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The old hunter wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Kid, it turns out you are not a fool!" Although Lu Xiuyuan didn't understand, he could tell from the old man's tone that it was probably an expression of doubt or praise, so he just stood there and laughed foolishly.

Lu Xiuyuan remembered the green leaves that the old hunter had applied to him when he was injured, and felt that it was very effective in healing wounds and relieving pain. He quickly reached out and picked up the rattan basket on the table, which was filled with fresh green leaves, exuding a fresh scent. He took out a few green leaves and began to chew them, feeling a bitter and sour taste gradually rising in his mouth.

Chewing these leaves, Lu Xiuyuan seemed to be able to feel the natural power contained in them, which was nature's way of healing. He closed his eyes and chewed each leaf attentively, letting the leaf juice emit a touch of coolness in his mouth. This feeling made him more confident in the therapeutic effect of green leaves.

After Lu Xiuyuan finished chewing the green leaves, he was going to smear the green juice on the old hunter's injured calf. However, the old hunter was not as calm as he expected. He suddenly sat up from the bed, shook his hands repeatedly, and questioned with a hint of vigilance: "What are you doing? This leaf is called green vine grass, which is only effective for skin injuries, not fractures. You have to go find the golden bone flower."

Shocked by the old hunter's reaction, Lu Xiuyuan quickly explained: "I'm sorry, I don't know, I just think these green leaves may help wounds heal." The old hunter didn't understand what he said, so he took out a piece of straw paper and charcoal, scribbled the shape of the golden bone flower, and tried to explain it to Lu Xiuyuan. Although the painting was a bit crude, the golden bone flower on the picture was still very vivid.

As the name suggests, the golden bone flower is a small golden yellow flower. The difference from ordinary small yellow flowers is that underneath the golden flower is a slender branch with small barbs on it. The small barbs are very hard and look like bones at first glance, so it is called golden bone flower.

The old hunter handed Lu Xiuyuan the straw paper and pointed to the small flower with bone barbs on the painting, asking him to find this herb. Lu Xiuyuan's eyes lit up and he realized that although language could not communicate, painting became another way of communication. He decided to follow the old hunter's instructions to find this magical plant called golden bone flower and bring back a more effective treatment method for the old hunter.

Lu Xiuyuan took the dagger and set out in the direction indicated on the old hunter's drawing paper. This expedition seemed more difficult than before. The road was tortuous and rugged. He carefully avoided thorns and uneven terrain along the way, sometimes climbing along the mountain, sometimes crossing the jungle, and the whole process was full of unknowns and dangers.

As the altitude increases, the surrounding vegetation gradually becomes more unique. Some plants grow tall and straight, like towering trees, with straight trunks and leaves like green umbrellas covering the sky. Some plants have strange shapes, as if they are the work of nature, which makes people marvel.

After half a day of hard trekking, Lu Xiuyuan finally arrived at a sunny hillside. The scenery here was pleasant, with green grass and lush flowers. He was about to take a rest when his eyes were attracted by a strange plant. In a clump of green grass, a small golden flower came into view. Could this be the legendary golden bone flower, the herb that the old hunter mentioned?

Lu Xiuyuan quickly took out the picture of the golden bone flower drawn by the old hunter for comparison. This golden bone flower is about one foot tall, with bright golden yellow flowers and a faint fragrance. What is striking is that the stems of the flowers are covered with strange bone barbs, forming a unique visual effect. Lu Xiuyuan was delighted. He quickly took out a dagger and carefully dug the golden bone flower to ensure that the roots were not damaged.

The excavation process was not easy, because the surrounding soil was solid, and it took some effort to remove the golden bone flower completely. Lu Xiuyuan was satisfied and carefully put the excavated golden bone flower into his arms, preparing to return to the cabin to give emergency treatment to the old hunter.

On his way back, Lu Xiuyuan kept a fast pace and did not dare to stop for a moment. However, when he ran near an ordinary stone, a strange blue light caught his attention. This group of blue light seemed particularly mysterious, emitting a faint glow like starlight.

