C16 (1/2)

After making up his mind, Dong Lang began to search the vicinity. The herbs that could be used to make Ecstasy were all very common, so the growth conditions weren't that harsh. The forest, hills, and plains could grow, and indeed, within a few dozen kilometers of the village, Dong Lang found seven or eight types of medicinal herbs that could make people faint, and even create illusions. Thus, he gathered a few of each pellets. Of course, there were also those for Shu Qin to consume. Just as Dong Lang was about to go back, he seemed to see a figure from afar. With curiosity, Dong Lang walked over.

It really was a person carrying a medicinal basket. The person wore a grey robe and his face was somewhat dark. At this time, that person seemed to have also seen Dong Lang. Eh? Little fellow, are you lost? ” The man looked at Dong Lang and said.

”No, I'm just here to pick some herbs. My friend is sick.” Dong Lang looked at the stranger in front of him, and told him the whole story.

”Oh? I also have some medical skills, if you do not mind, I can help diagnose your friend's condition. ” The man said to Dong Lang.

”Thank you, but I only need a small amount of herbs.” Dong Lang thanked him for his good intentions. With that, he turned and left. Actually, Dong Lang felt that the person in front of him was not bad, but when they were talking, he felt that something was off. Thus, they left after a short conversation.

Looking at Dong Lang's disappearing figure, that person's smile froze as well, and said gloomily: ”If I were you, I wouldn't waste my breath talking so much. The more you talk, the more danger you will face. ”

Returning back to the village, Dong Lang finished cooking the medicine and gave it to Shu Qin to drink. At this moment, the sky gradually darkened.

”What should we do tonight?” Shu Qin asked.

”Let's be careful. We'll be in the house tonight, so don't go out. Dong Lang, can you wrap the house with your ice, and only leave a hole on the roof to breathe through? ”

”That's fine. I'll do it when all the villagers are here. ” Dong Lang replied.

After an hour, all the villagers were gathered. Dong Lang stabbed his sword into the ground, and with a pair of hands, he stood up. In a split-second, the temperature around the house plummeted, and a thin layer of ice began to form. The villagers were all stunned by what they saw. The praises sounded out one after another, causing the three of them to feel a little embarrassed. Amidst the villagers' praises, the ice wall finally formed and coincidentally wrapped around the house, leaving behind a ventilation hole.

”Why are we doing this?” Dong Lang looked at Shu Jian doubtfully. ”Faintly treating Shu Jian as a strategist.” I'll tell you when the villagers sleep. ” Shu Jian kept them in suspense. Ye Zichen laughed as he spoke.

After about four hours, the villagers finally lost their initial excitement and slowly fell asleep. At this time, Shu Qin couldn't help but ask Shu Jian out of curiosity.

Shu Jian said unhurriedly: ”I'm guessing that the Ecstasy among the villagers last night and Shu Qin's abnormality must have been caused by the combination of medicine and magic. As for the medicine, it is spread by wind and air, building up a ice wall, the room's temperature will be lowered and the lower level of cold air that is not easy to go out from, the air that is possibly mixed with Ecstasy will also not be easy to descend, and this will also reduce the risk of being drugged. Even if a few Ecstasy came in, it is still only a small amount, so we can support it for a while. Also, even if we can't see the effects of the medicine, once they fuse with the water vapor produced by the ice wall and stick to our skin for a long time, they will eventually reveal a little bit of it. Also, there's a double insurance. I once learned a small-scaled formation called 'Shui Wei' from my master. This formation can detect things that we can't see, and the moment something breaks in, the formation will collapse on its own. This will help us to be more vigilant. ” With that, Shu Jian held his hands together and turned counterclockwise. A brown light flashed, and after that, he waved his hands in four different directions, and four rays of light flew towards the east, west, south and north corners of the house. The lights from the four corners slowly extended until they eventually connected and formed a small stream that surrounded the house from the inside.