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"Since you know about the 'Bing Po Wan,' you must be the surviving bloodline of the Nangong Family," the old man said, closing the door with a serious expression.
Nangong Shuang stepped back cautiously. "What do you mean by that, sir?"
"Don't be nervous," the old man smiled. "I am Bai Cao, and I had a close friendship with your father. Ever since the Nangong Family was exterminated, I have been hoping to see the family bloodline come here."
"Bai Cao?" Nangong Shuang recalled her father's words. "My father did mention you, saying you are well-versed in pharmacology and especially skilled in using poison."
"Using poison? Ha! That's quite flattering," the old man chuckled, stroking his beard. "People in the Jianghu call me the 'Poison Hand Medical Immortal,' saying I can heal with medicine and kill with poison; both saving lives and taking them are second nature to me."
Hearing this, Nangong Shuang felt even more on guard. Although her father had mentioned Bai Cao, he had never spoken of such a notorious reputation. This seemingly ordinary old man was actually a well-known figure in the Jianghu!
"Don't be afraid, young lady. I have a deep friendship with your father and would never harm you," Bai Cao seemed to see through her thoughts and waved his hand. "You came looking for the 'Bing Po Wan' because your Cold Poison is acting up again, isn't it?"
Nangong Shuang's heart skipped a beat. "How did you know I have Cold Poison?"
"When you entered the shop, the temperature inside dropped a few degrees," Bai Cao said meaningfully. "Moreover, your complexion is pale while your lips are unusually red, and there are occasional flashes of cold light in your eyes—these are all signs of Cold Poison acting up. Your father looked just like this back in the day."
"My father also had Cold Poison?" Nangong Shuang was astonished.
"It seems he didn't have time to tell you about the secrets of the Nangong Family," Bai Cao sighed. "The Cold Poison Physique is a special inheritance of the Nangong Family, rare for a thousand years. While it may seem like a curse, it is actually a blessing from heaven. If mastered, one can become immune to all poisons and even use poison to counteract poison, reaching an incredible realm."
Nangong Shuang pondered over the old man's words. Her master had mentioned that her physique was special but had never indicated it was part of her family's legacy.
"Your father possessed a book called 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique,' which is a cultivation manual specifically for those with Cold Poison Physique," Bai Cao continued. "Unfortunately, when the Nangong Family was exterminated, this book went missing. Otherwise, you would have already been able to control your Cold Poison freely."
"The 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique'!" Nangong Shuang's heart raced. It was precisely the medical book she had longed for and an important item her father mentioned before his passing.
"Sir, do you know where this book might be now?"
Bai Cao shook his head. "I don't know. After the massacre of your family, I secretly searched for it but found nothing. I only heard that Mei Ying Villa might have some clues, but that place has long become ruins and is guarded by the court, making it difficult to approach."
Nangong Shuang wanted to mention that she possessed the Plum Blossom Token but stopped herself abruptly. Regardless of how deep Bai Cao's friendship with her father was, caution was paramount in their current situation.
"However, I do have something here that may help you temporarily control your Cold Poison." Bai Cao stood up and walked to a hidden compartment, retrieving an ancient wooden box.
Inside was a roll of yellowed paper filled with tiny characters and various peculiar illustrations.
"This is a fragment of the 'Five Elements Heart-Devouring Poison Classic,' which records dozens of methods for concocting deadly poisons and their applications," Bai Cao gently stroked the paper. "This scripture can only be practiced by those with Cold Poison Physique; if an ordinary person attempts it, they may either go mad or die from poisoning."
Nangong Shuang felt both shocked and delighted. "What connection does this scripture have with the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique'?"
"The two are originally one entity. The 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique' focuses on cultivating mental methods to control Cold Poison within; while the 'Five Elements Heart-Devouring Poison Classic' teaches how to externalize Cold Poison and concoct various toxins to reach a state where one can use poison against enemies," Bai Cao explained. "Unfortunately, this fragment is just a remnant; the complete version has been lost for many years."
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