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The service worker, wearing a mask, stared intently at Chu Ge.

one second.

two seconds.

three seconds.

Time passes little by little.

A minute passed.

Chu Ge stood quietly in place, his expression calm, showing no sign of anything unusual.

William did not leave either.

After toasting Chu Ge, he turned and walked towards Arya and Clara, who were standing to the side.

I lightly clinked glasses with the two of them.

A gentle smile.

William raised his wine glass, tilted his head back, and let the red wine slowly slide down his throat.

This time, he drank very slowly.

He appeared to be savoring the rich flavor of top-quality red wine and enjoying the elegant atmosphere of the dinner, but anyone who observed closely could see that his peripheral vision was constantly fixed on Chu Ge not far away.

He was waiting, waiting for the poison to take effect, waiting for the white-haired girl to collapse to the ground.

A few minutes slipped by unnoticed.

The guests in the banquet hall chatted and laughed, and everything was peaceful and normal, without any unexpected incidents.

William finished his glass of red wine, a fleeting look of doubt crossing his eyes before he regained his impeccable aristocratic composure. He didn't linger, turning and leaving with Susie beside him.

The masked waiter, who had been watching Chu Ge intently the entire time, had an expression of disbelief in his eyes.

Are you kidding me?!

A huge wave of emotions surged within him, and he was completely stunned.

That's potassium cyanide!

And it was a dose of several grams!

This deadly poison is so potent that even if hundreds of adults were to come into contact with it, they would be instantly knocked out, with no chance of survival!

The girl in front of me looks thin and frail. Even an awakened superhuman would definitely not be able to withstand this level of poison!

How could there be absolutely nothing wrong?

The waiters are assassins carefully trained by the Wei family.

He was a pawn that William had deliberately placed in this aristocratic banquet, his sole mission being to cooperate with William in eliminating Chu Ge.

Their goal was simple: to covet the incomparably precious divine blessing within Chu Ge's body.

To complete the mission, he racked his brains and devised countless plans, finally settling on the safest method: poisoning.

The entire toasting ceremony that William just performed was a pre-arranged collaboration between the two of them.

He watched Chu Ge drink the glass of red wine laced with potassium cyanide without making a single mistake.

According to the plan, as soon as Chu Ge succumbed to the poison, he would immediately take the hidden poison and commit suicide.

In addition, he meticulously planned a backup plan, hiding a large number of deliberately fabricated clues on his person.

Everything is subtly pointing to Anjia!

He wanted to kill two birds with one stone.

First, he successfully killed Chu Ge, who possessed divine blessings, eliminating William's biggest dark horse rival.

Second, they used this incident to frame An Jia and create a huge public opinion storm.

He knew very well that these fabricated clues would be exposed sooner or later if investigated carefully, and had nothing to do with the An family.

But so what?

A genius blessed by the gods is poisoned at a noble banquet. If the Wei family adds fuel to the fire, the pressure from public opinion alone will be enough to give the An family a major headache.

More importantly, Amber is currently preparing for the match with all her might. If the Amber family gets caught up in a media storm, they will inevitably be distracted by internal strife and have no time to focus on the match.

His decision not to directly attack Amber and Dorria was also based on careful consideration.

Anyone with eyes can see that the biggest beneficiary of eliminating these two would be the Wei family.

If they were to be harmed, the Wei family would instantly be thrust into the eye of the storm and become the target of all forces.

The Wei family is shrewd and calculating; they would never do something so foolish.

But tonight, all his meticulous plans have fallen apart.

More than ten minutes have passed.

The anticipated scene of dying from poisoning did not appear for a long time.

Chu Ge stood there perfectly fine, with fair and rosy skin and steady breathing. Not only did he not suffer from the pain of poisoning, but he even seemed to be getting better and better, just like a normal person.

"...That shouldn't be the case."

The masked assassin stared intently at Chu Ge, his mind filled with confusion and despair.

He looked at Chu Ge chatting casually with others not far away, and his mentality completely collapsed.

Could it be that I remembered it wrong?

I didn't put any poison in that glass of wine just now.

Or has my memory declined due to excessive indulgence in eating, drinking, and having too much fun lately?

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the panic in his heart.

An army is raised for a thousand days, but used for only one.

Over the years, the Wei family has given him top-notch treatment: fine wines and gourmet food, luxury cars and mansions, and a life of sensual pleasures. He has everything that ordinary people can never have in their entire lives.

He can never repay the Wei family's kindness!

No matter what, he must kill Chu Ge today, and never let down his master's cultivation!

The thought crossed his mind, and a chilling killing intent instantly surged in the assassin's eyes.

As a peak B-rank assassin, even if Chu Ge is an A-rank expert, as long as he launches a full-scale sneak attack, he might be able to kill someone of a higher rank!

