BTTH : From the beginning of the battle to the top

When Lin Yuan brought Qing Lin to the small valley, the Little Medical Fairy had already woken up. She was standing in front of a sea of flowers, gazing into the distance.

Lin Yuan stopped Qing Lin, who was eager to run to the Little Medical Fairy, and took out a thick book from his storage ring, placing it in Qing Lin's hands. After giving her a few instructions, Qing Lin's expression turned somewhat bitter, but she obediently opened the book and began to read.

Lin Yuan walked over to stand beside the Little Medical Fairy, both of them looking at the flowers. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of the dead butterfly at the Little Medical Fairy's feet before turning his gaze back to the sea of flowers.

"Has the Poison Body awakened?"

"Yes."

"How do you feel now?"

"It's complicated—there's worry, relief, anticipation, and determination. I can't explain it all at once."

"Do you regret it?"

"No, I know it was only a matter of time before it awakened. Once I realized I had the Poison Body, it was destined to happen."

"Once the bow is drawn, there's no turning back. Since you've made your choice, just walk forward bravely. I will help you."

The two turned to face each other, their gazes intertwining. The Little Medical Fairy revealed a charming smile and softly said, "Thank you, Lin Yuan. Thank you for being willing to help me, and for continuing to be my friend."

"No need to be polite. We are friends, aren't we?" Lin Yuan smiled back at her.

Then, Lin Yuan suddenly shifted the tone of the conversation and began to critique the Little Medical Fairy. "Little Medical Fairy, your control over your fighting spirit is lacking. That butterfly died because of your poison, right? How can you not even control your own fighting spirit? Isn't mastering your own fighting spirit the most basic skill? If your fundamentals are weak, it seems you need to practice more."

Lin Yuan's sharp critique shattered the emotional moment that had just been created by his trust in her, as well as the Little Medical Fairy's complex feelings. She rubbed her forehead and looked at Lin Yuan, who was seriously critiquing her. How many times had this been? Why was he always like this?

The Little Medical Fairy could only stare at Lin Yuan for a while until he stopped his critique. She sighed softly, "You really don't understand a girl's heart."

After saying that, the Little Medical Fairy turned and walked towards Qing Lin. She had already gained control over her newly awakened Poison Body, and as long as there were no accidents, she wouldn't harm others and could interact with Qing Lin.

After she turned, Lin Yuan also looked towards the distant sky, his gaze deep in a way the Little Medical Fairy had never seen before.

Lin Yuan was certainly not a fool who didn't understand romance or atmosphere; he was very aware of the mood just now. However, it was not the right time to transform their friendship into something romantic. Lin Yuan hoped that in the near future, the Little Medical Fairy would become a capable ally. Among the potential candidates he saw, she was the most suitable—unencumbered and extremely intelligent. Although Qing Lin and Zi Yan had potential, they were still far from maturity.

Transforming their friendship into a romantic relationship too early would disrupt Lin Yuan's plans. Therefore, he chose to keep his relationship with the Little Medical Fairy at a level above friendship but below romance. Moreover, he wanted to see the woman who would emerge from the trials of life, the one who was both the Little Medical Fairy and the Heavenly Poison Maiden.

Shaking his head, Lin Yuan walked towards Qing Lin and the Little Medical Fairy.

The Little Medical Fairy watched Lin Yuan approach, gently stroking Qing Lin's head, and said to Lin Yuan with a hint of annoyance, "Are you a devil? Not only do you make Qing Lin train, but you also assign her so many study tasks. How can she keep up?"

"I can't help it. Although Qing Er has excellent cultivation talent, she has some shortcomings in her academic studies, so I need to help her catch up," Lin Yuan explained with a wry smile. Due to family reasons, Qing Lin had not had the opportunity to receive a proper basic education, so Lin Yuan had been helping her fill that gap.

The Little Medical Fairy walked up to Lin Yuan, extended her delicate finger, and poked his chest, critiquing, "Your standards are too high. Look at the plans you've set for her; it feels like you set them based on your own standards. Can an average person achieve that? Leave this to me; I will make a plan for Qing Lin."

"Then thank you, Little Medical Fairy." Lin Yuan's eyes lit up. He realized that due to his innate exceptional soul power, he learned things quickly, which skewed his perspective and standards. It would be more appropriate for someone like the Little Medical Fairy, whom he recognized, to create a study plan for Qing Lin.

