Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 536 Lead Poisoning
"lead poisoning?"

Bevin never expected that Professor Yarrow's answer would be so...un-magical, and even contrary to his common sense!

As Yaro drank his water, he explained:

"It might not just be lead; it could also contain a certain amount of chlorine, which is why it smells so pungent and irritates the oral mucosa. As for whether there are other substances, I can't be completely sure, but lead is probably the main culprit."

Chlorine was widely used in his previous life, and lead was also the main burning material for magic spells before Yaro used gold powder.

He was very familiar with the smell of both substances and the physical reactions after inhalation.

Bevin looked astonished and asked in confusion:
"Teacher Yaro, are you sure you're not mistaken? Perhaps these salt mines contain lead, but what's really causing the toxicity is some strange magic?"

Yaro said, "Bevin, magic is indeed amazing, but most magic is not as amazing as you imagine."

This statement is a bit convoluted, but it's not nonsense.

Yaro turned and added, "Do you remember what I told you, that knowledge can leverage power?"

"Pure magic is actually difficult to directly affect the real world. The effects of most witchcraft can be found in similar situations in reality."

"For example, water, fire, wind..."

"Just like when I asked you to calculate the direction of the force on an object, magic is similar to this 'force'. It doesn't exist out of thin air; it must have a 'host'."

"I'm not sure if there's any magic attached to these poisonous salts, but the toxin definitely has a physical component."

"My symptoms just now are very consistent with those of lead poisoning."

"Therefore, the main component of this toxin should be lead."

Bevin still found it a bit hard to understand.

Yaro's explanation is completely different from Bevin's common sense!

"Teacher, I know about lead. Lead can be added to bullets or arrows to increase weight, thereby enhancing striking power and penetrating power. It can also be added to weapons to adjust the counterweight."

"At the same time, lead is also used in construction, cosmetics, cups, ink, and even added to food to increase sweetness!"

"If lead were toxic, how could it be used on such a large scale?"

Add it to food to increase its sweetness?

This is truly mind-numbing!

Fortunately, the food I ate later was all imitations of the food from my previous life!
Yaro secretly rejoiced and continued drinking water to detoxify, explaining to Bevin in the intervals:

"Lead is different from what you usually think of as poison. It is a neurotoxin that desensitizes nerves. Mild inhalation will not only not cause physical discomfort, but will also reduce physical abnormalities, relax emotions, refresh the mind, and bring a sense of peace, among other positive feelings..."

Speaking of this, we must mention the ancient 'golden elixir' and 'tranquil soup' from our past lives.

The main ingredients of 'Golden Elixir' are cinnabar, lead, sulfur, etc. Taoist priests use these toxic heavy metals, along with egg white and other substances, to 'detoxify' the elixir before refining and integrating it.

A truly 'successfully' made 'golden elixir' is 'not' poisonous... at least it won't kill you in the short term.

After all, mild lead poisoning can be treated by eating fish, meat, eggs, vegetables, and other foods to detoxify the body.

Eating toxins while simultaneously detoxing is a logically closed loop.

By dulling nerve sensitivity, this 'elixir' has effects similar to energy drinks or nicotine, reducing the perception of physical fatigue and naturally making one feel more energetic.

It can also 'revitalize male potency' and become an ancient 'miracle drug'... It is not sensitive and naturally lasts longer.

These two points alone are enough to make people unable to resist, not to mention that the 'Golden Elixir' is also advertised like a health supplement.

Cigarettes + "miracle drugs" + health supplements... how many middle-aged men can resist that?

As for the "Anshen Tang" (安神汤), also known as the "Anti-Qing Divine Medicine" (抗清神药), the Qing princes had an average lifespan of 28 years, and the "Anshen Tang" played a significant role in this.

The main ingredient in "Anshen Tang" (安神汤) is also "lead," and its "pharmacology" is the same as that of Jindan (金丹). Lead dulls the nerves, making the child "quiet" and naturally preventing them from causing trouble. These two examples also prove that ingesting small amounts of lead does not cause physical discomfort.

On the contrary, it will generate some positive feedback in a short period of time.

After explaining the characteristics of lead poisoning and its serious consequences to Bevin, Yaro continued:
“I was just carefully sensing the surrounding void magic, and there was no fluctuation, which means that the key factor is not those poisonous salts.”

"If this is combined with the effects of lead poisoning."

"And what you just described about your physical condition when you inhaled the toxic salt twice."

"In addition to the manifestation of that strange space before."

"Taking all these points together, we can draw a conclusion..."

Aro paused, looked at Bevin, and said seriously:

"The key to the appearance of the strange space is you!"

"it's me?"

Bevin was horrified.

Even though he had this suspicion, he still clung to a sliver of hope until things were confirmed.

But now, he realizes he can't escape it anymore.

It's like having the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head; nobody knows when it will fall.

Teacher Yaro can't protect him forever!
"So, the giant venomous snake I 'dreamed' about before was also real?"

Bevin's voice was dry and authentic.

Yaro pondered for a moment, then said uncertainly, "Personally, I think it might indeed be a strange space..."

what is this?
A serpent and a giant, two swords of Damocles?
We don't even know if it will continue to increase!

Bevin's feelings were extremely complicated.

He was breathing heavily, his whole body stiff... It was as if countless malicious eyes were staring intently at him!
fear?

Scared?
disturbed?

It's like being surrounded by wolves, with danger everywhere and no safe place to be found!

"Teacher Yaro..."

Bevan struggled to call out, his voice extremely faint, as if he were desperately crying out for 'help'.

He was about to be overwhelmed by his own fear.

Aro immediately noticed something was wrong and quickly patted him on the shoulder.

With just this simple movement, it was like breaking solidified amber; Bevan instantly came to life, drenched in sweat and panting heavily.

"Teacher, I don't know what happened just now, but after hearing your words, I suddenly felt an unusual sense of oppression around me. I felt listless, and my consciousness felt like it was falling into an endless abyss, constantly falling and falling..."

Upon hearing Bevin's explanation, Yaro's heart stirred.

Isn't this situation similar to when I was a child and my mental energy was completely depleted after reading the 'Evil God Scroll'?

"Okay, stop scaring yourself."

As Yaro spoke, he handed over the water jug ​​he was holding:

"Drink some water first. You must have inhaled a lot of lead poison just now."

(End of this chapter)