Chapter 172: Chapter 171: The Out-of-Control Eight Spider Lances!
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang knew it wasn't the time for idle thoughts. He quickly instructed Oscar, "Oscar, hurry, the Recovery Sausage!"
"Suming, quick, heal Tang San!"
Oscar wasted no time, rushing forward with the sausage to hand it to the Master. Suming, on the other hand, smirked slightly. Xiao Wu really came through this time. Despite his reluctance, he knew treatment was necessary—after all, he had just stopped Flender from intervening to save Tang San.
However, just as the Master was about to feed Tang San the sausage, and as Suming prepared to unleash his fourth spirit ability, an unexpected turn of events occurred!
Suddenly, Tang San's Eight Spider Lances burst out uncontrollably from his back. Two of the spider legs propped him up just enough to keep him standing, while the other six flailed wildly in all directions!
At this moment, Tang San felt his soul power on the verge of rampaging. The pain wracked his entire body, and the spider legs on his back were completely out of control.
"Everyone, get back!" Zhao Wuji shouted urgently. He had noticed that Tang San's spider legs were out of control and highly venomous—anyone injured by them would face dire consequences!
Without needing further warning, everyone, including Suming, quickly stepped back to avoid the Eight Spider Lances' attack range.
But one person failed to react in time—Yu Xiaogang!
As a mere level 29 Spirit Grandmaster, his spirit, Luo Sanpao, was an uncommon external spirit with two spirit abilities centered around gas attacks, offering little to enhance his physical capabilities.
With weak combat skills and slow reflexes, Yu Xiaogang—standing closest to Tang San—was struck before he could react.
"AAAHHHH!"
Amidst the retreating crowd, a blood-curdling scream echoed.
"Xiaogang, what happened?!" Flender turned, only to see Yu Xiaogang lying on the ground like a curled shrimp. He was clutching his groin with both hands, his face twisted in agony.
Flender's heart sank at the sight. "Suming, quick! Drag Xiaogang over here!"
Suming didn't hesitate. With a flick of his foot, vines shot out, wrapping around Yu Xiaogang and pulling him toward Flender.
Even as he acted, Suming couldn't hide his astonishment. Isn't this the same scene where Tang San's Eight Spider Lances lost control in the original story?
But back then, the victim was Ma Hongjun. This time, because of Xiao Wu, the butterfly effect struck, and it's Yu Xiaogang instead!
Once Yu Xiaogang was brought closer, Flender inspected him carefully. His expression darkened—Yu Xiaogang's groin had been completely severed, and the wound was turning purple, with the venom spreading outward!
Suming noticed it too, muttering internally, Poor guy. The last time, back in the Star Dou Forest, Xiaogang's groin was corroded by the Mandala Snake's venom because of my misfortune talisman. Although the damage was mitigated due to timely treatment, it rendered him functionally useless. Now, after this... well, any hope of recovery is gone.
Luckily, the three women refrained from approaching when they realized where Yu Xiaogang was injured. Otherwise, the sight would have been truly inappropriate and rather awkward.
Nearby, Suming's gaze fell on a dark purple piece of soft flesh about two centimeters in size lying near Yu Xiaogang. That must've been dragged over when I pulled him out with the vines.
Flender sighed deeply. Looks like Xiaogang and Liu Erlong are done for. All those years she waited for him... wasted.
However, there was no time for such thoughts now. Flender quickly barked, "Oscar, detoxifying sausage! Recovery sausage! Hurry!"
Oscar immediately handed over a pre-made recovery sausage, followed by a detoxifying sausage a few seconds later.
Meanwhile, Suming used his wood-based spirit ability, summoning two massive wooden hands to restrain Tang San tightly. The Eight Spider Lances, sensing the attack, instinctively struck at the wooden hands, but their venom was no match for the life energy imbued within Suming's spirit power.
Flender wasted no time stuffing the two sausages into Yu Xiaogang's mouth. Moments later, he noticed the purplish tint on the wound fading slightly but not disappearing entirely.
His expression turned grim. Oscar's detoxifying sausage can't fully neutralize the venom of the Man-Faced Demon Spider!
Still, Yu Xiaogang, now able to speak, gestured weakly for Flender to help him up.
"This... isn't the time to worry about that," Yu Xiaogang managed to croak. "Only Tang San's Eight Spider Lances can extract the venom from me now."
Suming, watching from the sidelines, smirked inwardly. My fourth spirit ability could cleanse the poison too, but since you didn't ask, I won't offer. Heh!
To be fair, neither Yu Xiaogang nor Flender considered asking Suming. They assumed his fourth ability was limited to healing and restoring stamina, unaware of its detoxifying properties.
You can't blame me for your lack of imagination. Heh heh!
Originally, Suming had planned to have Tang San showcase the Eight Spider Lances after the group sparring session. Who could've predicted this mishap? Still, his sharp eyes immediately recognized the Eight Spider Lances for what they were—a rare and highly coveted external spirit bone!
Supported by Flender, Yu Xiaogang limped to Tang San and stammered, "Xiao San… focus on the Eight Spider Lances on your back. Try to regain control and retract them into your body!"
He then turned to Suming. "Suming, use your fourth spirit ability to help stabilize Tang San's injuries. Oscar, prepare a recovery sausage for him!"
With the combined efforts of Suming's healing and Oscar's recovery sausage, Tang San's injuries stabilized completely. His soul power calmed, and his consciousness fully returned.