Jiang Qiao raised her chin. "Sit down, everyone. Get some paper and pens. I need to take notes."

If they dare to challenge her, then let this damned woman be her maid and serve her properly. Do they really think it's still the same as before, that they can act like tyrants?

Although Bai Qingping was unwilling, she had no choice but to serve him paper and pen. However, she was also thinking that after Jiang Qiao finished her research, she would take good care of this brat and see how arrogant she could be.

These four people had no other thoughts than to live. The other three were even weaker than Zhang Erhu. They all stared expectantly as Jiang Qiao took their pulses.

Faced with these patients, Jiang Qiao didn't hide anything and chose to tell the truth.

"Currently, there is no way to change your bodies. There is no antidote for you. Your bodies have been weakened by that drug to the point of being like rotten wood. If you are not careful, something will go wrong. Don't underestimate this problem. Any problem in any part could cost you your life."

"You're probably so tired now that you can barely walk up the mountain paths, let alone do any work!"

The three of them nodded in unison. "You're absolutely right. Is there any way to alleviate this?"

Jiang Qiao pointed to Bai Qingping behind her and said, "Ask them. They made this medicine, so they should know the most about how to relieve symptoms."

The only thing I can do here is to provide you with nourishing food and some medicinal soup. That's all I can do for now.

Bai Qingping, who was listening nearby, shot her daggers at Jiang Qiao. "Jiang Qiao, remember this: we sent you here to treat their illnesses, not to stir up trouble. They are our people, so don't waste your energy. They're useless now."

Jiang Qiao shrugged. "Oh dear, I wonder if these people's parents knew how you treated their sons, do you think they would come over and blind you?"

Mentioning their parents, these men's eyes immediately reddened. They all knew in their hearts whether they were in cahoots with that woman.

Bullshit, damn it! It's all their boss's fault. All that talk about health and longevity is a lie. They've all become the enemy's knives. It's a lie to say they're not resentful.

If they were given another chance to choose, they would never take the medicine. Those bastards, they would just be shot dead by the gun. What's the point of keeping them here? To continue to harm them?

However, these are just thoughts in their minds. They haven't dared to do anything yet. They don't even have the ability to protect themselves, so what can they do?

Jiang Qiao didn't even turn her head before saying, "Bai Qingping, please step aside for now. I need to give them acupuncture."

"I'm avoiding you? Are you kidding me?"

Jiang Qiao snorted, "You've got it wrong. Unless you're a patient, get out of here. I don't want anyone to see me treating patients. All of you, keep a low profile while I'm treating them, or I can't guarantee where I might accidentally prick them."

"Bai Qingping, where are my silver needles? I need my tools."

Bai Qingping genuinely didn't want to give Jiang Qiao the silver needles. These needles were weapons, and while they weren't very effective in their own hands, in Jiang Qiao's hands they would become tools for killing.

Seeing the other person's attitude, Jiang Qiao snorted, "What, you don't want me to treat your illness? Fine, I'm going back to my room to rest."

The four men objected, "Hurry up and give her the injection. Why won't you treat us? Let me tell you, even though we're in this area, before we left, I told my other brothers that if we were to die and couldn't get back, all the blame would fall on you. My brothers would avenge us then."

Even though Bai Qingping was impatient with this group of people, she had to endure it. If these people were gone, it would be really difficult to find more people to take over.

The little girl's disappearance will surely worry her family. For now, they don't want to confront Song Shutian and his gang; if they get entangled with them, they'll suffer the consequences.

As Bai Qingping handed Jiang Qiao the silver needles, she asked, "Are you confident in your ability to cure him by inserting the needles, or do you have other plans?"

Jiang Qiao shook her head. "I'm just trying to see if I can regulate my body's functions. Later, I'll figure out how to make some medicinal soup. Anyway, I have no idea right now. What's in that prescription you gave me? There's nothing in it. How am I supposed to study it?"

Bai Qingping gave a wry smile. "You're complaining? I'd like to complain too. This is the list I got. I'm not a pharmaceutical researcher; I know even less than you. Hurry up and try giving them acupuncture—"

If Jiang Qiao doesn't want her to stay, then she won't stay. She doubts Jiang Qiao would dare to do anything excessive. With so many sentries watching, even if Jiang Qiao had the guts to cause a commotion, she wouldn't escape the numerous gun emplacements. That's her biggest advantage.

While administering acupuncture, Jiang Qiao inquired about the diets of these individuals and what they did daily to aid their recovery.

She asked this question because she wanted to know how many people were in the valley. However, these people were not ordinary people; they said everything they should and shouldn't say, leaving out not a single word.

No wonder that woman said these people were their people; for now, it seems they really are on the other side's side.

"I have to say, after the acupuncture, I feel much more relaxed. It seems that the acupuncture works."

Jiang Qiao snorted, "This is only temporary. No matter how you glue broken glass, it can never be restored to its original state."

"Is there really no other way?"

Jiang Qiao sighed, "Let me think about it slowly. Nothing is absolute. Maybe there is something in this world that can counteract this medicine. Unfortunately, I don't know for the time being. I still need your boss to cooperate more. I don't know what kind of prescription you are taking, so I have no way of finding out."

Zhang Erhu nodded knowingly. "Damn it, even at this point, they're still hiding things. They really don't treat us like human beings."

Jiang Qiao said, "Don't be impulsive. Communicate properly with your superiors. After all, you are people who have made contributions. No matter what, we can't abandon your lives."

As for the others, Jiang Qiao didn't say anything. They were all smart people. She had planted the seeds and was just waiting for them to sprout. Did she really think these people were suicide soldiers?

Even after the four of them left, Bai Qingping and the others were still worried. They asked Jiang Qiao what she had said and what she had done, and only after confirming that Jiang Qiao hadn't done anything wrong did they feel relieved.

After giving the patient acupuncture, Jiang Qiao came out. As she expected, someone was already waiting at the door. It wasn't Bai Qingping, but another woman.

"Hand over the needle——"

Jiang Qiao hadn't expected the other party to be so wary, and directly placed the needle in the other person's hand, saying, "I'm going to go to the kitchen to see where Bai Qingping is."