Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"conspiracy?"

Faced with Gu Canyang's reminder, Lu Feng's expression became even more solemn.

"Old Age, what on earth is going on...?"

"Could it be that I've also been poisoned by the drug?"

Not to mention that this place is a forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace, heavily guarded, and there are a group of imperial guards stationed around the Qianqing Hall. Not even a fly could get in, let alone poison it secretly.

"Don't worry, with your physique, a mere wisp of poison won't endanger your life. At most, you'll lose all your energy, your limbs will go weak, and you'll end up as a fish to be slaughtered..."

Gu Canyang's voice came again, his tone still deep and resonant.

"My energy is completely depleted, and my limbs are weak...!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's brows furrowed even more, forming a deep frown.

Even if one's physical body is comparable to a Xuan-grade magic weapon, it is not completely immune to the effects of the drug poison, let alone the others present!

As for the "medicinal poison" mentioned by Gu Canyang, Lu Feng had never heard of it before!

"How could these people be completely unaware?"

"How could this happen...."

Thinking of this, Lu Feng looked up at his surroundings again, only to find that everyone present remained calm, their attention seemingly focused on the upcoming pill-refining competition, and they had not noticed any signs of the poison spreading.

"This poison is invisible and colorless. If I'm not mistaken, it is one of the ten most potent poisons on the continent, known as the 'Dissolving Power and Melting Bones Powder,' which kills without a trace. Unless one possesses extremely strong soul power, it is difficult to detect!"

Seeing Lu Feng's confusion, Gu Canyang added, "Not only that, but inside and outside the Qianqing Hall, there are remnants of 'Dissolving Power and Bone-Melting Powder' in everything from the food and drinks at the banquet to the tables, chairs, and even the air itself."

"Clearly, the person behind this intends to wipe them all out, leaving no survivors...!"

Gu Canyang's tone remained cold and austere.

Drug poison is a special kind of deadly poison that incorporates some of the properties of elixirs, making it even more violent and intense. It can even dissolve a martial artist's Yuan energy and is difficult to remove by ordinary means!

As for the "Dissolving Power and Bone-Melting Powder" that Gu Canyang just mentioned, it is one of the top ten poisons in the mainland. Its toxicity is so severe that, among everyone present, only Lu Feng can withstand it.

However, if it were an ordinary martial artist at the third level of the Spirit Soul Realm, once the poison in their body erupted, it wouldn't be as simple as just a nosebleed. They would probably have lost all their Yuan Power, bleed from all seven orifices, and eventually die on the spot!

"Old Gu, if you are not mistaken, there is probably only one person among all the distinguished guests present who could secretly poison someone right under everyone's noses, without even the current emperor Ren Tianxing noticing..."

At this point, Lu Feng's gaze shifted again, looking at the composed white-robed man not far away.

Xu Liancheng, whose hands create lotus flowers!

Although the other party is the current president of the Alchemist Guild and is not a heretic, and has almost no motive to poison, among all the distinguished guests, only Xu Liancheng has this ability.

After all, Xu Liancheng was not only the number one medicine king in the four kingdoms of Lingnan, but his soul power was also terrifyingly strong, at least at the seventh level of soul power. A mere wisp of "Dissolving Power and Bone-Melting Powder" could not escape the other party's perception and sense of smell.

Right now, the Qianqing Hall is shrouded in the invisible and colorless "Dissolving Power and Bone-Melting Powder". Xu Liancheng not only has no reaction, but also calmly waits for the next alchemy competition, which is obviously very suspicious!

"pretty close."

Gu Canyang said solemnly, "Young Master Lu, you cannot linger here. You'd better leave quickly, otherwise, once the person behind the scenes makes their move, the situation may become even more dangerous...!"

Although Lu Feng's physical body is strong enough to be immune to the effects of the "Dissolving Power and Bone-Melting Powder", it cannot completely eliminate the poison's influence. In the end, he will still lose all his energy and his limbs will become weak, thus greatly reducing his strength.

This is also why Gu Canyang advised the other party to run away. After all, a wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall. When faced with a difficult situation that is hard to resolve, it is best to leave.

"Leave? No, I'm staying!"

Faced with Gu Canyang's advice, Lu Feng unusually shook his head and refused, a resolute glint in his eyes, "Not to mention that the mastermind behind the poisoning is still unknown, if I leave now, Miss Ren will be in danger..."

"I can't just stand by and watch Miss Ren die a violent death, so I can't leave!"

"Young Master Lu, are you really not leaving?"

Seeing Lu Feng's determination, Gu Canyang was somewhat surprised and tried to probe again.

"I'm not leaving!"

Lu Feng did not hesitate at all.

Gu Canyang stroked his long beard, a smile returning to his aged face. "Heh, you haven't changed a bit. You'd risk your life for a woman. Fine!"

"Anyway, with the Treasure Basin protecting you, let alone a mere wisp of the Dissolving Power and Bone-Melting Powder, even the most lethal poison on the continent can't do anything to you right now."

"Ancient? Could the treasure basin also possess detoxifying properties?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng was taken aback, his expression showing some surprise.

This was the first time he had ever realized how amazing the Treasure Bowl's abilities were. Not only could it accumulate small amounts into large sums, accelerate time, and repair damage, but it could even detoxify! It was practically the ultimate cheat code!

"nonsense!"

Rolling his eyes at the other party, Gu Canyang said somewhat irritably, "The Treasure Basin is the number one treasure in the universe; neutralizing a mere wisp of poison is naturally effortless!"

"However, the detoxification is a minor matter. The ambitions and purposes of the person behind it all have not yet been exposed, so you'd better not let your guard down..."

"Even a lion needs to go all out to hunt a rabbit; I won't be careless, kid..."

Lu Feng nodded slightly, his expression solemn, while secretly glancing at Xu Liancheng not far away. "Besides, although this person's alchemy skills are strong, his overall strength is not invincible..."

Just as Lu Feng was secretly making plans, the latest round of the Pill Refining Competition began.

As for the contestants participating in this alchemy competition, in addition to a group of young geniuses from the Alchemist Guild, there are also many rising stars from prestigious families. The atmosphere on the scene was just as exciting as the martial arts contest for marriage that had just taken place.

However, Lu Feng himself did not intend to participate in the alchemy competition, and instead quietly stepped aside.

Because, more than the outcome of the alchemy competition, he was concerned about Xu Liancheng's ambitions and motives for appearing, as well as the safety of Consort Ren Xuan.

"Um?"

Outside the Qianqing Hall, looking at the huge plaza not far away where the atmosphere was bustling, Xu Liancheng seemed to sense something. He immediately looked at Lu Feng in the corner of the crowd, then narrowed his eyes slightly, "Killing intent, huh..."

"Heh, an interesting lad. He might be of great help in a little while..."

Xu Liancheng smiled knowingly, as if he were plotting something.

"Your Majesty, Chairman Xu."

At this moment, Elder Han and Chen Jinnan also arrived, stepping through the air. They then bowed to Ren Tianxing and Xu Liancheng, saying, "The participants for this alchemy competition have been finalized, with a total of thirty-eight people participating. May we begin?"