"Young Master Tianyun, you also know alchemy?" Ji Shuilian looked at Yi Tianyun in disbelief. Yi Tianyun was already formidable and had been classified as a puppet master by them.
A puppet master who also practices alchemy? This seemed highly unlikely. Devoting all one's energy to becoming a puppet master was already a daunting task, and adding alchemy on top of that could mean that neither skill would be mastered proficiently.
"Yes, I know a bit. May I give it a try?" Yi Tianyun smiled faintly, sensing that they had pigeonholed him into only being a puppet master.
"This..." Ji Shuilian hesitated for a moment but then nodded. "Alright, please go ahead, Young Master Tianyun!"
"Wait a moment!" Elder Ji Yu stepped forward to stop them, not daring to let Yi Tianyun try casually. "The Patriarch's condition is critical. We can't act recklessly. Young man, if you're confident, I'll let you try. But if you aren't, trying might worsen the Patriarch's condition!"
Her expression was stern. This was a serious matter. Given the Patriarch's critical state, any careless treatment could aggravate his injuries.
Yi Tianyun assessed her briefly and then took out a pill, handing it to her. "You seem to be in serious condition as well. Take this pill, and you'll see my capability."
Elder Ji Yu was taken aback but did not hesitate. She took the pill and swallowed it. She trusted him since he had saved Ji Yue and the others.
Shortly after taking the pill, her pale complexion began to improve significantly, regaining much of her lost vitality.
"You've been depleted significantly. The pill I gave you is a Vitality Restoration Pill. It'll help you recover somewhat, but you'll need more treatment. Here's the rest of the pills for you." Yi Tianyun handed over a bottle of pills.
Elder Ji Yu accepted it and stepped aside. Yi Tianyun quickly assessed her condition and provided appropriate medication, demonstrating his expertise.
"It seems you indeed have some skill, young man. I was too cautious. Please proceed," Elder Ji Yu said sincerely.
Even though they were at the God Monarch level, they were not as adept in this field and thus needed to defer to him.
"You're right to be cautious. The Patriarch's condition is severe. He's been poisoned, and your method of using detoxifying herbs is ineffective and might even worsen his condition." Yi Tianyun immediately identified the problem. Besides his injuries, the Patriarch was poisoned.
The Evil Spirit Race had come prepared; it was no surprise they had multiple strategies.
"It could worsen his condition?" They were stunned. They had only basic healing knowledge and could only try simple methods.
"Yes, these detoxifying herbs have limited effect. Using them so extensively inhibits the Patriarch's ability to detoxify naturally. The Patriarch has a strong constitution and can mitigate even potent toxins to some extent."
"Your method is actually exacerbating the problem."
Yi Tianyun then proceeded to remove the thick layer of detoxifying herbs covering Ji Fuyun. Underneath, his skin was pitch black from the poison.
Yi Tianyun took out a dagger and made a small cut, allowing the toxic blood to flow out. As it hit the ground, it sizzled, corroding the floor.
"What potent poison. The Evil Spirit Race's preparation is impressive," Yi Tianyun remarked, shaking his head. The poison was potent enough to affect a God Monarch.
Ji Shuilian and the others were deeply concerned and heartbroken upon seeing this. Removing all the herbs would reveal a gruesome sight.
"Yes, if not for the Patriarch shielding us, we elders would have been poisoned too," Elder Ji Yu recalled, her face turning slightly pale again. They had never encountered such a terrifying poison.
"Young Master Tianyun, can you detoxify it?" Ji Shuilian asked anxiously.
"Let me examine it first," Yi Tianyun replied, focusing intently on the pool of toxic blood. He wasn't just letting the blood out for fun; he was analyzing the poison.
After a while, he identified the components of the poison, his expression growing more serious.
"Young Master Tianyun?" Ji Shuilian felt a foreboding sense of unease seeing his serious expression.
"I know how to detoxify it. The Evil Spirit Race's poison isn't lethal but causes a prolonged coma and gradually erodes one's cultivation. If left untreated, it will render the victim powerless, an easy target," Yi Tianyun explained gravely. "Any longer, and even detoxification won't restore his cultivation fully."
The poison wasn't fatal but debilitating, ensuring the victim remained alive but powerless, perfect for capture by the Evil Spirit Race.
"How can we detoxify him?" They were hopeful. In such a short time, he had figured it out.
"It's not difficult. First, let's see if you have the necessary herbs," Yi Tianyun said.
"We have some herbs, but our stock isn't extensive," Elder Ji Yu replied, handing over her storage ring for him to check.
Yi Tianyun took it and was surprised. "You have plenty of herbs. This isn't a small amount. What do you mean not extensive?"
The storage was filled with valuable herbs. It was a substantial stockpile, not a small amount by any means.