since you've agreed, let's sign a contract first and make an initial payment." With that, Xiao Yu sat quietly on the sofa inside the room.The manager Wang could see the anger in the eyes of this midd...Chapter 367: Poison Medicine

"Xiyu, isn't the deathcamas considered poison"

Song Hushan thought back to when he had eaten Xiyu's hot pot dish and couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

Not only Song Hushan, even Zhang Dahuai had once eaten Xiyu's hot pot dish. If deathcamas was included in the ingredients, why did they not show any adverse effects And why would anyone put poison in food anyway They were also puzzled at that moment.

"Haha, in our traditional Chinese medicine perspective, all herbal medicines can be both good medicine and poison. It's just about how well you use them. Even if it’s a tonic, improper usage could turn it into lethal poison. The deathcamas is no exception; when used properly, not only does it serve as life-saving medicine, but also functions as seasoning. Combined with other herbs, it can even become an important component of tonics."

After hearing Song Hushan's question, Xiao Yü explained to him.

In his view, the line between poison and good medicine was very thin; he could even make ginseng lethal. But for others, deathcamas was different because they wouldn't allow its use under any circumstances tomorrow.

After all, there would be many retired cadres and national leaders attending tomorrow, so the food inspection would be extremely strict.

Hearing Xiao Yü's words, both of them nodded thoughtfully. Zhang Dahuai didn't know much about these things either; he made hot pot dishes according to a set procedure. However, they knew that following Xiao Yü's method wouldn’t work tomorrow. They trusted Xiao Yü wouldn't harm them, but others might not.

"Alright then, we'll make it the way Dahuai does tomorrow! Too bad for them if they don't get to taste it. When we have time later, let Xiyu make some for us to enjoy ourselves! I've been craving hot pot dishes for two days!" After a moment's consideration, Song Hushan said to Xiao Yü.

Seeing the longing look on Song Hushan's face, Xiao Yü helplessly shook his head. He knew that Song Hushan had tasted all kinds of rare delicacies but was particularly fond of hot pot dishes.

"Wait a minute, hot pot dish...hot pot dish..." Thinking about how much Song Hushan loved the hot pot dish, Xiao Yü suddenly came up with an idea.

"Haha...... I get it now. No wonder......" Suddenly, Xiao Yü burst out laughing and said.

"What’s wrong with Xiyu (third brother)"

"Yes! Xiao Yu, what’s wrong with you"

Seeing Xiao Yu sitting on the sofa laughing to himself, Song Hushan, Zhang Dahai, and Yun Xi all looked at him curiously and asked.

"I finally understand why Uncle Song and Brother don’t have any hidden injuries in their meridians. It’s because they often eat large pot dishes! I used to say that large pot dishes have the effect of consolidating the fundamentals and nurturing the body. In fact, the herbs in them also nourish the meridians!"

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Xiao Yu stopped laughing and told them.

At first, since Xiao Yu had never encountered practitioners of inner alchemy before, he neglected the other effect of large pot dishes. It wasn’t until now that he remembered it when talking about large pot dishes.

Practitioners of inner alchemy usually have some hidden injuries in their meridians. Some famous traditional Chinese medicine experts would prescribe tonic herbs to nourish and repair these hidden injuries in the meridians.

The herbs in this large pot dish also had this effect, but because it took taste into account, its efficacy was somewhat reduced. However, if consumed over a long period of time, the effects were still quite good.

Thinking about this, Xiao Yu understood why his grandpa included ingredients like Fracture-Intestine Grass in the large pot dish he taught him. If it were only for taste, several other herbs could achieve similar results, but Grandpa insisted on using Fracture-Intestine Grass.

It turned out that despite being a toxic herb, when used properly, Fracture-Intestine Grass can stimulate the meridians and dantian. It would make their meridians and dantian more resilient.

Although this Fracture-Intestine Grass was considered an unremarkable auxiliary ingredient in this large pot dish, its effect was significant. With this herb included, not only did the taste of the large pot dish improve, but it also enhanced the efficacy of all other herbs within, thus increasing the medicinal value of the large pot dish.

After hearing Xiao Yu’s words, both Song Hushan and Zhang Dahai showed a hint of understanding on their faces. They hadn’t imagined that their love for this large pot dish could have such an effect.

"Xiaoyu, so does that mean that Ye哥 (Brother Ye) and the others can also eat large pot dishes" After pondering for a moment, Song Hushan asked Xiao Yu.

"Hmm... Because they’ve practiced inner alchemy for a long time, any injuries in their meridians have become stubborn old ailments. They should first take my prescribed medicine. Of course, eating this large pot dish is also fine! Once their meridian injuries are healed, when they practice inner alchemy again, regularly consuming large pot dishes can prevent new injuries from occurring!"

Hearing Song Hushan’s question, Xiao Yu thought for a moment and then explained to him.

"Oh!" Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, Song Hushan nodded with understanding.

