PFC Chapter 360
Chapter 360
Upon entering the stronghold, a sinister atmosphere immediately enveloped them. A stench of decay permeated the courtyard, and the surrounding houses appeared particularly eerie and terrifying in the darkness, like monstrous beasts with gaping maws, ready to devour them at any moment. The numerous rooms, each with its tightly closed door, resembled a cold, indifferent face, concealing countless unknown secrets.
Ye Jiuchen and the physician dared not slacken their efforts in the slightest, and they cautiously searched each room one by one. With each door they opened, they tensed, vigilantly observing the interior. When they reached the innermost room, they faintly heard low voices coming from within.
The two men held their breath, pressing their ears to the door, listening intently to the conspiracy inside. It turned out that this dark force was colluding with some greedy officials, working together to sell overpriced counterfeit drugs for exorbitant profits. Now, the emergence of a new drug was like a sharp blade, threatening their "cash cow." To maintain this dirty profit chain, they were willing to do anything to prevent the new drug's promotion.
"We absolutely cannot allow this new drug to be successfully launched!" a hoarse voice said viciously from inside the room.
“Yes, we must find a way to nip it in the bud!” another voice echoed.
Both Ye Jiuchen and the healer were filled with rage upon hearing this. However, just then, a sharp alarm suddenly pierced the silent night. The enemy had discovered them!
Ye Jiuchen reacted swiftly, drawing his longsword from his waist with a "whoosh," the blade gleaming coldly and reflecting on his resolute face. He took a step forward and stood in front of the healer, using his own body to form a solid defensive line for the healer.
Instantly, a horde of thugs wielding clubs swarmed in from all directions. Their eyes were fierce, their mouths shouting, like a pack of hungry wolves, they pounced on Ye Jiuchen and the healer. Ye Jiuchen showed no fear. He roared, his longsword flashing, its blade dancing like a silver snake as he weaved through the enemy ranks. Each swing was accompanied by a scream, and soon a group of thugs fell beneath his sword.
Although the healer was unarmed, he was quick-witted. While dodging enemy attacks, he rapidly surveyed his surroundings, using the tables, chairs, and other debris to create makeshift traps. He tied ropes to table legs, stretched them across the passageway, and scattered sharp stones on the ground. These seemingly simple traps effectively hindered the enemy's advance, significantly relieving Ye Jiuchen of some pressure.
However, the enemy continued to pour in, and Ye Jiuchen and the healer gradually became exhausted, the situation growing increasingly critical. Just as they were feeling hopeless, they suddenly heard a commotion of shouts coming from afar. It turned out that the villagers whom the healer had taught them to gather herbs had come to their aid!
It turned out that the healers had taken precautions before entering the stronghold, leaving special markings along the way that only the villagers could understand. Upon receiving the signals, the villagers grabbed their farm tools, such as hoes and sickles, and rushed over without hesitation. They knew this land well and, like tigers descending from the mountain, quickly joined the battle.
With everyone working together, a fierce battle ensued against the forces of darkness. Supported by the villagers, the tide turned. The enemy gradually crumbled and began to flee in all directions. Ultimately, the forces of darkness were completely defeated.
After the battle, Ye Jiuchen, without taking a break, meticulously searched the stronghold and finally found irrefutable evidence of the dark forces colluding with officials to sell counterfeit medicine. He took this evidence and immediately went to find an upright and honest high-ranking official to expose the entire conspiracy.
As the conspiracy was exposed, the fear in the hearts of the pharmaceutical merchants who had been threatened by the dark forces vanished. They all took the initiative to seek out the healer, expressing their willingness to cooperate fully. With everyone's joint efforts, the new drug successfully entered the mass production stage.
When the first batch of new drugs hit the market, people cheered. Those suffering from illness saw a renewed glimmer of hope in their eyes. Because of these new drugs, their health was protected, and their lives were filled with sunshine again.
Even after experiencing this thrilling battle, Ye Jiuchen and the healer did not stop their protective efforts. They continued to fight side by side, silently safeguarding the peace of this land and protecting the happy lives of every citizen.
After those difficult days passed, the town welcomed a long-awaited tranquility. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, doctors were busy treating the sick and saving lives in their clinics, and Ye Jiuchen silently protected this land. Everything seemed so peaceful. However, this tranquility, like the fragile thin ice on a lake, did not last long.
That day, sunlight streamed through the dappled windowpanes into the clinic, where the physician was intently organizing medicinal herbs, a faint aroma filling the air. Suddenly, with a loud bang, the clinic door was flung open, and a young man, his face as pale as paper, staggered in. He clutched his abdomen tightly, his body trembling uncontrollably, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, his eyes filled with pain and fear.
"Doctor, doctor, please, save me..." the young man said weakly, his voice trembling with tears. "I feel like I've been poisoned, but I've been to so many clinics and doctors can't find the cause."
Upon seeing this, the doctor immediately put down the herbs he was holding, quickly walked to the young man's side, and helped him to a chair. The doctor's expression was grave as he began to carefully examine the young man. He first took the young man's pulse; as soon as his fingers touched the pulse, the doctor's brow furrowed slightly. Then, he carefully observed the young man's tongue coating and complexion, and inquired about his recent diet and lifestyle.
After a thorough examination, the doctor's brow furrowed deeply. He knew that the young man had been poisoned by an extremely rare toxin. This toxin silently ravaged his body, damaging bodily functions without leaving any obvious traces, which explained why other doctors had failed to detect it. Even more troublesome was the fact that the antidote required a medicinal herb that grew in a remote and extremely dangerous place.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jiuchen did not hesitate at all. He looked at the doctor with a firm gaze and said, "I will go with you. No matter how dangerous it is, we must find that herb and save this young man."
So the two packed their bags and embarked on a difficult journey to find the herbs. They traversed mountains and valleys, heading towards that treacherous place. When they finally arrived at their destination, the scene before them filled them with dread. A thick miasma permeated the air, the mist emitting a pungent odor that made them want to vomit. Visibility was extremely low due to the miasma, and a moment's inattention could easily lead to disorientation.
Moreover, the roars of wild beasts echoed from all around, seemingly warning the intruders. As they proceeded, a thick python suddenly leaped down from a tree branch, its tongue flicking, glaring menacingly at them. Ye Jiuchen reacted swiftly, immediately drawing his longsword and engaging the python in a thrilling battle. Under Ye Jiuchen's relentless assault, the python finally succumbed and twisted its body, escaping.