Only after the three of them—Xiao Qing and his companions—had walked far away did they realize that their legendary cousin from the Xiao Family, Xiao Qing, had returned!

"Ah?!! It's Cousin Xiao Qing who has returned!"

...

Walking along the path back to the villa, the setting sun cast long shadows of the three of them.

Gu Xun'er turned her head, looking at the young girl beside her whose aura had already changed, and said with a smile: "Little Fairy Doctor, your movements just now were fast and accurate. It seems you have truly adapted to this power."

Little Fairy Doctor wore a relaxed smile, one filled with both relief and hope, as she replied: "Mm!"

"It is all thanks to Big Brother helping me, and also your constant care and guidance, Xun'er."

"I am now... truly not afraid anymore."

She paused, then turned to look at Xiao Qing, her eyes filled with expectant light: "Big Brother, will I be able to learn more advanced knowledge of the Dao of Poison and Alchemy in the future?"

"I want... I want to use this power to do some useful things, to help those who need help, just like..."

"Just like how you helped me back in Qingshan Town and changed my destiny."

Xiao Qing looked at the longing for the future and the kindness rekindled in her eyes, and a feeling of gratification surged in his heart.

He reached out, habitually patting her head gently, and said warmly: "Naturally, you can."

"Your path is already different from ordinary people, and your future is limitless."

"Once you have completely stabilized your current Realm, I will pass on to you some unique Alchemy methods and Dou Techniques suitable for your Poison Fire Body."

According to the Alchemy system of the Dou Qi Continent, to become an Alchemist, one must possess both Fire and Wood attributes.

For Little Fairy Doctor, it might be difficult to become a high-Level Alchemist, but with powerful cultivation, refining some low-Level or mid-Level Medicinal Pills should not be a problem.

Watching Little Fairy Doctor grow from that little girl in Qingshan Town who made a living by picking herbs and whose fate was precarious, step by step into the confident, steady, and kind-hearted young girl she is today, who can perfectly control her powerful strength, a sense of indescribable accomplishment rose in Xiao Qing's heart.

Perhaps this was another meaning he sought to achieve by constantly pursuing power, besides protecting himself.

The afterglow of the setting sun warmly enveloped the three of them, and their figures gradually merged into the peaceful and warm lamplight of the Xiao Family residence.

Little Fairy Doctor's true rebirth officially began from this moment.

And the bond forged between her, Xiao Qing, Gu Xun'er, and Qing Lin through shared hardships and growth became even more firm and profound at this moment.

Chapter 139, Gu Xun'er: Just a clown, unlikely to achieve anything great! 【Seeking Monthly Tickets!】

Xiao Qing, Gu Xun'er, and Little Fairy Doctor returned to the familiar villa courtyard.

As soon as they stepped into the courtyard gate, they saw Qing Lin sitting on a stone stool in the yard, resting her chin on her hands, her pair of jade-green eyes, which appeared exceptionally clear in the night, staring unblinkingly at the entrance.

As soon as she saw the three figures, she immediately stood up abruptly like a startled little sparrow and trotted forward to meet them.

"Big Brother! Sister Xun'er! Sister Little Fairy Doctor! You have finally returned!"

There was obvious urgency and concern in Qing Lin's voice.

Her gaze fell mainly on Little Fairy Doctor, examining her carefully, afraid of missing any sign of something being wrong.

"Are you okay? Did everything go smoothly?"

Little Fairy Doctor's face radiated an unprecedented sense of relief and brilliance, as if she had laid down a heavy burden.

She took a step forward, took hold of Qing Lin's slightly cold small hand, and her voice was filled with uncontrollable joy and excitement: "Qing Lin! I succeeded! Look, look at this!"

As she spoke, she extended her other fair palm and let her mind stir slightly.

A wisp of dark purple flame, which appeared unusually docile, danced lightly on her fingertips like a living purple elf.

The air around the flame twisted slightly, but it no longer emitted an unsettling, violent aura; instead, it possessed a restrained stability.

"I no longer have to live in fear, worrying that one day I won't be able to control it and will hurt you, or hurt anyone else!"

