Since all these rules and superstitions are outdated, what's wrong with me indulging in some me

Kevin looked at him, his eyes sharp.

"We can try a small amount of that 'hemostatic and tissue-regenerating' medicine on Leo's wound first," Lu Changsheng suggested as a compromise. "Apply it externally and observe the reaction. If it has a remarkable effect and there is no malignant transformation, then we can consider giving it to Mark orally."

This proposal is relatively cautious.

After a moment's consideration, Kevin realized that there was no safer option at the moment.

"Okay, I trust you. Let's try applying it externally first."

Kevin tore open the crude bandage on Leo's leg, revealing a bloody, mangled wound with exposed bone. He used a clean strip of cloth to dab a little dark red "hemostatic and tissue-regenerating" medicine and carefully applied it to the edges of the wound.

Everyone held their breath and stared intently.

The moment the medicine came into contact with the wound, a strange change occurred!

The skin and flesh at the wound site were visibly wriggling and contracting.

The dark red blood seeping out decreased rapidly, and the two sides of the wound began to slowly close together. Although it was not healed instantly, the terrible bleeding stopped almost within seconds.

"Oh My God……"

Cheng Caijun gasped.

Yamamoto Ichiro and Park Bo-soo were also dumbfounded.

Kevin's eyes narrowed, and he quickly checked Leo's vital signs.

Although still unconscious, his breathing seemed to have become a little more steady, and his face was no longer ashen.

"The hemostatic effect is immediate. Moreover, it seems to stimulate the wound's own vitality?"

Kevin's voice was filled with disbelief.

"This medicine..."

"Observe for a few more minutes. If it doesn't worsen, try applying a small amount topically to Mark as well."

Lu Changsheng made a quick decision. The medicine's effects were strangely good, but the auspicious omen from the divination seemed to be temporarily confirmed.

A few minutes later, Leo's wound showed no signs of worsening; on the contrary, the faint sense of life became even more pronounced.

Without further hesitation, Kevin applied a small amount of antidote to the front of the bluish-black spreading area on Mark's arm, using the same method.

The dark green liquid seeped into his skin, and Mark let out a muffled groan. His arm muscles tensed instantly, and veins bulged on his forehead, clearly indicating that he was enduring immense pain.

But then, everyone clearly saw that the stubborn, spreading bluish-black lines began to slowly recede backward!

Although the pace is slow, the trend is clear!

"The toxins... are being dispelled!" An Zhiyu's eyes were sharp.

Mark was panting heavily, sweat pouring down his face, but his pain was mixed with a hint of relief.

The medicine is truly effective! And the results are amazing!

The auspicious omen predicted by the incense seems to have come true?

The tense atmosphere in the room eased slightly. However, Lu Changsheng and An Zhiyu exchanged a glance and saw a deeper sense of gravity in each other's eyes.

The medicine is too good, it's unreal.

In this bizarre instance centered around "borrowing life," the unexpected "medicine" often comes with an unseen and terrifying price tag.

"The medicine is effective, but we must not become dependent on it, much less overuse it," Lu Changsheng warned in a deep voice. "This may only be a temporary relief; we still must find out the truth as soon as possible. These two bottles of medicine may just be a way to lower our guard."

Kevin nodded and carefully put the two bottles of medicine away.

"Understood. It's good that it's effective, but we mustn't be misled. Our core mission remains unchanged."

After this thrilling drug trial, quite some time had passed. The night grew deeper, and it was almost pitch black outside the window.

Lu Changsheng broke the silence, his voice low, his gaze sweeping across the almost completely dark sky outside the window.

"It's getting dark. Rule number two: 'Don't go out after dark, and don't answer the door if you knock.'"

These words were like a bucket of cold water, waking everyone from their awe of the drug's effects.

Kevin immediately glanced at the time displayed on the system interface, and his expression changed:

"There's at most a quarter of an hour until it's completely dark! You must return to your rooms immediately!"

Nighttime in the village is a clearly defined period of danger. No one dares to take the risk.

"Keep the medicine safe and use it cautiously as needed, but never let your guard down," Lu Changsheng quickly instructed. "Remember, this is only for relief, not a solution. Tomorrow at dawn, we'll proceed as planned."

"clear."

Kevin nodded emphatically, quickly and carefully wrapped the two bottles of medicine, and stored them close to his body. "You guys go back now, we'll go back to our room right away!"

There was no time for further discussion, and no one even asked where the long-haired man had gone.

Night was rapidly spreading, and the village lights were fading at a visible pace.

Everyone rushed to their own rooms.

Lu Changsheng and Cheng Caijun rushed into the house, bolted the door shut, and then moved the only broken table in the house to prop it up behind the door.

Cheng Caijun frantically checked the windows, while Lu Changsheng quickly took out several talismans and pasted one on the back of the door, the windowsill, and around the earthen bed.

The cinnabar on the talisman paper gleamed faintly in the dim light, bringing a slight sense of security.

Almost the very next second after they finished doing all that, the last ray of light was completely swallowed by darkness.

The village was plunged into absolute, deathly darkness.

"Huff...huff..." Cheng Caijun leaned against the earthen bed, panting heavily. His heart was still pounding from the running and the tension. "Brother Lu, we took those two bottles of medicine, are we really okay?"

Lu Changsheng's face also turned a little red.

"It's hard to say," he said, his eyes sharp. "But after all, we're not the beneficiaries of this drug, so even if there's an impact, we shouldn't be the first to be affected."

Cheng Caijun nodded and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He began to calm down, then suddenly he was startled.

"It's already dark, where's Ivan?"

Ivan was the pseudonym of the long-haired, pale-faced man.

Rule 2: Do not go out after dark, and do not answer the door if someone knocks.

Lu Changsheng's expression was also not good.

They haven't returned yet. Either they've met with some misfortune, or there's probably more to the story.

Lu Changsheng recalled the scar on Ivan's neck and the villagers' seemingly subtle attitude.

"Not only that, Emily's whereabouts are also very suspicious."

Where did she go alone just now? Why does she smell of blood on her?

The instance is now in its second night, and the mysteries have not only failed to be solved, but have only accumulated more and more.

Would Xiaolian really be so kind as to bring them medicine?

Each player here has their own purpose and different thoughts.

Lu Changsheng let out a long sigh, his stomach growling loudly with hunger.

He only ate one meal that day.

But clearly, it wasn't a time to completely relax at night. Lu Changsheng rubbed his head wearily, sighed, leaned against the wall, and closed his eyes to rest.

Separated from Lu Changsheng's room by only one wall was the room shared by Yamamoto Ichiro and Park Bo-soo.

They also rushed back inside at the last minute, hastily bolted the door, and propped it up with debris.

Compared to Lu Changsheng's preparation of talismans, they relied more on their own vigilance and the small number of protective items they exchanged from the system.