"Actually, it doesn't matter even if you are unable to regain your womanhood …"
Poisoner White consoled.
As long as one could survive, gender didn't matter at all.
There were quite a few poison masters in the Poison Temple who, due to the sheer number of poisons they used, had lost the ability to differentiate between genders.
"I thought so as well, but this body isn't compatible with my Poison Soul Constitution. If I were to remain here, I would only grow weaker and weaker, and it wouldn't be long before I die … Thus, regardless of whether I will lose my memories or not, I will still do it. This is … my only chance! "
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Through Poison Master Hai's introduction, he knew that only the Poison Temple could resolve Wei Ruyan's condition and allow her to raise her cultivation swiftly.
But … if he were to send her over just like that, the Poison Temple was different from Mingshi Tang, and there would be all sorts of unforeseen circumstances.
After all, the Innate Poison Body was simply too fearsome. If she were to appear, it would only be a matter of time before she became the hall master of the Poison Temple. How could the current hall master be willing to abdicate his position?
In order to prevent any mishaps, he might as well give her an even more formidable identity … the founder!
With this identity, even if the current hall master wanted to touch her, he wouldn't dare do so!
Of course, once Wei Ruyan regained consciousness, she wouldn't be able to fool others as easily as he was. Thus, if he were to confess in advance, she might lose her memories. As for returning to her peak …
If she were to possess such strength, who would dare to say anything about it?
"Founder, what do you need us to do? As long as it's within our means, the both of us are willing to risk our lives for you!"
Knowing that the founder had something she needed them to do, Poisoner White raised his head and looked at her with a determined gaze.
Poison Master Hai nodded as well.
The other party's position in their hearts was similar to that of Kong Shi in the hearts of master teachers. Even if it meant death, they wouldn't turn down her request.
"There's no need for you to risk your lives for me … However, there is indeed something that I need you to do!"
Zhang Xuan paused for a moment before turning to the poison masters. "Today, I will be transferring my soul to the body of a girl that I have prepared beforehand. When the time comes, I will fall into a coma. If there's a way, I hope that you can bring me back to the Poison Temple headquarters so that I can recover my strength as soon as possible!"
"This … Founder, rest assured, we'll do it!"
The two poison masters were still wondering what Zhang Xuan would ask of them, but upon hearing this request, they nodded in agreement.
If the headquarters were to find out that they had found the founder of the sect, they would definitely be rewarded. It could be said that this matter was not difficult at all. Instead, it was a wonderful thing.
"Don't think that this is a good thing!"
Seemingly seeing through their thoughts, Zhang Xuan shook his head and said, "After I successfully possess the body of the other party, my soul will fuse together with the other party's, allowing the other party's constitution to evolve into the Innate Poison Body. In other words, I'll be releasing poison aura nonstop, and if you stay by my side, there's a good chance that you'll be poisoned!"
"As long as we can complete the task entrusted to us by the Patriarch, even if we die, it doesn't matter!"
With grave expressions, the two of them straightened their bodies at the same time, their expressions as if they were facing death with equanimity.
Even though poison masters weren't as rigid as master teachers, they still had their own pride and bottom lines to uphold.
"I won't be poisoned to death. How about this, I will refine some medicine tonight to defend against the poison gas. If I can't defend against it, I will consume a pill to neutralize it!"
At this point, Zhang Xuan paused for a moment before continuing. "Also, I'll impart more profound poison arts to you, as well as find a way to help you achieve a breakthrough to Saint 5-dan …"
"Thank you, Patriarch!"
Poison Master Bai and Poison Master Hai narrowed their eyes, and their breathing hastened.
Who was the person before them?
The founder of the Poison Hall!
The person who had founded the Poison Hall and left behind the heritage of the Poison Hall … For such a figure to offer them guidance and help them achieve a breakthrough … this was something that they couldn't even begin to imagine!
"Don't get too excited yet. In order to accept my heritage, you'll have to acknowledge me as your teacher. Also, in order to prevent any accidents, I'll have Sun Qiang control your souls. If you dare to harbor any thoughts of betrayal, you'll die immediately! "
Zhang Xuan said.
It wasn't that he didn't trust the other party, but he had to ensure that Wei Ruyan wouldn't be harmed in the slightest!
Not to mention, the Innate Poison Body was a rare constitution.
Thus, he decided to give them some benefits first before using his soul to control them.
Knowing what the founder was worried about, Poison Master Bai and Poison Master Hai clasped their fists and said, "Patriarch, rest assured. We won't betray you …"
To be able to become the disciple of the founder was equivalent to Kong Shi's disciple. His standing was definitely above that of most poison masters. In the future, even if a Nine Star poison master were to meet him, he would have to obey his words obediently.
"You don't have to make your stand so early. I'll give you some time to think about it. Once you're done, come find me at midnight tonight …"
Seeing that the other party had agreed to it immediately, Zhang Xuan did not make a decision. Instead, he waved his hand dismissively.
"This … Yes!"
The two of them looked at each other and nodded.
"Alright, I don't want anyone to know about my matter for the time being. You have to keep your mouths shut. Otherwise, you won't be able to live past tomorrow if the poison in your bodies isn't neutralized!"
With a cold snort, Zhang Xuan's voice was laced with threat.
"Don't worry, Patriarch. The two of us will definitely keep our mouths shut!"
The two poison masters clasped their fists.
"Alright, you can go now!"
After which, Zhang Xuan fell silent.
Poison Master Bai and Poison Master Hai turned around and left.
After they left, Zhang Xuan slowly opened his eyes.
If they were able to achieve a breakthrough, they would become 8-star poison masters, and it would be much safer for them to protect Wei Ruyan.
