This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 293 The Fairy is Poisoned
"Shh!"

They traveled swiftly, occasionally encountering a few fire demons, which they slew with a single sword strike.

Not long after.

Luo Zijun has returned to that grotto.

In the deep pool, the fire lotus seemed to have been plucked, disappearing into the red liquid.

However, the Moon Palace Fairy was nowhere to be found.

Luo Zijun hurriedly searched the cave, but still couldn't find it.

Just as he was about to leave the cave to investigate, he suddenly saw the red liquid in the deep pool begin to boil violently.

"Wow!"

Liquid splashed everywhere, and a white figure flew out of the pool.

Then, another giant, fiery red, two-headed python flew out of the pool. One of its heads opened its blood-red maw and spewed out a flame, which burned the white figure that had flown out first.

"go!"

The white figure dodged and landed, said something to Luo Zijun, and immediately rushed towards the exit.

Luo Zijun immediately followed closely behind.

"boom!"

A massive fireball erupted from the enraged two-headed serpent's mouth, threatening to engulf the two of them instantly.

Luo Zijun immediately felt a bone-chilling cold, as if her entire soul was about to be frozen.

Just then, a white light suddenly enveloped him, carrying him out of the fireball and allowing him to escape smoothly into the exit passage.

The two-headed python did not give up; it twisted its body and chased after it with lightning speed.

"Crocodile Spikes!"

Luo Zijun turned around and unleashed a flurry of hidden weapons.

However, the two-headed python did not dodge, but charged forward, its fiery red scales acting like magical artifacts, directly blocking the sharp spikes.

"Ding ding ding..."

The spikes struck it, as if hitting hard steel, producing a crisp, ringing sound.

Luo Zijun felt a chill run down her spine, thinking to herself: What a powerful demon!

Seeing the terrifying power of this two-headed giant python, he dared not use his flying sword anymore, fearing that the flying sword he had finally obtained would be lost forever.

"puff--"

The two-headed python behind them suddenly opened its other gaping maw and spewed out a stream of black liquid.

As soon as the black liquid came out, Luo Zijun smelled a pungent and foul odor, and her head immediately felt dizzy.

Hold your breath!

The Moon Palace Fairy in front of him immediately gave a warning. With a flick of her sleeve, a beam of white light shot out, instantly transforming into a light screen that blocked the oncoming black liquid.

The black liquid was blocked, and the light barrier immediately dissipated.

Luo Zijun turned around and saw a snow-white handkerchief. The handkerchief was now dim and had fallen to the ground, clearly unusable.

The two-headed python, which was about to charge forward, was also stopped for a moment by the light barrier.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the two immediately fled out of the cave.

The two-headed python was enraged and opened its blood-red maw again, giving chase at an extremely fast speed!

Just as the two were about to be caught up, the two-headed python suddenly slowed down.

The passage was steep and winding, and quite narrow. The two-headed python was too large to move easily and slowed down.

The two dared not linger and continued their escape.

The two-headed python chased for a while longer before finally getting stuck in the narrow passage. It was both shocked and furious, and with a sudden burst of strength, it crushed the two walls to pieces.

The entire passageway began to shake.

Luo Zijun and the other person continued forward and soon came out of the cave and came outside, where they secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fairy, that giant python..."

Just as Luo Zijun was about to question the two-headed python, she suddenly noticed the white shadow in front of her sway a few times, its body went limp, and it was about to fall to the ground.

Luo Zijun quickly stepped forward to support her, asking with concern, "Fairy, are you injured?"

He suddenly realized that the body in his arms was ice-cold and trembling uncontrollably.

"boom!"

At this moment, the cave shook, and a fiery red wave of air surged out of the cave entrance.

The two-headed python was still relentlessly pursuing them! Luo Zijun was startled and dared not linger there any longer. He immediately picked up the fairy in his arms and quickly fled the place.

As they ran, they encountered several little devils, which they promptly killed.

Even after leaving the forest, Luo Zijun was still worried and continued running forward until he reached the tunnel. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and quickly carried the fairy into the cave where he had once cultivated, inquiring about her condition.

The Moon Palace Fairy sat down against the wall, her body still trembling uncontrollably, before finally speaking, "So cold..."

Her voice was trembling.

Even without holding her, Luo Zijun could feel the bone-chilling coldness emanating from her just by being near her.

