Chapter 20 of the Trash Picking

When the Third Young Master came out of the sterile room, his eyes were seeing stars, and the lingering fear of the blood-drawing device had not yet dissipated from his expression.

He would rather cut his arm with a knife than watch his blood being slowly drained away with this thing.

The eunuch who had been waiting outside the door rushed forward to help him up: "Third Young Master, are you alright?"

"It's alright." Liu Yun waved his hand. "Come on, the Immortal Master said to eat more blood-nourishing foods."

After this blood draw, I'll have to come back a few more times.

Liu Yun trembled at the thought of what the immortal master had said.

However, it's better to smoke than to die from a poisoning attack.

The Third Young Master went out to eat some nourishing food, but Sun Yichao stayed by the little robot and didn't leave.

Despite his calm demeanor while drawing blood from the Third Young Master, this was actually the first time he had ever seen this method of blood drawing. Fortunately, he picked it up quickly. After the blood draw, Sun Yichao was completely captivated by this new medical technique. Once he confirmed that the Immortal Master was not opposed to it, he stayed behind under the guise of assisting.

Of course, he couldn't understand what the immortal master was doing in those glass containers at all, nor did he know what the immortal master was doing by putting things into the recycling bin from time to time and then taking them out again after a while.

All he could do was hand over some herbs and fetch a cup.

But his enthusiasm did not diminish at all; on the contrary, the more he looked, the more burning his gaze became.

The little robot didn't care whether there were humans around. It focused on extracting the necessary elements from the various materials that had been prepared in advance, and then gradually mixed the appropriate antidote through various processing methods.

To resolve this sting, the formulation of the antidote isn't a major problem; even the extraction and mixing of various elements is just a matter of complicated procedures.

The slightly troublesome thing is that even if an antidote is prepared, it cannot completely eliminate the toxins in one go.

It should be done in batches, in stages, little by little.

The first phase of the antidote was prepared in less than two hours.

"Give this to the Third Young Master. He should drink this bottle of medicine in three doses, starting tomorrow morning."

The little robot screwed the glass bottle cap on tightly and handed it to Sun Yichao.

The latter carefully took the bottle and asked very carefully about the precautions for taking the medicine, such as whether it should be taken before or after meals, whether the three doses should be evenly distributed, and whether there were any dietary restrictions.

After the little robot patiently answered all the questions, the former cautiously left.

The next day, the little robot went to work as usual, showing no intention of staying to observe the human patients' medication process.

However, the human patient didn't intend to cause any trouble and obediently followed the doctor's instructions, taking the medicine in three divided doses.

That evening, the Third Young Master waited patiently at the door for the little robot to finish its shift, even prepared to have another vial of blood drawn.

However, the little robot refused: "No need today. If the symptoms appear tomorrow, we will need to draw blood for observation and adjust the medication for the next stage."

The little robot will help the Third Prince get a good night's sleep.

The latter was happy that he didn't have to have his blood drawn today, and happily returned to his room.

Lying in bed, the Third Young Master couldn't help but remark to the eunuch on night watch, "Don't you think the Immortal Master's attitude towards me has improved a lot? He even cares about me and tells me to get some sleep."

"It must be because your excellence, Third Young Master, has caught the eye of the Immortal Master. Your relationship with the Immortal Master will only get better and better in the future."

"I think so too."

The third young master fell asleep peacefully, deeply moved.

Then, the next day, the Third Young Master understood why the Immortal Master had told him to get some sleep.

This morning, the Third Young Master was awakened by a short, startled cry.

The one who made the sound was the eunuch on night watch.

"Ouch... Ouch, it itches!"

When Liu Yun woke up, he didn't know what had happened. He just felt an unbearable itch all over his body and was about to reach out to scratch it.

The eunuch panicked and stopped him: "No! Third Young Master, please don't move! Wait for me, I'll go and fetch the immortal master right away!"

As he spoke, he disregarded etiquette, turned around and ran out, calling out "Immortal Master" as he ran.

The third young master, Liu Yun, was left lying on the bed, completely bewildered.

When he got out of bed, enduring the itching, he was shocked by the condition of his body.

What are these bright red blisters?! When did they appear?!

Liu Yun noticed that more and more areas of his body were itchy. When he took off his clothes, he saw that not only his exposed arms and other parts, but the blisters and bumps were almost all over his body!

No wonder the eunuch was so frightened just now. Even Liu Yun himself was terrified by this situation, let alone others.

