Truth serum!
It was a military drug invented by 'Demonic Doctor' Robert Patterson seven hundred years ago. It was a mixture of dozens of psyche elemental herbs. Consuming it would cause the user's psyche to enter a 'calm state' that was close to numbing.
In the 'calm state', the user's subjective thoughts would be repressed. Their subconscious and unconscious would become the dominant force. They would respond to external voices in their truest state, exposing all the secrets they hid.
In the third war between the hero faction and the sinner faction, the truth serum invented by Robert Patterson became a nightmare for spies. Once a spy was captured and fed a truth serum, all the secrets they knew would become information that was beneficial to the enemy. The war entered an unprecedented stalemate. Even the shameless tactic of sacrificing spies to pass fake information appeared on the stage of war.
Although the appearance of the truth serum had greatly reduced the inhumane use of 'torture', the truth serum's principle was that of a 'drugged deep illusion'. Not only would it leave the user with a certain degree of mental trauma, it would even cause one to be in a trance during the early stages of consumption. It would cause frequent hallucinations. It was easy to cause harm to the user's body and mind. Furthermore, it was a serious violation of 'human rights'.
Therefore, in times of peace, the truth serum was classified as a 'Class 1 banned drug' by the United Nations. Other than the country's military, no one was allowed to privately produce it. Furthermore, it could only be used on enemy spies and murderers. Before it could be used, there was a need to go through a series of legal procedures and the approval of bills. When it was used, it had to be made public to the public. It was obvious how stringent it was.
Upon hearing Mu Zhaorong's roar, information regarding the 'truth serum' instantly flashed in Mu Lengxi's mind.
Mu Lengxi enjoyed reading. She usually liked to spend time in the library. She had read extensively and was knowledgeable. She had once seen descriptions of 'truth serum' in some unpopular military books.
However, this was the first time she was coming into contact with such a banned drug in real life.
Mu Lengxi widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at the 'father' in front of her in a daze.
The Premier of the State Council who ignored the law and carried truth serum with him? He was even planning on using it on his daughter?
This was her father?
This was the youngest national leader since the founding of China?
No, this was the Li family's' Cold-Blooded Emperor ', Tyger Li!
"Tyger Li!"
Mu Zhaorong shielded her daughter behind her. The haggard woman who had been grief-stricken moments ago was like an enraged tigress. She bared her fangs and brandished her claws in a domineering manner.
Tyger Li remained expressionless as he faced Mu Zhaorong's furious gaze. He said calmly, "Whoever killed my son will have to pay the price. I need an outcome. I'm very angry that your daughter lied to cover up for a murderer, but I can't use force on her, so using the truth serum is the best choice. "
The four short words' your daughter 'had completely shattered the last sliver of hope in Mu Lengxi's heart. Her expression was dim and her limbs were cold. She buried her head in her mother's shoulder, not daring to look at the unfamiliar man who had perhaps never treated her as his daughter. She was afraid that she would burst into tears that were on the verge of uncontrollable tears.
Mu Zhaorong's expression turned colder as she said through gritted teeth, "What makes you so certain that my daughter is lying? What proof do you have that she's covering up for the murderer? I know you don't. You're a lunatic with deep paranoia. You don't have anything! "
Tyger Li's expression was cold as he said, "My judgment is the evidence. Her covering up for the murderer is a fact with irrefutable evidence. However, by making her drink the truth serum, I gave her a chance to prove herself. "
Mu Zhaorong laughed from her extreme anger. She said with a sneer, "What a good chance to prove yourself. I never expected that after not seeing you for a few years, you are even more shameless than before! You clearly know that the truth serum is a Class One banned drug that will cause mental damage but you still forced Xi'er to drink it. Aren't you afraid of going to hell for using interrogation methods that are used against spies and murderers on your own daughter!? "
Tyger Li said in a deadpan manner, "One has to pay the price for lying. Regardless of who it is, the side effects of the truth serum is just a tiny punishment."
Mu Zhaorong said with a sneer, "Tyger Li, have you drunk the truth serum before!?"
Tyger Li fell silent and did not answer.
"Her mind will be in a trance, with frequent hallucinations and nightmares waking her up at night. Such painful days will last for at least half a month!"
Mu Zhaorong said through gritted teeth, "Tyger Li, you might not have drunk it but I have. You bastard, you tricked me into drinking it!"
With that said, Tyger Li's expression finally changed slightly.
Mu Lengxi looked up in shock as her expression turned slightly pale.
Mu Zhaorong sensed her daughter's worried gaze and turned her head over. She consoled her with a gentle voice, "Don't worry. That was eight years ago. Although it was an unpleasant memory, it made me determined to divorce that bastard. It was worth it. Don't worry. With Mom here, I will definitely not let you drink that darn truth serum. "
Mu Lengxi clasped Mu Zhaorong's hand tightly. She always believed that her parents' divorce was due to their incompatible personalities but she never expected that such a dark past was hidden behind it.
