Chaotic World Book
Chapter 316 - 309 Sparrow Present

Chapter 316: Chapter 309 Sparrow Present

Vermilion Bird sneered.

She sneered again.

Did you see clearly? Is she an old woman or not?

You talk about those sexy lips, the incredibly beautiful Vermilion Bird of your dreams!

Now you’re calling her old, are you? Remember this!

You told me I looked nice, called me ’miss’, bumped your nose against mine, and then jumped into bed with my apprentice.

Seeing how aggrieved Chichi looks, I’m even more aggrieved! Chichi herself doesn’t understand a thing, aphrodisiacs can’t be resolved by men. Once you engage in dual cultivation to neutralize it, one can only sink deeper into it, unable to detach – this is Poison Spider’s method of control. Of course, you might think being controlled by Zhao doesn’t matter, but the Four Symbols Sect has a reputation to maintain. What, do you want to become a man’s slave, as a Holy Daughter and a candidate for Sect Hierarch?

You little bastard!

Unfortunately, her sneering hints were lost on Zhao Changhe, and she couldn’t express anything more. Her voice grew colder: "Zhao Changhe, do you really think I’m incapable of killing?"

Zhao Changhe jumped up, "I gave you guys the Xuanwu Stone in the Xuanwu Secret Realm, just recently helped Xuanwu break out of the Azure Dragon Coffin, and treated the Four Symbols Sect like Chichi’s maternal home, giving nothing but closeness, and all you talk about is killing!"

Xia Chichi was terrified, her face pale as she tugged forcefully at Zhao Changhe’s sleeve, "Hey..."

Vermilion Bird, knowing she was wrong, forcibly said, "So what? Do you have the wrong idea about the Demon Sect?"

Zhao Changhe crossed his arms, his voice cold, "Is that so? I see you don’t dare to kill."

Vermilion Bird coldly retorted, "Ha... Your star chart has been verified as unrelated to Emperor Ye, why shouldn’t I dare to kill you?"

"Because killing you could potentially stir up a massive turmoil within the Yanmen military forces. Also, San Niang, who could have deepened her cooperation with Ba Tu, might face complications due to this. Zhao Changhe dying at the hands of the Four Symbols Sect could trigger reactions you currently can’t bear to face, let alone predict," Zhao Changhe spoke lightly. "Vermilion Bird Venerable, Zhao here is now a collaborator who can negotiate terms with the Four Symbols Sect, not the old minion you once saw fit to command."

Vermilion Bird kept a stern face and didn’t reply.

She understood these reasons... Indeed, she dared not kill Zhao Changhe. Zhao Changhe held back some words; killing him could lead to Chichi’s disaffection, and even San Niang might disapprove. She had to consider internal feelings apart from external reactions. Zhao Changhe didn’t mention it because he didn’t want to bring Chichi into the debate, yet he had inadvertently become a pivotal figure within and outside the Four Symbols Sect.

But she never intended to kill Zhao Changhe!

I was just instinctively threatening after being called an old woman... Just apologize already, why reveal it so ugly? Doesn’t Vermilion Bird deserve some face?

Want Chichi? No chance!

Vermilion Bird took a deep breath, avoiding the topic of whether she dared to kill Zhao Changhe or not, and slowly said, "Chichi is at a critical point at the gateway to the Secret Treasure. Coming to the Western Border was meant to be her final trial, and assassinating a traitor was just part of that sharpening process, not merely task fulfillment. Like earlier, when she was not at a dead end and couldn’t stimulate her potential, I was secretly protecting her without intervening or even letting her know I was there, just to let Chichi face hardship on her own and gain insight through struggle. But here you are clearing obstacles for her, think about whether what you did was good or bad?"

Zhao Changhe hadn’t expected her to mention this, and admittedly, there was some truth to her words, making it hard to refute immediately.

Though they didn’t have the official titles, their relationship was essentially that of mentor and apprentice, with Chichi always learning from Vermilion Bird from when she joined the sect. A master training her apprentice had her own plans, and interfering mindlessly indeed disrupted the intended purpose.

If there’s danger, the Earth List experts secretly protect her... What do you do...

But he wasn’t one to just sit by...

Seeing his expression, Vermilion Bird leisurely spoke, "You and Yue Hongling rode together commanding the Northern Border, invincible against thousands, so I’ve heard. Why didn’t you continue to stick together?"

Zhao Changhe had even less to say.

The reason he separated from Yue Hongling was also for self-refinement. He had always thought being by her side would form a dependency, which wasn’t good for advancing his martial arts. This time proved it.

