lcionline Chapter 155 Mutual Doubt
Chapter 155 Mutual Doubt
Immediately, he circulated his spiritual power and carefully examined Zou Yue again.
However, the result was still disappointing, and nothing was gained.
The cause of the disease remains elusive, like a stone sinking into the sea, leaving no trace.
Liu Siyuan frowned, his expression growing increasingly serious.
This sight was like a bolt from the blue for Wang Anyuan and Zou Yue.
The two felt a chill in their hearts, mistakenly believing that their time was coming to an end.
Terrified, their legs went weak, and they all knelt down in front of Liu Siyuan with a thud.
Her eyes were filled with pleading, and she choked out:
"Senior Liu, you must save us!"
Our lives and livelihoods are entirely in your hands!
Upon seeing this, Liu Siyuan was shocked and quickly stepped forward to help him up.
He kept saying, "What are you two doing?"
"Get up quickly, you're making this old man uncomfortable! No, no, you mustn't!"
Seeing that Wang Anyuan and Zou Yue looked ashen-faced, like wilted eggplants.
Liu Siyuan sighed inwardly, hesitated for a long time, and finally decided to tell the truth:
"Lord Wang, Fellow Daoist Zou, now that things have come to this, I will no longer hide anything from you two."
To be honest, I haven't yet figured out the root cause of your illnesses.
"what?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Anyuan was first taken aback, then felt a sudden sense of relief.
They had assumed that Liu Siyuan's solemn expression meant that they were doomed.
Now that I know that's not the case, I haven't even had a chance to catch my breath.
But in an instant, he realized what he meant, and his heart tightened.
He thought to himself: Even someone as skilled and experienced as Senior Liu couldn't find the cause of the illness.
Wouldn't that mean that he and Zou Yue would have no choice but to sit and wait for death?
Upon realizing this, he panicked and rushed forward, grabbing Liu Siyuan's arm tightly with both hands.
Her voice trembled, pleading with a hint of despair:
"Dr. Liu, you must save us!"
Your Liu family has been practicing medicine for generations, with miraculous healing skills; you must have a way. Please, please think of another solution!
Zou Yue nodded repeatedly, her eyes reddening, filled with pleading and helplessness.
She thought to herself, how could she so easily face death when her son's blood feud had not yet been avenged?
No matter what, we must survive!
Thinking of her son, Zou Yue seemed to be struck by a sudden flash of inspiration.
A name flashed through her mind, and she abruptly raised her head.
He shouted, "Chen Wan'er, this matter must be inextricably linked to Chen Wan'er!"
I've heard she comes from a reclusive family; maybe this strange situation between us is her doing!
Upon hearing the name "Chen Wan'er," Wang Anyuan seemed to awaken from a dream.
The various scenes from that day quickly flashed through his mind, and he hurriedly replied:
Yes, it must be her!
After she came to Anyuan City that day, you and I both fell victim to her.
The timing is so perfect, it must be her!
Only Liu Siyuan remained calm, like a tranquil lake, undisturbed.
He gazed steadily at the two of them and asked:
"Since you two are so certain, let me ask you this: has either of you had direct contact with her?"
Even indirect contact would be beneficial; this is of utmost importance, and I hope you two will tell me the truth.
Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance and shook their heads simultaneously.
They knew in their hearts that if they had seized the opportunity to contact Chen Wan'er back then, how could they have let her escape unscathed and leave Anyuan City alive?
Seeing that the two shook their heads, Liu Siyuan did not give up asking.
He frowned slightly and continued to ask:
"You two say she comes from a reclusive family, but do you know which reclusive family she is?"
I have traveled the world for many years and have never heard of any reclusive family with the surname Chen.
"It's quite a coincidence, isn't your Glazed Tile School's Holy Maiden also surnamed Chen? Why don't you go back and ask her? Maybe you can find out something."
Upon hearing Liu Siyuan mention Chen Wanzhen, a flash of intense hatred instantly appeared in Zou Yue's eyes.
Like a cold star in the dark night, chilling and piercing.
She secretly grumbled to herself: If it weren't for Chen Wanzhen's bad advice, Chen Wan'er would have been captured by the sect leader long ago.
How could I possibly be in this situation where my cultivation level has inexplicably declined and my life hangs in the balance?
The root of all this lies with that damned Chen Wanzhen!
Hmph, Chen Wanzhen is supposed to be the Holy Maiden of the Glazed Tile School, but she's just a pretty face with no substance!
Looking back, I was foolish enough to have helped her ascend to the position of saintess.
Looking back now, I was truly blind.
"Madam, you said Chen Wan'er comes from a reclusive family. Where did you get this information?"
Wang Anyuan's question made her panic instantly.
Zou Yue forced a rather unnatural smile, her eyes darting around.
He also became hesitant and stammering when he spoke:
"This...this is just my own guess."
Besides, apart from being from a reclusive family, she could also be a heretical cultivator, given her extremely strange behavior.
The moment the words "heretical cultivator" were uttered, it was as if a lightning bolt flashed in Liu Siyuan's eyes, instantly lighting up.
Yup!
This kind of subtle and insidious method of lowering someone's cultivation level is exactly the kind of insidious trick that evil cultivators often use.
He couldn't help but recall the time when his good-for-nothing nephew returned from his adventures.
He once vividly described an extremely potent Gu poison, which was said to have been developed by evil cultivators to harm people.
It seems highly likely that this decline in cultivation level is related to evil cultivators.
"Lord Wang, Fellow Daoist Zou, in my opinion, this matter is very likely the work of evil cultivators."
You two might as well follow this clue and put more effort into investigating.
Once you make a discovery or find any useful clues, you can immediately send someone to find me.
I am ready to come and treat you both at any time.
Liu Siyuan gave his advice with a serious expression.
Upon hearing this, Zou Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she pondered to herself:
Could it be that this evil practitioner was also responsible for killing my son?
But ultimately, it was the son's own ignorance that led him to provoke evil cultivators.
Was it because of Wang Anyuan that his son was implicated?
If it was the son who caused the trouble, then the situation might not be too bad.
After all, her son was only at the Nascent Soul stage at the time, and the only people he could provoke were evil cultivators of the same level.
With their combined strength, they might have a way to deal with the situation.
But if Wang Anyuan gets involved, then the trouble will be much bigger.
Wang Anyuan has now cultivated to the eighth level of the Integration Stage. Anyone who could attack him would have to be at least a heretical cultivator in the Mahayana stage.
Such an existence is like Mount Tai pressing down on you, making you feel awe and fear. What should you do?
Wang Anyuan was also wondering what kind of evil cultivator was so powerful.
He has offended quite a few people over the years, but I don't recall any evil cultivators as powerful as him.
Could it be that Zou Yue got into trouble?
With her personality, she's unforgiving when she's in the right, and she might easily offend others without realizing it.