Zhao Tiezhu had no time for idle chatter. He followed a member of the Police Security Team toward a minivan parked outside the residential complex. Having received word that a Divine Doctor was on the way, the team had held off on taking the victims to the hospital, opting to wait for him instead.
The moment Zhao Tiezhu opened the van door, he caught the faint scent of orchids, and his brow furrowed. There was no aromatherapy in the vehicle; the scent could only be coming from the three men inside. Though they were lying on their sides against the seatbacks, their breathing was shallow and rapid, as if their hearts were under an unbearable strain. Their lips were purplish, and their eyelids were flickering uncontrollably.
Zhao Tiezhu knew immediately that they were infested with Gu worms. While not particularly aggressive, the parasites were toxic and would leave once they had gorged themselves. The vital essence and blood of a Martial Artist were a feast for such creatures. They might not kill, but they were certainly designed to settle scores and take advantage of the victims.
Chapter 640