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The sound of sirens faded in the distance, gradually disappearing into the horizon. The forest seemed to be enveloped in a layer of tranquil gauze, with only the gentle rustling of leaves stirred by a soft breeze and the intermittent groans of injured officers breaking the silence.
Ye Qiu methodically organized the surviving team members to provide urgent medical assistance to the wounded, instructing them to patiently await the arrival of reinforcements and the investigation team.
Meanwhile, she stood quietly in place, her gaze fixed on the bodies of her two brave comrades who had already sacrificed their lives. Her lips were tightly pressed together, and she remained silent for a long time.
At that moment, her heart was tumultuous, a storm of grief, guilt, and anger intertwining like a raging fire burning within her chest.
Suddenly, Ye Qiu felt the world spinning around her; a wave of intense dizziness hit her like a tidal wave, and everything before her went dark. It felt as if the entire world had flipped upside down in that instant.
She stumbled, nearly falling to the ground.
Fortunately, at that critical moment, she managed to grasp a sturdy tree trunk beside her with sheer willpower, barely stabilizing herself.
Taking several deep breaths of fresh air, she attempted to regain her composure as quickly as possible.
"Captain Ye, are you alright?" Old Zhang, who had been busy nearby, noticed Ye Qiu's unusual demeanor and hurried over with a concerned expression.
Ye Qiu's face was as pale as a sheet of paper, devoid of color, and her forehead was dotted with beads of sweat.
She shook her head gently and forced herself to respond calmly, "I'm fine; I might just be a bit tired from recent events. A little rest will do."
In truth, she knew very well that her condition was not merely due to fatigue. However, she didn't want her team members to worry or be distracted by her state; thus, she gritted her teeth and endured the extreme discomfort in silence.
Just as she turned to continue managing the chaotic scene with determination, an unexpected wave of excruciating pain surged from her back like a tide, instantly radiating throughout her body.
The pain struck so suddenly that it caught her off guard; her body jolted violently as she stumbled forward several steps, nearly collapsing to the ground.
Fortunately, she was quick-witted and managed to grab hold of a sturdy tree trunk beside her, barely stabilizing herself and avoiding a clumsy fall.
Once her mind settled slightly, she trembled as she slowly reached toward her back with her right hand. The moment her fingers brushed against her clothing, she felt a warm, sticky sensation.
Her heart sank, realizing the situation was dire. She quickly withdrew her hand to take a look, only to see that her fair, jade-like palm was already stained with a shocking patch of deep red blood!
Ye Qiu took a deep breath, forcing herself to endure the excruciating pain as she gritted her teeth and tore at the fabric on her back.
As the sound of ripping cloth echoed in the air, the sight that met her eyes made her gasp in horror—there was a yellowed, slightly aged talisman pressed tightly against her back!
The talisman was covered in dense, bizarre symbols that twisted and crawled like venomous worms, sending chills down her spine.
To make matters worse, the talisman emitted a faint, indescribable stench that penetrated her nostrils.
Seeing this, Ye Qiu's heart dropped: This is bad! I’ve fallen victim to the Xuanming Sect's scheme!
This cursed talisman was clearly no ordinary object; it was an extremely sinister and lethal weapon capable of injuring someone without them realizing it, potentially even taking their life!
With this thought, her face turned pale, and beads of cold sweat formed on her forehead.
Without time to think further, Ye Qiu made a swift decision and reached back to tear off the talisman, hoping to remove it quickly and avert the crisis.
But to her surprise, the talisman seemed to have fused with her skin; no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't pull it away even a fraction.
The talisman clung to her back like a parasite, rendering all her efforts futile.
"Ye Qiu, what happened to your back?" Just as Ye Qiu was growing increasingly anxious, Old Zhang finally noticed something was off. He hurried over with a concerned expression to check on her.
Ye Qiu bit her lip, struggling to lift her hand and present the blood-stained talisman to Old Zhang. Her voice trembled slightly as she said, "Old Zhang, I've been hit by a talisman from the Xuanming Sect. Please help me figure out what this is."
Old Zhang quickly extended his hands, carefully accepting the talisman as if it were a rare treasure.
