Yes, Xiaofan will definitely call back, but not now...
But, how can one truly determine if the antidote is genuine or not?
This is indeed a troubling issue for Xiaofan. After all, it's the first ti he's heard of the White Scorpion poison...
Just when Xiaofan was at his wits' end, a phone call brought him a glimr of hope...
The phone suddenly vibrated again; it was an unfamiliar number, and the location shown was DJ...
"Hello..." Xiaofan answered, not knowing who in DJ could be calling him. Could it be that Li San and the others had co back?
"Cap-Captain..."
"Bai Xue?"
Upon hearing the voice on the phone, Xiaofan's pupils suddenly constricted.
"It's ..."
So that's it, he had previously spoken to Leng Yue on the phone, so it was only logical that Leng Yue would have given his number to Bai Xue, which seed normal. Xiaofan's number had been equipped with a tracking protection system by Li Kuo, so even if the number was leaked, no one could locate him.
"How are you?"
"I'm okay."
"Calling at this ti, is there sothing important?" Xiaofan asked slowly.
Now was not the ti for reminiscing, at least Xiaofan hadn't the mind to do so yet.
"You're looking for the antidote for the White Scorpion, right?"
Thump, Xiaofan's heart stopped for two seconds, his breath held in an instant. Then his heartbeat resud, gradually speeding up.
"Do you have the antidote?" He instinctively asked aloud.
She is the Celestial Emperor's granddaughter; if she really had the antidote, it wouldn't be surprising.
"Sorry, even I don't have access to such advanced antidotes," Bai Xue apologized.
"Why?" Xiaofan asked, unwilling to give up.
"The refinent of the White Scorpion is highly secretive; do you know why it's so rare? Not because of the high price, but because the poisonous herbs required for refining are exceptionally scarce. Moreover, the Three-color Figs needed for antidote refinent are even rarer to the extre."
"Then, do you know the secret formula for the antidote? Or perhaps the formula for the poison would suffice," Xiaofan continued to ask.
"I've only heard of the Three-color Figs; they must grow by the seaside among the mangroves, and they must be picked while fruiting to be effective,"
"I know, I know about the Three-color Figs. Before maturing, due to photosynthesis, the transparent leaves will produce three colors of light around them via sunlight. Eventually, the topmost leaves will retract and wrap together; the fruit must be picked within five minutes after the colors gradually disperse. If the ti exceeds, the fruit opens up again and turns into leaves, losing all dicinal effects. I once accompanied my grandfather to the seaside during sumr, searched for two whole months but couldn't find a single plant. They are indeed rare," Xiaofan said bitterly.
"Hmm, it seems you know quite a bit, so I don't need to explain. Here in Japan, surrounded by the sea, the mangroves are abundant, so the chances of finding Three-color Figs are higher," Bai Xue said softly.
"I understand. But just knowing about the figs, without finding other ingredients, there's nothing I can do."
Even if Xiaofan knows of the most precious ingredients, without the formula, it's impossible to make the antidote.
"If..."
"Hey, do you know any characteristics of the antidote? Like, what taste it might have when made into an antidote? Any features?" Not waiting for Bai Xue to speak, Xiaofan asked again.
"I've only heard about it, the antidote is entirely white, with a sweet aroma. Actually, that kind of thing is not only an antidote; for so noble or powerful people, taking one pill at intervals can prolong life. However, due to rarity and difficulty in refining, such antidotes are usually only kept in very secretive departnts or bases. Even for my grandfather, he gets to take one every three years... the last ti he took this antidote was a year ago."
"Whew, with these features, I can determine whether the other party is offering the real antidote. Thank you, Bai Xue..."
"Hey, Captain, are you really planning to exchange with them?" Bai Xue asked in surprise.
"Yes, why?"
"It's very dangerous, it's completely different from past missions, you..."
"So what?"
"You could die."
"Everyone dies eventually..."
"Is that woman really that important to you? Enough to risk your life?"
"Yes."
"Then, what about ..." Bai Xue's tone suddenly softened.
"Shen Zhifan, oh no, the Black Mantis has disappeared; he never existed in this world. We were never ant to et..."
Hearing this, Bai Xue's heart trembled slightly, not wanting to be involved further? Or perhaps he never placed their past feelings at heart, or maybe there were never any feelings.
"Okay then, take care."
"Hmm, once again, thank you. Take care..."
"Hey, Captain..."
"Hmm?"
As Xiaofan prepared to hang up, Bai Xue called out to him again.
"You, you take care too..."
"Hmm."
After hanging up, Xiaofan let out a long breath; being with Bai Xue, Xiaofan always thought it was just an act. But unexpectedly, the mories brought by this phone call made Xiaofan's feelings more complicated.
Putting these aside, there was already a promise made; upon parting from XG, eting again ant becoming true enemies. Unexpectedly, this vow had quickly beco reality.
Of course, Leng Yue knew full well the two sides were enemies, but still hoped Bai Xue could help Xiaofan. That's why she gave the phone number to Bai Xue.
"How did it go?" After hanging up, Leng Yue asked anxiously.
"He gave no chance to speak."
"Then why didn't you take the initiative to tell him, perhaps that way..."
"Are you questioning ?" Bai Xue suddenly turned back to look at Leng Yue.
"I, I dare not..." Leng Yue slowly lowered her head.
"We all know the Captain's capabilities, but his mindset, only Shen Zuimo truly understands; I, along with you, in his eyes are just passing guests. Moreover, given our current status, we simply cannot interfere with his matters. Once involved and discovered, the consequences are dire, but I don't need to tell you, you know." Bai Xue said slowly.
"I understand,"
Leng Yue replied softly, yet her expression was sowhat peculiar; she began to feel Bai Xue had changed—not the Bai Xue she knew from XG, possibly changed by a year's internal conflict. But Leng Yue couldn't understand; obviously, there were other redial options besides a forceful approach, why not speak up? Could she really watch the Captain take risks?
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