Lu Xiuyuan stopped and leaned over to observe carefully. The blue flowers grew in the cracks of the rocks, each emitting a soft glow, like miniature sapphires dotted on the earth. The flowers were small and delicate in shape, and the blue petals seemed to be carved from gems, emitting an attractive luster.

Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath, and the sweet scent of the blue flowers came to his face, intoxicating. He couldn't help but bend down, gently picked a small flower, and stared at it intently. However, as he smelled the fragrance, a feeling of silence and tranquility came over him.

In a short period of time, Lu Xiuyuan actually felt a burst of fatigue, and his consciousness gradually blurred. His eyelids gradually became heavy, and he could not resist the temptation of sleep. Lu Xiuyuan seemed to be wrapped in a gentle power and fell into a deep sleep. When he woke up again, the sky around him had darkened. He showed a dazed look, and had no idea how he fell asleep. The blue flower actually had a hypnotic and anesthetic effect, which made Lu Xiuyuan fall into sleep without knowing it.

Lu Xiuyuan said: "Oh my god, this little blue flower looks harmless, but how can it contain so much energy? This is a good thing, I have to take it and see if I can use these little blue flowers to relieve the pain of the old man's fracture.

One more thing, next time you come across an unknown plant or something, you must fan it with your hands to smell it, and you can't just put your nose close to it to smell it. This is the rule of the laboratory, how could I forget it?"

Lu Xiuyuan didn't dare to stay. It was getting dark. He had been out collecting herbs for half a day. If he didn't go back, his grandfather would get anxious. Lu Xiuyuan wrapped the blue flower in a piece of cloth to prevent the smell from leaking out, put it in his pocket with the golden bone flower, and ran towards the hut.

After a while, Lu Xiuyuan ran to the hut and couldn't wait to show the old hunter the golden bone flowers and blue flowers he had collected. The old hunter said, "Not bad, not bad, you really collected golden bone flowers, it seems you are not a fool." Lu Xiuyuan also saw that the old hunter was praising him and was happy from the bottom of his heart.

The old hunter continued, "Mix the golden bone flower and the green vine grass together, then put them in a stone mortar and grind them into a paste. Finally, apply this paste to the wound and the injury will get better." As he spoke, the old hunter gestured the whole process to show Lu Xiuyuan. Lu Xiuyuan followed closely, imitating the old hunter's movements and trying to imitate his gestures.

The old hunter demonstrated and explained in simple language from time to time to help Lu Xiuyuan understand. Lu Xiuyuan listened attentively, tried hard to learn the local language, and imitated the old hunter's pronunciation sentence by sentence.

When applying the medicinal paste to the old hunter's calf wound, the old hunter was still in great pain. He grimaced and gasped from time to time. Lu Xiuyuan felt very distressed when he saw this.

Suddenly he remembered the blue flower, which could make people sleep. If it could be made into painkillers, it would effectively relieve the old hunter's pain. Lu Xiuyuan unfolded the rag in his pocket, revealing a blue flower. The flower was small and exquisite, and the blue petals seemed to be carved from gems, emitting an attractive luster.

After seeing it, the old hunter opened his eyes wide and said, "They say this is blue ghost grass, which is very rare. I have only seen it a few times at my age. The pollen of this flower has a hypnotic effect. Just smell it and you will fall asleep. No wonder it took you so long to come back." At this time, the old hunter signaled Lu Xiuyuan to take the bowl on the table, put the blue ghost grass into the bowl, and poured in clean water and said, "The effect of using blue ghost grass directly is too strong. It may cause hallucinations, lead to unclear will, drowsiness, decreased intelligence, and finally become paralytics. You will change the water used to soak this flower once a day. I will drink a mouthful of the water soaked with the flower every day. The pain-relieving effect is enough. This flower is enough for me to recover."

From the old hunter's actions, gestures and words, Lu Xiuyuan probably understood that this flower cannot be eaten directly, it must be soaked in water, and the soaked water is effective. At this point, Lu Xiuyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, at least the most difficult first night after the fracture was finally over.