Chapter 579 - 579: Human Experimentation

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A deep, powerful voice rang out, “Did you bring the item?”

He Jing’s hand, holding a small box, tightened slightly. “I brought it, but 1 want to know what you need the Eternal Youth Herb for?”

“It’s none of your business. Put the box on the table, take your son, and leave immediately.”

He Jing gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead. If he complied, there would be no turning back, but his son’s life was in their hands…

After a moment, he stepped forward and placed the small box on the table.

Simultaneously, a clear bell sound suddenly rang out. In a blink, everyone in the room became dazed and disoriented, as if frozen in place.

The door was pushed open, and Ren Buqing and others rushed into the room, tying up everyone present.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong surveyed the surroundings, finding nothing suspicious. After the kidnappers were taken away, they too left the black market.

On the way, Chu Qingzhi woke up the leader of the kidnappers, wanting to know what they intended to do with the Eternal Youth Herb.

The man soon woke up, and as he raised his head, a strand of silver-white hair fell from his hat.

Seeing this, Chu Qingzhi pulled off his hat and face mask, revealing a face as aged as an eighty-year-old man.

Everyone else’s hats and masks were removed, revealing uniformly aged and decrepit faces.

The group was shocked, “This…”

The voice they heard in the room didn’t belong to such elderly men. Was it a disguise? But it seemed too real!

Ren Buqing ordered a halt, “Remove their disguises.”

The officers complied, but the result was not a disguise. “Sir, this is their real appearance; it’s not a disguise.”

This revelation made Ren Buqing gasp in shock. The voice of a young man but the body of an elderly person – how could anyone believe this?

Chu Qingzhi checked their pulses and then frowned slightly, “They’ve all been poisoned.”

Ren Buqing asked, “What kind of poison?”

Chu Qingzhi shook her head, “This is the first time I’ve encountered this type of poison. 1 need to study it.”

“Thank you, Miss Chu,” Ren Buqing promised, “Once the case is solved, the

Ministry of Justice will formally acknowledge your contribution.”

“I’ll do my best.”

After discussing the matter at hand, Chu Xu jin couldn’t help but ask, “Fifth Sister, does the Eternal Youth Herb really have the effect of preventing aging?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “The Eternal Youth Herb does have the effect of preserving youth. Of course, there’s no such thing as eternal youth in this world, but those who consume the herb age more slowly.”

“I see.”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A secret guard entered the room and presented a sealed letter to Bei Chunyi, “Second Prince, a letter from the Kingdom of Mobei.”

Upon seeing the red seal on the envelope, Bei Chunyi’s expression changed, and he quickly took the letter.

After reading it, his face turned extremely grim. “How could this happen?”

The letter, sent by his mother, stated that the King of Mobei had suddenly fallen ill and was now in a coma. He was urged to return immediately.

When he and Bei Chunlu left, their father was in good health. How could he have fallen ill so suddenly?

There must be something wrong.

Bei Chunlu also received a similar letter. After reading it, his face turned ashen, as if he was being roasted over a fire.

After some thought, he went to Bei Chunyi’s room. “Second Brother, did you receive a letter about Father’s critical illness?”

“You received it too?” Bei Chunyi handed him the letter. “See for yourself.”

After reading both letters, Bei Chunlu became completely panicked. “Second Brother, shall we return tomorrow?”

Bei Chunji was reluctant. “But we haven’t chosen a woman to help us in our struggle for power.”

Bei Chunlu helplessly said, “Second Brother, without the throne, it’s useless even if we have supporters.”

Bei Chunyi slammed his fist on the table, causing the teacups to rattle, and the tea to spill. Fuming with anger, he said, “Pack up. We will leave tomorrow to bid farewell to the Emperor of Daling.”

“Okay.” Bei Chunlu nodded heavily.

At the entrance of the Imperial Hospital.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong walking side by side, Yuan Hongjun quickly went to meet them. “Master, I have prepared everything.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Good job.”

Bao Linjiang showed the token to the guard, who immediately let them in.

The group entered the research room of the Imperial Hospital, an ancient version of a medical laboratory equipped with all the medical tools and resources available at the time.

Daling placed great importance on medicine. The Imperial Hospital received substantial government subsidies and had significant income from patients, resulting in excellent infrastructure.

Upon entering the room, Chu Qingzhi began to study the blood samples she had collected from the four kidnappers.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang watched as Chu Qingzhi conducted her research.

Tang Jinghong looked at them for a while and then went outside to attend to his own tasks.

As she studied, Chu Qingzhi explained to her two disciples, “Based on the symptoms of the poisoning, it appears they were subjected to a composite poison, meaning several toxins combined. Moreover, they were not poisoned in one go, but intermittently, over several instances.”

Yuan Hongjun found it strange, “This is really odd.”

Bao Linjiang nodded in agreement, “Master, under what circumstances would someone be poisoned like this?”

Chu Qingzhi had a troubling suspicion, “Let’s first clarify the nature of the toxins before I answer your question.”

After an hour, Chu Qingzhi identified the toxins, confirming her suspicion, “Someone has been conducting human experiments with poisons.”

The two disciples raised their voices in shock, “Human experiments with poisons?”

Yuan Hongjun asked, “But Master, why conduct poison trials? It seems pointless.”

Bao Linjiang blinked, also thinking that there must be some purpose behind the poison trials, perhaps to age people?

Chu Qingzhi looked at her disciples, “My guess is that someone is trying to develop a true elixir of eternal youth. But clearly, that person has gone mad, not only experimenting on humans but also creating toxins.”

Bao Linjiang asked, “Master, what should we do now?”

“You two go and report the findings to the Ministry of Justice. 1’11 find Jinghong and then head back home.”

“Okay.”

After finding Tang Jinghong, Chu Qingzhi and he returned home.

Arriving at the Chu residence, Chu Qingzhi handed the dagger she had specially bought today to Tang Jinghong, “I picked this for you. It can slice through iron like mud. Be careful when using it.”

Tang Jinghong’s gaze softened as he looked at Chu Qingzhi, “Alright.”

Chu Qingzhi embraced Tang Jinghong, “I’m heading back. You should go and rest early too.”

“Good night.”

“Good night.”

Day and night passed.

Chu Qingzhi carried a vegetarian meal to the room where the young monk stayed, hearing the soft chanting behind the door. She knocked, “Little Master.”

Upon hearing Chu Qingzhi’s voice, the young monk immediately stopped his morning prayers and joyfully said, “Miss Chu, please come in..”