Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

At the mention of Spooky Fire Gas, all color drained from the faces of the elders. Spooky Fire Gas was one of the three most terrifying poisons on the Supernal Continent. Even a powerful warrior at the Holy Level had slim chances of surviving exposure to it, let alone ordinary warriors. Despite being kept in the dark as to how Tania got poisoned, they knew the situation was grim.

"Master Tania, is this true? Have you been poisoned?" Zachary asked, staring into her eyes seriously.

"I'm okay," Tania said weakly.

"Hodge, carry her to the Myriad Medicine Hall," Kendrick ordered Zachary.

"I'm not going there. Hodge, take me back to the Bloom Garden," Tania, however, said firmly.

"No, the Spooky Fire Gas is no joking matter. Go to the Myriad Medicine Hall right now and let me and the elders try to treat you," Kendrick said seriously.

"It's useless. The poison has seeped deep into my bones," Tania replied calmly.

"What?" Kendrick was stunned. He knew what this meant. If the Spooky Fire Gas made it to the bones of its victim, it was over. Death was imminent.

"So, don't bother. I'll do as I see fit," Tania said a

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ong as us tremble in fear."

"Leader, considering the Holy Maiden's condition, I'm afraid she won't last too long if we don't do anything about it now," Donald warned.

"Despite this going against her wishes, I will still go ask my father for help. At the very least, I will let him know what's happening. He will definitely not just sit by. After all, Tania is his daughter," Kendrick said with a slight frown.

"But considering the fact that the Holy Maiden didn't get along well with the former leader, I'm afraid that even if he is willing to help, the Holy Maiden will refuse to accept the help," Weston said worriedly.

"But, we have Hodge. Just now, his few words managed to convince Tania to let us diagnose her. It's obvious she trusts him more than she trusts us. If he can help us persuade her, then there shouldn't be a problem!" Kendrick said firmly. Obviously, he had already thought this through.

The elders nodded in agreement. None of them had expected that Zachary, a newly recruited inner disciple, would have bearing on the dignified Holy Maiden of the Dignified Supernal Sect's decisions. It was unbelievable!