No one disagreed that this brutal battle in the ice dome had pushed them to their physical and mental limits.
Bai Zhi and the others found relatively clean corners away from the bloodshed, took out their recovery potions and food, silently treated their wounds, and made the most of every minute to recover.
Xiao Jin did not speak again.
After confirming that Amo's tense state had improved considerably, she struggled to sit up, and with the shrunken Amo in her arms, she made a slight mental movement.
A small, exquisite log cabin appeared out of thin air and landed steadily on a relatively flat open space in the center of the ice dome.
She pushed open the wooden door, almost exhausting her last bit of strength, and staggered inside.
"Bang!"
The wooden door closed behind her, shutting out the cold wind, the stench of blood, and all sights from the outside world.
The room was warm and cozy, but Xiao Jin didn't even have the strength to walk to the bedside. The immense exhaustion from both physical and mental depletion overwhelmed her like a raging tsunami.
Her vision went black, and she fell straight forward onto the floor with a dull thud, completely losing consciousness.
After a while, Amo slowly moved out of Xiao Jin's collar, wrapped his body around her outstretched palm, and then remained still.
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Time passed in silence.
Outside the ice dome, the raging icy storm continued to howl and rage. Inside the ice dome, only Bai Zhi and the others could be heard breathing heavily, and the rustling sounds of wounds being tended to.
I don't know how much time passed.
When Xiao Jin's consciousness struggled to emerge from the dark abyss like a sinking ship, the first thing she felt was the hard texture of the wooden floor beneath her, and the pervasive, deep-seated aches and weakness throughout her body.
She slowly opened her eyes, and her vision gradually cleared from blurry.
"system."
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A cold, impersonal message hovered in the corner of my consciousness.
"It's been more than ten hours already..." Xiao Jin muttered to herself in a hoarse voice, struggling to sit up. She immediately looked down to check her body.
The horrific penetrating wound on his chest has been reduced to a faint, newly formed pink scar. It still feels slightly stinging and tight to the touch, but the internal bones and muscle tissue have clearly been completely repaired by the nanomedicine.
The lacerations in his waist and abdomen had also disappeared without a trace, his skin was as smooth as ever, and the small graze from the bullet on his forehead was completely gone.
The nano-therapy needles were still incredibly effective, pulling Xiao Jin back from the brink of death and repairing all visible wounds.
If this were in the real world, any pharmaceutical company that sold this drug would be snapped up by the wealthy and patients!
However, there were still consequences for the serious injury, and Xiao Jin could feel that he was somewhat weak.
My body felt completely drained, every cell sending out signals of hunger and exhaustion, like someone recovering from a serious illness.
She tried to clench her fist, but her strength was severely lacking, and her arm trembled slightly. Her face was almost transparently pale, and her lips were bloodless.
Immediately, Xiao Jin supported herself as she stood up, her steps unsteady as she walked towards the bathroom.
As for Amo, Xiao Jin held him in her palm and put him back into the pet bag.
Before stuffing it back in, Xiao Jin crushed a few red pills and sprinkled them evenly on A-Mo's body. He didn't know if they would work, but it was better than nothing…
Warm water cascaded down from above, washing away the dried blood, sweat, and grime left from the battle.
The water flowed over the new skin, bringing a subtle tingling sensation, and a pale yet still cold face was reflected in the mirror.
His wet black hair clung to his cheeks, and deep in his eyes was a calmness born from life-or-death battles, along with a hint of barely perceptible weariness.
Changing into clean, soft clothes kept out the moisture, and the comfort allowed Xiao Jin's tense nerves to relax slightly.
After tidying up, it was time to eat; Xiao Jin was starving.
Even though she was injured, she didn't intend to deprive herself of good food. A bland diet wasn't suitable for someone like Xiao Jin who was physically demanding, especially in the icy wilderness.
She needs heat, she needs energy, she needs the most direct replenishment!
With a focused mind, several steaming, fragrant dishes were brought out, instantly dispelling the chill in the cabin.
Braised Roasted Duck: The tender, chopped duck meat is soaked in a bright red and piping hot spicy broth. The duck skin is crispy, and the duck meat is soaked in the spicy and savory broth.
It's served with crisp lotus root slices, bean sprouts, and konjac noodles, and topped with bright green scallions and sesame seeds.
The steaming heat and the domineering spicy aroma alone are enough to make your mouth water and dispel the chill from your bones.
Sour Soup Fish Slices: The golden sour soup simmers, with thin, white fish slices appearing and disappearing in the broth, while bright red pickled peppers and emerald green cilantro float on the surface.
It has a rich, tangy aroma with a unique fermented umami flavor and a slight spiciness, making it extremely appetizing. Just smelling it is enough to whet your appetite.
There's also clay pot congee: thick, piping hot rice porridge simmers in a clay pot, the rice grains already blooming, presenting an enticing milky white color.
The congee is filled with sweet shrimp, tender fish slices, and plump scallops, and is garnished with bright green bok choy and finely shredded ginger.
Steaming hot, the aroma of rice mingled with the sweetness of seafood, warm and comforting.
Xiao Jin didn't stand on ceremony. She picked up her chopsticks, her movements still slow and weak, but her eating speed was quite steady.
The piping hot, spicy duck meat entered her mouth, and the domineering spiciness instantly ignited her taste buds. A warm current slid down her esophagus and quickly spread to her limbs and bones, dispelling the deep-seated chill in her body, and a blush appeared on her pale cheeks.
The tangy and fresh flavor of the sour fish slices whets the appetite, allowing Xiao Jin to replenish her energy more quickly.
Finally, the bowl of thick, piping hot seafood congee went down, like the gentlest warmth, completely soothing my empty stomach and replenishing my basic sugar and water.
After finishing the meal, Xiao Jin's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, no longer from cold sweat, but from the heat of the food.
The deep-seated weakness had been largely dispelled. Although his strength had not fully recovered, his limbs were no longer weak, and his pale face had regained some vitality.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Jin closed his eyes slightly and let his mind sink into the pet space.
She could sense that although Amo's aura was still weak, his vital signs were stable, and he was obviously slowly recovering.
It seems the red pills are still effective.
So Xiao Jin crushed two more and sprinkled them on A Mo's body.
At this point, all the red pills in her hand were used up, leaving only two nano-therapy needles.
[Rest Countdown: 01:30:22]
Time is running out.
Xiao Jin stood up, stretched his limbs, and his joints made a slight clicking sound.
She walked to the window and pushed it open a crack. A violent, icy wind, mixed with ice pellets, rushed in instantly, carrying a biting chill and the distinctive, frigid atmosphere of the ice field.
Outside the ice dome, everything remained a vast expanse of white, and the howling of the storm never ceased.
It's time to go back.
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