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Chapter 674
Chapter 674
Chapter 674
With a pale face, Fatty sighed. “Mr. Arnold, I-I didn’t mean to bring you any trouble. I’ve had this magical artifact for over ten years and it can truly prolong one’s life. However, after strange things started to happen in my family, I went to a divination master and he told me that my luck has been declining in these few years because this magical artifact is incompatible with me. Therefore, I must sell this magical artifact. By selling it, not only can I save my life, but I can also protect my luck. In conclusion, there’s nothing wrong with this magical artifact and it’s my fate that’s the issue.”
Ambrose wasn’t too convinced by his explanation.
Matthew chuckled. “Fatty, the master that you sought is quite skillful. At least he was able to identify the root cause of your problems, which is this magical artifact. However, it has nothing to do with luck!”
Fatty was surprised. “Since it’s related to this magical artifact, why isn’t it related to luck as well?”
Softly, Matthew asked, “Did you buy any ivories in the last three months?”
After pondering for a while, Fatty answered, “Yes, I bought a few ivory cups. What’s wrong with that?”
Matthew replied, “Think carefully. Did those accidents happen after you bought the ivory cups?”
Fatty gasped, “If you hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have linked these incidents! You’re right. Ever since I brought those cups home, accidents have happened consecutively. Mr. Larson, do you mean that these cups are the issue?”
Matthew shook his head. “There’s nothing wrong with the cups.”
Fatty asked, “So the magical artifact is indeed the issue?”
Matthew shook his head again. “There’s nothing wrong with the magical artifact either.”
Confused, Fatty asked, “What is the problem then?”
Matthew chuckled. “The problem arises when the cups and the magical artifact are placed together.”
Fatty widened his eyes. “Why?!”
Matthew explained, “The so-called magical artifact is actually not a magical artifact but a pill furnace, which is specifically used to make pills. In ancient times, pill-making masters would make unconventional medicines, so there’s a lingering presence of these medicines in the pill furnace. Under normal situations, the residue in the pill furnace can cure numerous diseases and prolong one’s life. However, the residue in this pill furnace is incompatible with ivory. If there are ivories at home, the residue of this medicine will turn into a deadly poison, which will poison whoever used the ivory cup. Regardless of which hospital you visit, no one can identify it, so one will end up dying of an unknown cause.”
Fatty gaped in shock while he asked in a trembling voice, “I-Is that true? Mr. Larson, is that true?”
Perplexed, Ambrose asked as well, “Mr. Larson, are you an expert in medicine?”
Crystal immediately replied, “Matthew is not only an expert in medicine, but the best doctor in the six southern states! Have you heard of Leonard the Acupuncturist? Even he was defeated by Matthew, and that’s why he treats Matthew with such deep reverence!”
Ambrose and Fatty exchanged a look. Before this, both of them didn’t understand why such a haughty person like Leonard the Acupuncturist would treat a young man with great reverence.
But now, they finally understood!
Fatty was indeed clever so he immediately pleaded with Matthew, “Dr. Larson, please save me! I’ll give you this pill furnace for free. On top of that, I’ll give you whatever amount of money you ask for. Please
save me and my pitiful son. H-His illness is even more severe than mine. I’m worried that he won’t be able to hold on for long.”
Matthew nodded and said, “As I said, you’re sincere. Therefore, I won’t take your money and the fee for curing your illness will be settled with the pill furnace. After I accept your fee, I’ll definitely save you and your family.”
Fatty was overjoyed. At the same time, he finally understood what Matthew meant earlier.