529 I suspected that you cuckolded me! (1/2)

Truth serum!

It was a military drug created seven hundred years ago by 'Demonic Doctor' Robert Terson. It was distilled from dozens of hallucinogens and psychedelics. Upon intake, it would cause a person's mind to reach a 'calm state' that was no different from numbness.

Under the 'calm state', the person's subjective reasoning would be repressed and their subconscious and unconscious thoughts would become the main driver. One would respond in the most truthful manner in response to any voices from the external world. There would be no room to hide any secret hidden deep in their heart.

In the third war between the hero faction and the criminal faction, Robert Terson had invented a truth serum that became the nightmare of war spies. The moment a spy was captured, they would be fed the truth serum. Whatever secrets they know would become intelligence for the enemy, causing the war to enter an unprecedented stalemate. The battle stage even resulted in the invitation of shameless battle strategies that sacrificed spies who were passed false information.

Although the truth serum's appearance had greatly reduced the need for gross torture during interrogations, the underlying tenet of the truth serum was a 'concentrated hallucinogen'. Not only did it result in a certain degree of mental harm to the recipient, leaving the person in a trance at the beginning, there would also be side effects of frequent hallucinations. It was easy to cause great mental and physical harm to the recipient. It was a grave violation of human rights.

Therefore, once a peaceful era was ushered in, truth serums were labeled by the United Nations as a 'Class A controlled drug'. Other than the military, no one else was to privately produce it. Furthermore, it could only be used on enemy spies and criminals that had committed grave crimes. Before its usage, a series of legal procedures and approvals were required. The usage of it had to be made public, making the stringent use of it very apparent.

Upon hearing Mu Zhaorong's roar, the relevant information regarding 'truth serums' flashed across Mu Lengxi's mind.

Mu Lengxi loved reading books. Her favorite pastime was to spend time in libraries and browse through all sorts of books to increase her knowledge. She had once read the description on 'truth serums' in military books that were relatively unpopular.

However, this was the first time she was encountering such a banned drug in real life.

Mu Lengxi widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at the 'father' in front of her in shock.

He was the premier of the state council who showed wanton disregard of the law and he carried truth serums with him.

Was he even planning on using it on his own daughter?

Was this her father?

Was this the youngest leader of a country ever since China was established?

No, he was the Li family's 'cold-blooded emperor', Tyger Li!

”Tyger Li!”

Mu Zhaorong had shoved her daughter behind her. The frail woman who had been disconsolate a moment ago looked like an infuriated tigress that was baring her fangs. She had a domineering air to her.

Tyger Li remained expressionless as he faced Mu Zhaorong's angry gaze. He said calmly, ”Whoever kills my son will have to pay the price. I need an outcome. Your daughter has lied to cover up for the murderer. I'm extremely angry but I cannot harm her so using the truth serum is the best choice.”

The simple words 'your daughter' destroyed the last tiny bit of hope in Mu Lengxi's heart. Her expression turned ashen as her limbs turned cold. She buried her head into her mother's shoulders and did not dare look at the unfamiliar man who had never treated her as his 'daughter'. She was afraid that she could not hold back her tears any further.

Mu Zhaorong's expression turned increasingly cold as she gnashed her teeth and said, ”What are you basing it on to be so certain that my daughter is lying? What proof do you have to be so certain that she's covering up for the murderer? I know you have none. You are a depraved mad man with a severe case of persecutory delusional disorder. You have nothing at all!”

Tyger Li's expression was cold as he said, ”My judgment is the proof. Her covering up for a murderer is a fact of the irrefutable truth. By letting her drink the truth serum, it's instead me giving her a chance to prove herself.”

Mu Zhaorong's scoffed from her extreme anger as she said, ”What a nice way of putting it that way. After so many years, you are now more shameless than before! You clearly are aware that truth serums are Class A banned drugs and that it would result in damage to one's mind. Yet, you are forcing Xi'er to down it. Aren't you afraid of going to hell for actually using an interrogative method employed against spies or murderers on your daughter!?”

Tyger Li said in a deadpan manner, ”There is a price to pay for lying. Regardless of the person's identity, the side effects of the truth serum are only a tiny punishment.”

Mu Zhaorong said with a sneer, ”Tyger Li, have you ever drunk truth serum before!?”

Tyger Li fell silent and did not respond.

”Falling into a trance with frequent hallucinations, waking up in cold sweat from nightmares. Such painful days will last for at least half a month!”