An ordinary python, as Peng Shishan would say, was indeed nothing to fear.
The explosion of the Thunder Flame Talisman flashed briefly, yet this deadly strike surprisingly failed to shatter the giant python's head. The python sensed its own Yin spirit energy dissipating and went into a frenzy.
“Whoosh!”
Suddenly, a jet of black mist erupted from the python's mouth, laced with venom. The two men in black waved their arms, summoning a gust of wind to disperse the black mist. However, although the toxic mist was cleared, its scent still lingered in the air. At that moment, Li Fuxiu, Jiang Shi, and the others found their gas masks effective; modern products indeed had their uses.
As for Peng Shishan and the two men in black, they had not donned gas masks. Though they held their breath, they still inhaled some of the toxic fumes. Even a small amount was highly poisonous. The two men in black took out an antidote pill and placed it in their mouths, channeling their energy to expel the poison. After a dozen breaths, they were fine, but Peng Shishan had no antidote pill and could not expel the poison relying solely on Inner Energy. His face quickly turned pale, and he struggled to breathe.
“Antidote, can you give me an Antidote?” Peng Shishan looked at the two men in black with pleading eyes.
“We each only brought one. To think you would try to seize the essence of Yin spirit like this is truly laughable,” scoffed the slightly plump man in black.
Seeing that Peng Shishan seemed to be in dire straits, Li Fuxiu, Jiang Shi, and the others hurried over.
“Li Ting, we should get down the mountain quickly and take Old Peng to the hospital,” Jiang Shi said anxiously.
“This snake venom takes effect within three minutes and can claim a life. He is a Martial Artist, so he might last for over ten minutes. If you can't get him to a hospital within fifteen minutes, it's pointless to even try,” reminded the tall and lean man in black calmly.
“What are we going to do?” Jiang Shi fretted in circles.
Li Fuxiu also wore a grave expression, unsure of what to do.
The giant python could only expel its toxic mist and venom once. Seeing that it was no match for these humans, it reacted swiftly and attempted to dive into the water.
“Senior Brother, it's trying to escape.”
“Don’t let it get into the water! This beast has lost its Yin spirit protection; kill it directly and take its gallbladder.”
As they spoke, the two men in black sprang into action. The plump man hurled a stone the size of a basketball with all his might, striking the giant python against the jagged rocks at the edge of Longyan Pool. The tall man dashed forward, landing on the python's abdomen, and plunged his dagger downwards. As expected, the dagger sank into the python's belly without resistance. Then, he dragged the dagger along, slicing open a one-meter-long gash in its abdomen.
The giant python writhed weakly; this wound was too fatal for it to survive.
“Phew, finally dealt with it. What a waste of a Thunder Flame Talisman; such a pity.”
“Senior Brother, this giant python withstood a Thunder Flame Talisman without dying; it’s indeed extraordinary. Its gallbladder, blood, and fangs should be valuable. Let’s take them all; perhaps we can trade them for some good medicine at Divine Medicine Valley.”
"You're right. Let's take it together. Junior Brother, you go down first and bring up the Essence of the Yin Spirit."
Three minutes later, the slightly plump man in black resurfaced. This time, however, he held a small crystal in his hand, radiating a faint blue light. The crystal was only the size of a palm, but it was clear and ethereal, resembling a piece of exquisite crystal. It was evident at first glance that it was a treasure.
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