Chapter 315 My Son-in-law
After returning from the slums, James took a shower and went to bed.
The next morning, he got up early, practiced martial arts, and then began searching for a remedy to suppress the witchcraft.
He didn't seek a permanent cure, but a temporary suppression.
Soon, a prescription appeared in his mind.
Toxiclear Elixir, a detoxifying pill that, while unable to neutralize all poisons in the world, could temporarily suppress the spread of toxins after ingestion.
No matter how potent the toxin was, it could be suppressed for twenty-four hours, which was enough time for James to find a solution.
So, after some thought, he decided to make the Toxiclear Elixir.
James had Daniel and the others handle the clinic while he hid in the pharmacy to concoct the Toxiclear Elixir.
The JZL Medical Clinic was well-stocked with herbs, and Randy's pill-making equipment was all available, so James found the process very smooth.
Hours later, James had made thirty Toxiclear Elixirs. They looked ugly, but their effectiveness was impressive.
Around five in the afternoon, after cooling the pills, James wrapped them in a newspaper and drove to deliver them to Patricia.
In the presidential suite, James saw Patricia again.
She was wearing a long dress, her hair was up, making her look less fierce and more feminine, but still very proud.
"This is the Toxiclear Elixir." James took out a pill and handed it to Patricia, speaking in a flat tone. "No matter what poison or witchcraft you've been afflicted with, as long as you take this before you're tortured to death, you can live for another twenty-four hours. With that time, as long as I'm alive, it's enough to save the victim. Take these and use them. On the 18th of next month, I'll go to Los Angeles to help deal with Molly."
James added, "I made a total of thirty pills, they should be enough for you to use for a while."
"Toxiclear Elixir?" Patricia looked at the ugly pill in James's palm with a hint of disdain. "Can this really suppress any witchcraft?"
Although James had cured Debra's facial paralysis with one injection last night, Patricia was still a bit skeptical about James's ability to suppress witchcraft.
James impatiently said, "If you don't believe me, just throw them away."
"Then let's take a test," Patricia lazily waved her hand, "Debra, bring up the insect containing witchcraft."
Debra quickly appeared, holding a transparent jar with a black insect inside, constantly darting around.
"This is one of the insects containing countless witchcraft that the Lee family caught from a deceased member," Patricia spoke indifferently, "It killed a low-level but strong member of the Lee family. Now let's test if your Toxiclear Elixir can suppress it."
She had Debra put the Toxiclear Elixir inside.
At the same time, she stepped back several steps, her face showing a hint of seriousness, clearly very wary of this thing.
James shook his head, "In this external environment, suppression is meaningless and won't show any effect."
Patricia rolled her eyes at James and then snorted, "Why don't you swallow this insect and then use the Toxiclear Elixir to detoxify?"
James thought a bit and nodded, "That also works."
James suddenly stepped forward, smashed the jar with one palm, and grabbed the black insect.
The next second, he directly threw it into Patricia's mouth.
The insect slid down her throat and disappeared in a second.
The room fell into dead silence.
Then, Patricia screamed, "Bastard, are you trying to kill me?"
Debra and the others also panicked, hurriedly surrounding James and trying to save Patricia.
At this moment, Patricia screamed again, her whole body convulsing unnaturally, as if having a seizure.
She was enduring intense, excruciating pain.
Then she spat out a mouthful of blood.
She clutched her throat, gasping for breath, her facial features contorting uncontrollably, and her eyes instantly filled with blood.
"Don't move." James waved to stop Debra and the others from approaching Patricia, then threw the Toxiclear Elixir into her mouth.
The pill melted instantly, and James poured a bottle of water into her mouth.
Patricia groaned a few times, her hands clutching her throat relaxed, and her screams gradually subsided.
Seeing Patricia calm down a bit, James took out a silver needle and pricked her a few times. With a puff, Patricia vomited again.
She spat out a mouthful of black blood, with the insect inside, still alive, wrapped in the black blood mixed with the pill.
However, the once lively insects seemed to be frozen, they didn't move at all.
Debra and the others widened their eyes, their faces filled with shock.
At this moment, James stepped on the insect and then gave Patricia a few more needle pricks.
In no time, Patricia stopped gasping, her emotions gradually calming down, though her eyes still burned with anger.
"Bastard!" She shouted at James, "Were you trying to kill me?"
"Calm down, Patricia, if I wanted to kill you, I wouldn't have saved you," James smiled faintly, "I just wanted you to see the effect of the pill. Also, I wanted to show you my medical skills, to see if I can be of great help to the Lee family."
He added, "Now, do you believe in my medical skills?"
"You..." Patricia was furious, "You're a bastard, is this how you make others believe in you?"
She didn't want to admit she had been scared, but she was indeed terrified just now. When the insect entered her mouth, she thought she was going to die.
The insect's torment made her feel immense pain, which was unforgettable for a lifetime.
But there was a benefit; her fear of the insect was released, no longer a sword hanging over her head.
"Experiencing it firsthand is a hundred times better than seeing it in a jar," James said calmly, "Of course, the main reason I fed you the insect was to dispel your fears. The Lee family is in a state of panic over Molly, partly due to her formidable power, but mostly due to psychological pressure. If you don't break this psychological pressure, I'm afraid the Lee family will scare themselves before the 18th of next month. Today's incident made you endure the insect's pain, but it also built your confidence. It's not as scary as you once thought."
James looked at Patricia calmly, "After this, I believe you can take on greater responsibilities and face challenges more bravely."
Patricia and Debra were surprised by James's words, but they had to admit that this experience was immensely beneficial.
Having faced death once, they were no longer as afraid of it.
"It is a critical time now, yet a matter of life and death for the Lee family. With the Toxiclear Elixir, and your performance in this crisis, you will definitely enhance your position in the Lee family," James's smile became playful. "At least, the Lee family won't be able to ignore you in major matters in the future."
Patricia and Debra's eyes sparkled, showing a hint of admiration for James.
"Alright, I'm done talking. I'm going back to eat." James left the newspaper-wrapped pills and waved goodbye decisively.
Watching James's back, Debra sighed, "How can such an amazing person exist in Rosewood City?"
"So what? He's still my son-in-law!" Patricia said firmly.
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