Chapter 69: Qingling Powder

Han Li's brows were tightly furrowed, and he remained silent.

He had just finished taking the pulse and examining the tongue coating and pupils. He had preliminarily determined that this poison, like the "Entangling Scent Silk" he had once used, was a mixed toxin. Han Li didn't possess the skill to systematically remove each of the various toxins it contained. His only options were to try the "Spirit Cleansing Powder" and a few other unconventional methods.

Thinking this, Han Li silently cursed the other doctors who dared not detoxify the patient but instead dumped the problem on him, while still having to feign deep thought and research.

After a while, Elder Zhao couldn't help but ask:

"You young lad! Can you or can't you save Elder Li? Say something!"

"Elder Zhao, you're too impatient. Can't you see Doctor Han is thinking of a way? Be patient!" Before Han Li could answer, Sect Master Ma, who was standing by, feigned kindness and scoffed at Elder Zhao.

Elder Zhao glared, about to say something, but before he could speak, Han Li gently coughed, interrupting his intention.

His cough drew surprised glances from everyone in the room. It was then that Han Li realized that it seemed somewhat comical for a teenager like himself to imitate an elderly person's cough. But it didn't matter; his goal had been achieved, and he didn't want to hear the two men argue any further.

"This is a mixed poison, and it is indeed very troublesome to cure. I cannot guarantee complete success in neutralizing it, but I can try. The detoxification process involves some risks and might endanger Elder Li's life. I wonder if you still wish for me to proceed?" Han Li said these words, feigning a troubled expression.

For him, it would be even better if he wasn't asked to detoxify, as he truly had little confidence.

Han Li's words made the family members present exchange glances, none daring to agree to let him begin the detoxification immediately. Yet, apart from Han Li, it seemed the other doctors were even less capable.

After a long pause, Elder Li's wife, Mrs. Li, suddenly asked:

"May I ask, Doctor Han, what percentage of success do you predict for saving my husband?"

"Fifty percent," Han Li replied without hesitation.

"Very well, Divine Doctor Han, please proceed to save him. Should anything unfortunate happen to my husband, I will never resent you, Doctor Han; it would simply be fate." Mrs. Li showed a resolute expression, surprising Han Li by immediately making up her mind.

"Sister-in-law, won't you consider it more carefully? This young doctor is so young; I think it's a bit risky!" Elder Zhao grew anxious and hastily tried to dissuade Mrs. Li from her impulsive decision.

"I have thought it through carefully," Mrs. Li softly said, lowering her head with a hint of sadness. "If we don't let Doctor Han attempt to cure him, my husband might not survive the night. It's better to take the risk; there's still a fifty percent chance of saving him."

"This..." Elder Zhao was rendered speechless.

Han Li glanced at the others; none seemed to object to Mrs. Li's decision. He then took a celadon bottle from his medical bag and poured out a red pill.

"Someone fetch a bowl of warm water. Dissolve this medicine in the water and give it to Elder Li."

"I'll go," a clear voice rang out before Han Li had even finished speaking.

Zhang Xiuer, who had been standing by with red eyes, responded and walked out of the room.

Li Feiyu paused for a moment, then immediately followed her out. This made Han Li secretly feel a great deal of disdain for Li Feiyu.

A short while later, Zhang Xiuer walked back in, looking helpless and empty-handed. Li Feiyu followed closely behind her, carefully carrying a white porcelain bowl.

Seeing this scene, everyone in the room couldn't help but smile, their faces showing expressions of amusement, as if watching a good show. This caused a blush to rise on Zhang Xiuer's face, making her appear flustered and revealing the demeanor of a young girl.

However, this incident significantly reduced the tension in the room, allowing some people to relax considerably.

Li Feiyu dutifully presented the bowl to Mrs. Li.

"Doctor Han, is this bowl of water suitable?" Mrs. Li turned to ask for Han Li's opinion.

"It's fine."

Han Li glanced at the white bowl, nodded, then took it with one hand and dropped the pill into the water. The entire bowl of water turned a reddish color in the blink of an eye.

"Just administer it to Elder Li. Women tend to be more careful, so it's better if you do it." Han Li extended his hand, returning the bowl to her.

Mrs. Li promptly agreed without demur.

To her, every word Han Li spoke at that moment concerned her husband's life, so how could she not listen?

"What exactly is this medicine?" Watching Mrs. Li slowly pour the large bowl of reddish liquid into Elder Li's mouth, Elder Zhao couldn't contain himself and asked the question everyone in the room wanted answered.

"It's an antidote I made myself. I hope it will have some effect," Han Li said dismissively.

He didn't want people to know the name "Spirit Cleansing Powder." Who knew if such a miraculous antidote might bring him trouble? It was better to keep a low profile.

After the medicine was administered, after approximately the time it takes to eat a meal, the dark pallor on Elder Li's face gradually began to fade. The poison spots on his body also became lighter and began to shrink.

This obvious change made it clear even to laypersons that the poison in Elder Li's body was gradually diminishing and that things were progressing in a positive direction.

Upon witnessing all this, the people in the room couldn't help but beam with joy, their gazes toward Han Li entirely different from before. Only Elder Zhao, still trying to save face, let out a soft snort, though his expression had also softened considerably.

Han Li was somewhat surprised to see the poison already receding without him having taken any other steps.

The "Spirit Cleansing Powder" being so effective was truly beyond his expectations. Perhaps this poison wasn't as potent as he had imagined, he couldn't help but think.

Even as things progressed favorably, Han Li felt a little dejected. There were two reasons for this: Firstly, he had just stated that the detoxification process involved risks. If the poison was then easily neutralized, wouldn't it be like slapping himself in the face, making others think he had intentionally deceived them?

Secondly, if this "Spirit Cleansing Powder" worked so well on others' poisons, why didn't it work for him? He was still troubled and worried about the Yin poison in his own body.