Afterward, Yun Yun explained various matters regarding the upcoming internal disciple competition and then slowly left the courtyard with Nalan Yanran.

"Ah, the road ahead is quite challenging!" Watching the graceful figure of Yun Yun departing, Gu He sighed, shook his head, and returned to his room.

Just as he was about to begin his cultivation, he heard light footsteps outside his room. "Master!"

The next moment, the voice of Xiao Yi Xian sounded from outside the door. What does this young lady want now? A hint of curiosity flashed through his mind, and Gu He casually replied, "Come in."

Creak! Following Gu He's invitation, Xiao Yi Xian directly pushed the door open.

"Master..." Xiao Yi Xian stood before Gu He, hesitating to speak.

"You can speak your mind, there's no need to hesitate." Noticing the hesitation in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes, Gu He's tone was gentle and soothing.

"Master, your disciple wishes to activate the Woeful Poison Body within her." Encouraged by Gu He's support, Xiao Yi Xian finally made up her mind and voiced her inner thoughts.

"Have you thought this through?" Upon hearing this, a trace of surprise flickered in Gu He's eyes, his expression growing serious as he said, "Activating the Woeful Poison Body is a one-way path."

Though Gu He had taken in Xiao Yi Xian as his disciple due to her Woeful Poison Body, he wasn't particularly pleased to hear her express her intention to activate it herself.

Once activated, the Woeful Poison Body would lead her to become addicted to poisons, the more potent the poison, the greater its allure to her.

For those possessing the Woeful Poison Body, powerful toxins held an attraction akin to "Heavenly Flames" for alchemists; they would eagerly and recklessly approach them.

Moreover, the process of ingesting poisons would bring about immense pain and suffering. As he looked at the spirited and obedient Xiao Yi Xian before him, Gu He suddenly felt reluctant to let her endure all of this.

"Disciple has thought it through." In the face of Gu He's questioning, Xiao Yi Xian, however, showed no hesitation and spoke with determination.

Activating the Woeful Poison Body was a decision Xiao Yi Xian had reached after careful consideration. And what truly solidified her determination was the deeply moving "heartfelt words" she had heard from Gu He in the pavilion earlier today.

The purpose of awakening her Woeful Poison Body was to avoid disappointing her mentor. "Since you have already made up your mind, then follow your heart."

Seeing the resolute expression in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes, Gu He didn't say much. Afterward, he retrieved a stalk of purple herb from his storage ring.

"This is a second-grade herb, the Purple Heart Orchid. It can be used for medicine, but it also possesses considerable toxicity." "Use this to activate your Woeful Poison Body." Gu He handed over the Purple Heart Orchid to Xiao Yi Xian as he spoke.

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The sole condition for activating the Woeful Poison Body was voluntarily ingesting poison.

Xiao Yi Xian extended her jade-like hand, solemnly accepting the Purple Heart Orchid from Gu He's hand, silently resolving in her heart, "Master, your disciple will not disappoint you."

"Master, I will take my leave now." Holding the Purple Heart Orchid, Xiao Yi Xian slowly exited the room, gently closing the door behind her before departing.

With Xiao Yi Xian's departure, the room immediately returned to silence. Seated cross-legged on the bed, Gu He closed his eyes, and then released a strand of his soul's power, probing towards Xiao Yi Xian's room.

Although Xiao Yi Xian possessed the Woeful Poison Body and should be safe when ingesting poison, Gu He still felt a hint of unease

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Having received the Purple Heart Orchid, Xiao Yi Xian headed straight back to her room. Sitting down by the bedside, Xiao Yi Xian looked at the Purple Heart Orchid in her hand, her eyes flashing with determination.

The next moment, Xiao Yi Xian lifted the Purple Heart Orchid to her lips. With her rosy lips slightly parted, Xiao Yi Xian placed the Purple Heart Orchid into her mouth and started chewing it carefully.

As the bitter juice entered her mouth, Xiao Yi Xian closed her eyes and, with determination, swallowed the liquid down. Then, she shut her eyes tightly, almost as if she were a condemned prisoner awaiting her execution, bracing for the arrival of her fate.

The effects of the Purple Heart Orchid were gradual, and after about half an incense stick's worth of time, Xiao Yi Xian finally began to feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Soon after, a sudden piercing pain surged from her abdomen. "Mmm…" Clutching her abdomen tightly, Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but groan in pain.

As the toxins from the Purple Heart Orchid fully took effect, sharp pains surged within her abdomen. Her fair face turned ashen, and unconsciously, she collapsed onto the bed.

Her petite form began to curl up gradually. Unbeknownst to Xiao Yi Xian, as she writhed in intense agony, the iridescent thread hidden on her lower abdomen emitted bursts of rainbow-colored light, exuding a stunning and enchanting brilliance.

Simultaneously, thin strands of dark gas seeped out from Xiao Yi Xian's body, wafting through the room. An hour later, the stabbing pain within her body gradually dissipated.

Yet, at this moment, Xiao Yi Xian seemed completely drained. She lay on the bed, unconscious. As Xiao Yi Xian slipped into unconsciousness, the room was left with nothing but the lingering black gas, filling the silence.

Creak!

After a while, a faint sound of a door being pushed open echoed as Gu He's figure entered the room. The motion of the door caused a slight disturbance in the air, causing some of the black gas to drift towards Gu He.

Feeling the intense toxicity carried by the black gas, Gu He furrowed his brows. He raised his hand, and a purple flame flared up, incinerating the approaching black gas.

Subsequently, Gu He approached the bedside. Observing Xiao Yi Xian's furrowed brows and her state of unconsciousness, he sighed softly.

He then picked up a nearby blanket and gently covered Xiao Yi Xian. With everything done, Gu He took one last look at Xiao Yi Xian before leaving the room.

...

The next day, Xiao Yi Xian's eyelids twitched, and she gradually woke up. A fleeting sense of confusion passed through her eyes, and Xiao Yi Xian quickly recalled the events of her ingesting the Purple Heart Orchid yesterday.

Slowly getting up, Xiao Yi Xian's gaze fell upon the blanket covering her. In her subconscious mind, she briefly pictured Gu He's figure. Her clear eyes glistened with a thin layer of mist.

It seems that after I fell unconscious, my teacher came to check on me. Feeling touched, Xiao Yi Xian slowly sat up. Subsequently, she focused her mind and delved into her own body, revealing a satisfied smile.

A Three-Star Dou Practitioner! Ingesting a Purple Heart Orchid allowed her to break through two small realms. Indeed, every time she ingested poison as someone with the Woeful Poison Body, her strength would experience a tremendous boost.

Afterwards, Xiao Yi Xian stood up slowly. When she lifted her gaze, she noticed the faint black gas drifting around the room. Seeing these black gases, her expression changed.

These gases were emitted from within her body and contained strong toxicity. If someone were to inhale them, it would be problematic! Suddenly, Xiao Yi Xian remembered the Woeful Poison Elixir Condensing Technique that her teacher had taught her.