Transmigration with Cheat Codes Chapter 44.1: Exchange of Skills (Part 2)

[System：Successfully vanquished [Unidentified Adversary], gaining 1200 experience points and 500,000 copper coins.]

[System: Engaged in combat with a martial artist, successfully comprehended "Lightning Blade (Incomplete)," earning 200 experience points.]

Meng Jintang glanced at the system prompt and chuckled, "It's not exactly a discovery, just had some suspicions."

Zuo Lingqiu gazed at the fragments of the pottery bowl on the ground, nodding slightly to convey understanding.

Due to mere suspicion, her first move targeted only the utensils. However, the apprentice, feeling guilty as if his stealthy actions were exposed, inadvertently revealed his extraordinary martial skills.

Chen Shen was equally vigilant. When the apprentice's attention was diverted by the flying needles, he swiftly struck out at the assailant.

However, due to the lack of certainty, he refrained from exerting full force in the attack, allowing the apprentice to effortlessly evade and neutralize the situation.

Meng Jintang added, "This person advised the old sir against taking the medicine, displaying caution and prudence. However, in his actions, he appeared rather domineering, which doesn't align with the demeanor of a mere guest."

In simple terms, he wasn't polite enough. When requesting Chen Shen to fetch a bowl, although he used the word ‘please’, it ultimately amounted to an imperative sentence, subtly revealing a trace of urgency in his speech.

If he was truly an ordinary apprentice, he would likely have employed a sentence structure like "Could you please fetch a bowl for me?" After receiving agreement, he would then proceed with the task without causing inconvenience.

Originally, there was nothing particularly unusual, but when the apprentice advised Chang Jiuhui against personally testing the medicine, the excessive hesitation and careful consideration raised numerous concerns.

The apprentice displayed a mix of caution and recklessness, triggering Meng Jintang's suspicions.

Zuo Lingqiu looked at Meng Jintang, his expression filled with a touch of amazement. It was evident that someone who could notice such subtle inconsistencies must be an extremely observant and detail-oriented individual.

Meng Jintang, on the other hand, gazed at Chen Shen, deepening her understanding of the latter's unusual aura.

In fact, she had noticed something when the apprentice pulled Chen Shen over to pour water together. Therefore, she kept a close eye on their every move.

In other situations, it might seem overly cautious, but when it came to Chen Shen, any confined space with just the two of them warranted extra attention.

Wan Wangde timely praised, "Sect leader Meng, excellent palm techniques."

In reality, "Dew-Flicking Hand" was a martial art that fell between palm techniques and finger techniques. Wan Wangde categorizing it as palm techniques wasn't entirely inaccurate.

Meng Jintang sighed, "Manager Wan, you're overly praising."

The "Dew-Flicking Hand" originated from life skills. Originally characterized by lightness, Meng Jintang had just attempted to make it more harmful, significantly enhancing its power.

However, the conspicuous traces between the moves didn't align with the artistic conception of martial arts. Moreover, there were vulnerabilities in the transitions.

Fortunately, the unnamed enemy's internal energy, while not weak, was mixed with impurities. When facing a more refined opponent, she would likely be at a disadvantage. Otherwise, it would be possible to gradually neutralize the mysterious internal force she unleashed.

Chang Jiuhui walked slowly over, his face with half-white hair devoid of any expression. He looked at the apprentice's body, then used a silver needle to touch some of the scattered liquid on the ground.

He brought it close to his nose and nodded after a moment, "He added another poison to the potion. If I were to drink it, I would die instantly."

He continued, "This person has been studying with me for over two years, during which he never revealed any martial arts skills. Bringing this child here and having him touch the vessel with the excessive potion was most likely an attempt to find a scapegoat for himself after the incident."

Chen Shen remained silent.

Meng Jintang looked at his junior sympathetically, suspecting that all of his qualities were concentrated in the aspect of ‘taking the blame’.

Wan Wangde asked, "So, why did this thief suddenly target the old sir?"

Meng Jintang's gaze shifted slightly, and she smiled, saying, "Mr Chang, may I have the honor of examining your pulse?"

Her proficiency in the skill was not sufficient yet; using the Suspension Thread technique weakened her pulse diagnosis ability. Therefore, she extended her fingers and pressed them onto Master Chang's Cun, Guan, and Que points. After a moment, she switched to the other hand.

After a while, Meng Jintang finally provided the diagnosis, "Old sir seems to be poisoned, and it's been at least three days since the poisoning occurred. It seems this person was afraid I would discover that the Old Master had been poisoned long ago, leading to suspicion falling on him. Therefore, he chose to act in advance."

Chang Jiuhui pondered for a moment, "Since it's so coincidental, let's change the way we compete. Whoever first provides the antidote for the poison that afflicts me will be considered the winner."

The others were speechless.

Meng Jintang replied, "...Very well, let's proceed as you suggested."

Indeed, he was truly deserving of having become a divine physician. Regardless of the situation, he had the ability to bring the course of events back to their original state, showcasing excellent composure and exceptional professional qualities.

Chang Jiuhui pierced his fingertips, letting the blood drip into two small bowls. Each time the blood flow started to slow, he used internal energy to force the fingertips to continue bleeding until both bowls held approximately one and a half spoonfuls of blood before stopping.

Meng Jintang lifted the small bowl, her gaze focused in contemplation. The toxins in Chang Jiuhui's meridians were extremely elusive, not easily detectable. She planned to extract them from the blood for further examination.

The life skill [Poison Technique] had specific methods for extracting toxins. The most basic one was simply called "Poison Extraction Method," progressing further to "Release Stagnation Method."

Beyond that was the "Refinement Method," allowing the extraction of toxins from non-poisonous substances. However, Meng Jintang had not yet comprehended this advanced technique.