602: Chapter 13: Curing Tang Kun, Hearing the Five Poisons

"Alright, Elder Brother Meng."

Following Meng Li's words and changing his address, Jing Tian then asked eagerly, "Elder Brother Meng, that Kim Gang Talisman from just now, can you teach me?"

Meng Li shook his head: "You have no magic power. Even if you learned Talismans, you wouldn't be able to use them. It's better to honestly practice the fundamental method to increase your magic power first."

Saying this, he reached out and condensed a ray of spiritual light, tapping it into Jing Tian's brow.

Jing Tian's head went blank, and he instantly entered a state of realization, remaining motionless.

Seeing this, Tang Xuejian asked in confusion, "Grandmaster Meng, what happened to him?"

Meng Li explained casually, "I just passed him a fundamental method. He is currently comprehending and digesting it. He'll be fine in a moment."

Then, he looked toward the entrance of Pili Hall and reminded, "Someone is coming."

Before long, a group of people entered from the entrance; it was Shouzhong and the other Shushan Disciples.

Besides them, there were also people from the Tang Clan, led by Tang Kun.

This was because Xu Changqing saw that there were too many Pili Hall Disciples and Poisonous People, and that Tang Yi was involved, so he had Shouzhong notify Tang Kun to bring the Tang Clan people to help.

"Grandfather."

Upon seeing Tang Kun, Tang Xuejian went to meet him, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

Tang Yi was involved in the Poisonous People incident and was likely the mastermind; this was not good news. Tang Kun's health was already poor, and if he found out, she feared it would have a negative impact. But this matter was too significant; even if she wanted to, it would be hard to hide.

To her surprise, Tang Kun's gaze swept over Tang Yi without any change in expression. Instead, he smiled and nodded to her, then began conversing with Xu Changqing.

On the contrary, Tang Tai, who followed along, looked furious.

But because many outsiders were present, he didn't erupt, only letting the accompanying Tang Clan and Shushan Disciples take the Pili Hall people into custody.

As for the Poisonous People in the cages, there were too many and they were dangerous, so they could only stay inside for the time being until a detoxification method was found.

Shortly after, Tang Kun learned about Meng Li from Xu Changqing and Tang Xuejian. He hurriedly came over and cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Young Hero Meng, for helping Xue Jian several times and assisting in investigating this Poisonous People matter. I am Tang Kun, the current Sect Head of the Tang Clan."

Meng Li smiled faintly: "Sect Head Tang is too polite. I just happened to be there at the right time."

"Young Hero Meng is modest..."

Before he could finish, Tang Kun suddenly swayed.

Tang Xuejian was startled and quickly reached out to support him, then called out worriedly, "Grandfather."

Tang Kun waved his hand gently and smiled helplessly: "I'm getting old, my energy isn't what it used to be. I've made a fool of myself in front of Young Hero Meng."

Meng Li said: "It's no matter. However, I see that Sect Head Tang seems to be unwell. I know a bit of the medical arts; if it's convenient, why not let me take a look?"

"Really?" Tang Xuejian looked delighted and then said: "Then Grandmaster Meng, please hurry and take a look at my grandfather."

Tang Kun had Xiaoke disease, and not even ordinary doctors, or even high-ranking Shushan Disciples like Xu Changqing, could cure it; they could only alleviate it.

But the various methods Meng Li had shown before were truly miraculous, making her unable to resist harboring hope once again.

Seeing this, Tang Kun couldn't refuse and had to stretch out his hand.

Meng Li placed his fingers on Tang Kun's pulse, circulating a trace of magic power into his body to investigate, and soon had a clear understanding of the situation.

Then, he withdrew his hand and said, "So it's Xiaoke disease."

"Can it be cured?" Tang Xuejian asked expectantly and nervously.

Tang Tai, who was nearby, also quietly pricked up his ears.

On the contrary, Tang Kun's own expression didn't change much; he had clearly come to terms with it.

Meng Li nodded: "Yes."

"Really?"

Tang Xuejian was both surprised and a bit incredulous.

Tang Kun's expression also shifted slightly.

Although he had come to terms with it, if he could be cured and live a few more years, he naturally wouldn't want to die early.

Only in Tang Tai's eyes did a trace of gloom appear, but it vanished in an instant.

