C19 Humanshaped Detoxification Pill!

Chapter Eleven: The Human-Shaped Detoxification Pill

Amidst the gaze of onlookers, Lin Xi gently offered a spoonful of Green Ape Bone and Flesh Soup, brimming with the rich essence of meat and blood, to the lips of Reed, as if feeding a child.

"Take it slow, don't scald yourself..."

Reed was well aware that he wasn't fortunate enough to consume a piece of Green Ape meat; he could only hope for a small sip of the broth.

But that would suffice.

Xi had given him the first spoonful of soup. Now that Xi was prospering, he remembered Reed's kindness. Xi was his brother.

Tears welled up in Reed's eyes as he took a modest sip of the soup.

Then he gently pushed Lin Xi's hand away.

"Xi, you eat. I can't handle this..."

Lin Xi understood that Reed simply couldn't endure the energy contained in that spoonful of soup. Forcing it down could harm him.

"Well, Xi's got his fill, so you just savor it slowly..."

Lin Xi ladled a substantial chunk of the Green Ape Bone and Flesh from the pot, bones and all, and brought it to his mouth.

Boom!

The succulent meat burst into his esophagus, sliding down smoothly.

In his mind, the drop of Green Dew that had been forming for so long continued to rotate slowly amidst the purple light, unchanged.

But then, Lin Xi felt the soup transform into a torrent of essence energy, eagerly drawn in by the flickering purple light. As the essence energy left his stomach, Lin Xi noticed it was tinged with a rich black hue.

Previously, everything he ate turned into a green essence energy. Now, amidst the rolling green essence, dense black Qi swirled unexpectedly. He didn't understand why the Green Ape Bone and Flesh Soup had this effect, but feeling no discomfort and only a moment of surprise, he didn't dwell on it.

Just then, the drop of Green Dew on the eaves solidified almost instantly, becoming a perfectly round, smooth, jade-like orb, devoid of any blackness, and gracefully dropped down.

Boom!

The sensation of green dew seeping into his skull was exhilarating, nearly driving him to roar with delight.

At that moment, he was shaking uncontrollably, desperate to scream, but though his mouth was agape, no words came out. He could feel his strength surging wildly through his veins and bones.

The power of six pythons!

At the peak of the middle stage for a Realm of Might Warrior!

Bring it on, insult me! Thrash me! I can hardly wait!

At that moment, all eyes were fixed on Lin Xi, eager to see if a miracle would unfold on his quaking form, which resembled a tree struck by lightning.

Crash!

A sudden noise startled everyone, drawing their gaze.

Reed, who had sipped a bit of the soup just moments before, now lay sprawled on the ground, having toppled his chair in the process.

The crowd was dumbfounded, staring at Reed, foaming at the mouth, his body blackened and convulsing, his eyes rolling back as if he were on the brink of death.

"Seriously? Just a sip of soup and Reed's down for the count? Surely a broth made from a Level Three Green Ape isn't that potent?"

"It's not the soup's fault; it must be poisoned. Look at him, doesn't that look like poisoning?"

Ah! Ah! Ah!

A chorus of gasps and cries of horror echoed as everyone struggled to believe what they were seeing.

Any warrior with a bit of experience could see that Reed was indeed poisoned.

Feng Buyi watched Lin Xi, who was also trembling and appeared to be rolling his eyes, with a sense of deep satisfaction.

A comeback, huh? I'd like to see you try.

So many people wish for your demise.

The only source of frustration for him was that he couldn't take Lin Xi's soon-to-be lifeless body to discover the secrets it might hold.

He couldn't help but glance at his son, Feng Jiaju.

Feng Jiaju's lips twisted into a smug smile, his attention not on Lin Xi, but on Lu Xiaoyun.

Lu Xiaoyun's expression was a complex tapestry of emotions as she watched Lin Xi intently, her eyes devoid of any previous scorn or disdain.

Feng Jiaju could discern a glimmer of pity and concern in Lu Xiaoyun's eyes.

"This wretched woman, her mind changes so swiftly. After today, you'll be nothing more than a toy to me..."

Feng Jiaju felt as though his hair was turning green with envy. His disappointment and loathing for Lu Xiaoyun surged, and his desire to eliminate Lin Xi intensified.

Uncle Lin was at his wit's end. He rushed forward, unsure of how to help Lin Xi, who was shivering and rolling his eyes back.

That morning, he had dispatched his men to the Lin family's old house to gather intelligence. Once he learned everything about Lin Xi, he reconsidered his stance and decided to see him in a new light. From today onwards, he planned to promote him to the position of second shopkeeper.

Neither Young Master Lin Dong nor Mistress Lin Qiu could halt Lin Xi's meteoric rise. What could they possibly do?

Should they continue to antagonize Lin Xi, or would their own resolve prove stronger?

It seemed the Patriarch was also taking a different approach this time.

So, in a bid to curry favor with Lin Xi, he even allowed him to dine in the main hall in front of all the distinguished guests.

But fate turned on a dime. Reed took one sip of the soup and was poisoned. It seemed he wouldn't last long before succumbing.

Reed's death was one thing, but Lin Xi's was another matter entirely!

If the Patriarch intervened, would he still have his head on his shoulders?

Holding Lin Xi, Uncle Lin was on the verge of tears:

"Lin Xi, what's wrong with you? Are you poisoned too? Someone call for help! Is there a doctor or alchemist here? Hurry and save him!"

The Feng family and the Hua family members remained still.

