"Fortunately, this snake isn't highly venomous. If it had really been a deadly venomous snake, someone could have died."
As he spoke, Old He began searching for medicinal herbs in the nearby grass.
Chu Hui hurriedly said, "I have some packets of Chinese medicine for detoxification here. Boiling them in water and drinking it should help."
Old He took the small Medicine Packet, opened it, and examined it carefully before smelling it.
"Chinese Lobelia, Wild Chrysanthemum, gentian root, and Prepared Arisaema. These are indeed all excellent medicines for treating wind-toxin ailments. She should be fine after drinking them for two or three days."
"However, with her injury, she probably won't be able to travel too far for the time being."
Professor Tang sighed. "There's nothing we can do about that."
"Let's find a place nearby to set up camp first. We've been walking for days and could all use some rest."
Soon, they found a flat patch of grass nearby and began setting up camp.
Once everything was settled, the younger men started a fire and boiled soup, while Old He went to gather some herbs for treating external injuries.
"Are there any hidden caves or anything like that nearby?"
In the woods, Professor Tang had cast off his usual kind and benevolent expression, looking instead deep and ruthless.
Old He also straightened his slightly hunched back. "No. We've searched every cave within ten kilometers."
Professor Tang's gaze sharpened. "Perhaps we missed something?"
"I've been lying low in these mountains for years. There isn't a peak around here that I haven't thoroughly explored."
Old He was extremely confident.
Professor Tang furrowed his brows. "Could it be that they've already left the mountains?"
No matter how capable Su Qiao was, it was impossible for her to carry a grown man over