"So what you're saying is…"
"You two exchanged meeting gifts."
"You gave Little Fairy Doctor a defensive poison pill, but she ate it herself under instinct, and then awakened the Woeful Poison Body."
After listening to Xun Er's detailed explanation, Xiao Ting only felt that everything was too coincidental.
He didn't suspect that the Little Fairy Doctor had known about her Woeful Poison Body all along—that wouldn't make logical sense.
Given the Little Fairy Doctor's personality, if she knew she had the Woeful Poison Body, she would only stay far away from him.
As for the possibility that the Journal content had been seen, Xiao Ting never even considered it.
On one hand, it was the confidence of a transmigrator in his own cheat.
On the other hand, if the Little Fairy Doctor could see the Journal, she would never awaken the Woeful Poison Body right in front of him with Xun Er helping to cover it up. That would be self-exposure.
The real variable in this matter was actually Xun Er, this top-tier white, rich, and beautiful girl.
"I never expected that there would be such a special physique as the Woeful Poison Body in this world." Xiao Ting's expression turned grave. He spoke earnestly, "Fortunately, Little Fairy Doctor completed her awakening here with you, Xun Er. Otherwise, ordinary people really wouldn't recognize it."
Seeing that he had no suspicions at all, Xun Er and the Little Fairy Doctor exchanged a glance.
Little Fairy Doctor: Xun Er, you really understand Xiao Ting.
Xun Er: Not bad, not bad. Second in the continent.
Little Fairy Doctor: Who's first?
Xun Er: Not born yet.
In an instant, they completed their tacit exchange. Xun Er said, "With Senior Yao Lao's knowledge, he should also be able to recognize it."
"The Woeful Poison Body can grow stronger by consuming poison. If I help, Sister Little Fairy Doctor can become a Dou Emperor within one or two years. Brother Xiao Ting, letting her work as a physician after that would be a waste of her talent."
"A Dou Emperor in one or two years?!" Xiao Ting looked genuinely shocked. He then spoke somewhat urgently, "Then having her as a physician really would be overkill. I should talk to Uncle and make her a Xiao Family Elder."
"Elder?" Xun Er was slightly surprised.
Weren't you planning to make her your personal bodyguard?
"Yes." Xiao Ting spoke naturally. "In one or two years she'll be a Dou Emperor. Having such an expert as a Xiao Family Elder would actually be the Xiao Family climbing high."
Xun Er realized that by pointing out the power of the Woeful Poison Body, Xiao Ting naturally couldn't suggest making her a bodyguard.
"The Xiao Family may not be worthy, but Brother Xiao Ting, you certainly are not overreaching," Xun Er said with a smile, thinking of the plan she and the Little Fairy Doctor had already discussed. "Xun Er is willing to help Sister Little Fairy Doctor grow stronger. In return, Sister Little Fairy Doctor can act as Brother Xiao Ting's Dao Protector for a period of time. That should be feasible."
As she spoke, Xun Er gave the Little Fairy Doctor an inquiring look.
"That works. It's a fair trade," the Little Fairy Doctor nodded in agreement and looked at Xiao Ting.
"This…" Xiao Ting hadn't expected Xun Er to suggest this, but it actually aligned perfectly with his own thoughts.
That made sense. Xun Er would have to return to the Ancient Clan soon. What he was most worried about was his own safety.
The Little Fairy Doctor, who could rapidly grow stronger by consuming poison and was destined to have a tragic fate, was someone he could trust to protect him.
"As the beneficiary, I don't seem to have any reason to refuse." Xiao Ting rubbed his brow, his expression turning serious. "But a physique this powerful must have drawbacks, right?"
"It does. Brother Xiao Ting, why do you think this physique is called the Woeful Poison Body and not the Heavenly Poison Body?" Xun Er used the exact words Xiao Ting had once written in the Journal and explained it for him.
Acting?
Who couldn't do that?
Upon "learning" the fate of the Woeful Poison Body, Xiao Ting's expression became even more shocked. He looked at the Little Fairy Doctor with pity in his eyes. "How can there be such a terrible physique?"
Even though she knew Xiao Ting was partly acting, the Little Fairy Doctor still felt a warmth from his gaze.
Xun Er's eyes flickered slightly. She didn't think Xiao Ting was acting.
The pity was real. It was just that Brother Xiao Ting already had a solution.
"Then let's cancel the deal," Xiao Ting frowned and shook his head. "The faster she grows stronger, the faster she will die."
"It would be better to grow slowly. Only eat a little poison when she really can't hold back. Once I become strong enough, I'll find a way to solve the Woeful Poison Body problem for her before letting her consume poison again to grow stronger."
