Chapter 136: Problem
If Lin Feng could solve his son's affliction, his life would be saved.
"Alright, tonight then. However, there is something I must ask of you, Elder Li."
Lin Feng considered for a moment before saying, "I need several medicinal herbs to neutralize the poison in your son and to replenish his vitality."
"Of course. I'll have someone fetch them immediately."
Elder Li agreed without the slightest hesitation.
"And have someone trustworthy and meticulous go."
"The herbs for treating Heart-devouring Powder are quite unique, and the measurements must be exact."
"Otherwise, not only will it fail to save your son, but it will become a poison and hasten his death."
Lin Feng advised. The poison in Li Yuan was peculiar, but not so much that he was at a loss for how to deal with it.
"Rest assured, President Lin. I'll have the butler take care of it at once!"
Li Qing nodded immediately. Though Lin Feng's tone was impassive, Li Qing could hear the confidence and arrogance beneath it. He actually admired that kind of person. He promptly ordered a nearby servant to go retrieve the herbs.
"Mr. Lin, why don't you get some rest? I can have a servant show you to a guest room."
After he spoke, Li Qing turned to give the order to a nearby servant.
"That won't be necessary. I prefer quiet, and I'm fine waiting here in the living room. Go look after your son. My being here is sufficient."
After saying his piece, Lin Feng closed his eyes, ignoring Li Qing.
"Very well. Please wait here a moment, then."
With that, Li Qing left the living room. Since Lin Feng didn't want to be disturbed, he decided to focus on his son. As for Lin Feng, he stood by the window, gazing out at the distant scenery.
Just then, Li Qing hurried back in with the servants. They placed the medicinal herbs on the table, then retreated and closed the door behind them.
Li Yuan remained unconscious, his face contorted in agony, yet he showed no signs of waking. This sight made Li Qing's heart clench with anxiety.
'I know my son's condition better than anyone. Heart-devouring Powder is a virulent toxin. Without the antidote, not even a god could save him.'
But thankfully, he had a master like Lin Feng here. This caused the hope in Li Qing's heart to burn even brighter.
"Mr. Lin, the herbs are all here."
Li Qing presented the mountain-like pile of herbs to Lin Feng, his eyes filled with hope.
Lin Feng accepted the herbs and inspected them carefully. He then arranged them in a specific order on the table in front of him before taking out a Golden Needle and piercing each herb in turn.
With each insertion of the Golden Needle, Lin Feng channeled a thread of Inner Strength from his right hand through the needle and into the herb. After being treated in this manner, the already potent medicinal fragrance of the herbs intensified.
Once that was finished, Lin Feng brought out a Copper Medicine Pot he had prepared earlier and began to brew the decoction. He knew that the properties of the Heart-devouring Powder were unique, so this time he didn't use a gas stove, but instead used a common wood fire for the brewing process.
Seeing this, Li Qing did not disturb him. He sat quietly to the side, watching Lin Feng's preparation. He knew the only thing he could do now was to place his trust in this young man.
After about the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, the color of the medicinal soup gradually lightened, but its fragrance grew even more potent. Lin Feng then reached out, summoned a wooden bowl into his hand, and ladled out the brew, placing it on the table.
"Prepare a new set of Golden Needles for me."
As he spoke, he placed the wooden bowl in a well-ventilated spot to allow the liquid to cool quickly.
"Remember, they must be Golden Needles. The higher the purity, the better."
Lin Feng added this instruction to Li Qing. The Golden Needles he required were not ordinary; they had to be long, exceptionally hard, and forged using a special method.
"Don't worry, Mr. Lin. The Li Family may have its limits, but we can certainly satisfy this request. Thank you for your trouble."
Li Qing replied and hastily ordered a servant to make the arrangements.
"Hn."
Lin Feng just grunted softly in acknowledgment.
Half an hour later, once the medicinal liquid had cooled completely, a servant entered carrying a small jade box and respectfully presented it to Elder Li.
"President Lin, they're ready."
Elder Li opened the jade box, and his eyes lit up. He quickly stood and handed the box to Lin Feng, who had been meditating with his eyes closed.
"Hn."
With a sound of acknowledgment, Lin Feng took the box, opened it, and nodded in satisfaction at the sight of the neatly arranged Golden Needles inside.
He reached out and touched them. The Golden Needles were still slightly warm, a clear sign they had just been forged.
"President Lin, what's the next step?"
Elder Li watched Lin Feng, his eyes filled with excitement and anticipation.
Lin Feng shook his head without a word. 'He knew Li Qing must have already made preparations; otherwise, the herbs couldn't have been gathered so quickly.'
"Leave the rest to me now."
With that, Lin Feng took out the Golden Needles and slowly lowered them into the bowl of medicinal liquid, submerging them completely.
Next, Lin Feng took the medicinal dregs left over from the brewing. He gently kneaded the residue between his hands, and under the influence of his Inner Strength, the handful of dregs gradually formed into a pill.
The pill was dark brown and seemed to radiate a cold glint. It gave off an extremely strange odor, but Lin Feng paid it no mind, placing it directly into the mouth of the unconscious Li Yuan on the bed.
"About time."
After a glance at the time, Lin Feng reached out, and the Golden Needles that had been soaking in the medicinal liquid were returned to the jade box.
He walked over to Li Yuan, and with a wave of his hand—so fast that Elder Li, watching intently from the side, couldn't even react—three Golden Needles were already embedded in Li Yuan's acupoints.
TSSSL... SSSSSS...
The moment the needles were inserted, wisps of white smoke began to rise from them. A foul odor simultaneously spread through the air, causing Li Qing, a mere mortal, to reflexively cover his nose and back away a few steps.
HISS!
After the Golden Needles had circulated once through Li Yuan's body, Lin Feng abruptly halted his movements. As if being subjected to brutal torture, the already unconscious Li Yuan broke out in a cold sweat, his face instantly turning deathly pale.
PUH!
The next moment, Li Yuan's eyes shot open. He coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning an extreme, ghastly white as he appeared exceptionally weak.
But less than three seconds later, his eyes fluttered shut once more.
But this was all within Lin Feng's control. His hands never stopped moving as he inserted one Golden Needle after another. The look of agony on Li Yuan's face lessened considerably, until it finally vanished completely, and he sank back into a deep slumber.
Phew...
Lin Feng let out a long breath. The treatment was finally complete.
"Mr. Lin, how is he? How is Li Yuan?"
Seeing Li Yuan fall back into a deep sleep, Li Qing couldn't help but ask anxiously.