Chapter 70: Detoxification

Han Li grumbled inwardly, but to maintain his image as a divine physician, he had to appear confident and calmly smile without speaking.

Han Li's calm demeanor convinced everyone present that the pill's effect was also within his expectations, earning him even greater admiration.

Sect Master Ma also laughed joyfully, his smile containing a hint of triumph, as if Han Li were already under his wing. Perhaps he believed that, for now, he was the most likely person to secure Han Li's allegiance, which explained his cheerful laughter.

Not long after, the situation changed.

"This is bad!" Zhang Xiuer exclaimed.

"Uncle's face seems to be darkening again."

These words startled everyone. Several impatient individuals quickly crowded forward to examine him closely, Elder Zhao among them.

Han Li was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but he didn't join the others crowding around the bed.

However, Mrs. Li was a thoughtful and discerning person. She quickly admonished the two younger individuals, telling them to step away from the bedside to make room for Han Li, the divine physician, to come and diagnose.

Only when a space cleared by the bed did Han Li unhurriedly step forward and observe carefully.

After about half an incense stick's time, Han Li finally confirmed that it wasn't a resurgence of black energy, but merely a faint, lingering black residue on the face, indicating the poison hadn't been completely eliminated.

After reaching his conclusion, Han Li subtly glanced at Zhang Xiuer, finding her a bit overly dramatic.

Han Li's slightly reproachful look went unnoticed by others, but Li Feiyu, who had been focused on Zhang Xiuer, caught it. He glared back at Han Li, clearly upset that Han Li had offended the goddess in his heart.

Han Li was speechless. It seemed Li Feiyu, having fallen into the web of love, had indeed prioritized romance over friendship.

He stopped bothering with this simple-minded fellow, whose judgment was clouded by infatuation, and refocused on examining Elder Li's condition.

Apart from the lingering blackness on his face, the poison spots on Elder Li's body had grown to the size of soybeans and then stopped fading. Due to the remaining toxins, he was still unconscious.

Seeing this, Han Li realized that the subsequent steps he had prepared would now be necessary. He no longer had to worry about covering up his previous statements, as this would perfectly demonstrate his foresight.

"Bring a basin filled with clean water," Han Li said in an unquestionable tone.

This time, it wasn't Zhang Xiuer's turn; Ma Rong quickly volunteered and scurried out.

Han Li then turned back and solemnly addressed Elder Qian and Sect Master Ma:

"Next, I will need your assistance. You'll use your internal energy to force the remaining poison in Elder Li's body to specific acupoints. Then, I will use a gold needle blood-letting method to release the poisoned blood. Are you two capable of this?"

Sect Master Ma's eyes flickered, but he still assented. Elder Qian, on the other hand, nodded coldly, agreeing without hesitation.

"Why them two? Am I not capable?" Elder Zhao grumbled, feeling that Han Li was looking down on him.

Han Li sighed inwardly, knowing he had to explain clearly to this stubborn old man.

"Elder Zhao, the Hunyuan Palm you practice primarily focuses on external martial arts, doesn't it? When it comes to the purity of internal energy, I still believe Sect Master Ma and the other are more suitable," Han Li said gently, without haste.

"Well..."

The elder was left speechless by Han Li's polite but firm refusal.

Han Li ignored the somewhat disgruntled old man and addressed the others in the room with an authoritative tone:

"Apart from Sect Master Ma and the other, everyone else should leave first. The detoxification method for Elder Li is not suitable for public viewing, and the healing process requires absolute quiet, free from disturbance."

Han Li's words stunned everyone in the room, but Mrs. Li was the first to understand. She bowed deeply and respectfully, saying, "My husband is in your capable hands," then discreetly walked out of the room first.

With Mrs. Li leading the way, everyone else, whether willing or not, had no choice but to return to the living room one by one.

Once Ma Rong brought the basin of clean water, Han Li immediately sent him out, then firmly closed the door, leaving everyone outside looking at each other in confusion.

Time slowly passed, quarter-hour by quarter-hour. It was unclear how long it had been, but the bedroom door remained closed, and no sound could be heard from within.

This unusual silence made everyone waiting for news grow increasingly anxious. A shadow silently crept into their hearts. Even Mrs. Li, who had initially appeared composed, now showed signs of restlessness, not to mention the fiery Elder Zhao, who had already paced countless circles around the living room.

Just as those in the living room completely lost their patience, the bedroom door creaked open from the inside.

Everyone's gaze instinctively snapped to the door, converging on it in an instant. The atmosphere immediately became solemn and tense.

Han Li slowly emerged from the room, his face showing signs of fatigue. He saw the serious expressions on everyone's faces and offered a faint smile:

"It's alright now. The remaining poison has been completely purged. Elder Li just needs to rest for another night and will awaken on his own tomorrow."

Han Li spoke with great confidence, though even he hadn't expected the residual poison to be eliminated so smoothly, without any complications.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Li and the others beamed with joy, their previous gloomy mood completely dispelled. Several impatient individuals were about to rush in to see, but Han Li extended a hand, stopping them.

"Elder Li is currently very weak and should not be disturbed by crowds. Sect Master Ma and the other, having expended much energy to expel the poison, are also recuperating. I suggest only a few people go in, or ideally, just you, Madam, should enter," Han Li gravely advised Mrs. Li.

Hearing such good news, Mrs. Li had no other opinions. She quickly nodded in agreement and, without even pausing to thank Han Li, hurried into the bedroom alone.