BTTH: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

In the evening, in the small valley.

Xiao Bai opened his eyes on the large rock, stopped his cultivation, and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.

These past few days, he seemed to have been following his instincts. During the day, he refined the golden thunder within his body, and at night, he practiced the Heavenly Heart Perception Chapter in his mind.

As his soul continued to recover, fragments of images occasionally flashed through his mind. However, these images were disjointed and incomplete, leaving him filled with confusion.

Shaking his head, unsure of what to make of it, Xiao Bai decided not to dwell on it. With each passing day, the images were becoming more frequent, and sooner or later, he would remember everything about himself.

He jumped down from the large rock and headed toward the grass hut.

"You're hungry, right? Just wait a moment, it'll be ready soon!" Xiao Yi Xian, hearing the movement, turned her head, brushed her long hair, and smiled gently.

Leaning against the doorframe, Xiao Bai smiled as he watched her busying around. It wasn't that he didn't want to help, but Xiao Yi Xian never let him. Every time he tried to enter, she would push him out, saying that just by looking at him, she knew he would only make things more troublesome.

But this girl was indeed very skilled with her hands. Her cooking was excellent, and even with the simplest ingredients, the dishes she made tasted unexpectedly delicious.

Watching her fair, jade-like hands move gracefully, several plates of fragrant dishes were placed in front of him. Suddenly, a line of verse popped into Xiao Bai's mind.

"Delicate hands stir the soup, shyly waiting for you to taste it."

He muttered it aloud. Xiao Yi Xian froze for a moment, her face turning slightly red. She gave him a playful glare and scolded him teasingly, "You're so cheesy!"

This annoying guy, she thought he was just a wooden block after losing his memory, but it turns out he was quite charming.

At the dinner table, Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Bai with expectation in her eyes, "Is it good?"

Xiao Bai was a bit surprised. There was no need to ask every time if the food was good, right?

However, he didn't realize that Xiao Yi Xian was actually afraid. Afraid that one day, no matter how delicious the food she made, Xiao Bai wouldn't want to try it.

So every time she saw Xiao Bai eating the food she had prepared, she was really happy and hoped he would praise her. It helped her temporarily forget her troubles.

"It's really good! Whoever marries you in the future will be lucky!" Reluctantly, Xiao Bai had no choice but to compliment her in another way. These past few days, he felt like he was running out of words; he just couldn't find the right words to directly praise the food.

"Marry me?" Xiao Yi Xian stared blankly at him, her eyes darkening. Who would want to sleep next to a poisonous woman like her?

"What? Afraid no one will want you? Don't worry, you're such a good girl, who wouldn't like you? And, worst-case scenario, if no one wants you, I'll eat a little loss and take you with me!" Seeing her expression suddenly darken, Xiao Bai joked.

"You're the one who won't get anyone! Stinky Xiao Bai!" Xiao Yi Xian gave him a reproachful look, her beautiful eyes glaring at him, before softly urging, "Eat, it's going to get cold!"

After dinner, Xiao Yi Xian cleaned everything up, looked at Xiao Bai, and hesitated before speaking, "Xiao Bai, can you not cultivate tonight?"

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Night gradually fell. In the valley, not far from the grass hut, on a flat stone.

"Did you bring me here just to admire the night?" Xiao Bai looked at her beside him, sitting on the ground with her jade-like arms wrapped around her long legs. He felt a bit helpless.

He thought Xiao Yi Xian had something important to say when she called him, but after she sat down here, she had been silent.

"Xiao Bai, let me tell you a story," Xiao Yi Xian's lively eyes gazed at him, her voice soft and distant, carrying a hint of sorrow.

Before Xiao Bai could respond, Xiao Yi Xian spoke softly, her voice tinged with memories, "There was a peaceful little village, with about twenty households. No one in the village practiced cultivation. The villagers worked from dawn to dusk."

"In the village, there was an elderly man who was very skilled in medicine and highly respected by the villagers. They called him 'Doctor Immortal.' Later, the old man adopted an infant girl, and from then on, the two of them depended on each other for life."

