Chapter 14: The White Phoenix Nest, Wutong Tree. (1)
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Gratitude surged within Bai Chunsheng, accompanied by a hint of guilt.
Yan Yi, seemingly lost in thought, lowered his eyelids and turned his head away, no longer looking at Bai Chunsheng.
Unperturbed by this, Bai Chunsheng, feeling that their partnership had already been established, boarded the boat. After Bai Chunsheng jumped onto the boat, Yan Yi tossed him a bottle, saying, “It might be an antidote, perhaps it’ll be of some use.”
Bai Chunsheng remembered the storage pouch he had seen at Yan Yi’s place yesterday when he woke up.
Bai Chunsheng asked, “Is she dead?”
Although not mentioning her name, Yan Yi knew who Bai Chunsheng was referring to. After some thought, he replied, “I don’t know.”
Indeed, he didn’t know.
Yan Yi had checked later, and logically, if she had truly died, there should have been remnants of her soul within their bodies. However, apart from the shattered Yuan Yings, there were no traces of any soul fragments left in their bodies. This was highly unusual because Yan Yi didn’t recall destroying their soul bodies.
The possibility that their soul bodies were still alive was significant.
Bai Chunsheng was somewhat astonished. Regardless of whether Shen Yuying was alive or dead, her storage pouch was now in Yan Yi’s possession.
He examined the medicine bottle Yan Yi had just handed over. There were no words written on it, only Shen Yuying’s personal seal at the bottom of the bottle. He sniffed it and detected a sweet fruity scent, indicating that it was likely made from the Snow Abyss Ice Grinder from the Water Abyss Realm.
The Snow Abyss Ice, although named “ice,” is actually a precious type of spiritual wood leaf. It cannot reproduce and only grows occasionally near the abyss of the Snow Abyss in the Water Abyss Realm, hence its name. There are rumors that medicine made from Snow Abyss Ice can neutralize all poisons and ailments from the Water Abyss Realm. However, due to its extreme rarity, few people have had the opportunity to use it, and this rumor has yet to be confirmed.
When the Water Abyss Realm had a good relationship with the Ten Thousand Demon Sect, they had gifted several bottles of it. Bai Chunsheng had received it a few times before, so he recognized it.
Yan Yi didn’t say wrong, if the poison applied to the arrow by Shen Yuying’s aunt indeed comes from the “Water Abyss Realm,” then perhaps this kind of poison could indeed be neutralized by the Snow Abyss Ice.
Although it’s still uncertain whether it will work, but with the principle of sustainable development in mind, in order to ensure that next time Yan Yi will still be willing to actively help him collect healing sacred medicines, Bai Chunsheng exclaimed with tears in his eyes, “That’s great! Last night, I was tormented by pain and couldn’t sleep all night.”
Yan Yi remembered Bai Chunsheng, who was drooling in his sleep last night.
Yan Yi asked, “Really?”
Bai Chunsheng didn’t know that Yan Yi had come last night, thinking that Yan Yi was just asking casually, he nodded obediently, “Mm-hmm.”
Yan Yi: “…”
After thanking Yan Yi, Bai Chunsheng took the medicine bottle and walked into the cabin. The interior layout was similar to yesterday, but because of the drawn curtains, it appeared quite dark.
Using a small knife, Bai Chunsheng reopened the wounds that had started to heal, forcing out the remaining poison before applying the Snow Abyss Ice for healing. Indeed, the poison originated from the Water Abyss Realm, and the continuous burning sensation quickly diminished in the gradual numbness. Bai Chunsheng used some true energy to accelerate the healing process of the wounds. It took him quite some time.
By the time he finished everything, the sky outside had gradually darkened, indicating that it might rain soon.
The canopy boat continued to sway gently along the calm river surface.
Yan Yi had been outside the whole time, silently.
Quiet, as if there was no one outside at all.
Bai Chunsheng suddenly felt worried whether Yan Yi thought the deal wasn’t worth it and had abandoned the boat and left.
He had to say, this was a very likely scenario, at least Bai Chunsheng felt that Yan Yi was capable of it. He might even maliciously hide in a corner where Bai Chunsheng couldn’t see, watching him pacing in frustration.
Perhaps he would wait for a long time before reappearing to mock him.
With this thought in mind, Bai Chunsheng’s heart skipped a beat. He hastily put on his clothes, fastened his belt, and went out barefoot to see if Yan Yi was still there.
Yan Yi leaned against the wall of the cabin, holding what looked like a very ordinary wooden sword.
Yan Yi frowned. “Why did you come out?”
If they were to head south back to the Grand World towards the Southern Domain, they would have to pass through the Yunhai Small World. Yan Yi had accumulated a lot of enmity with the Tianqing Sect and the Yuwen Family. Perhaps there were people from these two major sects and families guarding outside the Yunhai Small World. They were somewhat like “those who learn from their mistakes and grow stronger.”
If it were just Yan Yi alone, he wouldn’t be afraid, but now with the heavily injured Bai Chunsheng, Yan Yi had to consider his condition.
He discreetly checked Bai Chunsheng’s injuries. Apart from the arrow wound, the most serious issue seemed to be Bai Chunsheng’s continuously declining vitality, which was likely the reason for his unstable cultivation level.
It was highly possible that his origin was affected.
To prevent any accidents, it would be best to fully heal the injuries before proceeding.
Bai Chunsheng had no idea what Yan Yi was thinking.
After a moment, Bai Chunsheng’s voice was as soft as a mosquito’s, feeling embarrassed to admit that he came out because he suspected Yan Yi had abandoned him.
He made up an excuse and whispered, “I’m hungry.”
That was the truth too. Being a demonic beast, recovering from serious injuries required two methods: sleeping and replenishing vital energy. He had been starving since last night.
Yan Yi responded with an “Oh” and asked, “Do you want to eat fish? Wait, do white duck demons eat vegetables?”
Bai Chunsheng remained silent.
Was poking fun at people’s sore spots an instinct deeply ingrained in Yan Yi? Even after losing his memory, he hadn’t forgotten that Bai Chunsheng hated it when people said he resembled a white duck.
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