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Chapter 168: Strange Poison
Sun Zhe finally understood why Gao Shou resorted to all sorts of tricks to earn money, why he, as a Thunder Master Level Cultivator, wore such tattered and strange clothing, why he lived in such a dilapidated house despite earning so much silver, and why those two fellows hadn't eaten meat in half a year... Everything was for his sister.
Seeking medical help requires silver, consultations require silver, and purchasing medicinal materials requires even more silver. The more famous the doctor and the more precious the medicinal materials, the more silver is needed. All of Gao Shou's money was spent on this matter, and the total amount spent here was undoubtedly astonishing.
But Gao Shou had no other choice; he only had this one sister.
Looking at the bottles and jars piled up in the room, Sun Zhe could imagine how much effort Gao Shou had put into this and how many hopes were accumulated within them.
"I was wrong about you earlier. If possible, I will do my utmost to save her."
Seeing the three pairs of eyes fixed intently on him, Sun Zhe sighed lightly. He didn't expect that Gao Shou was not as he appeared; it was likely that Gao Shou's cultivation had stagnated over the years due to this situation. With his mind focused on earning money and seeking medical help, he surely had little time to calm down and cultivate properly. Achieving late-stage Thunder Master was indeed not easy.
For his sister, Gao Shou had almost given up everything; he could be considered a person who valued emotions and loyalty deeply.
"Thank you, Brother Sun!"
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's promise, excitement instantly shone in Gao Shou's eyes, while the two fellows, Yong and Han, also broke into genuine smiles.
Walking slowly to the bedside and looking at the girl lying there, Sun Zhe's expression turned serious. He gradually crouched down and gently pressed two fingers of his right hand on her delicate wrist to check her pulse. Although he had never learned any medical skills in Thunder Continent, he had studied under his teacher for a period of time before. He was familiar with the four methods of diagnosis in medicine: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation.
He closely observed the girl's facial expressions while carefully checking her pulse with his right hand. His vast Divine Consciousness began to operate, enveloping her entire body as he meticulously examined all her symptoms.
In Thunder Continent, Cultivators held the highest status, while doctors were considered a lowly profession. Therefore, very few Cultivators pursued medicine. Sun Zhe was among the few Cultivators who mastered medical skills. Although his medical skills might not be exceptionally strong compared to specialized doctors, in certain aspects, he surpassed ordinary physicians significantly.
As time passed by second by second, seeing Sun Zhe remain unresponsive for a while made Gao Shou's face reveal a hint of anxiety. Although Sun Zhe always gave him a mysterious and powerful impression, he still had no confidence in whether he could save his sister. After seeking help from so many famous doctors without results, he now had no other options left but to take a gamble on this last chance.
"Ha..."
Gently exhaling a breath of turbid air, Sun Zhe slowly stood up, rubbing his slightly swollen forehead. Although the time spent was not long, such focused examination was still quite exhausting.
"How is it?"
Gao Shou looked expectantly, leaning in to ask. Han and Yong also showed hopeful expressions, and even Jingjing couldn't help but feel a bit of sympathy for the girl, hoping that Sun Zhe could save her.
"She has been poisoned."
Looking at the girl lying on the bed, especially the dark black spots appearing on her forehead, Sun Zhe's gaze flickered slightly as he spoke calmly.
"Some doctors told me the same thing, and they prescribed many remedies. I have tried them all, but none had any effect..." Gao Shou sighed slightly, speaking with a hint of discouragement.
"The poison she has is rather peculiar; it cannot be cured by ordinary medicine. Those common doctors would never be able to identify the source of this strange poison. The remedies they provided can only serve to suppress it. To completely clear the poison from her body, we need to find the source of this peculiar toxin first before we can address the root problem," Sun Zhe explained after pondering for a moment.
"Then how can we find the source of this poison?"
Seeing Sun Zhe's confidence, Gao Shou immediately felt a glimmer of hope and quickly asked.
"We'll discuss that later. Right now, I don't know where the source of her poison lies; it requires careful investigation. However, I can alleviate her condition slightly so that your sister can wake up first."
"Really?"
Gao Shou's eyes lit up with surprise. Although he felt a bit disappointed that Sun Zhe couldn't eliminate the poison immediately, he had already waited for a long time and was not concerned about the extra time needed. The fact that Sun Zhe could give him hope was already very satisfying. Hearing that Sun Zhe could awaken Gao Jing, excitement surged within him.
"Then I will leave everything to Brother Sun."
Sun Zhe nodded lightly. With a gentle swipe of his right hand over the Ethereal Ring, a vial containing Dragon-Tiger Pill appeared in his palm. With a shake of his hand, a purple Dragon-Tiger Pill instantly flew out from the porcelain bottle. After putting the vial back into the Ethereal Ring, Sun Zhe slowly placed the Dragon-Tiger Pill into Gao Jing's mouth.