At least in the novels he read, it was commonplace for the protagonist to defeat ordinary people far above his level.

Although the assassin knew himself... he was probably just another ordinary passerby in the legend.

but.

Kou can go! So can I!

In an instant, his magical power surged within him, his sleeves trembled slightly, and a sharp dagger coated with deadly poison, hidden deep within his sleeves, was poised to strike, just one final step away from being launched.

Just as he was about to rush forward and kill, Chu Ge, who was not far away, suddenly spoke, his calm voice interrupting all his actions.

"Wait here for me, I'm going to get something to eat."

Chu Ge said something to Aria and Clara beside him, then walked towards the dining table.

After taking a couple of steps, she suddenly turned back to the two girls and asked, "Would you like to eat something together?"

Arya gently shook her head: "Sister, I'm already full, no need."

Clara, standing to the side, looked at the gentle and beautiful Chu Ge and felt a surge of excitement.

She was about to nod in agreement immediately.

As long as it's something Sister Chu Ge gives her, no matter how ordinary or unpalatable it is, she can force herself to eat it even if her stomach is bloated.

But the next second, an outrageous idea popped into her mind, making her instantly dismiss the idea.

No! Absolutely not!

If I eat too much and get fat, and my figure becomes bloated, how will I secretly lie on top of other girls when I sleep at night?

What if it's too heavy and hurts someone?

Thinking of this, Clara felt a pang of regret and could only force herself to suppress her longing, replying softly, "Thank you, sister, but I don't need it."

Seeing that neither of them had an appetite, Chu Ge didn't try to persuade them further. He nodded and walked alone toward the banquet table laden with delicious food.

The masked assassin hiding in the shadows witnessed this scene, and his previously tense heart instantly filled with joy!

A tremendous opportunity!

A perfect opportunity to poison them!

He immediately suppressed the urge to draw his sword and stab, abandoning his plan for a head-on assault.

There are too many people around, so a forced assassination is the worst possible strategy.

He reached into his pocket and touched the small bottle of potassium cyanide, and hope rekindled in his eyes.

"There's hot water here, please move aside!"

As the assassins shouted, they quickly weaved through the passing guests, rushing ahead to the back of the dining table and quietly taking their positions.

He stared intently at Chu Ge as he approached, ready to seize any opportunity to poison him.

Soon, Chu Ge arrived at the sumptuous table.

Looking around, the entire dining table was filled with luxurious ingredients.

Caviar, foie gras, black truffles, dried ham, tuna sashimi... each one is a delicacy that ordinary people can't afford in their entire lives.

Even a small portion of it is equivalent to several months' worth of food expenses for an average family.

In addition to upscale formal meals, there are also a variety of exquisite Western desserts, mousse cakes, macarons, cream puddings, etc.

But Chu Ge had already eaten quite a bit of these delicacies and exquisite desserts before the banquet began, so he had no appetite at all and just wanted something different.

She looked at the masked waiter behind the table who looked somewhat familiar and tentatively asked him a question.

"Excuse me, do you have fried chicken and hamburgers here?"

For some reason, surrounded by a table full of high-end delicacies, she suddenly craved this high-calorie, unhealthy "junk food."

Upon hearing this, the assassin froze, his eyes instantly turning incredibly strange.

He almost broke down and started complaining on the spot.

Sister! Are you serious?!

This is a banquet for the highest-ranking nobles!

The nation's top elites gathered together, and the table was laden with priceless delicacies and top-tier cuisine. Would you refuse to eat it?

Why do I crave fried chicken and burgers that cost only ten or twenty dollars at street stalls?

Is it that even the finest caviar isn't enough? Or is it that Boston lobster is too tough to handle with a knife?

You turned a perfectly good high-end banquet into something resembling a street food stall!

Does it even know how to eat?

Seeing that the other party was stunned and didn't speak, Chu Ge assumed that the banquet didn't have this kind of common snack, so he quickly apologized softly: "I'm sorry, I was presumptuous. If it's not available, then it's alright."

She also felt that she had gone a bit too far.

It's really inappropriate to serve such down-to-earth food as fried chicken and hamburgers at such a formal and high-class aristocratic occasion.

Just as she was about to casually pick out a few dozen desserts to fill her stomach, the masked assassin opposite her suddenly spoke, his tone incredibly firm.

"It's okay! It's possible!"

He stared intently at Chu Ge, his eyes stubborn and filled with a fierce determination to never give up.

"Wait for me for twenty minutes, it'll be ready soon!"

"Trust me, sister!"

At this moment, he was mentally cursing Chu Ge for not knowing anything about food, but his face was beaming with joy.

This is truly a godsend!

If Chu Ge insisted on eating the food served at the table, he would have to rack his brains to figure out how to poison it.

Now that the other party has specifically requested food to be prepared separately, it has created an excellent opportunity for him to poison them!