To the Little Fairy Doctor, these words sounded even more touching than a confession.
She already knew that Xiao Ting possessed the method to save her.
"You don't need to worry about that, Brother Xiao Ting," Xun Er revealed a mysterious and confident smile. "Ordinary people cannot solve the Woeful Poison Body, but Xun Er can."
"If the Woeful Poison Body had no solution, Sister Little Fairy Doctor would have been frowning long ago."
"After I discovered that Sister Little Fairy Doctor has the Woeful Poison Body, I made a deal with her."
"She will grow stronger as quickly as possible to protect you as your Dao Protector. In return, Xun Er will solve the Woeful Poison Body problem for her in the future."
"Of course, if Brother Xiao Ting wants to help Sister Little Fairy Doctor himself, that's also fine. After all, she's protecting you."
Xiao Ting: Perfect.
Xun Er's flawless cooperation was exactly like someone who had read the Journal and knew the correct answers before asking the questions.
"Xiao Ting, Xun Er promised to help me, and the price she has to pay is not small. Protecting you is an opportunity I can seize. You won't refuse, right?" The Little Fairy Doctor stared straight at Xiao Ting, her eyes filled with a desire for life.
"Deal!" Xiao Ting agreed readily.
Thus, the Little Fairy Doctor officially became Xiao Ting's Dao Protector.
Of course, her current strength was still weaker than Xiao Ting's, so she would temporarily act as a follower.
However, such days wouldn't last long. Xun Er had already sent her guards to collect poison. Soon, she would feed the Little Fairy Doctor and rapidly help her reach Dou Ancestor.
Finding resources to reach Dou Ancestor didn't even require contacting the Ancient Clan.
"I'll go tell Brother Yan and Yao Lao, then we'll set off for Qingshan Town."
"Visiting the cave is secondary. The main purpose is to travel and have fun with you, Xun Er."
After finishing breakfast, Xiao Ting asked the Little Fairy Doctor and Xun Er to continue preparing while he went to find Xiao Yan and Yao Lao to "ask for leave."
Once he left Xun Er's courtyard, he immediately recorded this "change" into the Journal.
…
[I woke up to a huge surprise.]
[The Little Fairy Doctor accidentally consumed the defensive poison pill Xun Er gave her as a meeting gift and awakened the Woeful Poison Body ahead of schedule.]
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The girls with Journal copies: "..."
Accidentally consumed?
Only you, Xiao Ting, would believe that.
…
"It should be the same as me," Qing Lin narrowed her eyes.
They had all received Plane Blessings. It was obvious what was going on.
This also confirmed that both Xun Er and the Little Fairy Doctor had Journal copies and were working together.
…
[Xun Er is generous. She said…]
[She will use poison to cultivate the Little Fairy Doctor into my Dao Protector…]
[This series of decisions perfectly aligns with what I wanted.]
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The girls: Of course it aligns. They're doing exactly what you want.
…
[The Ancient Clan possesses a method to control the Woeful Poison Body. I'm not surprised.]
[Even Yao Lao can create a poison pill method. There's no reason the Ancient Clan can't.]
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Xun Er: blushes
…
[But even the Ancient Clan's method is probably only on par with the poison pill method. It can't possibly be as good as mine.]
[The Little Fairy Doctor will protect me for three years. In return, I will give her a brilliant lifetime.]
…
Whoosh!
A layer of red blush climbed up the Little Fairy Doctor's jade-like skin.
Xun Er smiled and said, "Now you can completely relax, Sister Little Fairy Doctor."
"He even promised you a lifetime."
This time, the Little Fairy Doctor's face turned completely red.
…
The scene was breathtakingly beautiful, but unfortunately Xiao Ting didn't get to see it.
After informing Yao Lao and Xiao Yan, he met up with the Little Fairy Doctor and Xun Er at the Xiao Family gate.
The three of them boarded a magical beast carriage and headed toward Qingshan Town.
Enjoying the scenery along the way as if on a sightseeing trip, the magical beast horse trotted at a leisurely pace. They only arrived at Qingshan Town near evening.
Instead of rushing into the Magical Beast Mountain Range, they checked into a post station owned by the Miteer Auction House.
When midnight passed, the Plane Blessing descended.
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Plane Blessing: [Detailed information about the cave mansion that the Little Fairy Doctor is about to lead you to explore…]
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Xiao Ting: "..."
Do I need this?
As the information poured in, Xiao Ting's eyes widened.
"I actually do need it. There's a hidden inner realm."
…