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Jordan's expression turned horrifyingly sullen once he heard the word "Grimflower". He barked, "Damn it! Felix has got some nerve!"

A sense of foreboding arose in Xena's heart as he asked, "W-What is it?"

"Grimflowers are rare herbs, but they're highly poisonous. How cruel of Felix!"

The news was so shocking that it sparked murderous intent in Xena and Belle at once. They wondered if Felix resorted to extreme measures because he couldn't get what he wanted. Even if that were the case, wasn't he being too bold?

"Quit panicking!" Wesley spoke up while glaring at his precious apprentice. "You're right. The Grimflower is indeed highly poisonous. However, whether it's harmful depends on the state of the person ingesting it and how one prepares this herb."

After saying that, Wesley pointed at Curtis' mouth. "This specific Grimflower looks paler. It's evident that someone has treated it with acupuncture methods."

Even for Jordan, that was his first time hearing about such a bizarre thing. Mr. Cane, do you mean traditional medicine practitioners

depends on how advanced your medical skills are. The person we're dealing with is extremely skilled in medicine for performing acupuncture on the Grimflower to this

alarmed that a mere Grimflower

person who put this herb in your grandpa's mouth. If all goes well, it will prevent the Phantom Poison from spreading in

"I've got other pressing matters, so I'll be on my way now. There are only

doctor and have him take action. Or, you

very likely save your

a mess, he

remained in the

be that I misunderstood Felix? Maybe his medical skills are great, but I never allowed him

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to admit, she couldn't refute the former because Felix had indeed placed the Grimflower into Curtis'

most at fault if she had stopped Felix from doing it. That struck