxic Body should be completely resolved..." After a brief pause, Xiao Yan raised his hand and settled on his decision. Hearing this, the young physician also gently nodded. The厄难 toxic constitution had always been a heavy burden on her heart—resolving it would undoubtedly be ideal. "Before that, I need to make proper preparations so that everything proceeds without a hitch," Xiao Yan smiled, shifting his posture and once again settling into a meditative position on the smooth stone. The dark hue of his eyes sparkled with excitement. He was eager to know: once the young physician fully mastered the厄难 toxic constitution, what level would she reach? Could she ascend to the level of a Battle Sovereign? If so, alongside Tian Huo Sovereign, wouldn't there be two Battle Sovereigns right beside him? As he pondered this, even Xiao Yan found himself filled with growing enthusiasm—something he could never have imagined just a few years ago. How could he have predicted that such elite, world-class warriors would gather around him?