"Poisoned? That kid got bitten by a rattlesnake?"
Upon hearing this, Black Mamba glanced at Lin Chen in the distance. Lin Chen appeared energetic and indistinguishable from an ordinary person. They had all encountered the Prism rattlesnake before and were intimately familiar with its venom. They had never seen anyone react so calmly after being bitten by a rattlesnake, as Lin Chen had ever done.
"What?! Poisoned by a rattlesnake?!" Zhao Zhuowen's eyes widened in surprise. "Young General, are you sure?"
“Yes, 100% sure!” the young general said confidently. “And… Widow Sister has quite a few Pris Rattlesnakes.” For the sake of the bigger picture, the young general still “betrayed” his goddess.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhuowen immediately strode towards Lin Chen, already feeling somewhat regretful. The Little General and Black Mamba followed closely behind, with Huang Ya and the Demon Blade also joining the fray.
However, they were stopped by Yang Meilin halfway there.
"Captain, this is between him and me. I hope you won't interfere," Yang Meilin said calmly.
"Has Old Dog really been poisoned by a Prism rattlesnake?" Zhao Zhuowen asked Yang Meilin with concern.
Yang Meilin did not answer, but simply nodded slightly.
"How can I not get involved?" Zhao Zhuowen said anxiously. "You're an expert in poisons, how could you not know the venom of the Pris rattlesnake? We have to give him antivenom now. We're going on a mission in a few days, we can't take any risks!"
The mission was about to begin, and he and his team could not afford any mishaps.
"Is he an ordinary person?" Yang Meilin said softly, glancing in Lin Chen's direction, her eyes seemingly showing a hint of struggle.
"Widow, don't go this far, someone could die." Surprisingly, the speaker was Huang Ya.
Yang Meilin smiled and said, "Three seconds, and you're telling me someone will die? Didn't you play a life-or-death bet with him yesterday?"
Huang Ya was speechless, and only the eldest brother, Black Mamba, could smooth things over: "Alright, alright, we all know that Black Widow did this to train Old Dog, but since the person has been poisoned for a long time, let's stop this training and save him first!"
Meanwhile, Lin Chen had already found what he was looking for. Yang Meilin glanced at the drone screen, which was still constantly tracking Lin Chen's movements, and a look of surprise flashed across her face.
"No need." Yang Meilin glanced at Lin Chen in the distance, her eyes filled with curiosity.
She knew Lin Chen's physical condition well; it wasn't as simple as just being poisoned by snake venom. In fact, she had already released some anesthetic when she came into contact with Lin Chen. Most people would feel numb and dizzy after about a minute, but nearly ten minutes had passed and Lin Chen still showed no abnormalities.
Lin Chen's body seems to have a very strong resistance to these drugs.
"No need anymore?" Zhao Zhuowen followed the gaze and saw Lin Chen casually popping some herbs into his mouth and applying others to the bite site. A thought flashed through his mind: "This kid has a lot of secrets!"
Yang Meilin's eyes narrowed as she looked at the medicines Lin Chen was searching for and the way he combined the herbs. "Since he has some skill, I won't hold back," she thought to herself, becoming increasingly interested in Lin Chen's performance.
In a quiet corner of the camp, Lin Chen's gaze seemed to transcend the boundaries of space, quietly landing on Zhao Zhuowen and another companion in the distance. Although the distance was too great for them to perceive the subtle changes in Lin Chen's eyes, the faint sense of unease they sensed made them involuntarily speculate—Lin Chen seemed to have changed.
All of this change stemmed from Lin Chen's newly acquired insight, an ability that allowed him to glimpse Yang Meilin's unfathomable knowledge of poisons.
Of course, to apply this knowledge with the same mastery as Yang Meilin, it would require time and relentless practice. But even so, Lin Chen had already begun to grasp the terrifying meaning behind the title "Black Widow."
