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Chapter 433 Curing the Poisoning

Time passed second by second, and five more minutes later, the shape on Lin Xiyue's chest had become very small, almost imperceptible.

She could guess that if she waited a little longer, the strange pattern would disappear completely.

However, contrary to expectations, although the pattern has become extremely small, it has stubbornly persisted and refused to disappear easily.

It's like a stubborn enemy, waging a silent battle against that card.

The already faded patterns on the card now looked even more pitiful.

It had already turned a dull bronze color, and now it was even covered with rust, and in some corners it was stained with verdigris, as if it had been eroded by the years.

"Is this thing not ready yet? Will it work? It feels like it's going to give out."

Lin Xiyue asked anxiously, a hint of unease in her voice.

At this moment, her physical condition has improved, but she still feels a little weak.

She took out a makeup mirror from her bag, then held it up and pointed it at her chest.

Through the mirror, she could clearly see the pattern that was originally almost imperceptible, as well as the card that continued to fight against it.

[Almost there, don't worry. This card of mine is extremely, extremely, extremely expensive! However, I didn't expect the poison you had to be so potent.]

The system's voice rang in Lin Xiyue's mind, its tone filled with disbelief.

Moreover, the system stared intently at the card, which was already corroded and rusty, and the pain in its heart was indescribable.

Just as the system finished speaking, the card suddenly made a crisp "pop" sound.

The sound, though faint, was like a thunderclap, exploding in Lin Xiyue's ears. Immediately afterward, the irregular pattern vanished without a trace, as if its soul had been ripped away.

However, along with the design, the original gorgeous and exquisite patterns on the card also disappeared.

With that crisp sound, the patterns on the card seemed to lose their vitality, quickly fading until they became like simple designs drawn with a black pen, completely unrecognizable from their original form, their former splendor and exquisiteness vanished.

[Waaaaah—My card! Waaaaah—]

The system's mournful cry echoed in Lin Xiyue's ears, as if the whole world could feel its sorrow. The sound was so plaintive that it evoked pity in one's heart.

Lin Xiyue looked at the system's card, which was originally colorful but was now completely black, and felt a little uneasy. But when she saw the words on the card, she felt a little more at ease.

"Okay, okay, don't be sad."

"Doesn't it say on the label that it can be restored as long as there's enough energy? I'll cover all the energy needed for recovery!"

Lin Xiyue comforted her.

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's words, the system gradually stopped crying. It raised its head and looked at Lin Xiyue with hopeful eyes, as if to confirm whether she would really do it.

"Don't worry, I will definitely keep my word."

Lin Xiyue was amused by the system's look, and she smiled and said to the system.

[Then, you need to reimburse me for the other two cards too!]

However, the system's reaction surprised Lin Xiyue. It suddenly perked up and spoke rapidly.

Lin Xiyue was stunned for a moment, then realized that the system had been forced to use up two other cards to save her.

"Okay, okay, I'll reimburse you for everything."

"Please help me figure out what caused me to be poisoned."

Lin Xiyue smiled helplessly.

Actually, Lin Xiyue had planned to reimburse all her expenses from the beginning, but she hadn't had a chance to say it. Now that the system had offered it, she naturally agreed without hesitation.

[Hmm...it's the poison from that runaway child. It's released from the thread that extended from the "egg" it transformed into.]

The system's voice betrayed a hint of embarrassment and self-reproach.

[I genuinely didn't notice that; it was entirely my oversight. My attention was completely focused on the unusual energy fluctuations, and I didn't notice the seemingly energy-free air at all.]

It went on to explain.

The system fell into deep self-reflection, realizing that it had obvious flaws in its monitoring and analysis.

I should have considered all possibilities more comprehensively, rather than limiting myself to obvious anomalies.

The system said regretfully.

Hearing the system's self-blame, Lin Xiyue gently shook her head, indicating that she did not blame the system.

"It's not your fault, System. This kind of situation is indeed difficult to prevent. Who would have thought that seemingly ordinary air could hide such a deadly toxin?"

She comforted him.

Lin Xiyue understood that even the most advanced systems are not immune to oversights.

This incident served as a wake-up call for both her and the system, making them realize that when facing unknown threats, they cannot rely solely on conventional monitoring methods; they also need to maintain a high degree of vigilance and keen observation skills.

However, at this moment, Lin Xiyue could only stay inside this protective shield and was unable to get away to help Amo.

She anxiously pondered how to deal with this predicament.

"System, I'm trapped here and can't go out to help Amo at all. What should I do? Besides, even if Amo doesn't need my help, you still need to check how far this toxin has spread and whether it will affect other places!"

As Lin Xiyue spoke, she reached out and gently poked the protective shield in front of her, as if trying to see if she could pass through it.

This protective shield is deployed by the system in an emergency. It is not an ordinary protective shield, but a powerful protective tool with multiple advanced functions.

Sound insulation is just one of its most basic functions. In addition, it can also purify the air, block vision, achieve invisibility, and even provide comprehensive protection.

It can be said that this protective shield is very powerful, covering almost all possible needs.

Unfortunately, the situation Lin Xiyue encountered this time was too sudden, and the system didn't have time to consider other factors, so it could only hurriedly take out this precious card to use.

It's important to understand that such a multi-functional advanced protective shield card is a very valuable resource for the system and is not used lightly.

What's even more regrettable is that this card is a one-time use card.

Once Lin Xiyue leaves this protective shield, it will immediately disappear and become unusable.

Using it merely for soundproofing and air purification is a gross overkill and a complete waste. Anyone who understands the value of this card would be heartbroken by such a waste.

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