NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1589: Their Own Opinions (1)
Yang Ruxin sincerely hoped these two could return to being normal people. After all, they were just ordinary citizens. It was unimaginable how much pain they and their families had endured over the years. If they could truly recover, it would certainly be an act of great virtue.
However, Dao Xuzi and Tang Wanqian hesitated.
"Master, Senior Tang, what's wrong?" Yang Ruxin frowned.
"This medicine can neutralize the poison in their bodies, but the problem is, we are still unsure whether, after completely removing the poison, it might cause harm to their physical health," Dao Xuzi sighed. "So we've been struggling with whether we should let them take it."
"We used small doses of this medicine on them before, and while we saw some significant improvements, we also noticed that their bodies were deteriorating," Tang Wanqian added hesitantly.
"Then can't we test it on something else first?"
"Something else?" Dao Xuzi glared. "Do you think this is some kind of antidote to a regular poison? Just give something poison and then test the antidote? This poison wasn't created overnight—it's extraordinarily complex. It takes at least three years of constant, overlapping exposure for it to form. The reason they haven't turned into complete fools is thanks to their unusually resilient constitutions!"
Yang Ruxin rubbed her nose and glanced at the two people nearby. "Perhaps you could ask for their opinions. I've noticed they seem to understand what we're saying. If they're willing, you can proceed. If they aren't…"
Dao Xuzi and Tang Wanqian exchanged a look; it seemed there was no other way.
The two people had indeed been regaining some level of awareness in recent days. At least they weren't as completely numb as before. Now, as the three entered the stone cave, the pair looked at them with expressions of anticipation for the first time.
"Your bodies were controlled using poison, but because it's been too long, even though an antidote has now been developed, we're hesitant to administer it for fear that your bodies won't be able to endure it…" Yang Ruxin softened her voice. "Are you willing to try it?"
The two looked at each other for a long time before finally nodding slowly. They made a few strange sounds, but after years of being corroded by the drugs, they could no longer speak clearly.
"However, there's a significant possibility that, after detoxification, your bodies won't be able to handle it, and you may die soon after…" Dao Xuzi couldn't help but add another warning.
Both of the herbalists nodded slowly. Ever since regaining a bit of their minds, they had started to experience feelings—joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. Living like monsters was worse than death, but both of them had unresolved wishes. They wanted to return to normal, even if it meant living as normal humans for just one single day.
"If that's the case, here's the antidote," Tang Wanqian said, handing over two black medicine pills. "The detoxification process will be painful…"
The two herbalists clumsily picked up the medicine pills and swallowed them without hesitation.
About fifteen minutes later, the two began writhing in pain, grabbing their heads with all the strength their hands could muster. Their mouths emitted strange, hoarse noises, and soon they started rolling on the ground...
Yang Ruxin turned her head away, unable to bear watching.
Dao Xuzi and Tang Wanqian, however, stared intently at the pair, needing to observe their changes.
After roughly half an hour, the agonized cries finally ceased. The two herbalists stopped struggling and lay motionless on the ground, entirely exhausted.