Heaven and earth returned to silence, and the gentle breeze that had been blowing in Purple Cloud City for half a year finally slowly stopped.
In an instant, the crisp, silver-bell-like sound of laughter reached their ears. Little Fairy Doctor and Hai Bo Dong looked up and saw Zi Yan, dressed in a snow-white dress, hanging on Chen Xiao's back like a little bear, laughing and playing as she walked out of the Bamboo Building.
The Little Dragon Person's emotions came and went quickly.
After retracting his soul perception, Chen Xiao tidied himself up, pushed open the door, and just said the three words 'Transformation Pill', which made the self-isolating Zi Yan smile again.
"Sister Little Fairy Doctor, long time no see, you're getting more and more beautiful!"
Zi Yan, hanging on Chen Xiao's back, was like a lively little beast. Her pair of bright eyes curved into crescent moons, and she vigorously waved her hand at Little Fairy Doctor, her voice as sweet as if it had been dipped in honey.
Hearing Zi Yan's childish and playful words, even with Little Fairy Doctor's temperament, she couldn't hide her smile. The corners of her eyes curved slightly, and a gentle, shallow smile unconsciously spread across her lips.
"Old Man Hai, has my Transformation Pill arrived?"
After greeting Little Fairy Doctor, Zi Yan didn't give the others a chance to speak and eagerly asked Hai Bo Dong.
Hai Bo Dong chuckled and nodded, taking out a wooden box about a foot long from his Storage Ring and handing it to Zi Yan.
"It arrived half a month ago. That Fourth Elder had a Dou Wang expert personally deliver it. The Jade Bottle in the very middle contains the Transformation Pill, and the other Jade Bottles contain snacks that Miss Cao Ying refined for you. However, they are not Pills, but genuine Fourth Grade Pills."
Zi Yan's expression brightened. She took the wooden box that Hai Bo Dong handed over, quickly opened it, took out the Transformation Pill she had been thinking about, and then, without waiting for the three of them to see clearly, she stuffed it into her mouth.
In an instant, everyone present could feel two streams of medicinal power circulating within Zi Yan's body until one of them was completely dispersed. A faint purple light immediately overflowed from her body, and it became increasingly dense.
Chen Xiao suddenly thought of something, and his expression changed slightly.
"Go back to the room. Xian'er, give her a set of clothes."
Little Fairy Doctor was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, taking out a brand new dress from her Storage Ring and handing it to Zi Yan.
Hearing Chen Xiao's reminder, Zi Yan also belatedly realized the problem. She took the dress and disappeared in a flash, not even having time to put away the wooden box containing many Elixirs.
Seeing this scene, the three of them smiled knowingly and were quite looking forward to seeing Zi Yan's transformed appearance.
During this waiting period, Chen Xiao walked closer to the two of them.
His gaze first lingered on Little Fairy Doctor for a moment, sensing her strength.
There was envy, but more than that, there was helplessness.
The speed of the Woeful Poison Body's improvement was indeed beyond the norm, but it also brought her many hardships.
In this regard, fate was actually quite fair.
As for the change in appearance...
"This time, I agree with what Zi Yan said."
He didn't explain the change in address. There was still such a long time to spend together in the future. Calling her Little Fairy Doctor all the time felt awkward and too distant.
Meeting Chen Xiao's gaze, Little Fairy Doctor lightly glared at him, her eyes flowing as if containing a hint of reproach, but the unchanging gentleness in her eyes had already revealed her tacit approval of the intimate address "Xian'er".
Chen Xiao chuckled, his gaze shifting to Hai Bo Dong beside him.
"Old Man Hai, how has the situation in the city been during this time?"
"Steady progress. After you and Zi Yan went into seclusion..."
Without holding anything back, Hai Bo Dong briefly recounted the events of the past six months, specifically mentioning the matters concerning the Eight Gates Sect and the Black Emperor Sect.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, gaining a general understanding of the changes over the past half-year. More details would need to be discussed slowly once they sat down later.
Just as Hai Bo Dong finished speaking, his expression froze.
"Those two Dou Lings from the Eight Gates Sect and the Black Emperor Sect have returned. They probably sensed something from the commotion of your breakthrough just now. I'll go take a look first."
Chen Xiao nodded. They were just two Dou Lings. He had also sensed them when he released his soul perception earlier but hadn't paid them any mind.
Now that he knew their identities, it was already giving them a lot of face for Hai Bo Dong to personally go.
Just as Hai Bo Dong was quickly leaving, a light and quick footsteps sounded from the Bamboo Building.
Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor looked over, and a graceful figure slowly walked out of the Bamboo Building.