"As the little girl grew up, influenced by the old man, she also developed a love for healing. The old man passed down all his medical knowledge to her. The little girl studied diligently, and in a few years, she became highly skilled."

"But there was one thing, the old man firmly forbade the little girl from touching poison. Once, when the little girl went up the mountain to gather herbs, she found a rare medicinal plant and came back to show it off to her grandfather. However, instead of being pleased, the old man showed no joy and, for the first time in his life, scolded the little girl. The little girl was terrified and didn't understand why, so she cried all night, feeling wronged!"

At this point, Xiao Yi Xian seemed to be reminiscing. Her gaze was fixed on the night sky, her eyes slightly red, but her lips held a faint smile.

"The next day, the old man, looking a little tired, seriously told her that it was a poisonous herb and that she must never touch it! But he never told her why."

"The little girl was very obedient. She trusted her grandfather and never touched poison again."

"Later, as the grandfather grew older and could no longer treat people, the little girl took over his position and started helping the villagers with their illnesses. Her medical skills were excellent, and the villagers, to show their gratitude, gave her the title of 'Fairy Doctor' in honor of the old man. The little girl was very happy about it!"

"She was quite proud of this title, but the elder reminded her that arrogance was the worst flaw for someone practicing medicine. In order to humble his granddaughter, the elder mentioned the profession of an Alchemist. The little girl then learned that there were others beyond her, and from then on, she greatly admired the Alchemist the elder had described."

"The little girl was very naive back then, thinking that with her talent, becoming an Alchemist wouldn't be difficult. The grandfather, after hearing this, only looked at her with affectionate eyes and didn't discourage her."

"Days passed like this. The little girl took care of her grandfather and helped people heal. Every time she heard people thanking her after being healed, and saw the old man's pleased gaze, she felt that everything was worth it!"

"The little girl's life was busy and fulfilling. She thought life would continue like this forever. But one day, when she woke up, she discovered… that the elder was gone!" Her voice choked a little, and crystal-clear tears slid down her fair face.

Xiao Bai sighed softly and gently wrapped his arms around her slender shoulders, reaching out to gently wipe away the tears from her face.

Xiao Yi Xian rested her head on Xiao Bai's shoulder, sniffled, and after calming herself down, continued.

"After the elder passed away, life slowly returned to normal. The little girl continued to heal people as before, but the seed of becoming an Alchemist had also begun to take root in her heart. She wanted to leave the small village and learn the miraculous art of Alchemy!"

Xiao Yi Xian stopped speaking, leaning against Xiao Bai's shoulder, feeling a little tired. The longing for poison was continuously eating away at her soul.

She felt like she couldn't hold on much longer!

Once she started using poison, it would be time for her to leave. She didn't want Xiao Bai to see her take the poison.

That was why tonight, she wanted Xiao Bai to accompany her and share this simple story, so no matter what happened in the future, he would only remember the Xiao Yi Xian who had wanted to become an Alchemist, saving lives and healing people, not the feared poison woman.

"Xiao Bai, I'm so cold!" Xiao Yi Xian whispered, her eyes closed.

Xiao Bai felt her frail body trembling slightly, so he stretched out his other hand, slid it behind her knees, and lifted her into his arms, wrapping his hands around her slender waist.

Xiao Yi Xian didn't open her eyes, letting Xiao Bai do as he wished. After being held in his arms, she wrapped her delicate arms around his neck, burying her face in his neck, and said no more.

Time passed slowly, and Xiao Bai noticed that the girl in his arms had steady breathing, seeming to have fallen asleep. He thought of carrying her to the bed to rest.

At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian murmured softly, "Xiao Bai."

"When my hair grows long enough to reach my waist, will you marry me?"

Xiao Bai was momentarily stunned, not sure whether she was speaking in her sleep or actually talking to him.

However, his spiritual senses were sharp, and he immediately noticed her slightly quickened heartbeat, and he understood the answer.

After a brief silence, feeling her begin to tremble in his arms, he softly and firmly replied, "Yes!"

As the word left his mouth, Xiao Bai felt the arms around his neck tighten, and a faint, almost imperceptible smile seemed to appear on Xiao Yi Xian's lips.

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