CHAPTER 235: CHAPTER 235: MUTATION (2)_1

Slowly guiding the poison within his body, a flash of golden light pierced a small hole on the tip of Liu Dabao’s index finger. "Bring a small bowl here," Shangguan You instructed Deputy Battalion Commander Qian, while forcing the poison out of Liu Dabao’s body. The black poison drained out through the wound on the finger, drop by drop, until fresh red blood flowed. Only then did Shangguan You retract the Golden Needle.

After feeding Liu Dabao two Antidote Pills, treating the wounds on his hand, and giving him the antiseptic medicine, Shangguan You nodded with satisfaction. The poison was cured, but Liu Dabao would have to stay in bed for at least half a month. She was not so kind-hearted as to help Liu Dabao reduce the swelling; with such a swollen face, it would take at least half a month to subside. By the time Liu Dabao recovered, they would be leaving the military camp. Shangguan You was plotting to her satisfaction. Once anyone’s appearance changed or their physique was distorted, they would naturally wait until they recovered before showing their face. Unfortunately, Shangguan You greatly overestimated the importance Liu Dabao placed on his appearance.

"The poison has receded!" Liu Fu exclaimed in surprise when she entered again. She had only gone out for a moment, and the poison in Liu Dabao’s body had already receded. But if the poison had receded, why was his body still swollen?

"Yes, it’s cured. Shangguan You’s Medical Arts are truly divine; she can detoxify with just a few needles! Today I have truly witnessed the power of traditional Chinese medicine," Deputy Battalion Commander Qian spoke with equal astonishment. She had only inserted a few needles; how she guided the poison to the fingertip was the wondrous aspect of Chinese medicine.

"My Medical Arts are only half-finished, useful for minor ailments and pains, but unable to handle serious diseases or severe pains. Battalion Commander Liu’s poison is already cured. After resting for half a month, all the swelling on his face and body will completely disappear."

Shangguan You said lightly, not daring to accept nor feeling worthy of the title of divine healer. Her understanding of medical theory was limited. It was only the miraculous aspect of the Plum Blossom Divine Needle combined with her unique Spiritual Energy that allowed her to heal various diseases. If you really got into details, she would admit she was an amateur.

"Doesn’t he need to take any medicine? Is there no way to treat the swelling?" Yang Qian glanced at the completely changed Liu Dabao, asking with some confusion. If poison can be cured, can’t the swelling caused by the poison be treated? Or is this girl doing it on purpose?

"Just have him eat something light; Sister Qian, please help him with that. I can’t do anything about the swelling on his body, but perhaps Western medicine might," Shangguan You said with a faint smile. She would rather Liu Dabao not appear before her for half a month. How could she possibly cure Liu Dabao in one go? That would be a joke.

"Youyou, these serums, I’ve checked them again. They are not expired and have no problems. It should not be related to the serums but rather due to the poisons in his body," Liu Qian said, taking out the serums she had collected and identifying the ones that had been injected over the past three hours.

"I told you my Medical Arts are only half-finished, and you still didn’t believe me. Now you do," Shangguan You said with a light smile. She was absolutely certain the serum *was* expired; she was very clear about the principle of changing the packaging but not the contents. The dates on the outside were good, but who knew what was really inside? The inside can sometimes differ from the outside, just like the human heart.

"If you are half-finished, then what are these helpless doctors?" Deputy Battalion Commander Qian asked with a smirk.

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to the dorm to rest. I’m so tired," Shangguan You said indifferently. What did these doctors have to do with her? As long as it didn’t involve her father, she didn’t see the need to bother.

"Go on then. Tomorrow morning at six o’clock, be on time for training at the field. Pass the word along," Liu Dabao commanded, his voice strained and somewhat weak. He looked at Shangguan You with a strange gaze. He hadn’t fainted at all, merely been unable to speak. It wasn’t until she had cleared the poison from his body that he began to feel a bit better.

"Yes, Battalion Commander," Shangguan You responded, yawning. She then turned to leave, inwardly berating herself for being too hasty. If she had known Liu Dabao would wake up so quickly, she should have let him lie down a bit longer and suffer more. That pervert Liu Dabao wasn’t even out of bed yet and was already thinking about training tomorrow! One truly couldn’t use a normal mindset to comprehend Liu Dabao’s perverted thinking.

"Liu Qian, return all these serums," Liu Dabao ordered after watching Shangguan You leave. Though his body had not fully recovered, he knew clearly that his discomfort had begun only after he was injected with these serums. Shangguan You’s medicine was very effective and painless. He had seen the wounds on Gui Jun and the others; they had recovered their strength and could walk independently off the mountain after taking her medicine.

The others who were bitten by poisonous snakes hadn’t reacted as severely as he had. It only proved one thing: Shangguan You’s Medical Arts were superior, but she was deliberately not curing him completely in one go. It seemed his attempt to intimidate her yesterday had angered the girl, and she was subtly taking her revenge.

Liu Dabao shook his head. Although the swelling hadn’t subsided and it wasn’t pretty to walk out like that, appearance was not his concern since there was no major health issue.

If his body was alright, he would naturally continue training. He was somewhat looking forward to it—how surprised, regretful, and annoyed Shangguan You would be when she saw someone who wasn’t supposed to appear suddenly standing before her in the morning.

One had to admit, Liu Dabao also had a perverse sense of humor.

"Why? Do these serums indeed have problems?" Deputy Battalion Commander Qian asked doubtfully, looking at Liu Dabao’s swollen face. Since only he had tried this batch of serum, he would know best.

"Could it really be as Youyou said—that they were expired serums, which aggravated the toxins in your body? But the dates are all good. Why? Why is this happening?" Yang Qian’s hand trembled. She found it hard to believe at first, but then she slowly began to understand, suddenly realizing what was going on.

"Whether they are good or bad, return them all. Our troops can’t afford this kind of thing."

"Yes, I will report this matter to the Chief and ask him to contact the relevant department," Yang Qian said.

Shangguan You yawned as she headed back to the dormitory, but her mind lingered on the poison in Liu Dabao’s body. Why had there been such a sudden, strange change? Since Liu Dabao had taken her Antidote Pill, the poison in his body shouldn’t have transformed so astonishingly, should it? Could it be that the serum was not only expired but also had something else added to it, causing the changes in Liu Dabao’s entire body?