The entire process is done by hand, and you can add as much poison as you want without worrying about being discovered!

Seeing his certainty, Chu Ge nodded: "Okay, then I'll trouble you."

Having received permission, the assassin immediately turned and got to work.

Before leaving, he turned back every three steps, repeatedly giving Chu Ge instructions, his tone unusually solemn.

"Guest, I'll go prepare your fried chicken and hamburger now."

"You stay here and don't wander around!"

"I'll be right back, very soon!"

His back view was resolute and determined, carrying with it a tragic and heroic atmosphere.

The wind howls, the Yi River is cold...

As Chu Ge watched his departing figure, a strange urge ignited within her.

Such a dedicated and conscientious worker is incredibly responsible.

She made up her mind: when he comes back, regardless of whether he has the fried chicken and burgers I want, I must give him a good review and praise him to the housekeeper for being so dedicated!

On the other side, the assassin quickly left the banquet hall and headed straight for the kitchen.

He quickly searched around and was pleasantly surprised to find that the kitchen had all the ingredients: hamburger buns, chicken breast, breadcrumbs, salad dressing—all the necessary ingredients were available, enough to make a complete fried chicken hamburger.

When the head chef saw a waiter barging into the kitchen and rummaging through the ingredients, he immediately stepped forward to reprimand and drive him away.

The assassin was preoccupied with poisoning Chu Ge and didn't bother with any words. He knocked out all the chefs who were in his way with a few quick moves, kicked over the head chef who was blocking his way, and cleared out the entire kitchen.

Then, he quickly got to work, copying the simplest method he found online.

In just ten minutes, the golden and crispy fried chicken and the fragrant hamburger were all ready.

We've reached the most crucial step!

He took out a small bottle of highly toxic potassium cyanide that he had hidden, squeezed on a thick layer of salad dressing, mixed most of the poison into the bottle, and spread it evenly in the middle of the hamburger bun.

Cover with the bread dough, and a burger containing an extremely potent poison is perfectly formed.

After finishing the hamburger, he looked at the freshly fried, steaming chicken with a fierce expression, and then evenly sprinkled all the remaining potassium cyanide powder from the bottle onto the surface of the fried chicken.

Every piece of chicken, every part of the skin, is covered in deadly poison.

He carefully and repeatedly sprinkled the poison evenly to ensure that no matter where Chu Ge ate it, he would ingest 100% of the deadly poison, leaving no room for chance.

"Perfect."

Looking at the delicious food on the plate, the assassin couldn't help but admire his own culinary talent.

This is his first time!

"Am I really the main character?"

A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he picked up his plate and strode out of the kitchen.

He was about to forcefully shove his first time into Chu Ge's mouth.

Let her know what cruelty is!

Back at the banquet hall table, he immediately saw Chu Ge standing obediently in place, rubbing his stomach slightly, looking very hungry.

For some reason, seeing how obedient and patiently the other person waited, he felt a strange sense of emotion welling up inside him.

What a well-behaved little girl, so obedient.

Uncle will reward you with a special fried chicken burger filled with the ultimate poison!

When Chu Ge saw him return, her tone was exceptionally sincere.

"I don't know your name, but I just praised you to the butler here, saying that you are the most dedicated and responsible waiter."

"The housekeeper said that after the banquet, they will discuss giving you a raise. You are really dedicated."

These two short sentences instantly warmed the heart of the ruthless and single-minded assassin, making him feel a little guilty.

But the next second, he slapped himself hard!

Snapped!

You vixen! Don't you dare disturb my resolve!

Don't think I won't kill you just because you're acting cute!

Wrong! ! !

"What are you doing...?" Chu Ge stared at the assassin, wondering how strange it was that the other party would suddenly slap himself in public.

And so ruthless.

Bloodstains have appeared.

"Sorry, there was a big mosquito on my face just now." The assassin quickly came up with a seemingly plausible excuse.

He suppressed his pent-up emotions and quickly handed the plate filled with highly poisonous food to Chu Ge, his tone carrying a barely perceptible urgency: "Thank you for your recognition, please eat."

Chu Ge reached out and took the plate, his eyes falling on the golden and crispy fried chicken, where he immediately noticed the fine white powder on the surface.

Slightly curious, she looked up at the waiter and asked, "What's that white powder on top of this fried chicken?"

The assassin didn't even blink, fabricating stories with an air of absolute certainty:

"This is our chef's latest specialty dish: sugar-coated fried chicken."

"This icing is made with extremely precious ingredients. It is made from sugarcane grown exclusively in the extremely cold snowy regions and then boiled for 49 days using ancient techniques before it takes shape."

"It's available in the market, but there's no supply. It sells for 500 grams per pound, and you simply can't buy it outside."

