Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1459: 1418 Frost Poison

Chapter 1459: Chapter 1418 Frost Poison

Kong Zhaozhao furrowed her eyebrows lightly, staring straight at Lu Chuan, evidently dissatisfied with what he had just said.

However, her gaze truly lacked any fighting strength. After locking eyes for several seconds, it was Kong Zhaozhao who ultimately averted her gaze, obediently placing her hand in front of Lu Chuan.

“Wouldn’t it be better to cooperate earlier? Acting like a top that only spins when whipped, right?”

“Quickly, the Frost Poison is almost at the time for its symptoms to appear.”

“I know.”

Lu Chuan half-closed his eyes, his fingertips gently pressing against Kong Zhaozhao’s wrist.

Her body was as cold and ice-like as ever, yet it felt good to touch; saying it was like icy skin and jade bones would not be an exaggeration.

As for her pulse… it was ridiculously faint.

Lu Chuan had only seen such pulse in people on the brink of death, almost imperceptible even to him. It could be imagined how weak Kong Zhaozhao truly was.

If it wasn’t for her still breathing, Lu Chuan might even suspect this was just a corpse.

“Have you discerned anything? About my pulse.”

“Hmm… not completely, but mostly there.”

“What do you mean?”

“It’s so white and smooth, with a fragrant smell. How do you usually take care of your skin?”

At this remark, the anticipation in Kong Zhaozhao’s eyes abruptly vanished, and a chilling cold surged forth, causing the surrounding temperature to drop significantly.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan hurriedly apologized, “Sorry, I was just joking to lighten the mood.”

“That’s not funny, let’s start swiftly!”

Gazing at the frost slowly spreading from Kong Zhaozhao’s wrist over her entire body, Lu Chuan’s expression slightly changed. He grasped her wrist, spiritual power surged within him, the Nine Heavens Profound Fire ignited, carrying a warm current into Kong Zhaozhao’s body.

This long-lost warmth made Kong Zhaozhao feel a bit dazed.

Since she was afflicted with this Frost Poison, how long had it been since she felt such warmth?

Yesterday, she passed out, and when she woke up, she only felt that the Frost Poison was temporarily suppressed. She hadn’t completely felt it till now; at this moment, Kong Zhaozhao could feel this heartwarming sensation.

The warmth continuously spread throughout Kong Zhaozhao’s body, restoring the temperature to her icy stiff limbs. Her heartbeat grew stronger, and her breaths were no longer cold and biting, just as if her entire body was soaking in warm water, exceedingly refreshing.

But in comparison, Lu Chuan was clearly not so comfortable.

Only by fully activating the Nine Heavens Profound Fire could Lu Chuan barely suppress the Frost Poison within Kong Zhaozhao, which greatly expended his spiritual power. Sweat beads emerged from his forehead, falling upon the table with a pattering sound.

“Do you want to take a break?”

Seeing this expression on Lu Chuan, Kong Zhaozhao said solemnly, “I feel much better, it’s alright if you take a break.”

“No need, I can still manage for now…”

The Frost Poison had almost penetrated her bones; wanting to root it out wasn’t impossible, but it would probably take quite a long time, ranging from several months to several years.

“I say, have you never thought of another method before? Wearing some Flame Sun Jade on you at least helps alleviate it slightly.”

“I’ve already tried, but as the Frost Poison deepened, the Flame Sun Jade became less effective.”

“At the end of the day, how did you contract this Frost Poison? The one who poisoned you is too vicious.”

“I don’t know, I only remember battling this Frost Poison since I was six.”

Lu Chuan then counted on his fingers, exclaiming in surprise, “You were six, wasn’t that over a hundred years ago?”

Kong Zhaozhao lightly punched Lu Chuan, retorting peevishly, “Only twenty years ago! Do I look that old?”

“Not quite young either…”

Lu Chuan muttered softly. Only after noticing the Frost Poison retreating from Kong Zhaozhao’s body did he breathe a sigh of relief, wipe his sweat, and walk to the lake to wash his face, blurredly saying, “Alright, it’s almost time for me to leave.”

“Qin Tao, please wait.”

“What do you want? I’m telling you, I have no intention of selling myself out for beauty!”

“What, what are you saying? I just want to give you this as a token of gratitude for helping me suppress the Frost Poison.”

Saying this, Kong Zhaozhao threw a few elixir pills over; Lu Chuan caught them, they were basic cultivation pills, not commonly seen but not particularly rare either.

“What do you mean by this? Are you planning to go back on the agreement we had earlier?”

“I don’t mean that, what I promised you I will definitely fulfill; when you have decided on the terms, you can naturally come and find me.”

“You better do that. Alright, I’ll keep these pills, see you tomorrow.”

Leaving Little Frost Peak, Lu Chuan carelessly threw a few elixir pills into his mouth, chewing them like candy, contemplating Kong Zhaozhao’s situation.

If what she said was true, then the Frost Poison had been entrenched within her for twenty years, almost becoming an integral part of her body, which was no exaggeration. How could it be easily eradicated?

“Tower Spirit, do you have any good ideas?”

“None.”

“So decisive? Can you think it over again?”

“There are many types of Frost Poison. Without determining which type is within her, how would you know its antidote? Lu Chuan, don’t forget your goal, you are here for the Heavenly Pendant, you shouldn’t waste too much time and effort on her.”

Lu Chuan shrugged helplessly, “You don’t understand, this Kong Zhaozhao is the daughter of the Sect Master of the Penglai Immortal Sect, her position is exceptional. I might be able to extract some useful information from her.”

“Before the Sect Master of Penglai Immortal Sect returns, you’d better complete everything and leave quickly. Otherwise, once exposed, you know the consequences, right?”

The relations between Lu Chuan and Penglai Immortal Domain could be described as irreconcilable, having reached a point of no return. He had killed dozens of Nascent Souls from Penglai Immortal Domain and even the Vice Sect Leader fell at his hands. Once his true form was exposed, the only outcome would be a road to death.

Would the Sect Master care about the reasons behind the conflict between Lu Chuan and Penglai Immortal Domain?

Judging from the attitudes of most people in Penglai Immortal Domain, he definitely wouldn’t care; he would only deal with Lu Chuan to placate the anger of the majority.

“Don’t worry, I’ll find the Heavenly Pendant as soon as possible and then leave this place.”

…

Fifteen days later, at night.

As usual, Lu Chuan helped Kong Zhaozhao suppress the Frost Poison, but he wasn’t in a hurry to leave.

After spending more than ten days together, they had become somewhat familiar. As one of the few friends within the Penglai Immortal Domain, it seemed that only Lu Chuan would listen to Kong Zhaozhao’s ramblings.

“So when I think about it, it’s been two years since I’ve seen my father.”

“Hmm, maybe he doesn’t want you anymore.”

“You, you’re talking nonsense! Father could never abandon me!”

Kong Zhaozhao lightly bit her lips, tossed a grape at Lu Chuan, which he caught in his mouth, gently biting it open, and saliva flowed in his mouth.