Chapter 121

Dalton Kolun panicked completely.

Compared to his previous repeated attempts, he still couldn't break through the beast blockade, could only rely on luck, and even when asking Lin Ke for help he was still flustered.

The poisoned girl who collapsed was named Andrea Norman, and she was from the same hometown as Dalton Kolun.

At the academy, the two kept in touch quite frequently.

Until five brothers angrily quit the Newblood Mutual Aid Society, their contact only then gradually dwindled.

But their relationship remained.

In this Two Districts Grand Comparison, upon entering this world, Dalton Kolun and Andrea Norman were randomly teleported to an adjacent area.

After the chance encounter, the two immediately teamed up and traveled together.

Later they encountered two more members of the Newblood Mutual Aid Society, Lutz Berry and Bamir Barwes.

Both were old acquaintances of Dalton Kolun; they had interacted before, and their relationship was once good.

Later Dalton Kolun fell out with the Newblood Mutual Aid Society, and their relations turned cold.

Andrea Norman mediated, persuading Dalton Kolun to agree to team up with the two, mutually assisting each other.

After that, while the four were exploring to complete main and side quests, they accidentally discovered a stone shaped like a giant egg.

Out of curiosity, they took photos, observed, even touched it to feel its texture, wondering if they could chip off a piece for sample analysis.

Then they were frantically chased by six giant beasts.

During this, Dalton Kolun was accidentally struck by a giant beast's tail, his left arm broken on the spot, and he fell to the ground.

It was Andrea Norman who, disregarding her own safety, turned back and promptly rescued Dalton Kolun from under the beast's hooves.

Now, Andrea Norman had been poisoned for unknown reasons, and Dalton Kolun felt he ought to repay the favor by rescuing her.

Thus he begged again: "Boss, save me! Save Andrea!"

Yes, this is Dalton Kolun's method of rescuing Andrea Norma.

Seek the boss's aid.

There's nothing the boss can't solve.

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Dalton Kolun firmly remembered Lynn Hewitt's words.

Lin Ke did not panic along with Dalton Kolun.

Steady as ever, he first set up the round flying disc scrying device and four scrying puppets.

Then he gave Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke a look, signaling her to be on guard against the other two Newblood Mutual Aid Society members.

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke understood, immediately slapped her chest, righteous fervor, and declared loudly: "Rest assured, I'll definitely keep an eye on those two shifty-eyed guys!"

This remark was not only powerful in its impact, but also extremely insulting.

Lutz Berry stopped Bamir Barwes, who was about to speak out in rebuttal and argument, said nothing, automatically stepped aside, and took on watch duty.

During the escape from the valley, Lutz Berry had witnessed Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's madness and formidable firepower, so he dared not provoke her.

Report.

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke, beaming with pride, shouted, "Mission accomplished, requesting further instructions."

Well, this boss is playing again.

With the matter at hand, Lin Ke casually replied, "Thanks for your trouble. Please watch my back, Miss Ai Rui Si."

Yes, sir.

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke never expected to get a response, and instantly beamed with joy.

Even her sister refuses to join her in role‑playing games!

After Lin Ke had arranged everything, he then stepped forward, under Dalton Kolun's urgent pleading gaze, to check Andrea Norman's condition.

First he checked vital signs: breathing, pulse, and heartbeat.

Next he lifted her eyelids to examine the pupils' shape and size, whether they were equal and round, and how responsive they were to light.

Then he took out simple equipment from his pack and drew blood for testing.

Under field conditions, these are all the checks and tests Lin Ke can currently perform.

Then, without hesitation, he cast a water‑system detox spell and a wood‑system detox spell.

Zero‑tier sorcery had a noticeable effect…… but it wasn't enough.

Andrea Norman's bluish lip color faded slightly, but her complexion remained purplish.

Obviously, the poison she suffered was not an ordinary toxin but a preternatural one.

Relying solely on zero‑tier sorcery, it could hardly be undone.

To rescue Andrea Norman, without even clarifying the toxin's mechanism, at least we need to find a suitable treatment.

This takes time.

And Andrea Norman obviously doesn't have that much time; if left untreated and without any external aid,

Lin Ke then cast two zero‑tier spells: a water‑system hydration spell and a wood‑system revitalization spell.