Tyger Li's eyes narrowed slightly as he said softly, "I admit that it was a mistake on my part."
"Mistake?"
Mu Zhaorong seemed to hear the most ridiculous joke in the world. A thick mocking smile suffused across her lips as she said coldly, "Tyger Li, everyone in the world thinks that you are a cold-blooded tiger but who would believe that you are actually a pathetic coward? Not only do you suffer from persecutory delusions, you also have a possessiveness that borders on a perverse level. Our marriage was a marriage between two families. I do not like you and you similarly have no feelings for me. However, you actually suspected me of having an affair because of a meal and tricked me into drinking the truth serum, making me suffer for half a month. To you, that was just a mistake!? "
Tyger Li's eyes turned slightly cold as he said, "I said before that you are not to have meals with other men. Not only did you not listen to me, you even chose a remote tiny restaurant. There's no problem with my suspicions."
Mu Zhaorong said angrily, "I also said that he saved my life. He is my benefactor! Furthermore, the meal was arranged by me. The goal was to express my gratitude. That person is not as stylish as you. He likes to make do in tiny restaurants. Is that wrong? I explained it to you seriously but you only believed in yourself. You only believed in your suspicions. You even tricked me into drinking the truth serum so as to satisfy your persecutory delusions. Tyger Li, you are a disgusting coward! "
The corners of Tyger Li's mouth twitched slightly as he said in a deep voice, "No man would tolerate their wife having an affair. It's the same for me. I do not believe this is the behavior of a coward."
"Pui!"
Mu Zhaorong said with a sneer, "When did you treat me as your wife? All you did was treat me as something that belonged to you. I used the financial cooperation between the Mu family and the Li family to force you into a divorce. You were forced to agree to it but you insisted on adding the unfair rule of 'the female cannot remarry' to the divorce agreement. You are just a coward with a possessive desire that is almost perverted. What sort of man are you? You suspected me of having an affair and tricked me into drinking the truth serum. But what happened in the end? The result only proves that although I do not love you, I am a loyal wife. To be honest, being cuckolded by a bastard like you is definitely something that relieves one's anger. However, I am not as selfish as you, nor am I as cheap as you. I would not do such a disgusting thing! "
Mu Lengxi hid behind Mu Zhaorong. She broke out into a cold sweat as she 'trembled'. She never expected the inside story of the marriage to be so terrible. She never expected her father to be like a 'scum'. Although she was still young and had recently experienced her first awakening to love, she did not know much about love and marriage. However, she knew that as a woman, be it a girl or a woman, it was an infuriating and embarrassing matter to be suspected of infidelity.
And not only had her father done so, he had even used a truth serum on his wife!
How distrustful was he to do such a thing?
Mu Lengxi buried her head behind her mother. The image of her 'father' in her heart was collapsing.
A ruthless glint flashed in Tyger Li's eyes but his expression remained calm. After a moment of silence, he said softly, "On this point, you did well. Therefore, I admit that using the truth serum was a mistake. However, it's different this time. The person who died is my son and also your son. We cannot let the murderer go unpunished. If you can persuade your daughter to tell the truth, that would be for the best. If not, drink the truth serum. "
Mu Zhaorong said angrily, "You keep saying that Xi'er is harboring the murderer, but where's your evidence? Tyger Li, your suspicions have never had any basis. You blindly believe in yourself but you blindly suspect everyone else. I will not believe in your suspicions! I know my daughter the best. She is kinder and stronger than anyone else. She will not easily lie. Even if she lies, there must be a correct reason and sufficient reason. I am sadder and angrier than you about Speechless's death. However, I will not be as deranged as you! Eight years ago, I was deceived by you and drank the truth serum. Today, don't even think of touching a single hair on Xi'er's head! The two of us are not born to be bullied by you! "
"How pig-headed."
Tyger Li's gaze was gloomy as he stared at Mu Zhaorong like a tiger that was about to devour her.
Mu Zhaorong met his gaze without any fear.
Tyger Li fell silent for a moment before he suddenly sighed. He turned his head and said to someone outside the hall, "Seven Wolfskins, come in."
Just as he said that, the hall's door was instantly pushed open. Figures rushed in with a whoosh and came behind Tyger Li. There were a total of seven people. They were dressed in military uniforms and there was a badge with a wolf's head on their shoulders.
Mu Zhaorong looked at the seven soldiers that had suddenly barged in. A mocking smile suffused across her lips as she said with a sneer, "Why? Are you enraged out of humiliation? Are you prepared to resort to violence? "
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