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Chapter 193: Chapter 193: The Rabbit Experiment
Some people, it seems, really do not know when they are in danger.
Zhang Lei mustered his courage and said, "Miss, Xiaowei has only good intentions... Brother Yan’s injury was also healed by Xiaowei, so why not keep Xiaowei here... "
"Leizi!" Zhao Wei shouted, "Brother Yan’s injury has always been treated by Dr. Hao and the Miss together! It was almost healed anyway!"
To credit all the work to an outsider, what is the meaning of this?!
Zhang Lei seemed somewhat disbelieving and looked at Yan Xiao, "Brother Yan, didn’t you just say your hand has become more flexible?"
Yan Xiao chuckled, shook his wrist, and said, "I was just teasing the little girl... But indeed, Xiaowei’s contribution is there for all to see, those of you who have healed, don’t forget to thank her."
The implication was that he acknowledged what Zhao Wei had said.
Anke Wei’s eyes reddened slightly, she glanced timidly at Zhao Wei, and said softly, "... I just wanted to stay and help, if it causes any trouble for you, I can just leave..."
Han Jiaojiao glanced at Zhang Lei, he indeed looked unconvinced.
Apparently, Zhang Lei had taken a liking to Anke Wei.
Han Jiaojiao silently withdrew her gaze and said to Anke Wei, "My brother is currently recruiting skilled people, if you are interested, you could also join us."
Tian Xinyue was shocked and immediately tugged at the corner of Han Jiaojiao’s clothes from behind! Her expression seemed to say: Are you crazy? This girl obviously does not look easy to handle!
Everyone looked variously, and Yan Xiao also had a peculiar expression on his face as he looked at Han Jiaojiao.
Han Jiaojiao coughed, then said, "The people we’ve taken in before are all capable fighters, since you have a Healing Ability... Hmm, Xinyue, there is a cage of Mutant Rabbits outside my room, could you help me bring one over?"
Xiaogua, Xiaodou, Cotton Candy... I’ll be borrowing your feed.
Tian Xinyue quickly brought over a rabbit. The Mutant Rabbit was fat and big, Tian Xinyue grabbed its large ears and lifted it high—
Han Jiaojiao drew her Dagger, looked mysteriously at Anke Wei with a smile, then plunged the knife into the rabbit’s belly! Then, she fiercely pulled it out, blood gushing rapidly!
The rabbit in Tian Xinyue’s hands suffered pain, its body convulsed violently a few times, then it stopped struggling with its limbs hanging down, and its body heaved quickly with rapid breathing, blood dripping steadily.
"If you can heal this rabbit’s wound, I’ll let my brother keep you," said Han Jiaojiao with a smile as she looked at Anke Wei, "You won’t have to worry about food or shelter, and you’ll get a share of the Crystal Cores we collect."
Anke Wei looked at the rabbit in Tian Xinyue’s hands, her face turned a bit pale, and though she opened her mouth, no words came out.
Zhang Lei couldn’t help frowning and said, "... Miss, that’s a fatal wound... Isn’t this asking too much of her?"
Tian Xinyue snorted, "Who’s making it difficult for her? She insisted on staying, so why shouldn’t we test her Ability’s level?"
Han Jiaojiao took the rabbit from Tian Xinyue’s hands, held it up to Zhang Lei, and asked with a smile, "If you were this rabbit and she couldn’t save you, then why should my brother and I keep her? Just because she can treat your trivial scrapes and bruises, should my brother waste resources maintaining an extra person?"
Zhang Lei was left red-faced and speechless by the question.
During real combat, who has time to care about minor injuries? Only life-threatening serious injuries would force them to stop and seek treatment.
Yan Xiao, who was standing by, said dryly, "That’s what I said... Dr. Hao and Dr. Zhou have to faint from crying, a bunch of ingrates..."
Not wanting to be looked down upon by Yan Xiao, Anke Wei bit her lip, stepped forward, and said, "I can heal it!"
Anke Wei placed her hand on the wound of the mutant rabbit—soon, her complexion turned as pale as paper, her fingers trembling ceaselessly. Simultaneously, the flow of blood from the rabbit’s wound also began to slow down.
But just when people harbored hopes, Anke Wei’s body swayed, and she suddenly fell backwards!
Yan Xiao supported her with one hand and advised, "Little girl, you should go back and rest. We’re not short of manpower here for now."
Anke Wei’s vision darkened, and it took her a great effort to regain clarity. When she opened her eyes, she saw Han Jiaojiao holding the rabbit, which was still bleeding profusely, and felt a mix of anger and urgency! If it wasn’t for Han Jiaojiao’s appearance, she might have already stayed!
Anke Wei said angrily, "I can’t do it! Can you?!"
Han Jiaojiao actually nodded, responding clearly, "I can, yeah."
As she spoke, she covered the wound of the rabbit with her hand, and the blood visibly flowed back in reverse. In just two or three seconds, when she removed her hand, the wound had completely healed! Not even a hint of a seam could be seen!
——Everyone was dumbfounded!
"Is it really healed? ... Look, the wound has disappeared!"
"Yes! Can’t see the wound anymore! It was bleeding just a moment ago, how did it heal so fast?!"
"... I thought my eyes were deceiving me! This is incredible!"
Anke Wei stood frozen in place, taking a long time to snap out of it.
"This... this is impossible!" Anke Wei rushed forward, not looking at the rabbit, but staring at Han Jiaojiao with wide eyes, "Why... why are you fine?! This is impossible!"
Han Jiaojiao spoke indifferently, "I know you can do it too, and even better than me, but the price is much steeper. If you had saved this rabbit just now, you’d probably need at least two weeks of rest to recover, right?"
Anke Wei looked at her shockingly, her voice filled with disbelief, "You know? ... Then why are you unaffected?!"
"Because my ability is different from yours. Healing ability uses one’s own healthy body as an equivalent exchange, but my ability stimulates the injured’s own body functions to promote rapid recovery. Although both are healing, the principles are different. At least... I don’t have to worry about backlash."
Unwilling to give up, Anke Wei pointed at Zhao Wei and asked, "What about him then?! If you’re so powerful, why not heal him?!"
The smile on Han Jiaojiao’s face faded a bit as she slowly said, "...I’ve told you, my ability is different from yours. I rely on the recovery mechanism of the injured themselves. The human body has its limits, and too fast a healing speed can increase the burden on the body. Even if the wound heals, other side effects might occur."
"But! ..."
"What’s all the commotion about?"
Lu Changyuan’s voice wasn’t loud but carried an immense deterrent power, like a thunderclap echoing in the sky.
The crowd packed at the doorway quickly parted, and Han Jiaojiao turned to see Han Yi and Lu Changyuan standing at the doorway, their faces somber as they looked over.
Lu Changyuan looked at the crowd and frowned, "Have you all finished your duties?"
Whenever Changyuan got busy, his mood wouldn’t be very good, and most of these people had experience working under him before, so they knew his temperament well. Hearing him speak in such a tone, they instantly realized something was wrong and hastily found excuses to flee.
Knowing that Han Yi and Lu Changyuan were not to be trifled with, Anke Wei glanced at Yan Xiao and also left with the dispersing crowd.
Before leaving, she didn’t forget to turn and glare at Han Jiaojiao.
Han Jiaojiao couldn’t help but give a wry smile, thinking that in her two lifetimes combined, she was already 22 or 23 years old; she shouldn’t bother arguing with a 17-year-old girl...
