Chapter 414 - 413, Antidote_1
The Orcs moved fast, particularly so with the bug repelling powder from Ji Nuan, no longer worrying about surprise attacks from poisonous insects or snakes, they advanced at an even faster pace.
This also made them realize the benefits of having a shaman accompany them - not only did it not slow down the group’s progression, but it also significantly guaranteed the health and safety of the tribespeople. It was as if they had brought along a crucial companion for their journey!
Of course, they’d need one as capable as Shaman Ji Nuan.
After three days of investigation, the mouse beast in Ji Nuan’s small basket had gone from being on the brink of death to lively and active again, helping Ji Nuan understand certain properties of the Fire Seed Fruit.
Although the entire fruit tree possesses significant toxicity, with the skin of the fruit especially potent.
It can scorch the skin and internal organs of the Orcs, inflicting immense pain until death. However, a mixture of the fruit tree’s leaves and the juice contained within the Fire Seed Fruit could neutralize the toxicity of the fruit skin.
If one inadvertently comes across the Fire Seed Fruit Tree, they can smash the leaves, mix it with the fruit juice, and ingest it as an antidote.
However, drinking the leaf and fruit juice mixture beforehand and touching the Fire Seed Fruit will still result in poisoning. It’s an antidote that can only treat but not prevent poisoning.
Of the mouse beasts in the basket, two died during the experiment. The first two only ingested the leaves or the fruit juice. Only the last one that drank the mixed antidote gradually recovered over time, bouncing lively in the basket within half a day.
Ji Nuan took the lively critter out of the basket, swiveling it towards the distant shrubs. The small mouse beast disappeared instantaneously into the jungle, as though a droplet had just fallen into the vast sea.
Xiu Yan’s voice echoed from the front: "Finished with the experiments?"
Ji Nuan affirmatively, with high spirits replied, "Yes, I’ve completed the experiment and even made a potion that can neutralize the poison of the fruit."
A gleam of pride flashed across Xiu Yan’s eyes: "Brilliant!"
Ji Nuan held his chin high, "Indeed!"
Only the Orcs of the Watson Tribe heard their conversation. How awesome! Our Watson Tribe’s shaman may be young, but is incredibly skillful!
The team continued to advance, the temperature dropping even more. Unable to resist the cold, the Orcs shivered while Ji Nuan already bundled himself up in several layers of beast skin.
"Are we almost there?" Ge Xing asked the big bear next to him.
The big bear shook his head: "Given the current temperature, we will need to continue for another half a day before we reach the foot of Beast God Mountain."
Ge Xing’s mouth twitched, "And will it get even colder?"
Shi Jie on the side added: "Indeed, that’s why we informed you to bring beast skins. At temperatures like these, Orcs also need to wear beast skin."
The big bear said, "See that open area ahead? That’s our rest stop every time we come here. Then, the Orcs will put on their beast skins and continue on, or they won’t be able to bear the conditions ahead."
Ge Xing nodded, "Good."
In the clearing without tall trees, sunlight shone directly, offering a rare warmth. Orcs from the Dashi Tribe and Gray Bear Tribe took out beast skins from their bags to wrap around themselves.
The Orcs from the Watson Tribe opened their mouths wide, drawing the ready-made clothes prepared by the females from their bags.
The clothes were both good-looking and practical. Most importantly, Ji Nuan had instructed the females, including Ama, to stuff cotton into the clothes, making them undeniably warm.