Wuxia Across the Heavens: I Collect Side Effects

Gangse charged forward with all his might, and Su Xin, no longer holding back, unleashed a powerful Vajra Fist.

Although the chances are slim, how will we know if we don't try?

The fists collided, and muffled explosions rang out one after another.

Unlike when dealing with Gang Shi, the black mist swirling around Su Xin's fist became extremely faint and fine, almost imperceptible without close inspection, yet it was incredibly insidious.

He has completely integrated the Thousand Spider Poison Hand technique into his powerful fist force. After the improvement, although the poison takes effect slowly, it is more insidious and difficult to defend against.

Meanwhile, Hu Bao returned to Kongtong, feeling increasingly humiliated and enraged.

He immediately summoned his four senior brothers and, following the marks of the Vajra Sect, pursued them all the way to the Western Regions.

But there was no sign of Su Xin and Gang Se anywhere. They could only see the gate of the Vajra Sect in the distance, so they had no choice but to retreat in disappointment.

They only dare to seek revenge in private!

I wouldn't dare to confront them head-on.

However, hatred doesn't disappear; it transforms into motivation.

Upon returning to the sect, Hu Bao gritted his teeth and swore an oath:

"We will not leave seclusion until we reach the level of a first-rate master!"

"Let's go together!"

The other four echoed in unison; this utter humiliation had completely awakened them from their despair.

Su Xin naturally wouldn't go back to the Western Regions to cause trouble, so he turned around and headed in the opposite direction.

Gang Se's fate was already sealed; he was poisoned to death during his battle with Su Xin.

Without top-tier internal energy to protect him, the longer he fought against a poison master like Su Xin, the more likely he was to die. In the end, he was silently defeated, his last bit of value completely squeezed out.

On this day, Su Xin had already entered the territory of Mount Hua.

He had already practiced the Seven Injury Fist.

The side effect of the Seven Injury Fist is a level 1 injury to the meridians.

Su Xin looked at the system.

Side Effect Collection System

Host: Su Xin

Current techniques: Thousand Spider Venomous Hand (Mastery), Vajra Finger (Minor Mastery), Vajra Fist (Minor Mastery), Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Skill (Minor Mastery), Seven Injury Fist (Beginner)

Side effects: Disfigurement level 3, Viciousness level 2, Hidden injury level 2, Meridian injury level 1

It seems somewhat similar to hidden injuries!

As I learned more, I also realized that meridian injuries mainly affect the channels through which qi, blood, and internal energy circulate.

Hidden injuries usually refer to damage to internal organs, but no visible marks are visible on the outside, and there may be no obvious pain.

Looking at the steep mountain wall, Su Xin thought about going to take a look, as for the Huashan Sect.

What martial arts does Mount Hua have?

A life-or-death struggle between an eagle and a snake?

It's unlikely there will be a Golden Snake Swordsman.

It seems there's nothing particularly suitable for me.

There's no need to go looking for trouble, let it go.

Just then, a figure vaguely passed by in front of me, and judging from her figure, she was a pregnant woman.

The woman was beautiful.

There is a sense of vulnerability in it, which makes people instinctively want to protect it.

Mount Hua, pregnant woman, betrayed by someone...

A thought flashed through Su Xin's mind:

Xianyu Tong!

Could this woman be Hu Qingyang?

The thought of Hu Qingyang immediately brought to mind her family.

Her sister-in-law is the Poison Immortal Wang Nangu, and her brother is the Healer Immortal Hu Qingniu.

He wasn't eyeing someone else's sister-in-law; he was genuinely worried about his martial arts path.

The Thousand Spider Poison Hand technique has been mastered to its fullest extent, with virtually no room for further improvement.

The Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power primarily focuses on increasing internal strength, but its cultivation is slow.

The Seven Injury Fist is an external, powerful style;

The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth and the Sacred Flame Token Technique are both techniques for channeling energy, and they do not increase internal strength.

After going through all the options, only the poison technique was the most suitable for his system. It leveled up quickly, had significant side effects, but unfortunately, its upper limit was fixed.

If we could get in touch with Hu Qingniu and Wang Nangu, it might allow the Thousand Spider Poison Hand to break through another level and enter the realm of top-tier martial arts.