"Qing Er!" Lin Yuan called out.

Qing Lin immediately understood Lin Yuan's intention, beaming with a bright smile as she rushed into the Little Medical Fairy's arms. "Thank you, Sister Little Medical Fairy!"

The Little Medical Fairy looked at Lin Yuan with a sense of pride and took Qing Lin towards the wooden house that Lin Yuan had built a few days earlier. "Come on, Qing Lin, let me understand your current situation and help you make a suitable plan."

"Then I'll make you a delicious meal as a reward!" Lin Yuan said, taking out a uniquely shaped "medicine cauldron" that he had modified. It looked more like a peculiar pot than a traditional medicine cauldron. He then took out some ingredients and began his unusual "refining" work.

That night, the three of them gathered around the table, which was filled with a feast of delicious delicacies.

Qing Lin was savoring the food in front of her with great delight. The Little Medical Fairy was also enjoying the delicious food, surprised by Lin Yuan's excellent cooking skills. However, thinking about how this guy used a medicine cauldron and alchemy techniques to prepare food made her feelings quite complicated. Lin Yuan's actions left the Little Medical Fairy, who had always dreamed of becoming an alchemist and viewed alchemy as sacred, feeling as if her dreams had been shattered.

"If other alchemists find out that you are so sacrilegiously using a medicine cauldron to tarnish the sacred art of alchemy, you will definitely be boycotted by everyone!"

"I don't care. Besides, as long as they don't find out, what's the problem? Just wait, once I become a master, I will directly establish a branch of alchemy—culinary alchemy."

"Yes, what you said is right. What you make is really delicious."

A month later.

In the valley, the Little Medical Fairy was bidding farewell to Lin Yuan and Qing Lin. She had ultimately decided to go on a journey, with her first stop being the Poison Master's stronghold, the Empire of Xuyun.

Qing Lin looked at the Little Medical Fairy with teary eyes, biting her lip. After a month of companionship, this woman, who had cared for and taught her like an elder sister, had deeply etched herself into her heart.

Seeing this, the Little Medical Fairy hugged Qing Lin, feeling reluctant to part. She gently stroked her head and instructed, "After I leave, little Qing Lin must obediently listen to your young master. If he bullies you, remember to tell me the next time we meet, and I will help you teach him a lesson."

"Okay, Sister Little Medical Fairy, don't worry. I understand, but the young master won't bully me," Qing Lin replied, her voice slightly choked.

"You little girl, you really are adorable. Lin Yuan, you've found a treasure," the Little Medical Fairy said, gently stroking Qing Lin's long hair and glancing at Lin Yuan.

After hugging for a while, the Little Medical Fairy reluctantly let go and walked in front of Lin Yuan. The two locked eyes, and an indescribable emotion flowed between them.

"I'm leaving."

"Yes, be careful while traveling and training outside."

"Don't worry, I have Xiao Lan with me, and I will soon break through to the Fighting Master level. You've given me so many things—pills, a human skin mask, and secret methods to hide my cultivation."

"And this, these are some tips I've summarized to enhance control over fighting spirit, and this is my understanding of the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture." Lin Yuan took out two notebooks and handed them to the Little Medical Fairy.

The Little Medical Fairy accepted the notebooks and placed them in her storage ring. Looking at Lin Yuan, she felt warm inside. There were so many things she wanted to say, yet it felt like she couldn't say anything at all.

In the end, the Little Medical Fairy extended her hand and grasped Lin Yuan's hand, pretending to be cheerful as she said, "Then I'm off. When you miss me, just take out the strand of hair I gave you as a token of our friendship."

"Yes, no matter what happens, no matter how you change, I will always be your friend. Don't be afraid; I will find a way to help you with the Poison Body issue," Lin Yuan said solemnly.

"Friends, huh? Farewell." Hearing Lin Yuan's words, the Little Medical Fairy murmured, then swiftly mounted Xiao Lan.

Suddenly, just before Xiao Lan was about to take off, the Little Medical Fairy jumped off and rushed to Lin Yuan, standing on her tiptoes to gently kiss his cheek. After a brief touch, she hopped back onto Xiao Lan and flew away without looking back, her voice echoing in the valley.

"Lin Yuan, next time we meet, I will surprise you!"

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