'The black tendrils and the Eye of Sight have not disappeared, which means that the Guide is still under the effect of the Kyoka Suigetsu.'
'But-'
'Why would it suddenly say something like that?'
The obvious sense of incongruity only deepened Moses's suspicions.
'How could I accurately distinguish between reality and illusion?'
Moses frowned slightly, ignoring the Guide's words, and instead silently observed his awakened teammates.
If nothing else, Kanzai's reaction was so genuine it couldn't possibly be faked.
Perhaps because it had drawn everyone's attention, but after the Guide said that inexplicable sentence, it returned to its previous state and stood there like a sculpture, unmoving and silent.
Among the group, Morel was the least concerned with the meaning behind those words. He strode straight toward the Purple Smoke docked deep in the cave.
The ship was their key to returning home. So in order to minimize the probability of emergencies, Morel needed to thoroughly inspect its condition.
Moses noticed Morel's actions but said nothing. Instead, he instructed Menchi to start preparing food.
"What the hell happened?"
Ging came closer and looked at Moses with gaze burning with curiosity.
During the period when their 'consciousness' had been severed, how had they ended up back at their landing point at the Dark Continent's coastline?
Ging was desperate for answers, and so were the others in the team.
Moses hesitated for a moment, but finally told his recent experiences. However, he did not reveal his doubts about the difference between reality and illusion.
A short while later-
After listening to Moses's narration, everyone, including Ging, showed a look of surprise, and then finally focused their attention on the so-called Herb for All-illnesses.
"This is Herb for All-illnesses?"
Pyon stared at the glowing green herb leaf stuck to the Black Sword with wide eyes, her heart full of curiosity.
Compared to the blood that accelerated plant growth, something with direct benefits to individuals like this was far more enticing.
"I've never seen the Herb for All-illnesses before, so I can't confirm it. But… verifying it won't be hard."
Moses shook his head slightly, then looked at Cheadle, who was examining the glowing herb.
Noticing Moses's gaze, Cheadle raised her head, habitually pushed her glasses' frame with her fingers, and nodded: "It's indeed not difficult to verify. The proof is in the pudding."
"Huh? What pudding?"
Kanzai blinked in confusion.
Pyon and the others instinctively glanced at Kanzai, and all sighed in tacit understanding.
Ging stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "Then let's see who is sick."
"Hah?"
After hearing Ging's words, Kanzai, who had been trying to decipher Cheadle's metaphor, immediately bristled.
Because he felt that Ging was scolding him just now.
As if he could see Kanzai's mental activity at a glance, Ging glanced at him again, then spread his hands and said, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not scolding you."
"No, you bastard, you definitely were."
Kanzai was immediately more certain when he saw that someone like Ging would take the initiative to explain.
Ging raised his eyebrows slightly, not bothering to explain any more. He ignored Kanzai's piercing glare and instead looked directly at Cheadle.
Cheadle nodded towards Ging, then began mentally reviewing the team's recent health records.
To verify whether this glowing herb can cure all diseases, all they'd need is a test subject and clinical trials.
However, before the verification begins, they'd needed to run basic tests with the portable equipment.
Moses looked at his teammates from the side with mixed feelings.
'This… doesn't feel like an illusion.'
'Well, it seems I can only take it one step at a time.'
Moses thought in his heart.
…
Several hours later.
After checking Purple Smoke's condition, Morel indicated that they could set sail at any time.
Upon hearing this news, everyone from the Hunter Association's group was excited, while Beyond's team didn't show much reaction.
Having fulfilled Netero's final wish, they were eager to return to the Six Continents and escape the Dark Continent's endless dangers.
However, the team did not set off in a hurry, but decided to set sail early the next morning.
Meanwhile -
The herb verification reached its final stage.
After confirming it was non-toxic, Kanzai was selected as the subject of clinical treatment with the unanimous consent of everyone.
After all, Kanzai's route is the self-healing Enhancer, so his vitality made him the safest choice.
In order to accurately verify the efficacy of the herb, Sanbica needs to produce powerful pathogens.
At first, Sanbica disagreed, but under Cheadle's persuasion, she agreed to inject Kanzai with an A-level virus.
'This is for the future of medicine.'
Before the clinical trial began, Sanbica muttered this to herself.
…
That night.
The clinical trial was a resounding success.
The Herb for All-illnesses can be called an absolute panacea. Within ten minutes of ingestion, Kanzai's body had completely purged all symptoms caused by the A-level virus.
In the medical field, this Hope was nothing short of revolutionary.
Medical professionals such as Cheadle and Sanbica could barely contain their excitement.
The blood that accelerated plant growth and the Herb for All-illnesses...
As long as they can successfully bring these two Hopes back to the Six Continents, the whole world would erupt in excitement.
Moreover, these two Hopes could genuinely alter the future of humanity.
"We must preserve them at all costs..."
Cheadle's face was flushed with excitement, though she struggled to restrain her emotions.
There was no time to consider cultivation methods yet. Right now, their priority was ensuring these two Hopes made it back safely.
…
The next morning.
The Purple Smoke landed on the sea, carrying everyone on their journey home.
It would take at least three months to return to the Six Continents from the Dark Continent.
If they are unlucky, it won't be surprising to be delated to half a year.
After all, due to the many potential dangers in the Dark Waters, the Purple Smoke cannot return to the Six Continents via a straight route. Instead, it had to constantly adjust its course to evade threats capable of capsizing it entirely.
The supplies needed for the voyage have been prepared, and with the Deep Purple Smoke Soldiers handling the labor, there is no need to worry about the fuel issues.
The real issue was preserving the Herb for All-illnesses.
Fortunately, they could use the growth-accelerating blood to solve that problem.
Looking back-
Obtaining that blood in the first place had been an incredible stroke of luck.