Eight-Mouthed Insect (continued)

Wu Jiong: "I'll take you there first, then I'll go pull it out."

Jian Mo: "Okay, go ahead and pluck some more. We're running low on medicinal oil; we'll bring some back later to make more."

The two gathered their belongings and rushed to the clinic.

Jian Mo immediately spotted the orc who had come seeking medical help—the man was in his beast form, his fur was fiery red, and he had three tails trailing behind him, making him very distinctive.

It was an orc from the Red Zheng Tribe. He turned around to look after hearing the noise.

The Red Zheng Beast was accompanied by its companions, and the other beastmen turned around to look when they heard the commotion.

Jian Mo immediately noticed that the Red Zheng Beast in the middle had a swollen mouth and swollen eyes.

Funny

It was his ears.

The tips of his pointed, hairy ears swelled up, looking like round balls, making them so heavy that they couldn't stand up.

Jian Mo glanced at the dejected giant beast and almost burst out laughing.

Jian Mo adjusted her expression behind her mask, coughed lightly, and greeted, "I'm Jian Mo, I came over to see you."

The young people around the behemoth greeted him, "Doctor Jian Mo."

The giant beast weakly called out, "Doctor Jian Mo, thank you for your help this time."

Jian Mo waved her hand. "Let me check the wound first, see what kind of insect bit you?"

Giant Beast: "Eight-Mouthed Insect."

Jian Mo had never heard of this kind of insect before, and looked at Wu Jiong beside her with a puzzled expression.

Wu Jiong received his look and explained in tacit agreement, "This kind of insect bites very painfully. After biting, it won't let go, and the wound will swell up badly, as if it has been bitten by eight mouths. That's why some people call it the Eight-Mouthed Insect."

That's a really unique name.

Jian Mo nodded slightly and went over to examine the giant beast.

The Red Zheng Beast lay down.

Jian Mo quickly discovered that the most swollen part was not his face or ears, but his buttocks.

The Red Zheng Beast, which resembles both a fox and a weasel, has a rear end that's almost half the size of a dog's, and even its fur seems to have shrunk into its flesh.

Jian Mo pressed it gently and found that the insect's head was still on his buttocks, and some adult insects were also left behind.

This is easy to understand. Insects like ticks and bees leave their attack parts on the wounds of their prey, continuously releasing toxins to cause maximum damage.

The Red Zheng Beast trembled as Jian Mo pressed it down, appearing to be in considerable pain.

Jian Mo said apologetically, "Let me check first, it'll be quick. Is the fang firmly embedded in the flesh, so it can't usually be pulled out?"

The Red Zheng Beast nodded. "Yes, it's extremely difficult to pull out, so I dare not pull it out myself."

Jian Mo: "What will happen if I don't remove it? Will it become red, swollen, and ulcerated?"

Red Zheng Beast: "Pretty much. I've been stung before. If it's just one or two wounds, I can tough it out. But this time I'm injured in too many places, so I probably won't be able to hold on. Ouch—it really hurts! I don't even dare to transform back into human form."

Jian Mo picked up the tweezers. "I'll try to pull out its fangs completely."

The Red Zheng Beast gave a muffled reply, while its companion looked at Jian Mo expectantly.

Jian Mo invited the Red Zheng Beast to the open space in front of the small clinic, and deliberately had it pose in a way that aligned with the light, then pulled out the first thing it could reach.

The Eight-Mouthed Insect looks a bit like a tick, but it's not exactly the same. You can't twist and pull out its fangs; instead, you have to wiggle it from side to side and pull it out slowly.

Jian Mo showed the extracted venomous fangs to the Red Zheng Beast and its companions.

The Red Zheng Beast said resentfully, "Yes! It's these fangs! They've been driving me crazy!"

Jian Mo stared at his buttocks. "Actually, shaving and plucking the hair in the relevant areas would be better."

The Red Zheng Beast looked at Jian Mo with difficulty. "Can I not shave it? I haven't found a mate yet."

Jian Mo: "Then I'll try to look carefully."

The Red Zheng Beast nodded repeatedly. "Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Jian Mo climbed onto the Red Zheng Beast and slowly pulled out its venomous fangs one by one.

After the fangs were removed, the wound left behind was clearly a bloody hole, and it was very swollen and red.

Jian Mo helped him remove the venomous fangs while cleaning the wound with a cloth soaked in soapy water.

The venom of most poisonous insects is acidic, and soapy water can help relieve the pain of wounds; however, medication is still necessary in the end.

After becoming more skilled at pulling fangs, Jian Mo sped up considerably, going over the entire body of the Red Zheng Beast. After pulling out the fangs, he applied soapy water and then herbal medicine.

The Red Zheng Beast finally stopped feeling so uncomfortable. "Thank you, Doctor Jian Mo, it feels so good after the extraction."

After applying medicine to his ear, Jian Mo asked, "Will it stop hurting after you pull it out?"

Red Zheng Beast: "It doesn't hurt when I don't move, it hurts when I move."

Jian Mo: "Then don't touch it, let it heal on its own."

The Red Zheng Beast breathed a sigh of relief, "Alright."

Only then did the guy remember and tell Jian Mo, "Doctor Jian Mo, my name is Jing Huo, and I'm an orc from the Red Zheng Tribe."

Jian Mo laughed, "I know you're an orc from the Red Zheng Tribe. How did you get these injuries?"

Jing Huo: "Don't even mention it! I found a Silverleaf Tree and saw sap flowing out, so I licked it. Unexpectedly, a whole bunch of Eight-Mouthed Insect flew out and bit me all over my head. I tried to run away but couldn't; they even chased after me and kept biting me."

Jing Huo's companions mocked him. "Who told you to eat all by yourself? Now that the Eight-Mouthed Insect is here, no one will share the firepower with you, will they?"

Jing Huo: "I didn't mean to keep it to myself. I just wanted to see if the sap was sweet. If it was sweet, I would definitely tell you. Even if I didn't tell you, I would tell Fang Jiang."

His companions couldn't stand it anymore, and one of them slapped him on the stomach. "Tsk."

Jian Mo, standing nearby, realized that Fang Jiang was the sub-beastman that Jing Huo liked.

After examining Jing Huo again to make sure no fangs were missed, Jian Mo said, "Take the soap and herbs back with you. Wash the affected area with soapy water every morning and evening, then apply the herbs. It should be better in a few days."

Jing Huo nodded repeatedly, "Thank you Doctor Jian Mo."