Although Gu Beichi didn't have much hope, Gu Chen was completely focused on examining the evidence.
To avoid arousing his father's suspicion, he deliberately left a trace of Zhao Bo's True Qi in Gu Beichi's meridians. Therefore, when checking the meridians, Gu Beichi would not notice that Gu Chen's True Qi had also rushed in.
Gu Chen's expression quickly turned quite ugly.
Because he discovered that his father's meridians were indeed severely ruptured, but it wasn't caused by his own practice! Rather, an external force had invaded and lurked for a while, waiting for Gu Beichi to circulate his energy before slowly tearing the meridians apart!
The cultivation technique practiced by the Gu Family is called the "Gu Clan Demon-Slaying Art". Although Gu Chen has never practiced this technique, he has heard of it and knows that it is a technique that requires opening the eight extraordinary meridians to enter a state of cultivation. It is precisely because of this that it is easy for others to take advantage of him!
Regardless of whether this external force was True Qi or poison, in short, Gu Beichi was framed!
Someone poisoned them!
Damn it!
A deep killing intent flashed in Gu Chen's eyes!
In fact, he had always had doubts about his father's qi deviation and subsequent meridian rupture. However, he was too weak in his previous life, and his father did not defend himself. Furthermore, the family had made a final judgment, so even if he had doubts, he was unable to investigate.
But in this life, when Gu Chen discovered the abnormality in his father's body, and that the external force had not been removed and was continuing to erode his body, turning him into a cripple, a surge of anger welled up in Gu Chen, and his killing intent overflowed!
If it truly was his father's own improper cultivation, then he could only accept it.
But if someone were to do something behind the scenes, engaging in such despicable and shameless acts, Gu Chen would absolutely not tolerate it!
Gu Beichi's failed breakthrough ultimately led to the rupture of his meridians, causing him to fall from grace and become a "useless person" in his own eyes. As a result, he was expelled from the Gu Family on a pretext!
They became easy targets for everyone, a laughingstock in the Shangjing!
Whoever did it, I will make them pay!
Gu Chen recalled the humiliation his father had suffered over the years, and the embarrassment he had experienced after arriving in Zhou City. Although he didn't know who was behind it all, he had already decided to make that person pay for their crimes in blood!
"Chen'er, what's wrong?"
Gu Beichi was surprised to see that Gu Chen remained silent for a long time.
"It's nothing." Gu Chen composed himself, forcing a wry smile, and said, "Dad, you should ask Senior Zhao about your question. I was just looking around casually, but I don't think it should be difficult."
"Sigh, I guess there's no hope left."
Gu Beichi sighed.
Although Gu Chen had deliberately controlled his aura, he still noticed that his son seemed to have changed a bit. However, because of the matter of his meridians, he didn't think too much about it for the time being.
Zhao Bo nodded and continued, "Boss Gu, I already have an idea. Your meridians can be repaired."
Gu Beichi's body trembled, and a glint of light flashed across his slightly dejected face. He then grasped Zhao Bo's hand and asked excitedly, "Senior, is what you said true?"
"Absolutely true!" Zhao Bo nodded and said, "You just need to do as I say, and you can repair your meridians and resume cultivation within a month at the latest."
"How do I do it?" Gu Beichi was extremely excited, but he still managed to control himself. In the past six years, he had experienced too many ups and downs. Although Zhao Bo said he had a way, even though he was excited, he didn't show it too much.
"I need to prepare some medicinal herbs," Zhao Bo said. "Let your son accompany me; there's no time to lose, let's go buy them now."
"Alright, alright!" Gu Beichi said, "Thank you for your hard work, senior. Please just name your price."
"Dad, money is just an external thing for Senior Zhao," Gu Chen said. "Given our relationship, you naturally don't need to pay for it."
After saying that, Gu Chen gave Zhao Bo a wink, and then the two of them went out.
Once downstairs, Gu Chen's eyes instantly turned gloomy.
Zhao Bo glanced at him and whispered, "Master, what's wrong?"
"You must have noticed it too, right?" Gu Chen said calmly.
"There is a bit," Zhao Bo hesitated for a moment, then said, "Your father's meridians appear to be ruptured due to cultivation, but in reality, there seems to be something strange about them."
Zhao Bo had only recently reached the Revolving Illumination Realm. Although he had noticed something amiss, he couldn't quite put his finger on it, or perhaps it was best not to say it outright.
However, Gu Chen, being Divine Emperor, naturally possessed a level of knowledge and vision that Zhao Bo could not match.
However, he didn't say much, but went to the black market with Zhao Bo and bought some medicinal herbs.
When they returned, it was already past three in the afternoon. As Gu Chen had requested, Zhao Bo boiled the medicinal herbs he had purchased for more than an hour before pouring them all into the bathtub.
"Soak for three days. After three days, I will perform acupuncture on you!" Zhao Bo said, "Boss Gu, remember, soak for more than ten hours each day for three days. It's best to absorb the medicine while you're sleeping at night, and you can take a bath in the morning. I've already instructed your son; he understands the combination and proportion of medicinal herbs, and he will be in charge of preparing the decoction."
"Thank you so much, senior!"
Gu Beichi felt a warmth in his heart, grasped Zhao Bo's hand tightly, and said, "Senior Zhao, if you can cure my illness this time, then you will be my benefactor, and I, Gu Beichi, will be grateful to you for the rest of my life."
"Let's skip the formalities. I'm only doing this for your sake, young friend Gu." Zhao Bo said in a deep voice, "Your son and I are close friends, so doing something for him is just a small favor. Also, I've already taught young friend Gu how to massage your meridians every day. I'll come back in three days."
After saying this, Zhao Bo left gracefully, displaying the demeanor of a sage, untouched by worldly ties.
"Respectfully bidding farewell, senior!"
Gu Beichi's eyes burned with fervor, and he was extremely respectful.
After Zhao Bo left, he couldn't wait to go down to the bathroom.
Within minutes, Gu Beichi let out a comfortable groan, feeling all the pores in his body suddenly open up, and the drugs and ingredients began to rush into his body!
Not only that, after soaking for half an hour, he could actually feel spiritual energy floating around him!
This made him even more incredulous. You see, ever since his meridians ruptured and he became a cripple, he hadn't felt the presence of spiritual energy in the world for a very long time!
Two hours later, this feeling became even more pronounced. Although his meridians did not respond, his six senses seemed to have returned to the feeling of a martial artist from back then!
Looking at Gu Chen beside him, Gu Beichi asked in a trembling voice, "Son, what is this medicine called? Why have I never heard of it before?"