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Everything that had just happened flashed through Wei Ning's mind like a slideshow. Just moments ago, she had felt fine, but now she was left wondering what had gone wrong to lead her to this predicament. Wei Ning couldn't think too deeply; she only felt her stomach slowly swelling, a strange gurgling sound emanating from within.
Struggling against the pain, Wei Ning sat down on a dry rock, lifting her shirt to reveal a belly that was becoming increasingly distended, resembling an inflated ball.
The pain caused Wei Ning to curl up, her fingernails gradually turning purple, her lips darkening, and a peculiar odor began to emanate from her body. It was hard to identify the scent; it seemed to be a mix of several different smells—some fragrant, some fishy, and others foul. Before her eyes, strange illusions began to appear in vibrant colors. Wei Ning opened her mouth in shock, her tongue trembling. Suddenly, she saw a girl in black approaching her, one hand cradling a Black Cat and the other holding a curse altar. In the moonlight, the girl's complexion appeared as flawless as white jade, but with Wei Ning's mind clouded, she couldn't discern whether this was real or an illusion.
Qiqi looked at Wei Ning, whose pupils were dilated from the Curse Poison. With a sigh, she said, "I told you to stay home and mind your own business. Why did you have to come here and suffer?"
Qiqi flipped Wei Ning's eyelids up for inspection and then touched her swollen belly, murmuring, "You've been afflicted by Earth Gu..."
In the Miao Region, there are eighty-three types of Curse Poison. Generally speaking, each type of "Gu" uses a specific insect as its host—some are spiders, some are scorpions, and many are bizarre creatures never seen before. Among them is one type of Gu that can take years to manifest after being afflicted; its host is a moth that resembles a leaf. Moreover, it's not just insects; various animal organs can also serve as hosts.
What Wei Ning had been afflicted with was one of the four major Mother Gu: Earth Gu.
The host for Earth Gu is an earthworm. Despite Wei Ning's caution, she was still vulnerable to the earthworms lurking in the ground. It was likely that while she was gathering her clothes, one of the Gu Masters had placed the curse on her.
Although Earth Gu is not as difficult to cultivate as Golden Silkworm Gu, it is still among the most challenging types of Curse Poison to master. Therefore, the person who cursed her must have been quite skilled and ruthless among the Gu Masters—most likely the leader of them.
Qiqi squatted down and removed her shoes. Sure enough, there was a tiny hole at the bottom of Wei Ning's foot. Qiqi frowned tightly and shot a disapproving glance at Wei Ning, clearly blaming her for not listening and secretly following her at night.
Wei Ning forced a pained smile and said, "I stumbled upon you by accident; do you believe me?"
Even when facing death, she still joked around. Qiqi scolded while gently tapping the Black Cat in her arms and said, "Luo Er, wake up and help me out, okay?"
The previously lethargic Black Cat suddenly brightened its eyes like two shining stars in the night sky. It let out two loud cries before darting toward Wei Ning with lightning speed. Startled, Wei Ning froze as Qiqi instructed, "Don't move; let Luo Er perform 'Suspension Gu' on you."
With a sharp cry, Luo Er extended its tongue while Qiqi pinched open Wei Ning's mouth and calmly said, "If you don't want to die, don't move."
Wei Ning dared not resist as she watched Luo Er's tongue slowly elongate until it plunged deep into her throat like a trachea inserted into her windpipe.
Wei Ning felt utterly disgusted, his skin crawling as he realized that the first "kiss" he had longed for in countless fantasies was given to him by this terrifying Black Cat.
And it was a Deep Throat!
Indeed, strange noises began to emanate from Wei Ning's stomach, forming a long, worm-like shape that was clearly visible through his abdomen. The pain was unbearable, and beads of sweat dripped down his face.
