Chapter 6724
Is this thing poisonous?
Xiao Chen felt a sense of foreboding; a wave of tension washed over him instantly.
He subconsciously turned to the side, blocking Yun Yuyan's view like a wall. His eyes darted around, and he explained vaguely, "It's nothing. I just boiled some medicine to drink and take care of my body. I've probably been too tired lately, and I feel a bit weak."
His voice sounded unnatural, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
Yun Yuyan looked Xiao Chen up and down, her gaze like an X-ray, as if she wanted to see right through him.
Her eyes were full of suspicion, her brows furrowed slightly, and she pressed, "You're injured? When did this happen? Why didn't you tell me? Don't you even consider me family?"
Her tone carried a hint of reproach and worry, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.
Before she finished speaking, she ducked down like a nimble deer, slipped under Xiao Chen's armpit, and rushed into the kitchen.
Xiao Chen tried to stop her, but it was too late. He could only watch helplessly as she rushed in.
Just then, she caught a glimpse of a small brown pill on the ground out of the corner of her eye.
The pill was inconspicuous in the dimly lit corner of the kitchen; it was so small that Xiao Chen hadn't even noticed it in his haste.
Yun Yuyan's eyes lit up instantly, as if she had discovered a new continent.
She bent down, gently picked up the pill, and carefully sniffed it.
A rich and peculiar medicinal aroma wafted over, its freshness tinged with a hint of bitterness, as if it contained some mysterious power, and it was indeed very similar to the elixirs depicted on television.
She rolled her eyes at Xiao Chen and said irritably, "Is this what you've been making in the kitchen all afternoon? Is it some kind of poison? Don't take this out and harm anyone! If something happens, I won't be able to save you."
Her eyes held a hint of wariness and displeasure, as if Xiao Chen had committed some heinous crime.
Suddenly, she remembered that Xiao Chen had said before that he had the prescription for an anti-cancer drug.
Although it is unknown where he obtained it, the company's technical department, after studying it, confirmed that the prescription had a certain degree of authenticity.
Thinking of this, Yun Yuyan's eyes widened, becoming as large as copper bells. Pointing at the pill, she exclaimed in surprise:
"You weren't concocting elixirs in my kitchen, were you? I think you're really quite ill! Is this some kind of anti-cancer drug? Don't get your hopes up. Alchemy is just something made up on TV; it's impossible in reality!"
Her voice trembled with excitement, and her face was filled with disbelief.
Seeing that the truth could no longer be concealed, Xiao Chen's previously tense shoulders instantly slumped, and his face was full of helplessness.
He nodded slowly, a hint of sincerity in his eyes, and said truthfully:
"This is just an ordinary pill, not some kind of miracle drug that can fight cancer."
However, it does have remarkable effects on some common ailments.
There are no side effects from taking it, and it can even immediately relieve some minor ailments, such as colds, fevers, headaches, and other minor illnesses.
As for serious illnesses, such as some chronic diseases, it may be necessary to take more pills and gradually regulate the condition.
I plan to find a better alchemy furnace in a few days and then refine some higher-quality pills for you. This one was hastily refined just now, and its medicinal effect is too weak; you can just throw it away.”
His voice was deep and gentle, as if he were stating a perfectly ordinary fact.
Yun Yuyan was completely shocked by Xiao Chen's words. Her mouth was slightly open and her eyes were wide open, as if she had seen the most unbelievable thing in the world.
In her view, alchemy only exists in martial arts novels and TV series. The plots of flying over rooftops and cultivating immortality are just fantasy worlds created by the authors.
How could anyone in real life actually be capable of alchemy? This was simply beyond her comprehension. She put her hands on her hips and said angrily:
"I'm speechless! You're really living in the world of cultivation and can't get out? A few days ago you said you were a divine doctor who could bring the dead back to life, and now you've become an alchemist who can refine miraculous pills."
Can't you be more realistic? There are no magic pills in this world, it's all a scam!
If such a miraculous elixir really existed, what would be the point of hospitals? Wouldn't all the doctors and nurses be out of a job? I think you absolutely need to see a psychologist tomorrow; if you keep going like this, you're bound to have problems sooner or later!
Her voice was sharp and urgent, and her face was full of worry, as if Xiao Chen had embarked on a path of no return.
Xiao Chen didn't want to argue with Yun Yuyan anymore. He knew that no one would believe such things until they saw the miraculous effects of the pills with their own eyes.
After all, this is beyond their daily understanding and experience.
He shook his head helplessly, the movement carrying a hint of weariness and resignation, and turned to walk towards the door.
Every step I took seemed to carry a sense of compromise with reality.
"I'm going to sleep. As for this pill, you can keep it if you want, or throw it away if you don't believe me."
His voice echoed in the air, carrying a hint of melancholy.
As Xiao Chen's figure gradually disappeared behind the half-closed door of the room, Yun Yuyan slowly lowered her head, her gaze fixed on the small pill in her palm.
The pill was no bigger than a thumb, its brownish-red surface bearing some rough textures. It gleamed faintly under the light, yet seemed to conceal countless secrets.
Her eyes were full of conflict, and her brows were tightly furrowed.
His lips were slightly pursed, as if he was trying to think about something.
Her mind was a tangled mess, with all sorts of thoughts intertwined, impossible to unravel.
"This guy wouldn't actually use something like this to scam people, would he?"
She muttered to herself, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
Xiao Chen's recent behavior is really strange. First, he mysteriously said that he had a prescription for an anti-cancer drug, and now he has come up with this pill of unknown origin.
She couldn't imagine the trouble Xiao Chen would cause if he actually used these things to swindle and cheat people.
The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt, and all sorts of terrifying scenarios flashed through her mind: Xiao Chen being arrested as a fraudster and humiliated in front of everyone; or someone experiencing health problems after taking the pill, and Xiao Chen being attacked by an angry mob...
Thinking about these things, her heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and it ached terribly.
"No, we must take it to the company for testing next week."
She gritted her teeth, her eyes revealing a resolute determination.
She decided that she had to find out the ingredients and safety of the pill no matter what.
If it weren't poisonous, she might still be able to barely believe that Xiao Chen was just having a wild idea.
But if it's poisonous, we have to convince Xiao Chen to stop doing these unreliable things.
She didn't want to watch Xiao Chen walk step by step into the abyss and ruin his life.
She gripped the pill tightly in her hand, as if she were holding Xiao Chen's future in her grasp.
The tiny pill in her palm seemed to sense her determination, and it warmed slightly. (End of Chapter)