As he had finished everything he needed to do for the week, the only thing remaining was for Xiao Yi Xian to stabilize and obtain her alchemist talent.
Thinking this, Xiao Feng returned to his room and went to sleep.
Early in the morning, Xiao Feng informed everyone about Xiao Yi Xian's refinement process.
"This is an important process. No one is allowed to disturb us," he said firmly.
He arranged for guards around his courtyard.
"No one is allowed to enter without my permission."
The guards nodded seriously and took their positions.
Inside the courtyard—
The atmosphere was tense.
Xiao Yi Xian sat cross-legged in front of Xiao Feng.
Her expression was calm , But her hands trembled slightly.
"Don't be nervous," Xiao Feng said gently.
She nodded.
He took out the pill refined from the Green Lotus Core Seed.
"This will grant you the wood attribute."
He paused, then explained further,
"Poison originates from wood."
"So for you… this process will be easier compared to others."
"But Stabilizing it will be the real challenge."
Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath.
"I understand."
She swallowed the pill.
The moment the pill entered her body , A surge of energy spread throughout her meridians.
A faint green glow appeared around her.
At first—
It was gentle.
But suddenly—
A dark, toxic aura erupted from her body.
Her expression twisted in pain.
"Ah—!"
The poison within her body began reacting violently.
The wood attribute energy was stimulating it—
Causing it to surge uncontrollably.
Xiao Feng's eyes sharpened.
"As expected…"
He immediately placed his hand on her back.
A gentle stream of Dou Qi entered her body.
"Focus. Guide the energy."
But the poison continued to spread.
The air around them began to distort.
Even the ground started to corrode slightly.
Outside the guards felt it and became nervous.
"What is happening inside…?"
"Stay in position!" one of them shouted.
Inside—
Xiao Yi Xian's face had turned pale.
Her aura became unstable.
Seeing this—
Xiao Feng acted instantly.
He took out another pill.
"This is the Ice Condensing Pill."
"It will suppress the violent energy."
Without hesitation—
He fed it to her.
The moment the pill dissolved—
A cold energy spread through her body.
The raging poison and wood energy—
Began to calm down.
The violent fluctuations slowly stabilized.
Xiao Feng continued guiding her with precise control.
"Follow my lead… don't resist…"
Time passed slowly.
The chaotic energies gradually merged.
The poison no longer raged wildly—
Instead—
It began to circulate in a controlled manner.
The wood attribute energy blended with it—
Enhancing it instead of destabilizing it.
Finally—
After a long struggle—
Everything stabilized.
Xiao Yi Xian's aura became calm.
A faint green and dark aura coexisted around her.
She slowly opened her eyes.
There was a new clarity within them.
"I… succeeded?"
Xiao Feng removed his hand and let out a slow breath.
"Yes."
"You now possess the wood attribute."
"And…"
He gave a faint smile.
"You have taken your first step toward becoming an alchemist."
Then Xiao Feng slowly took out one of the sealed containers, his movements steady and deliberate, as if he fully understood the weight of what he was about to do.
Inside—
A dark, eerie flame flickered silently.
It was the Poison Fire Beast Flame.
The moment the seal was released, the entire room changed. A strange heat spread through the air, yet it was not purely hot—it carried a cold, suffocating toxicity that made even breathing feel heavy, as if invisible poison had seeped into the surroundings.
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes trembled slightly as she stared at the flame. It was as if something deep within her body was reacting to it instinctively.
"This… feels strange…" she whispered, her voice filled with unease and curiosity.
Xiao Feng looked at her with a calm yet serious expression, his gaze unwavering.
"This is your next step," he said slowly. "You have already stabilized your wood attribute, and because poison originates from wood, your body is already more compatible than anyone else. Now… you must refine this Poison Fire Beast Flame and make it a part of yourself."
He paused slightly, then continued in a deeper tone.
"For ordinary people, this process would be no different from courting death. The flame would burn their meridians, corrupt their blood, and destroy their bodies from within. But for you… this is an opportunity that others could never hope to obtain."
"Your Calamity Poison Body and this flame are naturally compatible. If you succeed, not only will you gain control over the flame, but your strength will rise dramatically in a very short time."
Xiao Yi Xian clenched her fists, her breathing slightly uneven.
"Will it hurt?" she asked quietly.
Xiao Feng did not hesitate.
"Yes. It will be extremely painful. You may feel as if your entire body is being burned and corroded at the same time… but I will be here with you the whole time."
Hearing his words, her fear slowly settled. She looked at him for a moment, then nodded with determination.
"I'll do it."
Xiao Feng gently released the seal completely.
The Poison Fire Beast Flame surged out like a living creature, flickering wildly with a mix of dark red and poisonous green. It twisted in the air like a serpent, letting out faint hissing sounds, as if it had a will of its own.
"Sit down and guide it slowly into your body. Do not rush, and do not resist it," Xiao Feng instructed calmly.
Xiao Yi Xian sat down cross-legged, closed her eyes, and slowly reached out toward the flame.
The moment the flame touched her—
"AHHH—!"
A sharp, uncontrollable cry escaped her lips as the flame entered her body.
It was not just heat—
It was burning and corroding at the same time.
The flame spread through her meridians like wild poison, tearing through her body with terrifying intensity. Her entire body trembled violently, and a dense poisonous aura erupted from her, spreading into the surroundings.
Xiao Feng immediately stepped forward and placed his hand firmly on her back, his Dou Qi flowing steadily into her body.
