461 Gold-Mottled Liquid-Soft Fungus (1/2)

Sue Lochiro's opinion was simple and direct. She merely said, ”I will support you.”

However, when Chen Mu took out the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus, everyone was overjoyed.

Sue Lochiro observed the video on the thousand kilometer card carefully, staring at it attentively for five minutes before giving the affirmative. ”This is definitely a gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus. This was a dried and preserved specimen. We just need to soak it in water to revert it to its original form.”

A few minutes later, Chen Mu finally saw the true form of the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus. A large piece of jelly rested quietly at the bottom of the clear water. The piece of jelly was two to three times larger than the previous one. What had been black was now brown. The patterns on the surface of the jelly became brighter and more dazzling than before. Clusters of glittering golden patterns covered the jelly like a refined patchwork.

”I can't guarantee it will work.” Hesitation fell over Sue Lochiro.

Originally, it had been Sue Lochiro who had mentioned the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus. That was the reason Chen Mu had gone searching for it desperately. Moreover, allowing a patient to consume a medicine with unknown side effects was a serious violation of the medical card artisans' code of conduct. Sue Lochiro couldn't help but judge herself for saying something like that. However, if they left the green thread inside Chen Mu to its own devices, there would only be one predictable outcome.

Chen Mu glanced at Qiu Shanyu and asked, ”What do you think?”

Qiu Shanyu simply shook her head. ”I know the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus is able to improve longevity, but I've never heard anything about its reaction with the Green Mark.”

Chen Mu's gaze was fixated on the squishy, jelly-like object inside the water. He gritted his teeth and directed his question to Sue Lochiro. ”How do I use this?”

Chen Mu had witnessed the spreading of the green flowery pattern on his wrists, and it only grew lusher day by day. It was a warning sign that the grim reaper was slowly but surely creeping closer. The weight of unbearable anxiety would have crumpled the faint-hearted.

He had considered all of his options. Even if he did follow Qiu Shanyu's suggestion, it was impossible to find the demonic woman in such a short time. To be honest, Chen Mu had never liked gambling. Now that he was left with no other options, though, he could only bet on his fate.

Unlike Chen Mu, Sue Lochiro had managed to calm down. As a medical card artisan, she needed to provide the best solution for her patients no matter the circumstances. The gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus was the only possible cure she had found for the Green Mark inside Chen Mu. There would only be two possible results: a positive one or a negative one. The probability was 50-50.

Sue Lochiro raised her voice, carefully stating the procedure in detail. ”Use a knife to cut the surface of the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus. After you slice through the surface, golden liquid will ooze out from the cut. You will need to consume the golden liquid. Do take note that you will need to finish the process within one minute. If you don't, the liquid will lose its potency.”

Chen Mu nervously fixed his gaze on the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus in the water. He trusted Sue Lochiro's knowledge. If she had pointed out that the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus would work against the Green Mark, it would definitely work.

All eyes fell on Chen Mu. It was up to him to make the call. A few moments later, his emotions gradually fell into place. He had gone through so many obstacles, and the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus was finally in front of him. Why would he still hesitate?

Chen Mu took the jelly-like substance from the water and held it, feeling the weight in his hand. A few centimeters of a glowing green energy extended from his fingertips and lightly grazed the surface of the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus. A cut immediately formed, and golden liquid streamed out of the opening.

Chen Mu didn't hesitate as he put his lips closer the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus. He hastily brought it to his mouth and started sucking the liquid keenly. Soon, his lips were gilded in gold as drops of golden liquid dripped out from the corner of his mouth. He continued suckling for two minutes before removing the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus from his mouth. His lips looked like they had been painted in gold.

”How do you feel?” Sue Lochiro asked anxiously. Her expression fluttered.

”Spicy!” Chen Mu's face was red. Even his lips had turned from gold to bright crimson. His eyes, too, were glimmering like rubies, similar to those of a rabbit.

”Spicy?” Sue Lochiro was taken aback, but she hurried on. ”Nothing else? Try using your perception to check on the green thread inside you.”

Gathering what he had heard, Chen Mu acted at once and used his perception.

The others noticed Chen Mu's expression turn awkward suddenly. They were worried about his condition, but no one dared to speak, afraid they might interrupt him in some way.

”That's strange. It seems like the golden liquid has fused with my muscles.” Chen Mu was troubled. ”It didn't have any contact with the Green Mark.”

”Why? How could this be?” Sue Lochiro was on the verge of tears. Regrettably, she wasn't with Chen Mu, so she was unable to give him any further examination. How could there be no reaction between the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus and the Green Mark? They have completely opposite structures!

It was then that Wei-ah suddenly called out, ”Hey, blockhead, do the calisthenics!”

”Calisthenics?” Chen Mu was confused. As he had continued to strengthen his body, the effect of calisthenics had decreased gradually. In the end, it did him no good, so he had stopped practicing it a long time ago. Why would Wei-ah suddenly ask him to do it?

Nevertheless, he didn't question Wei-ah but started to do calisthenics without delay. Wei-ah was usually mum; when he did speak, it meant he was certain.

Chen Mu's strange actions baffled everyone. The calisthenics routine consisted of various weird and indecent movements, so it lightened the heavy atmosphere.

When Chen Mu started the routine, he could feel a new sensation. His body was gradually cooling down. As if he was soaking in a pool of cold water, the flame inside him quietly receded. After finishing a round, he felt refreshed. He couldn't describe it, but it was a pleasant feeling.