The purple Thunder Power surged forth, exerting all its strength to suppress the raging Thunder Power, slowly infusing it into Gao Jing's body. Under the guidance of Sun Zhe's Thunder Power, the Dragon-Tiger Pill instantly transformed into a distinctly thunder attribute spiritual energy, dividing into countless streams that flowed towards the meridians.
Thunder Power is inherently the purest and most formidable force between heaven and earth, a nemesis to all toxic powers. When Sun Zhe killed the Old Poisonous Woman at the Thunder Lord Stage in Twin Lion City with his Thunder Sovereign Level cultivation, it was precisely due to this property of suppression.
Now, utilizing the medicinal properties of the Dragon-Tiger Pill and guided by Thunder Power, although it could not completely eradicate the source of poison within Gao Jing, clearing some residual toxins was still feasible. As long as the accumulated toxins over the years were eliminated, Gao Jing would naturally be able to awaken.
However, to truly resolve the root cause of the poison affecting Gao Jing, further measures would be necessary.
Under the vast coverage of Sun Zhe's Divine Consciousness, the medicinal power of the Dragon-Tiger Pill gradually permeated through Gao Jing's body’s meridians, even some that had been blocked for years were slowly opened up. For a Thunder Lord Stage powerhouse to clear all meridians was indeed a tremendous fortune for someone who had yet to cultivate; if she could cultivate in the future, her speed would far exceed that of ordinary people.
The reason why those powerful sects and families have so many extraordinary descendants is partly due to such opportunities that ordinary people would rarely encounter.
As time passed second by second, under Sun Zhe's control, strands of black substances slowly seeped out from Gao Jing's pores. A strong foul odor immediately filled the room. The two standing nearby, Yong and Han, couldn't help but cover their noses. However, upon closer inspection, they noticed that Gao Jing's previously pale skin was gradually becoming rosy.
"Alright!"
Exhaling softly and retracting the circulating Thunder Power, Sun Zhe looked up at Gao Shou and said,
"I have now expelled the accumulated toxins from her body. Find someone to help her cleanse herself. According to my estimation, she should awaken within two days."
"Thank you, Brother Sun. It's just that... she..."
Looking at Gao Jing, whose complexion had clearly improved compared to before, Gao Shou couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. Yet thinking about his sister's poison still being unresolved brought forth a hint of worry.
Sun Zhe was perceptive and immediately noticed Gao Shou's concern. He smiled gently and said,
"Rest assured. Since I have promised you, I will definitely help your sister recover. However, this poison is indeed peculiar. I currently have no good methods; we must first find out where this poison originated from. How did your sister become poisoned? Or where did she go before being poisoned?"
"Where did she go?" Looking at the gaze from Sun Zhe, Gao Shou couldn't help but show a hint of contemplation, recalling the scene before Gao Jing was poisoned.
"It could be the forest to the east of the city. She went there with a few close friends to pick wild vegetables. After returning from there, she seemed to feel a bit dizzy. It's very likely she got infected with the poison there. However, I went there afterward but didn't find anything."
Hearing Gao Shou's response, Sun Zhe smiled nonchalantly. He knew that Gao Shou was just a teenager back then and didn't understand anything, let alone have any knowledge of pharmacology or toxins. How could he possibly discover the reason for Gao Jing's poisoning? Over the years, he had placed his hopes on those doctors and wouldn't pay attention to that place. If Sun Zhe hadn't asked today, he might have forgotten about it himself.
"Since that's the case, tell me in detail about the places your sister has been. I'll go check it out while you stay here and wait for her to wake up."
"That won't do! There are often beasts lurking around there, and I've heard that there's been some Blood Demon incident happening in the outskirts recently. How can I let you go alone? If anyone is going, it should be me accompanying you," Gao Shou said with a serious expression, speaking without hesitation.
"Heh, do you think that if I can't solve this problem with my strength, you would be of any help?" Sun Zhe smiled slightly and countered.
"I... but..." Gao Shou's face turned awkward as he realized he was just a Thunder Master Level Cultivator. Compared to Sun Zhe, he was almost on a different level and couldn't possibly provide any assistance.
"Heh, don't think too much about it. Your qualification is pretty good. Once we save your sister, focus on your cultivation. Who knows, I might need your help in the future," Sun Zhe said as he patted Gao Shou's shoulder, trying to encourage him.
"Brother Sun, I understand now. I'll go get a pen and paper to draw the general terrain of that place for you." With that, Gao Shou ran towards the room.
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