Chapter 1544: Chapter 1482: All Sides Seek Clues
Upon learning of the perilous nature of Ah Jiuās Gu poison, Wufuās heart raced rapidly, and he dropped onto a seat, lips quivering, hands trembling slightly.
"If this is a Gu insect, then Xue Dizi must have been to Miaojiang, where the toxic insects and Gu techniques are most prevalent. This Gu must have been cultivated there," Master Gui said gravely.
Wufu took a deep breath and looked at Bai Xiaobai, "What kind of Gu is it?"
Bai Xiaobai shook his head, "I canāt diagnose it right away. I need to find records similar to this piece."
"I also have some records about poisons and Gu insects. Iāll ask Ding Lai to bring them over later," Master Gui said.
Wufu bowed toward Master Gui, "Thank you very much."
Master Gui continued, "Moreover, Xue Dizi is solitary and sinister, with a venomous nature. From the trap he left behind, itās clear. Did he say anything before he died?"
"He said, if he died, I wouldnāt live either," Ah Jiuās weak voice interjected.
Wufu saw him being helped out by Xiao Li and Yuan Ye, his hair still dripping water, his face ghastly pale, and couldnāt help going over, asking urgently, "How are you doing?"
Ah Jiuās hand trembled slightly, refusing to lie down on the bed, insisting on sitting on the chair, "Iām fine for now."
Wufu wanted to persuade him to rest well first, but when his gaze swept over Ah Jiuās pallid face, he swallowed his words.
The Gu insect lurking in his body, as long as itās not extracted, is like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at any moment.
The first attack had made Ah Jiu seem frenzied. What if it happens again?
The insect, breathing in tandem with the person, also surely relies on the host, growing together. When it becomes increasingly fierce, will he be able to withstand it?
What would happen if it couldnāt be suppressed?
Wufu dared not imagine, his priority now was to gather more information quickly and remove the damned Gu insect.
"If he dies, you wouldnāt live?" Master Gui frowned, "This is bad; if so, there might be another Gu related to it in Xue Diziās body, possibly a Mother Gu. If it died with him, then your..."
Ah Jiu frowned.
"Xue Dizi turned into a pool of blood," Wufuās voice turned stiff.
Ah Jiu reached out, gripping her hand, finding it cool and clammy, murmuring hoarsely, "Donāt be scared, everything in the world has its counter. It will be found. Besides, Iām fine now."
"Iāll search now," Bai Xiaobai rushed out.
Wufu looked at Yuan Ye, "Bai Xiaobai canāt go to the Eastern Palace anymore, make the arrangements." He needed to stay by Ah Jiuās side to ensure someone could help suppress the Gu insect when it acted up.
Yuan Ye nodded.
"Gather the manpower, letās discuss sending someone to Miaojiang."
Master Gui noticed Wufu giving orders without excluding him, lips pressed tightly, then saw the unprecedented worry and urgency on her face, and sighed slightly.
Perhaps she was truly moved, hence her deep care.
Master Gui said, "Iāll also go make arrangements, see if I can find any clues from my end."
Ah Jiu cupped his hands, "Master Gui, words canāt express my gratitude for your great favor. Iāll remember this, if thereās anything you require in the future, please ask."
He wasnāt an ungrateful person; the assistance given was, no matter the reason, a kindness that should be remembered.
Master Gui nodded, cupping his hands, "Farewell!"
Wufu had someone escort him out, then dismissed the crowd and helped Ah Jiu into the room to rest.