mtl008 Chapter 225 Poison is a tonic for me
Chapter 225 Poison is a tonic for me
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Mo turned and left, signaling the others to follow.
Thank you for your concern, but we can take care of ourselves.
Jiang Mo said without turning his head, "Have a safe journey."
Watching Jiang Mo and his group disappear into the thick fog, the blond man shook his head: "What a madman."
"Hey buddy, how about we follow them and check it out?" a young team member suggested. "They seem to really know the whereabouts of the Longevity Gu."
“No!” the blond man refused decisively. “We’ve already lost one person, and two more have been infected with the Bone-Eating Gu.”
"Our top priority now is to get out of this hellhole and ensure the safety of everyone else."
And so, the foreign research team returned home, while Jiang Mo and his group continued their advance into the depths of the Poison Valley.
As they ventured deeper, the surrounding poisonous fog grew thicker, and the shapes of the plants became increasingly bizarre.
Some plants will even actively attack passing creatures, spraying venom or extending thorny vines.
"Brother, this poisonous fog is getting stronger..." Zhang Chulan felt a little short of breath, even though he had already taken the antidote.
"Hang in there a little longer," Jiang Mo said. "We'll be at a place to rest soon."
Soon they arrived at a relatively open space.
In the center of the open space was a small pool of water, its surface an eerie purple, emitting wisps of steam.
"Rest here."
Jiang Mo put down his backpack and looked at the others. "This pool is called 'Purple Nether Spring,' and the water itself is poisonous."
"But the air near the pool is relatively clean because the Purple Nether Spring absorbs the surrounding toxic mist."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to rest.
Jiang Mo walked to the edge of the pool, squatted down, and reached out to touch the purple water.
"Big brother, be careful!" Zhang Chulan shouted.
Jiang Mo smiled slightly and fully immersed his palm in the water: "It's alright. For me, this water is actually a tonic."
As he spoke, he scooped up a handful of water and drank it directly.
"Lord Gu God!" Wei Duoduo exclaimed, "That's poisonous water!"
Jiang Mo wiped his mouth and stood up: "It is poison, that's true, but for me, it's the best tonic."
Everyone was shocked to see Jiang Mo acting as if nothing had happened.
Especially Feng Baobao, who had been quietly following behind the group and rarely spoke, but at this moment she was staring intently at Jiang Mo, her eyes flashing with an unusual light.
"Alright, let's get some rest." Jiang Mo looked around.
"It's getting late, so we'll spend the night here."
"Zhang Chulan, bring out your pots and pans. Tonight, everyone will try the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Hot Pot.'"
Zhang Chulan immediately perked up and quickly took out various cooking utensils from his backpack.
Jiang Mo then began collecting all sorts of strange plants and small creatures around him.
They were all put into a special bag.
Before long, a pot of soup emitting an eerie green glow was ready.
Various bizarrely shaped ingredients float on the surface of the soup, looking rather creepy.
"Is this... really edible?" Chen Duo looked at the pot of soup emitting a green glow with a doubtful expression.
“Of course,” Jiang Mo said with a smile, “Didn’t we already try it last time?”
"The materials used this time are more precious, and the results are even better."
Zhang Chulan couldn't wait any longer and picked up his chopsticks, grabbing something that looked like a mutated mushroom: "I'll go first!"
Under everyone's watchful eyes, he took a big bite, chewed a few times, and then his eyes lit up: "Delicious! Even better than last time!"
Wei Duoduo also mustered up her courage and took a bite, and found it to be incredibly delicious.
Seeing the expressions on the faces of the others, Chen Duo also cautiously ate a little.
I felt a warm current flow through my whole body as soon as I ate it.
Only Feng Baobao remained wary of the hot pot, not touching her chopsticks.
"Feng Baobao, have a taste, it's good for your health." Jiang Mo picked up a piece of unusual meat and placed it in Feng Baobao's bowl.
Feng Baobao hesitated for a moment, then picked up her chopsticks and took a small bite.
Suddenly, she felt an unprecedented sense of comfort, as if something inside her had been activated.
"How is it?" Jiang Mo observed Feng Baobao's reaction.
A strange light flashed in Feng Baobao's eyes, and she nodded: "Very good."
Jiang Mo smiled slightly, saying nothing more, but a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
The "Ten Thousand Poisons Hot Pot Feast" continued until late at night.
Everyone felt full of energy, and even their breathing was smoother than before.
"Alright, everyone, get some rest. I'll keep watch," Jiang Mo said.
The others soon fell into a deep sleep due to exhaustion and the effects of food.
Only Jiang Mo remained conscious, sitting cross-legged by the fire with his eyes closed, seemingly cultivating.
Late at night, a slight noise caught Jiang Mo's attention.
He opened his eyes and saw Feng Baobao quietly searching for something in the grass in the distance.
"What are you looking for?" Jiang Mo's voice suddenly rang in Feng Baobao's ear, startling her.
"I...I was just looking around," Feng Baobao explained nervously.
Jiang Mo squinted, his gaze falling on a peculiar flower held in Feng Baobao's hands: "Purple Soul Flower? Do you know what this is?"
Feng Baobao shook her head: "I don't know, I just think it's...very special."
Jiang Mo reached out and took the flower, then gently sniffed it.
"This flower is highly poisonous, but for certain people with special constitutions, it is a rare treasure."
Feng Baobao looked at Jiang Mo nervously: "Can...can I get it back?"
Jiang Mo smiled slightly and returned the flowers to Feng Baobao: "Of course."
"This flower has a special attraction for you, which means that your constitution is compatible with it."
"However, don't eat it without consulting a doctor. Let me check your constitution first."
Feng Baobao accepted the flowers, nodded gently, and then quickly returned to her resting place.
Jiang Mo watched Feng Baobao's retreating figure, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes.
This Feng Baobao seems to be even more special than he imagined, and her reaction to poisons is quite rare.
This is one of the reasons why he invited Feng Baobao to accompany him.
As night deepened, Jiang Mo closed his eyes again and continued his cultivation.
The Gu worms inside the body were unusually active in the environment of the Poison Valley.
He continuously absorbs the toxins around him and transforms them into energy for his cultivation.
In the early morning, the toxic fog seemed to grow even thicker, and the air itself carried a suffocating sense of oppression.
Jiang Mo was the first to wake up and found that the others were still fast asleep.
He didn't wake them, but slowly walked to the Purple Spring, scooped up a handful of water again, and drank it.
Instantly, a cool sensation spread from his throat throughout his body, making him feel incredibly refreshed.
"It really is a good product," Jiang Mo muttered to himself. "No wonder it's a specialty of Poison Valley."
Just then, he sensed someone approaching.
Turning around, I saw it was Feng Baobao.
She stood not far away, staring intently at the purple liquid in Jiang Mo's hand.
"Would you like to try some?" Jiang Mo smiled slightly and gestured for Feng Baobao to come over.