Chapter 133

Chapter 133: Detoxification

Maple Leaf City’s previously bustling streets were already thrown into chaos.

Liu Fu Chen’s disciple, the middle-aged man, stood atop the roof of a house and watched the Lin Family cultivators maintaining order below, letting out a cold laugh. "Let’s see how you choose this time."

At the Law Enforcement Hall residence, Lin Xuanfeng immediately summoned all the squad captains together.

When these captains learned they were to depart Maple Leaf City, an immediate stir broke out.

"Hall Master, if we leave, the city will surely be invaded," someone questioned.

Disciples of the Hehuan Sect had now appeared at various points across Maple Leaf City; even shops belonging to some families had been affected.

If they left at this crucial juncture, the entire Lin Family would suffer massive losses.

"I am the Hall Master," Lin Xuanfeng fixed the man with a gloomy stare, his voice icy.

The others exchanged looks.

"Lin Fei, you remain behind with two squads. The rest of you, go and gather your men."

Before they could speak again, Lin Xuanfeng had already produced three flying boats and tossed them to the ground.

Seeing the flying boats and the predatory glare of their leader, no one dared to hesitate and scrambled to depart.

Simultaneously, within the family compound.

Lin Tian Xiong convened the Elder Council.

Due to the sudden nature of this crisis, only five elders were present.

"What solutions do you propose?" Lin Tian Xiong swept his gaze over the five individuals, speaking gravely.

"This poison is truly baffling. Since the Family’s Alchemy Division cannot produce an antidote, we are powerless," the Third Elder said helplessly.

The family did not have a single poison-making expert, so they were unable to identify the nature of the toxin. They could only rely on antidotes.

If the antidotes proved ineffective, they truly had no recourse.

Lin Tian Xiong frowned deeply, his face cold and silent.

"Family Head, I have suddenly thought of someone."

At this moment, Lin Guang Xuan spoke up.

"Who?" Lin Tian Xiong demanded immediately.

"Zhou Luo," Lin Guang Xuan leaned back in his chair, his tone indifferent.

Hearing the name, the others present also looked puzzled.

Lin Guang Xuan spoke deliberately and unhurriedly. "This poisoning seems similar in symptoms to the one from the spiritual mine last time. Perhaps he has a solution."

The others exchanged glances; they had little confidence.

After all, even the experts of the Family’s Alchemy Division couldn’t solve it. Could he really do it?

Once Lin Guang Xuan finished speaking, he fell silent again, leaving the Right to Choose in Lin Tian Xiong’s hands.

"Ze’er, you go and arrange it. If he truly has a solution, you assist him throughout the entire process," Lin Tian Xiong finally stated.

"Okay."

Lin Ze hurriedly stood up and walked outside.

In the core area of the spiritual vein, Zhou Luo, who had just consumed a Gathering Spirit Potion, was meditating and cultivating.

"Zhou Luo, the Tenth Elder is looking for you."

At that moment, someone outside the training room spoke out.

"Looking for me?"

Zhou Luo was puzzled.

They had come to find him during his Closed-Door Training. Could it be that something major had happened?

He stood up and walked out of the training room.

Lin Ze was already waiting outside that building.

Seeing Zhou Luo, he immediately brightened up, hurried over, and said, "Son-in-law, you finally came out. Follow me."

"Father-in-law, where to?" Zhou Luo was utterly bewildered.

"To detoxify. We’ll talk on the way." Lin Ze pulled him and headed outside.

Hearing the words "detoxify," Zhou Luo felt a chill in his heart, and a cold sensation spread down his back.

Could it be that his identity as a poison maker had been discovered?

Fortunately, through Lin Ze’s explanation, he came to understand what had occurred in the family.

"Father-in-law, I must go to Zhou Garden first," Zhou Luo immediately said after learning the whole story.

Lin Ze originally intended for him to see the critically ill cultivators, but seeing the other’s resolute expression, he hesitated briefly before agreeing, "Fine, I’ll go with you."

After a short while, the two arrived at Zhou Garden.

As expected, signs of poisoning had appeared within Zhou Garden too, especially in Lin Lan and several children.

Because they were all ordinary people, their symptoms were particularly distinct.

At that moment, the entire Zhou Garden was in chaos, and everyone was helpless.

"Zhou… Master, you’ve finally come," Xu Changsheng said, almost using his usual address but changing it upon seeing Elder Lin Ze.

"I know all about it. I’ll go and take a look," Zhou Luo didn’t say much more and headed straight to the main building.

Inside the main building, several women were bustling around in frenzy.

They held children with pale faces, looking anxious and fraught with worry.

Meanwhile, those with higher cultivation levels, such as Lin Xi and Lin Jin Xuan, continuously released spiritual energy to ease the children’s symptoms.

If the poison had affected them, it might not have been a big deal.

But these children’s bodies were too weak; even if the toxicity wasn’t fatal, just vomiting and diarrhea were enough to torment them.

The women who were their mothers were especially grieved.

Their eyes were reddened as they ceaselessly comforted their own children, their hearts strained to the utmost, terrified that even the slightest mishap might befall them.

Until Zhou Luo arrived.

"Husband."

Several women rose simultaneously, their faces lighting up with joy.

In that moment, it was as though they glimpsed a ray of light in the darkness, joy flickering across their previously despairing expressions.

"Let me see."

Zhou Luo hurried to little Chang An’s side, channeling spiritual energy into him.

The others watched him with anxious eyes, not daring to blink, silently praying.

Before long, Zhou Luo identified the origin of the poison.

It was a top-grade poison, similar in toxicity to the one he had encountered beneath the spiritual mine earlier, but its effects differed.

Having identified the poison, Zhou Luo breathed a sigh of relief. Gently stroking little Chang An’s pale cheek, he soothed, "Be a good boy, little Chang An. Your daddy will heal you."

Fortunately, the toxicity was low, and the children hadn’t been poisoned for long; otherwise, their lives might have been in grave danger.

"Yes," little Chang An responded weakly.

Handing Zhou Chang An over to Lin Qing Han, Zhou Luo turned to Lin Ze. "Father-in-law, this poison seems quite similar to the last one."

"That’s excellent! Can you refine an antidote?" Lin Ze asked, visibly relieved.

"I’ll need to study it further first," Zhou Luo feigned hesitation.

Producing an antidote immediately would surely raise suspicions.

Since the poison wasn’t life-threatening, a little delay was manageable.

"Good, I’ll take you to see the others," Lin Ze decisively replied.

With such a major crisis unfolding, he felt more urgency than anyone, desperate only for a swift resolution.

"Father-in-law, I should research right here. I need to ensure the safety of my wives and children," Zhou Luo insisted.

"No problem. As long as you have a plan, that’s all that matters. I’ll arrange space immediately. Just tell me what materials you need." Lin Ze agreed without a second thought.

As long as an antidote could be produced, even if Zhou Luo demanded to refine it in the family head’s chambers, Lin Ze doubted his own father would object.

"Very well, Father-in-law, please first find these medicinal ingredients for me…" Zhou Luo listed several types.

These ingredients were the same ones required during the last refinement. Using them again wouldn’t cause suspicion within the family.

Lin Ze noted down the herbs and promptly left to arrange for them.

Once he departed, Zhou Luo turned to his wives and children. "Relax. It’s going to be alright."

These words eased the tension in the women’s bodies, their tightly wound nerves finally relaxing.