Leorion was startled by the sudden turn of events, utterly confused about what had just happened, why he had been unceremoniously shoved aside when he was perfectly fine just a moment ago…

The questions swirling in his mind were instantly obliterated by the sight before him, for he clearly saw that Laorei’s injuries had vanished. Though Laorei still hadn't opened his eyes, his steady breathing confirmed he was out of immediate danger.

“This… this…”

Leorion was rendered speechless for a long time. This was simply too bizarre; in the mere span of a distracted moment, Laorei’s wounds had healed. Not only that, but the poisons seemed to have disappeared entirely!

Zhong Shenxiu paid no mind to Leorion at this point, instead focusing on examining Laorei’s physical constitution. His knowledge of the Giant race was confined entirely to what he had read in books; this was the first time he was observing a living specimen, so naturally, he needed a closer look.

Seeing his look of intense concentration, anyone watching might mistake him for diagnosing Laorei! -_-|||

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The story splits here. Let's turn to Niu Niu and Kaini, who had entered the room.

Both the skinny old man and the stout old man cast curious glances their way. They were eager to see who dared to intervene when Physician Leorion himself had hit a dead end. But upon seeing Kaini, both men froze—how could she be so young?

Kaini offered a gentle, smiling nod to the two elders before her gaze settled upon the dying man. Despite Niu Niu’s prior description, seeing the man’s condition firsthand still caused Kaini to gasp in surprise.

In a single glance, she assessed that the man’s body harbored massive accumulations of toxins that had already infiltrated his bone marrow.

“Tiger Niu, don’t fret. Even though my Brother Xiu isn’t here, my elder sister Kaini’s medical skills are exceptionally profound!” Niu Niu said, trying to comfort Tiger Niu, who was weeping uncontrollably.

Tiger Niu looked as though her soul had departed, staring blankly at Kaini and Niu Niu.

“Tiger Niu, don't be sad, your father will get better!” Kaini said, already approaching the bedside, her fingers lightly touching the pulse of Tiger Niu’s father.

Just as she suspected, the man’s condition was dire. Had it not been for the True Essence energy Niu Niu had channeled into him, the body lying there would already be a corpse.

Several treatment plans flashed through Kaini’s mind. The most direct and effective method was administering a single 'Nine-Cycle Soul Return Pill,' but that would be a terrible waste; it was an absolute last resort.

Using acupuncture to purge the toxins and heal the wounds could certainly restore the man to health, but it would require nine separate sessions and preparation of specific medicinal liquids—a significant time commitment!

After weighing her options, Kaini ultimately decided to first give the man a general antidote pill to neutralize the bulk of the toxins and pull him back from the brink of death. As for the final treatment, that should be left to Zhong Shenxiu; he was the true expert!

With this in mind, she swiftly retrieved a small porcelain vial, tipped out a small, greenish pill, and placed it into the man’s mouth. In moments, the antidote’s effects began to manifest.

“There, Tiger Niu, your father is temporarily safe!” Kaini smiled at Tiger Niu, whose face was alight with hopeful expectation.

“Really, Sister? You mean my dad is cured?” Excitement sparked in Tiger Niu’s reddened eyes.

“Your father is only safe for now; he is not fully recovered. I have only diluted the poisons within him, but to eliminate them completely, we must wait for a certain person to arrive,” Kaini said with a touch of mystery.

The skinny and stout old men exchanged glances, seeing sheer disbelief mirrored in the other’s eyes. They could not fathom how feeding a single pill could save a man on the verge of death—it was too miraculous! What kind of medicine was that? And who was this woman?

Unable to contain their curiosity, the stout old man hesitantly spoke, “Miss, might I examine Father Tiger Niu’s condition once more?”

With Kaini standing guard, he didn't dare crowd too close.

Kaini, of course, offered no obstruction, replying with a smile, “Please do!”

Seeing Kaini step aside, the stout old man hurried to the bedside and began his examination again, just as before. As time passed, the expression on his face grew more shocked, until he finally murmured aloud, “A miracle, truly a miracle!”

Seeing the stout old man’s dazed state, the skinny old man couldn't help but approach. Yet, in the end, he too was utterly shaken, just like his companion.

They truly hadn't expected Father Tiger Niu’s condition to have genuinely improved! Although a large amount of toxin still lingered in his body, it no longer posed an immediate threat to his life!

The way the two old men looked at Kaini now was entirely different. They had never imagined that this elegant and sensual woman was truly humble in her abilities. Could it be that her medical skills surpassed even those of Physician Leorion?

As this thought surfaced, the heartbeats of both men quickened noticeably!

