"Alright, teacher, everything is arranged!"
"Good, begin. Keep a close watch on the patients' conditions, continuously monitor and analyze them, and report any developments to me immediately!"
Jin Zhong said, leaning back in his office chair.
Every experiment required a process, and its effectiveness hinged on the patients' feedback.
Jin Zhong had prepared several contingency plans, with corresponding treatments for different scenarios.
The distributed medicine was all placed in stillness for half an hour, as per Jin Zhong's special instructions.
This time was precisely for Liu Sandao.
He had devised a plan: to use the Ruoshui Fu to distribute the Jieyou Powder. By simply placing a cup of water in front of him, he could sense all locations where water was present.
Previously, he had only considered hands-on involvement, which was too inefficient and might not prevent the plague.
Now, he only needed to find a suitable place for cultivation and timely mix the Jieyou Powder into the medicine, significantly increasing efficiency.
Liu Sandao had given Jin Zhong the prescription, but the most crucial divine medicine was impossible to disclose.
Even if he did, it couldn't be found anywhere in the mortal world.
The most practical solution was for Jin Zhong to complete ninety-nine percent of the work, with Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai handling the remaining one percent.
During the experimental phase, everything proceeded according to standard procedures.
The medicine given to patients was uniformly allowed to sit for thirty minutes, forty-five minutes, one hour, an hour and a half, and two hours.
This was to determine which duration yielded the best results.
Liu Sandao always had a cup of water in front of him, and it had been that way since Jin Zhong left.
As long as there was a cup of water placed, he could sense it instantly.
Like Jin Zhong, Liu Sandao also felt a flicker of apprehension.
"What if this method doesn't work?"
Fu Ruhai asked.
"Rest assured, I've carefully considered it. It should be fine!"
Liu Sandao's tone was confident, and Fu Ruhai fell silent, turning his attention to extracting the Jieyou Powder.
In the past few days, continuously using the Jieyou Powder on his fingertips had only led to its proliferation, like cutting leeks; the more they were cut, the more they grew.
Liu Sandao, following the methods he had previously summarized, used varying amounts of the powder, some less, some more.
The color showed slight variations depending on the quantity.
Larger amounts appeared slightly white, while smaller amounts were transparent.
Jin Zhong relayed these details one by one to the doctors and nurses below.
"Time's up, teacher!"
"Oh, good, start distributing!"
Jin Zhong let out a long sigh, releasing some of his tension.
Although many had previously reported decent results, he maintained a cautious attitude until the experimental results were out.
The cups containing the medicine were distributed. After the patients drank, most of the cups retained a slight water residue.
Liu Sandao could clearly observe their conditions through these water stains on the cups.
For patients with mild illnesses, the dark energy immediately decreased after drinking, which was consistent with the direct observation of their conditions.
For those with severe illnesses, there was no significant immediate effect, especially for those who already had wedges on their backs.
Of course, some patients received increased dosages.
Liu Sandao continuously investigated their conditions. Unlike Jin Zhong, who had to wait for reduced symptoms to make a judgment, Liu Sandao could observe the condition of the wedges immediately.
Among the group Jin Zhong was experimenting on, about a dozen had wedges.
Of the Jieyou Powder Liu Sandao distributed, about five were given increased dosages. Similar comparative experiments had been conducted at Qingkong University, and Liu Sandao understood the need for a baseline control.
Therefore, he had a good grasp of the applied dosages.
Out of ten people, five received an insufficient amount of medicine, resulting in a less obvious effect.
"Sigh, how did it feel after drinking?"
One person asked another, putting down his cup.
"What kind of question is that? I just finished drinking too, just like you. It's..."
The respondent sounded impatient and confused.
"Just wait patiently. As long as you don't die, it means it's working!"
Someone else chimed in with a sarcastic remark, joining the conversation.
"Heh heh, easy for you to say. If you die, will I still be able to give you medicine!"
"Hmph! I'm afraid of not dying, but dying *after* drinking the medicine!"
These words were quite pessimistic, and upon hearing them, Liu Sandao also felt a strange sadness.
Looking at the wedges on their backs, there was indeed no change whatsoever.
"Don't overthink it. Maybe heaven doesn't want you yet! Try to be more optimistic, and your recovery will be faster!"
An individual with white hair and a haggard complexion, but still maintaining a spirited demeanor, encouraged everyone.
The wedge on his back was dark and large, seemingly on the verge of maturing, suggesting the time for its harvest was fast approaching.
He had been given double the dosage.
However, in his condition, no one dared to guarantee pulling him back from the brink of death.
"Is it working?"
"Wait a bit longer, we'll see in a while."
Fu Ruhai couldn't help but ask, while Liu Sandao stared intently at the water cup, motionless.
Then, the wedge on the person's back trembled slightly, and faint yellow light points began to emerge.
Liu Sandao felt a touch of surprise and observed even more intently.
The dark, dark wedge seemed to be tickled by the yellow light points. Once it started moving, it kept wriggling, as if peeling away something.
The more it did so, the more light points appeared; the more it peeled away, the dimmer the dark energy of the wedge became.
The person with the wedge let out a long yawn, "Ahhh..."
"Oh, I'm so sleepy, I'm going to take a nap!"
With that, he lay down and fell asleep.
The hospital was overcrowded, lacking sufficient space for isolation.
Everyone was infected, so the severity of the infection was no longer a concern.
As he fell into a deep sleep, the wedge on his back twisted even more vigorously.
In the blink of an eye, a ring of yellow light began to appear on the wedge.
"Alright, it's working!"
Unable to contain his excitement, he blurted out.
"Really? That's wonderful! Did you remember the dosage?"
Hearing Liu Sandao, Fu Ruhai immediately followed up with the question.
"Heh, let's wait a bit longer, wait a bit longer!"
Liu Sandao said, while intently observing the conditions of the few people behind.
Their dosages were even higher.
The appearance of a light ring on the wedge was sufficient proof that it was taking effect. For those with milder symptoms who hadn't yet formed wedges, it was relatively easier to treat. But if a wedge formed and wasn't resolved promptly, the moment the Reaper arrived, it could snatch their soul in an instant.
As long as the wedge changed color, it wouldn't be easy for the Reaper to take them away.
The few individuals who received increased dosages all, without exception, developed yellow light rings. Seeing this, Liu Sandao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Alright, it's done!"
"Really? Did you see it clearly?"
Fu Ruhai still couldn't quite believe it and asked again habitually, until Liu Sandao said:
"Of course, no problem. The base dosage has been determined! We won't have to worry about whether it's effective anymore!"