Chapter 1182: Qin Manager's Detoxification Method

"You know?" Chu Tianxing and King Zhongqing looked at him, surprised.

Even Grandmaster Sun, a dignified Seven-Star pinnacle physician, couldn't find a solution and was poisoned himself. How could you, a steward who knows nothing about medicine, possibly know?

"Yes, I was poisoned with this before too, but I've completely suppressed it now..." Steward Qin nodded.

"That's great! Hurry up and cure me..."Hearing that his subordinate had also been poisoned by Zhang Xuan and cured, King Zhongqing quickly urged.

"Yes! However, my treatment might be quite painful, so I hope Your Highness can endure it..." Steward Qin took a step forward, his expression solemn.

"This King has faced life and death; there's no pain I haven't endured. Don't worry!" King Zhongqing's brows showed confidence and authority.Having faced near-death experiences on the battlefield, he wasn't afraid. It was just detoxification; how much more painful could it be?

"As long as you can cure the poison, I'll immediately appoint you as the steward of my manor, in charge of everyone..."King Zhongqing continued, but before he finished speaking, a hand shot through the air.It slapped him across the face, a stinging sensation as if his cheeks were being torn in half.

"You..."King Zhongqing was on the verge of madness, enraged that his subordinate, instead of treating him, had slapped him. Before he could finish his furious outburst, he saw the other hand coming down hard again.

*Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!*After several consecutive slaps, King Zhongqing's face immediately became red and swollen, round like a steamed bun, and covered in blood.

"Your Highness, do you feel better?"After several powerful slaps, Steward Qin was breathless from exhaustion as he cautiously looked at King Zhongqing.

"Better your sister! I'm going to kill you..."With bloodshot eyes, King Zhongqing suddenly stood up, looking ready to kill.The First King of the Qingyuan Empire, with such a high status, had been slapped by his own subordinate in front of the Emperor. And after the slaps, he was asked... "Do you feel better?"It was like being sexually assaulted and then asked, "Did you enjoy it?"Better your mother's *expletive*!I'm going to beat you to death, you son of a bitch...King Zhongqing was furious, on the verge of exploding.

"Not better yet? Don't worry, Your Highness, I have an even better method..."Steward Qin gritted his teeth, trying to calm the enraged King Zhongqing.

"An even better method?" King Zhongqing was momentarily stunned. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Steward Qin take off his shoe, lift his foot which emanated a peculiar odor, and kick straight at his face.Before he could react, his entire face twisted like a pretzel, and he spun two and a half times in the air before crashing heavily to the ground.This was a technique Steward Qin had tested on others after the slapping treatment proved insufficient. The effect was remarkably clear; one kick would produce miraculous results.It was originally a secret method he dared not reveal, but since His Highness was also poisoned, he naturally brought it out.

"I'll kill you..."Seeing his teeth on the ground and smelling the foul odor on his face, King Zhongqing truly lost his mind.He had asked this subordinate to cure his poison, but instead of medicine, he received slaps and kicks... It was simply unforgivable!He suddenly stood up, his aura like a dragon and a tiger, his eyes like lightning, wishing he could tear the man in front of him into two halves immediately.

Before he could act, he heard the surprised voice of His Majesty the Emperor from the side: "King Zhongqing, your poison... it's gone?"

"Poison?"He couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. It seemed that under the continuous assault of the other party's slaps and kicks, the pain caused by the severe poison had indeed lessened, and it was becoming less and less.

"What... what exactly is going on?"Suppressing the urge to tear Steward Qin into two halves, King Zhongqing asked.

"Reporting to Your Highness, today you asked me to bring Zhang Xuan over, and there were some disagreements in our conversation. He secretly poisoned me... I had someone examine this poison, and it's undetectable, not to mention it corrodes the internal organs and causes immense pain... However, he told me the detoxification method: slapping! The harder the slap, the faster the recovery. That's why... your subordinate dared to lay hands on Your Highness. I beg your forgiveness!"Steward Qin clasped his hands and explained in detail.

"Slapping to cure poison? And there's such a poison?"King Zhongqing and Chu Tianxing exchanged glances, their faces filled with shock, as if they had seen a ghost.They hadn't just never seen such a poison, they had never even heard of it.

"Yes!" Steward Qin nodded.

"To concoct such a poison, this Zhang Xuan is truly despicable..."His lips trembling with anger, King Zhongqing was about to continue his curses when he felt his body tremble again, and the severe pain returned.

"Oh no, it's flaring up again... Quick, hurry!"The thought of the pain from the severe poison made King Zhongqing tremble all over. He quickly went to Steward Qin, extended his face, gritted his teeth, and said with eagerness, "Harder!"

"It really works..."Zhang Xuan, who had just walked out of the Master Teacher Pavilion, smiled faintly.When he poured the fine wine for King Zhongqing, he had secretly left a trace of his consciousness, hidden within the other party's body and concealed within the Heaven's Path zhenqi, so even a Nascent Divinity realm expert couldn't detect it.It would be triggered when the other party insulted him, transforming the Heaven's Path zhenqi into a virulent poison that would wreak havoc within the body. It was precisely because he had such a contingency plan that he handed him over to His Majesty the Emperor without hesitation.Anyway, his life and death were within his control, so whether he took him away or not didn't matter.

