Most of those present had drunk the soup.
These people were undoubtedly poisoned.
They were unable to move easily.
However, a portion of the people, by chance, had not swallowed the soup.
Therefore, Zhou Yu stood up and said, "Those who can still move, follow me to prepare the antidote."
"Everyone from the Xie family, guard the exit. Not a single fly should get out!"
The Xie family was now completely under Zhou Yu's command!
Elder Master Xie stood behind Zhou Yu, silently offering his support.
Upon hearing this, everyone sprang into action.
Zhou Yu, along with Elder Master Xie, headed to the old mansion's medicine storage.
This place was always stocked with medicinal herbs for emergencies.
It was precisely the right time to use them!
The medicine warehouse was opened.
Zhou Yu selected a few herbs and began to decoct them in the small kitchen.
Although the equipment in the small kitchen was not as complete as in the large kitchen,
Zhou Yu had his reasons.
"This large-scale poisoning, needless to say, someone must have been behind it."
"Shi Zhenxiang has already been detained, so the perpetrator must have either colluded with the Xie family servants and tampered with the soup during transport,"
"Or it was the kitchen staff, who tampered with it at the source!"
"Therefore, the medicine we prepare later must be delivered by our own people."
Zhou Yu analyzed, while brewing the medicine, with Elder Master Xie.
This was no small matter.
Such widespread poisoning, and with a potent poison like "Smiling Half-Step Madman."
If even the slightest mistake occurred,
It could lead to the loss of a life!
Zhou Yu was racing against time.
Approximately ten minutes later.
The medicinal decoction was ready.
Zhou Yu immediately led everyone to deliver it to the main hall.
To prevent any tampering, even Elder Master Xie was among those delivering the medicine.
After several trips,
Ensuring everyone had taken the medicinal liquid,
Zhou Yu was already feeling tired.
"How is it?" Zhou Yu asked, taking Jie Yu's pulse.
Jie Yu was still shaken but nodded. "I feel alright. Doctor Zhou, can I move now?"
Zhou Yu gave an affirmative answer.
Not long after drinking the decoction, the poison had been neutralized.
The reason Zhou Yu had asked everyone not to move immediately after taking the medicine,
Was mainly because everyone's absorption rate was different.
Some absorbed it slower, and if they moved around before the poison was cleared,
They could easily succumb to it!
The Xie family then announced that everyone had been detoxified.
However, due to the shocking scene of the person who moved erratically earlier and died on the spot,
Most people, despite receiving the Xie family's news, did not dare to move rashly.
Instead, they remained seated.
Zhou Yu then discussed the perpetrator with Jie Yu.
"I've already instructed your guardians to seal the entrance, not letting even a fly out."
"After this long, the poisoner must have already destroyed the evidence."
"So now, our primary consideration is the Shi family. Don't aim for catching them red-handed; focus on finding the chain of evidence."
Zhou Yu's reasoning was clear.
When he had discovered the soup was poisoned earlier,
Zhou Yu could have apprehended people directly, which might have yielded more results.
But Zhou Yu knew that lives were at stake.
If the poisoner wasn't found and many innocent lives were lost,
That would be the primary concern. Hence, he prioritized saving lives.
Now, finding the poisoner had become a troublesome issue.
Following Zhou Yu's suggestion, the Xie family began searching the Shi family members.
Ever since Shi Lifeng saw the first person die from poisoning, her heart had been pounding.
She had secretly rejoiced.
Who would have thought.
That Zhou Yu was not poisoned and had stabilized the situation so quickly?
And had detoxified everyone!
Shi Lifeng had intended to find an excuse to leave.
But due to Zhou Yu's command,
The Xie family's gates were firmly shut.
Let alone Shi Lifeng, not even a dog was allowed to leave.
With no other choice, Shi Lifeng sat restlessly, sweat dripping from her forehead.
She prayed incessantly in her heart.
Hoping that Uncle Xie Er would be clever enough to find an opportunity to escape!
After all, when they came today,
It was Shi Lifeng who had brought Uncle Xie Er.
Many people had seen it...
The Xie family's search gradually reached Shi Lifeng.
Zhou Yu stopped in front of Shi Lifeng and detected an abnormal heartbeat.
It was beating very fast!
Despite Shi Lifeng's efforts to remain calm, her rapid heartbeat gave her away.
Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and suddenly said, "You look a bit familiar?"
Shi Lifeng's expression tensed immediately.
She forced a laugh. "Doctor Zhou, what are you joking about? We've never met before."
Shi Lifeng was not lying about this.
They had indeed never met!
Although Shi Lifeng was Zhang Deshuang's wife,
She rarely made public appearances.
She mostly stayed indoors.
How could Zhou Yu have met her?
On the other hand, Shi Lifeng had only seen a photo of Zhou Yu.
After Zhang Deshuang and Zhang Shaohua were arrested by the Dragon Group.
This was why Shi Lifeng recognized Zhou Yu in person!
"Is that so? Perhaps I'm mistaken." Zhou Yu looked her up and down, seemingly not pursuing the matter.
At this, Shi Lifeng breathed a sigh of relief.
Just as Zhou Yu turned to leave,
Shi Lifeng prepared to get up and check if Uncle Xie Er had escaped.
But suddenly.
Zhou Yu leaned closer to her again and blurted out, "No, I've really met you, in Jiangnan City."
Zhang Shaohua was Shi Lifeng's son, and naturally, his face bore many of Shi Lifeng's features.
This was why Zhou Yu felt a sense of familiarity.
Shi Lifeng felt her heart rate surge again, and she was in a terrible state!
She didn't know.
What was wrong with Zhou Yu, why was he fixated on her!
Patriarch Shi, seeing Shi Lifeng trapped, subtly pulled Zhou Yu away, trying to extricate Shi Lifeng.
"Doctor Zhou is truly joking. My younger sister married at a young age and has always lived in seclusion."
"You two surely haven't met!"
"There are always people who look alike in this world. Doctor Zhou must have mistaken someone."
Patriarch Shi's composure was clearly deeper than Shi Lifeng's.
He spoke these words with a very natural expression!
Furthermore, Shi Lifeng rarely returned to Jiangnan City.
So, everyone knew Shi Lifeng was Patriarch Shi's sister, but they didn't know who she was married to.
Therefore, Zhou Yu couldn't get any information from him.
Zhou Yu gave Shi Lifeng a deep look and ceased his questioning.
Instead, he turned and asked Elder Master Xie to investigate.
"This is the Xie family's territory. It would be quite embarrassing if we can't even find out someone's background," Zhou Yu said with a smile.
Elder Master Xie knew this was a challenge.
But he had no choice but to accept the bait!
"Don't worry, I'll find out the names of the fleas on her!"
Elder Master Xie retorted indignantly.