The Magic Beast Mountain Range is the largest mountain range in the Jia Ma Empire.
Surrounding the Magic Beast Mountain Range are numerous towns, both large and small. Among them, Qingshan Town is the closest to the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
In this small town, the most prominent figures are naturally the mercenaries, who live their lives on the edge of their blades, constantly risking their lives.
These mercenaries often gather in groups, arm in arm, freely conversing on the streets.
They discuss where the most beautiful women can be found, where the strongest wine is served, and where the most ferocious beasts roam.
The streets are lined with various shops, and due to Qingshan Town's strategic location, the town is bustling with activity.
At this moment, a commotion broke out on the busy street.
"Step aside!"
"Make way!"
A burly mercenary was sprinting down the street, carrying a companion on his back. He roared at the top of his lungs, and many pedestrians were roughly shoved aside by him.
The man's rugged face bore a deep scar, and his mercenary uniform was stained with blood. His fierce expression made him look like a demon.
Some of the pedestrians who were pushed aside showed signs of displeasure, but when they turned and saw the man's menacing face, they quickly stepped aside, realizing he was not someone to be trifled with.
"Damn it, he's in a hurry to die!" one of the pedestrians cursed under his breath after the man had passed.
"Keep your voice down! That's Brother Dragon and Tiger..." another passerby, who seemed to recognize the man, whispered a warning.
"What? They're the Dragon and Tiger Brothers?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of those who had been annoyed moments ago changed, revealing a hint of fear.
The Dragon and Tiger Brothers were a unique mercenary duo in Qingshan Town, consisting of only two members: Lin Long and Lin Hu.
The two were brothers, united as one, and both were five-star Dou Practitioner. In Qingshan Town, few dared to provoke them.
"That man just now was Lin Hu, right? He was carrying his brother, Lin Long?"
"His face looks a bit purple. He must have been poisoned."
"Judging by Lin Hu's frantic state, the poison must be severe."
As the burly man disappeared into the distance, some of the passersby recognized him and began whispering among themselves. However, there was no pity or sympathy on their faces.
It wasn't that they were cold-hearted, but as mercenaries, they lived a life where death and danger were constant companions. Such incidents were commonplace, and there was little room for sentimentality.
The scarred man, known to everyone as Lin Hu, ran all the way to a place called "Ten Thousand Medicines House" before finally stopping.
"Little Fairy Doctor!"
"Little Fairy Doctor!"
"Please, save my brother!"
As soon as he reached the entrance of Ten Thousand Medicines House, Lin Hu set his brother down and began shouting desperately.
"Coming!" After Lin Hu had called out five or six times, a soft voice responded from within Ten Thousand Medicines House. Moments later, a girl in white emerged from the back of the building.
The girl wore a light white dress. Though her beauty was not stunning, she was undeniably attractive. Her calm smile exuded a fresh, ethereal aura, which greatly enhanced her charm. A green belt was tied around her slender waist, accentuating her delicate figure.
This girl in white was naturally the "Little Fairy Doctor" that Lin Hu had called for.
"Little Fairy Doctor, please save my brother! I beg you!" Seeing the Little Fairy Doctor, Lin Hu seemed to grasp at a lifeline. He dropped to his knees before her, pleading desperately.
The fierce demeanor he had shown earlier was gone, replaced by the concern of a younger brother for his elder sibling.
"Get up first. Let me take a look at him first." The Little Fairy Doctor's calm voice soothed Lin Hu's frantic mind.
"Yes, please examine my brother first..." Lin Hu quickly led the Little Fairy Doctor to his brother, Lin Long.
"Is he... poisoned?" The Little Fairy Doctor's expression turned serious as she observed Lin Long's darkened complexion. She reached out with her jade-like hand to examine his wound.
"He's been poisoned by snake venom." After a moment, she turned to Lin Hu and said gravely, "He was bitten by a highly venomous snake."
Lin Hu's rough face froze for a moment, then a look of confusion appeared. "That snake was incredibly fast. I didn't get a clear look, but I remember it had black and white stripes. After my brother was bitten, he passed out almost immediately." As he spoke, a fierce look flashed across Lin Hu's face.
If anything happened to his brother, he would hunt that snake down and kill it.
"Black and white stripes..." Hearing this, the Little Fairy Doctor frowned, and her pretty face paled. "Oh no, your brother may have been poisoned by a Datura snake."
"What? Datura snake venom?" Lin Hu's face turned ashen, and a look of despair filled his eyes. As a seasoned mercenary, he had never encountered a Datura snake, but he had heard of its deadly reputation.
The Datura snake was a second-tier magical beast, and its venom was extremely potent. Once bitten, there was almost no cure.
"I didn't expect it to be Datura snake venom!"
"The Datura snake's venom is so deadly that this man might not survive."
The staff at Ten Thousand Medicines House, overhearing the Little Fairy Doctor's words, looked at Lin Long with pity, as if he were already a dead man.
"Little Fairy Doctor, I beg you, save my brother! You're a genius doctor with incredible skills. You must have a way, right? Please!"
Lin Hu suddenly began kowtowing frantically to the Little Fairy Doctor, his forehead hitting the ground with each bow.
"Please, stop..." The Little Fairy Doctor's face softened, and a trace of compassion flashed in her eyes. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "There is only one way to detoxify the Datura snake's venom."
"What is it?"
Lin Hu immediately looked up, ignoring the blood on his forehead, and asked urgently.
"Datura snake gallbladder." The Little Fairy Doctor's expression was grave as she looked at Lin Hu. "Only the gallbladder of the Datura snake can neutralize its venom."
"Datura snake gallbladder?" Lin Hu was stunned for a moment, but then a look of determination crossed his face. "I'll go get the gallbladder!"
With that, he stood up and prepared to leave.
"You only have three hours." The Little Fairy Doctor warned him. "The Datura snake's venom is extremely potent. I can only suppress it for three hours. You must retrieve the gallbladder within that time."
"Three hours..." Lin Hu muttered to himself. He glanced at his unconscious brother on the ground, then turned and left, heading straight for the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
As Lin Hu departed, the atmosphere in Ten Thousand Medicines House grew heavy. The Datura snake was a second-tier magical beast. Even if Lin Hu managed to find it, his chances of survival were slim.
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