Chapter 1507
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“What do we do now? Where can we find it?”
Silas’s face was grim.
The doctors beside him had never even heard of the plant.
“If what this young lady says is true, time is of the essence. What if we can’t find it fast enough?”
The doctor preferred to analyze the toxin and use conventional methods to synthesize an antidote.
But the problem was, their equipment couldn’t even confirm that the men had been poisoned.
It made the whole situation hard to believe.
A plant called “Dreamweed” sounded like pure fantasy.
Though the doctor didn’t say it out loud, his skepticism toward Claire was obvious.
“My recommendation is to bring the patients with us to the nearest outpost while we search the mountains.”
Claire’s proposal wasn’t reckless; it was a grim necessity.
If she went looking for the plant alone, she couldn’t guarantee she’d make it back in time.
By taking the men with them, she could continue their acupuncture treatments and slow the toxin’s attack on their nervous systems.
“Searching the mountains isn’t a guaranteed success. You can explore other options, but I strongly suggest making a decision today.”
Claire didn’t force anyone to trust her.
She had laid out her plan; the rest was up to Silas.
“You could also consult some senior traditional holistic practitioners about neutralizing the toxin.”
“You never know, there might be a master out there who can formulate an antidote from scratch.”
Sensing Silas’s hesitation, Claire offered another piece of practical advice. “Alright.”
Silas leveraged his connections to consult several veteran doctors.
His calls eventually reached Dr. Sterling Senior, who confirmed her assessment.
“Didn’t Dreamweed go extinct a long time ago?”
Dr. Sterling Senior was well aware of the plant’s lethal properties.
During the war, someone had leaked information, leading Sundara to treat Dreamweed like a priceless treasure.
They had tried to mass-produce the toxin to unleash on the people of Solenia.
Fortunately, the military caught wind of the plot and launched a massive campaign to eradicate the plant.
The orders from the top had been clear: not a single stalk was to fall into enemy hands.
That historic operation had actually been proposed by Dr. Sterling Senior’s father. Naturally, the old doctor remembered it vividly.
“The tragedy of the Dreamweed must never be repeated on our soil!”
“If I weren’t stuck out of town, I’d go with you to find it myself.”
“I’ll send all the files I have to my grandson, Elias Sterling. He’ll accompany you on this mission.”
Dr. Sterling Senior not only validated the plant’s existence but also
stressed the terrifying nature of co
poison.
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The higher-ups were now treating the operation with the utmost priority.
“Dr. Sterling, we have someone else on the case as well. Claire, the one who identified the toxin.”
The old doctor had been about to ask who made the discovery, but hearing Claire’s name erased all his surprise.
“Ah, Claire. Having her along is excellent, but I’ll still send my grandson.”
Dr. Sterling Senior harbored no ill intentions.
In fact, he couldn’t help but sigh, lamenting that the Green family’s boy had gotten to her first.
Otherwise, this would have been the perfect opportunity to play matchmaker for Claire and Elias.
“You can absolutely trust her skills
She was mentored by Hale, whose ancestors were imperial physicians. Her medical pedigree is
impeccable.”
The old doctor spared no effort in praising Claire, making Silas value her even more
than before.
He now held her medical expertise in even higher regard.
If a legend like Dr. Sterling Senior
praised her so highly, she was
una rising star in the`
medical world.
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