Clear Wind raised a little paw, slowly extending five razor-sharp claws from its pads. They gleamed coldly in the sunlight.
It lightly sliced the Five-Pace Snake's belly with a claw tip, near the vital spot seven inches below its head.
The movement was precise and elegant.
A tiny incision opened effortlessly in the snakeskin, and a pale yellow gallbladder the size of a pigeon's egg immediately bulged out.
Throughout the entire process, the highly venomous Five-Pace Snake did not struggle at all.
Clear Wind extended a claw tip again and gently punctured the swollen gallbladder.
With a soft squelch, pale yellow bile spilled out, and a faint fishy odor spread through the air.
Chen Lin reacted swiftly, bringing the porcelain bottle over at once and carefully catching every last drop of the precious bile.
Several minutes later, a shallow layer of bile had collected in the bottle, while the gallbladder shriveled at a visible rate.
The Five-Pace Snake began to sway slightly, its vitality fading. It looked ready to kick the bucket.
Seeing this, Chen Lin immediately shot Bright Moon a look.
Bright Moon understood and pressed a little paw against the shriveled gallbladder. A soft halo of white light instantly enveloped it.
A miracle occurred.
Nourished by the white light, the shriveled gallbladder actually became full and plump again.
Even the incision began to heal slowly.
At the sight, inspiration struck Chen Lin.
If it could be healed, did that mean... unlimited refills?
Connected to him mentally, Clear Wind and Bright Moon instantly understood their master's idea.
Bright Moon's healing spell faltered slightly, and a hint of hesitation entered its soft, sweet voice.
[Master... isn't this... a little too...]
Before it could finish, Clear Wind's excited, girlish voice burst into Chen Lin's mind.
*[Master, you're so clever! This is