"Focus! Guide it—don't fight it!" he said firmly.
Time moved slowly, almost painfully.
From morning—
To afternoon—
To evening—
The process never stopped.
Xiao Yi Xian's condition fluctuated constantly. At times, her aura surged violently, threatening to spiral out of control, and at other times, it weakened to the point where she seemed as if she might collapse at any moment.
Sweat drenched her clothes completely. Her face alternated between pale and flushed, her breathing uneven and strained, as if she was enduring unbearable torment every second.
The poison within her body reacted intensely with the flame, sometimes clashing violently, and sometimes merging slowly, creating waves of unstable energy.
More than once—
The energy inside her nearly went out of control.
Each time, Xiao Feng intervened immediately, using his precise control to guide and stabilize the energy, preventing it from destroying her body.
"Hold on… just a little longer…" he said repeatedly, his voice calm but firm.
He did not move from his position even once.
Even as his own energy was being consumed steadily, he continued to support her without hesitation.
As night descended, the courtyard was illuminated by a faint, eerie glow from her body.
The violent fluctuations slowly began to calm.
The Poison Fire Beast Flame no longer clashed with her poison energy—
Instead—
It began to resonate with it.
The destructive energy gradually transformed into something stable, something controlled.
Her breathing slowly became steady.
Her trembling began to lessen.
Near midnight, a sudden surge of energy erupted from her body.
Xiao Feng's eyes sharpened instantly.
"This is it… the final stage."
The flame and poison energy fully merged, forming a perfect balance within her body.
Her Dou Qi surged like a breaking tide.
From 5th-stage Dou Disciple—
To 6th—
7th—
8th—
9th—
The energy continued to gather, compress, and condense.
Then—
BOOM!
A powerful wave burst out from her body as her Dou Qi condensed into a vortex.
She broke through—
Into the Dou Practitioner realm.
As the first light of dawn entered the courtyard, everything finally became quiet.
The violent energy disappeared completely.
Xiao Yi Xian slowly opened her eyes.
A faint poisonous aura still lingered around her, but it was no longer chaotic—it was calm, controlled, and completely under her command.
Her eyes had changed.
They were clearer—
Stronger—
And carried a hidden, dangerous depth.
"I… succeeded…" she whispered softly, her voice filled with disbelief and relief.
Xiao Feng finally removed his hand and let out a deep breath.
After an entire day and night of continuous guidance, even he showed a trace of fatigue.
But when he looked at her—
He smiled.
"Yes… you did."
And at that moment—
After enduring a full day of pain, struggle, and transformation—
Xiao Yi Xian had completely stepped into a new path.
After everything settled, Xiao Yi Xian slowly stood up.
Her body still felt slightly weak, but her aura was completely different now—stable, powerful, and carrying a faint poisonous charm that made her presence unique.
She looked at Xiao Feng, her eyes filled with excitement and curiosity.
"Xiao Feng… what about my alchemy path?" she asked softly as she walked toward him.
Xiao Feng, however, turned his face slightly to the side, avoiding her gaze.
"First stabilize your condition. We can talk about alchemy later," he said calmly.
Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian felt a little confused.
"Why is he avoiding me…?" she thought.
She took another step forward, trying to get closer to him.
But as she moved—
She suddenly felt something strange.
Her hand instinctively reached down and gripped her skirt—
Only to realize—
There was barely anything left to grip.
Her clothes had been completely burned and torn during the refinement process, leaving her almost exposed.
For a brief moment—
She froze.
Then—
"AHHHH—!!"
Her face turned completely red as she let out a loud scream.
Without wasting a second, she hurriedly took out a fresh set of clothes and changed into them, her movements flustered and hurried.
Xiao Feng stood there, slightly awkward but still maintaining his calm expression, looking away the entire time.
After a few moments—
She finally finished changing.
Her face was still flushed red, but now there was a hint of embarrassment mixed with something else—
A playful glint.
She walked back toward Xiao Feng, her steps lighter this time.
"You saw nothing… right?" she said, narrowing her eyes slightly.
Xiao Feng replied calmly,
"I saw nothing."
She stared at him for a second—
Then suddenly smiled.
"Hmm… what a pity," she said teasingly.
Xiao Feng coughed lightly, clearly not expecting that response.
Seeing his reaction, Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but laugh softly.
But then—
Her expression gradually softened.
She looked at him seriously this time.
"So… I really can become an alchemist now?" she asked, her voice carrying a trace of anticipation.
Xiao Feng finally turned to face her.
"Yes," he said simply.
"You now have the wood attribute, stable poison control, and a refined flame."
"You meet all the basic requirements."
Hearing this—
Her eyes widened slightly.
For a moment—
She didn't say anything.
Then suddenly—
She stepped forward—
And hugged him tightly.
Xiao Feng was slightly startled.
Before he could react—
She leaned closer—
And planted a quick, soft kiss on his cheek.
"Thank you…" she whispered.
Her voice was gentle—
But filled with genuine emotion.
"For everything."
Xiao Feng stood still for a moment, slightly surprised.
Then he let out a small breath.
"You should focus on your cultivation now," he said, trying to return to his usual calm tone.
But Xiao Yi Xian only smiled.
"Of course…"
"But that doesn't mean I can't thank you properly, right?" she said playfully, her eyes shining.
At that moment—
The tension from the entire day finally faded.
Leaving behind a quiet, warm atmosphere between them.