nycdaug Chapter 199 Metal Poison
Chapter 199 Metal Poison
Gu Chengjin always maintains that determination and persistence.
He knelt there, his figure looking both lonely and majestic.
He knew that every action he took represented the reputation and dignity of the Gu family, and also carried his deep love and responsibility for his father.
He believed that as long as he didn't give up, he would be able to impress Xinghan and get him to help.
This belief enables him to remain calm and firm when facing doubts and accusations.
His persistence gradually weakened Xinghan's determination.
"Yes, nothing is more important than human life!" Xinghan guessed, and the balance in his heart seemed to have finally moved quietly.
From beginning to end, Shen Li never blamed Xinghan. When he finally decided to open the gate, he found that Shen Li had been looking at her quietly, without a sound or a movement.
"It's good that you have made your decision." Shen Li just encouraged Xinghan lightly.
The next second, Shen Li turned into a colorful phoenix again. She returned to her room half running and half flying.
The people watching outside noticed a sudden burst of bright light in the Xingyun courtyard, and they all said it was a good sign. Some also speculated that maybe Mr. Eryi had returned.
At this moment, Xinghan pushed open the door, and a brilliant light flashed behind him, making everyone think that he had revealed his divine light.
“God, god! Xinghan is a god!” Someone pointed at Xinghan and shouted in fear, kneeling down as he spoke, not daring to look up, “Help! Help!”
"Hey, I'm not a god, don't worship me." After Xinghan sent away the irrelevant people, he looked at Gu Chengjin's tired but determined figure, and his heart was moved. After a long sigh, he made a decision:
"Mr. Gu, your filial piety is deeply moving. Although I cannot make the decision on behalf of Mr. Eryi, I am willing to go to the Gu family in person to check on City Lord Gu's condition first, and then make plans."
"But please rest assured, Master Gu. Although I am not Mr. Eryi, as his friend, I will do my best to convey your sincerity and filial piety. At the same time, I am willing to go with you to the Gu family to check on the condition of City Lord Gu first. Perhaps I can buy him some precious time to wait for Mr. Eryi's return."
Gu Chengjin heard this, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes, and he bowed quickly:
"Brother Xinghan has shown great kindness, which I, Gu Chengjin, will never forget. Please come back with me. My father's life depends entirely on you!"
So, after the two of them had discussed it, Gu Chengjin personally led Xinghan onto the carriage, and the group galloped towards the Gu family in a mighty manner.
Afterwards, Xinghan simply packed his bags and got on a carriage with Gu Chengjin, heading towards the Gu family.
After arriving, he immediately conducted a detailed examination for City Master Gu, his brows furrowed and his face solemn. After observing, smelling, asking and feeling, he said in a deep voice:
"City Lord Gu's illness is indeed a sign of a chronic disease, but what's more troublesome is that there seems to be an unknown toxin in his body. We need to find out the root cause as soon as possible so that we can prescribe the right medicine."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the Gu family was in an uproar, and Gu Chengjin was even more anxious. He held Xinghan's hand tightly and begged him to save his father.
Xinghan nodded in agreement, secretly thinking about a treatment plan in his mind.
Xinghan patted the back of Gu Chengjin's hand to comfort him, then glanced sharply at everyone present, speaking in a steady and powerful tone:
"Mr. Gu, in order for the treatment to proceed smoothly and to avoid unnecessary interference, please ask irrelevant people in the mansion to leave for the time being."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengjin immediately understood and quickly arranged for his servants to clear out the hall, leaving only a few close and trustworthy people.
After everything was arranged, Xinghan took a deep breath, closed his eyes and concentrated, and gently placed his hands on Gu Chengzhu's wrist. On the surface, it seemed like he was taking Gu Chengzhu's pulse, but in fact he was secretly mobilizing the spiritual power in his body, infiltrating into Gu Chengzhu's body like a thread, conducting a silent exploration.
After a moment, Xinghan's brows furrowed even more tightly, and a complex look flashed in his eyes, obviously he had discovered something.
"Master Gu," Xinghan opened his eyes and said slowly, "The poison that City Lord Gu was poisoned with is not trivial. It is a chronic poison called 'metal poison'. This poison is extremely hidden and difficult to detect at first. Long-term use will gradually corrode the human body, causing mental depression, fatigue and sleepiness, until the breath is weak and there is no way to save the body."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengjin's face turned pale as paper in an instant. He clenched his hands into fists, with his nails digging deeply into his palms, as if he was trying his best to suppress the anger and fear in his heart.
"Metal poison...this...how is this possible!" he muttered to himself, shaking his head in disbelief.
Xinghan understood that Gu Chengjin could not accept this fact. After all, heavy metal poisoning was not well understood in ancient times.
"Although the metal poison is toxic, it is not untreatable." Xinghan's voice sounded at the right time, like a ray of dawn in the darkness, illuminating Gu Chengjin's heart, "Although I can detoxify it, the key is to find the person who poisoned it. Otherwise, even if the poison is cured this time, there is no guarantee that you will not be attacked again in the future."
When Gu Chengjin heard this, a look of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew very well that this matter concerned his father's life and death and the future of the Gu family, and there was no room for negligence.
"Don't worry, Mr. Xinghan. No matter who the person who poisoned is, I, Gu Chengjin, will find him out at all costs!" His words were firm and powerful, as if he had made up his mind to fight the mastermind to the end.
Gu Chengjin's words echoed in the empty hall, as resounding as a vow, his eyes burning with unyielding fire, reflecting his persistence in justice and protection of family affection. Xinghan heard the words and nodded slightly, expressing his approval of Gu Chengjin's determination.
A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, which showed both recognition of Gu Chengjin's determination and anticipation for the upcoming investigation.
"Mr. Gu is determined to do this, which is a blessing for the Gu family." Xinghan stood up slowly, his sleeves fluttering, as if he was about to embark on an unknown adventure. "However, to expose this vicious hand hidden in the dark, we need to proceed step by step and not alert the enemy."
After this tense and determined conversation, Gu Chengjin's brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed an urgent desire for the truth.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, and then spoke slowly, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice:
"Mr. Xinghan, what you said is absolutely right, but may I ask how did this vicious hand come about? How could there be such a vicious person in our mansion?"
Hearing this, Xinghan looked at Gu Chengjin with deep eyes, as if he could see through the deepest secrets in people's hearts.
"Mr. Gu, I dare not make a definitive statement about the method of poisoning, but based on my previous investigations and experiments, there is a possibility that cannot be ignored."
He paused, as if trying to organize his words so that he could make his point more clearly.
"I speculate that someone may have taken advantage of the chemical reaction between bronze containers and strong acids. Bronze contains heavy metals such as lead and copper, which will precipitate and dissolve in liquids under certain conditions. If such containers are used to hold or soak food for a long time, especially those containing strong acids such as citric acid, it may lead to heavy metal poisoning."