Chapter 1009: Arranging Wei Ruyan

"Actually, even if the founder cannot return to a female form, it doesn't matter..."

Poison Master Bai consoled.

As long as one survives, male or female doesn't count for much.

In the Poison Hall, there were many poison masters who, due to excessive use of poison, had lost their gender distinction.

"At first, I thought the same, but this body does not match my innate poison soul constitution. If I continue to stay in it, I will grow weaker and weaker, and die before long... So, regardless of whether possession causes memory loss, I will do it. This is... my only chance!"

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

Through the introduction of Poison Master Hai, he knew that only the Poison Hall could completely resolve Wei Ruyan's condition and allow her to rapidly improve.

But... if he sent her over like this, the Poison Hall, unlike the Master Teacher Academy, would inevitably face various unforeseen circumstances.

After all, the innate poison body was too terrifying. Once it appeared, becoming the Hall Master of the Poison Hall was only a matter of time. How could the current Hall Master willingly yield the position?

To prevent accidents, it was better to give her an even more formidable identity... the founding ancestor!

With this identity, even if the current Hall Master wanted to move against her, he probably wouldn't dare!

Of course, once Wei Ruyan woke up, unlike himself who could bluff, she might easily reveal the truth... Therefore, he would explain in advance that she would lose her memory. As for the so-called return to peak and recovery...

If she truly possessed such strength, who would dare say anything superfluous about recovery or not?

"Founder, is there anything you need us to do? As long as we can accomplish it, we would not hesitate to die!"

Knowing that the founder had spoken to them in such detail, there must be something he wanted them to do. Poison Master Bai looked up, his gaze firm.

Poison Master Hai also nodded at the same time.

The other's status in their hearts was like that of Confucius in the hearts of master teachers. Being able to do things for him, even death would not be refused.

"I don't need you to risk death... However, there is indeed something I want you to do!"

Pausing, Zhang Xuan looked over: "Today, I will transfer my soul into the girl I have prepared. At that time, I will fall into a coma. If... there is a way, I hope you can take me back to the Poison Hall headquarters and help me recover my strength as soon as possible!"

"This... Founder, rest assured, we will definitely accomplish it!"

Thinking it would be something else, upon hearing this request, the two poison masters nodded simultaneously.

If the headquarters learned that they had retrieved the founding ancestor, they would be praised profusely. It could be said that this matter was not difficult at all, but rather a great boon.

"Don't think it's a good thing!"

Seeming to read their thoughts, Zhang Xuan shook his head: "After I successfully possess the body, my soul will completely merge with hers, causing her constitution to evolve into an innate poison body... That is, she will continuously emit poison gas. If you guard by her side... you are very likely to be poisoned!"

"As long as we can fulfill the founder's commission, even death means nothing!"

With solemn expressions, the two stood straight, their faces showing a readiness to face death.

Although poison masters, unlike master teachers, did not emphasize rules and principles, they too had their inheritance and the dignity and bottom line to defend.

"Death from poison is unlikely. I will refine some medicine tonight to resist the poison gas. If the defense fails, swallowing one pill will neutralize it!"

Pausing, Zhang Xuan continued: "Additionally, I will teach you more advanced poison techniques and methods of using poison, and find a way to help you break through to Saint Realm Fifth Layer..."

"Thank you, Founder..."

Their pupils constricted, Poison Masters Bai and Hai both breathed rapidly.

Who was this person before them?

The founding ancestor!

The one who personally established the poison master profession and left behind the poison master inheritance... Such a figure personally instructing them and helping them break through... This was absolutely unimaginable!

"Don't be too happy too soon. To receive my inheritance, you need to take me as your master! Also, to prevent accidents, I will have this Sun Qiang control your souls. If you harbor any disloyalty, you will die immediately!"

Zhang Xuan continued.

It wasn't that he didn't trust them, but he had to ensure that Wei Ruyan suffered no harm!

People's hearts are separated by skin, especially for a rare constitution like the innate poison body.

Thus, he first gave them some sweeteners, then controlled them through soul manipulation.

"Founder, rest assured, we will never have second thoughts..." Knowing the founder's concerns, Poison Masters Bai and Hai cupped their fists simultaneously.

Becoming the founder's disciple, like Confucius's students, would elevate their status above countless poison masters. In the future, even if a Nine-Star poison master encountered them, they would have to obey obediently and not dare to defy.

"There's no need to pledge so early. I'll give you time to consider. Once you've decided, come find me at midnight tonight..."

Seeing them agree immediately, Zhang Xuan did not make a decision but waved his hand.

"This... Yes!"

The two exchanged glances and nodded.

"Alright, I don't want anyone to know about my affairs for now. You must keep your mouths shut. Otherwise, the poison in your bodies cannot be resolved, and you won't live past tomorrow!"

With a cold snort, Zhang Xuan's voice carried a threat.

"Founder, rest assured, we will definitely keep our mouths shut!"

The two poison masters cupped their fists.

"Mm, you may go!"

Having finished his instructions, Zhang Xuan said no more.

Poison Masters Bai and Hai turned and withdrew.

After they left, Zhang Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

If they could break through, they would become Eight-Star poison masters, which would make protecting Wei Ruyan much safer.

