Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 388 - 408: May I Observe and Learn? _1

Chapter 388: Chapter 408: May I Observe and Learn? _1

Been in contact with ancient tombs?

Han Yuanli frowned and answered, "My father is an archaeologist, and he has been dealing with ancient tombs all his life. What do you mean by asking this?"

Lin Chen changed his wording and said with a smile, "What I’m asking is, has the old sir been inside a newly excavated, undeveloped ancient tomb within a month before the onset of his illness, or even had direct contact with the ancient coffin inside the tomb?"

When Lin Chen said this, Han Yuanli’s expression changed slightly, and he already vaguely guessed the meaning of Lin Chen’s questioning.

His father’s illness might have been caused by the ancient coffin in the tomb!

Mr. Gong’s expression was somewhat strange. He glanced at Lin Chen, frowned as if thinking, but couldn’t grasp the point.

Han Xuecheng pondered and weakly nodded, "Yes, a vast underground tomb complex was discovered in Dongyuan Province. It was discovered by local farmers and reported. Then our team went down into the burial chamber to investigate. I did indeed touch the ancient coffin, but I was wearing gloves, and it was about twenty days before I started feeling uncomfortable... "

As Han Xuecheng said this, Han Yuanli’s expression became even more agitated and rushed. He turned to Lin Chen and asked, "Sir, are you saying that my father’s illness is related to his contact with the ancient coffin in the tomb?"

Lin Chen nodded and said, "Old sir’s illness is actually not complicated. He might have accidentally inhaled Blood Corpse Bug eggs in the ancient tomb, through breathing or other ways. The eggs have grown inside the old sir, feeding on his Qi and blood. As the Blood Corpse Bugs grow larger, their consumption of Qi and blood also accelerates, causing a rapid decline in the person’s health."

"Looking at the old sir’s condition, the Blood Corpse Bug should have matured and is now inside his belly, consuming large amounts of nutrients. That’s why the old sir is so skinny. If nothing is done to contain them, the bugs will become agitated and increasingly aggressive when they don’t get enough nutrients."

Han Yuanli stared with wide eyes: "You mean my father is in such a state because he has bugs in his stomach?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Just now, I quietly sensed their presence. They generally stay still as long as they have sufficient nutrients. They only start moving when they don’t have enough. That’s why it’s challenging to notice these bugs at an early stage, and even corresponding tests might not necessarily detect them."

Mr. Gong came over with a subtle expression, "Let me try."

Lin Chen smiled and made way for him. Mr. Gong put his hand on Han Xuecheng’s belly, closed his eyes, and sensed quietly. After a while, his expression changed.

He looked astonished, embarrassed, and ashamed...

Mr. Gong got up and cupped his hands at Lin Chen, "Gong Zifei from Tiensheng Sect, may I know your name, sir?"

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Lin Chen, disciple of Xue Kuangren."

Gong Zifei’s eyes flashed, "So, you’re a disciple of Mr. Xue... I have never heard of Blood Corpse Bugs before. Where did you learn about them, Mr. Lin?"

Lin Chen replied, "I saw it in a nameless ancient book. It contains many strange and unusual things, including a record of Blood Corpse Bugs. People with status and wealth who die are afraid of others disturbing their burial chambers. So, they will usually set up numerous traps and mechanisms in their tombs, mainly to kill intruders."

"But if the intruders still can’t be killed, their corpses would naturally be harassed. So, they would place Blood Corpse Bug eggs inside the coffin. When the corpse moves, the eggs would scatter and enter the human body through the mouth, eyes, nose, and other places, and then hatch into bugs, consuming the person’s Qi and blood. Eventually, the person would suffer from severe intestinal damage and die, which could also be considered as revenge for themselves... "

Gong Zifei cupped his hands in respect, "I am ignorant and have never heard of Blood Corpse Bugs. I hope Mr. Lin will treat the disease and allow me to observe and learn."

Lin Chen laughed, "Of course."

Seeing the hope in Lin Chen and Gong Zifei’s conversation, Han Yuanli’s tone became more polite and respectful almost immediately, "Mr. Lin, how should we treat it?"

Lin Chen calmly replied, "It’s the same principle as getting rid of roundworms. Use medicine to stupefy the bugs and then expel them. But the medicine must be specific; otherwise, if it stimulates the bugs, they will go wild and will quickly cause severe intestinal damage."

Han Yuanli’s pale face revealed that he found the imagery terrifying.

Han Xuecheng, on the other hand, was calm and even lamented, "So, it’s revenge for disturbing the tomb. It’s indeed not right to disturb the peace of the tomb’s owner, but it can also be considered as retribution."

Han Yuanli comforted him, "Dad, you are doing this to protect the tomb owners and the cultural relics. If tomb robbers discover them, not only would the cultural relics be stolen, but the tomb owners would also be desecrated and not find peace."

After comforting the melancholic Han Xuecheng, Han Yuanli respectfully said, "Mr. Lin, what do we do now?"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "I will prescribe the medicine, and you will prepare it. Drink it continuously for three days. Meanwhile, continue your normal eating, drinking, and excreting routine. By then, you should be able to expel all the Blood Corpse Bugs. After that, take the prescription for replenishing Qi and blood to strengthen your health... "