Chapter 377 - Poison

Biochemical research.

Was it another field that his granddaughter was interested in investing in? Was biochemical research related to her grand plans?

The Xiong family had not entirely reached out to the medical field yet, unlike the Lu family.

While the old man was still thinking in a business direction, the researchers and the doctors impassionedly took turns in explaining, trying to simplify the words as much as possible.

"However, another unknown drug is added in the samples, which made the composition highly lethal. The substance is incredibly hard to detect as the molecular framework molded well with the base drug. The amazing thing was that once it enters the body, it immediately sinks into the blood stream and imitates the cellular composition, and then do its damage quietly..." 

"We discovered that this 'chameleon' quality of the drug was very interesting, as it seemed to be programmed to imitate the closest molecular structure, first is the base and then the human cellular structure, and yet it dissipates shortly after in the air, leaving no residue in the outside environment."

"Another thing we found out is that it also alters the inherent volatile quality of the drug base it was mixed in to, making the whole sample undetectable yet deadly at the same time when administered... If it's inhaled regularly, it can kill a person without leaving any residual substances in the patient's body."

Old Xiong's tired ears suddenly perked up hearing the last sentence.

Poison...

The doctor's words directly meant that the latter drug was an untraceable and undetectable poison that could kill someone without them knowing it.

In the highest society, many people were shrewd and evil enough to take others' lives through different schemes for their own interests. The most famous method was through poison. Second was assassination. 

Old Xiong might be old but he was still sharp. He connected the dots right away.

He looked at his granddaughter with a serious expression.

Xiong Zhi knew it was time to open up the critical issue.

"Then, the components you speak of... is present on this?" Xiong Zi gestured for Linfeng to come.

The man put down the box he was holding on the table, replaced his gloves with surgical ones, opened the lid, and took out the contents. He put it into a clear container and presented it in front of everyone's eyes.

Seeing what was in front, Old Xiong's face became rigid.

It was the deluxe leaf-shaped sandalwood incense that Old Xiong personally liked.

The researchers received the samples prior to their investigation, after they were contacted a week ago by the young master.

In fact they have long been conducting research on the mysterious drug but unfortunately have very scarce samples, so they were very happy with the additional samples given to them by Second Young Master Lu. With their existing knowledge about the mysterious drug and the cutting edge molecular biochemical machineries, they were able to provide results after non-stop investigation, tests, and data interpretation.

The sample was a sandalwood incense with special customized markings.

This shape, this width, these marks, and the distinctive scent. It was the same as the samples they received days ago.

Just for the sake of onlookers, the doctor took a quick sniff. The poison could not be distinguished by such a simple method, unless done with thorough laboratory tests. But the sample in the laboratory had a unique aromatic blend of sandalwood fragrance which distinguished it from other sandalwood incenses. 

The researcher was sure that the ones in his hand were the same as sample that the young master had sent to them a few days ago.

"Yes. It should be the same as the sample we researched upon."

Old Xiong's face was dark as the bottom of a pot. His wrinkled hand clenched.

He had been using this special incense ever since he could remember, which was a handcrafted incense made by a reputable and reclusive traditional craftsmen family. But in the recent years, there were two people who were constantly shoving him these gifts every month.

He turned to his granddaughter coldly. "Tell me directly."

Xiong Zhi's eyes flashed. The old man looked calm and indifferent, but she was sure that he was mad inside. 

Trying to scheme against him and even targeting his life? Of course, he would be mad.

Xiong Zhi knew it was time to use this deadly pawn.

"Alright. This incense here came from Xiong De's gift a month ago. I took one piece from each monthly gift Xiong De had sent in the past years and sent them to the research institute. All the incense he sent in the past years should the same, am I right, doctor?" 

The doctor sweated. This was an intense family drama of the filthy rich with lives on the line, and he was quite scared.

"Yes, we've checked the first batch. The six samples were of the same composition. Apparently, the substance was added to the finished incense product some time later. It was colorless and did not alter the fragrance of the incense, very cleverly hidden under a protective coating, which was not obvious at all. We haven't had the time to check the rest of the batches yet..."

However, this explanation was enough. 

Six samples. Six months...

Old Xiong's murderous aura suffocated the people in the room.

"Zhou Min." His horrifying voice made everyone gulped.

"Yes, Master."

"When will Xiong De visit again?"

"He has an appointment with you tomorrow afternoon."

"Alright. You have plenty of hours to arrange everything. When he comes, I want him to know that this place will be the last place he will ever step on as a free man. "

"Understood."

Zhou Min was about to turn when Xiong Zhi called out.

"Oh, Butler Zhou."

Everyone inside the room including the old man looked at her.

"Remember to do it grandiosely. It was grandfather's important matter after all. Linfeng will help to assist you." She had been preparing it for a long time. This move was just the start, a grand ribbon-cutting event. There will be more exciting things awaiting her enemies.

'I still have gifts to give to Xiong De.'

The light smile on the woman's beautiful face was sweet, but her eyes were as cold as Old Xiong.

Zhou Man nodded approvingly. 

It turned out that his Young Miss could be really as scary as the old man. No, he had a hunch that she would be even scarier than the old man in the future.

Thinking of the Young Miss made him think of his son.

His son would not lose to his Young Miss, right? He wondered which one among the two was the domineering one.

"Father." 

Zhou Min looked back. Linfeng was following him according to Xiong Zhi's instructions.

"Let me handle the dirty work." Linfeng smiled, appearing refined yet dangerous. 

That Xiong De had committed grave sins in addition to poisoning Old Xiong. Remembering the past incident two years ago, Linfeng would not be merciful. Finally, he could unleash the anger and hatred he felt at that time.

A murderous aura that was not less than the old man was emitted from his figure.

Zhou Min suddenly felt that his initial doubt on who was more domineering was a total nonsense. 

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Little play:

Zhou Min: Our young miss is already so scary and so meticulous. She is still young. Can my son can take her on? My son will not be the submissive one right? ...Is he the bottom?

Linfeng smiling gently: *raises a knife* Let's cut off his limbs little by little and dig out his nails one by one.

Zhi patting her boyfriend's head: Then let's feed his body to the dog.

Zhou Min: ...I didn't say anything. *raises a white flag*