"What? Poisoned by Gu?"
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Youwei looked shocked and said, "Team Leader Shen, you must have made a mistake, right?"
"Of course I didn't make a mistake. They were indeed poisoned by Gu."
Shen Lang said, "In modern film and television dramas and novels, Gu is described as incredibly magical, killing without a trace. Actually, Gu isn't that mysterious. They are just some invisible tiny insects. Gu Masters raise these insects and then find opportunities to attack people."
"There are two ways to attack enemies with Gu insects. The first is to mix Gu insects into a person's food for them to eat. This doesn't require much skill. However, the second method is much more terrifying. The attacker can make the Gu insects penetrate the enemy's skin, truly making them impossible to guard against."
Shen Lang glanced at a poisoned diner again and said, "I didn't make a mistake. They were poisoned by Gu insects, placed in their food and eaten while they were dining. Because Gu insects are microorganisms, ordinary CT scans cannot detect their presence, leading people to naturally believe it's food poisoning."
"This..."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Youwei looked shocked and said, "Team Leader Shen, what you're saying is too mystical. I can't accept it all at once. But I want to ask you, since you know they're poisoned by Gu insects, can you cure them?"
"Of course, it's not that big of a problem, is it?"
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Give me two minutes, and I'll have them back to normal."
"What? Only two minutes?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Youwei asked curiously, "Team Leader Shen, do you have any special methods?"
"When I was eighteen, I went to the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains and met a girl in Miao attire. We fell in love, and during that time, I taught her my medical skills, and she also taught me Gu techniques."
Shen Lang smiled at Yu Youwei and said, "Besides teaching me Gu techniques, she also gave me a priceless treasure capable of curing all Gu poisons. Seven years have passed, and it's time to test if this treasure is as magical as she claimed."
Speaking of which, Shen Lang took out a fist-sized ball from his pocket. It was made of blood jade, with many densely packed small holes and many characters that Yu Youwei didn't recognize at all.
"Team Leader Shen, what is this?"
Seeing the blood jade ball, Yu Youwei was full of curiosity.
"This is called the Blood Cry Record, the supreme treasure of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains."
Shen Lang said to Yu Youwei, then held the Blood Cry Record in his right hand and murmured the words on it. As Shen Lang's voice echoed, the Blood Cry Record erupted in a red light, almost blinding Yu Youwei and Chu Ling'er's eyes.
As the Blood Cry Record emitted a dazzling red light, the dozen or so patients in the ward let out painful roars, and then their mouths opened.
The moment their mouths opened, strange-looking insects crawled out, then spread their wings and flew towards the Blood Cry Record. They burrowed into the small holes and exploded, turning into blood mist and dissipating.
As all the Gu insects exploded within the Blood Cry Record, Shen Lang stopped chanting the mysterious words on it, let out a slow breath, and put the Blood Cry Record away.
After Shen Lang put away the Blood Cry Record, the dozen or so patients who had been lying in bed in agony, even unconscious, were no longer in pain. They were lucid and completely normal.
"Okay, we're fine?"
The dozen or so patients looked shocked, unable to believe that their bodies had recovered so quickly. When they looked at Shen Lang, their eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.
"Miracle doctor, a miracle doctor!"
Everyone got out of bed and, with grateful expressions, said to Shen Lang, "Thank you, miracle doctor, for saving our lives!"
"Haha, you're too kind, everyone. You're fine, you can leave."
Shen Lang looked at the dozen or so patients who had recovered and smiled, "You must have seen it just now. You weren't poisoned by food, but by Gu insects. So, I hope you can vouch for the restaurant."
"Miracle doctor, don't worry, we understand. We won't extort the restaurant. We will explain the situation to the Wu Guards."
Among these people, those who were lucid had personally witnessed Shen Lang drawing the insects out of their bodies. Therefore, they knew Shen Lang was telling the truth, and the matter truly had nothing to do with the restaurant's food. Naturally, they couldn't stand by and slander or extort the restaurant.
Moreover, Yu Youwei, a Wu Guard, was present. Even if they wanted to lie, they wouldn't dare.
"Alright, thank you then."
Shen Lang cupped his fists towards everyone and said, after which he let everyone leave.
"It's resolved just like that?"
Chu Ling'er was surprised that the matter was resolved so quickly and looked at Shen Lang in shock.
"This matter is only half resolved. The other half hasn't been dealt with yet, as we haven't found the person who poisoned the diners or the mastermind behind them."
Shen Lang smiled and said, "The reason they targeted the restaurant's diners must be to ruin your restaurant. Do you have any competitors recently?"
"Yes, the 'First Floor' opposite 'Jiangnan Renjia'."
Chu Ling'er said, "'First Floor' is a high-end restaurant. It's been open for half a year, but its business has always been inferior to 'Jiangnan Renjia'. And their owner, Pan Dapang, has tried to sabotage us countless times because of this. But in the past, he only complained anonymously about hygiene and fire safety violations. I didn't expect him to resort to such dirty tricks this time. It's truly shameless."
"Forget it, but this time I will not let them off. I will make Pan Dapang pay."
Chu Ling'er's face was filled with anger, wishing she could beat Pan Dapang up right now to vent her frustration.
"Pan Dapang?"
Hearing the name, Yu Youwei's expression slightly changed, and she said, "I know this person. Not only does he frequently overcharge outsiders and get repeatedly complained about, but he also ruthlessly suppresses his competitors. If this matter is really related to him, I will definitely not let him get away with it this time."
"Youwei, now that the truth of this matter is largely clear, can you remove the seal on 'Jiangnan Renjia' first?"
After Yu Youwei finished speaking, Shen Lang smiled and said to her.
"The seal can be removed, but Team Leader Shen, you must first catch the person who used Gu and obtain evidence that Pan Dapang instigated them. Otherwise, even if I have the restaurant unsealed, can you guarantee that the attacker won't strike a second time?"
Yu Youwei's considerations were very thorough. She said, "This problem must be solved once and for all. I don't recommend unsealing the restaurant until the perpetrator is caught."
"This..."
Yu Youwei's words made a lot of sense. Shen Lang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Since you've said so, it seems I have to step in and resolve it myself. Alright, I promise you, I will resolve this matter perfectly."