Zhang Dahai also nodded knowingly upon hearing Xiao Yu's words. Even though he could cook big pot dishes, he knew that these dishes belonged to the category of herbal medicine cuisine and were just more delicious than regular herbal medicine. Long-term use would strengthen the body and replenish its essence, but as for other benefits, he truly didn't know; his master never told him when teaching him.

"It's getting late, Xiao Yu, you should rest early too, I'll pick you up tomorrow!" After chatting a bit more in the living room, Song Hushan checked his watch and saw that it was quite late. He then said to Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu and Yunxi sent them out to the gate of the villa. When they saw the two getting farther away, they returned to the villa.

At this time, only Yunxi and Xiao Yu were left in the villa. Since that night in the deep sea when they slept together in one room, for these two days, they have been sleeping together. Although Xiao Yu had explored every inch of Yunxi's body, they hadn't crossed the last boundary yet.

Although they've slept together for several nights, when only the two of them were left in the villa, Yunxi still felt a bit shy. So when Xiao Yu looked at her, Yunxi blushed slightly and ran upstairs.

The next day, at 5:30 am, Song Hushan and Zhang Dahai arrived at Xiao Yu's villa, but seeing that Xiao Yu’s villa was still in darkness, they didn't disturb him.

About ten minutes later, the light in Xiao Yu's villa came on. After waiting for another ten minutes or so, Song Hushan, Zhang Dahai and Zhou Ruying got off their car to come to the door of the villa and rang the bell.

Moments later, Xiao Yu opened the door and let them in. Today, Xiao Yu was wearing a brown Zhongshan suit, while Yunxi wore a cheongsam. Yunxi's temperament with a cheongsam made her look like an elegant beauty from another era, making Zhou Ruying and others feel enlightened, and they couldn’t help but praise silently.

"Yunxi, you look really beautiful!" After entering the house, Zhou Ruying walked over and said while holding Yunxi's hand.

"How could I be as pretty as Aunt Zhou! Aunt Zhou is truly beautiful!" Hearing Zhou Ruying's words, Yunxi shyly smiled and replied.

“Aunt Zhou!” Xiao Yu also approached and called out to Zhou Ruying.

“Haha, didn't expect that my little brother from a few days ago would now be one generation younger. Changes are really fast! But I feel like Xiao Yu is destined to have something with us, indeed it's true, and the connection is quite deep!”

Hearing Xiao Yu’s words, Zhou Ruying laughed softly as she looked at him.

"Hm What's going on Why are they a generation apart" Zhang Dahan asked, puzzled upon hearing their terms of address.

Last night when Xiao Yu called Song Huashan in that manner, he hadn't paid attention. Now, upon hearing Zhou Ruoying’s words, he remembered the change in Xiao Yu's way of addressing Song Huashan and Zhou Ruoying.

"Hehe, it's like this, Xiao Yu’s father is Zhao Lingyun. You should know who Zhao Lingyun is! Zhao Lingyun is our big brother, so......" Upon hearing Zhang Dahan's words, since he wasn't an outsider, Song Huashan began to explain to him.

"What Zhao Lingyun The first person in charge of the Thirteenth Division......is my third younger brother’s father" When Zhang Dahan heard Song Huashan's words, his mouth immediately exclaimed in shock!

Ever since he entered the Thirteenth Division, he had already known about Zhao Lingyun. Although Zhao Lingyun died over twenty years ago, he still possessed unparalleled influence within the Thirteenth Division; some of the elders there remained there due to promises made to Zhao Lingyun. He never expected Xiao Yu to be Zhao Lingyun’s son. At this thought, Zhang Dahan sighed.

His master probably wanted him to protect the Xiao family for this reason! And he had already heard about what happened two days ago; his master took full responsibility for everything that transpired.

In addition, Song Huashan and others also took on this responsibility. He originally secretly wondered how it was possible for Song Huashan to take the blame, but why would Ye Fei and others take on the responsibility as well It seemed strange. But after hearing what Song Huashan said, Zhang Dahan immediately understood the situation.

"It's time, let's go!" After glancing at his watch, Song Huashan told them.

Several people replied and walked outwards; usually always in military uniforms, today Zhang Dahan wore a black Zhongshan suit. Although he was wearing the Zhongshan suit, it still gave off an imposing feeling, which should be the unique character brought about by his years of being a soldier.

"Where's Xiaoyu Why haven't I seen him" When Xiao Yu reached the doorway and noticed only Song Huashan and Zhou Ruoying but not their son, he couldn’t help asking.

"Xiaoyu is still in the car; the nanny is taking care of his sleep," Zhou Ruoying told Xiao Yu.

Following Zhang Dahan into his car, Song Huashan and others got into another vehicle and drove out of the villa community.

In Beijing at 6 am in the morning, it was still pitch black outside. Normally heavily congested roads had only a few cars scattered here and there; this bustling metropolis, rarely showing signs of tranquility, now presented moments of peace. Xiao Yu’s car arrived smoothly outside the Great Hall.(To be continued...) commotion, Li Shi Qing and he didn't hesitate at all but rushed into the great array formation immediately. At that time, those who entered Xiao Yu's large array formation had no intention of survivi...