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Du Quan looked at the Ancient Sorcerer, feeling half-convinced by the diagnosis. The reason was that the Golden Silkworm was not something easily obtained. First, it needed to be cultivated by placing various poisons in a basin to let them fight and consume each other. During this process, multiple toxins had to be fed to them, and the one that survived would become the Gu, a creature of poison among poisons.
This was just the preliminary process of cultivating Gu. To make it effective, it had to be controlled through secret methods, which were definitely not understood by ordinary people.
Now Fang Daoming had actually been afflicted by something that almost no one would understand. Was that even possible?
"Mr. Luo, are you really sure it's the Golden Silkworm? This is something that has almost been lost to history."
The Ancient Sorcerer nodded. Du Quan was not wrong about this; there were certainly not many people left who could cultivate and use Gu. Why Fang Daoming had been afflicted by such a thing was still unknown, but he could be 100% certain that he had not made a mistake.
"We'll know if it's the Golden Silkworm if we try."
Du Quan's eyes lit up. "How do we test it?"
The Ancient Sorcerer looked at Fang Daoming and said, "I need a bit of Alum and some Black Beans."
"Just Alum and Black Beans?"
Alum is a mineral and also a traditional Chinese medicine used externally to detoxify and kill insects, relieve dampness and itching, while internally it can stop bleeding, diarrhea, phlegm, and so on. Black Beans are even more common.
Could these two things really determine if he had been afflicted by the Golden Silkworm? To be honest, Du Quan was somewhat skeptical.
"Ah, this is definitely an effective method."
The method proposed by the Ancient Sorcerer was not just a bluff; it had its origins. The Song Dynasty scholar Hong Mai wrote a book called "Yijianzhi," which included a section in Volume 23 titled "Antidote for the Curse of the Gu." It stated: "First hold Alum in your mouth; if it tastes sweet and not astringent, then chew Black Beans; if it does not taste fishy, then you have definitely been afflicted by Gu."
"Then let's give it a try."
Fang Daoming immediately agreed to the method proposed by the Ancient Sorcerer. What was there to hesitate about at this point?
Alum and Black Bean were quickly prepared and brought over.
"Grandpa, let me feed you," Fang Miao said as she picked up a small piece of Alum and placed it in Fang Daoming's mouth.
As Fang Daoming held the Alum in his mouth, he felt it dissolve, and a sweet taste like sugar immediately spread from his tongue. Moreover, just as the Ancient Sorcerer had said, there was not even a hint of bitterness!
"Give me the Black Bean."
After spitting out the Alum, Fang Daoming immediately asked Fang Miao to give him the Black Bean. After chewing it, his face was filled with shock as he exclaimed, "It really doesn't taste fishy at all!"
"Huh?!"
Du Quan was taken aback and quickly grabbed a piece of Alum to put in his mouth, followed by the Black Bean. However, when he chewed the Black Bean, he spat it out with a "pah."
"It’s really fishy! Just like raw fish!"
"Really?"
Fang Miao, not believing it either, tried it herself and ended up spitting out the Black Bean just like Du Quan!
Seeing their reactions, the Ancient Sorcerer couldn't help but laugh. Although Alum and Black Bean were quite common, when used together by a sorcerer, they could "test" whether someone had been cursed; it's just that ordinary people would have no idea.
"Since you can tell that you have been afflicted by this Golden Silkworm, is there a way to cure it?"
Fang Miao looked at the Ancient Sorcerer. Both Alum and Black Bean had no fishy taste in her grandfather's mouth, but in her and Du Quan's mouths, it was unbearable. At this moment, she no longer doubted the Ancient Sorcerer's words.
However, thinking about how she had been rough with the Ancient Sorcerer earlier made her feel embarrassed, but for her grandfather's sake, she couldn't care less.
"What kind of medicine do we need? I'll prepare it right away."
Fang Miao was overjoyed to hear the Ancient Sorcerer say there was a way to treat him. Her grandfather had been ill for a long time and had recently been given a final warning that he wouldn't live much longer. Now that she suddenly heard there was a cure, how could she remain calm?
"Of course there is, and it's very simple."
The Ancient Sorcerer pointed to a Pomegranate Tree in the corner of the wall.
"What do you mean? Pomegranate?"
Not only Fang Miao, but also Fang Daoming, Du Quan, and even the silent Jiu Ye and Luo Tieniu widened their eyes in surprise.
"Brother Tian, isn't this pomegranate just a fruit? It can't cure diseases, can it?"
Luo Tieniu's question voiced everyone's doubts. Pomegranates were a nice fruit and symbolized fertility and good fortune, which is why people often planted a few in their yards. But to say it could be used to treat something as terrifying as sorcery was a bit far-fetched!
The Ancient Sorcerer did not answer this question. There happened to be a hoe by the Pomegranate Tree, so he walked over, picked it up, and quickly uprooted one of the trees.
"What... exactly are you trying to do?"
Fang Miao approached the Ancient Sorcerer, confused by his actions and unable to understand what he was doing.
"Get me a bowl and bring a bucket of water."
The Ancient Sorcerer began to peel the Pomegranate Tree.
Although Fang Miao did not understand what the Ancient Sorcerer was doing, she did not say much and quickly ran to the kitchen to get what the Ancient Sorcerer needed.
