Chapter 851 - 687: Plague God

Chapter 851: Chapter 687: Plague God

Speaking of killing them, Yi Lanshan probably still wouldn’t dare. Because quite a few people know that they’ve come to the Yi Mansion.

He’s an imperial envoy sent by the court; does Yi Mansion really dare to blatantly take his life?

Gu Chengyu looked at the bowl of soup Ming Mo placed in front of Lu Chen, pursed his lips slightly, and said nothing.

If Lu Chen doesn’t notice, then there’s no need for him to remind him. If Lu Chen can just sleep through the night, wouldn’t everything be calm and nothing would happen?

Tomorrow they would leave with the treasure map, and there would be no need for additional complications.

Gu Chengyu placed the bowl of soup near his mouth again but did not touch his lips.

He watched Lu Chen’s reaction with his eyes. Who could have guessed that Lu Chen would swiftly grab his bowl, splashing soup onto his sleeves?

"Wait before you drink. Yi Lanshan must be wary of us; these dishes look sumptuous, but who knows if they’re poisoned?"

Saying this, he ignored the soup stains on his sleeves and pulled out a silver needle from his sleeve.

"Luckily, I was prepared. You wouldn’t have thought about this." After speaking, he looked at Gu Chengyu triumphantly.

Gu Chengyu’s mouth twitched slightly, forcing a smile.

"You make a very good point!"

Lu Chen received Gu Chengyu’s acknowledgment and couldn’t help but smile.

Then his expression turned serious as he started testing the food with the silver needle.

Gu Chengyu sighed inwardly; what had to come still came.

He watched as Lu Chen dipped the silver needle into the chicken soup, and sure enough, when it was taken out, the needle had turned black.

"Ha! That Yi Clan Leader is really audacious, daring to try to poison us!" Lu Chen’s color changed dramatically as a look of shock surfaced on his face.

Gu Chengyi glanced at the silver needle; this deep blackness, had Yi Lanshan perhaps added something else to the soup?

Just a sedative, the color shouldn’t be like this.

"I see the Yi Clan Leader’s ambition is rather large, daring even to poison a court’s imperial envoy." Lu Chen was utterly furious, and after speaking, he glanced at Gu Chengyu.

"Perhaps it’s not entirely poison? Unless he wants to risk annihilation." Gu Chengyu was hesitant to speak too directly and could only hint lightly.

"Oh? Then tell me what is in here?" Lu Chen narrowed his eyes, immediately filled with suspicion.

Does Gu Chengyu know what’s in here? Then why was he about to drink it earlier?

"I’m just guessing; after all, when we entered the Yi Mansion, which aristocratic family didn’t know? Yi Mansion wouldn’t go that far, would they?"

Gu Chengyu shook his head; Lu Chen was so shrewd, maybe he was harboring suspicions about him now! Naturally, he couldn’t reveal the truth.

"I understand some pharmacology, and there should be Condensing Illusion Grass in here."

Lu Chen smiled mysteriously, pulled out a handkerchief to wipe the needle, and then carefully secured it.

Gu Chengyu was astonished, not expecting Lu Chen to be versed in pharmacology as well.

On that first night in Hejian Prefecture, did Lu Chen know about the sedative Gu Chengyu sprayed in his room?

Gu Chengyu glanced at Lu Chen, then confirmed that Lu Chen indeed didn’t know.

His sedative was something he refined based on a lost formula from his secret space, which he had once improved.

The greatest advantage of this sedative is its colorless and tasteless nature, making one unsusceptible to it.

If Lu Chen had detected it, obtaining the treasure map wouldn’t have been so smooth.

Seeing Gu Chengyu looking at him with a surprised expression, Lu Chen decided to set aside his doubts about him and explained, "Condensing Illusion Grass is the main ingredient in producing sedatives, so this soup probably contains sedatives, thus we shouldn’t panic too much."

Lu Chen chuckled lightly, and seeing Gu Chengyu still silent, he continued, "Since the Yi Clan Leader has shown such hospitality, shouldn’t we reciprocate his goodwill?"

Gu Chengyu understood Lu Chen’s intention in a moment, nodding involuntarily.

"How about it? Did he drink the chicken soup?" Yi Lanshan asked the steward urgently.

"Yes, Sir. I made sure to wait by the door while they brought out the bowls and plates; in a little while, they should start to feel sleepy."

The steward nodded affirmatively, especially since that bowl of chicken soup had been half-consumed.

This was specifically instructed by the master, so he was particularly attentive.

"Fantastic!" Yi Lanshan was visibly delighted. All the dishes were drugged, but the chicken soup contained the most.

This sedative wasn’t the kind that works instantly but slowly makes one drowsy, reducing Gu Chengyu’s suspicion.

As Gu Chengyu grows drowsier, he would fall asleep as usual, just feeling heavier eyelids than usual, ensuring he wouldn’t suspect them.

"Seems like we’re safe tonight; tomorrow we must send that Plague God away, lest he ruins our plans."

Yi Lanshan grinned joyfully; as long as Gu Chengyu and his family sleep until dawn, they’d naturally be safe.

He didn’t believe Gu Chengyu would dare to do anything to Yi Mansion during the day, and as for the followers, Yi Lanshan had even less to worry about.

After all, once the master giving orders is asleep, what can the followers do?

Nonetheless, to avoid any accidents, Yi Lanshan decided to have the Hidden Guards watch those people to prevent any unforeseen issues.

"Did Mr. Gu really drink the chicken soup?"

Yi Lanwen felt a bit anxious; he was puzzled that Mr. Gu wasn’t wary of his brother?

Earlier, his brother told him about putting sedatives, and he hadn’t stopped him.

Actually, whether the Yi Family or Gu Chengyu obtains the treasure map, the benefits wouldn’t be less for him.

However, that depends on Gu Chengyu keeping his promise. Comparatively, the rise of the Yi Family seems more reliable.

After all, his brother is family; as long as he keeps that person happy, his brother won’t treat his family line poorly, will he?

As for the poison affecting him, once Gu Chengyu is unconscious, it wouldn’t be a problem anymore.

Later, when he drugs Gu Chengyu’s followers, wouldn’t they be at his disposal?

Gu Chengyu must have the antidote with him, and he plans to search Gu Chengyu, surely he’ll find it.

This way, he wouldn’t be under Gu Chengyu’s control and wouldn’t be on edge.

Yi Lanwen silently applauded himself for his cleverness, who said he lacked scheming?

Before, he just didn’t bother with it because his brother handled everything.

"Brother! Those followers don’t seem like pushovers to me, to avoid complications, I think we should drug them too. Later, when they eat, we’ll mimic the process; this way, it saves us trouble."

The servants naturally couldn’t eat with the master; when it’s time to serve the followers, it’s a good opportunity.

Hearing this, Yi Lanshan was greatly approving.

He stroked his beard in satisfaction, saying, "This time you’ve thought things through, second brother, let’s proceed as you said. However, increase the dosage so they don’t awaken in the middle of the night."

Yi Lanwen was thrilled to be praised and quickly agreed.

Yet, once outside the door, his face sank.