Chapter 1717: Shocked

About three hours later, the Fifth Elder finally arrived.

By then, Michael was covered in cold sweat, dark energy marking his face, and he lay immobilized on the bed.

Silver needles were scattered across his body—needles he had used on himself. Yet, acupuncture alone wasn't enough; potent medicinal herbs were needed to fully suppress the poison within him.

The Fifth Elder's eyes swept over Michael as she entered. Without hesitation, she took out the medicines she had brought...