Observing him hanging his head in silence, Vermilion Bird unpredictably felt exhilarated, crossing her legs and nonchalantly swinging her foot: "Pure devotion to deityship is one; being a candidate for Sect Hierarch, one must strictly guard personal conduct, not acting recklessly, that’s two; pursuing breakthroughs in martial arts means not indulging too much in emotions, that’s three; preserving pure yin and yang benefits breakthroughs in innate martial arts, that’s four. Don’t say I am breaking up a perfect pair, which point do you think gives you the liberty?"

Are you the academic advisor against early dating or what? Always so prepared with lectures.

Zhao Changhe was racking his brains for what to say, and next to him, Xia Chichi, who had been silently taking medication and cultivating to detoxify, suddenly blushed and raised her hand, "Venerable..."

"Hmm?" Vermilion Bird looked at the little rascal with a pleased expression, "What do you want to say?"

Xia Chichi said, "This medicine, it won’t remove all the residual poison."

Vermilion Bird: "..."

Zhao Changhe tilted his head, holding back a laugh.

After all that fuss, it seems you can’t solve this urgent matter.

Vermilion Bird incredulously: "How is that possible? No poison from a poison spider can stump the medicine of our sect! You have also practiced the Azure Dragon Technique, and your poison resistance is naturally better than others! Hand it over, and let me check!"

Xia Chichi’s face turned red as she reached out her hand, her body unconsciously twisting.

Vermilion Bird felt her pulse for a while, knitting her eyebrows tightly under the mask.

It really hasn’t been cured completely.

The reason is simple, the poison has been lurking for some time now, and it has taken root.

The Four Symbols Sect inherits various vitalities. Our medicine is indeed strong, but without solving the Rejuvenation Technique, there’s still a long way to go—we’re not at the top yet. And, renowned for its poison, the poison spider often uses it to fight above its level and isn’t just for show. Even if the effects are counteracted, this deeply rooted residual poison can’t be instantly resolved; continuing medication and seclusion for some rest could slowly remove it...

But right now, Chichi still has a lot to do. Who can seclude themselves now? What did she come to Kunlun for?

She pondered while feeling the pulse. Zhao Changhe also secretly took Chichi’s other hand to check. Finally, he sighed, "Venerable, there’s something I’m not sure if I should say..."

Vermilion Bird casually: "Say it."

"I do have a way to quickly cure Chichi... Hey, hey, don’t give me that look, this little residual poison doesn’t need ’that.’"

Vermilion Bird: "Besides a bit of Dual Cultivation Skill, what else can you cure?"

"Didn’t San Niang manage to tell you? I really can cure." Zhao Changhe said, "Stop dawdling. The residual poison is entwined in her body, you might not be pained but I am. What if it causes complications if left too long?"

Vermilion Bird was silent for a moment: "Then cure her."

"Now?"

"Now."

"You said it." Zhao Changhe suddenly embraced Xia Chichi next to him, and bent down to kiss her.

Xia Chichi stole a glance at Vermilion Bird, rebelliously responding to the kiss, their lips quickly pressing together.

Vermilion Bird’s eyes widened, unable to keep her legs crossed, she abruptly stood up: "Is this your treatment?"

Angrily, she grabbed Xia Chichi’s wrist to pull them apart, but upon touching her, she suddenly felt a strong burst of vegetal life force flourishing inside Xia Chichi, gradually grinding away the residual poison from the roots, an overwhelming suppression.

It really could work...

Strange, this isn’t Dual Cultivation. Dual transferring of energy isn’t this potent; what kind of skill is this, and why does it match the essence of the Four Symbols perfectly... Are you from the Four Symbols Sect or are we?

Vermilion Bird, immersed in this new understanding of vegetative vitality, forgot to interrupt the couple’s passionate kiss.

The couple kissed audibly right in front of the sect director.

Xia Chichi even deliberately moaned, as if she was greatly enjoying it.

Vermilion Bird: "..."

Something about this doesn’t look right at all. Who am I, where am I, and what am I doing...

By the time Vermilion Bird came to her senses, Xia Chichi’s residual poison was indeed eradicated, and Vermilion Bird was fuming.

Zhao Changhe, you did this on purpose, didn’t you? From what I’ve seen, you could’ve done it hand to hand, who said it had to be mouth to mouth?

In front of me, deliberately stepping on my face!

You adulterers, mark my words, you’ve crossed Winged Fire Snake!