Of course, Zhang Xuan wasn't putting on an act.
He had read several thousand books on poison in the kingdom's Book Collection Vault. Even though they were all foundational books, and even though they weren't sufficient for one to become an official poison master, it was sufficient for him.
His current goal wasn't to become a poison master, but to concoct these ten poisonous substances into a non-toxic medicinal solution so as to raise Shen Hong's spirit.
This was much simpler.
It was just like how becoming an official apothecary was troublesome, but learning how to concoct one or two medicinal powders was much easier.
With a thought, the many books on poison in the kingdom's Book Collection Vault immediately flipped open with a 'hualala' sound.
"Correct!"
Focusing his attention, the information recorded in the books immediately formed a complete book before him.
Flipping it open lightly.
"Poison can kill, but it can also save. You can't deny everything. If you learn how to use poison well, you might even be able to bring one back from the dead..."
The book was densely packed with words.
Zhang Xuan knew that this was the correct content compiled by the Library of Heaven's Path. Thus, he flipped through it line by line.
With a single look, he couldn't help but be impressed.
Just as Liu Ling and the others had said, poison was a profound occupation, and it wasn't something that could be learned in a short period of time.
However, with the correct secret manuals compiled by the Library of Heaven's Path, it was as good as walking straight to the main path, making it much easier to learn.
Flipping through the books in his head, Zhang Xuan's understanding of poison and the nature of poison gradually deepened.
After an unknown period of time, he finally reached the final page.
Zhang Xuan felt his body jolting. In an instant, the knowledge regarding poison masters was assimilated into his mind, becoming a part of his memories. Even though he hadn't become a poison master yet, his understanding of poison had deepened significantly.
"Hmm? What is this? "
Having gained a deep understanding of poison, Zhang Xuan suddenly noticed a faint black aura hidden in the depths of his body.
"When did I get it?"
He didn't know much about it previously, and even if he had seen it, he wouldn't have thought much of it. However, after reading so many books on poison, he realized that it was definitely a poisonous aura.
Just that... he was perplexed. When did it enter his body?
More importantly... why didn't he notice it?
"Ancestor, ancestor …"
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to take a closer look at what it was and whether it would affect him in any way, Emperor Shen Zhui's anxious voice sounded by his ear.
He couldn't be bothered with his research anymore and opened his eyes.
Old Ancestor Shen Hong, who was lying on the bed on his last breath, could barely open his eyes, and could die at any moment.
If he was compared to an oil lamp, the flame just now was very small, but now that the wind was blowing, the flame would be extinguished immediately. Even if he persisted, he would not be able to persist for more than a few minutes.
"Sigh... Everyone will die one day. Emperor Shen Zhui, please restrain your grief!"
"Please forgive us for being powerless …"
Liu Ling and the rest could see Shen Hong's current state and couldn't help but shake their heads.
Such a situation was no different from a dead person. They were only 1-star great teachers and there was nothing they could do. Even if they could think of a solution, it would be too late.
Emperor Shen Zhui was indignant.
He had spent a huge amount of effort and resources to invite the three master teachers over, but to no avail. He had thought that Yang shi, who had appeared out of nowhere, would be his final hope, but in the end... he turned out to be even more unreliable than the other three!
It was one thing for him to not save the other party, but at such a crucial moment, he even tried to use a knockout drug and poison …
I sent you here to save the other party, not to conduct an experiment …
The more he thought about it, the more furious he felt. Turning to look at the motionless fellow, he wanted to see what he had to say. However, unknowingly, the other party had opened his eyes.
"Yang shi, the Royal Ancestor can't hold on any longer. If we don't save him now, it will be too late …"
Emperor Shen Zhui forcefully suppressed the rage within him and gritted his teeth.
"Concoct the medicinal solution first!"
Zhang Xuan said.
With just a glance, he knew that Shen Hong wouldn't be able to hold on for even ten minutes if he didn't think of a solution. Thus, the only thing he could do now was to concoct the medicinal solution and hope that it would be of use!
"Concoct the medicinal solution …"
It would have been better if he had not heard those words. However, upon hearing those words, Emperor Shen Zhui could no longer contain his rage.
"Yang shi, the Royal Ancestor's life is in danger. You aren't here to experiment with the poison master's medicinal solution …"
"Oh?" Zhang Xuan turned to look at him. "Then what you mean is that …"
"Yang shi, if you have any other solution, I beseech you to save the Royal Ancestor. Our Tianxuan Kingdom is willing to offer you anything!" Emperor Shen Zhui said.
"Aren't I treating him right now? After I concoct the medicinal solution, feed it to your Royal Ancestor and wait for him to recover some stamina before I think of a way to save him. "Ignoring the other party's rage, Zhang Xuan replied calmly.
Hearing those words, Emperor Shen Zhui nearly spurted a mouthful of blood.
Are you even listening to what I'm saying?
What I mean is simple. You don't know the capabilities of a poison master, so don't bother concocting the poison. What you should do is to hurry up and think of a way to save him … In the end, it was all in vain!
What he didn't know was that Zhang Xuan didn't have a better solution at the moment.
At this moment, Shen Hong could die at any moment even if he didn't make a move. If he were to make a move, he would surely die. The only solution he could think of was to concoct the medicinal solution so that he could recover some of his stamina and practice his punches. Otherwise, there was no other solution.
Seeing that the fellow was still insisting on concocting the medicine, the three master teachers were infuriated.
