Venom

"Damn, it got me!" the injured NPC cursed as he jumped back and immediately scolded his friends when they moved to help him. "Ignore me and kill it! You know I'm already dead!" 

All four of them turned grim before awakening their fighting spirits as they attacked the King Scorpion with pure anger. "Die!" 

Liu Ye couldn't help but think it was all part of the Quest scenario. Or rather, a punishment from the Game AI for attempting to change its quest with his wits. Liu Ye didn't plan on losing his newly gained level though and rushed to the man's side with the Ice Serpent already in his hand. 

"I can help you! Lower your arm!" Liu Ye ordered sternly as he grabbed the NPC's wrist and cut off his long sleeve. The wounded forearm already darkened as the venom began to spread with the bloodstream. 

Liu Ye didn't hesitate to stab his dagger on the wound.