NOVEL NEXT Chapter 609: Courting Death Again
Fang Zhou didn't ask where Xiao Yan went, but instead said to Han Li, "Do you have anything to hold it?"
Han Li was taken aback for a moment, then she realized and understood what Fang Zhou meant.
She quickly took out the emerald green small bottle, and Fang Zhou pulled out the gourd to pour the Molten Fire into it.
After pouring it clean, Han Li cautiously put away the Molten Fire, gave Fang Zhou a slight smile, and whispered, "Thank you."
If it weren't for Fang Zhou, she wouldn't have been able to get the Molten Fire by herself.
She only knew that the Molten Fire might be hidden somewhere in Refining Immortal City, but did not know its location.
If Fang Zhou hadn't mentioned the Three-headed Dragon, Han Li wouldn't have guessed that the Molten Fire was in its possession.
Fang Zhou smiled, waved his hand and said, "No need for thanks, it's not something expensive."
In Fang Zhou's eyes, this Molten Fire really isn't anything valuable. After all, the Three-headed Dragon is considered trash, and no matter the quality of its content, it wouldn't exceed the limits of this snake.
But Han Li doesn't think the same way, Exotic Species True Fire is quite precious despite there being many types in the Cultivation World because each kind is rare.
The value of Exotic Species True Fire doesn't lie in its power, but in its special effects, which is why the Demon Sect wouldn't send Ya Zi to seek it.
Fang Zhou easily gave such a precious thing to Han Li, and her feelings can be imagined now.
Gazing steadily at Fang Zhou, Han Li suddenly took a step forward and hugged Fang Zhou.
When she made that move, she was actually quite nervous inside, afraid that Fang Zhou would push her away and refuse her.
Fortunately, Fang Zhou did nothing except show a bit of surprise, standing still and letting Han Li hold him.
"I have to leave tonight."
Han Li suddenly spoke in Fang Zhou's ear.
Fang Zhou was shocked: "So urgently?"
He had wanted to spend more time with Han Li, despite her always being passive-aggressive with Yu Qing.
Han Li slightly nodded: "I have urgent matters to attend to."
Fang Zhou didn't press her: "Should I see you off?"
Han Li shook her head and said softly, "No need, but could you give me something before I leave?"
"No problem, feel free to ask."
Han Li didn't speak, but instead gently rubbed her delicate cheek against Fang Zhou's face, shifting position little by little, as if testing Fang Zhou's limits.
Fang Zhou quickly understood what Han Li was asking for.
After finding that Fang Zhou didn't resist during her probing, she moved her face in front of Fang Zhou, touching his nose with hers, their breaths clearly perceptible.
Looking at Fang Zhou with eyes like water, Han Li suddenly leaned forward and kissed him.
Indeed, what Han Li was asking for was a kiss.
An awkward but intense kiss.
Fang Zhou was somewhat surprised but did not object; soon he stiffened all over.
Han Li's hands also started to become restless.
Fang Zhou felt exasperated; why do all you women behave like this, treating me like something else?
Kissing is fine, but why must there be hand movements?
To punish Han Li for such unruly behavior, Fang Zhou had to use poison to stop her.
Though the place was hidden, it wasn't completely void of people, and the two dared not continue recklessly, ending quickly after a short while.
Han Li tightly hugged Fang Zhou, her cheeks flushed, and her whole heart seemingly melting.
Finally! Finally, she managed to taste the sweetness.
She thought excitedly, having sworn at Lanruo Temple to pursue Fang Zhou, finally making a significant step.
Both seemingly reluctant, trying a few more times, until it was late, Han Li had to reluctantly bid farewell.
She needed to deliver the Molten Fire to Xiao Yan quickly, so she couldn't stay, regrettably leaving her beloved once again.
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After Han Li quietly left, Fang Zhou also returned to his abode.
Yu Qing and Gou Cheng were both practicing in their own rooms, the rewards from the Demon Suppression Saint still unfinished in refinement.
Fang Zhou didn't disturb them, returning to his room alone.
Upon entering his room, Fang Zhou instantly sensed something was amiss—someone had been here.
Although everything in the room appeared unchanged since his departure, Fang Zhou's Divine Sense was now so keen that he noticed faint footprints on the ground.
After entering, he sat in meditation on the bed, resting with closed eyes, while spreading his Divine Sense throughout the room, using the footprints to track the intruder's movements.
First circling the table, then the bed, before leaving without touching anything.
That simple? Was the intruder from the Righteous Alliance or one of the Five Constants?
Fang Zhou was contemplating, suddenly shaking, showing a hint of surprise—he was poisoned.
The poison seemed to be in the air, colorless and tasteless, disguised even as ordinary Spiritual Energy.
Fang Zhou had inhaled it without noticing, now feeling body paralysis and chaos in True Qi and Spiritual Energy.
What shocked Fang Zhou was that even with his body attributes having broken through 500 points, he could still be poisoned?
The paralysis prevented Fang Zhou from maintaining meditation, causing him to collapse onto the bed.
Fang Zhou hurriedly summoned Bei Chen.
Fortunately, the poison only affected the physical body and Spiritual Energy, having no impact on Fang Zhou's substitute, which could move freely.
Moreover, the brief moment caused the paralysis feelings to start fading, as his strong recovery ability dispelled the toxins.
The poison's effect was nullified in less than ten seconds for Fang Zhou.
This was largely due to his incredibly strong physical body; if it were an ordinary Golden Core Realm cultivator, they might have succumbed completely.
Who exactly poisoned him?
Fang Zhou pondered this question, lying still on the bed, guessing that the perpetrator might appear again.
He spread his Divine Sense outward, immediately sensing someone quietly approaching, standing at the door.
With Divine Sense clearly perceiving the features, Fang Zhou already knew the poisoner.
It's this same woman who repeatedly faces death but refuses to learn.
"Squeak!"
The door was gently pushed open, standing outside was Xuan Ling.
She stared intently at Fang Zhou lying on the bed, her eyes flashing with a hint of joy, quickly walking inside and completely closing the door, setting up a soundproof spell.
Xuan Ling approached the bed, looking down at Fang Zhou with obvious glee on her pretty face.
Suddenly she said, "Stop playing dead, I know you're not unconscious."
Fang Zhou slowly opened his eyes, feigning continued poisoning, and struggled to make a sound.
"You... Why..."
"Haha, still dare to ask me why?"
Xuan Ling suddenly reached out to pinch Fang Zhou's face, angrily saying, "You dare ask me why? When you wrote on my behind, did you ever think about why?"
Damn!
Fang Zhou knew Xuan Ling was here because of that incident.
He could only wonder if the writing on her behind was still there.
"You... don't... mess around..."
Fang Zhou continued pretending to be poisoned, curious about how this daredevil of a woman planned to take revenge.