bookcurios Chapter 152: Double Body Gu...
Chapter 152: Double Body Gu...
Li Qiankun squatted down and carefully looked at the strange and mysterious mark on Feng Baobao's body.
It was a strangely shaped pattern, and also looked like an unknown curse.
His brows were furrowed and his eyes were full of confusion.
"Double-body Gu..." Li Qiankun muttered to himself, and suddenly an ominous premonition arose in his heart.
He had heard the legend about this mysterious poisonous insect in a remote village on the southwestern border.
It is said that the Twin Gu is an extremely rare and evil insect that has the terrifying ability to control people's thoughts and behaviors, turning them into unconscious puppets.
Thinking of this, Li Qiankun couldn't help but be shocked.
He looked up at Feng Baobao. Her once innocent face now looked unusually pale, her eyes hollow and blurry. Could it be that the Twin Gu was the cause of Feng Baobao's unusual behavior and the strange mark on her body?
Xia Liuqing watched Li Qiankun's solemn expression from the side, and couldn't help but wonder. He frowned and asked doubtfully, "Double-body Gu? Does such a thing really exist? How come I've never heard of it?"
Li Qiankun took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He nodded and said in a deep voice, "I once read about the Double-Body Gu in an ancient book. It's an extremely rare and extremely evil insect. Once infected, a person's mind is completely controlled, becoming someone else's puppet."
As he spoke, he once again cast his gaze upon the mark on Feng Baobao's body, his brow furrowing even deeper. "This mark is extremely similar to the poison mark described in ancient texts. But I also feel like there's something different about it..."
Grandma Jinfeng listened to the conversation between the two and a hint of deep thought flashed in her eyes.
She slowly spoke, "I've heard that among Wu Gensheng's thirty-six thieves, there is indeed one who is skilled in the use of Gu magic. But the shape of the mark left by that person is different from the one on Feng Baobao."
Li Qiankun's heart was moved when he heard this. He turned to look at Grandma Jinfeng, his eyes gleaming, "Senior Jinfeng, is what you said true? Are there really any among those thirty-six thieves who are proficient in witchcraft?"
Granny Jinfeng nodded and recalled, "Yes. That man came from the southwestern border and was adept at using all sorts of rare and exotic animals to refine poisonous insects. But as far as I know, the shape of the mark he left behind and the style of his martial arts were quite unique, and definitely didn't match the one on Feng Baobao."
Li Qiankun's doubts grew even more intense upon hearing this. He lowered his head in thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered the legendary Eight Wonders. A bold guess quietly formed in his mind.
“Perhaps…” Li Qiankun spoke slowly, a hint of uncertainty in his voice, “Perhaps the thirty-six thieves learned each other’s skills when they were exchanging techniques.
This mark might have been learned by Zhou Sheng from the one who was good at Gu magic."
Xia Liuqing's eyes flashed when he heard this. He carefully examined the mark on Feng Baobao's body, as if he wanted to see through it.
After a moment, he slowly said, "If that's the case, then this mark is most likely a means for Zhou Sheng to control people. Moreover, judging by the color of this mark, it seems to be getting darker."
Everyone was shocked when these words came out. They all cast their eyes on the mark on Feng Baobao's body and found that the already colorful pattern seemed even more vivid now, as if an invisible force was surging within it.
"You mean..." Li Qiankun's heart tightened. He looked at Xia Liuqing, his eyes full of worry. "The poisoner might be nearby?"
Xia Liuqing nodded gravely, "That's right. Once the poison is planted, it will become more potent as the poisoner approaches.
The mark on Feng Baobao's body is so obvious, I'm afraid the poisoner is hiding in the dark, watching our every move."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the valley instantly became tense and oppressive. Everyone looked around, as if sensing an invisible pressure approaching. Their eyes were filled with vigilance and uneasiness.
Zhang Chulan's face turned even paler. He asked in a trembling voice, "If Senior Zhou Sheng is really here, wouldn't we be attacked from both sides? What should we do?"
However, at this moment, Ding Shimaan, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke.
There was a glint of excitement in his eyes, as if he was looking forward to the upcoming challenge.
"If I could really fight against the senior from back then, that wouldn't be a bad thing." Ding Shiman's voice was firm and powerful. "I, Ding Shiman, have long yearned to fight a master. This time, let me meet the legendary Senior Zhou Sheng!"
Li Qiankun couldn't help but smile bitterly at Ding Shi'an's excitement. He knew that Ding Shi'an had always longed to fight a master to prove his strength. But the current situation didn't allow them to underestimate the enemy.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm down.
Then, he looked at everyone and said, "No matter what, we must proceed with caution. This valley still hides many secrets that we don't know. Everyone must remain vigilant and not let their guard down."