After organizing the knowledge in his head into the Heaven's Path Poison Art, Zhang Xuan slowly walked out of the Compendium Pavilion.
At this moment, Elder Xu, Ruo Qingyuan, and the others were waiting outside. Upon seeing Zhang Xuan, they immediately prepared a banquet to welcome him.
After eating and drinking, Zhang Xuan returned to his new residence before entering the Myriad Anthive Nest. He began browsing through the Heaven's Path Poison Art that he had compiled.
The reason why he had agreed to meet Poison Master Bai at midnight was because he hadn't learned the knowledge yet. Even if he wanted to offer him pointers, he didn't know where to start.
Heaven's Path Poison Art 3-star, 4-star, 5-star …
As Zhang Xuan cultivated while reading, his understanding of poison grew deeper and deeper.
After an unknown period of time, Zhang Xuan exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. Ripples flickered across his eyes, and a bizarre color flashed across them for an instant.
From 3-star to Seven Star, innumerable knowledge regarding poison had already been imprinted into his mind, and it had become part of his instincts.
In terms of his understanding of poison, even Poisoner White would be left in the dust. Most likely, he was already on par with some 8-star poison masters!
But of course, his cultivation was still too low at the moment, so it was impossible for him to take the 8-star poison master examination. In fact, even the Seven Star emblem that Ruo Qingyuan had applied for for him was only a quasi Seven Star.
Even though poison masters belonged to the Lower Nine Paths, just like master teachers, beast tamers, and the other Upper Nine Paths occupations, there was a strict requirement on one's cultivation.
In order to become a true Seven Star poison master, one's cultivation would have to reach Saint 2-dan Spiritual Perception realm at the very least. To become an 8-star poison master, one would have to reach Saint 5-dan. This was a rigid requirement that no one could change.
However, Zhang Xuan didn't care much about his poison master rank.
The reason why the Poison Temple had such a requirement was due to one's insufficient cultivation. If one were to concoct high-tier poisons, one could easily be poisoned to death.
Possessing the Heaven's Path zhenqi, Zhang Xuan was immune to poison.
But of course, one's cultivation was also very important. If one's cultivation was insufficient, even if one were to concoct a poison, it would be useless if one couldn't execute it.
Take the current Zhang Xuan for example. Even though his Heaven's Path zhenqi was fearsome, if he wanted to poison a Saint 4-dan expert to death, he would have to resort to all kinds of tricks and disguises. With his current cultivation, it was impossible for him to infuse his zhenqi into the other party's body.
Given his current cultivation, it was impossible for him to approach a Saint 4-dan expert. If he were to do so, he would be in grave danger.
Even if he could concoct a poison, it would still be useless. Only those who were able to execute it and poison their opponents could be considered as true experts.
Even though I have learned so many poison techniques and knowledge, I am still unable to wake Wei Ruyan up. However, it shouldn't be a problem for her to persist for another half a year or even a year! That should be more than enough time for me to head to the Poison Temple headquarters.
Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
Even though the Heaven's Path Divine Art that he had compiled from the books of the Poison Temple in Hongyuan had provided him with a wealth of knowledge regarding poison, it was still insufficient to resolve the trauma of the Innate Poison Body.
However, even if he couldn't resolve the root of the problem, it shouldn't be too much of a problem for him to delay its onset.
Zhang Xuan stood up and walked over to Wei Ruyan. He drove the Heaven's Path zhenqi in his body and infused it with lethal poison.
In order to treat the Innate Poison Body, one couldn't rely on nourishing medicine or strengthening one's constitution, only poison!
Back then, Wei Changfeng was unaware of the details, and her constitution hadn't been awakened yet, making it impossible for anyone to recognize it. Thus, she had been consuming all kinds of medicine from a young age, resulting in her condition constantly recurring. If not for Zhang Xuan, she might have already died.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Xuan's eyes turned grim as he infused his zhenqi into every single acupoint of the young lady's body.
As soon as the poison entered her body, Wei Ruyan's pale face gradually regained some color.
Even though she was still unable to wake up, she was already fine.
"Draw my soul out!"
Knowing that Wei Ruyan would be fine for another year or so, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. With a thought, he drew his soul out.
His massive soul formed a seal, and soon, a tiny sliver of his will dived into Wei Ruyan's glabella.
His student had been afflicted from a young age, and she had managed to survive under her father's protection. As a result, she wasn't a scheming person. If she were to head to the Poison Temple, which even master teachers feared, without anyone to protect her, she would surely be devoured alive!
Thus, he left a sliver of his will behind as a precaution.
After doing all that, he took out the only golden page in his possession, and with a tap of his finger, he sent it into the other party's glabella.
He had formed this golden page when he accepted School Head Jiang Qingqin as his student, and he hadn't been willing to use it. However, for the sake of his student, he didn't mind using it.
After doing all this, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief before returning his soul back to his body.
What he had left behind was a sliver of his soul, and with the precedent of their souls fusing together, Wei Ruyan didn't mind it at all. As long as it remained hidden in her consciousness, no one would be able to notice it. In fact, as long as she didn't take the initiative to come out, even her, the last student of the Zhang Clan, wouldn't know about it.
A teacher's concern for his student didn't necessarily have to be shown on the surface. Rather, it was to let the other party know that there were times when one's every action was filled with sincerity … Even if the other party misunderstood him, he would still persevere. As long as the other party could reach greater heights and put the knowledge he had imparted to practical use, he would feel gratified from the bottom of his heart.
This wasn't due to foolishness or wishful thinking. Rather, there was a single word in their hearts that was as heavy as Mount Tai — teacher!
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