Little Fairy Doctor looked at the poison fire on her fingertips, her eyes slightly reddening, but the corners of her mouth were raised high—that was a smile of relief from the bottom of her heart.

"This power, it truly belongs to me completely now!"

Qing Lin felt the powerful, thoroughly tamed strength contained within that wisp of flame.

Seeing the long-lost bright brilliance in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes, her heart, which had been hanging for the whole day, was finally completely set at ease.

A brilliantly radiant smile instantly blossomed on her small face, and she gripped Little Fairy Doctor's hand tightly in return, exclaiming joyfully: "That's great! Sister Little Fairy Doctor! That's really great! I knew Big Brother would definitely be able to do it!"

Watching the two girls' hands tightly clasped together and the pure, joyful smiles on their faces, Xiao Qing and Gu Xun'er, standing behind, exchanged a smile.

It was as if a warm, Clan-like atmosphere was quietly permeating the small courtyard.

The haze of the Woeful Poison Body that had troubled everyone for so long finally dispersed; the courtyard at this moment was filled with the hope of a new beginning and quiet joy.

The four of them walked to the stone table in the courtyard and sat down.

Gu Xun'er raised her delicate hand and skillfully brewed clear tea; soon, the curling tea aroma dispelled the slight chill of the night.

The moonlight was like water, quietly spilling into the courtyard, and the atmosphere was warm and cozy.

After their joyful mood had calmed down a little, Qing Lin seemed to suddenly remember something.

She blinked those jade-green eyes of hers, feeling a bit embarrassed yet also a little happy, and said in a low voice: "Big Brother, Sister Xun'er, Sister Little Fairy Doctor, I..."

"It seems I've been able to talk to more snakes recently, and they even told me some quite interesting things."

Gu Xun'er pushed a cup of freshly brewed hot tea in front of Qing Lin and asked with great interest: "Oh? What new discovery has our little Qing Lin made again? Tell us about it."

Encouraged, Qing Lin opened up: "The 'Little Mo' in the back mountain that is about to breakthrough to the Third Level, that is the Ink-Scaled Python."

"It's actually very timid, especially afraid of a kind of small purple flower growing next to its cave, saying that as soon as it smells that scent, it gets dizzy and wants to sleep..."

"And also, a few days ago, two Emerald Jade Snakes fought over a stone that had been warmed by the sun."

"I persuaded them for a long time, and only after promising to find them another one similar to it did they stop fighting..."

Qing Lin began to recount vividly.

She told how she used the ability of the Green-Snake Three-Flower Pupils to communicate with snake-type Magical Beasts of different species and different Levels in the mountains.

From them, she learned many unknown habits, such as how a certain snake-type Magical Beast might look fierce but is actually most afraid of a certain specific scent.

Which two types of snakes are natural rivals and start fighting as soon as they meet.

There was even some vague information about certain secret corners deep in the mountain range.

Her tone was innocent and lively, as if she were not talking about fierce Magical Beasts, but rather chatting about interesting things that happened between pets kept by neighbors.

Little Fairy Doctor listened intently and couldn't help but chuckle: "I really didn't expect that those big snakes, which usually look cold and fierce, have such an interesting side in private, just like little children."

Xiao Qing held his teacup, nodded slightly, his eyes filled with approval.

He looked at Qing Lin and guided her: "The Green-Snake Three-Flower Pupils, controlling snake-type Magical Beasts is only its most superficial ability."

"Being able to understand the spirituality of snakes and understanding that all things have their own temperament—this is its deeper, fundamental nature."

"Qing Lin, you have done very well. Maintain this innate affinity and pure heart; it will be of great benefit to the future growth of your pupil technique."

Xiao Qing knew clearly that if Qing Lin's unique ability could grow smoothly in the future, whether it be exploring Secret Realms inaccessible to humans, collecting various secret intelligence, or providing unexpected assistance in complex battles, it would play a huge role.

Her growth trajectory had long deviated from the suffering that might have existed in her original destiny and was steadily advancing along a path full of infinite possibilities.

The topic naturally transitioned from the back mountain of Wutan City to Xiao Qing's experiences in Central Plains.

Gu Xun'er elegantly tucked a strand of dark hair that had been blown to her cheek by the night breeze behind her ear.

