I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

Utopia possesses absolute justice, but criminal acts are not absolute. Even if adding too much salt can lead to death, the law will not punish a chef who added too much salt. This is the loophole.

Just like a building, removing one brick every day is not a crime, but over time, the foundation of the building will become unstable, and it will eventually collapse, causing an accident.

"A very interesting idea."

Cleopatra suppressed her emotions. She knew that in the game of business, sometimes even a change of glance could determine victory or defeat, and she could not reveal any problems.

"But why would someone poison the distributed food? What good would it do for either faction to kill those ordinary people?"

This businessman, who inherited Cleopatra's name, deliberately chose a way of expressing himself that did not reveal his role in the matter.

"It's simple. We don't need to poison them all. We just need to make them show symptoms. Then, Utopia will be thrown into panic. At that time, the Brotherhood of the Sands will extend a helping hand to these victims and cure them with medicines obtained from the trade of traveling merchants. In this way, the Brotherhood of the Sands will become everyone's lifeline and gain great prestige."

Lu Ban said, then paused before continuing.

"Sir, you don't want others to know about these things, do you?"

Chapter 869 Isn't this bullying an honest person?

Cleopatra remained impassive as she carefully examined Lu Ban.

He was quite handsome, what a pity.

Having spent so many years in the wilderness, she sometimes had needs that needed to be addressed. If Lu Ban weren't so repulsive, she wouldn't mind helping this young man.

However, what Lu Ban is saying now is extremely dangerous.

Every word was like poison, forcefully poured down Cleopatra's throat, leaving her no choice but to swallow it, until she was terminally ill.

Her thoughts quickly shifted, calling out in her heart.

"I've reconsidered your suggestion. Can you guarantee he'll never be able to speak again?"

"of course."

The madman's voice became increasingly frenzied.

Cleopatra fell silent, her fingers tracing the armrests of her chair as if in thought.

Cleopatra soon had her answer.

"I'll make him leave this city, and the rest is up to you."

In response, Cleopatra looked at Lu Ban.

“What you’ve said is very interesting, and it’s a good story. Unfortunately, we don’t govern this city-state by telling stories.”

She said that her words did not directly address Lu Ban's statement.

"Please go back. I will forgive your rudeness this time, but there will be no next time."

Cleopatra said sharply.

Two people immediately came into the house, looking like they would help Lu Ban leave gracefully if he didn't leave on his own.

Lu Ban had no choice but to get up and leave.

After Lu Ban left, Cleopatra summoned another merchant.

"Don't distribute food today; send all the food outside the city."

She pointed to a location where traveling merchants gathered, not far outside Utopia City, a place for merchants who did not want to be bound by the rules of Utopia to conduct business and exchange ideas.

As for Lu Ban, he didn't stop there after leaving, but observed carefully.

He discovered that the members of the Yellow Sand Brotherhood, who were supposed to be distributing food today, were not there. Only the ordinary people who were used to banging on their bowls and waiting at this time every day were still hungry.

"Why isn't there any food being given out today?"

"Are you not going to send it?"

"Is something wrong?"

"The Yellow Sand Brotherhood broke their promise and stopped providing food. I deliberately didn't eat anything this morning. Isn't this bullying an honest person?"

Are there any other places distributing food? Has anyone gone to check?

"Could it be that something happened to the Yellow Sand Brotherhood?"

A group of people were discussing the matter animatedly, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the Yellow Sand Brotherhood, feeling that a small favor could breed resentment.

Lu Ban noticed that the members of the Yellow Sand Brotherhood had not disappeared. They were carrying the food and hurrying towards the outskirts of Utopia City, seemingly wanting to dispose of the poisonous food as soon as possible.

He followed them.

Leaving Utopia, the food deliverymen soon arrived at an area filled with tents.

This is where outside businessmen gather.

Although utopia has rules and regulations that ensure honesty and fair dealing for all, honesty and fair dealing are the most troublesome things for merchants.

In business, fraud and concealment are quite common; without these methods, many businessmen wouldn't know how to do business.

Therefore, more merchants preferred to gather outside the city rather than enter the free rooms inside.

Lu Ban followed the group and watched them move between the tents. Soon, he noticed that they placed containers of food in an empty tent.

