Chapter 386: The Gentle Medusa, A Deep Bond Between Sisters!
"Home?"
At the sound of that unfamiliar yet longed for word, tears instantly welled up in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes.
"Going… home?"
For years, she had struggled relentlessly, all for the sake of becoming stronger so that she would never become a burden to Wu Tian.
When she first discovered that Wu Tian was the Guardian Elder of the Serpent Tribe, an overwhelming sense of inferiority had gripped her heart.
Wu Tian, an esteemed figure among the Serpent Tribe, was rumored to be at the peak of the Dou Huang realm, even though that was an underestimate of his true strength.
And she?
She was just a small town physician.
Even though they shared a close relationship, and she playfully called him her perverted scoundrel, the gap between them felt as vast as a mountain range.
She wanted to stay by his side forever.
She wanted to traverse the Dou Qi Continent with him, just like Medusa did.
But to do that…
She needed power.
As Xiao Yi Xian, the path to strength was far too difficult.
So, she chose the only option available to her poison.
Her Calamity Poison Body made the Cloud Mist Empire the perfect place for her.
Initially, she had hesitated.
But the moment she met Wu Tian's "little sister," Qing Lin, her resolve solidified.
Qing Lin, with her Green Scaled Three Flower Pupils, could control two powerful sixth rank Magic Beasts in mere moments.
Her ability was so terrifying that she could single handedly protect the Serpent Tribe.
And what about her?
She was just… a doctor.
She was nothing compared to Qing Lin.
So, she made up her mind.
She would leave for the Cloud Mist Empire.
Of course, escaping the heavily guarded Serpent Tribe's palace was impossible on her own.
So, she struck a deal with Qing Lin, and together, they fled venturing out to train in the outside world.
But after reaching the Cloud Mist Empire, she parted ways with Qing Lin.
If she truly wanted to master poison techniques, she had to walk this path alone.
Qing Lin understood.
She respected Xiao Yi Xian's decision and left…
Where she went, even Xiao Yi Xian did not know.
For a time, Xiao Yi Xian trained in a small mountain village near the Cloud Mist Empire's forests.
The villagers treated her kindly.
But then…
Her Calamity Poison Body erupted.
And everything changed.
People died because of her.
The fear and hatred in their eyes…
She would never forget it.
She did not cry.
She did not plead.
She simply smiled faintly and walked away from the village.
From that moment on, she became a disaster in human form.
With every person that died, her strength grew exponentially.
She had no choice.
She could not afford kindness.
She could not afford weakness.
Kindness meant losing everything.
It meant watching everyone she cared for die.
What was the point of kindness… if it only led to pain?
The only warmth she ever felt…
Came from him.
The only one who never feared her.
The only one who made her feel like she had a home.
She abandoned the name Xiao Yi Xian.
She became Tian Du Nu, the Poison Sect Master.
Her peerless beauty invited endless trouble.
But all those who coveted her… died horribly.
In the Cloud Mist Empire, poison masters roamed freely.
Unlike the kind hearted villagers, the cities were ruled by cruelty.
And she… thrived.
She killed to obtain poisonous materials.
She absorbed poisons to grow stronger.
Her strength skyrocketed, advancing at a speed unheard of.
The ruthless, emotionless, merciless Poison Sect Master was born.
But no one knew…
That everything she did…
Was all for one man.
Wu Tian looked at her trembling expression.
He knew.
He understood.
She had suffered greatly over these years.
He had always known where she was.
But he had never gone to find her.
Not because he didn't want to…
But because he respected her decision.
She had chosen to leave the comfort of Jia Ma Empire and walk her own path.
Now, she had returned as an equal.
She had proven herself.
Xiao Yi Xian bit her lip.
Her lips trembled.
Tears poured down her cheeks like a broken dam.
Wu Tian gently wiped away her tears, smiling warmly.
"Silly girl… you've already proven yourself."
"Come home."
He turned his head toward Medusa.
It was not a request.
It was an order.
Medusa's crimson lips curved into a smile.
Her golden eyes locked onto Xiao Yi Xian's.
She could see it clearly.
Xiao Yi Xian's Calamity Poison Body was terrifyingly powerful.
If not for her own evolution into the Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, she might have already been surpassed.
But this woman…
She deserved to stand among them.
She had earned her place.
"Xiao Yi Xian," Medusa said softly.
"I was unaware of your identity before. I attacked you too fiercely please don't hold it against me."
"You've suffered enough. Come home with us."
Before she could say more
Her face suddenly went pale.
A thin line of blood trickled from her lips.
"Ugh… this blood poison… it's truly potent…"
Medusa's body trembled slightly, forcing her to circulate her Dou Qi to expel the venom.
Wu Tian frowned and immediately acted, sending a wave of Dou Qi through her body, purging the poison in an instant.
Xiao Yi Xian's face flushed in embarrassment.
If Medusa had ridiculed her, she would have fought back.
But instead…
Medusa had embraced her as a sister.
Xiao Yi Xian hesitated.
Then, she slowly stepped forward.
Bowing slightly, she whispered:
"Medusa… elder sister… I was reckless. I shouldn't have…"
Before she could finish, Medusa lifted her arms, pulling her into a gentle embrace.
"We are family now. There's no need for formality."
Medusa leaned in, whispering playfully:
"By the way… did you know?"
"Back when you and that perverted scoundrel were alone in that cave… I was there the whole time."
"Watching."
"A Ah?!"
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened in horror.
Her face turned bright red.
She peeked at Wu Tian then quickly looked away, covering her face.
"E Elder sister…! You're going to make me die of embarrassment!"
She quickly changed the subject, glancing at Medusa's now recovered complexion.
She let out a relieved sigh.
"Good thing this scoundrel was here. Even I have no antidote for that poison."
(End of Chapter)
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