Chapter 523: Du Chun's Tragic Encounter

Bai Jiu'er finally glanced over: "Too fake! The person beside you, how about you?"

Du Chun also turned to look at Heng Xian, saying softly: "Better to die than live in disgrace; we still have a long road ahead, we still need to seek the Path of Immortal Cultivation, no need to capsize here—just admit your mistake!"

"No way!"

Heng Xian stepped forward, looked at Bai Jiu'er, and pointed at Du Chun: "His words represent only his personal view and have nothing to do with me!"

Du Chun froze.

Bai Jiu'er, however, was not surprised at all, calmly saying: "Oh? You might have a different opinion?"

Heng Xian said seriously: "Speaking ill of you behind your back is giving you face; I still don't even look at ordinary women—you know that in your heart. Farewell!"

After saying that, he turned and left, clean and simple.

Du Chun's mouth opened into an "O" shape.

Bai Jiu'er, however, remained unmoved, as if she had already anticipated Heng Xian would say that, or she simply didn't care what he would say, and continued to pick up a snack and eat it.

Heng Xian walked while observing the environment of the demon stronghold; as for Bai Jiu'er, he really didn't keep her in mind—he had just come to play with Du Chun, and who cares about losing face?

Along the way, he discovered that this monster tribe stronghold actually had a unique beauty unlike the outside world, which made him think of his phone—if he took a few photos as a keepsake, wouldn't that be stunning?

He thus wandered back to the room, and suddenly noticed A Mu's complexion looked odd, standing aside like a little uke.

"What's wrong?" Heng Xian asked.

A Mu pointed inside and made a strange gesture.

Heng Xian opened the door in surprise, and then saw Bai Jiu'er and Du Chun.

Bai Jiu'er sat cross-legged in his usual spot, wearing a red robe like fire, still with her hair in buns, unconcernedly looking at the chains, then gazing at the scattered bits of spiritual herb dregs on the ground.

Du Chun's complexion had returned to normal, apparently having detoxed; he stood aside like a servant, constantly giving Heng Xian meaningful looks.

The two of them, having taken some unknown shortcut, actually arrived before him.

Heng Xian wasn't surprised; he walked over to the side by himself and looked at the scenery outside the window.

"Your poison is cured?"

Bai Jiu'er asked, her eyes conveying an indescribable meaning.

Heng Xian didn't hide it either, nodding and saying: "Yeah, it's cured!"

Du Chun widened his eyes.

Bai Jiu'er didn't ask how he solved it; she merely curled the corner of her mouth into a smile, revealing two shallow dimples on her cheeks, and in that instant she was peerlessly beautiful!

There was a strange feeling.

What kind of look is this?

Heng Xian inexplicably thought of Mu Wanqing from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, could it be…

This girl, like Mu Wanqing, has a special fetish—whoever cures her poison will insist on marrying them, come hell or high water.

This… is that appropriate?

Who would have thought—just as he was thinking that, Bai Jiu'er suddenly stood up and walked out without any warning, without saying anything extra.

Only after Bai Jiu'er walked far away did Du Chun beside her let out a sigh, full of resentment toward Heng Xian: "You can detoxify, why didn't you tell me?"

Heng Xian said: "I originally wanted to tell you, but you insisted on going to beg her—what could I do?"

Du Chun shook his head and laughed: "Brother Heng, you truly are the person I've taken a liking to—not only do you tell stories well, you can also detoxify Heavenly Fox Poison, truly impressive!"

But today's embarrassing scene—I can't let it get out!

Heng Xian patted his chest: "Rest assured, I absolutely won't say it!"

"Alright, these few days you think of a way to deal with the Earth Fox Tribe; I'll say a few nice words in front of the Fox King, striving to be recommended early to Blast Cool City!"

Du Chun nodded satisfied and walked out.

Heng Xian saw him out the door, turned back to the window, was about to sit cross-legged to continue cultivating, when suddenly his brow furrowed.

He felt his whole body's muscles sore, his dantian bitter and astringent, and his blood almost congealed throughout.

