Chapter 6: Changing the Prescription

As the pill entered his abdomen, Liu An felt a refreshing sensation, as if his entire body had lightened considerably.

The medicinal effect was quite good!

It seemed that Ye Yuan had indeed changed his ways, actually giving him a high-grade Heart-Protecting Pill. At this moment, Liu An felt he had been measuring others with his own petty yardstick.

"How do you feel, brave sir?" Ye Yuan asked with a full smile.

Liu An cupped his hands and said with some gratitude, "Thank you, Young Master Ye. I was too rash; I hope you'll forgive my impertinence. But let's return to the main topic. Forgive my ignorance, but I've never heard of any Seven-Colored Flowing Cloud Python."

Liu An hadn't forgotten his mission; once his injury healed, he immediately brought the conversation back on track.

The earlier commotion had diverted everyone's attention, and they had indeed forgotten about this. Now that Liu An brought it up again, everyone suddenly realized and once again cast contemptuous glances at Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan smiled faintly and said, "Actually, the Seven-Colored Flowing Cloud Python is a variant of the Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python. However, Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Pythons are common, while Seven-Colored ones are rare. Snakes are yin in nature, so most snake venoms are yin-toxic. Yet a few variants become yang-toxic, and the Seven-Colored Flowing Cloud Python is one of them. In appearance, it differs little from the Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python; it is called Seven-Colored because there is a seven-colored flower on the skin at its seven-inch spot."

"The Flowing Cloud Python is large. When facing it head-on, this brave sir couldn't see the seven-colored flower at its seven-inch spot, so naturally he couldn't distinguish between the Seven-Colored and Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Pythons. However, the venom of these two beasts is one yin and one yang. If you use a method for yin-toxin to treat yang-toxin, it would naturally harm this brave sir."

As soon as Ye Yuan finished, Qian Miao frowned.

Ye Yuan's explanation sounded plausible, with no apparent flaws. If the strong man had indeed been poisoned by yang-toxin, his treatment method would indeed have harmed him.

But Qian Miao knew too well what Ye Yuan was capable of. How could he know about a beast that even he himself had never heard of? Even if he knew the beast, how could he tell that the strong man's poison was different from that of the Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python?

"Hmph, even if there is such a thing as a Seven-Colored Flowing Cloud Python, why are the symptoms of his poisoning exactly the same as those of the Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python?" Qian Miao snorted coldly.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "What's strange about that? The Seven-Colored and Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Pythons are of the same lineage, so the symptoms after poisoning are naturally similar. But only similar. Brave sir, try pressing seven inches below your armpit."

The strong man looked bewildered, but after Qian Miao nodded, he measured and pressed seven inches below his armpit.

He didn't press hard, but his face immediately contorted in pain, and then he spat out a mouthful of blood.

As the blood hit the ground, a foul stench assailed the nostrils, causing dizziness—clearly highly toxic.

"This..." Qian Miao was greatly surprised. The venom of the Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python was not uncommon, so he had recognized it with a brief diagnosis. But as far as he knew, the venom of the Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python could never cause such a reaction.

Although the venom of the Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python was potent, it was far less霸道.

Ye Yuan frowned slightly and ordered, "Someone, clean this up."

In the past, such an order would likely have gone unheeded. But under the current circumstances, two servants immediately came in to clean up.

These people were evidently accustomed to handling such things and soon had the floor spotless.

Qian Miao's expression shifted between uncertainty and determination. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, "Yuan'er, in your opinion, how should the venom of the Seven-Colored Flowing Cloud Python be treated?"

By saying this, he tacitly admitted his earlier misdiagnosis. But in front of so many people, he naturally couldn't apologize to a junior, so he spoke somewhat euphemistically.

Moreover, his address to Ye Yuan had subtly changed; calling him 'Yuan'er' showed more closeness. Given his status, this form of address was certainly appropriate.

Even so, his words stirred a commotion among the crowd.

"Yin-toxin is treated with yang, and yang-toxin naturally with yin. Uncle Qian has a deep understanding of pharmacology; the earlier prescription was not fundamentally wrong, just needing to replace the yang-natured herbs with yin ones. Biliu Grass and Zhuhun Sand are neutral, while Iron Wind Eagle is yang, and eagles overcome snakes. For Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python venom, that prescription was best. Now, simply replace the Iron Wind Eagle's inner core with that of a Lightning Weasel. Of course, the venom of the Seven-Colored Flowing Cloud Python is more intense, so adding some Extreme Yin Mandrake would be better."

Ye Yuan spoke confidently, appearing fully assured. Most importantly, his reasoning was sound, and anyone knowledgeable in pharmacology could not refute his words.

Lü'er looked at her young master beside her, feeling that he was exceptionally handsome today.

"Master... Master Qian, is what he said reliable?" the strong man asked hesitantly.

Qian Miao glanced at the strong man and shook his head with a wry smile, "To be honest, I'm not entirely sure now. But from the toxic blood you just spat out, it indeed doesn't seem like the venom of the Seven-Killing Flowing Cloud Python."

"B-but is his method feasible? What if it kills me?"

It wasn't that the strong man didn't trust the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion; it was that Ye Yuan's past reputation was too notorious. This preconception made it impossible for him to trust Ye Yuan.

Now, the poison in his body was entirely based on Ye Yuan's words, with no way to verify truth or falsehood. How could he not feel uneasy?

Qian Miao gave another wry smile, "I don't know either. But I think his method is worth a try. What do you think?"

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and prepare the medicine! Do you want the patient to die from the poison?" At that moment, a thunderous voice rang out. Everyone looked toward the door, where a burly man strode in briskly.

"Yes, Patriarch." The servant beside Qian Miao immediately responded and hurried off.

The newcomer was none other than Ye Hang.

"Father."

"Patriarch."

Ye Yuan and Qian Miao each greeted Ye Hang.

Ye Hang approached Ye Yuan, nodded slightly, and cast a look of approval and satisfaction. Smiling, he said, "I told you to study the way of alchemy during this time. It seems you've truly changed your ways, settling down to finish the books I gave you. Very good."

Without waiting for Ye Yuan to reply, he turned to the strong man and said, "Young man, my son is right. You were indeed poisoned by a Seven-Colored Flowing Cloud Python, not a Seven-Killing one. This beast is very rare, so even Old Qian didn't recognize it. My apologies. His prescription is correct; just take it as directed. If anything goes wrong, the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion will take full responsibility. What do you say?"

Ye Hang held a very high status throughout the Qin Kingdom; he was rarely seen here and could hardly be consulted for medical treatment. Now that he personally came forward to vouch, the strong man had no more doubts.

It seemed that although the young master of the Ye family was a bit of a playboy, he wasn't as exaggerated as the rumors suggested—at least he had real talent.