At this moment, Old Master Li Huiying also learned of the matter, his face ashen.
"Li Biao!"
"Patriarch! I am here."
The man named Li Biao was very capable. Ling Tian could tell he was a martial artist; his aura was very similar to Uncle Yi's.
"Take this item to Jiangshan City University of Technology, find Professor Chen, and have him see what this thing is all about!"
"Yes, Patriarch!"
Li Biao took a metal box, wrapped the jade pendant in layers of material, placed it in the box, and left immediately.
Following this, the entire Li family was thrown into a frenzy.
They procured several more radiation detectors and began their search. All facilities in the hospital, including the Old Master's residence and his frequently used items, were inspected one by one.
The clothes the Old Master had recently worn were also taken away and burned. Even the bed in the ward was removed and incinerated.
Fortunately, after a series of checks, everyone found that the problem was not significant. Apart from a slight excess of radiation in a few of the Old Master's personal garments, everything else was safe.
Three hours later, the detection results came back from Jiangshan City University of Technology.
They discovered a tiny piece of cobalt, the size of a needle tip, inside the gold-inlaid jade Buddha pendant.
Cobalt is a very strong radioactive element, primarily used as a radiation source in radiotherapy equipment.
Professor Chen of Jiangshan City University of Technology cut open the Buddha pendant with a machine and found that a small piece of cobalt element, the size of a needle tip, was embedded within the gold-inlaid chain.
If the jade pendant were not opened and its chain cut, this item would never have been discovered.
However, this small piece had been around for several decades, so its radioactivity was not as strong. Coupled with the fact that the metal chain and the jade itself could absorb some of the radiation, the radiation released by this item was not as fierce.
Even so, wearing this item long-term was undoubtedly like carrying a ticking time bomb!
The Old Master was moved to a new ward, with all new furnishings.
Several of the Li family's children and some of Old Master Li's trusted confidants gathered by the bedside.
The Old Master rested with his eyes closed on the bed, listening as Li Qiuyang reported on the detection results of the Buddha pendant.
At this time, Ling Tian's identity was also investigated and reported to the Old Master.
Li Huiying and Wang Chunfeng were of similar age and were both prominent figures in Jiangshan City's business circles.
The two had an acquaintance but not a deep friendship; they were more like nodding acquaintances, appreciating each other from afar.
When Old Master Li heard that Ling Tian had pulled Wang Chunfeng back from the brink of death, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Alas, that Wang Chunfeng is so lucky, getting there first. I have granddaughters too."
Everyone couldn't help but chuckle; the Old Master was showing his appreciation for talent.
"Dad, this matter cannot just end here. The nature of this incident is too serious; it's practically murder! We cannot let that old scoundrel Cong Longhai go!" Li Qiuyang said fiercely.
Cong Longhai was a renowned figure in Jiangzhou's business community.
He was in finance, and his investment company had assets worth hundreds of billions.
Moreover, he was adept at networking and possessed extensive connections; he was also the vice-chairman of the Jiangzhou Chamber of Commerce.
On the surface, he was a very good friend of Old Master Li Huiying, otherwise, he wouldn't have sent such a birthday gift to the Old Master during his birthday celebration.
The enterprises of both sides had collaborated several times, and the cooperation process had been smooth.
However, Cong Longhai later proposed to invest in Huiying Real Estate Group, which the Old Master refused.
This was not an unusual occurrence; Huiying Real Estate Group had excellent performance, and many people wanted to invest and share in its profits. Furthermore, Cong Longhai himself was in investments, so it was normal for him to want to invest in Huiying Real Estate Group.
Later, Cong Longhai acted as if nothing had happened and did not again propose to invest.
But the Li family never expected that knowing a person's face but not their heart, Cong Longhai would resort to such a despicable method to poison the Old Master.
Currently, with Old Master Li Huiying at the helm, the Li family could operate stably. However, if the Old Master were truly assassinated, the Li family would be leaderless, and Cong Longhai could then intervene.
"This matter certainly isn't over! That old fellow Cong Longhai wishes I would die sooner, so I will live well to show him. Keep this matter confidential for now; even if you encounter Cong Longhai, pretend nothing has happened! Once I recover, I will find an opportunity to get back at him!" Li Huiying said with a cold expression.
"It's been turbulent lately; that old man from the Wang family was also almost killed. This divine doctor Ling Tian is no simple person; you must all build a good relationship with him. Furthermore, Ling Tian can serve as a bridge between us and the Wang family. We can cooperate with the Wang family and make them our allies."
"But, Dad, I heard that the Wang family has split, and Bai Guanghai also holds shares in some of the Wang family's industries..." Liu Cheng said worriedly from the side.
"Heh heh, when I say cooperate with the Wang family, I mean cooperate with Ling Tian, not with other members of the Wang family. Do you understand now? The others are not worthy!"
"Yes, Father!"
...
After Ling Tian and Old Man Jin had a sumptuous lunch, they returned to the ward.
Li Huiying sat on the bed, looking at Ling Tian with a look of relief.
"Divine Doctor Ling Tian, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I, this old man, probably wouldn't have known how I was dying."
"You flatter me, elder. Healing the sick and saving lives is what I should do."
"Good, good. That old fellow Wang really has good judgment. I have two granddaughters, and each is more beautiful than Wang's granddaughter. Why don't you consider one?" Old Master Li joked suddenly.
Ling Tian gave a helpless wry smile. This old man was truly disrespectful in his old age.
"Elder, you jest. My fiancée and I have a very good relationship."
"Haha, it was just a joke. Divine Doctor Ling Tian, do you have any other treatment plans for my illness?"
Ling Tian thought for a moment and said, "The damage caused by this radiation, in our traditional Chinese medicine, is considered a type of heat toxin. I can use acupuncture to remove some of the damage from your body. Additionally, I will prescribe two more doses of Chinese medicine for you. If you persist in taking them, it will effectively control the spread of cancer cells."
"Alright, I'll trouble you then."
"You are too kind!"
Ling Tian asked for paper and a pen and wrote two prescriptions. At this time, Doctor Xue Shuanglin took the prescriptions. Ling Tian explained to him in detail that one prescription was for strengthening the foundation and supporting vitality. The Old Master had been suffering from illness for a long time, undergone chemotherapy, and been exposed to radioactive materials; his body was now quite weak. If he didn't replenish and strengthen his body properly, he might not even survive the subsequent treatments. The other prescription was effective in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.