With a thought in mind, Su Xin quickly walked to Hu Qingyang's side and began to advise:

"Young lady, it's too dangerous for you to be alone in this deep mountain forest."

Hu Qingyang seemed not to hear, and continued walking mechanically.

Su Xin then said softly, "Do you have any family? Let me take you home."

The word "family" finally struck a chord with her, and Hu Qingyang's eyes reddened, tears streaming down her face.

"It's all gone... I trusted the wrong person. How can I face my family now..."

Seeing this, Su Xin knew there was a chance, so he struck while the iron was hot:

"The child is innocent. Even if you're heartbroken, can you really bear to leave the child in your womb?"

Hu Qingyang subconsciously stroked her protruding belly, and the deathly look on her face finally faded a little.

Su Xin understood immediately: this verbal sparring had worked.

Hu Qingyang finally raised his head and stared blankly at the boy in front of him.

With no clear path ahead, she truly didn't know where to go.

Go back to Butterfly Valley? I ran away by myself back then, and now I'm returning in a sorry state, heavily pregnant. Thinking of my brother's advice, I feel ashamed beyond measure.

But if she doesn't go back to Butterfly Valley, where else can a pregnant woman go?

She looked at Su Xin, her voice as soft as a breeze: "I have nowhere to go."

Don't you have any family?

"I'm too ashamed to go back."

"You can't just wander the world pregnant, and you still have illusions about that man?"

"No!" Hu Qingyang suddenly became agitated.

"No obstacle is insurmountable. Listen to me, the safest place is back with your family. I happen to be traveling the world, so I'll escort you home. May I ask where your family is?"

Hu Qingyang remained hesitant.

Seeing this, Su Xin slowly began to speak, telling a casual family story:

"Once upon a time, there was a girl who insisted on marrying far away, causing chaos in her family."

Mother cried, Father scolded, and Brother slammed his fist on the table in anger: "If you dare go, don't come home crying when you suffer!"

On her wedding day, only her mother saw her off. Her brother stood by the window, silently watching the sedan chair disappear into the distance.

Three years later, the girl returned late at night, dragging her luggage and carrying her child.

He was extremely thin, and his eyes were dull.

Father snorted and went back to his room, while Mother wiped away her tears and went to cook.

The brother looked at her and the child, and the "serves you right" that was on the tip of his tongue ultimately remained unspoken.

He simply walked over, held out his hand, and said stiffly, "Give me the child, go wash your face."

At night, he clumsily wiped his niece's body.

The girl stood in the doorway, her voice trembling: "Brother, I was wrong..."

The older brother didn't turn around, only saying calmly, "It's enough that you know you were wrong."

He paused, then lowered his voice even further: "I scolded you because I was afraid you'd suffer; I helped you because... I saw the suffering you've endured."

After hearing these words, Hu Qingyang could no longer hold back her tears.

Her brother's rebuke back then was a clear indication that he had foreseen her fate.

"Then... I shouldn't go back even more," she choked out.

"You're wrong. You should go back. No matter how harsh they are with their words, they're always thinking about you. If you go back safely, they won't have to worry about you day and night."

Hu Qingyang felt a lump in her throat and was about to cry again.

Su Xin waited quietly until she calmed down a bit before speaking, "Let's go, I'll take you home."

Hu Qingyang nodded slightly and followed him forward.

After taking only two steps, Su Xin suddenly turned around and asked with a serious expression:

"Oh, right, I haven't asked yet... where do you live?"

Hu Qingyang was taken aback, then burst into laughter through her tears, looking at him with a mixture of anger and amusement:

"You... you don't even know where I live, yet you dare to offer to take me home?"

The two headed toward Butterfly Valley. Su Xin did not neglect his cultivation along the way, practicing the Vajra Finger and Vajra Fist from time to time.

At night, he would practice the Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power to purify his internal energy.

As for the Thousand Spider Poison Hand, without the Flower Spider, I don't know where to cultivate it. I also think about getting a few special spiders, most of which are in harsh environments.

For example, in Yunnan, the Western Regions, or in Jiangxi, etc.

It's not very useful right now, since most people can't neutralize the current poison.

However, when encountering those prestigious sects, who all possess top-tier internal skills, the power of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand is greatly reduced.