Little did they know that even if Kaini had only mastered the superficial aspects of medicine, she was still leagues beyond what Leorion could achieve! The gulf between them was immense!

“Miss, please forgive my presumption, but what kind of miraculous medicine was that you just used?” the stout old man asked, his breathing ragged as he fought to contain his excitement, fearing his heart might leap from his chest.

“It’s nothing special, just an ordinary detoxification pill,” Kaini replied, holding up the small porcelain vial she had used moments before.

Ordinary? Common?

The stout and skinny old men were left speechless. How could something so miraculous be called common? If such amazing medicine was ordinary, then the contents of their own apothecary shop could be considered mere dirt!

Surely, one didn't need to be this humble—how were they supposed to live with this?

Seeing their astonishment, Kaini covered her mouth with a laugh, then dropped a statement that nearly caused the two elders to faint: “If you both are so interested, I’ll just give this bottle to you!”

She said it so casually, yet in the ears of the two old men, it crashed like a tidal wave!

“What?” the stout and skinny old men exclaimed simultaneously, nearly popping their eyeballs out.

She intended to give them this magical elixir? Had they misheard? Was there anyone so generous in this world?

“You… you really mean to give it to us?” the stout old man inquired.

Kaini didn't answer with words, but with action, tucking the small porcelain vial into the stout old man’s hand.

This detoxification medicine was indeed insignificant to Kaini. It was readily available for sale at the 'Dark Commerce Association,' and Kaini could even prepare it herself, so gifting it to the elders was no great matter!

In that moment, the valuation of Kaini in the minds of the stout and skinny old men skyrocketed once more. What a good person, a living Bodhisattva!

By rights, they shouldn't accept gifts from strangers so readily, but the bottle Kaini offered held an immense potential benefit for the stout old man’s research. If he handed it over to Physician Leorion, perhaps they could analyze its composition and replicate the pill!

The more he thought about it, the more the stout old man cherished the vial, carefully tipping out a single pill to study it closely.

“Beautiful older sister, Tiger Niu thanks you by kneeling! You must save my father!” Just then, Tiger Niu suddenly knelt before Kaini.

Though young, Tiger Niu understood a profound truth: children from hardship mature quickly. At her tender age, she realized this beautiful sister was a capable person who could heal her father!

Kaini was momentarily startled by the sudden action and quickly helped Tiger Niu up, a pang of pity stirring in her heart. She had originally intended to wait for Zhong Shenxiu’s return to ask him to treat the father, since his condition was stabilized. But seeing Tiger Niu’s pitiful state evoked memories that made Kaini unwilling to let the child suffer.

“Sister Kaini, please help Tiger Niu, won’t you?” Niu Niu tugged gently at Kaini’s clothes, adding her plea.

Kaini sighed inwardly, then said softly, “En, then I will call your Brother Xiu right now.”

With that, she retrieved the “Magic Communicator”…

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Meanwhile, Zhong Shenxiu suddenly felt the vibration of the “Magic Communicator.” He pulled it out immediately and asked, “Nizi, what is it?”

“Little Xiu, are you busy right now? Could you come over for a moment?” Kaini’s gentle voice traveled through the communicator.

Nearby, Leorion’s eyes widened, staring fixedly at the strange object in Zhong Shenxiu’s hand. He couldn't understand how a woman’s voice could emanate from it. Was there a woman hidden inside?

Zhong Shenxiu didn't ask for details, paused briefly, and said, “I’ll be right there!”

He then put the “Magic Communicator” away.

Leorion remained frozen like a statue, staring blankly at Zhong Shenxiu. When he noticed the slight, almost wicked smile playing on Zhong Shenxiu’s lips, he instinctively frowned. What was he smiling about?

Almost as soon as the question formed in his mind, Zhong Shenxiu and Robin’s figures vanished from his sight with an almost uncanny swiftness!

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On the other side, Kaini also put away the “Magic Communicator” and smiled at the assembled group.

“Miss… Miss, who were you just speaking to?” The skinny old man felt his brain turning to mush. The continuous string of bizarre events had far exceeded his capacity for rational acceptance.

“It’s my Brother Xiu! My Brother Xiu is coming!” Niu Niu blurted out excitedly.

Brother Xiu? Was he that important?

Almost subconsciously, the stout and skinny old men craned their necks toward the doorway, trying to see who was approaching.

However, their attention was misdirected. At that very moment, a spatial ripple suddenly occurred beside them, and the next instant, Zhong Shenxiu and Robin materialized!

Tiger Niu happened to witness this marvelous event and her small mouth formed a perfect 'O' shape!

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