Xu Hao thus became a proud temporary worker, but this did not solve the problem the two were facing.

Standing in the ward, feeling the tense atmosphere around him, Xu Hao's heart pounded faster involuntarily. Looking at Shi Shaowei's gloomy face, he didn't know what to say.

The only skill that can be used externally at the moment is poisoning, which is obviously not feasible in the current situation. There are a few alchemy recipes that might have some effect, but given the current circumstances, there's clearly no time to find the necessary equipment and ingredients.

"Big brother, what should we do now?" Xu Hao asked cautiously.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Shi Shaowei took a deep breath, a flicker of hesitation crossing his eyes, but quickly replaced by determination. He turned to Xu Hao, his voice low and urgent: "Xu Hao, do you remember the glass ring you gave Lin Ya?"

Xu Hao was taken aback, and the image of that crystal-clear glass ring instantly flashed into his mind. "I remember, what's wrong?"

“That ring might have special power,” Shi Shaowei said eagerly. “It might work! No! It definitely will!”

Then, he said urgently, "Okay, call Lin Ya and tell her the organization is requisitioning her ring... um... that's not quite the right way to say it, just say..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Hao pulled out another glass ring from his pocket, exactly the same as Lin Ya's.

Damn it! You took two Class B containment items, you've got some serious stuff! I need to figure out how to get all your valuables out of here!

Xu Hao quickly explained, "Brother, these rings are family heirlooms; they were originally a pair. You see, couples wear matching rings, it makes perfect sense, right?"

Yes, yes, yes, that makes perfect sense, there's nothing more perfect than that!

Shi Shaowei took the ring, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes. He strode towards the hospital bed, where a pale-faced little boy lay, his breathing weak.

This is the most dangerous of the three children; the red line has reached their chest, less than a centimeter from their heart.

Shi Shaowei carefully slipped the glass ring onto the boy's slender finger.

In an instant, a faint blue light flashed from the ring, spreading out like ripples and enveloping the boy's entire body. Xu Hao held his breath, staring intently at the scene before him, afraid of missing any detail.

As the blue light spread, the boy's pale face gradually regained its rosy hue, and his breathing became steady and strong. Shi Shaowei and Xu Hao exchanged a glance, their eyes sparkling with surprise.

"It works!" Shi Shaowei exclaimed in a low voice, his excitement barely concealed. "Xu Hao, this ring of yours is a real treasure!"

Xu Hao breathed a sigh of relief, a sense of satisfaction welling up inside him. However, just when they thought the situation was improving, an unsettling discovery made their hearts sink again.

“Wait,” Xu Hao frowned, pointing at the boy’s arm, “that red thread…”

Following Xu Hao's gaze, Shi Shaowei saw that although the strange red line had retreated from the boy's finger to his arm, it still stubbornly remained and showed no signs of disappearing.

"Damn it!" Shi Shaowei cursed under his breath, slamming his fist on the wall next to the hospital bed with a dull thud.

He excels at fighting; if it's a sword fight, he'll do it without hesitation. But when it comes to healing, saving lives, or giving buffs, he's not good at it!

"Brother, don't worry," Xu Hao tried to reassure Shi Shaowei, while his mind raced. "At least the child's condition has improved, so we still have time to think of a solution."

Shi Shaowei took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He turned to Xu Hao, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes, "You're right, do you have any other good ideas?"

Just then, the ward door was suddenly pushed open, and Dr. Zhang Ming rushed in, his face full of anxiety.

"Captain Shi, the situation is dire!" Zhang Ming said, panting heavily. "Among the newly arrived patients, several children have had their red lines spread to their chests. If we don't take action soon, I'm afraid..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present understood its meaning. A sense of urgency washed over them like a tidal wave, making it hard to breathe.

Shi Shaowei frowned, a resolute glint in his eyes. He turned to Xu Hao, his voice low and firm: "Xu Hao, we must find a way to completely eliminate these red lines. Does your ring have any other special functions?"

What effect can junk equipment that no one picks up after falling on the ground have?

Just as Xu Hao was about to shrug and indicate his helplessness, he suddenly heard a clear notification sound in his mind. He was slightly taken aback, then realized that this was a reminder from the system.

"The target is in a critical condition, and the mission could fail at any moment!"

These words instantly made Xu Hao tense. He quickly closed his eyes, pretending to think, but actually bringing up the system interface in his mind. On the virtual blue screen, he saw the child's status: Health 3/30 (near death).

Xu Hao's heart tightened, and he quickly asked the system in his mind, "How do I treat the current target?"

The system responded almost immediately: "You can use a healing spell and a solar water to restore some of the target's health. To completely remove the abnormal status, you will need to use a talisman."

Soul Fire Rune? I don't know how to do that! That's a level 18 skill!

"It's not a skill called Soul Fire Talisman. Players can place the talisman between the target's eyebrows after the target's health has recovered to more than half to remove the current abnormal status."

Upon hearing this reply, Xu Hao's eyes lit up. He took a deep breath, pretending to have just thought of a good idea, and opened his eyes to look at Shi Shaowei.

"Brother, I suddenly remembered that I have another way that might help the child!" Xu Hao said mysteriously, while silently casting a healing spell in his mind.

A soft white light quietly emerged from Xu Hao's palm, and he carefully placed his hand on the child's forehead. Warm energy slowly flowed into the child's body, and the child's pale face gradually regained its rosy hue.

Just then, Xu Hao quickly pulled a small bottle, about the size of a palm, from his pocket. It contained a golden liquid that shimmered with a faint light.

“This is the medicine I prepared, called Sun Water,” Xu Hao explained, carefully feeding the child a small sip. “It might help a little.”

Shi Shaowei looked at Xu Hao, who was busy working, with a strange expression. "Are you Doraemon?"

As the sun-dried water was fed to the child, his breathing became more steady, and his complexion became rosier. Shi Shaowei and Dr. Zhang Ming watched this scene in astonishment.

However, Xu Hao knew this wasn't enough. He took a deep breath, and with a slight flick of his right hand, a yellowed paper talisman suddenly appeared in his palm. Several mysterious runes were faintly visible on the talisman, shimmering with a faint golden light under the lamplight.

Xu Hao carefully held the paper talisman between his fingertips and slowly brought it closer to the child's forehead. Just as the talisman was about to touch the child's skin, Xu Hao felt a strange energy surging in his fingertips.

This is the first time I've used a spirit talisman. I originally thought it was just a consumable item, used to summon pets and slap fire talismans, but I didn't expect it to look so good.

The product produced by the system must be a high-quality product!

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