As he spoke, he looked at Feng Baobao again, his eyes filled with worry. "Bao'er's condition is very unstable. We must find a solution as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the poisoner shows up, we might not be able to cope."
Suddenly, Baoer let out a low moan, breaking the silence. Everyone turned to look at her, only to see that the mark on Baoer's neck had turned bright red, pulsing as if alive, emitting an eerie light.
"Baoer, what's wrong with you?" Xinghua was the first to react and asked nervously.
There was a hint of panic in her voice, and she was obviously caught off guard by Baoer's sudden change.
Li Qiankun frowned and quickly walked to Baoer's side, carefully observing the strange mark. He gently reached out his hand and touched it carefully.
As soon as they touched, a burning breath came along his fingers, making him frown.
"Oh no, this is a sign of the poison taking effect!" Xia Liuqing exclaimed from the side.
There was a hint of urgency in her voice, and it was obvious that she was no stranger to this situation.
"How could this happen?" Xinghua's face turned even paler when she heard this.
Xia Liuqing shook his head, his eyes filled with solemnity: "I don't know, but the one who poisoned us is probably approaching us. Everyone, be careful and protect Bao'er."
As soon as she finished speaking, Baoer's body began to tremble violently. She groaned in pain, as if she was bound by an invisible force. Her hands tightly grasped the clothes on her chest, her nails almost digging into her skin.
"Sister Baoer, hold on!" Xinghua shouted anxiously. She wanted to help, but didn't know where to start.
Seeing this, Li Qiankun took a deep breath and calmed himself. He quickly activated the golden light magic within his body and gently placed his fingers on Baoer's neck. Golden light instantly overflowed from his fingertips and enveloped Baoer's body.
However, Baoer did not feel relieved, but instead let out an even more shrill scream. Her body shook violently, and then she collapsed to the ground and fainted.
Seeing this, everyone gathered around. Looking at Baoer's pale face and the still beating red mark, they felt helpless and terrified.
"Qian Kun, what's going on?" Xing Hua asked anxiously. Her voice was a little tearful, and she was obviously very worried about Bao Er's condition.
Li Qiankun shook his head, his expression solemn. "I don't know either, but judging by Bao'er's appearance, I'm afraid the poison has broken out. This poison is extremely fierce, and we must find a way to detoxify it as soon as possible."
Xia Liuqing frowned even more upon hearing this. "Poison? This is not going to be easy. If the poisoner dared to use this method, he must have some support. We must proceed with caution."
Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They knew that the most important thing now was to remain calm and find a way to detoxify.
Li Qiankun squatted down and carefully observed Baoer's condition again. His brows were furrowed, and a determined light gleamed in his eyes. He knew that the current situation was extremely critical and a solution must be found as soon as possible.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind—the Holy Body Technique! This was a mysterious technique he had come across by chance, said to possess powerful healing powers. Although he had never tried it before, he now felt it was a method worth a try.
Thinking of this, Li Qiankun took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He gently placed his hands on Baoer's forehead, closed his eyes, and began to practice the Holy Body Technique.
Golden light overflowed from his hands again, this time even richer and more dazzling.
As Li Qiankun operated, the golden light gradually gathered into a powerful energy flow, pouring directly into Baoer's body. Baoer's body trembled violently again, and she let out a shrill scream, but this time there was a hint of relief in her scream.
Seeing this, everyone held their breath and watched, fearing that they would disturb Li Qiankun's treatment. They looked at Baoer's painful expression, their hearts filled with prayers and expectations.
Finally, with a long exhale, Baoer's body gradually calmed down. Her tightly closed eyes slowly opened, a glint of confusion and fatigue in them. The red mark gradually faded, eventually disappearing completely.
"Success!" Xia Liuqing was the first to cheer. Her voice was filled with excitement and joy, as if she had seen the dawn of hope.
Li Qiankun also breathed a sigh of relief, a gratified smile on his face. He knew that the successful treatment of Bao'er this time was thanks to the powerful power of the Holy Body Technique.
He couldn't wait to open his personal interface and check his attributes and skills. Sure enough, the Holy Body Technique had been successfully activated, and his various attributes had been significantly improved.
He felt as if his body was enveloped by a powerful force, and every cell in his body was cheering.
"This... this is truly amazing!" Li Qiankun muttered to himself, his voice filled with a hint of disbelief and shock.
However, just as Li Qiankun was immersed in joy, a dangerous aura suddenly struck him. He suddenly raised his head and scanned the surroundings with a sharp gaze. His expression instantly became solemn, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.
"Someone's coming!" Li Qiankun's face darkened as he whispered, his voice filled with anxiety and vigilance.