Laura was thrashing on the floor, screaming and banging her head against it. Her body was quickly covered in a thickyer of wild, white fur, which soon enveloped herpletely.


    Natalie''s brow was knitted in concern. This was an unexpected development; it wasn''t mentioned in Wesley''s notebook. The mutation happened after she had taken certain steps, like administering medication and drawing blood.


    Instead of intervening, Natalie carefully documented the entire thing and sent the information to Federrick. He was evidently anticipating her update, as he responded immediately.


    "Natalie, to treat this condition, you need to use the Broken Heart Grass, Lethal Vermillion, Poisonous Snowdrop, and Wastnd Shadebloom from the hand- drawn book you got from the Holden family.


    "Mix these highly toxic herbs, add Pallid Venom, and boil them vigorously. Once the mixture is lukewarm, let her soak in it for three days. This will expel the substances from her body, and then we can devise further ns."


    Federrick sent over several photos and wrote, "These items are extremely rare, especially in the quantities we need. Natalie, if you can''t save her, just let it go."


    Upon reading Federrick''s message, Natalie quickly responded: "No, Mr. Langton. I refuse to give up. I must save her."


    Federrick: "These items have nearly died out. The names Broken Heart Grass and Lethal Vermillion are familiar, but their appearances have changed over time."


    Federrick: "As for Poisonous Snowdrop and Wastnd Shadebloom, they remain unseen by anyone. Nat, if you want to save her, you must gather these herbs first."


    Federrick: "Nat, this person is nearing death. She has been holding on for years and is almost at her breaking point. You''re not skilled in dispelling the illness. Don''t put yourself in danger."


    Natalie read Federrick''s messages carefully, contemting for a while before slowly replying, "Mr. Langton, she is Marcus'' mother, my boyfriend''s mother. I have to save her, no matter how challenging it is."


    Federrick took some time before replying, "Nat, I wish you sess."


    Natalie: "Thank you, sir."


    Federrick had given her a method, which was far better than her attempting to figure things out on her own. The challenge, however, was that these items were indeed hard to locate. Yet, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, she was determined to try.


    Hadn''t Marcus mentioned that the Walkers possessed a vast collection of rare medicinal herbs? She decided she would return to the Walkers to obtain them.


    Natalie couldn''t stand seeing Laura in such agony and called Federrick again. "Hello, Mr. Langton. Mrs. Holden is nowpletely covered in fur. How can I help her return to normal?"


    Federrick sighed deeply. "Nat, because you previously drained her blood and eliminated the secondary venomous insects in her system, the primary venomous insect in her body has be furious.


    "As long as you can''t destroy the primary venomous insect, she will remain in pain. However, since you gave her the life-saving pills I provided you, the primary venomous insect can''t take her life for now. But if this continues for too long, it''s uncertain."


    "Mr. Langton, I also gave her the special insect-repelling medicine and detoxifying pills you made. Will those help?"


    "They do help, but not significantly. Nat, use this time wisely and concoct the medicine quickly! Once you gather all the medicinal herbs, she will still have a chance."


    "Mr. Langton, can youe back and help me? I''m not confident I can manage it alone."


    "Nat, just call me immediately if you have any questions. Since you''remitted to rescuing her, I''ll be your biggest ally."


    "Thank you, Mr. Langton."


    "I don''t need your gratitude. I want to see you seed." Federrick chuckled. "Only


    if you seed will you prevent me from looking foolish."


    "Mr. Langton, I won''t disappoint you," Natalie assured before ending the call. She then nced at Laura, whoy still on the floor.


    Outside, Wesley continued to knock insistently. Rather than opening the door, Natalie texted Marcus with pictures and information about the medicinal herbs.


    "Marcus, please find these herbs as quickly as you can. Get as many as possible; the more, the better."


    Marcus replied, "Got it, I''ll start searching immediately."


    Upon receiving the message, Marcus approached Wesley, who was persistently knocking. "Stop knocking. We should get moving."


    Wesley''s eyes were red with worry. "Your mother is in pain. She''s crying and wailing inside."


    "If you want to help her, go find the medicine," Marcus replied in a nearly emotionless tone. "Knocking on the door is pointless and only stresses the people inside. Elim instructed us to get the medicine. If you want to help my mother, stop knocking and start searching."


    Wesley and Marcus never had a close rtionship. Except for when Wesley held Marcus as a newborn, they hadn''t gotten along since Wesley left home.


    When they met, Marcus was already a grown man and had assumed control of the Holden Group. Hismanding presence briefly instilled a sense of fear in Wesley. However, Wesley quickly regained hisposure.


    "Medicine? What kind are we searching for?" he asked.


    Marcus gave him a brief look and replied coolly, "It''s been sent to your phone. Check it yourself."


    "Alright," Wesley answered, sensing a distant and slightly impatient tone from his


    son.


    Marcus was indeed feeling impatient. Since Natalie had taken Laura into that room, Wesley had been pacing anxiously outside the door, frequently pressing his ear against it as if worried Natalie might harm Laura.


    While Wesley was concerned for his wife, Marcus was equally concerned about Natalie and his own mother.


    Instead of wasting effort by sobbing at the door, it would be more productive to consider how to support Natalie.


    Marcus was also outside the door, but he wasn''t as nervous as Wesley. He had been investigating to see if there were any simr situations.


    Just as he had uncovered something, a message from Natalie arrived. Since she had requested that he locate the medicine, he would go and search for it. Helping her and his mother was his main priority.


    Meanwhile, Wesley had continued to knock incessantly. Aside from bothering those inside, it had achieved nothing. This had made Marcus feel impatient.


    Thankfully, Wesley was cooperative. After Marcus spoke to him, he immediately stopped knocking and began examining pictures on his phone more closely.


    "Marcus, I''ve never seen these herbs before. Where can we find them?" Wesley''s eyes were bloodshot. "If we can''t locate these medicines, won''t your mother be beyond help?"


    Marcus paid no attention to Wesley. He turned on his heel and headed downstairs, sending the pictures to Ethan and all his subordinates.


    He also posted a message on that enigmatic website, offering a substantial


    reward to anyone who could supply the medicinal herbs he needed.


    The amount of money Marcus promised was astronomical, and he was confident that such a generous reward would attract courageous individuals. He was certain that, after spreading the word, he would eventually find the herbs.


    Meanwhile, on the other side of the door, Natalie held her phone while filling the bathtub with hot water. She had several types of pills given to her by Federrick, which would dissolve in water and provide significant health benefits when soaking in it.


    Natalie intended to use all of Federrick''s gifts for Laura. Federrick had mentioned that if Laura could endure the challenging 72 hours and they managed to find the necessary medicinal herbs, there would be hope for her recovery.