ALL NOVEL Chapter 54: Your Name
Now, let's take a look at a brief news report—
This afternoon, Queen Medusa of the Snake-People Tribe visited the Jia Ma Empire. Our representative, Chen Guan, personally met with her for discussions. The two sides reached a strategic agreement on matters such as hunting down the Hall of Souls' protectors and assisting Medusa in her evolution, and will soon engage in deeper cooperation. This is a small step in the friendship between Ambassador Chen and Her Majesty, but a giant leap for the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-People Tribe. Let's look forward to what's next.
After finalizing the details with Queen Medusa, Chen Guan was in a good mood.
Returning to the inn, he saw the young girl lying on the table, mumbling to herself. As soon as she saw him come back, she jumped up like a spring-loaded toy.
"Young master!"
"Yes, Wang and the others have left. It must be boring for you, right?"
"Not really. I can play with Er Long."
Following her gaze, Chen Guan saw the Fire Spirit Snake coiled around her wrist, partially hidden by her sleeve, revealing just two small heads. If one didn't look closely, it would be easy to miss.
"Er Long? Did you name it?"
"Yes! What do you think, young master? I originally wanted to call it Ling Shuang, but Uncle Da Lang said it wasn't fierce enough, so I changed it to something more powerful."
Chen Guan chuckled and nodded. "It's a good name."
It really was a really good Second Choice name.
"Come on, I'll introduce you to a sister. I'll be busy in the Magical Beast Mountain Range for the next few days, so if you get bored, you can spend time with her."
"Oh~"
Hearing that he was leaving again, the young girl's spirits dampened, but she obediently followed along.
The inn was not far from the Thousand Medicine Pavilion, and they arrived quickly.
There was no need for more explanation; the person he was introducing was, of course, Xiao Yi Xian.
It had been nearly two months since their last meeting, but the scene of their parting still felt like it had happened yesterday.
Reflecting on how time flies, Chen Guan reached the clinic upstairs, only to find its doors shut. This was unusual for her at this time of day.
Moreover, he could sense that someone was inside.
With a faint feeling of unease, Chen Guan raised his hand and knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" a wary voice asked.
"The one who brought you the Fire Fox."
There was a brief two-second silence before a slightly flustered voice responded from within.
"Just a moment, wait a minute."
Hearing her slightly nervous response, Chen Guan sighed softly. He had originally planned to stay around to help her activate the Woeful Poison Body, since it might carry some risks.
But from the sound of it, that wouldn't be necessary anymore.
It seemed she had successfully activated the Woeful Poison Body, meaning there would be no immediate worries about her safety. Yet, it also meant that the innocent and carefree Xiao Yi Xian would be gone forever.
From now on, she would have to struggle against fate.
Xiao Yi Xian didn't keep them waiting long before opening the door.
Everything seemed unchanged, yet the unhealthy pallor on her face betrayed her condition.
"You're back. Eh, who is she?"
Feeling a bit guilty, Xiao Yi Xian greeted him simply, then turned her gaze to the girl standing next to him.
Chen Guan understood her thoughts but didn't expose her small schemes. He looked at the young girl, allowing her to introduce herself.
"Hello, sister. My name is Qing Lin, and I am the young master's maid."
It had to be said, the girl's transformation was remarkable.
Had this been two months ago, she probably would have stammered and avoided eye contact. But now, she even dared to sneak glances at Xiao Yi Xian, wondering about her relationship with the young master.
Xiao Yi Xian offered a polite and gentle smile, nodding in response, and invited them inside.
"My name is Qing Yi Xian, though some call me Little Fairy Doctor. You can call me whatever you like."
Chen Guan entered last, observing the two women as though he were looking at a masterpiece painting. He had even thought of a title for it.
"The Meeting of Two Unusual Beings"!
Among the three of them, with two possessing unique physiques, Chen Guan, as an ordinary person, felt somewhat out of place.
Pulling a chair over and taking a seat, Chen Guan pushed aside his stray thoughts and asked curiously, "You call yourself Qing Yi Xian? I've never heard that name before."
Relieved that he hadn't brought up the Woeful Poison Body, Xiao Yi Xian relaxed and reverted to her usual demeanor, raising her chin with a proud expression.
"Of course you haven't, because I only recently adopted this name. It was fine in Qingshan Town, where everyone was familiar with me. But once I leave, I don't want people casually calling me Xiao Yi Xian as if they know me well."
"Alright, you've got a point. It's a good choice," Chen Guan agreed, not reading too much into it.
Rather than concerning himself with names, he was more impressed by Xiao Yi Xian's strength.
Just by sensing her aura, Chen Guan struggled to process the complicated feelings within him.
In only two months, she had reached the eighth level of Dou Disciple!
And that was without obtaining many rare medicinal herbs from her original cave, which would have allowed her to make more poisons.
In front of talents like hers, the word "genius" seemed worthless!
"I need to stay in the Magical Beast Mountain Range for a few more days. I'll leave this girl in your care until I return to take you both back to the capital."
"Young master, I can take care of myself. But during the day, I will keep Xiao Yi Xian company."
The girl reassured him, trying to prove that she wasn't a burden.
Xiao Yi Xian remained silent for a few moments before looking up to meet Chen Guan's gaze.
"I'll look after Qing Lin until you come back, but I'm sorry, I don't plan on going with you to the capital."
Chen Guan became serious, awaiting her explanation.
"You know that I have the Woeful Poison Body. Once I advance to a Dou Practitioner, I will possess rare Poison Dou Qi. The Jia Ma Empire is not a suitable place for me to train. Over the past few days, I've asked around, and in the Chu Yun Empire, poison practitioners thrive. What is harsh for others there is perfect for my training."
"I intended to leave a few days ago, but I stayed to see you and explain things in person. When I'm there, I'll contact your sister, the Eldest Princess Yao Ye, if the opportunity arises. Just think of it as me going undercover for you."
Xiao Yi Xian joked to ease the tension.
Seeing Chen Guan frown in thought, she quickly added, "I want to grow stronger as soon as possible. Dealing with the Woeful Poison Body is my responsibility, and it's not fair to burden you alone. I want to contribute too. Otherwise, I'd feel uneasy."
"And I promise to control myself. If the poison body shows signs of erupting, I'll contact you immediately. I won't take risks with my own life."
The joke wasn't funny at all.
Seeing her pleading eyes, Chen Guan finally nodded reluctantly.
She had made up her mind, and he knew her well enough by now.
His concern was mostly due to her lack of experience.
At her current age and power, she would inevitably face hardships in the Chu Yun Empire.
But she needed to grow!
The Woeful Poison Body destined her for anything but mediocrity, and Chen Guan hoped she would rise to the challenge.
"Deal. When I return, I'll give you a gift as a reward for your undercover work. If we ever defeat the Chu Yun Empire, you'll be the hero."
"I look forward to it."
(End of chapter)
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