Traveling through the world of beasts, making a living

Chapter 146: Harmonizing Herbs

"Sea King, you mentioned this Soul Returning Grass? And those five herbs you mentioned. They should be used together with the Five Flavor Divine Water. So which one should we use first?"

"Miko-sama, I think we should first use five herbs to neutralize the power of the Five Flavors Divine Water, and then use the Soul Returning Grass to repair its soul. This might be better."

Mona seemed to be thinking about something, then turned to ask Bai Chen.

"Bai Chen, what do you think about this matter?"

"I think what the Sea King said makes sense. Let's do as he says. After all, we know too little about the Five Flavor Divine Water. He at least knows that there are five medicinal herbs that can neutralize it."

"Okay, let's do as the Sea King wants. Let's neutralize it first. Sea King, what about these five herbs? I'll have to ask you for that."

"Don't worry. When we set out to find the Soul-Returning Grass, I asked Chief Mu to go to the Mermaid Tribe to get the other two herbs. We in the Sea Tribe have three herbs. As long as he gets them back, we can brew them for the two of them right away."

"Sea King, I think Longying can drink this, because Zhuzhu didn't drink the Five Flavors Divine Water."

"This? Let her drink some! This medicine is mainly used to strengthen the body and repair hidden injuries. Even if Zhuzhu drinks it, it will not cause any harm. It will only benefit the body."

"Okay, in that case, let them both drink together and treat them together."

As they chatted, they returned to the Sea King's Palace. They had just sat down when Chief Mu hurried in.

"Sea King, we've got the herbs back. The mermaid princess was really kind. She gave us a few pots of mermaid tear pearls."

"Ahem! Chief Mu, there's one thing I've never understood: what's the difference between mermaid tear pearls and shark pearls? Is there a difference between mermaids and mermen?"

"That's true. If you don't know much about the sea people, you might think they're the same species! Actually, there are differences. Mermaid tear pearls are ornamental. They can be made into jewelry and worn on the body. They're a favorite of females. Meanwhile, shark pearls contain a certain amount of energy. They can be consumed or applied externally by females. They can also stabilize pregnancy, alleviate pregnancy difficulties, and facilitate childbirth."

"Oh, I always thought that shark pearls were mermaid pearls, but it turns out there are differences. I'm just too ignorant."

"It's not just the mermaid pearls that are different from the merman pearls. There's also a difference between us mermaids and merpeople."

"Oh! I'd love to hear the details!"

"Mermaids are all female. Their upper bodies are female, and their lower bodies are fish tails. They hunt and kill enemies primarily through their mesmerizing singing. Their singing can also cure dementia, as you've witnessed. We mermaids, on the other hand, are significantly more powerful and capable than the mermaids. Upon reaching adulthood, we mermaids can transform into either male or female, depending on our wishes. We can only have one mate in our lifetimes. We are covered in scales, have erect ears, and have two legs!"

"No wonder! No wonder! I saw Hai Sa was so deeply in love with the little mermaid princess that he was even willing to sacrifice his life for her!"

Jin Jue quickly pointed out the Sea King's pain point, only to be met with a collective scorn. He could only shrug helplessly, touch his nose, and stand back, away from Mona's dagger-like gaze!

Aquaman looked at everyone and said with a wry smile:

"Mistress, now that we have the herbs back, let's brew some medicine for Chief Longying and Zhuzhu right away. We can't delay this."

"Yes, yes, yes. Look at me. I was so curious that I forgot about the important things."

Mona climbed down the steps of the Sea King and continued:

"Wushuang, Bixi, you two make the medicine."

Wushuang and Bixi walked aside, took the herbs, and then carefully cleaned away the mud and sand. Then, they washed it again and again with clean water.

"Aquaman, you don't mind if we light a fire at your place!"

"do not mind?"

Bixi built a fire on the ground of the Sea King's Palace. Then he filled a clay pot with sweet spring water and carefully boiled it. When the potion gurgled,

Mona said to Bai Chen, "Bai Chen, Chi Yan, bring Long Ying and Zhu Zhu out."

Bai Chen and Chi Yan carefully brought Zhu Zhu and Long Ying out of the inner hall of the Sea King's Palace and carefully placed them on a bamboo lounge chair.

At this time, Wushuang and Bixi each handed a bowl of medicine to Mona, who carefully stirred it with a wooden spoon, scooped a spoonful to her lips, blew on it again and again, and then fed it to Zhuzhu and Longying mouthful by mouthful.

Neither of them showed any reaction while taking the medicine. Mona's heart tightened. Everyone else watched, their hearts racing, hoping the herb would bring them good luck. After each person downed a bowl of the medicine, everyone waited in silence.

Time passed by minute by minute. I saw white smoke rising from Zhuzhu's head, sweat dripping slowly down her cheeks, and her face turned red. Mona said happily.

"Is Zhuzhu getting better? Will she wake up soon? Wushuang, please check on her."

Wushuang immediately ran to Zhuzhu's side, lifted her eyelids, and placed his hand on her wrist. He carefully felt Zhuzhu's pulse and found that it was steady yet strong, without the previous dullness and unevenness. He was immediately delighted.

"Na, don't worry, Zhuzhu's condition is improving. She will wake up in a while."

"Great, great. Then take a look at Brother Ying. What's going on with him?"

Mona also beamed, her hands tugging at Wushuang. Wushuang ran over and carefully felt Longying's pulse. He found it sluggish and silent, like a spring about to dry up. Sometimes it would flow, sometimes not even a sound. Wushuang's brow furrowed again and again; he had never felt a pulse like this before.

"Na! Long Ying's pulse is very strange. Sometimes it's rapid, sometimes slow, sometimes silent, and sometimes sluggish. I've never seen a pulse like this before, and I don't know if he can wake up."

After hearing Wushuang's words, everyone started to worry. After all, Wushuang used to be a medicine boy, so what he said was almost correct.

Seeing how anxious everyone was, Aquaman also came over to take a look.

"Don't worry. This is probably caused by the aftereffects of the Five Flavors Divine Water. The medicine has just entered his stomach, so it needs a while to adjust. Let's wait and see. He also fought with the Sea Demon God and used his spiritual energy. He was injured in the fight with the Sea Demon God, so we have to go slowly."

"Then can we give him green crystals to replenish his energy?"

"That's possible. Green crystals can at least restore orcs' stamina and energy."

Without hesitation, Mona pulled a bag of green crystals from her hide and fed them to Long Ying one by one. The crystals melted in her mouth, sliding down Long Ying's throat like streams of hot spring water, causing his Adam's apple to rise and fall.

After a long moment, he slowly opened his eyes. "Little One. Aquaman. And all my brothers, thank you. You saved my life again."

Aquaman stood up and waved his hand politely.

"What are you talking about, Chief? You are the one who saved all of us sea tribes. What's more, what about a few small herbs?"

"Okay, everyone, stop praising each other. We are all family, brothers. We must help each other in the future."

"Yes! Chief Mu's words really hit the nail on the head."

Mona responded with a smile, and Aquaman continued:

"Mistress, clan leaders, if you have any questions in the future, please feel free to ask. We are one family on land and on the sea, and there is no distinction between us."

Everyone looked at each other and smiled knowingly. They were all filled with emotion. It was a rare moment of peace and warmth.