Chapter 1697: A New Glimmer of Hope Again

Mia Lane told him about King Lorelei being poisoned and also revealed Ian Shelby’s identity as a prince. Including the current situation over there.

"The king coughed blood today, his face pale, lips turning purple," Mia Lane said with some sadness, "These symptoms are exactly as described in the medical book."

A few words flashed through his mind—the final stage.

"I prepared some medicine and brought it over, but he only drank it today. I plan to prepare more and recently went to the village to gather some herbs." Mia Lane was unsure, "This is the best I can do."

"Another person has seen the medical book, his name is Miles Lee." Thinking of this person, Harlan Quinn sighed, "He is also your senior uncle, but after your master’s death, Miles Lee disappeared without a trace."

"There is a copy of the medical book, did he take it?" This was the first thought that flashed in Mia Lane’s mind; if not him, then who?

This is my master’s research; there is no such coincidence in the world.

And her previous words were something Harlan Quinn had not considered.

At this moment, he suddenly felt enlightened!

"I understand!" He had a strong premonition, "Although he didn’t have time to read it all, he must have copied it! He was greedy by nature!"

Therefore, Miles Lee is very likely the culprit. Is he in the Lorelei royal family?

"He didn’t take the medical book simply because he didn’t want to arouse suspicion, and your master’s death is surely related to him!" Harlan Quinn said firmly, recalling, "This person was extremely jealous; the medical knowledge my master imparted was used by him to secretly study poisons and then sell them at high prices to criminals. This matter was first discovered by your master."

"What... my master’s death is related to him?"

"Highly likely."

Mia Lane felt her scalp go numb... How could such a person emerge from our sect? This is terrifying.

"But shortly afterward, your master died, and Miles Lee disappeared because of it. The medical book showed signs of tampering."

"Do you have a picture of him?" Mia Lane asked, "What does he look like?"

Harlan Quinn shook his head and said regretfully, "Since we were never on the same path, we were not close, and there are no photos together. He was expelled from the sect twenty to thirty years ago, and he was only in the sect for a short year. But he had a very strong temper."

Mia Lane wondered, is he in the Lorelei royal family? She had a strong premonition that he was!

This cancer is hidden by the king’s side! Perhaps he has already changed his name and identity.

Harlan Quinn said, "This person usually leaves a bit of a beard, has a burly figure, about six feet tall, and always gives a mature impression, not fond of smiling."

Mia Lane roughly sketched this person’s appearance in her mind.

However, this trip was not entirely fruitless; she at least remembered the name Miles Lee, "Then he must be in his fifties?"

"Yes," Harlan Quinn told her, "Older than me."

Mia Lane nodded and took a sip of tea, "Uncle, have you yourself researched that medical book?"

"Somewhat researched; regarding the condition you mentioned, I have also developed another type of medicine, but it hasn’t been clinically tested."

Harlan Quinn said to her, "If it’s the terminal stage with coughing blood, when there’s no hope for survival, I’ve tried researching it as well. This medicine might not guarantee results, but it’s worth a try."

"Then please give me the medicine. Is it at the welfare institute?" Mia Lane saw a glimmer of hope; she trusted her uncle’s medical skills.

"It is."

He turned and opened a cabinet, took out two bottles containing approximately 500 milliliters of liquid, and handed them to her; they were orange.

"This medicine can only be taken twice a day, must be taken one hour before meals each time, with a dosage of 50 milliliters per dose, no more, because it’s potent."

"Okay, I’ve memorized it." Mia Lane told him, "I plan to refine some based on the antidote method in the medical book for future treatment and recovery."

"Hmm," Harlan Quinn advised with some concern, "Outside, you must also be careful. If you really encounter Miles Lee, you must be extremely cautious with this person."