Chapter 7, Poisoning

The wound is approximately 7 to 8 centimeters long, with the flesh torn open. At the end of the wound near the wrist, there is a jagged tear, and even a slight touch causes dark purple blood to ooze out

After speaking, Zhou Heng looked around the room. There was a soft couch by the window, which had good lighting, allowing Pang Xiao to move there and lie down comfortably

Zhou Heng stared unblinkingly; the ribbon had already dried up, making a crackling sound with each tug. When it was removed and tossed onto the table, it had already taken on a ring-like shape, and there was no need to ask—this was bloodstain

Last night, the posture of Mr. Xiao while carrying someone was quite strange! Furthermore, this morning I asked Brother Xue to help the young master onto the carriage, and Mr. Xiao did not object. All the actions were performed with his right hand, clearly not wanting to cause the young master any worry. This only makes me more concerned about Mr. Xiao's arm!

Is that injury a taboo for Pang Xiao, and does he intend to kill to silence?

In the twenty-first century where Zhou Heng lives, it is generally customary to conduct a sensitivity test before administering antivenom for snake bites. However, at this moment, Zhou Heng has abandoned this process, not for any other reason, but because this is the only type of antivenom for pit viper bites available in his first aid kit

Suddenly, I feel that I may have been a bit too impulsive, but the words have already been spoken, and I did not dare to hesitate. At this moment, I can only pretend to be clever and let Pang Xiao lower his guard.

Pang Xiao nodded slightly and raised his eyes to look at Zhou Heng

At this moment, Zhou Heng felt a chill at the back of his neck

After the injection, Zhou Heng used iodine to disinfect Pang Xiao's left arm. The iodine seemed unusually cold, which stimulated the injury, causing Pang Xiao's arm muscles to twitch. Zhou Heng comforted him

Seeing that Pang Xiao did not answer why he did not treat him last night, Zhou Heng could guess a thing or two and did not dwell on the issue, but spoke out directly:

Please help me

Zhou Heng shivered, a perfectly fine person, yet looking at him, he lacks what a man should have. If he were to grow old and lose an arm, how would that be acceptable

The form of your hidden weapon is quite peculiar, as it features serrated edges that can directly slice away parts of the ulna, indicating its extreme sharpness and tremendous force. Fortunately, it was dealt with in a timely manner; otherwise, the poison would have spread throughout the body in less than half a tea time, putting both you and your young master in grave danger. However, why was this not mentioned last night

"Doctor Zhou, please take a seat. This is the guest room, and it is also close to my young master's residence. You may stay here for the time being."

Zhou Heng found a tourniquet, then cut the red rope in the middle section of his forearm, massaged his arm slightly, and finally applied the tourniquet

Furthermore, in the Shandong region, apart from the various venomous sea snakes along the coast, there is also a widespread presence of pit vipers, which can be used to poison weapons and hidden weapons. The required quantity is certainly not small, so one can only take a gamble once

At the midsection of the forearm, about five to six centimeters from the wound, a red tassel-wrapped rope was tied. Zhou Heng exhaled and looked at Pang Xiao

Pang Xiao did not engage in excessive pleasantries and made a gesture of invitation towards Zhou Heng, clearly indicating that he did not wish to reveal his injuries here

Pang Xiao nodded, seemingly realizing that he had been somewhat overly concerned last night

Seeing the back of Pang Xiao's hand, Zhou Heng was taken aback, and then cautiously freed each of his fingers one by one

Zhou Heng extracted a syringe of lidocaine and began to administer local anesthesia to Pang Xiao. After injecting, he waited for a while and then directly pricked Pang Xiao's finger with the needle of the syringe.

Zhou Heng rolled up Pang Xiao's sleeve, secured it with a strap, and directly administered antivenom serum to his upper arm

Can the left arm be preserved

Alright, I will begin the process of cleansing the toxic blood

Zhou Heng carried his first aid kit and followed Pang Xiao out of the room. They walked around a courtyard, and the surroundings became increasingly lush with green trees. The artificial hills and rocks were arranged in a pleasing manner, and some decaying plums lay scattered on the ground. To his surprise, this turned out to be a genuine plum garden

Protecting the young master is of utmost importance; I originally thought that as long as I could return safely, it would suffice to sever my left arm

Do you feel anything

Zhou Heng placed the first aid kit on the table, opened the wrapping, and merely lifted the box to create a small gap. He reached in and took out a small stainless steel scissors, standing to the left of Pang Xiao, and slowly cut along the back side of the leather glove.

Zhou Heng smiled and waved his hand, appearing somewhat embarrassed, with a hint of warmth on his face. He clasped his fist and slightly bowed in greeting

It does not hurt

Thinking of this, Pang Xiao pulled open the dark silk ribbon wrapped around his left arm's cuff

Pang Xiao looked at Zhou Heng; it was just like last night. During the surgery, he tightly closed the doors and windows, not allowing anyone to enter. It seems that he does not wish to share his medical skills with others. However, if he can save the ruined left hand, why not take advantage of it?

