Li Yue Shu flicked the syringe in her hand, then unceremoniously plunged it into Shen Wang's neck.
She did it on purpose, so she pressed down hard, causing Shen Wang to jolt awake with a yelp of pain.
Shen Wang's sleepiness vanished instantly, his eyes wide with terror, wanting to scream.
But he opened his mouth, and not a sound came out. He couldn't even move.
Li Yue Shu pulled out the syringe and discreetly put it away in her space, using her sleeve to conceal the action.
"Did you just realize you can't move or speak?"
Li Yue Shu leaned down slightly, lowering her voice. "This is a new drug I've been developing. I guarantee that no matter how much pain you endure, your mind will remain clear."
Shen Wang's eyes widened in horror, his expression one of pure terror, as if he had seen a ghost.
Li Yue Shu leisurely took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve. "The contents of this bottle will make you feel like you're being bitten by ants all over your body, itchy and painful."
Then, she took out another small porcelain bottle. "This one will make your stomach feel like it's on fire."
"This will make you suffocate to the brink of death, then let you breathe for a moment before suffocating you again, over and over."
"This will give you a tearing sensation in your head, as if a thousand horses are trampling it."
"And this one..."
Li Yue Shu took out small porcelain bottles from her sleeve one by one, quietly explaining their effects.
With each word she spoke, Shen Wang's terror grew.
A demon... this woman was a demon!
On the rooftop, Shen Wei listened to her soft, steady voice and couldn't help but chuckle.
This woman...
How could her sleeve hold so much?
Li Yue Shu, unaware that someone was observing her sleeve, took out four or five bottles from her space and looked at Shen Wang with a gentle smile.
"While you experience these tortures, your mind will remain crystal clear. This is my thank you gift for your tireless efforts in finding Liu Lan Lan. I hope you like it."
With that, she pried open Shen Wang's mouth and poured all the medicine from the bottles into it.
Shen Wang struggled with all his might, but he could do nothing but move his eyes. He couldn't retaliate, nor could he spit out the medicine.
Soon, Shen Wang's expression shifted from terror to agony, and large beads of sweat broke out on his forehead.
Li Yue Shu slowly put away the medicine bottles, savoring his suffering.
She clicked her tongue softly. "It's a shame this drug isn't fully developed yet. Otherwise, you'd be feeling even more pain right now."
This was the drug she had been developing before her death in her previous life. She had used it on Zhang Yang before, and it could affect the nervous system, keeping the brain alert.
However, the experiment was only half successful before she was blown to this world. After that, she was busy with various matters, and the research had stalled.
More importantly, the purpose of this drug was to aid the organization in committing evil deeds. Here, in this world, she had been using her skills to save people, so there was no longer any need to continue its development.
After tidying up and ensuring no traces of her presence were left, Li Yue Shu waved goodbye to Shen Wang with a smile. "Enjoy yourself. I hope there won't be a next time."
She openly let Shen Wang know that she was the one who did it, not only because she was confident he couldn't find any evidence but also to warn him not to court death by bothering her again.
Shen Wei, who had witnessed the entire ordeal from the rooftop, did not think Li Yue Shu was heartless.
The Shen family had repeatedly caused trouble. If it weren't for "Shen Wei's" sake, he would have had Chai Yang deal with them long ago.
The fate of the Shen family members was entirely their own doing!
Shen Wei left as silently as he had arrived, returning home ahead of Li Yue Shu and giving Shen Ting Yi some instructions.
...
Li Yue Shu returned cautiously, not wanting to alert anyone. However, she was surprised to find Shen Ting Yi waiting for her in the room.
She quickly checked on Shen Wei and Shen Zhi Yu. Both father and son were sleeping soundly. Shen Zhi Yu, dreaming of something, even smacked his lips.
Li Yue Shu changed her clothes and sat gently by the bedside. "Why is A'Yi not asleep yet?"
Shen Ting Yi looked at her anxiously. "Mother, are you injured?"
Li Yue Shu's heart warmed, and she shook her head with a gentle smile. "Mother is fine. When have the Shen family members ever gained an advantage over Mother?"
Shen Ting Yi thought about it and realized it was true, then breathed a sigh of relief.
She looked at Li Yue Shu with curiosity. "What did Mother go to do?"
Li Yue Shu lightly tapped her nose. "You'll know tomorrow."
Shen Ting Yi blinked. Remembering her father's instructions, she asked, "Given Granduncle's personality, if something had happened, he wouldn't be this quiet. Did Mother use some medicine to make him unable to speak?"
Li Yue Shu's eyes widened in pleasant surprise. "How is A'Yi so clever?"
Without any hesitation, she whispered, "Does A'Yi remember your eldest brother's classmate named Zhang Yang? His parents brought him to Mother for treatment, and Mother charged three hundred taels for the consultation."
"At that time, Mother used a drug on him that could temporarily restore his clarity of mind, but it would weaken him afterward."
The drug she used on Shen Wang was the same as the one used on Zhang Yang, but one was oral and the other injected, so the effects were naturally different.
Shen Ting Yi was surprised. "Mother used that drug on Granduncle?"
Li Yue Shu nodded. "I first sealed his acupoints, rendering him unable to move or speak, and then used the drug to keep his mind clear so he wouldn't easily pass out."
She added, "Mother uses these things to protect our family. They cannot be used to harm others, understand?"
She herself was not a good person. As long as she didn't act against her conscience, it was fine to use even malicious methods.
Shen Ting Yi nodded firmly. "One who lacks virtue cannot be a doctor. I understand what Mother means."
Li Yue Shu patted her head with relief. "Alright, get some sleep. There's more excitement to see tomorrow!"
Shen Ting Yi nodded resolutely, lay down obediently, and closed her eyes.
The surroundings gradually quieted down, and Li Yue Shu's breathing became steady. Shen Wei, who had been "sleeping," opened his eyes.
A drug that could keep the mind clear?
He had been to her pharmacy countless times, so why had he never known about such a medicine?
And that strange long tube she had inserted into Shen Wang's neck, why had he never seen it before?
More and more questions arose in Shen Wei's heart.
Chongzhou... No, who in the entire world would possess so many powerful items?
Shen Wei's doubts remained unanswered, and he dared not ask the people around him.
He had previously decided to reveal his recovery to Li Yue Shu, but now he hesitated.
With her abilities, did he truly have the power to keep her confined to Chongzhou?
That night, Shen Wei was sleepless.
...
The next day, Shen Ting Yi did not accompany Li Yue Shu to the pharmacy. Instead, she went to the pharmaceutical factory early in the morning.
The pharmaceutical factory employed nearly half of the women in the village, making it the fastest place for gossip to spread.
Although Shen Ting Yi was full of curiosity, being as clever as she was, she naturally did not inquire directly about the Shen family's affairs, which would only bring her trouble.
She subtly questioned a few people and finally got some news from Aunt Zhao.
Aunt Zhao had indeed changed her habit of gossiping, but her penchant for it had not entirely disappeared.