Gu Shanhai's healing technique had now gained the ability to hasten aging. Roughly speaking, a single application of the healing technique could instantly age any animal or plant by about ten years.
It developed a forceful effect that reduced vitality, causing the afflicted to age drastically and become enfeebled. The effect existed before, but it was never as potent as it was now.
As the healing technique's effects multiplied, Gu Shanhai found its primary healing competency somewhat out of place. He even contemplated stripping the healing prowess from the technique since he rarely used its healing capabilities anyway.
Yet upon further reflection, he realized that without even the ability to heal, his skills would be like hanging a sheep's head to sell dog meat — fraudulent. Even if his healing ability was outmatched by the others, at least it justified the technique's name.