Meng Li noticed it but didn't care, only confirming: "Absolutely."

"That's wonderful!" Tang Xuejian was overjoyed, then grabbed Tang Kun's sleeve and asked, "Grandfather, did you hear that?"

Tang Kun smiled and said: "I heard."

Tang Xuejian turned to ask Meng Li: "Then Grandmaster Meng, when can you treat my grandfather?"

Meng Li said: "Right now is fine, but we need to find a quiet place."

"Then let's find a place to treat my grandfather quickly," Tang Xuejian said impatiently.

Tang Kun smiled: "There's no rush. Once the matters here are handled, we'll invite Young Hero Meng to the Tang Family Fortress to discuss it further. It will also be a good time to show some gratitude."

Tang Xuejian felt it made sense and said no more, turning to look at the still motionless Jing Tian and asking in confusion, "Grandmaster Meng, hasn't he finished his realization yet?"

Just as she finished speaking, Jing Tian gave a start and snapped out of his state of realization.

Coincidentally, the handling of the scene was almost finished, so everyone left together.

Not long after, the group arrived at the Tang Family Fortress and then went their separate ways.

Meng Li treated Tang Kun's Xiaoke disease.

Tang Tai, Xu Changqing, and others interrogated Luo Rulie and Tang Yi, hoping to find a way to return those Poisonous People to normal.

Coming to a quiet room, Meng Li had Jing Tian and Tang Xuejian wait at the door, used magic to make Tang Kun fall into a deep sleep, and then used the Red Hand of the Shuangquan Hand.

In just a moment, the problem was solved.

But Meng Li did not wake Tang Kun immediately, nor did he go out. Instead, he waited for half the day before waking Tang Kun and letting Tang Xuejian in.

This was for no other reason than to make his treatment seem not so easy.

"Grandfather, how do you feel?"

As soon as she entered, Tang Xuejian asked Tang Kun with concern.

Actually, Tang Kun's complexion had visibly improved, but she still couldn't help but want to be sure.

Tang Kun smiled: "Better than ever."

After saying that, he bowed to Meng Li and said gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. Meng, for your miraculous healing."

Tang Xuejian followed suit: "Thank you, Grandmaster Meng, for your miraculous healing."

Meng Li said: "It was just a small effort."

Tang Kun didn't think so and wanted to say more.

At this time, Tang Tai and Xu Changqing came looking for them.

"Brother, how do you feel?" Upon meeting, Tang Tai asked with concern.

Tang Kun stroked his beard and said: "Thanks to Mr. Meng's miraculous healing, I have fully recovered."

Then, he asked: "Did the interrogation yield any results?"

Tang Tai sighed: "Young Hero Xu and I have verified that there are two batches of Poisonous People. One batch has red eyes, those that appeared in the city before. The other batch has green eyes, and they are all in the cages of Pili Hall. Among them, the number of red-eyed Poisonous People is small, and the poison they were given is the Heavenly Immortal Spirit Pill, which can be cured by the antidote recorded in the ancient texts."

"As for that batch of green-eyed Poisonous People, not only are there over three hundred of them, but the poison they were given was also extra-refined by the Pili Hall people."

"The antidote recorded in the ancient texts cannot cure it, and Luo Rulie did not develop an antidote either."

Tang Kun's face darkened.

Over three hundred people was not a small number.

If the matter had nothing to do with the Tang Clan, it would be fine, but since Tang Yi was involved, the Tang Clan had an inescapable responsibility.

At this time, Xu Changqing spoke: "The poison of the green-eyed Poisonous People is not impossible to cure."

Tang Kun hurriedly asked: "Does Young Hero Xu have a good remedy?"

Xu Changqing replied: "I just received a message from Elder Heyang. He said that according to Shushan's ancient records, there is a type of rare beast born of heaven and earth called the Five Venom Beast, which can nurture Five Venom Pearls that can cure all the world's strange poisons."

"If it can be found, the poison of the green-eyed Poisonous People can be neutralized."

"However, the Five Venom Beast is a legendary rare beast that only appeared once eight hundred years ago. Its existence is hard to verify, and its whereabouts are even harder to find."

"The Tang Clan is skilled in using poisons, so I have come specifically to ask if Sect Head Tang has any news of the Five Venom Beast?"

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