With a claw strike from the unknown creature raking across Zhao Ruyue's neck, she finally succumbed, collapsing into unconsciousness.
Zhou Yu barely managed to seal Zhao Ruyue's pressure points, slowing the flow of blood to prevent the toxin from spreading throughout her body.
Seeing its objective achieved, the unknown creature twisted, attempting to flee.
"Trying to run?"
Zhou Yu looked up, a smirk playing on his lips, his entire being radiating a fierce killing intent.
As Zhou Yu took a step forward, the unknown creature seemed frozen in place, utterly stunned by Zhou Yu's murderous aura. It remained motionless.
Only when Zhou Yu approached did the unknown creature snap out of its stupor, letting out a roar and leaping up. Its sharp claws aimed directly at Zhou Yu's head.
"It's over!"
Everyone present gasped, their hearts leaping into their throats! The unknown creature's movements were incredibly swift; an average person would have no chance of dodging such a strike. Moreover, Zhou Yu's own movements had been unhurried, making it even more so. Even the family disciples standing furthest away could clearly see the unnaturally colored toxin coating the creature's claws. One strike, and...
Just as everyone held their breath, Zhou Yu vanished!
Before anyone could react, a ripping sound filled the air! Zhou Yu and the unknown creature became like two blurs, moving so fast that the naked eye couldn't follow. They repeatedly clashed in mid-air.
When Zhou Yu's figure reappeared, he had the unknown creature by the neck. His robes billowed as if in a strong wind.
"Disgusting."
Zhou Yu cast a look of revulsion at the creature. It resembled a lizard, its body covered in scales, with sharp, hook-like claws on its four limbs. Its mouth could emit a sound like fingernails scraping glass!
Without hesitation, Zhou Yu tightened his grip, crushing the unknown creature to death. He then tossed the lifeless body onto the ground and strode towards Zhao Ruyue.
Everyone present was stunned! Especially the family disciples who had been poisoned and lay on the ground. Witnessing Zhou Yu's display, they remained frozen in place.
"Is he really that strong? What is his level of power?" one family disciple murmured to himself. Zhou Yu's speed earlier had reached the absolute limit of human capability, just like the unknown creature's, making him too fast to even be perceived as a blur. Despite appearing to have fought several rounds with the creature, Zhou Yu stood completely unharmed when he stopped. This was a creature that had incapacitated everyone present! And such a terrifying entity had been so easily neutralized by Zhou Yu?
Meanwhile, in the observation room, the family retainers watching through the monitor screens were equally dumbfounded.
"This kid... is he actually this powerful?" Many of the family retainers had previously looked down on Zhou Yu. But now, seeing his speed, they felt a burning sensation on their faces, as if they had been slapped multiple times! With such speed, Zhou Yu's strength was clearly far superior to theirs. A young man possessing such power had an immeasurable future! Some family retainers began to harbor new intentions. A master like Zhou Yu, without any background, might eventually serve a prominent family. It wouldn't be too late to build a good relationship with him now!
Of course, most family retainers, while surprised, didn't give Zhou Yu much more thought. After all, there were countless experts in the vast Dragon Country. Even if Zhou Yu was a bit stronger, so what? This was a world where background and family mattered! Without the backing of a major family, Zhou Yu was just a nobody.
The people on the island were unaware of the complex thoughts in the monitoring room. Lin Weidong, seeing that the unknown creature had been dealt with, slowly walked over. Zhou Yu's movements had been so incredibly fast; he had jumped from the helicopter before it had even fully landed. The others simply couldn't keep up! Lin Weidong had arrived only a moment later. Now, the unknown creature lay carelessly on the ground. Lin Weidong signaled for others to collect the creature's corpse and then approached Zhou Yu.
At this moment, Zhou Yu was busy detoxifying Zhao Ruyue. The unknown creature's claw had directly struck Zhao Ruyue's neck! If Zhou Yu hadn't promptly sealed her pressure points, she would likely have been long dead by now. However, merely sealing the pressure points wasn't enough. While acupoint sealing slowed blood flow, it didn't bring it to a complete halt. If the blood truly stopped flowing, death would follow even without poisoning. Consequently, Zhao Ruyue's neck and everything below it had turned a purplish-blue, clearly indicating that the toxin was rapidly spreading.
"It looks like Doctor Zhao is in danger," Lin Weidong frowned. Some of the family disciples, mustering their courage, crept closer to observe. Seeing Zhao Ruyue's condition, they couldn't help but shiver. Zhao Ruyue's current state was terrifying. If not for her faint breaths, she would have appeared dead.
"She's probably beyond saving. Ordinary people are just ordinary people; their physical condition is too poor," one family disciple remarked. Perhaps emboldened by Zhou Yu's displayed strength and Lin Weidong's arrival, he felt safe enough to voice his thoughts. While expressing pity for Zhao Ruyue, a subtle air of superiority crept into his tone. Zhou Yu, preoccupied with detoxifying Zhao Ruyue, looked up and glanced at the family disciple. The sharp glint in his eyes sent a chill down the disciple's spine, as if he were being stared down by death itself.
"Perhaps you should say less. Doctor Zhao came here for our sake," another family disciple interjected with concern. Zhao Ruyue had been incredibly diligent, immediately tending to the wounded upon exiting the helicopter, bandaging them. And in the midst of danger earlier, she had risked exposing herself to provide timely treatment to everyone present. Such courage was rare! Most of the family disciples present had been poisoned. If Zhao Ruyue hadn't bandaged them promptly, preventing further toxin spread, they would likely have succumbed by now! Given the rudimentary conditions, Zhou Yu could only crudely clean the toxins around the shoulder area to prevent them from reaching the heart. After finishing, Zhou Yu scooped up the unconscious Zhao Ruyue and carried her onto the helicopter.
"Let's go back quickly," Zhou Yu stated, his face grim. Fortunately, Lin Weidong had already organized personnel to bring all the family disciples onto the helicopter. As soon as Zhou Yu boarded, the helicopter's rotors began to spin, lifting off into the air.
Whirr, whirr, whirr—
As the helicopter ascended, a breeze swept in. Lin Weidong asked with concern, "Is Doctor Zhao alright?"
"She's stable for now, but I can't guarantee anything if we delay our return," Zhou Yu replied, his expression grave.