Phi-Fic Chapter 224 is all self-inflicted suffering.
Chapter 224 is all self-inflicted suffering.
Feng Baobao's constitution is indeed special, exceeding the range of ordinary people's resistance to toxins.
After resting for a while, the group continued on their way.
As they ventured deeper, the surrounding scenery became increasingly bizarre.
The plants on the ground had almost all turned into an eerie dark red or deep purple.
Some may even suddenly shrink or release toxic powder as they pass by.
The toxic smog in the air also became more concentrated.
It has an eerie dark green color, and you can even see tiny particles floating in the mist.
"We're almost at the edge of the source of all poisons."
Jiang Mo said, "From here on, the toxicity will increase dramatically, so everyone needs to be extra careful."
Just then, a noisy commotion came from ahead, as if people were arguing.
“It’s those foreigners,” Jiang Mo said in a low voice. “They seem to be in trouble.”
The group carefully approached the source of the sound and soon spotted the group of foreign researchers.
They were huddled together, looking nervously at one of the people.
A small crack appeared in the person's protective suit, and toxic fumes were seeping in through the gap.
His skin turned black rapidly, and his face was contorted, clearly indicating that he was enduring great pain.
"Quick, inject him with the antidote!" the blond man shouted urgently.
The other person immediately took out a syringe and was about to inject the poison when the poisoned person suddenly convulsed and stopped moving a few seconds later.
"He's dead?" Zhang Chulan stared wide-eyed, looking at what was happening before him in disbelief.
The foreigner's life, from the moment the toxic fumes penetrated his protective suit to his death, lasted only a dozen seconds.
The toxicity was far greater than he had imagined.
I wonder if Jiang Mo can solve the problem at hand.
Jiang Mo narrowed his eyes upon seeing the situation before him, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He watched this scene with a blank expression.
I had warned these foreigners long ago that the dangers here were beyond their capabilities.
But the other party wouldn't listen, so what good is paying the price now?
It's just that he brought it on himself.
"Then what do we do?" Wei Duoduo asked softly, her face clearly showing fear.
"This poisonous fog is so potent, should we continue?"
“Of course.” Jiang Mo answered the question, but his gaze was fixed on the group of flustered foreigners.
"However, we need to help those guys first."
I wonder if these people will improve after being poisoned by the other party.
As Jiang Mo spoke, he walked straight toward the group of panicked foreign researchers.
"Hey! What are you guys still doing here?" the blond man exclaimed in surprise when he saw Jiang Mo and his group.
"Get out of here quickly! The poisonous fog here is much stronger than we anticipated!"
Jiang Mo ignored his warning and walked to the corpse, squatting down to examine it closely.
The foreigner's body had turned completely black.
Its skin was covered with spiderweb-like black patterns, making it look extremely terrifying.
"What are you doing? Don't touch him!" the blond man shouted. "That poison is contagious!"
Jiang Mo looked up at him, then reached out and touched the corpse directly.
"My God!" several foreigners exclaimed.
To their even greater surprise, Jiang Mo showed no signs of discomfort whatsoever.
Instead, he placed his palms on the corpse, closed his eyes, as if sensing something.
"Big brother..." Zhang Chulan called out worriedly.
"Huh?" Jiang Mo opened his eyes and glanced at the terrified foreigners around him. "Do you want to know how he died?"
The blond man looked at Jiang Mo warily: "Who are you? How can you directly contact the poisonous fog without any problems?"
Jiang Mo did not answer, but simply said, "He was not directly poisoned to death by the poisonous fog."
"The poisonous fog was just the trigger; what truly killed him was the Gu worms that festered within his body."
"What?" The blond man's eyes widened.
Jiang Mo pointed to the spiderweb-like black patterns on the corpse: "See these? These are the marks left by the 'Bone-Eating Gu'."
"The Bone-Eating Gu will multiply rapidly, devouring the host's bone marrow and blood, ultimately causing the host to die from internal collapse."
The foreigners looked at each other in bewilderment.
The blond man hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Are you an expert in Gu poison?"
Jiang Mo's lips curled up slightly: "I suppose so."
“Could you check us out?” The blond man glanced at his companions. “I’m worried they might be infected too.”
“Okay, but on one condition.” Jiang Mo stood up and patted his hands to remove non-existent dust.
“Tell me your true identities and purpose.”
The blond man was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "We are members of the Black International Biological Research Institute."
"We came here to find a special kind of Gu worm, which is said to have the ability to cure serious illnesses."
"What kind of Gu worm?" Jiang Mo pressed.
"The legendary 'Longevity Gu'."
The blond man said in a low voice, "It's said to extend human lifespan and even cure some terminal illnesses."
Immortality Gu? A thought flashed through Jiang Mo's mind.
He was familiar with this kind of Gu in his memory; it did exist, but it was extremely rare.
Moreover, to obtain the Longevity Gu, one must delve into the core area of the Source of All Poisons.
"You've come to the wrong place."
Jiang Mo said calmly, "The Longevity Gu isn't here, but at the core of the Source of All Poisons."
"The core area? It's even more dangerous there!" The blond man looked at Jiang Mo in surprise. "How did you know?"
Jiang Mo didn't answer, but instead walked over to the other foreigners: "Let me see them."
The blond man hesitated for a moment, but still stepped aside.
Jiang Mo checked each person in turn and finally pointed out that two of them had been infected by the Bone-Eating Gu.
“What? Impossible!” one of the people pointed out retorted loudly. “I feel fine!”
"In ten minutes, you'll feel a burning pain in your bones."
Jiang Mo said expressionlessly, "In half an hour, you will die just like your companions."
"Then...is there a way to save them?" another infected person asked, trembling.
Jiang Mo looked at him, then took out a small bottle from her bosom and poured out two black pills.
"Eating this will temporarily suppress the reproduction of the Bone-Eating Gu, buying you time to return."
The two men glanced at the blond man, and after receiving his approval, quickly swallowed the black pills.
"Now, you should leave here immediately and return to a safe area."
Jiang Mo advised, "Those medications only last for twelve hours. Before that, you must find a professional doctor."
The blond man looked at Jiang Mo gratefully: "Thank you for your help."
"But what about you? Do you still want to keep going?"
“Of course.” Jiang Mo nodded. “Our target is the source of all poisons.”
“That’s too dangerous!” the blond man said urgently.
"We have the most advanced protective gear, but it can't withstand the toxic fog here. You..."