"That's right, and Mr. Shangguan Xiong, he has the same condition as you."
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be the same force that attacked."
Lin Chen nodded and directly revealed Shangguan Xiong's problem.
"What? Mr. Lin, you mean from the same force, not the same person?"
Hearing this, even Elder Meng frowned slightly.
It was impossible not to. The implications of Lin Chen's brief two sentences were too profound.
Both he and Shangguan Xiong had been on the battlefield, were martial arts practitioners, and were influential figures in Hangcheng.
Now, a force was simultaneously targeting both of them. This was quite thought-provoking.
"That's right, and according to my investigation, it's not just you and Mr. Shangguan in Hangcheng who have fallen victim; many high-ranking officials and dignitaries have surely been afflicted with Gu."
"The people behind this aim to control Hangcheng's high-level figures through Gu poison, thereby controlling the entire city."
Lin Chen did not hide anything and revealed all the information he knew.
He admitted that if it weren't for the soul restriction he encountered earlier, he would surely have uncovered more truth.
"What? Control Hangcheng? Who dares to be so bold?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Yong slammed the table, his expression full of anger.
He was, after all, the Governor of Hangcheng!
And yet, someone dared to perpetrate such an act right under his nose!
"I don't know for now, but it's certain that the people of this force are proficient in various Gu poisons, and their influence in Hangcheng is likely deeply entrenched, making investigation not an easy task."
Lin Chen frowned slightly when he mentioned this.
He had a vague feeling that what was happening secretly in Hangcheng was definitely related to the frame-up of his master back then.
Although he couldn't produce any evidence yet, this intuition was exceptionally strong.
As a cultivator, such a sixth sense would not normally exist.
"Good! Truly excellent! This is simply showing no regard for my Meng family!"
Hearing Lin Chen's words, Elder Meng clenched his fists, his expression filled with rage.
"Mr. Lin, you just said that many high-ranking officials in Hangcheng are now afflicted with Gu, is this true?"
Following Lin Chen and Elder Meng's conversation, Meng Yong, who had been standing by, finally couldn't hold back.
If the high-ranking officials of Hangcheng were truly poisoned, and the people behind it decided to act, it would be a devastating disaster for Hangcheng!
If they couldn't find those people, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"It should be true. However, since the elder has invited all the high-ranking officials of Hangcheng to the hotel today, I can blend into the crowd and check after dinner."
"I can tell at a glance who has been poisoned by Gu."
Lin Chen then revealed a confident smile.
Although the opponent's Gu poison techniques were skillful, he was a genuine Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, by no means comparable to ordinary cultivators!
"Excellent, excellent, excellent! If that's the case, then Hangcheng is saved!"
Upon hearing that Lin Chen could detect the Gu poison, Elder Meng's heart, which had been hanging precariously, finally settled.
"By the way, elder, regarding my affairs, I hope you can keep it as confidential as possible. I have special reasons for not wanting to be in the public eye or have my abilities known. I hope you can understand."
Lin Chen looked up again and said to Elder Meng.
He understood Elder Meng's good intentions. Inviting all the high-ranking officials of Hangcheng for dinner today was, in essence, paving the way for him!
However, he had to remain hidden in the hospital and investigate the secrets of his master's frame-up back then.
If his abilities were exposed, it would arouse the suspicion of those people, and how could he continue his investigation?
"Alright, since Mr. Lin has spoken, I will naturally abide by it."
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, the elder did not think too much about it.
He simply felt that Lin Chen's current reluctance to become famous in Hangcheng was due to his indifference to fame and fortune.
After all, he himself knew that in this world, the more capable a person is, the more they tend to be low-key.
And Lin Chen before him was clearly such a person!
"Come, come, Mr. Lin, please have some food."
After finishing their important discussion, Elder Meng smiled again and urged Lin Chen to eat.
After eating and drinking his fill, Lin Chen bid farewell to Elder Meng and, led by Manager Xiao, went downstairs.
"Manager Xiao, I have a request, and I hope you can grant it."
Upon reaching the lobby, Lin Chen seemed to recall something and looked at Manager Xiao beside him, asking proactively.
"Mr. Lin, please speak."
Hearing that Lin Chen had something he needed help with, General Manager Xiao was filled with pleasant surprise.
When he had served dishes to the private room earlier, he had personally witnessed how respectful Elder Meng was towards Lin Chen.
If he could owe a favor to such a person, the benefits to him would undoubtedly be enormous.
"Could you please help me find a uniform for a greeter? I'll pretend to be one of your hotel staff and stand at the staircase to see guests off."
After receiving General Manager Xiao's affirmation, Lin Chen stated his plan.
He had indeed been too conspicuous in the past few days. Now, if he wanted to check which of these people were afflicted with Gu poison, he would need close contact.
If he were to approach them out of the blue, it would inevitably arouse suspicion. It would be better to pretend to be a greeter; no one would suspect a thing!
"Ah? A greeter? Seeing guests off?"
Hearing this, General Manager Xiao was momentarily bewildered.
Good heavens, what a strange request!
Someone who was treated as an honored guest by the esteemed Elder Meng was now going to wear a uniform and see guests off at the staircase?
This was truly the first time he had heard such a request!
"Hehehe, General Manager Xiao, thank you for your trouble."
Seeing General Manager Xiao's surprise, Lin Chen did not explain much.
"Alright, Mr. Lin, please follow me."
Seeing Lin Chen's determined gaze, General Manager Xiao could only swallow his overwhelming curiosity and led Lin Chen to the workshop in the back to find a suitable uniform.
After changing, Lin Chen bid farewell to General Manager Xiao and, alone in his uniform, slowly walked to the staircase leading from the second floor to the first, waiting quietly.
However, this scene was directly observed by Luo Bin and others on the first floor.
"Eh? Look, isn't that Lin Chen? Why is he working as a waiter?"
One of the sharp-eyed classmates spotted Lin Chen's face and his expression was full of surprise.
Good heavens, wasn't he just invited to the third floor by General Manager Xiao earlier? Why was he here as a greeter now?