The hydration spell continuously draws water elements into the target's body, replenishing the fluids consumed by the organs as they resist the toxin.

The revitalization spell continuously draws wood elements into the target's body, transforming them into vitality to nourish the organs so they are not overly depleted.

This is a supportive measure, a stopgap to buy time for treatment.

Lin Ke unfolded his simple alchemy equipment and quickly tested the blood sample.

After the procedure, while waiting for the test results, Lin Ke asked, "Think carefully—did she encounter any special circumstances, or do anything out of the ordinary?"

Dalton Kolun didn't know why Lin Ke asked that, but he sensed there must be a reason, so he racked his own brain while urging, "You guys hurry up and think, then tell the boss."

Toward Lutz Berry and Bamir Barwes, Dalton Kolun had no patience, snarling, "If you delay things, just see how I'll deal with you!"

Bamir Barwes's explosive temper was barely contained.

We both have the same low fifth-tier aptitude, but just because you, Dalton Kolun, are willing to be someone's lackey doesn't mean I, Bamir Barwes, am!

Linke Grand is just a medium fourth-tier aptitude; his grades are only slightly better now, and how things will turn out later remains to be seen.

Why should I have to lower my voice and be submissive too?

Upon opening their mouth, they immediately wanted to spit it back out.

Lutz Berry again stopped Bamir Barwes and earnestly told Dalton Kolun, 'Rest assured, Andrea is our companion; we won't waste time.'

While saying, Lutz Berry glared fiercely at Bamir Barwes, applying pressure to make them also voice their stance.

A few days ago, when the Para Wizard first summoned them, his favoritism toward Linke Grand and Mo Li Kidman was clear to Lutz Berry, who also remembered it clearly.

Lutz Berry believes Bamir Barwes remembers just as clearly.

Even, it's precisely because they remember it clearly that they feel resentful.

But what time is it now?

It's the critical moment to rescue Andrea Norman, not let her be eliminated so early!

How can one act recklessly without regard for consequences?

If the rescue is delayed, even affecting the Para Wizard's bet, who will bear this responsibility?

You, Bamir Barwes, are seeking death yourself; don't drag me into it!

Bamir Barwes was startled by Lutz Berry's sinister gaze, came to, murmured a few words, swallowed what they originally wanted to say, and changed their words to: 'Me too.'

After saying that, the two fell into deep thought.

Lin Ke didn't bother with Dalton Kolun, Lutz Berry, and Bamir Barwes's exchange, and gave Andrea Norman another dose of water replenishment technique and vitality restoration technique.

'Report.'

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke suddenly spoke up, not knowing whether they were joking or had serious business.

Lin Ke had previously gone along once, found the effect pretty good, this time continued to cooperate, saying: 'Just say if there's something; no need to ask for permission.'

'I have a universal antitoxin; maybe it'll help.'

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke didn't expect Linke Grand to also cooperate, overjoyed, extremely happy, their smile becoming even more radiant.

Dalton Kolun's grim face forms a stark contrast.

People's joys and sorrows are never mutually understandable.

'Boss...'

Lin Ke hadn't spoken yet, Dalton Kolun's eyes showed pleading, looking at Lin Ke, wanting to speak but stopping.

Ignoring Dalton Kolun's pleading, Lin Ke refused Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's goodwill and gave a reasonable justification:

'The market price of a universal antitoxin is 128 standard first-grade Magic Stones, which Andrea Norman cannot afford.'

'If the academy uses this as an excuse to deprive Andrea Norman of their eligibility, it would be better not to rescue them, just let the academy transfer them out.'

'Why waste a universal antitoxin?'

Dalton Kolun had to admit Lin Ke's words made sense, the light in their eyes gradually faded.

'Pauper.'

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke muttered softly, making a weird face at Dalton Kolun, who glared angrily upon hearing it.

If it weren't for teaming up with Linke Grand, Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke wouldn't bother with these people.

Half-bloods are naturally allies with Newbloods.

But not all Newbloods meet the standard to be allies of half-bloods.

For example, Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's sister, plus a dozen close female friends, only one is a Selin Wizard from Storm Sea, while the rest are all noble ladies from the major half-blood families of the Ruiwosith Special Zone.

