Chapter 190: Elixir
The color of the soup is brown.
It has a faint sweet aroma.
A scarlet glow emanates from the soup, like sparks from a burning firewood, except these sparks are scarlet in color.
Bai Wei picked up the spoon, hesitated for a moment, and reluctantly took a sip.
Monsters are also animals, albeit larger ones. In ancient times, people ate tiger penis and saw a bear as an additional meal. Naturally, there's no reason why one couldn't eat a Chimera. The taste of cooked fish eyes is quite good.
“...The taste is surprisingly similar to purple rice porridge.”
He took a sip, but as soon as the liquid touched his lips, a slight tingling sensation coursed through his forehead.
Bai Wei noticed that his own pupils began to change color in the mirror.
It wasn't bloodshot, but rather the iris gradually changing.
La~ La La La La...
A song also reached his ears, very light, very faint, and distant. It wasn't very clear, without lyrics, just a chant.
It was as if Tiamat's singing voice from the sea of origin, calling for love and peace. It wasn't aggressive or bloodthirsty, but distant and ethereal.
The singing pierced through his mind like a finger, gently stirring his brain matter. Even though the movements were gentle, it continuously clouded his consciousness.
The tingling sensation gradually subsided, and after half a minute, the feeling finally eased slightly.
“It's indeed the Scarlet Curse... and it's not even December yet.”
“And the Scarlet Curse phenomenon can actually be utilized?”
“Once this thing materializes, it becomes a biological weapon against certain races within the alliance.”
Bai Wei glanced at the soup, his eyes filled with both disgust and apprehension.
He had no interest in taking a second sip and poured the soup directly under the cherry blossom sapling in the courtyard.
After taking a sip, he could clearly perceive the contamination and erosion of his consciousness caused by the Scarlet Curse. Even after a few minutes, there was still a slight ringing in his ears, similar to the dizziness experienced after intense gaming.
Bai Wei had never been infected with the Scarlet Curse before because of his high level of secrecy. However, after close contact, he realized the impact and mutation this curse brought. Even he was affected, let alone those witches and dark races that had yet to awaken.
Bai Wei stood up, his body swaying like a drunk person.
I am an emperor, such a curse is nothing serious...
There are still a few fragments of the Heroic Spirit Principle left, and they should be able to suppress it soon enough.
However, even after half an hour, Bai Wei did not feel any improvement. The impact of the Scarlet Curse was more profound than he had anticipated.
Suppressing the discomfort with determination, he hailed a taxi and headed straight for the hospital.
In the hospital office, Kurosawa Yaka had just finished her rounds when a figure rushed into the office, acting rudely and hastily.
She frowned at first, but her expression softened slightly after recognizing the person. "Mr. Bai, this is a public place, please mind your manners.”
“I'll try to next time." Bai Wei covered his eyes and found a seat. "I'm here to see a doctor."
Kurosawa was surprised. "You seemed perfectly healthy before... I'm an internal medicine doctor, so if you have any eye discomfort, you should see an ophthalmologist or an otolaryngologist."
“It's not my eyes that are uncomfortable.”
"Is it a case of food poisoning?" Kurosawa asked calmly. "Did you register? Show me your proof."
"No..."
"Mr. Bai, this is a hospital. You need to register first. If you're unsure, you can ask someone else for help. The nurses here have a good impression of you," Kurosawa teased.
"This illness isn't quite suitable for registration," Bai Wei lowered his right hand, looking up with red eyes at Kurosawa Yaka.
Doctor Kurosawa's smile instantly vanished, his expression stiffening, and he abruptly stood up. "You..."
"Doctor, do I still have a chance?"
Kurosawa immediately closed the door and returned to the chair. "Don't move!"
She scolded and began to examine, collecting blood samples herself and adding reagents for observation.
After more than ten minutes, Kurosawa Yaka put away the instrument. "How did you get this illness? Clearly..."
"It's not even December yet?" Bai Wei leaned against the chair, weakly.
"...Hmm." Kurosawa Yaka nodded.
"I did a little experiment, but it went wrong. Turns out this illness is really terrifying," Bai Wei smiled. "I just wanted to experience what they went through, and also test out a hypothesis..."
"Nonsense!" Kurosawa Yaka scolded. "Luckily it's not serious. If it were, you could have lost your life."
"Can it be treated?" Bai Wei spread his hands.
Kurosawa Yaka rubbed his forehead with his hand. "Under normal circumstances, a mild case like yours would take at most a week to recover on its own, but..."
It's only two more days until December, and by then the condition is highly likely to worsen.
Kurosawa thought for a moment. "You should at least rest at home for ten days, and avoid moonlight at night."
"Isn't that too much trouble?"
"Trouble is better than losing your life!"
"No, really, there's no need for so much trouble," Bai Wei shook his head. "Isn't there another way?"
Kurosawa Yaka paused with her fingertips, thinking of an answer. She turned her head to look at Bai Wei. "Do you want to use a special medication?"
"You should have prepared more than one, right?" Bai Wei said.
"Yes, I do have more," Kurosawa asked, "But... are you sure?"
"I'm not sure, but I want to give it a try," Bai Wei sat up straight. "If it works on me too..."
Kurosawa fell silent. "I'm not sure if it will work on you."
"This special medication of yours isn't using poison to counteract poison, is it?"
"No... If you choose to use it, it's certainly beneficial for me too, but there are still risks," Kurosawa Yaka said. "Since your case is mild, as long as the dosage is controlled properly, there won't be any side effects."
"Okay, let's give it a try," Bai Wei rubbed his forehead with his hand. "I have a terrible headache right now. Someone has been singing in my ear for a long time, nonstop. I really wish I could snatch her microphone and give it to Pang
"It's priceless. Just say whether you want it or not."
"If you guarantee its authenticity, then I definitely want it."
Bai Wei signed his name and pressed his thumb for fingerprinting.
"Just eat it."
"I thought it was an injectable medicine." Bai Wei said, "It is said that the absorption effect in the gastrointestinal tract is the poorest, better to inject."
"You can also insert it from your ass, I don't mind." Kurosawa Yaka said, "Absorption in the colon is more effective."
Bai Wei picked up the potion, held it in his hand and examined it. It was a capsule that felt hard when held.
The capsule was like a small thumb-sized candy ball, with a round, golden outer layer and a red dot inside.
Looking at it, although it was processed, Bai Wei felt a strong sense of familiarity. Could it be...
"What are you staring at? Just eat it." Kurosawa Yaka urged.
Bai Wei tilted his head and swallowed it. The potion passed through his throat, releasing a warm glow instantly upon entering his mouth.
He was certain, this was not some kind of potion, but...
【Golden Tree Dew Drops】
【Production Method: Five drops of Golden Tree Resin + one drop of Sacred Sage Marrow】
The basic effect is to remove all abnormal states... The additional effects vary depending on the added 'Sacred Sage' marrow, allowing for different effects.
Some can gain limitless magic power for a short period, some can achieve continuous health recovery, some can increase energy levels, some can cause self-explosion, and some can enhance resistance.
【Golden Tree Dew Drops】
