Horror Camgirl - Ch. 56: Brother Poisoned
Old Master Wei sighed and said, “Our Wei Family specializes in jewelry, and every year we import a batch of precious jade from Myanmar. Three years ago, I went to Myanmar for a jade rough auction and spotted a piece I liked. A businessman from Myanmar also had his eye on it, and we were at a stalemate for a long time, but in the end, I won.”
A flash of anger crossed his eyes. “I never expected that the businessman would hire a wizard from the Ghost Witch Sect to cast a curse on me! I didn't believe in these things before, but when the curse started to eat away at my body, I had no choice but to believe.”
Ghost Witch Sect?
Again with the Ghost Witch Sect!
Am I particularly fated with the Ghost Witch Sect?
Old Master Wei sighed, “I’ve heard that the Ghost Witch Sect seeks revenge for the smallest grievances. Madam Yuan, I’m truly sorry to have drawn you into this mess.”
I chuckled bitterly to myself. I had smashed the Evil God Statue of the Ghost Witch Sect. I had already offended them thoroughly.
But I kept my face calm and said, “I merely acted to right a wrong. There’s no need for you to worry, Old Master.”
Having said that, I didn't want to linger with them and got up to leave. Xu Jun said, “Grandfather, the Ghost Witch Sect may send someone again. We should ask Madam Yuan to help protect you.”
Old Master Wei waved his hand, saying, “She’s just a passerby to us. It’s already a great favor for her to help me. How can we force her to oppose the Ghost Witch Sect?”
Xu Jun looked a bit helpless and said, “Grandfather, don’t worry. My grandfather has already sent Third Grandfather to the Wei Family to ensure your safety. Third Grandfather is a master of Transformation Strength. A mere wizard from the Ghost Witch Sect cannot be his match unless they are of the third rank.”
The Wei Family is a business family, while the Xu family is a Martial Arts Family. It’s common for businesspeople and martial artists to form alliances; practicing martial arts requires financial support, and businessmen need martial artists to back them up—each side getting what they need.
Now, Martial Arts Families are gradually entering the business world, as keeping money in their own hands feels the safest, and this requires the help of businessmen, leading to an increasingly tight connection between the two circles.
I stayed at the hotel for a few more days, training there as it was much more effective. I thought that once I had enough money, I would buy a villa here.
As soon as I got home and barely warmed my seat, Xiao Lin arrived with a woman who looked rather ordinary, even somewhat unattractive, but she carried an air of confidence and a fiery energy within her.
“This is an agent from our department, named Ye Xianluo,” Xiao Lin said. “She’s a fire-type Ability User who has already broken through to the first rank and has been assigned to protect you.”
I frowned and asked, “What happened?”
“We received reliable intelligence,” Xiao Lin replied. “The Ghost Witch Sect has sent two wizards. They entered the country three days ago and took a train to Shan City. However, they went missing on the train, and we suspect they’re here to take revenge on you.”
My expression darkened; they really had come.
Curiously, I looked at Ye Xianluo and said, “This is my first time meeting an Ability User. Are there many Ability Users in China?”
Xiao Lin answered, “Not as many as Martial Artists, but quite a few. Most are at the first or second rank, while those above the third rank are rare.”
I couldn't help but say, “Ms. Ye, could I see your ability?”
Ye Xianluo's expression was cold. My heart sank as I said, “If it’s inconvenient, then forget it.”
Ye Xianluo snapped her fingers, and a small flame appeared at her fingertip. “Of course, Madam Yuan. I’m your fan and have even given you a tip through a crown.”
She seemed a bit expressionless when she said this, but she was a warm-hearted person despite her cold demeanor.
“Thank you,” I marveled. “Abilities are truly amazing.”
Xiao Lin laughed, saying, “You haven’t seen our department’s ice-type Ability User. He has broken through to the second rank and can freeze an opponent’s head in an instant.”
I was taken aback; Ability Users are so powerful. How would I fare against them in a fight?
It seems I am still too weak.
“Thank you both,” I said gratefully. “You haven’t eaten yet, so please wait a moment while I cook.”
There were plenty of ingredients in the fridge, and since they came specifically to protect me, I couldn't let them leave empty-handed. I even added some precious medicinal herbs to the chicken soup.