The process of being cursed was excruciating. Inside Wei Ning was the Child Gu, while the Mother Gu resided within the body of the person who had cursed him. The curse caster controlled the Child Gu with a unique incantation from the Miao Woman, commanding it to move or remain still at will. Ultimately, the Child Gu would gnaw at the insides of the curse caster, leading to a colorful spectacle akin to drug use. Initially agonizing, it would eventually numb the nerves, leaving the curse caster in a euphoric state similar to that of a drug high. If that moment arrived, even a deity would be unable to save them.
As Wei Ning began to hallucinate from the curse, it was clear that the curse caster could no longer wait and intended to finish him off before he returned to the village. Fortunately, just as Wei Ning started to experience these illusions, Qiqi arrived.
Using the method of counteracting curses, whether the Gu Worm would bite depended on the skill of the curse caster. If they were powerful enough, they could easily control the Curse Poison's actions, making it difficult for the Child Gu to take hold. Although Qiqi had only recently begun her training and lacked experience in dispelling such advanced Curse Poisons like Earth Gu, she was fortunate enough to possess a Soul Beast.
Qiqi held her breath and quietly observed Luo Er. After a moment, Luo Er let out a call, and his tongue swiftly darted out from Wei Ning's mouth, flicking out a three-inch-long worm onto the ground. As soon as it landed, it curled up and transformed into a clump of black ash. Qiqi sighed in relief and glanced at Luo Er, gently patting him and saying softly, "You really came through."
Luo Er seemed exhausted; without even looking at Wei Ning or Qiqi, he lay down in Qiqi's arms and fell asleep.
Wei Ning felt his stomach gradually settle down as the intense pain faded away; however, he still felt somewhat weak, especially after his intimate encounter with Luo Er that left him feeling nauseous.
"Thank you for saving me."
Qiqi replied calmly, "I just happened to pass by; it was no trouble at all. If you had died, I would have had a hard time explaining it to Wang Tuozi."
Wei Ning forced a bitter smile. Although he didn't understand the intricacies of curse techniques, he knew that if the Mother Gu died along with its Child Gu, then so too would the curse caster.
Qiqi was a Grass Witch, and among Grass Witches existed an unwritten rule: once a Gu Master released their Mother Gu, no other Gu Master could dispel it. To do so would be seen as betrayal against the Gu God and mark one as a traitor among Gu Masters, subjecting them to execution by their peers.
In other words, Qiqi had betrayed her Gu God and might face endless troubles in the future.
It was clear that what she did was not merely "a small favor."
In truth, even if Qiqi did not help herself break the curse, Wei Ning would not blame her. After all, what merit did he have to deserve such a sacrifice from her, risking betrayal of Gu God?
"Can you still walk? If you can, get up quickly. This is not a place for you to admire the moon."
Wei Ning brushed off the dirt from his clothes and stood up. "What are we going to do now?"
"Follow me." Qiqi did not explain further. Holding the Black Cat in one arm and the curse altar in the other, she walked away.
Wei Ning had grown accustomed to Qiqi's style of never explaining herself, so he followed her. By this time, dawn was approaching, and a faint light began to break through the midnight chill from the east.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Qiqi stopped at a cave. "There’s no other place for now; let’s stay here." She entered the cave and examined it carefully. It was an abandoned cave that seemed untouched by anyone. Qiqi found a hidden spot, dug a small pit, and buried the curse altar, muttering to herself, "Let’s leave it here for now; I’ll come back for it later."
Wei Ning suddenly asked, "Aren't you afraid I might steal the altar?"
The altar was crucial to Qiqi's life; if it were lost, she would be doomed. She shot Wei Ning a glance and said, "I doubt you would dare."
A warm feeling surged within Wei Ning. He and Qiqi were merely strangers who had crossed paths, yet she was unafraid to share the location where she buried her altar with him. This indicated that Qiqi had entrusted her life to Wei Ning.
Wei Ning thought to himself, what merit did he possess that warranted such trust from a girl like her? He felt a sense of closeness growing between them, as if the distance that once felt as vast as a galaxy had significantly shortened.
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