NOVEL WEB Chapter 447 Medicinal Effect
He just found it very interesting and had not expected that for such a long time, he had actually become a little white mouse in his hands.
But there was no choice; in the deep mountain forests, he had no better medical means, and also, he had always wondered about one thing: why, after coming here, did his system seem to have completely disappeared?
He wasn't clear whether the system was just asleep or if it had suddenly left him.
If that were the case, all the effort he had put in, along with the many arrangements he had made, would mean nothing once he returned. Then, how would he explain himself?
Now, he couldn't worry about that. Just as Ling'er had told him, at this moment, it was most important to preserve his own life.
He simply followed Ling'er's instructions and then applied some of the herbs to the wound while placing the rest in his mouth.
He chewed lightly, but immediately, a bitter taste surged to his heart.
Pain seemed to twist Lin Yi's features, which Ling'er naturally understood.
"I know this stuff must taste awful, but there is no other way," she said. "Bitter medicine is good for your health, so even if it tastes bad, you have to bear with it and swallow."
"But I was just thinking about something. If I eat it now, then, will it actually have any effect? And how long will the medicinal effect last?"
"Normally, within 10 minutes, it will surely take effect. Don't worry, I will help you monitor this."
"Can I, can I drink some water?"
"No, you absolutely cannot drink water with this medicinal effect. If you use water, it will produce a chemical agent inside that will neutralize some of the toxins, which means that the medicinal effect of the medicine will certainly not be achieved."
"Okay, I understand."
After hearing this, Lin Yi nodded vigorously because he did not dare doubt any of it.
Now, there was no way to question it all, and even if he did, nothing could be truly completed.
He wouldn't trust anyone else at the moment; the only one he could trust was Ling'er, who was now his sole reliance.
Finally, Lin Yi swallowed everything, but the bitter taste still echoed in his mouth.
He really wanted to grab a canteen and gulp down some water to relieve this temporary agony.
However, Ling'er had made it very clear that he must not drink water, at least not within the first 15 minutes, and even if he wanted to drink, he must endure.
At this time, Lin Yi felt as if there was a warm current surging through his body, and a sensation of burning heat slowly began to rise.
"Why, why do I feel so hot?" he asked.
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As he spoke, he looked up at Ling'er.
Ling'er furrowed her brows slightly and examined the wound carefully.
She noticed some black coloration starting to fade, which proved that the two toxins were beginning to neutralize each other in the body and that the combination process was bound to stimulate the human body.
Such high fever and temperature response were the most basic manifestation of this stimulation.
"Don't worry, the area has started to shrink. See?" she said.
After hearing this, Lin Yi looked down and, indeed, the color that had been pitch-black before was now noticeably lighter.
He checked the time; less than 5 minutes had passed since he took the medicine, which meant the medicinal effect was already working in his body.
"It seems effective after all. So based on this, do I no longer need to take the rest of the medicine?"
Lin Yi didn't want to eat any more, as the taste was unbearably awful and he had no wish to experience it a second time.
"Wait a bit and let's see how it goes," Ling'er suggested. "If it hasn't completely receded, you'll definitely need to take a second dose. But you won't have to take as much as before. I'll divide this into two portions. Later, taking just one should suffice."
With that, Ling'er bent down and began to meticulously divide the herbs on the ground into two portions.
Lin Yi didn't want to eat any of it, whether in one part or two. Even a mere mouthful was incredibly unpleasant for him.
Finally, he felt the feverish heat begin to subside.
"Hmm, I feel much better now," he admitted.
Lin Yi immediately reported his true condition to the other person, who, after a brief consideration, nodded in satisfaction. She then carefully examined his arm.
"Do you see? The color is completely gone now, which proves that the 'cat scratch herb' has taken effect on your body," she informed him.
"That's great. Then, does that mean I don't need to take a second dose of the medicine?"
"Based on the current situation, it shouldn't be necessary. However, I will still store these carefully, just in case we come across a similar situation in the future. Then we can use it straight away, and you probably won't find it as painful as this time," she reassured.
"Alright, Ling'er, no matter what, you've done a tremendous job," he praised. "Let's see how you've made a complete recovery now."
While speaking, he approached and began to show off the results, with Ling'er responding with just a nod and a smile.
It was the first time Lin Yi had truly experienced Ling'er's Immortal Kung Fu. He had never imagined before that a delicate and frail woman could be capable of such proficiency.
"This lady, you truly are a rarity in this world. Plus, being so far away, just one glance allowed you to identify the nature of the herbs and apply them correctly to the wound. Honestly, this is exceedingly rare even in our village," he marveled.
"Hehe, it was mostly a fluke. Also, I've read quite a lot before, so I've seen many things, and naturally, I came to understand the properties of these herbs," Ling'er modestly replied.