At this moment, Zi Yan had shed her former childishness. Although the white skirt she wore was slightly tight, it still outlined a graceful and lithe figure. Her waist-length purple hair cascaded down like a waterfall, flowing with a captivating luster. Only the remaining hint of childishness in her eyes and brows allowed one to glimpse a bit of the shadow of the little girl she was before.
"Is that really Zi Yan?"
As the swaying Zi Yan walked gracefully towards them, Chen Xiao noticed a rare trace of stunned surprise flash in the Little Fairy Doctor's eyes.
This was the first time Chen Xiao had seen such a slightly 'uncomposed' expression on the Little Fairy Doctor's face.
At this moment, Zi Yan had shed her former greenness, her exquisite figure and mature charm fully displayed. This astonishing transformation had clearly greatly exceeded the Little Fairy Doctor's expectations.
Chen Xiao had seen it once before and was mentally prepared at this moment.
Zi Yan stepped out of the Bamboo Building with graceful steps, her fair neck elegantly raised, much like a noble swan displaying its magnificent wings. When she caught the astonishment in the Little Fairy Doctor's eyes, a satisfied arc curved on her lips. Just as she was immersed in her smugness, she saw Chen Xiao's indifferent reaction, which immediately sparked a mischievous thought in her. With a playful glance, she threw him a coquettish, affectionate look.
Hiss...
Chen Xiao hadn't even adapted to Zi Yan's transformation yet. In his perception, Zi Yan was always that carefree, boisterous little glutton.
Therefore, Zi Yan's charming gaze at this moment not only failed to provoke him but instead felt terrifying!
Moreover, this girl's actions directly proved that even though her body had grown into an adult's appearance, she was still a child at heart.
"Hahaha..."
Seeing Chen Xiao's startled expression, Zi Yan immediately burst into laughter, doubling over. She no longer bothered to maintain her originally elegant posture, looking full of extreme contrast.
The Little Fairy Doctor, watching the interaction between the two, finally recovered from her initial surprise and shook her head with a smile on her lips.
"Congratulations, Zi Yan. Your wish has finally been fulfilled. However, we're used to your previous appearance, and now with such a big change, we'll need a little time to adapt."
The current Zi Yan had a seductive figure, ample assets, and a delicate and beautiful face, yet she had the mindset of a child. No matter how you looked at it, there was a sense of incongruity, and even Chen Xiao was a little scared by it, which was evident.
Hearing the Little Fairy Doctor's words, Zi Yan giggled and spun around, showing off her new appearance.
"Hehe, actually, I just discovered that the medicinal effects of the Transformation Grass and the Transformation Pill seem to have merged, creating a wonderful change. It gave me a new ability to freely control my body's size."
Saying that, Zi Yan transformed with a shake of her body. In a flash of purple light, she returned to her familiar little girl appearance from before.
Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor clicked their tongues in wonder, but they both felt that the Little Dragon Person in this form looked more familiar and natural.
As for the Large Zi Yan form...
It still needed a little time to get used to!
Zi Yan tugged at her dress, which had gone from taut to loose, and frowned slightly. She secretly decided to find some dresses made of special material that could support her changing size at will.
"Just stay like this for now. Xian'er's clothes aren't very suitable for you. Go buy some new ones later. Also, try not to show your larger form in front of people. It looks too out of place and might scare them..."
Seeing Zi Yan about to grow larger again, Chen Xiao quickly raised his hand to stop her.
Zi Yan snorted but didn't argue.
Growing up was her wish, and now that it had truly been fulfilled, she could actually recognize the problem. Otherwise, she wouldn't have deliberately teased Chen Xiao just now.
"It can only be like this for now. I need to figure something out."
Zi Yan unconsciously fiddled with a strand of hair that had fallen down, racking her brain but unable to come up with anything.
Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor exchanged a glance but didn't say much.
The growth of one's mindset is never achieved overnight. It requires the tempering of time and experiencing certain things. Slowly and naturally, one will mature, and at that time, that sense of incongruity will also completely dissipate.
This kind of thing, even if they wanted to help, they wouldn't know where to start. They could only let time settle it.
"Never mind, I'll go back to the Inner Academy tomorrow and tell Sister Medusa and Old Man Su this good news."
Unable to think of a solution, Zi Yan didn't dwell on it. Now that she had finally grown up, she couldn't wait to share this good news with everyone close to her.
Hearing her mention Medusa Queen, Chen Xiao's attention finally focused on the barrier surrounding the Bamboo Building.
Although Zi Yan could enter and exit freely without any restrictions, this was only because she had a unique spatial talent. Others couldn't do what she did.
With a thought, Chen Xiao no longer hesitated.
"Pre-order, Heavenly Demon Puppet!"
As soon as the thought fell, Zi Yan and Little Fairy Doctor saw a flash of light from Chen Xiao's Storage Ring, and a tall puppet with no signs of life crashed to the ground.
