SWDnovel Chapter 2, Line 1 Gorge, Anti-toxic Physique
Chapter 2, Line 1 Gorge, Anti-toxic Physique
"This is a courtyard that the gang assigned to me."
"From now on, you will live in that small hut next door. Study hard and memorize the contents of the booklet. The herbs in it are extremely important."
"There are also some simple ways to treat injuries. You must memorize them and learn to use them flexibly."
After the meal, Sun Sheng took Lin Zhou to his courtyard and let Lin Zhou stay in a small house in the southwest corner of the courtyard.
"Yes."
"This disciple will definitely collect the herbs listed in the book to repay the dean for his kindness in helping me."
Lin Zhou said firmly.
"No need for flattery, I only care about results."
"Keep studying."
After saying this, Steward Sun turned and left.
Then, Lin Zhou pushed open the door of the small house. Although the house was small, it didn't smell bad. It was clean and tidy, as if someone had cleaned it for a special purpose.
Lin Zhou sat down at the small table in the room and tried to remove the Level 1 Memory Enhancement that was placed in the entry slot.
Waited for a while.
He could still clearly remember the contents of the herbal medicine paper, but when Lin Zhou opened the booklet given to him by Steward Sun and began to recite the contents, he became stumbling and staggered. He read it several times but could not memorize the first paragraph.
"As expected, it's impossible to succeed without the help of keywords."
Lin Zhou upgraded his memory to level 1 and placed it back in the entry slot.
His photographic memory returned.
Less than a quarter of an hour.
After flipping through the more than thirty pages of the booklet, Lin Zhou sat on the table, closed his eyes, and began to recall the contents. The descriptions of each herb, the precautions to take when picking them, and the detailed illustrations of the herbs were all clearly imprinted in Lin Zhou's mind.
Shortly after, we had lunch.
The panel reappeared.
[Have you checked in?]
"Check-in."
It's finally here. I wonder what the topic will be today.
After all, improving my memory of the first keyword yesterday made me stand out and earn me the treatment I have now.
However, the dangers of gathering herbs tomorrow are still unknown.
Having an extra keyword can also provide an extra chance to save your life.
[Check-in successful]
[Gained Level 1 Toxic Resistance]
[Level 1 Toxin Resistance: Increases toxic immunity and slightly improves overall constitution.]
[Entry Position: Level 1 Memory Improvement]
[Entry Database: Level 1 Toxin-Resistant Constitution]
...
"A body with resistance to toxins."
"In the process of gathering herbs, this is indeed a life-saving ability."
"We don't know where they'll be gathering the herbs yet, but it's most likely in the mountains. Mountains are full of snakes, insects, and rodents, and many herbs contain toxins in their roots, stems, branches, leaves, or even just the leaves."
Having such a term in hand will make things much smoother.
Lin Zhou was very satisfied with the keywords that had appeared.
It was evening.
Sun Sheng returned to the courtyard somewhat wearily and checked Lin Zhou's memorized material.
Lin Zhou, on the other hand, answered Sun Sheng's questions fluently and readily. Moreover, he was able to draw inferences from one instance to another, asking about some minor precautions to take during the herb gathering process.
"it is good."
"I didn't expect you to be able to memorize so much."
"If it weren't for the severe drought, with your abilities, you would surely have passed the civil service examinations. However, in this world, the paths of sects and martial arts are what people respect."
Sun Sheng said with a touch of emotion.
It can be said that Sun Sheng values Lin Zhou more and more. The herbs and their properties that he has memorized now will lay the foundation for Lin Zhou to pass the exam for the position of pharmacist in the gang in the future.
"Tomorrow at noon, you, along with four other new apprentices and several apprentices from Luhua Hall, will go to Yixian Gorge on Wushan Mountain outside the county town to collect herbs."
"The entrance to that place is narrow, only young people like you carrying cloth bags can pass through. The interior space is over a hundred acres, like a paradise."
"It contains many rare herbs."
"I have a sachet here. Wearing it can ward off snakes and insects. Take it."
Sun Sheng stroked his goatee, took out a dark brown sachet from his pocket, and handed it to Lin Zhou.
"Thank you, Deacon."
Lin Zhou bowed in thanks, took the sachet, and solemnly placed it in his bosom.
Only then did Lin Zhou understand why they had recruited these literate refugee teenagers.
...
The next day, as soon as it was light.
Deacon Sun, accompanied by four sword-wielding disciples from the Medicine King Gang—all strong and robust men dressed in black—guarded their carriage as they headed north out of the county town.
Taihu County is located on the edge of the disaster area, but there is still some hope to the north, and the crops in the fields will not be completely lost.
Continuing north for more than ten miles, you will reach the famous Wushan Mountain, which covers an area of thousands of miles.
The Wushan Mountains stretch for over a thousand miles, and at their foot, there are no fewer than a dozen county towns that have been built, supporting countless people.
at this time.
The four people on the large communal bed in the carriage had changed their demeanor from before, now showing a more obsequious attitude towards Lin Zhou.
"Brother Lin, where are we going?"
"Brother Lin."
"My name is Zhou Yuanbao."
"If we reach our destination, I would appreciate any guidance you may offer."
Beside Lin Zhou, a thin-faced boy looked at Lin Zhou, who was resting with his eyes closed in the carriage, and said a few words to himself.
Seeing Lin Zhou's brows furrow slightly, he stopped speaking.
soon.
After getting off the carriage at the foot of the mountain, they walked another five or six miles before reaching their destination, which was in front of an extremely steep cliff. Below the cliff was a narrow passage that could only be passed by one person at a time.
The passage was overgrown with weeds and vines, stretching as far as the eye could see; an adult would certainly not be able to enter such a passage.
But Lin Zhou and the other disaster victims were all so hungry that they were thin and weak, making them perfect for entering the area to collect herbs.
Except for them.
There was another group of people who had arrived earlier at the cliff face. Among them were seven thin, gaunt boys carrying cloth bags and short-handled shovels. They were clearly selected from among the disaster victims.
The people of Luhuatang.
Lin Zhou thought of what Sun Sheng had said yesterday.
The Lu Hua Tang team also included a steward, accompanied by four guards from various gangs.
The only difference was that the disaster victims recruited two more apprentices.
"Brother Sun, you're a bit late."
"I kept our agreement to draw lots together."
The head steward of Luhua Hall was a middle-aged man named Ge Fei dressed in white. He was holding a feather fan and smiling as he looked at Sun Sheng and the others.
"Brother Ge."
"Let's start drawing lots then."
Then, Sun Sheng took out a small wooden box containing twelve slips of paper, numbered from one to twelve.
You go in first once you grab the first slip of paper.
Furthermore, both Sun Sheng and Ge Fei ordered their respective herb-gathering apprentices not to harm other apprentices, prioritizing herb gathering.
However, if they go inside, even if something happens to the apprentices, as long as another apprentice dies inside, no one will complain.