"Yes." Zhu Yanyi paused, her voice trailing off with hesitation. "But…"
"But what?" Yan Aohan saw her expression and knew there was more to the story.
Zhu Yanyi sighed. "The Butterfly Transformation is a poison, but it is also a medicine. Those who have contracted it are no longer complete humans. Once cured, their bodies will be tougher, their meridians stronger, and their endurance greater than ordinary people. Their bodies will become immune to all insect poisons. They may still be human, but they are no longer ordinary. Therefore, normal life is not suitable for them."
Yan Aohan fell silent, pondering her words. She understood her meaning. In a family with only one child, if that child suddenly became faster than a rat, more agile than a cat, and strong enough to shatter a stone with a single punch, ordinary life would indeed be unsuitable. Yan Aohan began pacing back and forth, then stopped to look at Zhu Yanyi. "How long can they last?"
Zhu Yanyi calculated in her mind. "They are currently in the initial stage. As long as they are gathered together, I can detoxify them at any time. However, the best time frame is within seven days."
Yan Aohan thought for a moment, then said, "Go change your clothes. Come with me."
Although Zhu Yanyi did not know where Yan Aohan was taking her, she nodded. She returned to her room, changed into a different outfit, and came out. Yan Aohan had also changed. She nodded to Zhu Yanyi, and the two closed the door and left the courtyard.
Yan Aohan’s car was parked at the alley entrance. She opened the passenger door for Zhu Yanyi first, then got into the driver’s seat and drove directly to the Capital Hospital.
Zhu Yanyi was momentarily stunned, then asked, "Are you going to see a patient?"
"No. Have you forgotten that there is a decision-maker on the top floor?" Yan Aohan asked with a smile.
Zhu Yanyi suddenly realized. Of course, the most mysterious ward on the top floor housed the Big Boss. "Is it appropriate to disturb the boss at this hour?"
"Given what happened today, your boss will not be sleeping. It is better to inform him early so he can make a decision." The corners of Yan Aohan’s mouth lifted slightly. There were matters he could not handle personally, but there were those who could.
Zhu Yanyi looked at Yan Aohan, feeling a bit confused. She sensed something was off about her words but thought she was overthinking it, so she did not press for an explanation.
The late-night Capital was quiet. The streetlights still emitted a milky yellow glow. They were not as pretty as the energy-saving lights of later eras, but they possessed an indescribable sense of peace and warmth. This ancient capital, with thousands of years of cultural heritage, had given rise to this nation and this city.
Upon entering the Capital Hospital, Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi went directly to the top floor. Before reaching the boss’s ward, Yan Aohan showed an identification card to the guard. The guard quickly opened the door, and Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi walked in.
Old Man Yao was slightly surprised to see Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi. She only said to Zhu Yanyi, "Didn’t I tell you to rest? Why are you here again?"
Zhu Yanyi rolled her eyes speechlessly. "I didn’t want to come either." She then handed the document bag to Old Man Yao.
Old Man Yao was surprised again. He opened the bag, took out the contents, and his expression changed after reading them. He then passed it to the Big Boss. The Big Boss’s expression also darkened after reading it, and he handed it to Gu Jingtian beside him.