He raised his hand, feeling the itch on his body getting worse and worse, but he didn't dare to scratch it at all.

They could only anxiously pray that the immortal master would come quickly.

Could there be something wrong with yesterday's medication?

I can't be dying so soon, can I?

I don't want to die!

As Liu Yun was lost in thought, he finally heard footsteps outside the door.

He rushed to open the door impatiently: "Immortal Master! Come quickly! Why is it Imperial Physician Sun? Where is the Immortal Master?"

The person who came with the eunuch was Sun Yichao, and there was no sign of the little robot behind him.

Sun Yichao didn't care about the Third Young Master's attitude. His eyes lit up when he came in and saw that the latter was covered in red blisters and swelling.

Upon hearing the Third Young Master's question, Sun Yichao helped him sit down and examined his condition while explaining, "The Immortal Master said that whatever symptoms the Young Master experiences today are normal. The medicine he took yesterday was just to bring out the symptoms of the toxins, so he only instructed me to look after the Young Master, keep records, and take samples of his condition every two hours. We will draw blood for testing when the Immortal Master returns."

Hearing that everything was as the immortal master had predicted, the third young master was somewhat relieved.

However, he made the decision a little too early.

This entire day was incredibly difficult for the Third Young Master. He was covered in blisters, and while he could bear the itching, he figured he could simply have his hands tied up so he wouldn't accidentally scratch himself.

However, as time went on, the areas on my body that had developed red, swollen blisters began to experience a sharp, needle-like pain. Especially when touching clothing, or even the slightest contact with other parts of my body, it would immediately trigger waves of pain.

At first it was mild, but it became more and more intense, and the pain made his face contort.

If rolling around on the bed didn't not only fail to relieve the pain but also press on the blisters and intensify the pain, he would have even disregarded his status and started rolling around in bed.

"Third Young Master, hold on a little longer!" Sun Yichao had been observing the blisters on Liu Yun's body. "The Immortal Master instructed that once the blisters have fully swelled and turned white, we can use fire for a few breaths. Then it won't hurt so much. Let's wait a little longer!"

"Waaaaah, am I really going to die?! Waaaaah, it hurts so much! It hurts so much!"

"Hang in there a little longer, just a little longer, there's still a small portion of the blister that hasn't completely turned white."

"Waaaaah..."

The commotion was not concealed at all and could be heard outside. Not only were the neighbors watching quietly, but even the king received the news from the people he had sent to the surrounding area.

The king even personally went to Naji's residence to visit the third prince.

At this time, the little robot was still engrossed in his garbage disposal at the Ordnance Bureau.

A clever eunuch did manage to relay the news that the king had visited his home, but the little robot didn't feel it was necessary for him to go back specifically for this reason.

Thus, from the moment the king arrived until he left, the little robot, the owner of the Naji residence, never showed up.

That evening, the little robot returned, and the Ji residence gained several more servants, who were left by the king to take care of the third young master.

Of course, the king did not forget the little robot, the immortal master, and left him three boxes as gifts to thank him for treating the third prince.

As usual, the little robot was taken by the butler and others to the recycling bin in the back building.

After enduring a day of suffering, the third young master, now completely exhausted, lay in bed, too weak to even get out of bed.

Of course, even if he had the strength, his legs were so swollen that he couldn't get out of bed.

The little robot scanned the human's current state with its eyes alone, and after confirming that there were no unexpected events, it took everything Sun Yichao had collected that day, as well as a freshly drawn vial of blood belonging to the Third Young Master, and once again entered the sterile room to begin the second stage of antidote preparation.

Half an hour later, the little robot handed Sun Yichao a bottle of medicine that was slightly different in color from yesterday: "Take it the same way as last time."

For several days in a row, the Third Young Master would take medicine for one day, and then develop a new set of symptoms the next day. He would have a vial of blood drawn at night, take medicine for another day, and then develop symptoms again... and so on.

The Third Prince's personal attendants no longer screamed when they woke up in the morning to find their master looking strange.

By the time the little robot said it was okay, the news that the Third Young Master had been poisoned by a rare poison and was receiving treatment at the Immortal Master's Mansion had already spread throughout most of the capital.

Many people also came to visit the Third Young Master, whose strange and terrifying symptoms were not concealed and were seen by everyone, adding fuel to the fire of the rumors surrounding jsg.

