One of the Five Poisons: Why is the Centipede Not Poisoning the Rooster? Centipede: Please check what level the rooster is!
Survival of the fittest, or 'natural selection,' is an ancient and unchanging law. Only those strong enough can survive in this world. Ancient people often said, 'All things live by mutual generation and mutual destruction.' Even the most powerful creatures have their enemies. The 'scorpioned centipede' – a creature with five poisons – has always been a source of fear for many people. Myths often depicted scorpioned centipedes as devouring monsters. The scorpioned centipede is frightening because it carries a lethal venom; a bite from it is not trivial.
Although the scorpioned centipede is formidable, it also has its own weaknesses, namely the rooster! Many TV dramas depict roosters and scorpioned centipedes fighting. Despite the scorpioned centipede's frightening nature, it is very afraid of the rooster. The rooster can easily subdue it and swallow it whole. People might be curious why, since the scorpioned centipede has a deadly venom, the rooster doesn't suffer from poisoning after eating it. Does the rooster surpass humans? For martial arts, the rooster is truly a king-like figure.
Let's first examine the scorpioned centipede's weapons. It primarily relies on its two antennae, which are topped with extremely powerful hooks. These hooks carry deadly venom. If a person is bitten by a scorpioned centipede, they are easily poisoned, and subsequent negative reactions will occur. If any small animal is bitten by a scorpioned centipede, the venom entering their body will quickly lead to death. The rooster's weapons primarily consist of its claws, which it uses to walk and search for food. The rooster's claws are made of very thick horn, completely ineffective against the scorpioned centipede's antennae. The venom is thus meaningless.
Since the scorpioned centipede cannot harm the rooster when it is alive, but it contains deadly venom, why doesn't the rooster suffer poisoning after eating the scorpioned centipede? This is mainly because the rooster's liver has a detoxification function. When the scorpioned centipede's venom hasn't entered its stomach, the venom is already expelled. After that, the scorpioned centipede enters the rooster's stomach for further digestion. It is said that 'one thing diminishes another.' Even the 'five-poison' scorpioned centipede ends up being a docile meal, with no last-minute struggle.
