Chapter 1740 - 1739: Poison in the Soup

The remaining two or three points are definitely Wang Kai's deliberate changes to prevent others from suspecting the smokescreen he intentionally released.

"That's right, Yan Wei, you kid are now smarter than me. After your analysis, I feel like I understand everything. You know, Wang Kai's figure really does resemble the Eldest Son of Yan Family."

Tang Rao was already a bit impatient to go to the communal kitchen to find Wang Kai.

"I've always been smarter than you, just not as strong. If I had strength, I would have already reached the pinnacle of a Supreme God, who would silently support you from behind?"

Tang Rao charges ahead on the front lines while Yan Wei quietly contributes from the back. The two work together efficiently, understanding each other exceptionally well. Tang Rao knew that even if he gave his current position to Yan Wei, Yan Wei might not even be interested in Tang Rao's current lifestyle.

"Enough talking, I'm going to find the Eldest Son of Yan Family. If this kid is in the kitchen, and I don't pull him out, I'll write my name backwards."

Yan Wei kept watch on people as Tang Rao sprinted to the communal kitchen at top speed.

Inside the kitchen, Wang Kai was missing.

Tang Rao arrived only to find no trace of Wang Kai.

Well, Yan Wei was supposed to help Tang Rao keep an eye on Wang Kai, but when he got there, there wasn't even a trace of a hair.

"Yan Wei, didn't you say Wang Kai was here? Where is he?"

Tang Rao looked all around, but couldn't see any sign of him.

"He was just here, just a blink of an eye, and I didn't see how the Eldest Son of Yan Family disappeared."

Yan Wei was responsible for monitoring multiple feeds; occasionally missing a piece was normal.

"Can you rewind the video, reverse the footage?"

Tang Rao asked two questions in succession, scaring Yan Wei into immediately replaying the video. Sure enough, Wang Kai left the kitchen at that moment.

"He went out, and the trajectory looks like he's going to find Granny Hua and the others."

Yan Wei took out a map of Zijing City and overlaid the movement trajectory, confirming that the path clearly led to Granny Hua's place.

Could this be the Eldest Son of Yan Family's third target?

Though it seems incredible, Tang Rao was willing to believe once, preferring to err on the side of caution. The Eldest Son of Yan Family's disguising skills were impressive. If he really fooled Granny Hua, the next poisoned person could be her.

If Granny Hua, a grandmaster in the poison world, was poisoned by the Eldest Son of Yan Family, outsiders might ridicule Granny Hua terribly.

Outside Granny Hua's place, the leaves of some poisonous grass rustled, making soft sounds as they collided.

Wang Kai walked up to Granny Hua's courtyard, looked at the Poisonous Grass by the doorstep, and his lips formed an involuntary smirk.

"Master of poisons? After today, you'll be nothing."

Wang Kai extended a hand and knocked on the door a few times, but nobody opened the door for him.

"What's going on, who's there?"

Upon the second knock, someone finally came out.

"Why are you knocking? Everyone knows Granny Hua's place is off-limits. You're looking to die, young man?"

Granny Hua saw it was a young man and immediately started threatening, showing no mercy.

"Cooling soup prepared in the kitchen to relieve heat, Senior Tu asked for some to be delivered to every courtyard."

Wang Kai played the part timidly, not showing that he was the mastermind.

Granny Hua glanced at Wang Kai and the soup bowl in his hand, feeling a bit doubtful, as no one had ever delivered soup to her since she moved into Zijing City.

"Really? Tu Lingfeng is only just recovering and has already returned to the kitchen? That old man is truly dedicated."

Granny Hua sneered and opened the door, taking the soup and looking directly at Wang Kai, who appeared calm. People like him, who seem calm, tend to be suspicious.

"There are many other soups to deliver; I must go."

Wang Kai didn't linger, worried that staying longer would make him more suspicious.

When Tang Rao arrived, Wang Kai was just about to leave, and Granny Hua had just opened the soup bowl, investigating what it contained.

"Boss Yan, leaving so soon after arriving? Not keen to have a heart-to-heart with this old friend before leaving?"

Upon seeing Tang Rao, Wang Kai became tense, and when Tang Rao revealed his true identity, showing that he was aware of everything, Wang Kai grew even more anxious.

"The Eldest Son of Yan Family?"

Tang Rao had just returned from East Island and spoke to Granny Hua about him. Having only heard of the Eldest Son of Yan Family before, she was slightly surprised when he stood before her.

"Tang Rao, long time no see. I thought you'd need more time, but you discovered it so soon."

The Eldest Son of Yan Family was at ease. Since his identity was exposed, he no longer wore someone else's skin but revealed his true face.

"How's it going? Heard you successfully refined eight-grade Elixir Pills under my pressure; don't you plan to thank me?"

Granny Hua felt disgusted hearing his words, tossing the soup in her hand to the ground.

"Thank you? You were trying to poison me just now, right? And you think Tang Rao should thank you?"

Even before Tang Rao could act against the Eldest Son of Yan Family, Granny Hua's anger erupted before him.

"Granny Hua, leave this jerk to me. If I can't beat him, then get your revenge!"

The Eldest Son of Yan Family had been arrogant in Zijing City for days. If Tang Rao didn't deal with him personally, he couldn't find peace.

"A newly ascended Supreme God dares speak so boldly. You think successfully refining eight-grade Elixir Pills to save lives means you can defeat me? As for your Kao Shan Sect, frankly, I don't care, and your so-called Zijing City? I come and go as I wish; you cannot trap me."

Tang Rao detested the Eldest Son of Yan Family's behavior, feeling he deserved a beating.