"It has a unique, delicate almond flavor; you should try it!"

"Those who have eaten this kind of 'icing sugar' are so sweet that they can't speak anymore."

Chu Ge listened to his absurd and nonsensical ramblings and sighed inwardly.

Her ability to spout lies so easily is comparable to Xu Wan's; it's truly quite abstract.

However, she didn't expose him or take it to heart.

Whether the white powder was a secret icing or a deadly poison, it made no difference to her.

Her body was already immune to all poisons, and ordinary poisons could not harm her in the slightest.

She even had a little bit of expectation in her heart.

This is a good opportunity to test the world's top-tier poison and see if it can have any effect on me. Maybe I can even use it to further increase my poison resistance.

With this thought in mind, Chu Ge no longer hesitated. He picked up the steaming hot fried chicken, slightly parted his lips, and gently took a bite of the most tender and juicy part of the chicken's rear end.

Ugh—

The crispy outer skin, tender chicken, and subtle almond flavor made for a surprisingly good taste.

It tastes exactly the same as the glass of red wine William toasted earlier.

The assassin stared intently at Chu Ge's movements, his heart leaping into his throat.

She ate it! She really ate it!

Hahaha! She believed it! She really believed it!!!

This silly child actually believed it was icing sugar!

It's truly fate that someone would believe such a crude lie.

Hahaha! I really am the main character!

Chu Ge swallowed an entire bottle of potassium cyanide!

Such a terrifying dose would surely kill even an extraordinary expert, let alone a single person!

I'll see how you survive this time!

Sister! If you're not dead yet, then I'll die!

Their burning, anxious gazes were fixed on Chu Ge, waiting for the moment the poison would take effect.

Chu Ge felt the other person's overly intense gaze, and although he found it a little strange, he didn't delve into it and continued to slowly eat the fried chicken in his hand.

The more I ate, the more familiar the almond flavor in my mouth felt.

She finally realized what was happening.

Oh.

It turned out to be potassium cyanide.

She understood, and looked thoughtfully at the fried chicken in her hand.

The last time she tasted this flavor was several years ago, when she was still a minor. After so long, tasting it again, she felt a strange sense of nostalgia.

Putting down the fried chicken in his hand, Chu Ge finally remembered the details from before.

When William toasted her, she vaguely sensed a very faint murderous intent.

The aura was so faint, like an ant on the ground hissing at you, gone in a flash, that she didn't pay it any mind at the time.

Now, putting everything together, that murderous intent most likely came from the masked waiter in front of us.

She was about to ask who the other person was and why they were attacking her.

As a result, the enemy assassins on the other side couldn't hold back any longer and were the first to break down and roar in anger.

"Are you kidding me?!"

"Why aren't you dead yet?!"

He clearly watched Chu Ge drink the poisoned wine, and then watched him eat most of the fried chicken sprinkled with potassium cyanide.

This dosage is so high, anyone who comes here will die!

But after more than ten minutes, the other person still had a rosy complexion, steady breathing, and was perfectly fine, without even the slightest sign of dizziness, abdominal pain, or poisoning!

This is completely illogical!

Did I buy a fake product?

He instantly recalled how the seller had patted his chest and guaranteed the authenticity of the medicine when he bought it, saying it was genuine, had zero negative reviews, and was 100% pure. He even told him that if he didn't believe him, he could try it himself to verify the quality.

"Damn it! I actually believed his nonsense!"

The suicide squad's mentality completely collapsed.

I'm definitely not the main character!

So, after all that, the so-called deadly poison was just ordinary icing?

To verify his guess, he snatched the hamburger from the plate, took a big bite, and chewed it vigorously.

It has a rich flavor, a strong salad dressing, and a subtle almond taste; surprisingly, it tastes really good.

"It tastes pretty good, it really is fake poison!"

"What a scammer! I'm definitely giving him a bad review!"

He had barely finished speaking when his face turned deathly pale.

A sharp pain instantly swept through his body, as if his internal organs were being scorched by fire and torn apart by sharp blades, and his meridians were instantly broken inch by inch.

His pupils contracted sharply, and the ecstasy on his face froze completely, replaced by extreme pain and despair.

So... the medicine was real!

It is indeed highly poisonous!

But the girl in front of him was immune to poison.

Mom, I really wasn't the main character...

Endless regret welled up in my heart, but it was all too late.

Before he could even say another word, his body went limp and his legs gave way.

puff-

A dull, loud bang rang out.

The B-rank peak assassin, who had just been full of fighting spirit and determined to kill, fell straight down on the cold ground, completely lifeless.

The entire process involved assassination and poisoning; they worked diligently for half a day.

In the end, he poisoned himself.

A noblewoman who came to collect her meal happened to witness this scene and was so frightened that her body went limp, and she exclaimed:

"Kill! Murder!"