Level 98?

Inside the cave, Jiang Lin noticed Hu Liena's complexion darkening further and instantly realized something was wrong.

He fought through the discomfort in his own body and approached her.

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

"Has the poison spread this quickly?"

Jiang Lin murmured to himself, then hesitated no longer, pulling some high-purity white liquor and universal detoxifying herbs from his storage Soul Tool.

Whenever conditions allow, these are essential items for every Soul Master traveling abroad.

After all, it is impossible for ordinary healing-type Soul Masters to travel in the wild and put themselves in danger.

Unless, of course, they are hunting for a soul ring.

Crushing the herbs by hand, Jiang Lin examined the wound running from Hu Liena's left shoulder to her right rib.

Hmm, this location...

After two seconds of hesitation, Jiang Lin took decisive action.

If Hu Liena were to die here, Bibi Dong would absolutely go insane.

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

After casually pulling aside the strips of cloth covering her wound, Jiang Lin first used the white liquor to clean the area, then applied the crushed herbs.

Hiss—

As he did this, Jiang Lin couldn't help but gasp.

Even though Hu Liena was only twelve or thirteen years old, her... figure...

Like mounds of snow-white jade, soft and slightly resilient to the touch.

It was indescribably marvelous.

Something to be felt, not described.

However, if she woke up and realized what he had done, would she hold a grudge?

After all, Douluo Continent was not exactly a normal world, and even in a normal world, there were those "little fairies" who, having just escaped danger, would turn around and accuse their savior of molestation.

Shaking his head, Jiang Lin cast these stray thoughts to the back of his mind.

Once the application was finished, Jiang Lin picked up the cloth strips he had tossed aside earlier.

But looking at the bloodstains on them, he fell silent for a moment.

He then retrieved a clean outer robe from his storage Soul Tool.

The robe was the same style as the one Jiang Lin was wearing—silver-gray, carrying a touch of nobility and mystery.

Tearing a strip from the robe to provide a simple bandage, he then draped the rest over her.

Having finished all this, Jiang Lin shook his slightly dizzy head.

Upon sensing that the commotion outside had completely ceased, Jiang Lin put on his mask and walked slowly toward the cave entrance.

He would leave Hu Liena here; after his treatment, while the poison wasn't fully neutralized, she shouldn't die anytime soon.

Even if she did die in the end, he had already done his utmost.

Furthermore, by going out alone, he could ensure the Martial Soul Hall healing-type Soul Masters reached her faster.

If he tried to carry her out, it would only slow down his ability to summon help, and he was injured himself, after all.

At the cave entrance.

When Jiang Lin arrived, he found Elder Chen and his group just stepping inside.

Moments ago, after the Wolf Bandit were wiped out, the members of Martial Soul Hall had thanked Elder Chen for his assistance and intended to enter the cave to check on Hu Liena.

But Elder Chen had insisted on taking the lead.

His stated reason was that he was the strongest, making him better equipped to handle any unexpected dangers.

This was certainly not because Elder Chen was a saint; it was purely because he wanted to be the first to see what was happening inside.

If the situation within was unsuitable for the Martial Soul Hall group to witness, he could intercept them before they saw it.

Seeing Jiang Lin walk out of the cave with unsteady steps, Elder Chen hurried forward.

"How is it? Are you alright? Is everything resolved?"

Jiang Lin nodded. "Everything is resolved."

He then looked toward the Martial Soul Hall group.

"The girl inside is severely injured; you had better go find a healing-type Soul Master immediately."

As soon as these words were spoken, Yan and Xie Yue, who had been curious about who Jiang Lin was, became instantly anxious.

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

Yan couldn't help but question him, his tone suggesting he was ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

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

A Soul Douluo nearby saw this and instantly clamped a hand over Yan's mouth.

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

Another Soul Douluo sprouted wings from his back and transformed into a streak of light to go find a healing-type Soul Master.

"Um, Senior, how about you let us go in and take a look first?"

Elder Chen did not speak, instead looking toward Jiang Lin.

Jiang Lin nodded, "That's fine."

After speaking, he looked at Elder Chen, "Let's go."

Elder Chen noticed the look in Jiang Lin's eyes and could not help but let a flash of worry cross his own, then he immediately scooped up Jiang Lin and flew away from the scene.

Not long after, when Jiang Lin opened his eyes again, what met his sight was a pristine white.

Jiang Lin was stunned for a moment before he realized it was the ceiling of a hotel room.

He had already fallen unconscious when Elder Chen carried him away.

Mental attacks were still too specialized for him, not to mention that it had been a mental attack from a ten-thousand-year Soul-Devouring Evil Bone Lotus.

The fact that he had survived without dying was already a stroke of immense luck.

"Awake?"

Elder Chen, having sensed Jiang Lin waking up, appeared in the room instantly.

After helping Jiang Lin sit up, Elder Chen asked with concern, "Do you want to eat something? I'll have the waiter cook some porridge."

Jiang Lin did not reply; he sat up and took a moment to recover before speaking:

"How long have I been unconscious?"

"A day and a night."

"Phew... I'm a bit hungry, I'd like some chicken soup."

Hearing this, the worry in Elder Chen's eyes eased slightly; having an appetite was a good sign, as the most worrying thing for a patient was a lack of appetite.

Without the slightest hesitation, Elder Chen replied:

"Very well, this old man will have someone prepare the soup immediately. You rest here for now."

With that, he vanished from the spot once more.

The room fell quiet, but Jiang Lin's heart could not help but warm slightly.

"System, open the shop."

As Jiang Lin's thought fell, the items refreshed for the day appeared before him.

Happy Water, Price: 1 point.

Title Douluo Summoning Card, Price: 10,000 points.

Enchanted Iron Sword, Price: 18,000 points.

1,300-year Wisdom Skull, Price: 1,000 points.

Balance: 15,973 points.

Looking at the items in the shop, Jiang Lin pondered for a moment before ultimately purchasing the Title Douluo Summoning Card.

First, having more powerful protectors meant he could grow more safely.

Second, he needed many treasures, whether he could use them or not.

Among them were plenty of soul bones, high-age medicinal herbs, the remains of special creatures, and so on.

These things were often held in the hands of those major powers.

For instance, Martial Soul Hall, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, and so on.

There was no need to mention Martial Soul Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; the treasury of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family must also contain many valuable treasures.

For example, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

This thing was actually the Heart of the Sea God.

It was the key to unlocking the Nine Trials of the Sea God, and it also seemed to be related to the super-divine weapon, the Sea God Trident.

In short, it was incredibly valuable.

With more powerful individuals by his side, obtaining these things would become much easier.

The current investment would soon be earned back.

Jiang Lin moved his consciousness and directly used the newly purchased Title Douluo Summoning Card.

"Ding, summon successful, level 98 peak Douluo..."