This icy chill penetrates deep into the soul, causing excruciating pain.

Luo Zijun quickly asked, "Fairy, where are you injured? How can I help you?"

The Moon Palace Fairy did not answer. She slowly raised one hand and opened her palm, revealing a fiery red lotus seed.

Her voice was weak as she said, "This is the seed of the Samadhi Fire Lotus. If you eat it, you can quickly advance in your cultivation level, and you might even gain control of its Samadhi Netherfire..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zijun's heart skipped a beat.

Looking at the fiery red seed in her hand and at her trembling and weak appearance, he was somewhat incredulous: "Fairy, you...you picked that Samadhi Fire Lotus for me?"

The Moon Palace Fairy said in a trembling voice, "No..."

Having said that, she seemed to have exhausted all her strength. Her arm fell limply, and the fire lotus seed floated away gently, as if preparing to escape.

Luo Zijun immediately reached out and grabbed her, helping her up. He said, "Fairy, I'll send you out right away. Once your soul returns to its body, you should be fine."

The Moon Palace Fairy gently grasped his sleeve, weakly saying, "No... we can't go out... I've been poisoned by the Fire Dragon. If I return to my body, my physical body will be burned to ashes, and... I can't open the exit right now..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zijun asked anxiously, "What should we do?"

If they can't get out, won't they both die here?
If the soul doesn't leave the mortal realm for a long time, the physical body left behind will quickly rot and die, and even the gods cannot save it.

The Moon Palace Fairy looked at him and said softly, "Are you afraid of death?"

Luo Zijun honestly admitted, "I'm scared."

The Moon Palace Fairy leaned gently against the wall behind her and said, "Is it because you're afraid you'll never see... your three wives and four concubines again?"

Luo Zijun said, "Fairy, at a time like this, don't joke around. Do you have a way to detoxify? Or do you need anything? Tell me, and I'll go find it immediately."

The Moon Palace Fairy leaned against the wall, slowly closed her eyes, remained silent for a long time, and then softly said, "There is only one way: kill that Netherworld Fire Dragon, obtain its demonic core, and only then can I be cured..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zijun's heart sank into an abyss.

Given the terrifying strength that giant python just displayed, even if he had broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm, he would still have no chance of killing it.

"Fairy, is there no other way?"

Luo Zijun noticed that her aura was becoming increasingly icy, and the fluorescent light emanating from her body was becoming weaker and weaker.

This is going to be a disaster!

Although the two still do not know each other's identities or have seen each other's true faces, Luo Zijun has already regarded her as a friend after spending this period of time together.

To him, she was both a teacher and a friend.

Without the other party, he wouldn't have been able to come here, let alone cultivate so quickly.

Moreover, she not only helped him refine flying swords for free, but also risked her life tonight to help him pick Samadhi Fire Lotus. She is now poisoned and about to be destroyed, all because of him.

Even if he were heartless, he would not dare to ignore this kindness.

"Fairy, if slaying the Netherworld Fire Dragon is the only way, I'm willing to try!"

He immediately made a decision and prepared to return to the cave.

No matter what, he had to try. Even if the result was not good, at least he wouldn't have stood by and watched someone die, and at least he would have a clear conscience! He wouldn't feel guilty if he thought about it later.

Just as he was about to get up and leave, the Moon Palace Fairy suddenly spoke softly again: "Actually... there is another way..."

Luo Zijun paused, then quickly turned around and asked, "Fairy, is there any other way?"

The Moon Palace Fairy's face was veiled in a faint glow, obscuring her expression, but her voice suddenly softened: "Negate it with something..."

Luo Zijun asked, "What is it?"

The Moon Palace Fairy did not answer immediately, but whispered, "The Fire Dragon's poison is an extremely yin substance... After being burned by it, it will penetrate the soul, reaching every nook and cranny... Only by using, using that thing... injecting it into the body to neutralize it, can the speed of its spread be slowed and its deadly poison alleviated... That way, I can slowly remove it..."

Luo Zijun quickly went over and said, "Fairy, tell me quickly, what is it? Is it here?"

The Moon Palace Fairy looked at him, seemed to gently bite her lip, and then whispered in a very soft voice, "Yes...you have..."

Luo Zijun was taken aback upon hearing this, and was greatly surprised: "I have one? What is it?"

"Soul... the essence of the soul..."

The Moon Palace Fairy whispered.

(End of this chapter)