If Yu Chengyang had taken the Thousand-Flower and Hundred-Dewey Pill from the start, there would have been no problem. Even if he was poisoned, it wouldn't have had a significant impact on his body. He would have recovered after a period of rest.
However, the other party didn't follow Qi Rong's arrangement, and the result was extremely dangerous!
Fortunately, Qi Rong still managed to feed him the Thousand-Flower and Hundred-Dewey Pill.
Because of this, Imperial Physician Zhang glanced at Yun Xi and nodded solemnly at Qi Rong:
"Your Highness, please rest assured. Although the Thousand-Flower and Hundred-Dewey Pill of Divine Physician Baizhu can't directly counteract this kind of poison, at least Young Master Yu's life is saved. As long as the antidote is taken as soon as possible, it is believed that there won't be any serious damage to Young Master Yu's body!"
As for the others, even if they took the antidote within seven hours, it was hard to say!
It was said that Divine Physician Baizhu had left the capital last night. Being used to a carefree life, no one probably knew his whereabouts at the moment.
Moreover, it was said that making the Thousand-Flower and Hundred-Dewey Pill was very time-consuming. It would take at least a month to make one.
But for those poisoned by the Mysterious-Trace Incense, they must take the antidote within seven hours, or their lives would be in danger. If they survived after seven hours, the damage caused by the toxin to their bodies would almost be irreversible.
Even if they took the antidote later, it would be difficult to expel the previous toxins. They could only recuperate slowly!
How could Qi Rong not understand what Imperial Physician Zhang said?
He was poisoned by the Mysterious-Trace Incense and the poison flared up after seven hours. He should have died without a doubt at that time, but because his body was naturally resistant to poison, the damage caused by the toxin on him was reduced.
Later, he sent people to find the antidote and had the opportunity to clear all the toxins from his body. However, because Yun Xi was attacked on the Long Field at that time, he delayed the best treatment time in order to save her.
Coupled with his non-stop journey day and night and the fight with the people from the Rakshasa Gate, the spread of the remaining toxins in his body was accelerated.
Therefore, until yesterday, there was still some residual poison in his body, which was resolved by the Thousand-Flower and Hundred-Dewey Pill that Yun Xi had begged for.
And his seemingly inferior performance on the arena just now was just a part of the plan, deliberately to numb the opponent's nerves and delay the time.
What he never expected was that Yun Xi would actually break into the arena to protect him!
He was extremely delighted in his heart, but because Ke Keqin raised his knife at Yun Xi, he decided to start killing!
Recalling all these situations, Qi Rong pulled his thoughts back to reality and said to Imperial Physician Zhang in a determined tone:
"We will definitely find the antidote within seven hours!"
Imperial Physician Zhang looked surprised. However, looking at Qi Rong's arrogant expression, he strangely believed that the other party indeed had this ability!
Glancing at the current chaotic situation, Imperial Physician Zhang bowed solemnly to Qi Rong and said:
"Then we will await Your Highness's good news!"
Yun Xi looked at the officials and their relatives who were kneeling in front of the emperor, constantly accusing Ke Keqin and forcing the Third Prince Yuan Zhen to take out the antidote. She couldn't help but frown and look at Qi Rong.
"What do you plan to do?"
She roughly guessed that this matter was planned by Qi Rong, but she didn't know to what extent Qi Rong had gone.
Judging from Qi Rong's usual rough and ruthless style of doing things, as long as he achieved his goal, he might not even care about other people's lives!
Seeing Yun Xi's pretty face almost wrinkled into a bun, Qi Rong reached out and gently smoothed the wrinkles between her eyebrows. He couldn't help but scold softly:
"Don't frown. You look so ugly!"
Yun Xi opened her mouth slightly, stunned.
At this time, this guy was still concerned about her looks? His good friend was out of danger, but the others were still struggling on the verge of death!
Looking at Qi Rong like this, Yun Xi couldn't help but feel a faint worry in her heart.
What exactly did Qi Rong think about the lives of those people?
"Aren't you going to care about them anymore?!"
Yun Xi couldn't help but glare at Qi Rong and then looked at the emperor who was obviously in a complete mess on the high platform and the gloomy Empress Dowager.
She was very afraid that if things dragged on like this, it wouldn't do Qi Rong any good. After all, he had just killed ten of Ke Keqin's warriors on the grounds that they had smeared poison on their weapons.
It was obvious that he was the only one who knew the truth.
However, in this situation, he not only didn't stop the competition but also someone was poisoned!
If someone died, it was inevitable that people wouldn't blame him!
Facing Yun Xi's eager gaze, Qi Rong just lifted his lips and actually had the intention to tease her:
"Do you think I should save them?"
Then his gaze swept over those officials and their female relatives who were wailing because their sons were poisoned, as well as the Third Prince Yuan Zhen. A cold smile suddenly curled up on his lips:
"Let him kowtow for a while longer and then we'll talk."
Anyway, as long as Yu Chengyang was okay, he didn't even consider the lives of other people.
After all, he had his own reasons for making such a ranking.
Those families had been duplicitous during the palace coup and had all defected to become Qi Hong's lackeys.
Now, with such a good opportunity, he always had to teach those people a lesson!
Looking at Qi Rong who was so calm and composed, Yun Xi suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
This guy had clearly caused such a mess, but why did he still look like an outsider, staying aloof from it all?
On the contrary, she was so frightened that her heart was pounding. She was afraid that Qi Rong would set himself on fire and couldn't escape the blame!
"The Third Prince Ke Keqin's head is already bleeding from kowtowing. If he keeps kowtowing like this, he will die!"
Suddenly seeing Qi Rong's face turn dark, Yun Xi immediately remembered that the other party was a jealous man. She quickly defended herself:
"I definitely don't want to save him. I just don't want you to get into trouble! You should understand what I'm saying, right?!"
As long as his goal was achieved, he mustn't go too far.
Once the emperor was pushed into a corner, he naturally wouldn't easily spare Qi Rong. No matter whether he cared or not, it would bring him a lot of trouble!
"Since you've personally admitted that you're so worried about me, then I'll be kind enough to save them."
Qi Rong winked at Yun Xi and showed a bright smile.
Hearing Qi Rong's annoying words, Yun Xi couldn't help but roll her eyes. She immediately reached out and covered his mouth, afraid that his bright smile would hurt some people's eyes!
For example, the emperor, or the Empress Dowager...
This guy was really incredibly bold. She shouldn't have rushed onto the arena in a hurry to "save" him before!
Unexpectedly, while she was extremely anxious in her heart, it was just a game that this guy was playing!
It was simply so infuriating that it made her feel suffocated!
Qi Rong smiled and scraped Yun Xi's nose. Then he pulled down her hand covering his mouth, strode up to the emperor, and said loudly:
"Brother Emperor, since the Third Prince has always refused to admit that he poisoned anyone, why don't we send someone to search his current residence in the capital? Maybe we can find a clue?"
As soon as Qi Rong said this, it was obvious that he had already determined Ke Keqin's crime.
Originally, the emperor didn't want such "internal strife", but after hearing Qi Rong's words, officials like Grand Tutor Yu and others all agreed and said:
"His Highness the Prince of Xian is right. Please, Your Majesty, send someone to search immediately. If we can find the antidote, our people will be saved!"