Cornflower Witch

Chapter 230 Blank Scroll Herbal Pot

In order to develop a targeted medicine as soon as possible, the doctors of the 'White Scroll Herbal Pot' invited Dorothy and Silti to join the analysis and discussion meeting. Since they had already studied 'plaster' for quite some time, the two quickly provided the doctors with a lot of valuable information and experience.

Over the next two weeks, the peculiar plague within the Iron Cliff camp was brought under control and ceased to spread. The infected members also stabilized under the suppression of medication.

"However, the process of researching targeted drugs remains difficult," Zelarin Cuifeng reported to the group of people present at the discussion meeting.

“We have indeed discovered a drug that can suppress these strange creatures, but even if cured, patients still have a relapse rate of over 90%. My guess is that some tiny 'plaster' has seeped into some people's bodies and lurked there.”

Even if the condition improves during medication, the latent 'mud' will spread again over time.

"Is it really that stubborn?" The commander sitting at the head of the table frowned.

“If we can’t control it, wouldn’t the entire forest, and even the continental surface, be contaminated and harmed by this ‘mud’?” a masked man in gray sitting at the table said in a low voice.

"Is such that."

"Currently, in addition to the 'Iron Wall Cliff,' there are 241 other infected people outside the area. They were all contacted during the process of seeking help. All passages leading into the Dark Mist Mountains have been placed under lockdown, and all communications have been switched to the 'Water Mirror Ritual.'"

"This is strange. If the 'power of sexuality' is weak to a certain extent, it cannot bring about changes and powers that are beyond common sense, just as many living beings have hidden, unmanifested sexual characteristics."

“Under such circumstances, this ‘plaster’ is just a common viral disease. How could it possibly have such strong resistance to the cleansing power of purification?”

“No, it is indeed very fragile.” Zelarin shook his head.

"Just like ordinary viral diseases, once the protection of the sexual phase level is lost, it can be easily purified and cleansed away."

"However, it is also very gentle. I mean, it can get along well with the human body and integrate into the flesh in a very harmonious way, so that they will not be rejected and the power of purification cannot remove the 'ash' that has become one with it."

"Doesn't life itself reject this 'foreign object'?" A scholar dressed in a white coat with a gold trim asked, looking up.

"I don't really reject it, because from my own perspective, 'plaster' is like my half-brother."

"Why is that?" Many people are puzzled.

“Because they are ‘mushroom filaments’,” Zelarin sighed.

"As the origin of many sexual phenomena, 'mushroom silk' itself contains their common parts, and the silk threads represented by 'mushroom silk' are the foundation of all things, just like the most basic lines, which are hard to exclude."

"Although the physical characteristics of 'mushroom silk' have weakened, the concepts they represent have long since spread to all life forms and things."

"Furthermore, 'mud' itself is not malicious; it merely uses nutrients to help its hosts connect with each other. If we keep providing nutrients to people infected with 'mud' without curbing the 'mud,' eventually that person will become a large, wriggling 'mud,' that is, become one of them. In extremely ancient times, this was the way fungi reproduced."

"Does that mean there's no solution?" Many people's faces darkened.

“It’s not time to give up yet; we’re looking for other solutions now,” Zelarin replied.

"While it may be difficult for external factors to interfere with the 'mushroom fiber' to make it actively reject the foreign substance, we can use another kind of 'mushroom fiber' life to connect and transform it, making it harmless and eliminating it."

"This idea actually came from the 'visible powder' developed in the town of Tiding Town not long ago," Zelarin said, revealing his thoughts.

"Is this... feasible?" Some people present were skeptical, feeling that it was too far-fetched.

"Let's give it a try. Besides, if I'm not mistaken, if I fail, the association will mobilize all forces to deal with it, right?"

"Yes, if even someone as experienced as you can't solve this, then we'll have no choice but to swallow our pride and ask the 'Harp Flower Alliance,' the 'Sea Cliff Blood Clan,' or even the 'Mage Alliance' to work together to deal with this problem."

Within the Woodland Society, although there are many organizations, only a handful excel in pharmacological analysis and dispelling toxins and curses. The 'White Scroll Herbal Pot' is already the strongest among these organizations.

“I understand, but please give me two months.” Zelarin nodded.

After the meeting, inspired by the principle of the 'manifestation powder', the doctors once again used 'purple jellyfish mushroom', which has the same properties as 'mushroom filaments' but different characteristics, as a raw material to develop and formulate targeted drugs.

During this period, Hiltiya had to set up a temporary greenhouse at the 'Iron Cliff' to cultivate a large number of 'Purple Jellyfish Mushrooms' as experimental materials and raw materials for future medicines.

