Ling Tian finished speaking and picked up the glass bottle again.
"This thing is a menace. Keeping it around is very dangerous. It needs to be dealt with quickly!"
So Ling Tian shook the bottle again, ensuring the insect inside was dazed, then opened the lid. Ling Tian then opened his medical kit, took out a small vial, poured the liquid inside into the bottle, and quickly sealed the cap.
The stunned insect, soaked in the liquid, suddenly woke up and desperately struggled, but it couldn't break free from the liquid. It soon sank to the bottom and stopped moving.
"Mr. Ling Tian, what is this?" Old Master Feng Jinglong asked curiously.
"Alcohol, 95% medical-grade alcohol.
Most insects fear alcohol, and so do Gu worms. They basically die upon contact.
In ancient China, people often used strong liquor to expel Gu worms from their bodies. Of course, this method is quite extravagant, and alcohol evaporates easily, making its practical use not very significant.
However, it's very effective for killing Gu worms," Ling Tian explained patiently to the patient.
"Mr. Ling Tian, so, if one is infected with Gu worms, can drinking a large amount of strong liquor kill the Gu worms in the body?"
Ling Tian rolled his eyes and gave Feng Jifei, who asked the question, a look of pity for the intellectually challenged.
"Mr. Feng, theoretically, it's possible. However, when it comes to medication, if you disregard the dosage, it's just playing games.
Although alcohol can kill Gu worms, it requires a certain concentration.
I can guarantee that before the alcohol concentration in your body reaches a level that can kill Gu worms, you will die before they do!"
Hearing Ling Tian's words, Feng Jifei awkwardly scratched his head.
"Alright, old sir, my task for today is complete. Rest well, and I'll be back the day after tomorrow for your acupuncture!"
"Alright, thank you, Dr. Ling Tian!"
Feng Jifei personally escorted Ling Tian back to his residence. Meanwhile, Old Master Feng had fallen into deep thought. He had two issues to address: how to deal with his third son, Feng Jiteng, and what kind of reward to offer Ling Tian.
...
In a luxurious hotel room in the capital of Malaysia, the sorcerer Pazhahei devoured two life essences in one gulp.
Then, he immediately began to meditate, practicing his techniques to prepare for a breakthrough.
The immense energy contained within the life essences caused his qi and blood to circulate at high speed. Pazhahei could feel a surge of energy spreading throughout his limbs and bones, making his body feel incredibly comfortable.
At this moment, he could feel the profound essence flowing through his meridians, so rich and potent.
However, at this very moment, Pazhahei suddenly felt as if his brain had been pricked by a needle!
Immediately afterward, he opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood, and the breakthrough process, which was almost complete, was abruptly interrupted!
"Ah... you bastard!"
It's important to note that for both martial artists and cultivators, breakthroughs are extremely perilous.
If the breakthrough process is violently interrupted by external forces, the consequences can range from minor meridian injuries, making future breakthroughs several times more difficult and dangerous, to severe cases where cultivation is completely lost or even death on the spot!
Pazhahei had obtained the life essences and intended to use their energy for a breakthrough. To ensure greater stability, he had even arranged for his disciple, Senno, to guard outside and protect him.
But fate, as it often does, intervened. Just then, Ling Tian killed the Gu worm with alcohol.
It's important to understand that there are two types of Gu worms. One is a very common type, controlled by the user who utilizes pheromones based on the insect's habits to attack.
The other type is known as a "natal Gu." This type of Gu worm requires the user to cultivate it within their own body, feeding it with their own blood, and even tearing off a sliver of their soul to form a close connection with the Gu worm.
This type of Gu worm, under the manipulation of the sorcerer's techniques, can perform more complex movements and attack patterns.
Sorcerers can even use secret arts to share vision and other senses with the Gu worm.
Of course, cultivating such a powerful Gu worm comes at a price. Once the Gu worm is killed, the user's soul energy will also suffer damage.
For both sorcerers and cultivators, any damage to the soul can have a significant impact on their cultivation!
Pazhahei never imagined that at such a critical moment of his cultivation, his Gu worm would be killed, and he would suffer such a severe blow!
Senno, who was guarding outside the door for his teacher, heard the screams from inside. He hesitated for a moment before finally using his door card to open the door and rush into the room.
"Teacher, what's wrong? Do you need me to get you medicine?" Almost all sorcerers are also half-doctors. They have extensive knowledge of herbs and can even treat some difficult and complex illnesses.
"Ugh, my Soul-Disturbing Gu is dead. Damn it, damn it! I will tear apart whoever killed my Soul-Disturbing Gu!" Pazhahei's eyes were bloodshot.
"Quickly go contact Feng Jiteng and ask him what happened, and who did this!"
"Yes, teacher, I'll go right away!"
Senno quickly departed, while Pazhahei rushed to circulate his energy to regulate his body.
Fortunately, he had consumed the life essences, which quickly helped him repair the injuries and illnesses within his body, especially the damaged meridians from the failed breakthrough.
However, this also meant that the life essences were wasted. The energy that could have been used for a breakthrough was entirely used to repair Pazhahei's body.
Pazhahei initially expected Senno to return quickly. However, by the time Senno returned, it was already late at night, seven to eight hours after he had vomited blood.
"What's going on? Why are you back so late!"
Pazhahei was very dissatisfied with Senno's recent performance. Many tasks had been botched by this disciple.
"Teacher, something terrible has happened! Feng Jiteng's scheme has been exposed!
Just now, the Feng family held an emergency board meeting. Feng Jiteng has been removed from all his positions within all the Feng family's enterprises!
Not only that, but that old man Feng Jinglong has also made his will. After his death, all the Feng family's assets will be managed by Feng Jifei.
The will specifically states that Feng Jiteng will not receive a single cent from the Feng family's assets, whether it be enterprises, real estate, or cash!"
Pazhahei's eyes widened as he heard this.
"Feng Jinglong, that old man, is truly ruthless. He shows no regard for father-son affection.
You go find Feng Jiteng immediately. I don't care about anything else, but he must pay us the promised reward, not a penny less!
Now I'm worried that Feng Jiteng's remaining assets will be enough to cover our reward!"