It was nearly two meters tall, its body seemingly forged from refined iron, primarily bronze in color, with a layer of fine silver light on its arms.
It was clear that although it was only a Human-level Heavenly Demon Puppet, it was not far from the Earth-level.
"What is this thing?"
Looking at the Heavenly Demon Puppet that had landed to the side, motionless like a dead object, Zi Yan curiously went up to it and knocked on it twice. It was rock hard!
"A puppet?"
A hint of surprise also flashed in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes. During the few years she had spent training in the Chu Yun Empire, she had read many ancient books while searching for information on materials to condense Poison Pills and knew about puppets, but she had never seen one in person.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, examining the quality of this Heavenly Demon Puppet, feeling greatly satisfied.
Now that the three of them had greatly increased in strength, and with this Heavenly Demon Puppet in hand, gathering resources in the Black-Corner Region would only be simpler, and completing the subsequent steps would not be difficult either.
After observing for a moment, Chen Xiao lightly bit his tongue, and a drop of fresh blood containing a trace of his soul imprint slowly floated out, finally landing precisely on the puppet's forehead. It slowly seeped in, eventually turning into a thumb-sized dark red blood spot.
As this drop of blood entered the puppet's brain without any obstruction and imprinted an indelible mark there, a faint hint of life slowly appeared in the puppet's black, empty eyes. A chilling aura that startled both Zi Yan and Little Fairy Doctor gradually spread out.
At this moment, Chen Xiao felt a faint connection with this Heavenly Demon Puppet. It seemed that with just a thought, he could command it to do anything.
"Kneel!"
Hearing Chen Xiao's command, the Heavenly Demon Puppet did not hesitate. Its slightly stiff body suddenly took half a step forward, knelt on one knee, and slowly lowered its head towards the direction of Chen Xiao and the other two.
Staring at the Heavenly Demon Puppet kneeling on one knee before him with a hint of fiery passion in his eyes, Chen Xiao turned to look at the barrier left by the Medusa Queen.
"Break it!"
As soon as Chen Xiao's voice left his lips, a red glow surged in the Heavenly Demon Puppet's eyes. It clenched its fist, then suddenly stood up and shot out like a cannonball. A terrifying force circulated, and it unleashed a punch straight ahead.
"Whoosh!"
With that punch, the space in front of the Heavenly Demon Puppet twisted. Centered around the fist, the air formed a concave arc, and at the very front of that arc, an air compression cannon about ten zhang wide surged out. Finally, with a piercing shriek and a powerful gust of wind, it slammed onto the barrier.
"Boom!"
A dull roar echoed. The overflowing force spread out like ripples from the point where the Heavenly Demon Puppet's fist met the barrier. The shockwave was visible to the naked eye. The surrounding bamboo forest was affected, all of it snapping in half at the waist. Before it could even fall to the ground, it was ground into dust by the residual wave.
And that sturdy barrier, which would make even a peak Dou Huang sigh in despair, shattered with cracking sounds under this single blow!
The power of the Heavenly Demon Puppet's single punch was terrifying to this extent!
Whoosh~
Having completed its task, the Heavenly Demon Puppet flew back. From a killing machine, it instantly transformed into the most loyal guard, landing behind Chen Xiao and following him closely.
"So strong!"
Looking at the messy surroundings, the Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Zi Yan's eyes were even brighter, looking eager to try it out, wondering what mischievous idea she was thinking of.
Chen Xiao was also extremely satisfied with the Heavenly Demon Puppet's performance. Being able to break the barrier set by the Medusa Queen with just one punch, the strength of this Heavenly Demon Puppet was at least at the Four-star Dou Zong level!
It might even be comparable to Five-star or Six-star!
The specific situation remained to be verified.
Having such a powerful fighting force in hand undoubtedly gave him full confidence in the Black-Corner Region!
"Hahaha, good!"
"Let's go, we'll meet the Black Emperor Sect. I originally planned to contact them after coming out of seclusion, but I didn't expect them to deliver themselves to my doorstep."
Chen Xiao laughed heartily, waved his sleeve, and put the Heavenly Demon Puppet into his storage ring.
Storage rings do not store living beings, but the Heavenly Demon Puppet was just a puppet without any consciousness.
The Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan followed closely behind, heading towards the Purple Firmament Pavilion, which was no longer obscured by the bamboo forest and had come into view.
...
Jia Nan Academy.
On the eighth floor of the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower, in a cultivation room extremely close to the central deep hole.
The Medusa Queen suddenly opened her eyes. Just now, she had sensed that the barrier she had set up had been broken.
Without time to think carefully, the Medusa Queen waved her hand and took out the Red Fire Crystal Card from the groove beside her. She abruptly opened the cultivation room door, and her figure flickered, disappearing from the spot.
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