Organizing the knowledge in his mind into the Heavenly Way Poison Art, Zhang Xuan slowly walked out of the library.

At this time, Elder Xu, Ruo Qingyuan, and others were waiting outside. Seeing him emerge, they immediately prepared a banquet to entertain him.

After eating and drinking, he returned to his newly arranged residence, then shook his body and entered the Thousand Ant Beehive, slowly opening the compiled poison art.

The reason he had set the appointment for midnight was that he had not yet learned this knowledge. Even if he wanted to instruct, he had no basis.

Heavenly Way Poison Art: Three-Star, Four-Star, Five-Star...

Reading and cultivating simultaneously, his understanding of poison deepened, and he learned more and more.

After an unknown amount of time, he exhaled a mouthful of turbid qi. Ripples flickered in Zhang Xuan's eyes, and a strange color flashed and vanished.

From Three-Star to Seven-Star, countless poison techniques were now fully recorded in his mind, integrated into his body, and became his instinct.

Now, in terms of understanding poison, even Poison Master Bai could not match him; he had probably caught up with some Eight-Star level experts!

Of course, his current cultivation was still insufficient. To qualify as an Eight-Star poison master was certainly impossible. Even the Seven-Star badge that Ruo Qingyuan had helped him apply for was only a 'quasi Seven-Star'.

Although poison masters belonged to the lower nine professions, like the upper nine professions such as master teachers and beast tamers, they had extremely strict requirements for cultivation.

To become a true Seven-Star poison master, one's cultivation must at least reach Saint Realm Second Layer, the Divine Sense realm. To become an Eight-Star, one must reach the Fifth Layer. This was a hard standard that no one could change.

However, Zhang Xuan did not care about poison master ranks.

The Poison Hall required ranks because if one's strength was insufficient, concocting high-level poisons could easily harm oneself, even causing death by poison.

He possessed Heavenly Way true qi, immune to all poisons, so these concerns did not apply to him.

Of course, strength was also important. If one's strength was insufficient, even if poison was prepared, it would be useless if it couldn't be deployed.

For example, although his Heavenly Way true qi was formidable, to poison a Saint Realm Fourth Layer expert, he had to rely on various bluffs and disguises. It was impossible to force the true qi into the opponent's body through sheer strength!

Because, with his strength, he could not approach a Saint Realm Fourth Layer expert. If he did, it would be very dangerous.

Even if he could refine poison, it would be useless. Only by being able to deploy it and make the opponent fall victim could one be considered a true expert.

"Although I have learned so many poison techniques and knowledge, I still cannot wake Wei Ruyan. However, making her hold on for another half year, or even a year, is no problem! That much time is enough to reach the Poison Hall headquarters."

He breathed a sigh of relief.

The Heavenly Way technique compiled from the books of Hongyuan Poison Hall had given him vast knowledge of poison, but it was still insufficient to completely resolve the hidden dangers of the innate poison body.

However, while he couldn't cure the root cause, delaying its onset was not a big problem.

Standing up, he walked a few steps to Wei Ruyan's side. His Heavenly Way true qi circulated and transformed into potent poison.

To treat the innate poison body, one could not use tonics or medicines that strengthen the foundation; only poison could be used!

Back then, Wei Changfeng did not know the details, and since her constitution had not been activated and no one could identify it, she had been supplemented with various medicines since childhood. This led to the illness recurring repeatedly. If not for meeting him, she would probably have died by now.

Taking a deep breath, his expression solemn, his ten fingers moved like playing a pipa, injecting the true qi transformed into poison into every acupoint of the girl's body.

As these poison gases entered her body, Wei Ruyan's originally pale complexion gradually became rosy.

Although she still could not wake, she was no longer in danger.

"Witch soul, leave the body!"

Knowing that her condition would allow her to hold on for another half year or a year without issue, Zhang Xuan finally relaxed. With a thought, his witch soul leaped out.

The massive soul formed hand seals and soon split off a tiny thought, which shot straight into Wei Ruyan's brow.

This student of his had been ill since childhood and had survived under her father's protection. She had no cunning in dealing with people. If she went to the Poison Hall, which even master teachers feared, without protection, she would surely be skinned alive!

Thus, he left a thought to guard against unforeseen events.

After doing this, he paused, then took out the only copy of the Heavenly Way Book, pointed his finger, and sent it into her brow.

This was formed when he had accepted Jiang Qingqin as his student earlier. He had been reluctant to use it, but for his student, it was nothing.

Having done all this, Zhang Xuan finally fully relaxed, and his witch soul returned to his body.

What he left behind was a soul thought, and with the precedent of soul fusion, Wei Ruyan did not reject it. It hid in her sea of consciousness, undetectable even by the most powerful individuals. Moreover, unless it actively emerged, even his lowest-ranked student would not know of its existence.

A teacher's care for a student need not be expressed or made known. Sometimes, every action carries genuine emotion... Even if misunderstood, the teacher persists, as long as the student goes higher and farther, applies the knowledge taught, the teacher feels gratified and happy from the bottom of the heart.

This is not foolishness, nor wishful thinking, but because in their hearts, there is a word heavier than Mount Tai... Teacher!