Chapter 309 - 307: Heart-Burning Gu Poison
"Master, what’s wrong?"
Chen Tianlong’s heart was about to jump out of his chest. Seeing Tan Tian taking so long to speak, it must be something serious.
"Heart-Burning Gu!"
After a long silence, Tan Tian finally spoke: "Long, this girl has been poisoned by a rare Gu Poison called the Heart-Burning Gu. It’s an absolute poison from the Yunfu region of Huaxia and has been lost for over a decade. I don’t know why it has reappeared suddenly."
"Hiss..."
Chen Tianlong gasped. First, Lin Wushuang was poisoned with a strange poison, and now it was Wu Mengting’s turn. Life was really giving him a hard time.
"Master, can this poison be cured?"
"It can’t be. There is currently no method to cure this poison. It’s only recorded in books, and no one has ever tried it. Even the person who cast the Gu can’t solve it."
Tan Tian directly informed Chen Tianlong of the truth.
Chen Tianlong heard Tan Tian’s words and plopped down onto the sofa. He felt as if his soul had left his body.
In Chen Tianlong’s world, he never imagined there would come a day when he would be so affectionate. Now, seeing the woman he loved beyond cure, the strong Chen Tianlong’s eyes wetted for the first time.
"Mas... Master, is there really no... no way?"
Chen Tianlong held back his tears and asked this question with difficulty.
"Well..."
Seeing Chen Tianlong’s distressed expression, Tan Tian really couldn’t bear to speak the truth. Even though the ancient books said so, if it were really possible, someone would have tried it by now, but no one has.
The only possibility is that it might just be a legend; this poison truly has no cure!
The only fate for the poisoned is death!
"Master, please tell me, even if there’s a sliver of hope, I want to try!"
Seeing Tan Tian’s hesitant look, Chen Tianlong knew that it was likely hopeless. But Chen Tianlong was unwilling; Wu Mengting couldn’t die. He absolutely wouldn’t allow fate to treat her like this.
If Heaven wants to deceive me, I wish to defy Heaven!
"Sigh, alright, Master is not too sure either. The ancient books only mention that the Ice Spirit Fruit is needed to brew a concoction, which can freeze the Heart-Burning Gu. After all, the two words ’burning heart,’ you probably understand them, right?"
Tan Tian also learned from the books that the Ice Spirit Fruit is an exceedingly rare Spirit Medicine, capable of dispelling heat poisons from the body. The Heart-Burning Gu continually generates heat poisons, attacking the heart of the human body.
As a result, Wu Mengting’s heart is in a defensive state, automatically shutting down all sensory systems of the body, and thus, she remains in a prolonged comatose state.
"Moreover, this Gu Poison will have its final attack within five days. After the attack, the patient’s body will enter an extremely high-temperature state, the consequences..."
At this point, Tan Tian couldn’t bear to continue. Perhaps Chen Tianlong already knew the final outcome.
"Master, where is the Ice Spirit Fruit?"
Chen Tianlong’s words became somewhat indifferent, clearly his spirits were extremely low.
"The northernmost part of Huaxia, Ice City!" Tan Tian replied.
"Alright! Thank you, Master."
Chen Tianlong looked numb as he picked up Wu Mengting and headed for the door.
"Chen Tianlong..."
Liu Ting watched Chen Tianlong’s sorrowful appearance, hesitating to speak, feeling an indescribable emotion: "I’ll go with you. I’ve been to Ice City and am somewhat familiar with it!"
"This..."
Chen Tianlong hesitated for a moment. This matter had nothing to do with Liu Ting, and she needed to work. Going to Ice City would take at least two days, which would delay her job.
"Long, you should let her go along. An extra person is good for support. I’ll handle things at the school for you." Tan Tian clearly understood Liu Ting’s feelings. Looking at Wu Mengting in Chen Tianlong’s arms, he had some idea of the situation.
It turns out Chen Tianlong has a complex relationship with his granddaughter, and Liu Ting has feelings for Chen Tianlong. It made this old man quite troubled.
"Alright... alright!"
Chen Tianlong needed to hurry. If Liu Ting indeed knew the way, then it would surely be a good thing.
The two nodded in agreement. Liu Ting went home to gather some equipment, then joined Chen Tianlong in the car. Chen Tianlong didn’t set off immediately but returned to the Lin Family villa, packed a small travel bag in the car, then called Lin Batian to explain the situation before leaving in a hurry.
By three in the afternoon, Chen Tianlong was driving the BMW at top speed on the highway, arriving late at night in a small town near Ice City.
This place was called Ouyang Town.
At this time, since it was late at night, the town had become very quiet. Sparse people appeared on the roadside, some scavenging, others riding tricycles to sell midnight snacks.
The weather here was noticeably colder than South Sea City. Even at the end of summer, it wasn’t hot but rather had a slight chill.
After driving for seven consecutive hours, Chen Tianlong stopped at a gas station to fill up, then slowly parked in front of a hotel. They estimated that they would spend the night in the hotel.
"Receptionist, give us two rooms!"
Chen Tianlong said casually to the lady at the front desk.
At this time, Liu Ting was stunned. Did Chen Tianlong mean that the two girls would stay together?
But when the keys were handed over, Chen Tianlong took his room key and then handed the other one to Liu Ting, carrying Wu Mengting upstairs.
"Chen Tianlong... you... you’re staying together? With her..."
Liu Ting didn’t know Wu Mengting was Chen Tianlong’s girlfriend, only thought they were classmates, but now it seemed different.
"Hmm, is there a problem?"
Chen Tianlong understood Liu Ting’s meaning and said calmly, "I forgot to tell you, Wu Mengting is my girlfriend."
"What?"
Liu Ting was instantly stunned, and a part of her heart shattered. So... Chen Tianlong actually has a girlfriend.
"Oh, no problem."
Liu Ting felt a bit embarrassed; the couple was staying together, and her surprise was rather laughable.
However, just as they turned around, suddenly four or five people came in, led by a burly young man.
"I’m a police officer. Is the boss here? I need to check the recent hotel records. In the past week, there have been several cases of missing women, and it’s been reported that the suspect is hiding in the hotel."
The burly man said.
Chen Tianlong listened for a moment, then continued moving forward. This had always been his way: mind his own business.
"You two in the front, stop!" Just as Chen Tianlong was about to turn, a voice came from behind.
The two were stunned; Chen Tianlong turned to look at the burly man, then turned around again and continued walking.
"Damn it, do you not understand human language? You two, stop!"
The burly police officer shouted angrily, obviously getting annoyed. These two had ignored his words, and the man was carrying something. Judging by the hair and the long ***, it likely was a beautiful woman.
Most of the missing women were beautiful, which made the burly police officer suspicious.
"Excuse me, are you speaking human language?"