The Black Widow is a highly venomous spider that strikes fear into the hearts of many. Yang Meilin's poison skills, just as her name suggests, are impossible to guard against. The methods she used against Lin Chen were merely the tip of the iceberg in her vast system of poison techniques.
Perhaps, in her eyes, Lin Chen was just a novice who had just started out. If she hadn't been careful, he might have accidentally caused a disaster. After all, she knew better than anyone how fragile life was.
After experiencing some twists and turns, Lin Chen applied some herbs and his physical condition gradually improved. However, his head was still a little heavy, so he went straight back to his tent, lay down, and fell asleep.
Before this, he thought that he could sleep peacefully in Zhao Zhuowen's camp, thanks to their rich experience and sophisticated alarm system.
However, being successfully ambushed by Yang Meilin twice in a row not only angered Lin Chen but also made him demand more vigilance from himself. From then on, even in his sleep, he dared not let his guard down in the slightest.
From then on, Lin Chen developed the habit of sleeping without taking off his clothes.
As planned, the competition between Lin Chen and Yang Meilin continued for the next four days. Initially, Yang Meilin only wanted to improve Lin Chen's abilities through training. There was no deep-seated hatred between the two, and moreover, Lin Chen was a talent highly valued by Zhao Zhuowen, so she naturally wouldn't deliberately make things difficult for him.
Unexpectedly, Lin Chen not only disobeyed her orders, but also repeatedly challenged her authority. He even defeated her in a bizarre way in front of everyone watching the drone live stream. What's more, he even took liberties with her!
This behavior undoubtedly crossed her bottom line.
As a result, Yang Meilin's methods against Lin Chen became increasingly diverse and covert, employing a variety of tactics such as poison and anesthetics.
At first, she was somewhat reserved, using mostly mild toxins or anesthetics. But as Lin Chen saw through her schemes time and time again, she began to disregard the toxicity of the drugs and instead pursued greater secrecy.
This makes Lin Chen's daily life full of unknowns and dangers, requiring him to be cautious at every step, as if walking on thin ice.
Zhao Zhuowen remained silent throughout all of this and did not intervene.
Lin Chen gradually understood his intention—to improve his vigilance through his confrontation with Yang Meilin. In this world full of unknowns, nothing is more challenging than working with a master like the "Black Widow."
Lin Chen's five senses, especially his perception of danger, seem to be an innate talent, and his confrontation with Yang Meilin during this period has undoubtedly been the ultimate enhancement of this talent.
He himself could clearly feel that his alertness had reached an unprecedented level. At the same time, the entire "Code Name C" team, through their daily interactions with Lin Chen, gradually recognized his strength, accepted him, and truly integrated him into the team.
In this energetic team, the most lively Little General and the most composed Black Mamba unexpectedly formed an indissoluble bond with Lin Chen. From their initial curiosity and exploration of Lin Chen's strength to their later fight side by side, their friendship grew richer and more mellow, like fine wine.
Huang Ya, the girl who was initially at odds with Lin Chen and fought him the most fiercely when she first arrived, underwent a dramatic change after being defeated by Lin Chen with overwhelming force in that sniper battle.
She toned down her former arrogance and pride, becoming unusually low-key, as if overnight, the proud sniper goddess had transformed into a diligent apprentice.
Her daily routine consisted of nothing but shooting; the sniper rifle became her closest companion, even in her dreams, she would hold it tightly. Her dedication and effort were truly moving.
Huang Ya's transformation is undoubtedly inextricably linked to Lin Chen, but surprisingly, the relationship between the two is not as tense as everyone expected.
On the contrary, through repeated exchanges and discussions, they gradually built a subtle friendship, which, though not deep, was enough for them to let go of past grievances.
Shame spurs Huang Ya to action. After losing to Lin Chen, she had only one thought in her mind—to improve her sniping skills.
So, on the morning of the third day, she made an unexpected decision—to take the initiative to seek guidance from Lin Chen, hoping that he could help her break through her bottleneck.
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