The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl-Chapter 788 - 786: The Poisoner

"Grand Doctor Chu, what you do not know is that our head chef, Master Ji..."

The boss had no choice but to step forward with a reluctant determination, about to explain.

"Boss, agree to their request. I will prepare this dish."

Just as the boss was wondering what excuse he could make without offending Grand Doctor Chu and the distinguished guests accompanying him, Xin Lin’s voice timely drifted over.

The boss felt a surge of joy in his heart.

Xin Lin had previously helped Master Ji make the Fire Emperor Auspicious Soup, but could she complete it alone?

"Young Prince, this way please."

Chu Tianyi made a gesture of invitation with a face that sought to please.

Prince Tu nodded, and the two headed towards the private room upstairs.

"Xin Lin, can you really make this dish? This is a matter of life and death for Taoyao Pavilion, it’s no trifle."

The boss was still somewhat anxious.

"Boss, have you forgotten? Taoyao Pavilion also has my share, and I care even more about Master Ji’s last wish than you do. I have a favor to ask of you."

After finishing her words, Xin Lin whispered a few sentences into the boss’s ear.

"This... very well, as you say, but you must be careful and cautious." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The boss had no other methods at his disposal and could only nod in agreement to Xin Lin’s request.

Chu Tianyi and Prince Tu took their seats in the private room.

A few singers danced gracefully, and the young girl’s melodious and pleasant singing, along with their enchanting dance moves, was too much for the eyes to take in.

Yet the two men sitting behind the screen did not spare a single glance at those women.

"Prince Tu, I was unaware that you are the disciple of the Poison Saint. I, Chu Tianyi, have been ignorant of the great before me; please forgive me."

Among the mingling sounds of singing, Chu Tianyi spoke in a hushed voice.

"Chu Tianyi, you are quite audacious."

Prince Tu fiddled with a wine cup in his hand, his slender fingers subtly exerting force.

The wine cup cracked at his touch, and the fragrant wine flowed down, splashing onto the ground.

"Young Prince, please calm your anger. I, Chu Tianyi, am not aware of where I have erred."

Upon hearing this, Chu Tianyi immediately knelt in a panic to beg for mercy.

"Years ago, in that deal, you clearly agreed—you assist my master in reaching the summit of Medical Skill, and in return, you eliminate Chu Beiqing for him. But why is Chu Beiqing still alive and well to this day?"

A sharp gleam flickered in Prince Tu’s eyes.

"Young Prince, it’s a misunderstanding! Chu Beiqing has been poisoned with the Three Corpse Poison and won’t live for more than a few months. I have always followed the orders of the revered master, administering the poison secretly, ensuring the dosage and frequency are absolutely correct. Just look at Chu Beiqing’s appearance; you’ll understand."

Chu Tianyi was instantly drenched in cold sweat.

The Three Corpse Poison was a slow-acting poison.

It requires long-term exposure over days and months to take effect.

This poison does not just corrode a person’s internal organs, but the flesh as well, which slowly necrotizes until the very end, turning them into walking corpses controlled by corpse worms.

The intention was not only to put Chu Beiqing to death but also to make him into a being that is neither dead nor alive, a walking corpse.

The depth of his hatred for Chu Beiqing could not be understated.

"Today I saw Chu Beiqing myself; indeed, he seems imbecilic, but there is not a single sign of the corpse worms acting up, nor the symptoms of the seven apertures being blocked. Forget months; even years from now, he might not die."

Prince Tu laughed coldly. If not for witnessing Chu Beiqing’s state today,

He would have foolishly believed that Chu Beiqing couldn’t live for two more months.

"How is this possible? I followed the Poison Saint’s instructions to administer the medicine!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Tianyi’s complexion changed in shock, and he couldn’t help but raise his voice.

Chu Beiqing will not die?

"Be quiet."

Prince Tu quickly glanced over to the other side of the screen and waved his hand.

As the dance ended, the group of dancing girls and singers withdrew.