Doctor Zhou is not only exceptionally skilled in medicine, but also possesses remarkable observational abilities

Throughout this journey, he observed carefully. This young man was of a similar age to the young master, yet his courage and composure were commendable. Upon seeing the scenery in the garden and the dark shaded path, he displayed no signs of surprise or panic. It seems that what he claimed about his ancestors possibly being renowned physicians might indeed hold some truth

As the color of the blood turned bright red, Zhou Heng finally ceased the pressure. He then cleaned the area around the cut with all four fingers in the same manner, and at this moment, his entire arm no longer appeared so dark.

Zhou Heng glanced at Pang Xiao, feeling a sudden sense of regret in his heart

It is just a bit troublesome, as it requires bloodletting from each finger and also detoxification treatment. Without at least ten to fifteen days, this poison cannot be completely eliminated

Zhou Heng swallowed hard, shaking off this thought, reminding himself to stay calm, to remain composed, and not to jump to conclusions, scaring himself for no reason

Once again, Zhou Heng opened his first aid kit, put on a mask, and took out all the necessary instruments and medications, placing them on a tray before moving the cushion to sit in front of the soft couch

Zhou Heng, upon hearing this, did not object and immediately felt delighted

Since last night, it has been over six hours. In addition to the wound, a large amount of toxins still accumulates in the extremities. Now, the only option is to quickly eliminate this toxic blood.

No need, I can manage on my own

Pang Xiao remained silent, his eyes covered. With the loss of sight, his sense of touch and hearing became more acute. Besides a slight chill, a burning sensation emanated from the wound, likely a result of the medication.

Pang Xiao waved his hand and said, "The skills displayed in treating the young master last night were already astonishing. There is no need to say more; let us proceed with the detoxification! Oh, by the way, do we need any additional personnel?"

I just forgot to discuss the price, I got carried away. This should not happen in the future

With one hand grasping Pang Xiao's left hand and the other holding a scalpel, Zhou Heng swiftly made a cross incision on the pad of Pang Xiao's thumb

The annular joint of the ulna near the wrist is exposed, with a noticeable piece missing, and the foul odor is emanating from this area

Zhou Heng showed no signs of surprise; he simply glanced around and followed Pang Xiao inside, pushing the door open. The room was very tidy

There is.

Find a gauze and place it over the wound on the wrist

Zhou Heng nodded slightly, "This is natural, but the healing methods of my ancestors are different from those of ordinary people, Xiao Bo..."

Shaking his head, he realized that feeling frustrated at this moment was pointless, and he handed a silk handkerchief to Pang Xiao.

If there is an allergy, there is nothing that can be done; we will have to find a solution for the allergy, after all, detoxification is an urgent matter

Please allow Xianbo to be blindfolded.

She rose to fold the silk handkerchief into a long strip, covering Pang Xiao's eyes, and then got up to close the door, securing it with a bolt

Does it hurt

Xiao Bo, do not worry, this is to cleanse the toxic blood from the left arm

Such an answer brought a glimmer of hope to Pang Xiao's calm and unflappable eyes

Two individuals hurriedly walked out of the path in the plum forest, rounding to a small courtyard. This place lacked the elegance of the previous residence of the youth, yet it was hidden within the plum forest, offering a unique charm.

The understanding of toxins by ancient people was limited, cough cough! What I mean is that ordinary people only know about some common toxins, such as pufferfish toxin, snake venom, and poisonwood. These can all be detoxified, but the sooner the detoxification occurs after poisoning, the better. You have delayed a bit too long.

On Pang Xiao's left hand, he wore a leather glove, which he tugged at forcefully, yet the glove did not budge. Pang Xiao's face had already turned somewhat pale, and Zhou Heng quickly raised his hand to stop his actions

In the end, Zhou Heng was deeply frowning as he stared at Pang Xiao's left arm, not concealing the emotions in his eyes, while Pang Xiao thought for a moment and then smiled.

Xiao Bo, do not pull forcefully, or I will cut the gloves open

Do you know what kind of poison this is

First, she used tweezers to pinch the edge of the wound and shook it slightly, then raised her gaze towards Pang Xiao

Thinking of this, Zhou Heng quickly leaned slightly forward, raised his head to look into Pang Xiao's eyes, which were remarkably clear.

The entire left hand had turned a purplish-black color, emitting a foul odor, and was more than one and a half times wider than the right hand. Zhou Heng rolled up Pang Xiao's sleeve and indeed found a wound at the wrist.

A large amount of dark purple blood gushed out of the wound instantly. Zhou Heng pressed down along his arm, and the bleeding increased significantly. Seeing the blood flow smoothly, Zhou Heng felt a sense of relief; he was somewhat fortunate that the snake venom was not very potent and had not caused coagulation

"Xiao Bo has overpraised me, but let me take a look at your injury."

Zhou Heng quickly reached out to stop Pang Xiao from continuing his words, sighed, and shook his head as he said

At this moment, Pang Xiao was astonished, as every word spoken by Zhou Heng felt as if he were present in person. Suppressing his surprise, he looked towards Zhou Heng

"Xiao Bo, does it hurt here?"

Zhou Heng nodded slightly, thinking that all the houses in this garden were built in such a manner, arranged in a staggered fashion among the plum grove. He clasped his fists and bowed as he spoke

But it is up to the arrangements made by the celestial being