A person who used to be able to finish three big bowls of rice could barely manage a few bites after falling ill, which was precisely why their body was deteriorating so rapidly. A person's constitution is largely tied to their dietary habits and gastrointestinal health; someone with a hearty appetite usually possesses strong, sturdy muscles, but once that nutritional supply is cut off, a once-robust body begins to wither away at an accelerated rate.
"We need something to assist him with digestion and absorption."
Gu Yuan hesitated as he pulled out a small, dark green vial. He rarely used these borer insects; once these greedy creatures reached a suitable host, getting rid of them was a real headache. They were a type of parasite that lived in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals, as thin as a strand of hair and only visible when clustered together. One shouldn't underestimate these inconspicuous little things; in a healthy person, they could wreak havoc by stealing all the nutrients, leaving the victim emaciated despite having a voracious appetite. However, in a patient with a failing digestive system, they could serve a constructive purpose. Old Master Qi was currently unable to keep down food or water because his illness and weakened state prevented his digestive system from breaking anything down. The borer insects' ability to digest and break down food would allow the old man to make it through this crisis. After all, the borer insects had a limited capacity; most of…
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