His brow furrowed as he focused intently on the talisman in his hands, examining it closely for quite some time.
Gradually, the calm expression on his face began to shift into one of grave concern.
He parted his lips slightly and murmured, "This talisman... I feel like I've seen it somewhere before..." As he spoke, he fell into deep thought, his mind racing to retrieve any relevant clues from the depths of his memory.
Suddenly, Old Zhang seemed to recall something important. He jolted upright, his face turning pale as paper.
"Ah! This is the 'Bone-Eroding Talisman!'"
He exclaimed in shock, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "This is an extremely vicious and cruel talisman!
Once ensnared by it, it will slowly erode one's bones and internal organs, subjecting the victim to unimaginable agony until they meet a tragic end through endless torment!"
Old Zhang's words struck Ye Qiu like a bolt from the blue.
She felt her vision darken for a moment, her body swaying involuntarily as she nearly lost her balance.
The name Bone-Eroding Talisman was not unfamiliar to Ye Qiu; she had come across detailed records about such talismans in the police department's confidential archives and was well aware of their terrifying nature that far surpassed ordinary imagination.
At this moment, fear surged through Ye Qiu like a tidal wave, but her strong desire to survive kept her barely steady.
Taking a deep breath, she suppressed the pain of the Bone-Eroding Talisman and asked in a low but determined voice, "Old Zhang, is there any way to dispel this damned talisman? Even if there's only a glimmer of hope, I will not give up!"
Old Zhang's expression was as if shrouded by dark clouds, heavy and solemn.
He slowly shook his head, letting out a deep sigh before speaking, "This Bone-Eating Talisman is no ordinary item; its toxicity is extremely fierce and oddly difficult to resolve.
To neutralize this poison, we must find a master well-versed in talismanic arts. Moreover, time is of the essence; we must act before the talisman takes full effect..."
However, before Old Zhang could finish his words, a deafening roar of an engine suddenly echoed from afar.
The sound approached rapidly, like rolling thunder.
In the blink of an eye, a rugged SUV sped toward them like lightning.
With a sharp screech of brakes, the SUV came to a steady stop right in front of the crowd.
The door swung open violently, and a poised figure leaped out from the vehicle with agility.
Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Su Mu.
At that moment, Su Mu's fair face was filled with anxiety, and beads of sweat had formed on his forehead.
His gaze quickly scanned the crowd and immediately locked onto Ye Qiu, whose face was as pale as paper.
Without hesitation, Su Mu rushed to Ye Qiu's side like the wind, bending down to tightly grasp Ye Qiu's hand. Concern poured from him as he repeatedly asked, "Ye Qiu! How are you? Do you feel unwell? Can you hold on?"
"I’ve been struck by the Bone-Eating Talisman of the Xuanming Sect."
Ye Qiu's face was ghostly pale as he trembled while handing over the talisman that emitted an eerie aura to Su Mu.
The talisman was completely black, with intricate and mysterious patterns outlined in dark red lines, as if an evil power surged within it.
Su Mu carefully took the talisman and held it up to examine closely.
His brows furrowed deeply, creating a pronounced crease on his forehead.
Although he was not a professional in the study of metaphysics, he had some knowledge of the treacherous methods employed by the Xuanming Sect.
Especially this Bone-Eroding Talisman; it was said that once planted, it would invade a person's marrow like a maggot burrowing into flesh, causing unbearable pain until death.
Looking at Ye Qiu's haggard face and frail body, Su Mu felt a sharp pain in his heart.
He gritted his teeth and said firmly, "Don't worry, Ye Qiu. I will find a way to save you!
No matter the cost, I won't give up!" As he spoke, determination shone in his eyes, revealing an unwavering resolve to achieve his goal.
Without hesitation, Su Mu quickly pulled out his phone from his pocket, his fingers flying over the keys as he dialed a number.
"Master, there's a problem! My friend has been afflicted by the Xuanming Sect's Bone-Eroding Talisman, and her condition is critical. I'm bringing her to you!" Su Mu exclaimed anxiously, his voice slightly trembling with tension.
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