Almost the entire capital's attention was focused on the Ji residence, eager to know how the immortal master would ultimately deal with the Third Young Master.

These external disturbances did not affect the little robot's rhythm at all.

When he discovered that the Third Young Master had taken the previous round of medicine and no new symptoms had appeared, he said that the final treatment could proceed.

"The final stage of the toxic catalyzed venom will cause you to develop a severe illness, such as multiple organ failure and rapid aging of your appearance."

The little robot is giving humans a heads-up.

"Don't worry, everything will return to normal after the treatment is over."

As for how complex and difficult it is to formulate medicines that repair human muscle function, the little robot feels there's no need to elaborate.

Anyway, humans wouldn't listen if I told them.

Upon hearing the little robot's words, the Third Young Master was initially startled, but then calmed down somewhat.

The next day, after receiving a new medicine, he indeed underwent a terrifying transformation. The once young and energetic man, right under the noses of the eunuchs and Sun Yichao, quickly turned into an old man with dull, loose skin, piled-up wrinkles, and a full head of white hair in just one hour!

Even their bodies seemed to have shrunk.

No, it hasn't shrunk; it's just become hunched over like an old person.

The Third Prince, who could not see the changes in his appearance, clearly felt the decay inside his body.

My breathing became like a broken bellows, my chest felt tight, my stomach felt terrible, and I coughed every now and then, producing bloody phlegm.

Even her hair was falling out in clumps.

At this point, in the eyes of the imperial physician Sun Yichao, he had reached a point of no return, his life hanging by a thread.

But just a moment ago, he was a robust young man in the prime of his life!

Even though Sun Yichao had been able to remain calm despite his previous illnesses, his eyes were filled with astonishment when he saw this situation.

There was even some worry that the immortal master might make a mistake in this final step...

Even Sun Yichao was so flustered, and the servants around him were trembling with fear. Some of the more timid ones secretly ran back to the palace to report the news to the king.

The king visited Naji's residence again.

They stayed for a long time before leaving.

The next day, when the little robot announced that the final medicine had been prepared and that the stings would be completely cured after taking it, the king also appeared at the treatment site.

"Immortal Master, would you mind having me take another look? If I interfere with your treatment, please let me know and I will leave immediately."

"No problem, please feel free to do as you please."

The little robot wasn't afraid of being seen by humans, and it didn't bother with any fancy rituals. It took out a capsule and handed it to the Third Young Master: "Just swallow it with water."

At this moment, the Third Young Master looked as if he was about to breathe his last, and the basin next to him was full of blood he had coughed up over the past two days.

Upon seeing the antidote, his eyes lit up with hope, and he reached out his hand, trembling, to take it.

He drank several mouthfuls of water and swallowed several times before finally managing to swallow the strange-looking pill.

At that moment, everyone around him stared at the Third Young Master with bated breath, almost forgetting to breathe.

The only one without any emotion was the little robot next to it.

Seeing how nervous these humans were, the little robot thought for a moment and then reassured them, "Don't worry, the medicine won't take effect for another ten minutes."

Even so, the people around him, including the Third Young Master himself, couldn't help but pay close attention to the changes in his body.

The little robot said it would be ten minutes, and when the time was up, something incredibly magical happened in the eyes of humans!

The Third Young Master's few remaining white hairs began to grow rapidly, faster than wild grass in spring. The newly grown hair wasn't white, but jet black, clearly indicating its smooth and healthy quality.

Then, the Third Young Master's hunched body slowly straightened out, his aged skin gradually lifted, his dark age spots disappeared, and his wrinkles vanished completely.

It was as if time had reversed for him, transforming him from a frail old man back into a prime of life!

As for the Third Young Master himself, he clearly felt that his physical strength, breathing, and energy had all returned. Now, he could even ride a horse around the capital several times without any problem!

"A mirror! Give me a mirror!"

The Third Young Master called out urgently.

Taking the mirror handed to him by the eunuch, the Third Prince was overjoyed to see himself back to his best condition!

"Father! Can you see that? My poison is gone! Hahahaha, I don't have to die! I'm perfectly healthy now! Hahahaha!"

After celebrating, the third young master realized that he hadn't thanked his savior yet.

He immediately knelt down in front of the little robot with a thud: "Immortal Master, you saved my life. I, Liu Yun, will follow your lead from now on! If you tell me to go east, I will never go west! Just tell me what to do!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yichao, who was about to step forward to check on the Third Young Master's condition, immediately stopped in his tracks.

