After a brief silence, Xiao Yan's expression became serious as he looked at Xiao Yixian and softly inquired, "Xiao Yixian, how are you feeling now?" Xiao Yan scratched his cheek and hesitated as he continued, "I wanted to ask if you still... have any thoughts of... you know..."
"Don't worry, I won't try to end my life again," Xiao Yixian replied calmly. "I've come to my senses now. If I really took my own life, it would be the ultimate betrayal to those who cared for me. Even if it's just for their sake, I must live well."
Xiao Yixian's determination eased Xiao Yan's worries, and he smiled at her.
After a moment, Xiao Yan spoke again, "Xiao Yixian, about the Woeful Poison Body, I'll share some information I know with you."
"Hmm?" Xiao Yixian was initially surprised but then focused intently, her brow furrowing as she listened to Xiao Yan's words.
"So far, there haven't been any known cases of someone successfully removing the Woeful Poison Body. This means that although this condition has caused you immense suffering, you will most likely have it for your entire life."
"Is that so..." Xiao Yixian's gaze dimmed upon hearing this news. While she didn't find it surprising, it was still disheartening.
The Woeful Poison Body had brought her tremendous pain, and she had hoped to completely rid herself of it. But now, it seemed impossible.
At that moment, Xiao Yan continued, "However, even though there are no known cases of completely getting rid of the Woeful Poison Body, there are many examples of individuals who have learned to control it."
"Control?" Xiao Yixian was suddenly taken aback, and Xiao Yan nodded affirmatively.
"Yes, as long as you can master this condition, even if you can't get rid of the Woeful Poison Body, you won't harm those around you anymore."
"So you mean... I should try to accept the Woeful Poison Body?" Xiao Yixian's eyes darkened.
She couldn't accept the Woeful Poison Body, especially considering that her mother and Yao Chen had both died because of it. How could she possibly embrace it?
Xiao Yan naturally knew Xiao Yixian's reluctance but didn't try to persuade her. The Woeful Poison Body had caused Xiao Yixian immense pain and practically destroyed everything she had.
Letting out a deep sigh, Xiao Yixian finally said, "Regardless, it seems like an option." She forced a bitter smile. "Now that I think about it, if I had managed to control the Woeful Poison Body earlier, maybe those tragedies that happened to me wouldn't have occurred..."
With her decision made, Xiao Yixian looked up at Xiao Yan. "I understand. I will try to accept the Woeful Poison Body, at least until I find a way to get rid of it."
"Don't worry, I'll help you with that," Xiao Yan reassured her.
His words caused Xiao Yixian to hesitate, and she appeared conflicted.
As her only friend, she naturally wanted Xiao Yan to stay by her side. However, she was also afraid that Xiao Yan would meet the same fate as Yao Chen, all because of her.
After much contemplation, Xiao Yixian reluctantly said in a soft voice, "You don't need to. I'll be fine on my own."
Hearing her words, Xiao Yan looked at her silently. He had guessed that these weren't her true feelings and understood why she had said this.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Yan finally spoke again.
"Xiao Yixian, Yao Chen's last request before passing away was for me to take care of you," Xiao Yan said as he stood up and approached Xiao Yixian. His gaze was intense as he continued, "I think I must be afraid of death, but for me, I'm even more afraid of leaving certain things undone, which would leave me with lifelong regrets."
Placing a hand over his heart, Xiao Yan looked sincerely at Xiao Yixian. "You're my friend, and I hope I can help you, not just for Yao Sheng's sake but also for yours and mine. I can't bear the thought of feeling regretful about my choices in the future."
"Similarly, I don't want you to regret your choices in the future because of this moment. So please, follow your heart and make the choice you want."
"I swear by my name that I will do my utmost to help you, even if it means risking my life!"
Xiao Yixian stared at Xiao Yan in astonishment as she listened to his words. After a long silence, she slowly regained her composure.
A wry smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, a mixture of helplessness and relief. It was indeed quite peculiar...
Hearing these words from the young man in front of her, it didn't feel out of place at all. But that was fine. To prevent any harm from coming to this young man who treated her sincerely, she would put even more effort into learning how to control the Woeful Poison Body.
Xiao Yixian chuckled softly, locked eyes with Xiao Yan, and extended her hand to him.
"In that case... please take care of mein the future."
"Ah, please take care of me as well."
Xiao Yan also reached out and shook hands with Xiao Yixian. The two of them exchanged smiles.
With their decision made, Xiao Yixian began to pack her things, while Xiao Yan sat in the hall, quietly waiting.
After a while, when the sky outside had grown dark, Xiao Yixian descended from upstairs, and Xiao Yan looked up at her.
"Are you finished packing?"
"Yes."
Xiao Yixian nodded lightly. Her packing mostly consisted of a few changes of clothes, but more importantly, she spent time in Yao Sheng's room, trying to imprint the familiar warmth into her heart.
Leaving now, she wasn't sure when she would return.
"Let's go. I'll say goodbye to Yao Sheng."
"Okay."
Xiao Yan softly replied, and he and Xiao Yixian left Myriad Medicines Hall.
Standing at the entrance of Myriad Medicines Hall, Xiao Yixian gazed at the place that had been her home for several years, where she had countless memories. There was a deep sense of sadness in her eyes.
She remembered her arguments and playful moments with Yao Sheng, his daily care and attention. This place was where Yao Sheng had raised her into an adult...
Xiao Yan watched as Xiao Yixian stared at Myriad Medicines Hall, lost in thought. He didn't rush her; he just waited silently.
When he had left his own home, it had been the same. It meant truly leaving behind this familiar and warm place.
After a long while, Xiao Yixian let out a deep breath and closed the gate of Myriad Medicines Hall with a heavy heart.
From this point on, there would be no more Myriad Medicines Hall in Qingshan Town…
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