Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

The reaction of everyone was as expected by Xu Xingguang.

When she spoke again, she resumed a flat and straightforward tone: ”I suspect a mysterious organization or country is secretly researching this mutated species, though I haven’t yet figured out their intentions. But it certainly isn’t anything good.”

Xu Xingguang lifted her chin, facing Ye Mingluo and other renowned doctors, she spoke sincerely: ”You are all luminaries and authorities in the field of medicine, and I believe you possess not only exceptional healing skills but also a compassionate heart to serve humanity. Today, I have gathered you here in hopes that when you encounter the Corpse Centipede, you can follow my upcoming procedure to help patients extract the parasitic organism and destroy it.”

She did not intend to keep her skills secret.

Openly performing the operation to remove the Corpse Centipede was a matter of national strength and benefiting the people. In dealing with major issues, Xu Xingguang was very clear-headed.

Having lived so many lives, she had long realized one truth—

The strength of an individual is not true strength. The strength of a nation is true strength.

Only when the strong live in a powerful nation can they maximize their value. But if such a person is born in a weak nation, it would be a tragedy.

Seeing that Medicine Farmer Star was willing to selflessly share the extraction techniques of the Corpse Centipede, Luo Xiangyue looked at her with eyes full of respect.

Not only those who go to the battlefield are heroes.

As a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and a doctor, Medicine Farmer Star is willing to share her secret techniques with the world for free, making her a deserving hero.

Ye Mingluo, after hearing Xu Xingguang’s words, felt his youthful spirit burning fiercely, desperate to break through the glass wall and kneel before Medicine Farmer Star to apprentice under her.

After informing everyone about the origins and harms of the Corpse Centipede, Xu Xingguang stopped speaking further.

She extended her hand wearing sterile rubber gloves, opened a syringe, and drew a few drops of dark red liquid from a transparent medicine bottle.

That substance looked like flowing blood, but it was denser than blood.

Ye Mingluo became curious about the red liquid.

What is that substance?

In the next moment, Xu Xingguang opened her mouth to clarify for them: ”The Corpse Centipede has extremely tenacious vitality; ordinary anesthesia and poisons cannot kill it. Only An Shen Wood Resin can temporarily induce its coma.”

”But this substance is very rare. I acquired it by chance from an old lady. If you encounter the Corpse Centipede in the future, you can contact me through Lanzhong Auction House to purchase An Shen Wood Resin. However, it is very expensive and cannot be given away for free.”

Xu Xingguang did not specify how expensive it was.

She was generous in making her technique public to the entire medical community, but the money she needed to earn must still be earned.

Upon hearing the words ’An Shen Wood,’ both Ye Mingluo and Huo Wen’an trembled in spirit, exchanging a look with each other, seeing shock in each other’s eyes.

First, there was Ice Crystal Grass, then Pink Widow, and now there was An Shen Wood Resin.

Medicine Farmer Star truly brings one surprise after another.

An Shen Wood refers to a legendary divine medicine mentioned in ”Ancient Medicine Transmission,” which even ancient miraculous doctors hadn’t seen. Ye Mingluo wouldn’t naively believe Medicine Farmer Star’s words.

What old lady, Medicine Farmer Star is probably that old lady!

But regardless, as long as Medicine Farmer Star can offer An Shen Wood Resin, she is a precious gem worth connecting with.

Xu Xingguang calmly injected that syringe of red liquid into Xiahou Huai Gui’s body, narrating in a peaceful tone: ”Next, we must locate the hiding place of the Corpse Centipede within the shortest time and extract it from the patient’s body.”

After saying this, Xu Xingguang removed the syringe from Xiahou Huai Gui’s arm and handed it to the assistant doctor nearby.

The doctor was unaware of what An Shen Wood was, but he could guess its precious nature.

Thinking that the syringe still contained residual An Shen Wood Resin, he felt it was precious and rare.

He decided to keep it, as it might still be useful.

As soon as An Shen Wood Resin was injected into Xiahou Huai Gui’s body, Xiahou Huai Gui immediately fell into a deep sleep. At the moment his eyes closed, his limbs suddenly spasmed eerily.

Xu Xingguang silently retreated into the corner, and seeing this, the assistant doctors followed her, standing far away.

They feared the horrific parasite would emerge from Xiahou Huai Gui’s body and turn to parasitize them.

Xiahou Huai Gui was wearing only shorts, and through the glass window, everyone could clearly see something wriggling intensely beneath his skin.

It was like a snake lurking beneath his skin, sliding rapidly.

The ’Corpse Centipede’ obviously felt the intrusion of An Shen Wood Resin and sensed danger, instinctively activating its defense mechanism.

The ’Corpse Centipede’ had long merged with Xiahou Huai Gui; in its frantic struggle, it manipulated Xiahou Huai Gui’s body to ’sit up.’

Staring at the bizarre form of Xiahou Huai Gui, everyone present was terrified, not daring to let out even a breath.

”Bang!”

Xiahou Huai Gui fell back onto the operating table with his back facing upward, and Ye Mingluo clearly saw countless tentacle-like things wriggling on Xiahou Huai Gui’s back.

This made Xiahou Huai Gui look like a snake nest nurturing a serpent swarm.

Even Ye Mingluo, who was bold and well-informed, felt his scalp tingle at this scene.

Huo Wen’an was witnessing Xiahou Huai Gui’s symptoms for the first time as well, feeling a bit distressed.

When he fell ill, his body only hurt intensely, but Xiahou Huai Gui’s condition was much worse.

Xiahou Xiong and Luo Xiangyue were well aware of Xiahou Huai Gui’s symptoms during his episodes, and as they watched their youngest son struggle and moan in agony on the operating table, their hearts ached as if being cut by a knife, eyes filled with tears, body tense and rigid.

However, the direct lineage members of the Xiahou Family were seeing Xiahou Huai Gui’s symptoms for the first time, and many timid family members turned pale with fear.

Suddenly, a terrified cry came from the corner at the rear right of the crowd—

”Ah!” That was Xiahou Ruming’s voice.

Her scream instantly made the atmosphere in the observation room fall silent.

Luo Xiangyue suddenly raised her right hand, slamming it hard on the wheelchair armrest, and shouted angrily: ”Shut up! If you can’t handle this scene, what can you achieve! My son isn’t dead yet, isn’t the mourning a bit premature!”

Luo Xiangyue didn’t explicitly name Xiahou Ruming, showing restraint in her anger and saving her face.

Hearing her grandmother’s angry scolding, Xiahou Ruming realized her mistake and quickly covered her mouth with her hand, halting her sobbing.

Seeing Luo Xiangyue angered, Xiahou Huaiyu quickly stood up, apologizing quietly to Luo Xiangyue: ”Mom, it’s my daughter’s poor discipline, I haven’t taught Ruming well. I will promptly send her out.”

Having said that, Xiahou Huaiyu quickly walked towards her daughter, grabbing Xiahou Ruming’s arm and started to lead her out.