His gaze secretly drifted towards the king's direction.

The king made no move.

The little robot shook its head: "No need, I don't need any help from humans."

The third young master nodded repeatedly.

Of course, of course, the immortal masters are genuine deities, why would they need the help of mere humans like them?

However, the Third Young Master had no intention of giving up. He had already decided that once he went back and tidied up, he would spend some time each day coming to the Immortal Master's place to do odd jobs. Even something as simple as cleaning would be something he wanted to do to feel at ease.

The little robot had no idea that it would soon have a human follower. Once it saw that the Third Young Master had recovered, it started to chase the man away.

"If there's nothing else, please make yourselves at home. I still have work to do."

These days, he spends his days at the Ordnance Bureau and his nights treating patients, so he hasn't tended to the recovery warehouse for several days. The instruments he made have just been put in, not properly categorized, and the gifts he received later are still in the boxes, unorganized.

All of these need to be planned out step by step.

Upon hearing this, the Third Prince and the others immediately took their leave. However, the King asked the little robot as he was leaving, "I will not disturb the Immortal Master today. Could the Immortal Master come to the main hall tomorrow? There is something I would like to discuss with the Immortal Master."

The little robot looked at the king and nodded: "Okay."

This is the highest-ranking boss, so I can only delay my work a little.

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The next day, the little robot arrived at the main hall as promised. However, before he could enter, he was led to a side hall by a waiting eunuch to have tea and rest.

"Please wait a moment, Immortal Master. His Majesty will be here after court."

Looks like we're too early.

I should have asked about the specific meeting time yesterday. What a mistake.

The little robot had no choice but to sit in the chair and stare blankly.

He doesn't need to drink tea or eat snacks.

After waiting for more than an hour, the king finally arrived.

"Hahahaha, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting, Immortal Master. It's all my fault for not informing you of the schedule in advance. I've delayed you, haven't I?" The king laughed and sat down in the head seat. "Speaking of which, Immortal Master, you've been working at the Armory for a while now. How are you finding it?"

"It did take a little time," the little robot answered honestly. "It doesn't seem to be a problem, it's just that the items that need to be handled at the work location are too simple."

Most of it was metal scrap, and it was specified that it was to be processed into weapons.

This is what made the little robot feel that the garbage disposal point was not comprehensive enough.

The immortal master was unexpectedly so "straightforward," leaving the king speechless.

"Ah, is that so? I just happened to see yesterday that the Immortal Master is unparalleled in handling medicine. You also saved tens of millions of people in Guanshi County by your own efforts. Placing the Immortal Master in the Military Equipment Bureau is indeed not a good place to give full play to your talents. Why don't you try going to the Imperial Hospital?"

The little robot knew about the Imperial Hospital and had visited it more than once during the treatment of the Third Young Master.

Upon realizing that its boss wanted to change its job position, the little robot thought about the options and ultimately shook its head in refusal.

"I am better suited to the work of the Ordnance Bureau than the Imperial Hospital."

The main job of the Imperial Hospital is to treat illnesses. Although he has data packages for treating illnesses, his job is to collect garbage. Although the Military Equipment Bureau has a single type of garbage, it is still a garbage disposal site.

King: "..."

I didn't expect to be rejected.

However, after this face-to-face exchange, the king, with his keen insight, felt that he had roughly grasped the immortal master's temperament.

He didn't beat around the bush and went straight to what he wanted to talk about: "It's like this, yesterday I saw the Immortal Master restore my son's aged appearance to that of a young man. Is this only for people who are already young, or does it work for any elderly person?"

The little robot didn't think there was anything to hide about this. This kind of treatment drug was known to all humans in the interstellar space, and everyone could apply for it. Therefore, it wasn't something that was kept secret from humans in its database.

When the king asked this question, the little robot explained, "Even if young people age rapidly, their bodily functions are still truly aging, so this drug can be used regardless of age."

Upon hearing this, the king could no longer maintain his composure.

"Is what the Immortal Master said true?!"

"Yes."

Immediately, the king's breathing became heavy.

What does this mean?! If an elderly person takes this medicine, wouldn't they be able to turn back the clock and live a much longer lifespan?!

This is the elixir of immortality he's been dreaming of!

The king stared intently at the immortal master, his gaze complex.

After a long while, he calmed himself down a bit and asked hopefully, "Can the Immortal Master make this kind of medicine again?"