Han Li grumbled inwardly, but to maintain his image as a miraculous healer, he had to put on an air of confidence and remain smilingly silent.
His calm demeanor fooled everyone present into believing that the pill’s efficacy was within his expectations, earning him even greater admiration.
Sect Leader Ma laughed heartily, a hint of smugness in his smile, as if Han Li were already under his wing. Perhaps he believed that, for now, he remained the most likely to win Han Li’s allegiance, hence his unrestrained joy.
However, it wasn’t long before the situation took a turn.
“Something’s wrong!” Zhang Xiuer exclaimed in alarm. “The dark aura on Uncle’s face seems to be rising again.”
Her words startled everyone. Several impatient individuals rushed forward for a closer look, Elder Zhao among them.
Hearing this, Han Li was slightly taken aback but did not jostle with the others to crowd around the bed.
But Lady Li, being observant and thoughtful, quickly called back the two juniors, making way for Han Li, the miraculous healer, to step forward and examine the patient.
Seeing space cleared by the bedside, Han Li calmly approached and began a careful inspection.
After about the time it takes for half a stick of incense to burn, Han Li finally confirmed that this was not a resurgence of the dark aura but merely residual traces of the toxin that had not been fully cleansed, leaving faint, almost imperceptible dark wisps on the face.
Having reached this conclusion, Han Li glanced sideways at Zhang Xiuer, feeling the girl had overreacted.
This slightly reproachful look went unnoticed by others but was caught by Li Feiyu, who had been intently watching Zhang Xiuer. He glared back at Han Li, clearly offended by the perceived slight to his beloved.
Han Li was speechless. It seemed Li Feiyu, smitten by love, had chosen romance over friendship. He decided not to engage further with this lovestruck fool and turned his attention back to assessing Elder Li’s condition.
Apart from the residual dark aura on his face, the toxic spots on Elder Li’s body had stopped shrinking after reaching the size of soybeans, remaining unchanged. Due to the lingering toxins, he remained unconscious.
Seeing this, Han Li knew the follow-up measures he had prepared would now come in handy. He no longer needed to worry about covering up his earlier claims and could instead showcase his foresight.
“Fetch a basin filled with clean water,” Han Li said in an authoritative tone.
This time, Zhang Xiuer wasn’t tasked with the errand; Ma Rong抢先 responded and hurried out.
Han Li then turned to Elder Qian and Sect Leader Ma, speaking solemnly:
“Next, I’ll need your assistance to use your inner force to drive the remaining toxins in Elder Li’s body toward specific acupoints. Then, I’ll employ a bloodletting detoxification method with golden needles to drain the poisoned blood. Are you both capable of this?”
Sect Leader Ma’s eyes flickered uncertainly, but he agreed. Elder Qian nodded coldly, his agreement straightforward.
“Why ask them? Am I not capable?” Elder Zhao complained, feeling slighted by Han Li.
Han Li sighed inwardly, knowing he had to explain himself to this stubborn man.
“Elder Zhao, your Mixed Origin Palm focuses on external martial arts, doesn’t it? In terms of the purity of inner force, I believe Sect Leader Ma and Elder Qian are more suitable,” Han Li said gently yet firmly.
“This…” Elder Zhao was left speechless by Han Li’s tactful rebuttal.
Ignoring the disgruntled old man, Han Li addressed the others in the room with a commanding tone: “Aside from Sect Leader Ma and Elder Qian, everyone else must leave. The detoxification process is not suitable for spectators, and absolute quiet is required without any disturbances.”
His words stunned everyone in the room, but Lady Li was the first to understand. She bowed deeply and respectfully, saying, “I entrust my husband to you all,” before tactfully leading the way out.
Following her example, the others, willing or not, filed out one by one back to the main hall.
When Ma Rong returned with a basin of clean water, Han Li immediately shooed him out and tightly closed the door, leaving everyone outside exchanging bewildered glances.
Time passed slowly, quarter-hour by quarter-hour. No one knew how much time had elapsed, but the bedroom door remained shut, and not a sound could be heard from within.
This unusual silence made those waiting anxious and restless. A shadow of worry crept into everyone’s hearts. Even Lady Li, who had initially appeared composed, grew uneasy, let alone the hot-tempered Elder Zhao, who had already paced countless circles around the main hall.
Just as everyone in the main hall was losing patience, the bedroom door creaked open from the inside.
As if by reflex, all eyes instantly focused on the door, and the atmosphere grew tense and solemn.
Han Li emerged slowly, looking exhausted. Seeing the grave expressions on everyone’s faces, he smiled faintly and said, “It’s alright. The remaining toxins have been completely expelled. Elder Li will wake up naturally tomorrow after a night’s rest.”
Han Li spoke with great confidence. In truth, even he hadn’t expected the detoxification process to proceed so smoothly without a single hitch.
Hearing this, Lady Li and the others broke into relieved smiles, their earlier gloom vanishing instantly. A few impatient individuals rushed toward the door, but Han Li stretched out his arm to stop them.
“Elder Li is very weak now and shouldn’t be disturbed by noise or crowds. Sect Leader Ma and Elder Qian have also exhausted their energy during the detoxification and are now meditating to recover. I suggest only a few people enter, and ideally only Lady Li should go in,” Han Li said gravely to Lady Li.
Overjoyed by the good news, Lady Li had no objections and nodded eagerly. Without even pausing to thank Han Li, she hurried into the bedroom alone.
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