Soon, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air. Xiao Lin rushed in, sniffing. “Madam Yuan, your food smells amazing. I can hardly stand it.”
I smiled, “It’ll be ready soon.”
I had just finished stir-frying a plate of shredded pork with asparagus when Xiao Lin rushed in and took it away. Then the two of them devoured the dish.
As soon as I prepared one dish, they quickly took it away. By the time I brought out the last bowl of chicken soup, only some empty plates remained on the table.
“That was so delicious; I’m stuffed,” Xiao Lin said. “Moreover, I feel that some old injuries from years of training are improving. Madam Yuan, now I understand why Tang Shao has become stronger; it all makes sense.”
He looked at Ye Xianluo, “See, Ye, I told you this was a great job, but you didn’t believe me.”
Ye Xianluo’s face actually turned a little red, and she buried her head in the soup.
After this meal, I felt that my two bodyguards were even more invigorated.
In the afternoon, Tang Mingli also came over. Just after we finished dinner, we suddenly received a call from Doctor Qin Ai. He sounded somewhat anxious and said, “Is this Madam Yuan? Your brother’s condition has changed. Please come to the hospital quickly.”
My expression changed, and a surge of anger rose within me. How dare they lay hands on my brother!
I hurriedly left the house, and the four of us rushed to the hospital. Qin Ai looked serious and said, “Madam Yuan, I don’t know what happened today. Mr. Shen was fine in the morning, but suddenly he’s like this now.”
I opened the door and was immediately hit by a strong stench.
The boy lying on the bed was entirely purple and swollen, looking like a corpse on the verge of rotting.
I was so shocked I nearly fainted. Qin Ai reassured me, “Madam Yuan, don’t worry. Mr. Shen is still alive, but his organs are deteriorating at an alarming rate. We did a full body examination, but found nothing.”
I clenched my fists, trembling with rage, and immediately stepped forward to press on his chest, channeling a stream of Spiritual Energy into his body to protect his organs.
Xiao Lin said, “I’ve seen this before. A colleague from Nanzhao Province was injured by a wizard while taking down a drug trafficking group.”
He approached, checking Shen Anyi’s body, running his hands over him until he reached the top of his head. He parted the hair and found a tiny pinhole on his crown.
“This is the Ghost Witch Sect’s Ghost Snake Poison!” Xiao Lin exclaimed. I quickly asked, “How did your colleague survive?”
Xiao Lin hesitated for a moment and said, “He didn’t survive. The poison spread too quickly; in less than a day, he rotted away and died.”
My face changed drastically, and I stumbled back, nearly losing my balance. Tang Mingli reached out to steady me, saying, “Jun Yao, calm down. There will be a way.”
Right, I can’t panic; I must remain calm.
The medicine I had could only treat internal injuries and couldn’t detoxify. I had to look for something in Medicinal Cuisine.
I closed my eyes and concentrated, and suddenly, a recipe appeared in my mind.
Eight Treasures Detox Soup.
Cloud Fairy mentioned in the recipe that she had researched it herself. It could detoxify property-related evil toxins, and the ingredients were quite simple.
But would it work against Ghost Snake Poison?
No matter what, I had to try.
I instructed Tang Mingli to take me home immediately. I retrieved medicinal herbs from the medicine chest sent by True Lord Zhengyang. There were three herbs missing, but Tang Mingli made a quick call, and soon someone delivered them, and they were of good quality.
Following the recipe, I made a pot of soup and infused all my Spiritual Energy into it. By the time it was done, there was only a small bowl left. I poured the soup into a jade bottle and rushed back to the hospital, feeding it all to An Yi.
After An Yi drank the soup, his body began to tremble violently. Not long after, he expelled a large amount of black matter, and the stench in the room intensified.
An Yi’s complexion started to improve, and his body gradually returned to normal. Qin Ai instructed a nurse to clean him up and sent him for another examination, which revealed that his organs were no longer deteriorating, and all indicators had returned to normal.
I let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a chill of sweat all over my body as I sat down in a chair.
Xiao Lin was initially astonished and then wore a look of melancholy as he said, “If I had known you sooner, perhaps my colleague wouldn’t have died.”
I chuckled bitterly inside; back then, I was just an utterly useless ugly girl.
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