Liu Qing quickly took a targeted Antitoxic Potion from her medical kit and injected Researcher Li.
Although the toxin was controlled in time and his life was not in danger, Researcher Li's entire left arm was swollen and numb. He couldn't apply any strength with it, and his face was pale and weak. He was clearly unable to continue with high-intensity fieldwork.
Professor Chen looked at Researcher Li's poor condition, then at the collection list, which was nearly complete. He made a decisive call, "The mission is over. We're returning to the base immediately!"
They had already gathered a substantial amount on this trip. By picking up the pace on the first day, they had collected so many materials that their progress had already exceeded expectations.
No one objected. They immediately packed up their gear and started back in the direction of Outpost Seven.