He waited for a while, watching the other person leave. After confirming that no one was around, Lu Ban sneaked into the tent.

Upon seeing the container filled with food, Lu Ban took a closer look.

Although it tastes like poop, you won't think so unless you've actually tasted it.

[Contains trace elements, so don't eat too much.]

If you really intend to eat that much, it's best to find a restroom beforehand.

Lu Ban saw that the brown, viscous paste had silver characters emerging from it.

"If you eat too much, you'll definitely need to find a toilet."

Lu Ban stretched out his finger, dipped it in the contents, and tasted it.

"It tastes exactly the same."

He commented.

Just as Lu Ban was about to put some into the box to use as evidence, he suddenly realized that his body movements had become sluggish.

This feeling is like that of a puppet whose joints are lacking lubricant, causing all movements to slow down.

He saw that the veins on his arm were bulging and pure black blood was gushing from the veins.

As the blood gradually filled his veins, Lu Ban also felt his vision begin to sway.

Unlike fainting directly, Lu Ban saw bizarre and colorful lights appear in his field of vision, and even the brown food turned into a colorful rainbow.

thump--

Lu tripped and fell to the ground. The convulsions caused by the nerve reaction took over his whole body. At this moment, he was like a mental patient suffering from severe epilepsy, writhing on the sand.

A cloud of smoke flowed from Lu Ban's nostrils, mouth, and ears, quickly forming a hazy human figure.

"Simple."

Mad Poison looked at Lu Ban, who was lying on the ground struggling for his life, and said contemptuously.

He slowly descended, coming close to Lu Ban's face. He enjoyed the feeling of his enemy struggling to his death under the influence of his potent poison.

Cleopatra's actions were not out of guilt, but rather deliberate.

If she directly finds a pretext or lures Lu Ban to the outside of the city, Lu Ban will definitely be on guard and it will be difficult for her to launch a sneak attack.

That's why she deliberately revealed a flaw, letting Lu Ban find out on his own.

The best way to deceive is to let the other person discover it for themselves. People are always suspicious of answers that are easily given, but they are convinced of the illusions they find. Humans have always believed only what they want to believe.

After Lu Ban was lured out of the city, the mad poison that had been entangled in his body began to take effect.

The toxin, enough to kill a hundred Indian elephants instantly, spread throughout Lu Ban's body via his blood, invading his nerves and eroding his flesh. Even with extraordinary healing powers, there was no way to save him.

A few seconds later, Lu Ban twitched, and then fell silent.

Mad Venom was quite satisfied. He was about to leave and let the Sand Brotherhood clean up the mess when he suddenly had a strange premonition.

Just as a premonition of an impending storm loomed over Kuangdu despite it being a bright sunny day, he couldn't help but glance back.

Lu Ban remained motionless, still lying on the ground.

Even though he had the key in his hand, he still felt uneasy, as if he had forgotten something when he left the house.

The mad poison penetrated deep into Lu Ban's body, confirming his life or death status.

The heart stopped beating.

The brain is no longer responding.

All internal organs have lost their function.

He is indeed dead...

Just as Mad Poison confirmed Lu Ban's death and was preparing to leave his body.

Lu Ban suddenly opened his eyes.

Chapter 870 Hiccups

Lu Ban opened his eyes, and the organs inside his body began to writhe, deform, and melt.

This toxin is extremely potent, like those injected into captured mice by king cobras; it travels through the bloodstream instantly, numbing nerves and melting muscle tissue.

It can be said that from the moment he was poisoned, Lu Ban had already begun to be digested.

If this continues, Lu Ban will eventually be nothing more than a pool of rotten, easily digestible flesh and blood, and a skeleton.

It sounds quite appetizing.

The greatest danger of this toxin is that it is difficult to separate from the body.

The method of sucking out the toxins from the wound in the movie is impossible to completely remove them. Unless a vampire comes along and sucks all of Lu Ban's blood on the spot, and before that blood seeps into his internal organs, he will definitely die.

Therefore, when he saw Lu Ban fall to the ground and his body begin to smoke and bubble, Kuang Du could only say that it was too late, as he was an organic being.

Kuangdu never expected that Lu Ban would survive.