Her beautiful eyes looked at Xiao Qing, filled with clear curiosity and a trace of imperceptible concern: "Big Brother Xiao Qing, when Old Ling came back last time, he only said that you had made quite a big name for yourself in Central Plains, and even the Pill Tower looked at you with admiration."

"But as for what you specifically experienced, he spoke vaguely. I wonder how the local customs in Central Plains differ from our Jia Ma Empire?"

"Are there any interesting things you saw or heard?"

Xiao Qing took a sip of the warm tea in his cup, pondered for a moment, and then began to select some experiences that could be shared and were not so dangerous, recounting them slowly.

He deliberately avoided the many life-and-death battles with the Soul Hall and the tragedy of the great war at the Pill Tower.

Instead, he focused on describing the vastness and prosperity of Central Plains.

He spoke of the complex situation there, where experts were as numerous as clouds and various major forces were intertwined.

"Central Plains is truly too big." Xiao Qing described.

"If the Jia Ma Empire were placed there, it might just be a slightly larger small city."

"There is a Holy Pill City there, which can be said to be the Holy Land in the minds of Alchemists across the entire continent."

"The Pill Tower in the city towers as if it could touch the clouds, and the classics collected within the tower almost gather the most top-tier Alchemy and various soul cultivation methods on the continent."

He mentioned the three giants of the Pill Tower: Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and Xuan Yi.

He also briefly mentioned the Alchemist Exchange Meeting that made him famous.

Then, he spoke about Starfall Pavilion: "Starfall Pavilion, where my teacher and I are, can now be considered to have barely established a foothold in Central Plains."

"A while ago, the pavilion added a new member, a disciple taken in by Martial Uncle Feng, named Mu Qingluan, who is a little princess of the Qingluan clan."

"She has a very lively and active personality, and her talent for cultivation is also quite good."

When he spoke of Mu Qingluan, his tone was calm and natural, just like introducing an ordinary Junior Sister from the same sect, without any special implication.

"The Qingluan clan?"

Gu Xun'er listened very attentively, her eyes clear, with no strange expression on her face, only the corners of her lips slightly curved, revealing a faint smile: "That is a Magical Beast Clan with ancient bloodline, which is now rarely seen on the continent."

"It seems that under the efforts of Big Brother Xiao Qing and Elder Yao, Starfall Pavilion is indeed becoming more and more prosperous."

Her words were very natural, carrying a sense of genuine happiness for Xiao Qing and Starfall Pavilion.

Beside them, Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin were full of curiosity about everything Xiao Qing described in Central Plains.

Especially the powerful Magical Beasts they had never heard of, the miraculous high-Level Medicinal Pills, and various strange and bizarre anecdotes, which made them let out low exclamations from time to time and couldn't help but ask various questions.

Little Fairy Doctor's eyes revealed a longing: "Being able to refine Medicinal Pills that trigger heaven and earth energy and produce Pill Lightning..."

"I really want to see with my own eyes what that scene is like."

Qing Lin also whispered in agreement, with a little thought of her own: "And those snakes in Central Plains that I haven't seen before..."

"I wonder if they would know more fun things..."

The night deepened, and the stars in the sky became clearer and brighter, but the atmosphere in the courtyard became even warmer and more harmonious.

Listening to Xiao Qing's story, Little Fairy Doctor's eyes flashed with a firm and bright light.

She looked at Xiao Qing and said seriously: "Big Brother, I have made up my mind!"

"In the future, I must cultivation even harder. Not only must I thoroughly master this power of the poison fire, but I must also learn more advanced Alchemy from you!"

"In the future, I will definitely go to Central Plains to see it with my own eyes!"

Qing Lin also mustered up her courage, her small hands clenching tightly under the table.

Although her voice was not loud, it was full of seriousness: "I... I also want to cultivation well, striving to be able to help Big Brother and Sisters more!"

"In the future... in the future, maybe my ability can help Big Brother find more rare medicinal materials!"

"Or... or discover some treasures buried underground?"

When she said the last sentence, she seemed to feel that she was being a bit whimsical and lowered her head slightly, feeling embarrassed.