During this period, she frequently participated in discussions about the 'white scroll herbal pot' and learned a lot about the principles of medicine.

Perhaps it's due to analogy or the improvement in her knowledge, but she can now suddenly understand some parts of the book "Melleranche, Praying in the Lake" that she previously found obscure and incomprehensible.

Melerlan became famous for leading the Silver Glow Church to quell the 'Ravens' Rebellion,' a plague spread by birds that caused infected people to grow black feathers. When the feathers covered their entire bodies, they would go mad and die.

If they do not die, the infected life will transform into a twisted 'black crow monster', take flight, and the dust shaken off from these feathers will carry the seeds of plague and spread them everywhere.

During the 'Raven's Rebellion', approximately one-fifth of the population of the Fourth Continent perished, leading to the weakening of many organizations and attracting the invasion of the 'Golden Honey Dynasty' of the Fifth Continent.

However, these are all things for later. The important thing is that the plague of the "Crows' Rebellion" back then and the "Mortar" we are encountering this time have many similarities, and we should be able to learn from them.

So Hiltiya took the initiative to request a large number of pharmacopoeia books from the 'White Scroll Herbal Pot' organization and began to learn about drug development.

In the past two months, she has learned very quickly and her growth has surprised Zelarin.

"No wonder the 'Four Seasons Alliance' protects you like a treasure, saying that even if 'Iron Cliff' is to be cleared out, I must take you with me when I leave."

"Uh, is that so?" Hiltiya covered her brow with her fingers, embarrassed, indicating that she was completely unaware of it.

“Yes, that’s true. Not only do I know about it, but several high-level transcendents currently inside Ironwall Cliff also know about it. We even talk about you occasionally, but you just don’t know it.” Zelarin nodded.

“I see you have great talent in ‘Radiant Moon’ and ‘Emerald Honey’, and you’ve mastered the knowledge of these medicinal texts very quickly. How about you come to our ‘White Scroll Herbal Pot’ in the future? I can take you as my apprentice and personally teach you the various secret techniques passed down in our school.” He rarely encountered such a suitable junior, and he felt that Xilutiya’s talent and personality made her a natural-born physician.

"Our faction's main heritage is 'Radiant Moon' and 'Emerald Honey'. If you go to the 'Four Seasons Alliance', they can help you with the 'Emerald Honey' related gardener professions, but the 'Radiant Moon' heritage is very limited."

"What they excel at is combining 'Blazing Sun Emerald Honey' for mass cultivation and production, rather than using 'Radiant Moon Emerald Honey' for analysis, exploration, and searching for deeper mysteries."

Under the persuasion of the white doctor, Siltia was indeed quite tempted, but when she thought of the soon-to-be-completed 'Autumn Garden', she still shook her head.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I am about to advance in my cultivation level, and it would be inappropriate for me to switch factions now."

“You chose to advance with ‘Emerald Honey’, right? That’s alright. When you reach the fifth rank, you can choose another ‘attribute’ to fuse and advance. I suggest you choose ‘Radiant Moon’ instead of ‘Blazing Sun’ from the ‘Four Seasons Alliance’.”

"Higher-level life forms are often composite beings. They can perfectly integrate two aspects to unleash their greater abilities."

“You are so compatible with ‘Radiant Moon,’ it would be such a waste if you chose another ‘sexuality’.” Zelarin sighed, worried that the girl would go astray.

"So, once you reach the fifth rank or higher, you can fuse two different natures?" Considering her talent and future, Hiltiya made some decisions.

“I understand, but even so, the Four Seasons Alliance has done me a great favor by nurturing me, and I cannot simply switch factions.”

"I'll consider your suggestion after I've reported back to them." Hilti was indeed very interested in the White Scroll Herbal Pot, which was skilled in 'Radiant Moon and Emerald Honey'. She also realized that if she learned the knowledge of the 'White Scroll Herbal Pot' school, it would be much easier to unlock the secrets of the book 'Melelanco the Prayer in the Lake' in the future.

She will probably consider choosing the advanced secret technique of the 'White Scroll Herbal Pot' school when she reaches the fifth rank to condense a composite aspect, which would be more in line with her talent and strengths.

After receiving the girl's reply, Zelarin was finally satisfied. During this time, he no longer hesitated to directly impart a lot of knowledge and skills from the 'White Scroll Herbal Pot' organization to Hilti, helping her understand pharmacology and grow rapidly.

Thus, the two months passed quickly through Hirutiya's continuous learning and practice.

(End of this chapter)