CHAPTER 731: CHAPTER 741 CORPSE POISON INCIDENT

"Alchemist Chu, I have three matters to discuss with you, but let’s start with the most urgent one!"

The Eighth Prince paused briefly before getting straight to the point.

"Whatever matters Your Highness has, please instruct me. However, I must clarify one thing. My time is limited, and I will soon be leaving; I will only stay for about half a month at most."

When it came to serious matters, Chu Feng was also very serious.

After inviting the Eighth Prince into the VIP room and serving him with Incense, he dismissed the servants and the Eighth Prince began to discuss the important matters.

"First issue, in the past six months, many people in the Vermilion Bird Empire have been attacked by unidentified dangerous creatures at night. Either they are killed, or, even if they are lucky enough not to die, they would still be infected with corpse poison."

"This matter is very serious. I won’t hide from you that even a few important individuals in the Imperial Palace have unfortunately been infected with the corpse poison. They have tried taking detoxification pills refined by other alchemists, which can only suppress the symptoms temporarily and are unable to eradicate it. Moreover, their condition is attacking more and more frequently, to the point where even the Supreme Emperor is alarmed."

"I’ve heard that the detoxification pills here are very powerful and can cure corpse poison, so I specially came to request a few."

Chu Feng found this strange; wasn’t the Longevity Hall always selling First and Second Grade detoxification pills?

Though the detoxification pills from Longevity Hall are not cheap, with the Eighth Prince’s financial power, he would hardly care about such small expenses, and it’s even less likely for him to ask Chu Feng for a discount for such trivial gains.

"If Your Highness wishes to purchase detoxification pills, you can simply speak to Manager Li Shishi at the counter. Surely they haven’t run out of stock? They didn’t mention anything about that!" Chu Feng said with a puzzled face.

"To be frank with you, they have already taken the detoxification pills from your Hall, but unfortunately, the effect is very limited. The corpse that bit our royal family members is extremely formidable, and its corpse poison is particularly dreadful."

The Eighth Prince’s face was filled with bitterness, his eyes flitting, hesitating to speak further.

This seems to involve some high-level secrets of the Royal Family, so it cannot be easily disclosed to others.

And he does not plan to tell Chu Feng.

"Your Highness, though we have some acquaintance, I operate an Elixir Medicine Shop in the Vermilion Bird Imperial City and have always been under your care. Normally, I should not stand idly by. After all, there are countless masters who can refine pills in the world, and with the Vermilion Bird Royal Family’s connections, you could totally seek elixirs from other Alchemists!"

Chu Feng doesn’t have a deep connection with the Vermilion Bird Royal Family.

And he does not intend to deepen that connection.

Last time, the Princess tried to recruit him as a Divine General for the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, and he did not accept.

This time, the Eighth Prince’s words implied a deep involvement. If Chu Feng were to help and if later, they do not show gratitude but instead decide to eliminate him to silence him, that would be asking for trouble.

After two lifetimes of experience, Chu Feng is not some naïve youth.

Neither will he play the role of the good-hearted but naïve Mr. Dongguo.

"Cough... It’s normal for you to have concerns. I promise on my honor that if you agree to help, I will ensure you won’t be involved in this matter. Do you think our Vermilion Bird Royal Family hasn’t tried to find a solution during this time? At great cost, we have engaged three Alchemy Venerates to help, but unfortunately, the corpse poison is truly fierce, and they are all at a loss."

"I had no choice but to come to you, thick-skinned as it is, to ask for your help," he continued, seemingly the first time he sought help in his long and noble life.

His words were earnest, and his eyes even showed a hint of timidity.

Fearing that Chu Feng would refuse, which would embarrass him.

"Even the Alchemy Venerates couldn’t save us, yet you come to seek a mere Young Alchemist like me; you think too highly of me!" Chu Feng still tactfully refused.

He is a businessman, focused on making money, and prefers not to involve himself in troublesome matters.

The royal court is notoriously heartless.

Chu Feng believes that the Eighth Prince’s word is true and will not involve him in this matter.

But what about the other members of the royal family? What about the intentions of the Vermilion Bird Emperor himself?

All these factors need to be considered by Chu Feng.

"Alchemist Chu, let’s not beat around the bush. I have investigated your background and if I’m not mistaken, the fallen Eternal Life Pill Master must have had a significant connection with you."

The Eighth Prince said with a look full of profound meanings as he eyed Chu Feng.

This was never a big secret, and Chu Feng did not intentionally conceal it. With the power of the Eighth Prince, it was not surprising that he could access such information.

"Here’s what we will do; I will invite those people to the backyard of my Longevity Hall. First, I will diagnose them, and if I am capable of curing them, I will take action. Otherwise, I am powerless to help."

Chu Feng found it difficult to refuse further, as that would seem rather unsympathetic.

By inviting them to the Longevity Hall, Chu Feng made his stance clear: I will only treat your illnesses and won’t interfere in other matters.

Members of the Royal Family, aren’t they all esteemed and noble?

Each one is incomparably dignified.

If it were just one or two people infected with Corpse Poison, perhaps it wouldn’t be much.

Many being bitten by corpse-refining, that in itself is extremely abnormal.

Because even if it is somehow discovered where corpse-refining is occurring, subordinates would be sent to investigate. The likelihood of the Royal Family personally taking action is very small.

Who does not cherish their own feathers?

The Eighth Prince, seeing that Chu Feng agreed, also slightly relaxed his facial expression, revealing a slight smile.

"Alchemist Chu’s nobility, regardless of the treatment outcome, consider this a favor I owe you." The Eighth Prince respectfully bowed to Chu Feng, who hurriedly helped him up.

"What are the other two matters, Prince?"

"The second matter is also someone else’s request. This person has an extraordinary status and has been longing to meet you. I hope Alchemist Chu can do them this small favor." The Eighth Prince was quite frustrated, feeling somewhat less dignified in the presence of the Longevity Hall.

Every visit, he comes asking for help.

This indeed proves how capable Chu Feng is.

Otherwise, the Eighth Prince wouldn’t have repeatedly sought him out.

"This is a small matter, just set up a time, and let them come over," replied Chu Feng straightforwardly this time.

"Lastly, please help this prince re-examine to see if there are any residues of poison inside my body?" The Eighth Prince had previously received Chu Feng’s guidance, using that method to identify the poisoner.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a manager who had served in the Prince Manor for nearly a hundred years, secretly administering poison.

The mastermind behind the scenes has still not been found to this date.

When the manager was caught, seeing his scheme exposed, he immediately bit into a hidden Poison Sack in his tooth and died on the spot.

Chu Feng inspected the Eighth Prince; although some residual poison still exists inside his body, the symptoms have already greatly alleviated.

"I have eleven Detoxification Pills here; your Highness only needs to take one each month, and by then you should be unharmed," Chu Feng pulled out a small green porcelain bottle and handed it over.

The Eighth Prince joyfully accepted it, insisting on paying.

Chu Feng’s Longevity Hall would still need the Eighth Prince’s care in the future, so he naturally refused to accept the money.

For the Eighth Prince, these eleven Detoxification Pills are incredibly precious and life-saving. But for Chu Feng, they are hardly anything.

A gift light as a feather carries deep significance.

This is the most worthwhile exchange.

Eventually, the Eighth Prince couldn’t overcome Chu Feng’s generous insistence, and so he no longer brought up the matter of paying with Silver. However, having accepted the elixir, the Eighth Prince’s attitude towards Chu Feng noticeably became even more cordial.

Gratitude was more than evident in his expression.