"Emperor Shen Zhui, let Yang shi concoct the medicine!"
Suppressing his displeasure, Liu Ling flung his arm.
If not for his fear that the other party might be stronger than him, he would have long made a move.
You don't even know what a poison master is, and yet you want to concoct the medicine. Do you think that the profession of poison master is a joke?
You overestimate yourself!
You really don't know how you became a master teacher.
Or perhaps … you aren't a master teacher at all. It was luck that you helped Zhuang Xian achieve a breakthrough previously!
Despite seeing the other party's displeasure, Zhang Xuan couldn't be bothered to pay him any heed.
He was on the verge of death and there was no time to waste. He walked up to the poison solution, flipped his palm, took one of the solutions, and poured it into an empty bottle not too far away.
"Ridiculous …"
Even though he wasn't a poison master, Liu Ling had seen them concoct poison before and he knew the process and methods.
Putting aside a single drop, even a tenth or a hundredth of these poisons would cause one to die on the spot if one were to accidentally ingest it.
Because of this, the concoction of poison required specialized equipment that was precise to the slightest degree. There couldn't be the slightest error.
You don't have any equipment at all, yet you just grabbed a jade bottle and poured it out … Aren't you being too casual?
Do you know how much poison you are pouring out?
Do you know the ratio between the different poisons?
Even the slightest mistake could result in death. Official poison masters are extremely careful when concocting poison, fearing that there might be a mistake. Yet, you just casually poured it out with your eyes closed ….
The heck, if you were to learn how to be a poison master with such an attitude, you would probably kill yourself before succeeding.
You call this learning?
Even if you were to find a craftsman, it would be much more accurate!
"When concocting poison, a poison master needs to react for a moment before adding the third. Just like how an apothecary concocts a pill, there is a certain sequence to the timing of adding the medicinal herbs. Even the slightest mistake can't be allowed, and you just casually poured it out …."
Zheng Fei was so furious that his beard was about to explode.
Instead of thinking about saving the other party, you kept thinking about concocting the medicine. We tolerated it. However, there is an extremely unique ability between poisons. To neutralize the reaction and other changes, there is a certain sequence and timing. Yet, you just casually poured it into a jade bottle as though you are pouring wine ….
To concoct such a messy concoction, putting aside drinking it, just coming into contact with a single drop would probably kill one on the spot.
Paying no heed to the discussion of the two master teachers, Zhang Xuan moved swiftly.
Can't you see that the other party is about to die?
If he were to do as they said, what was the point of saving the other party by the time the concoction was done? By the time the concoction was complete, the other party would already be dead.
Of course, Zhang Xuan wasn't pouring the poison randomly as the other party thought. Rather, the Library of Heaven's Path in his mind was constantly changing as he poured the poison into the jade bottle. Whenever the flaws recorded in the book lessened, it would mean that the concoction was correct.
Ten breaths later, the ten different types of poison had been completely fused together. As soon as it came into contact with the jade bottle, the contents of the book were updated.
"【Ten Complete Medicinal Solution】, concocted by Zhang Xuan. Upon consumption, one will regain one's vitality for an incense's time, restoring one's vitality to a healthy state. Flaws: No.1, one will be unable to exert one's cultivation. No.2, the time needed for one to recover is too short …."
The book detailed the name and effects of the poison that had just been concocted.
"Success …."
Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.
Even though he had the Library of Heaven's Path to observe the state of the fusion of the poison, if he hadn't studied the thousand books and understood the specific properties of the poison, he wouldn't have known how to concoct the poison. If he were to randomly concoct the poison, he wouldn't be able to complete it even if he were given half a month.
Hu!
After successfully concocting the medicinal solution, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
"It's done!"
He picked up the jade bottle and looked at the crowd.
"Success?"
Everyone's mouths twitched.
Just by randomly pouring the poison, you succeeded?
You must be thinking that you have succeeded!
"Quick, let him drink it!"
Ignoring the bewildered gazes of the crowd, Zhang Xuan passed the bottle to Emperor Shen Zhui.
"Drink it?"
Emperor Shen Zhui shook his head. "I haven't ascertained whether this medicinal solution is poisonous yet …."
"There's not enough time. Let him drink it, or else he will really die!"
Knowing that the other party wouldn't believe him even if he explained, Zhang Xuan frowned.
"But …."
Emperor Shen Zhui hesitated.
"Why? You don't believe that this is a medicinal solution that can help him recover his stamina?" Zhang Xuan spoke authoritatively.
After disguising as a master teacher for so many days, he had already developed an authoritative aura.
"I …."
Emperor Shen Zhui was at a loss for words.
It wasn't that he didn't believe it, but … he didn't believe it at all!
I saw you concocting ten lethal poisons randomly with my own eyes, and you want me to believe you …. You must be joking!
Besides, to let the old ancestor drink this kind of poison that hasn't been tested yet, isn't that equivalent to asking him to die too slowly?
"Forget it if you don't believe me. I've already given you the chance, it's up to you how you choose!"
Seeing that the other party wasn't moving, Zhang Xuan didn't say anything else. He casually placed the concocted medicinal solution on the table with an indifferent expression.
"However, you must consider it carefully. If your old ancestor can't think of any other solution, he won't even be able to last three minutes …. Using three minutes of his life to exchange for a chance to extend his lifespan, the choice is up to you."
"This …"
Emperor Shen Zhui's face flushed and paled, and he clenched his fists tightly.
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