Lin Ke once again checked Andrea Norman's vital signs, estimating the toxin hasn't yet reached heart or brain, so there's no immediate danger to life.

However, we still need to hurry.

Lin Ke again looked at the blood sample being tested, feeling quite helpless.

The equipment is too simple.

If it were in the underground third-floor lab, results would come out in less than a minute.

'I've thought of it.'

At this moment, Dalton Kolun suddenly exclaimed happily, 'Boss, I've thought of it. Andrea ate a fruit they picked half a day ago.'

Lin Ke hearing that, was utterly speechless.

This is just too intellectually insulting!

In an unfamiliar world where one is unfamiliar with the land, they actually dare to casually eat things here.

What were they thinking?

'This is just too brain-dead!'

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke didn't hide contempt like Lin Ke did, but expressed it directly.

The wording was also very direct.

Not at all considering the person's dignity.

Dalton Kolun's face flushed red, because back then they also didn't stop Andrea Norman.

Calling them brain-dead, the two are equally brain-dead!

'Far or not? If it's not far, take me there.'

Lin Ke suppressed the sudden urge to give up rescuing, and asked.

'Not far, it's right over there.'

Dalton Kolun looked around, pointed in a direction, and said, 'It's about 3 kilometers from here.'

'Let's go.'

Lin Ke without a word directly pulled Dalton Kolun up, having them lead the way.

Anyway, the blood test results will take a while; just waiting isn't an option.

Lin Ke came up with several plans.

First, find that fruit and test its toxicity;

Second, try to see if an antidote can be found within three steps.

Both were fast; they reached the destination in less than two minutes.

A patch of low shrubs.

Scattered bright red fruits hung on the branches, looking appetizing.

Lin Ke decisively held his breath, not inhaling the very faint, barely noticeable scent.

This shrubbery is problematic.

Lin Ke gestured for Dalton Colin to stay back.

He put on a pair of silk gloves and carefully plucked a fruit.

He cast a wood-element detox spell on the fruit.

A slight reaction appeared; white specks surfaced on the fruit's skin.

This is a flexible use of the wood-element detox spell, which can provoke a stress response revealing the toxicity of plant-based poisons.

He placed the fruit in a sample bag, then picked several more fruits and snapped off some shrub leaves, twigs, and roots, storing each separately.

This delayed-action toxic plant is interesting; Lin Ke intends to take it back for thorough study.

After finishing those researcher‑instinct tasks, Lin Ke got down to business, observing the other plants around the shrubbery.

"Pomona Sprout's botanical talent" was timely activated.

Upon seeing a small white flower hidden beneath the shrubs, Lin Ke felt a stir and his intuition kicked in.

"It's you."

Lin Ke trusted his intuition and instinct, and immediately began sampling the small white flower.

To avoid completely destroying the ecosystem, Lin Ke left a few of the white flowers in place, uprooting the rest.

"Let's go back."

Seeing Dalton Colin sweating anxiously, Lin Ke was somewhat speechless.

Andrea Norman isn't really going to die; is there such a rush?

After another minute or so, the two returned to where Andrea Norman had collapsed.

In that time, the toxin had clearly spread.

Andrea Norman's face showed an increasingly deep purplish-blue hue.

"Boss..."

Dalton Colin grew even more anxious upon seeing that.

"Don't panic."

Lin Ke remained calm, glanced at the blood sample still being tested, found that the results had come out, but they didn't specify the toxin's exact components.

According to the test results, a symptomatic treatment plan could be given.

Whether it will work is uncertain.

Nevertheless, this result was still helpful to Lin Ke, giving him more confidence.

He took another blood sample, simply processed it, and set it aside for later use.

He also took two of the small white flowers, sterilized them, then crushed, dissolved, and extracted them to obtain an extract.

After that, it entered the realm of pharmaceutics and alchemical potions.

After a series of dazzling operations, Lin Ke successfully obtained a vial of serum.

At this point there was no time to test the serum's potency.

Andrea Norman couldn't wait that long.

Anyway, if it can't cure her, we might as well try.

Lin Ke took a syringe, drew the serum into it, expelled the air,

then injected it into Andrea Norman's jugular vein.

After the crude rescue, whether Andrea Norman lives or dies,

is left to heaven's will!

(End of Chapter)