Beside the mountain stream, thick blood was splattered across the surrounding jagged rocks, and the intense stench of blood continuously wafted into the air. Corpses lay cold and scattered around the rocks. The area was eerily silent, save for the lingering scent of blood that testified to the vicious battle that had taken place here. This silence endured for a long while before it was abruptly broken by the sound of wind breaking as many white figures flew in from afar. When they saw the corpses on the ground, their expressions changed drastically.
An aged figure slowly descended upon a large boulder. It was none other than the elderly man from the Ice River Valley who guarded the Divine Descent Maw. The elder of the Ice River Valley gazed in shock at the numerous bodies, then moved swiftly to another boulder where he stared, disbelieving, at the three dead elders before him. After a moment, he drew in a deep breath.
“Elder Ice Leisure…”
An ice river valley disciple with a pale face landed beside the elder. Swallowing hard, he whispered, “All the corpses of the Ice River Valley’s elite sent to search for the Calamity Toxin Maiden are here. Including… including Elders Ice Symbol and the others.”
Hearing this, Elder Ice Leisure closed his eyes, and when he reopened them, his gaze was icy. “Take all the bodies back. I must return to the Ice River Valley immediately!”
With those words, Ice Leisure turned and left, his expression unusually grim. The Ice River Valley disciple nodded silently, glancing at the three lifeless bodies. A chill spread through his heart. These were three Battle Sect powerhouses! Who could possess such terrifying strength to kill all of them?
Although he did not know the killer’s identity, he knew the future days in the Dan Domain would not be peaceful. The Ice River Valley, with its strength, would never sit idly by after three of its elders were killed!
While the Ice River Valley disciples were cleaning up, in the depths of the distant Divine Descent Maw, within a secluded cave, Xiao Yan gently set Little Healer Immortal down. He took out some moonlight stones from his storage ring and cast them against the cave wall, casting a soft glow that dispelled the darkness within the cave.
Xinlan stood next to Little Healer Immortal, and seeing her pale face, quickly took out some soft furs from her storage ring, spreading them on the ground. “Sister Little Healer, take a rest now.”
Little Healer Immortal smiled and nodded, sitting on the soft furs. She looked over at Xiao Yan, suddenly recalling something. “You’ve actually broken through to Battle Sect in less than a year. Is your demonic poison mark solved?”
Xiao Yan couldn’t help but chuckle wryly. “It’s not the time to worry about that demonic poison mark. You need to take care of yourself first!”
Little Healer Immortal supported her cheek with one hand, her eyelashes blinking. Her voice, weakened, was soft. “I’m fine. With some rest, I’ll be okay.”
Understanding her nature, Xiao Yan ignored her words, squatting down and grabbing her delicate hand. He cautiously channeled his soul force into her body, carefully probing, before slowly withdrawing it.
As he withdrew his soul force, Xiao Yan’s expression darkened. Her condition was dire, with multiple injuries in many places. What troubled him most was the so-called Ice Venerable Technique; he couldn’t detect where it was, yet it was continually emitting a cold temperature, gradually freezing her blood and meridians.
“Xinlan, do you know about the Ice River Valley’s Ice Venerable Technique?”
Turning his head, Xiao Yan asked Xinlan. Hearing this, Xinlan pondered for a moment before answering, “From what I know, the Ice Venerable Technique is unique to the Ice River Valley, and only Battle Sect experts can cultivate it. If it enters an opponent’s body during a battle, it becomes extremely troublesome. Therefore, many experts battling the Ice River Valley are extremely cautious about their Ice Venerable Technique. However, I’m not sure about how to expel it…”
Xiao Yan’s brow furrowed, and he gazed at Little Healer Immortal’s pale face, feeling a pang of pain. He softly stroked her snow-white hair. The Ice Venerable Technique must be expelled as soon as possible, or Little Healer Immortal’s injuries would never heal.
“This Ice Venerable Technique is indeed peculiar, but it’s not as the Ice Symbol said; it doesn’t require the Ice River Valley Valley Master to expel it.”
