CHAPTER 232: CHAPTER 232 SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT (2)_1

"Youyou, come quick and see Gui Jun, he’s fainted!" Gui Mo’s anxious voice rose, and in a flash, Shangguan You’s figure leaped to Gui Jun’s side.

Shangguan You’s deep eyes swept over everyone lightly, observing the blood holes dotting their bodies as well as their disheveled states, and a slight smile couldn’t help but form on her lips. She was relieved she had given them the Antidote Pill while absorbing Spiritual Energy; otherwise, with so many snake bites, they would have either died or been left crippled. It seems the Antidote Pill worked quite well, naturally breaking down the toxins within their bodies.

"Big Brother Qing, each of you take two more Antidote Pills. After cleaning the wounds, sprinkle this on them, so you won’t be left with scars." Shangguan You took out some antiseptic medicine and instructed everyone to apply it to their wounds.

"Yes, if you’re okay Youyou, that’s good. First, see to Gui Jun and Yu Zijin," Shangguan Qing said as he took the medicine, his eyes filled with concern for Gui Jun.

"They’re fine," Shangguan You said indifferently. A flash of golden light appeared, and the Golden Needle was already in her hand. She carefully exposed the wound on his leg and inserted the Golden Needle, slowly infusing it with Spiritual Energy to push the poisoned blood out, bit by bit. She collected the blood with care into a tiny vial. Since this was a toxin that even her Antidote Pills couldn’t neutralize, it naturally warranted investigation.

Only when the blood had returned to its normal red color did she sprinkle antiseptic medicine on the wound and feed him two more Antidote Pills. Seeing Gui Jun’s complexion gradually return to normal, she finally felt at ease and handed Gui Jun back to Gui Mo.

Her delicate hand pressed lightly on Yu Zijin’s wrist. "It’s alright, the Antidote Pill has automatically neutralized the poison in her body. She’s just a bit shocked; she’ll recover after some rest." Shangguan You’s words eased the worries of Yu Zifeng and the others. Seeing Shangguan You gave them hope, and they all sat on the ground, taking deep breaths.

After attending to Yu Zijin, she checked the pulses of Shangguan Qing, Gui Mo, Yu Zifeng, and Zhang Yuchen, one after the other. The toxins in their bodies were diminishing bit by bit, and she felt reassured.

"Big Brother Qing, rest for a bit; I’ll deal with these damn snakes," Shangguan You told them to rest while she slowly stood up and walked towards the mass of snakes.

"Liu Dabao, watch your step! Beware of the snakes! Careful, you’ve been bitten by a snake!"

"I’m all right! Let’s clear a path quickly and get them out first!"

"Yes, Captain!"

The distant voices carried through the mist, causing Shangguan You’s eyebrows to furrow slightly. She once again scattered poison powder into the air. That damned Liu Dabao. This time, I’ll make all of you suffer a bit and teach you that you can’t just try to intimidate anyone you please!

Wherever the poison powder spread, all the snakes quieted down. Shangguan You stepped toward the mass of snakes, making her way through; wherever she went, the snakes cleared a path for her. Standing before the three-headed snake, looking at its three heads and the large snakes beside it, she couldn’t help shivering. Damn, it was indeed chilling.

"Since you’ve bitten, you must pay the price," Shangguan You scoffed coldly, her hand flashing with golden light as her Golden Needle swiftly pierced into the three-headed snake and the large snakes nearby. Wherever the Golden Needle went, the snakes closed their eyes and met their demise with a single prick.

She could have used these snakes for herself, perhaps even to dig tunnels or to evolve a small snake into a Snake King. However, Shangguan You was naturally afraid of snakes, disliking their soft, squishy movements. So, unfortunately for them, the snakes could only become specimens.

Shangguan You’s cold eyes flickered as she watched the figures of Shangguan Qing and the others emerge from the thick fog. She stored the three-headed snake’s body in her space. It would be perfect for experiments.

"Captain, are you all right?" Shangguan You had sprinkled some medicine powder and already reached Liu Dabao, Gui Yongjun, and their group. They watched in surprise as she walked straight through the crowd of snakes.

"Shangguan You, it’s good you’re unharmed! How are they doing? Hurry down the mountain and find a military doctor!" Gui Yongjun urged, his body moving to rush through the crowd of snakes.

"Uncle Gui, Gui Jun is fine. Don’t come over here; you’ll get poisoned." Shangguan You blocked Gui Yongjun’s path. That area is crawling with poisonous snakes and filled with toxins, she thought. If they go over, it’ll just be a waste of my Antidote Pills.

"Big Brother Qing, follow the path I’ve taken to walk out. I’ve spread realgar around it, and the snakes won’t move," Shangguan You said in a slightly cold voice. Realgar... That’s the only plausible explanation I can give, she thought.

"Okay," Shangguan Qing replied, as he and Gui Mo supported Gui Jun on either side and slowly made their way out on the path she had just taken. Yu Zifeng and Zhang Yuchen glanced at each other and also helped Yu Zijin out.

"Can you seven manage to get down the mountain by yourselves?" Liu Dabao yelled, his voice lacking its usual strength. Indeed, not only Liu Dabao but many of those who had come to their rescue had been bitten and were now barely holding on.

"Captain, we can!"

"Good, rest for a while, and leave these snakes to us. Shangguan You, step forward."

"Yes, Captain."

Shangguan You was the only one among them who wasn’t too disheveled. While the others were covered in wounds, even Yu Zijin sporting many, she alone was unscathed.

"Why do you have realgar on you?"

"As a doctor, I always carry some of the most commonly used medicines. I am a practitioner of Chinese Medicine," Shangguan You raised an eyebrow and spoke lightly. This damned Liu Dabao. Now that the snakes have temporarily calmed down, he’s starting to find trouble with me. If he keeps pestering me, I’ll let the snakes swarm him and turn Liu Dabao into a snake-man.

"Do you have more realgar on you? Do you have any medicine for snake poison?"

"Yes."

"Someone over there is injured. Go over and neutralize the poison for them."

"Reporting to the Captain, my Medical Arts are still rudimentary. I’m not fully confident I can cure them, nor do I possess a license to practice medicine."

"But..." Shangguan You began, her voice tinged with reluctance. Why should I listen to Liu Dabao anyway?

"Save them first! We’ll talk about the rest later, and I trust you!" Liu Dabao staggered, struggling to remain standing, his lips turning slightly black.

"But..." Shangguan You started, somewhat hesitant.