Now that we've killed this fox, we can't let the other foxes on the mountain go either. If they find out and retaliate, it's better to strike first and eliminate the threat beforehand.
Xu Anran led the group to the vicinity of the mountain. They decided to observe the foxes first before taking action.
They found an empty wooden house nearby, which was probably where villagers usually stayed when they cut firewood.
They packed up and decided to stay here for the night.
That evening, Xu Anran called Uncle Li out alone. The two found a place to sit by the wooden house. Xu Anran asked Uncle Li to extend his hand so she could take his pulse. Although she had only a basic understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and had been studying it for a long time, she could still tell something was wrong from Uncle Li's pulse.
Uncle Li watched as Xu Anran took his pulse, and his complexion grew increasingly worse. He knew that this matter could no longer be kept secret.
Xu Anran withdrew her hand, raised her head and looked at Uncle Li seriously: "What's wrong with your pulse? Why is it so weak?"
Uncle Li looked at Xu Anran with a wry smile: "You can see it too, I can't even be called weak, I'm practically dead."
Uncle Li looked up at the bright moon and calmly began to speak of his illness: "Just before the disaster struck, I was diagnosed with late-stage liver cancer. I was originally planning to undergo aggressive treatment, after all, I wanted to spend a few more years with Xiaofeng." He then smiled at Xu Anran, "But thankfully, you appeared. The disaster has arrived!"
"Perhaps the disaster is a misfortune for others, but it is so lucky for me. Because my superpowers have returned and my physical condition has improved, it means that I can hold on for a few more days. And your appearance has given me someone I can entrust Xiaofeng to. Xiaofeng's parents died in a plane crash, and I raised Xiaofeng by myself. You could say that he is my everything."
“I’ve always worried about what will happen to him if I’m gone. He’s still a child, but he’s been sensible and obedient since he was little. I’m worried about him.” As he said this, Uncle Li’s eyes filled with tears. Although he raised Xiao Feng and seemed to be Xiao Feng’s pillar, Xiao Feng was also his only concern and his spiritual sustenance.
"Then why is your pulse still so weak? And it's not just your liver, it seems like your other organs are also failing," Xu Anran asked worriedly.
"Sigh, maybe it's fate. My cancer cells have spread very quickly, and now my organs are very weak. I've been to the medical station, but they said they can only treat external injuries and can't control this kind of internal tissue problem. However, the good thing is that the medical station has a medicine that can maintain my normal life and make people unable to tell that I'm sick, but it's a bit expensive, and I have to spend a lot of points to buy it every time," Uncle Li said helplessly.
Seeing the worry on Xu Anran's face, he comforted her, "I'm already very lucky that you can come back. I don't have to worry when I leave. You took good care of Xiaofeng before, and now he has become a real man. I believe in you and that you will lead everyone to find a new world."
"Don't worry, now that Xiaofeng has you all, I believe that even if I'm gone, he can keep going. Besides, my life has been quite fulfilling, and I have no regrets. Actually, even if you hadn't asked, I would have told you after a while, because my time really isn't running out."
Xu Anran looked up at the sky. She didn't want to cry. She took a deep breath and looked at Uncle Li seriously: "Maybe I have a way. Let's try it. What if we find a way to alleviate or cure you? Let's try. I hope to lead everyone to create a new world. I hope you can also see a new world and see Xiaofeng grow up."
Uncle Li wiped away his tears, his eyes red. How could he not want to watch Xiao Feng grow up? He wanted to live and see what the new world Xu Anran wanted was like, and he wanted to see Xiao Feng get married and start a career.
Xu Anran cupped one hand and placed it on Uncle Li's chest. Golden light emanated from her palm, enveloping Uncle Li's internal organs. Sure enough, Uncle Li felt a warm sensation throughout his body. Xu Anran asked, "How do you feel?"
Uncle Li exclaimed in surprise, "I feel much better! What's going on?"
Xu Anran was not happy that it worked. She frowned and said, "This should alleviate your symptoms, but it's only treating the symptoms, not the root cause. I just tried to repair your internal organs, but it didn't work."
Uncle Li was not disappointed after hearing this: "This is already very good. At least I can live a little longer."
Xu Anran thought for a moment: "The worlds we've been to are all very strange. I feel that some of them might have a way to save you. I will also try to foresee things during this time, so don't give up."
The two then went back and kept the matter a secret until Uncle Li recovered.
The next day, they went up the mountain and found the fox's den, following the scene Xu Anran had seen in the video.
It was a cave by a stream, inhabited by about six or seven foxes, all of whom had transformed into human form. They were not very clear from a distance.
The group observed from a distance with binoculars for two days. They noticed that each time, two people would go out and return in the evening, bringing back one or two villagers. The foxes would then kill and eat these people.
The heart of the murdered person would be taken out separately and sent into the cave, presumably for that old fox.
Xu Anran and the others decided to wait until nightfall to carry out their plan. Luo Xi and Zhao Chang'an approached the cave first to test the drug.
The others followed closely behind. Uncle Li launched ranged attacks, while Xiao Feng and Xiao Yue, carrying wheat ears, provided support from the rear with their weapons.
With everything ready, Luo Xi and Zhao Chang'an set off first late at night, with Yi Yi flying above them to help if anything happened.
They approached the cave, threw in the sleeping pills, and waited for about ten minutes, but saw no movement.
The two waved, and the others grabbed their weapons and rushed over. Xu Liang shrunk and slipped into the cave.
Since the celebration, everyone has known about his superpower and has given him clothes of various sizes, so he has accepted his superpower.
Xu Liang entered the cave and saw that the foxes were sleeping soundly. However, when he turned to leave, he saw a pair of glowing green eyes staring at him.
It must be that most formidable old fox, Xu Liang thought as it prepared to pounce on him. Terrified, his hair stood on end. Without thinking, he enlarged himself and ran quickly out of the cave.
While the others were still waiting for news from Xu Liang, they heard a sound of running and saw a naked man rushing out.
A large fox followed behind, and everyone raised their weapons and attacked. The fox was forced to stop and dodge, but it was no match for the many hands it had, and it was quickly defeated.
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