CHAPTER 250: CHAPTER 250 RECIPE(1)_1

In the interrogation room, a hypnotist was responsible for one person, simultaneously recording every scene and dialogue, waiting for everyone to awaken before confronting them. By then, even if they wished to deny or recant, they would be unable to—the evidence was ironclad.

「In Interrogation Room One」

Li Junjie stood to the side, a smile playing on his lips, watching as Uncle Yu gradually guided Shangguan You, leading her deeper into a hypnotic state. As she became increasingly dazed, the smile on his face broadened.

Shangguan Zhi and the others barely contained their fury, watching their children undergo hypnosis one by one. If it weren’t for the oppressive power of an official’s rank and the fact their own people had been sent away, they wouldn’t be led by the nose like this. Nor would they submit to such humiliating hypnosis. This was an outright slap in their faces. Having lived for so long, they were determined to reclaim the honor they had lost.

Shangguan Zhi and Shangguan Hao both glared at Uncle Yu with rage. This was the man who had hypnotized their girl in the past. They had never imagined he would be a member of the Li Family. Now, as he hypnotized their girl again, what were they to do if she recalled those past events? Amidst their anger and humiliation, they grew even more concerned. They had confidence in Shangguan Qing, but for Shangguan You, they were deeply worried.

They waited anxiously as the hypnotist in the room led the subjects into dream states, digging for their most genuine inner thoughts.

In Interrogation Room One, Uncle Yu’s voice, soft as dripping water, incessantly echoed in Shangguan You’s ears. He slowly drew her deeper into his hypnosis. "Keep walking forward... what do you see? Are there many snakes, lots of snakes? You’re not afraid at all because the poison on your body can subdue these snakes, right?"

"Right, I’m not afraid, not afraid at all. I’m not scared of them." Shangguan You’s eyes were empty as she slowly closed them, murmuring. She had fallen deep into hypnosis.

"Secretary-General Li, you may ask your questions now. No matter what you ask, she’ll answer everything. And right now, her answers are her most genuine thoughts, without any deceit."

Uncle Yu looked satisfied watching Shangguan You fall into a deep hypnotic state. He told himself his hypnosis couldn’t possibly fail. A master must have helped them escape last time, but this time, no one was there to help them.

"Thank you, Uncle Yu. You can rest to the side for a moment. Once I’ve finished with the questions, you can attend to your personal matters," Li Junjie spoke with a smile, glancing somewhat triumphantly towards the camera, ensuring those watching could clearly see the self-satisfaction on his face.

"Who is your master? Did he teach you how to concoct poison?"

"Master?" Shangguan You murmured, nodding her head before shaking it again. "My master? I... I don’t know. The poison was a gift from my master. He gave it to me. I can’t... I can’t make it."

"Your master gave you poison. Did he also give you the formula for concocting it? You just sprinkle it around, and countless snakes die. Can this poison also kill people? The powder is colorless and tasteless, isn’t it? If you release it quietly into the air, it will cause large-scale devastation, turning an entire city into a dead city. Is that right?" Li Junjie’s voice was grave, becoming more cutting as he spoke. As long as she admitted under hypnosis that she had the formula and recited it, all her crimes would be established. As a terrorist, neither she nor her family members could escape. For terrorists, there were only two options: perpetual imprisonment or complete disappearance.

"Only my master has the formula. After he cured my illness, he disappeared. Besides, this poison only affects animals, not people. It’s not colorless or tasteless either. If you don’t believe me, you can try it," Shangguan You murmured, taking a small amount of powder from her bag. Before Li Junjie and Uncle Yu could stop her, she scattered it into the air.

"You’re using poison, and you still claim you’re not a dangerous person?" Li Junjie screeched, quickly retreating. He had clearly seen the yellow powder disperse into the air.

"Uncle Yu, why is she still able to use poison?"

"This is her most genuine reaction when cornered," Uncle Yu explained calmly. Neither he nor Li Junjie felt any ill effects, and they both sighed in relief.

"Are you a dangerous person?" Li Junjie started his questions again.

"Of course, I’m not a dangerous person. I haven’t researched any serums, nor have I given anyone injections that would make them go mad or mutate. If you were truly poisoned by this, you’d be a corpse by now, not still standing before me," Shangguan You murmured under hypnosis.

"Where did you get these things?"

"Given by my master."

"Do you have any more? Hand them all over."

"There’s none left. I used it all on the mountain. The very last bit was just scattered into the air."

"The formula for this substance—tell us. Say whatever you know."

"The formula?" Under hypnosis, Shangguan You furrowed her brows. This damn brat, she won’t be satisfied unless she gets something out of me, will she? You want the formula? Fine, I’ll give you one. One that will make you go hang yourself.

The moment the hypnosis began, she had already used the Stasis Curse, freeing Shangguan Qing and the other six from their trance. Now, hypnotic techniques were useless against them, and nothing of consequence could be coaxed from their lips.

Shangguan You kept her eyes shut, murmuring, "Amethyst, Sichuan pepper, Sichuan lovage rhizome, Sichuan teasel root, Sichuan achyranthes root, Ganoderma, Dong quai, Cuscuta seed, Lycium berry, Cyperus rotundus, red and white peony roots, moutan bark..." She suppressed the laughter welling up inside her, careful not to let it show.

"Any other formulas?" Li Junjie asked swiftly, jotting down the ingredients.

"Cuscuta seed, Processed Polygonum multiflorum, Lycium berry, Epimedium, Pyrite, Prepared Rehmannia root, Astragalus root, Cistanche deserticola, Otter Whip, Deer Antler, Sheep Penile Tendon, Broad Dog Kidney..."