I hurriedly circulated my inner strength to stop the excitement from spreading. If I was a little slower, I might have paralyzed all the nerves in my body.
Fortunately, I was strong enough that I wasn't affected. If I guessed correctly, this should be some kind of forbidden item. Although I only added a small amount of it, it still couldn't escape my detection.
Damn, not only did the pill not meet the standard, but he also added this kind of thing. Did he want Elder Peng to die peacefully?
It was most likely Huang Yaoshi's doing and had nothing to do with the alchemy boy. I really couldn't understand what Huang Yaoshi was planning.
Logically speaking, Elder Peng shouldn't have any enmity with him, so why did he want to harm the old man?
As an alchemist, he should be very clear about the consequences of eating this kind of pill, right?
Although Elder Peng could alleviate the pain of his illness, he would become dependent on it. Over time, even if he looked healthy on the surface, it would only make things worse. To put it bluntly, if he wanted to prolong his life, he would have to depend on Huang Yaoshi.
Damn, thirty percent of the Peng family's business shares was already an exaggeration. Huang Yaoshi was trying to take drastic measures by doing this!
Judging from the current situation, there were only two possibilities. Either Huang Yaoshi was too ambitious, or someone was driving him from the shadows. In comparison, the possibility of the latter was much higher. Huang Yaoshi's status was admittedly not low, but this method of doing things was too risky. Once a clue was discovered, he would die a tragic death. He was already a first-stage alchemist of the True Martial Hall. He was also a reputable person in the capital. He was living a happy life, so why would he take such a risk?
Director Du had told me before that the water in the capital was very deep, and that one shouldn't step into it carelessly. Otherwise, one's head might drown. I didn't think much of it, but during the dojo challenge against Zhou Zi 'ang, I felt the depth of the water for the first time. The other dojos' attitude towards inner strength martial artists had pushed Grandmaster Chen into a dead end.
If it weren't for my last burst of brilliance and desperate counterattack, who knows what would have happened.
Of course, it was precisely because of my incomparably eye-catching performance that changed the awkward situation of the Inner Strength martial artists. Instead, it made their faces shine. However, it also made a large number of Qi-Jin martial artists feel a sense of urgency. This was actually a good thing for the long-term development of martial arts.
After all, the concept of martial arts was to seek common ground while reserving differences. For thousands of years, many things had developed in a good direction, but there were also some bad things. The most common one was the human heart.
No matter what era it was, one couldn't escape the word "profit". But in the present, there were many temptations. Many people had enough of suffering. Once they gained power, they would also become blinded by greed and lose themselves.
I was a bit hesitant. Should I tell Elder Peng about this? But after thinking about it carefully, if he knew, he would be shocked. Moreover, this conflict would also extend to the True Martial Hall.
Forget it, I'll keep it a secret for the time being. In any case, Elder Peng won't take this pellet. It's fine as long as I know it. I didn't throw away the rest of the powder. Instead, I quietly poured it into my pocket. When I go back, I'll seal it.
"How is it, Little Divine Doctor? Can I really not take this pill?" Seeing me taste it, Elder Peng couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, it's very unsuitable for you. Elder Peng, don't worry. I will definitely cure your illness," I said in a serious tone, giving my promise.
It wasn't easy for an old man like him. Actually, at their age, they might say that they had gotten over it, but in reality, they wanted to live for a few more years. After all, this was a good era. Technology was advancing with each passing day. In the future, humans would be filled with unlimited possibilities and creativity.
As a young man, I could understand his feelings. Since he had met me, it was a kind of fate. Moreover, Grandpa Peng's illness was almost the same as Grandpa Shangguan's. If I could cure him completely, it would mean that I could also help Grandpa Shangguan. It could be considered as practice in advance.
Medicine is a broad and profound field of study. It doesn't mean that I can solve Wu Lei's urgent problem and cure all diseases. Moreover, the specific effects of the Medicine King's inheritance still depend on my own comprehension.
"Aha, good, good. Little Divine Doctor, this old man really thanks you."
My words made Elder Peng extremely excited. His body slightly trembled. After seeing my broad and profound knowledge, he was completely convinced.
"Xiao Zhuang, why don't you help me take a look?" At this time, Elder Li was also eager to give it a try.
"Okay, Grandpa Li, what can I help you with?" I readily agreed.
"Hey, Xiao Zhuang, I won't hide it from you. A few years ago, I suffered from a migraine. Every time the wind blew, my head would hurt like crazy. But recently, I started to take the pills provided by Huang Yaoshi. My condition has obviously improved. Even if the wind blows, my head won't hurt. But I always feel that relying on pills to maintain my condition is only treating the symptoms and not the root cause." Elder Li sighed and said.
"Oh, where's the pill that he gave you? Can you let me take a look?" I suddenly had a look of realization as I suddenly thought of something.
"Yes, yes, of course." Just as Grandpa Li turned around and was about to take the pills, his son became somewhat unhappy.
"Dad, your pills definitely won't have any problems. Eating them will have an effect. What are you worried about? Didn't Huang Yaoshi say that if I eat them for three months, I can guarantee that the illness will be cured? After all, it's an old illness that has existed for many years. It can't be cured in a day." The middle-aged man reproached.
Hearing this, Grandpa Li felt a bit embarrassed. "Okay, Xiao Zhuang, you have medical skills, right? Let's examine it first."
I could see that Grandpa Li was afraid of his son. My reproach had dispelled his thoughts.
Of course, it was also possible that the middle-aged man didn't believe me. Even if I pointed out Huang Yaoshi's mistake, he still firmly believed in the authority of a first-tier alchemist.