Originally, leaving Steward Qin behind was just to use him as a pawn, not expecting him to be of much significant use. He never thought this fellow would actually believe in his "face-slapping therapy"...This saved him a lot of trouble. Let King Zhongqing suffer for a bit first.Under his conscious control, although the face-slapping therapy seemed to cure the corrosion caused by Heaven's Path zhenqi, it could also be repeated...It "detoxified" when slapped, and flared up when not slapped... He could play with this amusing scenario for several days.However, he wondered if King Zhongqing could endure it for so long...

After communicating briefly with the trace of consciousness hidden within the other party, Zhang Xuan paid it no further mind and followed closely behind Master Wu. Before long, they arrived at a massive trading venue.

"Isn't this where the Appraiser Guild is located?"Zhang Xuan looked around, confirmed the location, and felt puzzled.According to the location Elder Xing had told him, this should be the Appraiser Guild's headquarters. Why was it a huge mall?

"You know the nature of the Appraiser Guild. Wherever it's established, the surrounding area is bound to develop into a commercial center. There's no helping it!"Master Wu chuckled.

"That's true..."Zhang Xuan nodded.Appraisers can discern the authenticity of treasures, making their profession unique. Once a guild is established, a constant stream of people comes for appraisals, and obtaining a certificate is like having a quality guarantee, making items easier to sell. Consequently, more people come here to buy things than anywhere else... Over time, huge commercial centers and trade hubs form around the guild.

"By the way, what about this appraisal event you mentioned? Why would the head of the Calligraphy and Painting Master Guild also be attending?"Zhang Xuan continued to ask.If it were just for appraising treasures, it wouldn't be strange for the Appraiser Guild Master to appear, but what did it mean for the head of the Calligraphy and Painting Master Guild to be there too?

"The item to be appraised is a calligraphy and painting piece left by the Wubei Elder from two thousand years ago."Master Wu said.

"Wubei Elder?"

"He was the most famous calligrapher and painter in the history of the Qingyuan Empire, exceptionally talented. He had already reached the Eight-Star level before turning three hundred... Unfortunately, on the third day after celebrating his three-hundredth birthday, he vanished without a trace. No one knows where he went! He was likely harmed by someone."Master Wu shook his head.

"Three hundred years old? That age isn't particularly old for a Saint realm expert, is it? Why would he be called... Wubei Elder?" Zhang Xuan was puzzled.Both Elder Xing and Master Wu were at least over five hundred years old. Three hundred years old... that's quite young among Saint realm experts. This title...

"His self-proclaimed title 'Wubei Elder' is related to his personal experiences. It's said that when he was young, his talent was ordinary and unremarkable. He didn't even reach the Saint realm until he was over 180 years old and expected to die soon. However, he suddenly enlightened somehow, and his calligraphy and painting talent became like a divine possession. In just ten years, he reached the Seven-Star level, and his cultivation also broke through to the Saint realm... Because he was old when he achieved this breakthrough and looked very ancient, he called himself an 'elder'."Master Wu explained, recalling the life of this grandmaster of calligraphy and painting.

"I see..."Zhang Xuan nodded.The lifespan of a Transcendent Mortal realm cultivator is around two hundred years. To still be in the Transcendent Mortal realm at 180 years old usually means no further breakthroughs are possible. For someone of that age to enter the Dao through painting and calmly achieve Sainthood... it truly was a legend.

As they spoke, the two entered the mall.The mall was even grander than expected, filled with all sorts of treasures. Many people moved back and forth, selecting items they needed.

With his Eye of Insight activated, Zhang Xuan scanned the area and couldn't help but shake his head.Although there were many treasures here, they were all quite ordinary. They might be useful for Transcendent Mortal realm experts, but for him, they were completely useless.

"The items on the first floor of the mall are miscellaneous goods; their prices aren't too high. Almost everyone who comes to buy them hopes to find a bargain. If they find one, great; if not, they won't lose much! Starting from the second floor, many treasures come with appraisal certificates from appraisers. Although the prices are higher, you can be sure you're not buying fakes!"Master Wu introduced, "Master Zhang, would you like to look around the mall, just browsing?"

"No need..."Zhang Xuan shook his head.What he lacked most now were high-grade essence spirit stones, and such items certainly wouldn't be here.As for medicinal herbs and ores, Emperor Chu Tianxing had already provided them all; there was no need to purchase any.Lacking nothing, there was no reason to wander around here.

"Alright then, let's go straight to the fifth floor. The appraisal event will be held there..."Master Wu smiled and led the way.

They bypassed the crowd and took the stairs to the fifth floor.There were no more places selling treasures here, but a spacious hall.

As they walked forward, before they even entered the room, they saw two other people approaching. Upon seeing one of them, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but be startled.It was none other than the one he had encouraged to "work hard," the descendant of the Zhang Clan... Zhang Jiuxiao!