Damn, poisoned again!

Moreover, it's similar to the previous "Heavenly Fox Poison".

It seems Bai Jiu'er came here to poison me again!

So that's what her smile meant!

"Damn! Little fox spirit!"

He couldn't help but curse under his breath, then opened the Mysterious Yellow Heavenly Hexagram again: "What poison is this time? How did she administer it?"

The hexagram showed: 【Still Heavenly Fox Poison, but this time using Fox Tail Poison; the toxin spreads via demonic qi, formless and traceless, causing blood to stagnate, body to stiffen, losing combat ability, making movement difficult!】

Heng Xian rubbed his forehead: "Solution!"

The hexagram showed: 【Nine medicinal herbs, using the three sacral points, to force out the toxin……】

Heng Xian immediately followed suit: first he found nine spiritual herbs, then ground them according to the grinding method, and finally pierced the three sacral points to release the toxin.

After finishing everything, night had already fallen; he leaned exhausted against the wall, panting heavily.

People like Bai Jiu'er are impossible to guard against; even with the Heavenly Hexagram helping to produce a detox plan, the blame for detoxing still falls on oneself.

Thus he opened the Mysterious Yellow Heavenly Hexagram again: "How to prevent her from poisoning again?"

The hexagram showed: 【Given the host's current cultivation, it's hard to defend against; with vital energy not yet recovered, it's also hard to counter the opponent, but there's no need to worry—little heavenly fox, no matter myriad poison methods, can be easily resolved!】

Heng Xian: "……"

What's the point of speaking so grandly? You don't have to solve the poison, you don't have to bear the blame, right?

Heng Xian suddenly wondered whether he should also try to curry favor with Bai Jiu'er?

Praise her a few words?

Make friends?

……

Early the next morning, A Mu poked his head in: "Sir? Sir?"

Heng Xian opened his eyes: "What's the matter?"

A Mu embarrassedly said: "Yesterday you didn't tell a story; no matter how we called, there was no response. Today everyone came again—you see..."

Heng Xian rose and opened the door to see outside packed with people; demon children carried small stools and sat in front, women stood in the middle, and outside were male demons and elders...

A black mass!

Pairs of eager, expectant eyes stared fixedly at him.

Hong Hong, as the "representative," said pitifully: "Sir, the story..."

Heng Xian let out a breath, waved his hand: "Set up the case table!"

A Mu beside him quickly brought over a wooden table and chairs, and a square piece of wood.

Heng Xian sat properly, picked up the square wood and slapped it hard, casually altering a line of a yanyan poem to vent his inner qi: "Hu hu hu, bending neck to roar to the sky, yellow fur floats on green water, red claws stir the clear waves..."

"Good!" The crowd of demons listened, bewildered, not understanding that this poem was like a fox swimming, but since Sir was about to tell a story, they still got it and clapped desperately.

"The story to tell today..." Heng Xian pondered a bit, "It's called Strange Tales..."

He then picked a fox spirit story from Strange Tales and told it.

Below, it was silent; all demons, especially the earth foxes, widened their eyes and listened attentively.

Today's story was incredibly immersive.

Meanwhile, more and more passing demons gathered around outside.

Bai Jiu'er was actually among them; today she changed into white clothes, her waterfall-like long hair also changed into a flying celestial bun, her whole person exquisitely handsome and refined.

But no matter how twisty and strange Heng Xian's story was, there was not a flicker of emotion on her face, as if she had already foresaw the story's essence!

Until...

When Heng Xian said the fox spirit was trapped by a master, calling to heaven with no answer, calling to earth with no response, heaven and earth indifferent, humans and demons on different paths, he paused.

Heng Xian also happened to see her, his heart gave a jolt, he stopped the story without restraint, pointedly saying: "In front of all these children and women, you may as well continue poisoning!"

Bai Jiu'er paid no heed, not even glancing at him; only her bright, clear eyes held a hint of sorrow as she turned and left, quickly disappearing into the crowd.

(End of chapter)