"However, this kind of thing is extracted from minerals, and long-term consumption will lead to chronic poisoning."

"The so-called short-term benefits are nothing more than the effects of those minerals in the body."

"In the early stages, users may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In the later stages, they may experience bloody stools and difficulty breathing."

"If this continues, it will cause insomnia, muscle weakness, headaches, fatigue, oral congestion, slow reaction, and eventually liver and kidney failure and death."

The old man's gaze sharpened; it seemed he was exhibiting many of the symptoms Sun Jian had described.

"Old man, why did you have to eat this stuff?"

Sun Jian pursed his lips and shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Wang De was the first to lose his composure.

He shakily picked up the pills from the table, glancing at Sun Jian and then at the old man, his whole body trembling.

No... that can't be, right?

If this stuff really is poison, then his personal eunuch will probably lose his head today!

Although taking the elixir was his master's request, he also had the responsibility to supervise the use of poisons.

The thought that it might cause his master's death sent sweat pouring down Wang De's forehead.

"This...this is impossible."

"These elixirs, including those Taoist priests, and even the imperial physicians, have all taken them..."

Sun Jian glanced at him helplessly. "Hey, I already said it's chronic poisoning. Are you sure you don't have donkey hair in your ears?"

"Damn it, if you doubt me, then you can keep letting your master eat!"

"I……"

Wang De was speechless once again.

The old man nodded, glared at Wang De, then sighed and turned to Sun Jian.

"If that's the case, then this alchemist truly deserves to die!"

"Executing the entire family wouldn't be an exaggeration!"

"Young friend, I will investigate this matter thoroughly in the future. Thank you for reminding me today."

"A post-incident investigation? Looks like you still don't believe me?" Sun Jian shook his head and sighed helplessly.

These high-ranking officials and nobles are all suspicious.

Oh well, I've said everything I needed to say anyway.

I'll ignore the rest.

The old man explained, "It's not that I don't believe, but everything requires evidence, and we can't make hasty judgments."

The old man had been taking the elixir for over a year and indeed experienced many of the aftereffects mentioned by Sun Jian.

But for him, there are simply his own procedures for handling things.

He spent his life on the battlefield, killing countless enemies.

But this also left him with many hidden injuries and pains.

When his old illness relapsed, it was this medicine that relieved his pain.

It's just a mix of good and bad.

Having heard what Sun Jian said, he would certainly refuse to use him in the future, but he could not make a final decision on everything.

"Young friend, since you are skilled in medicine, and we don't know when we'll meet again, could you please take a look at my poisoning condition now?"

The old man stretched out his hand, gesturing for Sun Jian to help him take his pulse.

Sun Jian was taken aback; how could he possibly know how to take a pulse!

He's good at showing off his chest.

After all that, I've gotten myself into trouble.

Sun Jian replied dismissively, "Oh, old man, there's no need to take the pulse for this."

"Is it unnecessary to take your pulse? Didn't you just say that this stuff is a slow-acting poison that can be fatal?"

"I've been taking it for over a year now, and I've experienced many of the symptoms that you young friends have described..."

"Does this mean none of these things need to be treated?"

Sun Jian was at a loss as to how to fabricate a lie after being stumped by the old man's three questions.

Forget it, I'll just have to make something up!

"I... I don't easily take the pulse of a living person. This is a rule passed down in our... our sect."

“Since you are an important official of the court, and your imperial physicians are not to be underestimated, since you have a good relationship with His Majesty, when you enter the palace, just let them take a look at you.”

"Besides, I'm just a nobody, what if something goes wrong? I don't want to cause trouble."

To avoid losing his head, Wang De quickly said, "Then... then even if you don't take my pulse, you can write a prescription so I can compare it with the imperial physician when I get back."

"Checking this matter..."

"Young friend, your medical skills have earned such high praise from Lord Yao, surely prescribing a medicine shouldn't be too difficult for you?"

Sun Jian's face darkened, and his lips twitched, clearly embarrassed.

Prescription?

He certainly wouldn't do that.

He might not even be able to recognize all the medicinal herbs.

Sun Jian waved his hand dismissively and said, "Oh, no need for that. Just drink more hot water and detoxify, and you'll be fine."

"They're gone, they're gone."

"Drink more hot water?"

"Young friend, wait a minute. You won't even take his pulse or prescribe any medicine. Do you think my master can detoxify just by drinking hot water?"

Seeing several people blocking his way, Sun Jian sighed helplessly.

Thinking back to when I received 100 taels from Long Cheng, I helped him out a bit. Now that I've received 100 taels myself, I can't just ignore it, can I?

But what should we give him?

Adrenaline? Antibiotics?

This chronic poison is useless!

Can you provide an anti-personnel mine?

That's even worse!

Oh, right!

I can exchange some sex toys for this old man!

These days, which high-ranking official doesn't have three wives and four concubines?

If he could just distract himself and focus all his energy on sex, then he wouldn't have to take this slow poison!

Hehe, I'm a genius.

Thinking of this, Sun Jian quickly activated the system with his mind and silently recited:

"My dearest Tongzi, could you please help me redeem a set of sex toys?"

The system heard Sun Jian's call and immediately started.

[Ding! Searching for adult products... Search complete!]

[Would you like to use 12 points to redeem a premium, deluxe, and amazing gift box sex toy set, or use 6 points to redeem a simple sex toy set?]

damn it!

After all, it's a hundred taels!

I'm going all out, I'm done with this!

Sun Jian gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

I decisively chose to spend 12 points on the old man to redeem a premium deluxe set of amazing sex toys.

"Hey, don't rush, Master."

"Give me another bottle of Viagra. I'm worried his body won't be able to handle it after using the whole set."

"Use it with Viagra!"

"This is considered a buy-one-get-one-free deal."

[Ding! Congratulations, host, the exchange was successful. The item has been added to your inventory. A total of 17 points were spent, and you currently have 48 points remaining. Exchange successful.]

After quickly exchanging the items, Sun Jian came to his senses and looked at the group again.

"Old man, our meeting is all fate."

"I took a hundred taels today, I can't just take it for free, can I?"

"I can't give you the prescription, but I can provide you with a folk remedy!"

"This folk remedy may not be effective, but it will definitely make you feel better. Don't say I'm not being fair. Wait for me a moment, I'll go get something and come right away."

Before anyone could react, Sun Jian quickly ran out the door, found a place where no one could see him, and took out a huge gift box from his backpack containing a bottle of Viagra.

They quickly returned to the private room.

"This...this is magic?"

Everyone was shocked to see Sun Jian return, carrying a huge gift box.