Chapter 154 - Treating Old Master Huo
The Substitute Madam Amazes the World Once More
âI did cure Master Huoâs poison.â Mo Jiu looked at Huo Lian with a firm gaze. âEver since Master Huo was poisoned, I had read many ancient medical books, visited many famous doctors in seclusion, and racked my brains for several years to develop a medicine that could cure this poison. It took me an entire year to cure Master Huo.â
After a pause, Mo Jiu added, âItâs not that I didnât try my best to save Old Master Huo, but Old Master Huo is really weak and this poison is too strong. Iâm really helpless.â
Although Huo Lian didnât believe Mo Jiuâs words, she had no evidence to prove anything now. Huo Lian took two steps back, shook her head and muttered, âNo, this is impossibleâ¦â
âWhy canât it be me? We did try to hire the divine doctor, offering him a huge reward for it, but the divine doctor wasnât in the country and he didnât accept the Huo familyâs order. I had no choice but to try my luck to travel all over the world to find a solution. The heavens indeed rewards those who work hard and I really found a way to cure the poison.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Mo Jiu stared at Huo Lian coldly and replied disdainfully.
Under such circumstances, Huo Lian saw that there was nothing she could say. She lowered her head and thought for a moment before saying with a frown, âAlright, then Iâll believe you today. Since you can cure the Heart-Devouring Poison, hurry up and save the old man!â
When she said this, not only Huo Xuan and Mo Zhu, even Mo Jiu looked at Huo Lian in surprise.
Huo Xuanâs pupils constricted suddenly as he raised his eyebrows. He grabbed Huo Lian and shouted, âMo Jiu and I never mentioned this poisonâs name before. May I ask how you know the name of this poison?â
At this moment, the entire hall was silent. Their conversation had reached everyoneâs ears very clearly. Under the gaze of everyone, Huo Lianâs eyes were obviously filled with panic.
She kept tugging at her clothes that were held in Huo Xuanâs hand and said intermittently, âDidnât Mo Jiu say that the old man was poisoned with the same poison as you just now? Arenât you poisoned with the Heart-Devouring Poison?â
Huo Xuanâs voice turned even colder. âSixth Aunt, Iâve never mentioned in the Huo residence that the poison Iâm poisoned with is called the Heart-Devouring Poison.â
When Huo Lian heard this, she smiled awkwardly and pulled back her sleeve. She said guiltily, âThis, this is all because I was very worried about your illness. Thatâs why I had used all means and ways to find out what the poison was. I was hoping that when I see a cure in the future, I would be able to help you recover from it.â
A cold smile appeared on Huo Xuanâs face. He clapped his hands and turned his head to look away from Huo Lian. He said disdainfully, âI have to thank you for your good intentions then. It must have been hard on you to remember to help me find the cure to my poison despite your busy schedule.â
âWeâre all family. Xuanâer, thereâs no need to be so formal. This is my duty.â After saying this, Huo Lian was so guilty that she didnât dare to look at Huo Xuan anymore. Her gaze wavered. âXuanâer, you should quickly think of a way to save the old master. Right now, the old masterâs safety is the most important.â
Huo Xuan frowned, his hands paralyzed as he replied helplessly, âSixth Aunt, you make it sound so easy. Didnât Mo Jiu already say that he canât be saved? I really have no choice this time. Since you were able to find out what poison I was poisoned with, I believe you can definitely save grandfatherâs poison too.â
Huo Lianâs expression froze when she heard this. She suddenly took two steps back and said with a trembling voice, âMe? How am I able to save the old man? If I had an idea, would I still need to wait for you to invite the divine doctor?â
Seeing that everyoneâs eyes were on her, Huo Lian quickly waved her hand. âDonât look at me, I really have no solutions!â
After Huo Lian said that, the situation became tense.
Mo Zhu had not taken the initiative to speak or answer anyoneâs question ever since she entered the house. She observed everyoneâs expressions and movements quietly. Now, her eyes darkened. She moved her body gently and approached Mo Jiu quietly