Level 98?

Inside the cave, the moment Jiang Lin noticed Hu Liena's face had darkened further, he realized something was wrong.

He endured the discomfort in his body and came over to her.

Crouching down, Jiang Lin leaned close to her alluring face.

"Did the poison really take effect that quickly?"

Jiang Lin murmured, then wasted no time. He took some high-purity liquor and common detoxifying herbs from his Storage Soul Tool.

As long as they had the means, these were essentials for any Soul Master who ventured out into the world.

After all, ordinary healing-type Soul Masters would never roam outside and put themselves in danger.

Of course, getting Soul Rings was an exception.

Crushing the herbs with his bare hands, Jiang Lin looked at the wound running from Hu Liena's left shoulder to her right side.

Hmm, this spot...

Jiang Lin hesitated for two seconds, then acted decisively.

If Hu Liena died here, Bibi Dong would absolutely go berserk.

Bibi Dong might have a few screws loose, but she treated Hu Liena exceptionally well.

After casually pulling aside the cloth covering Hu Liena's wound, Jiang Lin first cleaned it with liquor, then applied the herbs.

Hiss—

As he did this, Jiang Lin couldn't help sucking in a sharp breath.

Although Hu Liena was only twelve or thirteen, her figure...

A snowy, creamy softness rose like a mountain ridge, yielding gently beneath his touch with the faintest spring.

Simply marvelous.

Something to be understood, not described.

Still, if she woke up and found out what he'd done, wouldn't she hold it against him?

After all, Douluo Continent wasn't exactly a normal world. Besides, even in a normal world, there were "little fairies" who'd just escaped danger, only to turn around and accuse their lifesaver of molesting them.

Shaking his head, Jiang Lin pushed those stray thoughts aside.

Once he'd applied the herbs, Jiang Lin picked up the cloth he'd just tossed aside.

But when he saw the bloodstains on it, he fell silent for a moment.

Then he took a clean outer robe from his Storage Soul Tool.

It was the same style as the one Jiang Lin was wearing, silver-gray, with an air of nobility and mystery.

He tore off a strip, wrapped it simply around her wound, then covered her with the rest.

After finishing all this, Jiang Lin shook his dizzy head.

When he sensed that the commotion outside had died down completely, Jiang Lin put on his mask and slowly walked out of the cave.

He'd leave Hu Liena here. He hadn't cured the poison, but with the treatment he'd given her, she should survive for a while.

Even if she did die in the end, he'd done everything he could.

Besides, going out alone would let the Spirit Hall healing Soul Masters get to her faster.

Taking her with him would only slow him down when he went to call for help, and he was injured himself.

At the cave entrance.

When Jiang Lin arrived, he saw Elder Chen and the others just stepping inside.

After wiping out the Wolf Bandits, the people from Spirit Hall had thanked Elder Chen for saving them, then planned to enter the cave and check on Hu Liena.

But Elder Chen had insisted on going in first.

His reason was that he was the strongest, so he'd be better able to handle any unexpected situation.

That wasn't because Elder Chen was some kindhearted old man. He simply wanted to see what was inside first.

If something had happened in there that the Spirit Hall group shouldn't see, he could stop them from entering.

Seeing Jiang Lin emerge from the cave, unsteady on his feet, Elder Chen hurried over.

"How are you? Are you all right? Did you take care of everything?"

Jiang Lin nodded. "It's all taken care of."

Then he looked toward the group from Spirit Hall.

"The girl in there is badly hurt. You'd better find a healing Soul Master right away."

At this, Yan and Xie Yue, who had been curious about Jiang Lin, immediately grew anxious.

"What happened to Nana? What did you do to her?"

Yan blurted out the question, his tone making it clear he was ready to throw down at the slightest provocation.

Before Jiang Lin could react, Elder Chen's gaze swept coldly over him.

One of the Soul Douluos nearby immediately clapped a hand over Yan's mouth.

"Hahaha, well, he got hit in the head by a Wolf Bandit just now. Look at him—he can't even speak properly."

Another Soul Douluo sprouted wings and shot off like a streak of light to find a healing Soul Master.

"Um, senior, why don't we go in and take a look first?"

Elder Chen said nothing and looked at Jiang Lin.

Jiang Lin nodded. "All right."

Then he turned to Elder Chen. "Let's go."

Elder Chen noticed Jiang Lin's look, and a flicker of worry crossed his eyes. He immediately picked Jiang Lin up and flew away.

Some time later, when Jiang Lin opened his eyes again, all he saw was white.

Jiang Lin was momentarily stunned, then realized it was the hotel ceiling.

He'd already passed out while Elder Chen was carrying him away.

Mental attacks were still too unusual for him, especially a mental attack from a ten-thousand-year Soul-Devouring Evil Bone Lotus.

The fact that he'd held on and survived was already a blessing from the heavens.

"You're awake?"

The moment Elder Chen sensed Jiang Lin had woken up, he appeared in the room.

After helping Jiang Lin sit up, Elder Chen asked worriedly, "Would you like something to eat? I'll have the waiter cook some porridge."

Jiang Lin didn't reply. He sat up and took a moment to recover before speaking.

"How long was I unconscious?"

"A day and a night."

"Phew... I'm a little hungry. I want chicken soup."

Hearing this, some of the worry in Elder Chen's eyes eased. Having an appetite was good; the worst thing was when a patient had no desire to eat.

Elder Chen didn't hesitate.

"All right, I'll have someone make soup right away. Rest here for now."

As he spoke, he disappeared again.

The room fell quiet, but Jiang Lin couldn't help feeling a little warmth in his heart.

"System, open the shop."

As Jiang Lin's thought fell, today's refreshed wares appeared before him.

Happy Water, price: 1 point.

Titled Douluo Summoning Card, price: 10000 points.

Enchanted Iron Sword, price: 18000 points.

1300-year Spirit Condensation Wisdom Skull, price: 1000 points.

Balance: 15973 points.

Looking at the items in the shop, Jiang Lin considered it for a moment, then finally bought the Titled Douluo Summoning Card.

First, having more powerful experts to protect him meant he could grow in greater safety.

Second, he needed a lot of treasures, whether useful to him or not.

These included Soul Bones, high-year medicinal herbs, and the remains of all sorts of rare creatures.

Such things were often in the hands of major powers.

The Spirit Hall, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, and others.

There was no need to say much about the Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family's treasury was sure to contain plenty of valuable treasures as well.

For example, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

This thing was actually the Heart of the Sea God.

It was the key to beginning the Nine Trials of the Sea God, and seemed to be connected to the Super Divine Artifact, the Sea God Trident.

In short, it was very valuable.

And with more powerful people around him, obtaining these things would become much easier.

His investment now would pay for itself before long.

With a thought, Jiang Lin immediately used the Titled Douluo Summoning Card he'd just bought.

"Ding! Successful summon: Level 98 Peak Douluo..."