Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1357: Chapter 1357: Overbearing, Fighting Poison with Poison

As soon as she reached the door, Mu Hanyan felt a rich and clear Heaven and Earth Power forming into a cyclone, slowly circulating around the Quiet Room, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.

Apparently, this Quiet Room was set with an Array, capable of gathering Heaven and Earth Power. The Mu Family in Anyun City also had similar Cultivation Quiet Rooms, but compared to this Danling Hall, both in terms of concentration and purity, they were far inferior.

No wonder it’s a Divine Doctor Family, this foundation is no less than that of various aristocratic families. Seeing this Danling Hall, Mu Hanyan’s confidence in Yan Zishu increased several folds, and the few elders also showed a look of longing.

”Let me first take a look at your poison condition.” Yan Zishu invited Mu Hanyan and the others to sit down, then directly reached out to hold Zirong’s pulse gate.

Gradually, Yan Zishu frowned, showing an expression of extreme shock, then withdrew his hand, but his expression was grave, remaining silent for a long while.

All around, everyone’s expressions turned heavy. A sense of unease arose in Mu Hanyan’s heart.

”Senior Yan, can this poison be cured? I think with Senior’s medical skills, there shouldn’t be any problems...” Mu Hanyan asked anxiously, with words that sounded more like self-comfort, finding herself unable to continue.

If the poison of the Thousand Poison Erosion were to fully erupt, Zirong at most had a few more hours to live. All her hopes were pinned on Yan Zishu, and if he had no way, then probably no one else in the world could save Zirong, and even if there was, where would they find them in such a short time?

”Sigh...” Yan Zishu sighed and said, ”Originally, even if I couldn’t completely cure this poison, I could at least find a way to suppress it again. But I didn’t expect he had opened over a dozen Hidden Meridians. For an ordinary cultivator, opening even one Hidden Meridian before reaching the Holy-grade is an immense fortune, but he opened over a dozen...”

”Just what are you trying to say?” Yan Zishu’s endless lament was impatiently interrupted by Ling Baobao.

Though he hadn’t spent as much time with Zirong as Huayue and the others, his straightforward nature made him value friendship heavily, so his worry was no less than others.

”He’s opened over a dozen Hidden Meridians, I’m afraid my antidote method can’t be used on him. This poison, I’m afraid it’s beyond my capabilities.” Yan Zishu then returned to the main point, confessing with a sigh.

”Beyond your capabilities? Beyond your capabilities you still got us to do things for you? You act all high and mighty when it’s beyond you? Old man, do you think we’re easy to bully?” Ling Baobao cursed loudly, rolling up his sleeves ready to fight, completely forgetting that his current strength was only that of a Seventh-Order Swordsman, which would be no stronger than an ant before a Sword Saint.

”I didn’t expect he would have opened over a dozen Hidden Meridians either.” Yan Zishu wasn’t angry with him, but instead replied with a face full of guilt, lacking the confidence in his own words.

Logically, he should have examined Zirong first before making any demands, but at that time, he was only focused on making things difficult for Mu Hanyan and the others, and was overly confident in his medical skills, not considering this aspect at all. Getting cursed at was something he could only accept.

Mu Hanyan tugged at Ling Baobao, not letting him continue cursing. Actually, hearing Yan Zishu’s response, she was also a bit angry, but she knew that even killing Yan Zishu now would not help, and furthermore, they couldn’t kill others anyway.

”Senior Yan, is there really no way?” Mu Hanyan asked.

Seeing Mu Hanyan still maintaining her calm in such circumstances, not cursing like Ling Baobao, Yan Zishu admired this in his heart and felt even more guilt.

”There is a way, but it’s extremely risky. I’m afraid I won’t be able to save him and might even harm his life.” Yan Zishu hesitated and said.

”Senior Yan, if you can’t save me, do I need anyone to harm my life?” Hearing his words, Mu Hanyan furrowed her brows, but before she could say anything, Zirong laughed carefreely.

”Senior Yan, what exactly is the method?” Mu Hanyan asked. Zirong’s words made sense; if Yan Zishu couldn’t cure his poison, he wouldn’t survive a few more hours, so why worry about harming his life.

”The method is quite simple, it’s to fight poison with poison.” Yan Zishu said.

”Fight poison with poison!” Mu Hanyan’s eyes lit up, she indeed hadn’t thought of this.

”I wonder if Lady Mu has heard of the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill?” Yan Zishu asked.

Mu Hanyan gasped, The Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill, a legendary poison pill several times more toxic than the Ten Thousand Ants Devouring Heart Pill!

The Ten Thousand Ants Devouring Heart Pill is listed as a Forbidden Pill not because of its strong Dan Power. In fact, not to mention masters in the Sword Saint Realm, even Fen Qianji who hasn’t yet reached Sword Master strength can withstand it for a moment; the toxicity of the pill is not particularly strong. It’s listed as a Forbidden Pill because its toxicity is too bizarre, causing one to become delirious and slaughter friends and family, even ripping apart their own flesh before dying in a gruesome state.

The Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill, however, possesses a much simpler toxicity—only two words... ruthless! Once poisoned, one’s life force is immediately cut off, and the soul is scattered without even a chance to go mad, few Sword Saint masters are exceptions.

The toxicity of the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill is so strong, yet it is not listed as a Forbidden Pill for only one reason, because it is too difficult to refine. Be it the preciousness of materials or the low success rate, it surpasses even the Dragon Blood Revival Pill, and the risk during refinement is extremely high. Should it fail, an alchemist might die from the Dan Poison.

So there’s no need for nations to ban it; for alchemists, this pill is essentially a Forbidden Pill.

”Lady Mu, to counter the Thousand Poison Corrosive Powder on Zirong, only the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill can do the job, but the risk is too great. Unless at the moment the poison of the Thousand Poison Corrosive Powder dissipates, he immediately moves energy to refine the residual poison of the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill, otherwise, he will surely die,” Yan Zishu continued.

Seeing Mu Hanyan’s expression, he knew she understood the power of the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill and didn’t explain further.

Mu Hanyan didn’t respond, but instead cast her gaze upon Zirong, in decisions concerning his life and death, how could Mu Hanyan decide on his behalf?

Zirong looked at Mu Hanyan and nodded heavily, his demeanor remained as calm and unrestrained as ever. Though risky, there was a chance of survival; for him, this was already the best choice.

”Senior Yan, let’s go with this method,” Mu Hanyan said.

”Alright, please leave for now, I’ll start refining the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill,” Yan Zishu said.

”What?”

”Mr. Yan, do not act rashly, the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill is not something that can be easily refined!”

”Is there no other way? Maybe we can think of another method.” Several elders were stunned, beginning to plead earnestly.

Mu Hanyan was also taken aback, initially assuming Yan Zishu already had a Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill at hand, not expecting he would attempt refining it on the spot.

It’s important to know that the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill is not listed as a Forbidden Pill precisely because its refinement is too difficult and the risk too great. If failed, the alchemist’s life would often be forfeit. It’s fair to say that the risk he faces in refining this pill is no less than the peril Zirong faces in consuming it.