Even Lu Xincheng, who had previously been so keen to shield Lin Xi from Qiao Huimin, did nothing.

A living Lin Xi had to be won over, to gain his favor.

But what use was Lin Xi if he were dead?

At that moment, a formidable figure stood up and strode towards Lin Xi's table.

"It's Qin Sihuang, the Second Chieftain of the Wild Wolf Mercenary Group, a formidable Martial Master from the Realm of Essence. Renowned for his medical expertise, he's saved many of his men from the brink of death after battles with demonic beasts!"

"Yes, perhaps only the Second Chieftain has the skill to neutralize the poison afflicting Lin Xi!"

Murmurs spread among the crowd. Some resented Qin Sihuang for his unnecessary interference, while others were hopeful that he could perform a miraculous revival.

Qin Sihuang crouched before Reed, examining his face and checking his pulse. Shaking his head, he rose to his feet and silently returned to his seat.

In that moment, as Uncle Lin shook him vigorously, a flash of purple sparked in Lin Xi's eyes. With a shudder, he broke free from Uncle Lin's hold and lunged for Reed on the ground.

The Green Dew, formed from the immense energy of the Level Three Green Ape meat, had propelled him to the power of six pythons without question.

Since it was his first time consuming the flesh of a Level-3 demon beast, the energy released by the Green Dew was overwhelming, bringing him to the cusp of the seventh python's power. With just a bit more energy, he could break through to the late Warrior stage.

But the prolonged energy surge made it difficult for Lin Xi to control his own body.

He witnessed everything that transpired after Reed was poisoned, realizing that the plot against him had already been set in motion.

There wasn't even time to consider why he, too, poisoned with a far greater dose than Reed, exhibited no symptoms.

The instant he regained control of his body, Lin Xi threw himself toward Reed, unwilling to let his only brother at the Lucky Mug, and indeed in Rosehaven, perish.

Reed had taken beatings for him and stolen demon beast meat, suffering greatly each time, yet he never once thought to turn his back on Lin Xi.

Reed was a brother he was duty-bound to protect, alongside Chef Lin and Ke'er.

"Reed, wake up. Tell Xi how you're feeling. What do you need me to do, huh? Should I go right now and slaughter those brutes who've hurt you? Reed, Reed..."

In that moment, Lin Xi resembled a frenzied tiger, clutching Reed, his hair standing on end, his rage evaporating the tears in his eyes.

"Can anyone tell me what poison has afflicted Reed? Is there any hope for him?"

Lin Xi, with a roar, charged toward every elder and expert he believed could save his brother, Reed.

"Please, I beg you to save him. He's my brother, and he's all I have. If you can cure him, I'll do anything you ask. Senior, please, save him!"

Each expert Lin Xi approached could only shake their heads in resignation.

The second-in-command of the Wild Wolf Mercenary Group watched Lin Xi with a mix of sadness and admiration, shaking his head with a rueful smile.

"Brother, it's no use. This poison, known as Crane Top Red, is incurable. Not just here in Rosehaven, but even the alchemists from Rosehaven City likely couldn't cure it. And even if there were a cure, by the time it arrived and was prepared, it would be too late."

"Ah!"

Despair overtook Lin Xi as tears streamed down his face, and he bellowed at the crowd.

"Who did this? If you have a grudge, come at me! To poison my brother to death, your hearts are so cold and ruthless!"

After his outburst, he suddenly paused.

"It has to be Lin Erpo! Lin Erpo, show yourself! If I don't make you pay today, I'll renounce my own surname!"

Enraged, he was about to storm into the kitchen.

At that moment, the Second Chief and the experts from the three major families exchanged shocked glances.

Reed had barely sipped the soup before he was on the brink of death.

Yet Lin Xi had not only drunk a large spoonful but also consumed a hefty portion of the Azure Ape's flesh.

Before, no one had noticed, but now that Reed's fate seemed sealed, all eyes turned to Lin Xi.

Lu Xin City was the first to rush over, seizing Lin Xi's shoulders, his hands trembling with emotion.

"My nephew, how can you be completely unaffected?"

It was an inconceivable miracle.

In Rosehaven Town, there was no known antidote for Crane Top Red.

Even a Martial Master from the Realm of Essence would succumb to such a poison.

Yet, after ingesting the toxic flesh and soup of the Azure Ape, Lin Xi was unharmed.

Lu Xin City surmised that Lin Xi must have not only experienced an extraordinary stroke of luck but also possessed an extraordinary constitution.

This individual's constitution is impervious to all manner of toxins; no poison can harm them.

Imagine the power they would wield once fully grown—wouldn't that be something to behold?

Qin Sihuang quickly stepped forward, his eyes blazing, and seized the emotionally overwhelmed Lin Xi.

"Brother, it's rare to find someone like you in the world these days. I, Qin Sihuang, am proud to call you my brother. Don't panic, Reed might still be saved!"

Despite Lin Xi's formidable strength, equivalent to that of the sixth serpent, he was powerless in Qin Sihuang's grip.

"Brother..."

To think that the renowned deputy leader of the Wild Wolf Mercenary Group wanted to be his brother.

Lin Xi wasn't concerned about that. To him, anyone who treated him with genuine kindness could be his brother. Titles and status were irrelevant.

"What? What did you say, Brother Qin? Reed is still alive?"

Qin Sihuang took Reed into his arms.

"Bite your wrist and feed him your blood. It might just save his life. Hurry!"