Plunging his soul force into Little Healer Immortal’s body again, Xiao Yan felt the characteristics of the Ice Venerable Technique, his eyes opening slowly, deep in thought. After nearly half an hour, his tense brows finally relaxed. He waved his hand, and a wooden basin appeared in the cave. With a flick of his finger, prepared fresh water from his storage ring flowed out, filling the basin.
Having done this, Xiao Yan clenched his hand, and a cluster of emerald green flame sprang forth. Flicking his fingers, medicinal herbs from his storage ring flew out, diving into the flame and quickly turning into red powder and liquid.
Pouring these powders and liquids into the basin, the clear water instantly turned red. Bubbles rose to the surface, boiling like a cauldron. As the mixtures poured in, the basin’s water filled with intense fire energy, which, though powerful, was surprisingly gentle.
“Xinlan, remove Little Healer Immortal’s clothes and help her into the basin.”
As the last herb was thrown in, Xiao Yan turned, speaking softly. Hearing this, Xinlan and Little Healer Immortal were both startled. The latter’s pale cheeks flushed with a captivating pink hue. Xinlan’s gaze met Little Healer Immortal’s, and she then moved lightly, stepping to Little Healer Immortal’s side. Under her blushing cheeks, she gently removed her clothes.
As her clothes came off, the perfect, porcelain-like body was exposed to the cool air.
*Splash!*
Hearing the subtle splash, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. Turning, he saw Little Healer Immortal curled in the basin, only her small head above the water, her beautiful face blushing cutely.
“Absorb the energy and circulate it throughout your body. It might hurt, but bear with it,” Xiao Yan said softly. Flicking his fingers, ten strands of emerald green flames shot out, slithering like snakes into the basin.
*Bubble, bubble!*
As the Lotus Heart Fire entered the basin, the water started boiling, bubbles bubbling up, and Little Healer Immortal let out a muffled groan, feeling the scalding heat as if she were in a sea of fire.
“Though it might hurt, the different fire will make the medicinal effects penetrate better and inhibit the spread of the Ice Venerable Technique.”
Seeing Little Healer Immortal’s knit brows, Xiao Yan hurriedly explained. Little Healer Immortal bit her lip and nodded slightly, forming a cultivation seal under the water. She endured the scalding sensation and rapidly absorbed the dense fiery medicinal energy in the basin.
As Little Healer Immortal absorbed, a whirlpool formed in the water, and wisps of red energy visibly rushed into her body. As more red energy flooded in, her pale face gradually regained its rosy hue. Curiously, icy cold and a faint red, hot breath escaped from her nose, looking very strange.
“Really effective!” Xinlan exclaimed, delighted.
Xiao Yan also breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, the Ice Venerable Technique in Little Healer Immortal’s body wasn’t too much. Otherwise, even with his methods, it would take at least ten days to half a month to clear it.
“Xinlan, since you know the Dan Domain well, I want you to help me with something. Head to the exit of the Divine Descent Maw and collect these herbs.”
Xiao Yan took out a white paper from his storage ring, covered in names of medicinal herbs needed for the Heavenly Fire Venerable’s body. Having killed so many from the Ice River Valley, Xiao Yan wanted to be prepared for the revenge.
Taking the paper, Xinlan scanned it, a bit taken aback. Some of the herbs were unfamiliar to her, but she nodded, “Don’t worry, Xiao Yan Brother. If I can’t get them all, I’ll go back to my family and get them for you.”
Xiao Yan nodded silently, flicking his finger, summoning the Earth Demon Puppet. “This will protect you, but before leaving, cover it with clothes to avoid attention.”
Xinlan nodded seriously, understanding the importance. She carefully put the paper in her storage ring and quickly left the cave, followed closely by the Earth Demon Puppet.
Watching Xinlan disappear, Xiao Yan turned his gaze to Little Healer Immortal in the basin. His eyes flashed with a cold resolve. The Ice River Valley… this matter would not be settled so easily!
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