The Ancient Sorcerer first washed the peeled Pomegranate Tree skin in water, then held it with both hands and twisted it. A strand of grass-green juice slowly flowed into the bowl, and after a while, it filled up to half a bowl.
"Give this to your grandfather to drink."
Fang Miao hesitated. Could this bowl of Pomegranate Tree juice really be that miraculous? Her grandfather's illness was something that not only doctors from across the country but even those from around the world had been unable to cure. Would this folk remedy actually work?
Also, what was up with that Golden Silkworm?
It sounded creepy!
But why was the final treatment method so rudimentary?
The Ancient Sorcerer naturally noticed Fang Miao's doubts and smiled without saying anything. However, Fang Daoming immediately said:
"Bring it over. At this point, what is there to worry about? A dead horse can be treated as a live one."
"Okay."
Fang Miao nodded; she understood that her grandfather was absolutely right.
"Gulp~~~~~"
Fang Daoming showed no hesitation and drank all the Pomegranate Juice in one go.
"Eh, nothing special..."
However, before Fang Daoming could finish his sentence, his expression suddenly changed. He pressed his hands hard against his stomach, as if someone had stabbed him with a knife, twisting it around and shredding his insides.
Sweat the size of soybeans burst out, and a "gurgling" sound came from Fang Daoming's throat as he curled up into a ball.
"Ancient Sorcerer! What have you done!"
Fang Miao, seeing this, was both terrified and furious. He drew his gun from his waist and pointed it at the temple of the Ancient Sorcerer.
"If anything happens to my grandfather, I will kill you!"
"Miao, what are you doing?! Put the gun down!"
Du Quan was taken aback but quickly reacted, loudly stopping Fang Miao.
He was an expert and immediately realized that Fang Daoming might actually be saved this time. Previously, he had administered several medicines; Fang Daoming had taken what he needed, but there had been no reaction at all. Now, such a strong response was definitely a good sign.
"Ugh~~~~~"
The immense pain caused Fang Daoming to no longer lie down. After a series of convulsions, he fell to the ground with a thud and began to dry heave.
Seeing this, Du Quan quickly walked over to Fang Daoming's side and forcefully tore his shirt.
"What... is going on?"
Jiu Ye's eyes widened in shock as he saw that it seemed like a small mouse was moving inside Fang Daoming's emaciated body, with his skin bulging and then sinking in repeatedly!
Fang Miao was also stunned. Although the human body is marvelous, she had never heard of a living creature inside it!
"Is this the Golden Silkworm?"
Du Quan frowned tightly. Although he had seen a lot, he had never encountered such a situation.
The Ancient Sorcerer seemed not to notice the gun in Fang Miao's hand. He walked over to Du Quan, nodded, and said, "Yes, this is the Golden Silkworm. The juice from the Pomegranate Tree skin may be common, but it is the best way to deal with the Golden Silkworm."
"Ugh~~~~ Huh~~~~~"
Fang Daoming knelt on the ground, face down, continuously retching. He had been ill for a long time, and he normally ate very little; how much could he possibly vomit? Soon, even bile came up!
After he finished vomiting bile, he began dry heaving. The excessive dry heaving made Fang Daoming's face turn dark purple, and the veins on his neck bulged as thick as fingers, which was quite frightening.
"Grandpa..."
Fang Miao's eyes turned red. At this moment, she could no longer think about settling accounts with the Ancient Sorcerer. She rushed over and squatted down to try to support Fang Daoming.
"What are you doing!"
The Ancient Sorcerer immediately grabbed Fang Miao when he saw this. It was a critical moment; if Fang Miao helped Fang Daoming, everything would be over.
"Let go of me! My grandpa is suffering like this; I can't bear to watch."
Fang Miao struggled desperately. At that moment, she had forgotten that she was a professionally trained soldier and even forgot that she was holding a gun. She felt like an ordinary helpless person, struggling and crying at the same time.
"Hmph! If you don't want your grandpa to die, then stand here obediently and don't move."
"You can heal me... Grandpa? How is that possible? What else can you do besides... making him suffer? Look at him, he's already vomiting like this, and you won't let me help him... What are your intentions..."
The Ancient Sorcerer would absolutely not allow Fang Miao to assist Fang Daoming, but Fang Miao's struggle grew stronger.
"Hmph!"
Deciding to take decisive action, the Ancient Sorcerer coldly snorted and pulled back his hand. Fang Miao couldn't withstand the sudden force and stumbled back a few steps, her body turning halfway around.
"Bang!"
Lifting his foot, the Ancient Sorcerer unceremoniously kicked Fang Miao in the backside.
"Tsk tsk tsk! Brother Tian is indeed Brother Tian, really showing no mercy!"
Luo Tieniu, standing aside, was dumbfounded. Although Fang Miao was a bit headstrong, she was definitely a stunning beauty—how could he possibly lay a hand on her?
The Ancient Sorcerer's strength was immense; Fang Miao was kicked back against the yard's wall and then sat down on the ground. At this point, she had no strength left to get up, tears streaming down her face, her eyes unfocused as she murmured:
"Grandpa... please don't get into trouble... you must survive..."
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