The poison used on the rebel soldiers is terrifying, beyond the reach of ordinary means. This is the Water of Life, supplemented by spring water from an ice mountain, which can rapidly permeate the soldiers' cells and flush out the toxins.
Feng Yi took out a basin of ice mountain spring water, explaining as he grudgingly added half a drop of the Water of Life, then stirred them together.
"Water of Life? Sir, are you perhaps referring to the sacred artifact of the elf tribe?"
The old army doctor, standing outside the door, asked with surprise upon hearing Feng Yi's explanation.
"Oh? You know of this, old man? That's right, it is indeed the sacred artifact of the elf tribe, and even I don't have much left..."
Feng Yi sighed inwardly, having saved for so long and only managed to gather a small cup.
"When I was young, I traveled to other lands and heard legends about it. I never thought I'd have the fortune to see such a legendary item today. But... I seem to recall that the elf tribe's sacred artifact disappeared long ago, didn't it?"
The old army doctor asked, puzzled.
"Indeed, the elf tribe's sacred artifact has vanished, but nothing is absolute. I have my own ways of obtaining the Water of Life."
Feng Yi left it at that, not elaborating further. He let the old army doctor guess for himself.
The conversation between Feng Yi and the old army doctor shocked Kokomi. She realized Feng Yi had paid such a heavy price to save these rebel soldiers. The vanishing sacred artifact of the elves, the preciousness of the Water of Life, weighed heavily on Kokomi's heart. Yet, she couldn't abandon these rebel soldiers.
'How can I ever repay Feng Yi for this?' Kokomi sighed inwardly. She didn't believe that the kiss she gave Feng Yi earlier could compensate for the value of the Water of Life. It seemed she owed Feng Yi more and more.
"Alright, have someone feed this spring water to the poisoned soldiers. Remember, one bowl per person, no more. That's all I have; if it's not enough, I'm out!"
Feng Yi beckoned to Kokomi, not forgetting to add a reminder. Even half a drop of the Water of Life had pained him for a long time; he truly had no more.
"Thank you, Feng Yi. I'll take it from here!"
Kokomi smiled gratefully at Feng Yi, then directed the soldiers to administer the medicine to the poisoned troops. The two of them waited quietly, observing the poisoned soldiers' subsequent reactions.
As half a bowl of spring water entered their stomachs, the poisoned soldiers' bodies quickly responded. They first gagged, then vomited a large amount of blackish-purple acidic fluid. This fluid hissed and corroded the ground upon contact, sending shivers down one's spine. After expelling the acidic fluid, their poisoning symptoms significantly lessened. They regained consciousness from their stupor, opened their eyes, and drank the remaining half bowl of spring water.
"I want more... Please, another bowl of spring water, I beg you..."
The soldier finished the last drop in his bowl, his eyes filled with longing. He could feel a warmth spreading throughout his body after drinking the spring water, and the muscle spasms caused by the poison had also subsided. More than that, he felt as if he had become younger, his body imbued with a newfound vitality, making him feel much lighter. He had a premonition that if he drank a little more, he might live a few more years. He mustered strength he didn't know he had and desperately held onto the arm of the soldier administering the medicine, pleading for another bowl.
"Lord Kokomi has ordered, only one bowl per person. There are still many rebel soldiers who need detoxification..."
The soldier administering the medicine looked helpless. It was his first time seeing someone so eager to drink medicine. The person's grip on his arm was so tight that it was hard to believe he was a patient who had just been detoxified. Was this some kind of miraculous medicine, so potent?
Hearing this, the detoxified soldier's eyes showed deep regret and disappointment. Since it was Lord Kokomi's order, there was nothing he could do. He released the feeder's arm and let him attend to other poisoned soldiers. This scene repeated itself with nearly every detoxified soldier who woke up, pleading for another bowl of spring water, only to be refused.
"Lady Kokomi, Mr. Feng Yi, the poison... it's truly resolved!"
The old army doctor returned, his face beaming with excitement after examining the recovered soldiers. The Water of Life truly lived up to its legendary status; its powerful effects were astonishing. Kokomi, watching from outside, breathed a sigh of relief as the poisoned soldiers gradually woke up.
'Feng Yi must have anticipated that the detoxified soldiers would ask for more spring water, which is why he limited it to one bowl per person.'
Kokomi looked at Feng Yi, who stood smiling, his expression nonchalant, as if everything was within his control. She felt as if she had found a kindred spirit; his foresight was no less than her own. One needs not many kindred spirits, one is enough.
"Feng Yi, the crisis here has been resolved. The next issue is food. I just inquired, and the front lines have less than a day's worth of provisions left. We must quickly purchase some more food from elsewhere as an emergency measure!"
Seeing that most of the poisoned soldiers had regained consciousness, Kokomi began to consider their next steps.
"I already have a suitable candidate. Feng Yi, I might need to trouble you to accompany me on this trip!"
With limited channels for purchasing food, Kokomi quickly screened and selected a suitable seller.
"Mm, let's go then."
Feng Yi asked no further questions and left the front-line infirmary with Kokomi. Accomplishing the task and leaving without taking credit. The legends the old army doctor would tell the wounded soldiers were not his concern.
Feng Yi accompanied Kokomi to a small island near Watatsumi Island, where a massive merchant ship was anchored. Feng Yi looked closely; the flag fluttering in the wind was none other than Beidou's Crux Fleet. It turned out the seller Kokomi was looking for was Beidou. Kokomi signaled to the ship and rowed over, bringing Feng Yi aboard.
"Miss Kokomi, may I ask what brings you to us at this time?"
The first mate of the merchant ship emerged from the captain's cabin as Feng Yi and Kokomi boarded, asking Kokomi. Under Captain Beidou's leadership, the Crux Fleet had always maintained trade with Watatsumi Island civilization, establishing a good cooperative relationship.
"Hello, is Captain Beidou here? I have an urgent order that I need to discuss with her..."
Unlike when she was alone with Feng Yi, Kokomi transformed into a confident and elegant negotiator when facing outsiders.
"Miss Kokomi, it's quite unfortunate. Captain Beidou has returned to Liyue and may not be here for some time. If it's not a very serious matter, you can discuss it with me. Perhaps I can help you resolve it!"