Chapter 289: Reaping What One Sows

Gu Zhengying and Gu Zhangsheng returned to the back garden; Gu Yao and Gu Yanran received the signal, gestured to the guests, and then came before the two men.

"Your grandfather's latest order: kill Chen Che," Gu Zhangsheng said with a sinister expression.

Gu Yao wore a ferocious smile; he could finally wash away his past shame. He was very excited, looking eager to try, and volunteered: "I'll take men to do it, I guarantee he won't survive!"

"No rush."

Gu Zhengying said: "The wine party hasn't dispersed yet, there are too many people, and furthermore, Xue Zhangming is here too, so we must do this without leaving a trace."

"Uncle, if you and my dad have any ideas, just say them."

Gu Yao could not hold back and urged.

"My meaning is, wait until the wine party disperses, find an excuse to keep Chen Che and his group behind alone, and then make a move."

Gu Zhengying stated his own idea.

"I disagree."

Gu Zhangsheng held the opposite opinion, "Just now when Dad made a move, Chen Che was already on alert. If he doesn't stay, with everyone watching, are we supposed to force him to stay?"

"I think so too, so I suggest we act now!"

Gu Yao was impatient, "We are in the Gu Family now, it's easy to act and easy to clean up afterward."

Gu Zhengying's gaze drifted toward Gu Zhangsheng, and the latter was looking at him as well; the two brothers were both harboring selfish thoughts at this moment.

The Gu Yuanzong order had been issued, but how to execute it and who would execute it had not been specified.

Born into a powerful family, it was perfectly normal for brothers to compete, especially since once the Ritual was completed, Gu Yuanzong would take a step further on the path to becoming a god, and only he knew how to start the Ritual.

Therefore, even as his own sons, Gu Zhengying and Gu Zhangsheng needed to rely on Gu Yuanzong's favor if they wanted to advance further.

And this was a very good opportunity to perform a meritorious deed; properly disposing of Chen Che and erasing the thorn in Gu Yuanzong's side would be a great achievement.

Although the two were calm on the surface, they were already harboring thoughts of rivalry in their hearts.

"Dad, I'll go!"

Gu Yao naturally understood the relationships involved, and besides, he already had a grudge against Chen Che, so he naturally refused to back down, "I'll take men to seize Chen Che directly. As for the reason, isn't it whatever our Gu Family says it is? Who among outsiders would dare to talk back!"

Gu Yanran glanced at her father and gave a mocking smile: "Is your brain not working, or do you have no memory? Xue Zhangming is still here. He has the right to inquire about anything involving a Martial Artist. No matter how legitimate your reason is, in front of so many people, Xue Zhangming will definitely demand to take Chen Che away."

"You're smart? Fine, then you tell me what to do?"

Gu Yao said angrily.

Gu Yanran looked at Gu Zhengying and said: "Dad, I'll go. I am a woman, it is easier to get close to Chen Che. As for killing without leaving a trace, there is no better way than using poison."

"Once Chen Che's poison takes effect, he will definitely show symptoms. Do you think everyone else is blind?"

Gu Yao snorted unconvinced.

"That is not a problem."

Gu Zhengying said: "Don't forget, we accidentally obtained a type of poison when refining Pills in our family before. Whether it is an ordinary person or a Martial Artist, after taking it, they will die on the spot, but they won't feel pain; their state will be as if they were asleep."

Gu Zhengying looked at Gu Yanran with appreciation and said: "Yanran, you go keep Chen Che company for a drink; I will prepare the Poison Wine for you."

"Okay." Gu Yanran looked smug, yet she glanced at Gu Zhangsheng and Gu Yao without leaving a trace.

Gu Zhengying acted quickly; he left and returned, followed by a young female attendant carrying two glasses of wine.

"The one on the left is the Poison Wine, remember not to mix them up."

Gu Zhengying instructed: "Good, go. Once Chen Che passes out, I will use the excuse of him not being able to hold his liquor to send people to carry Chen Che away. That way, it will be done without anyone noticing, and even Xue Zhangming won't be able to say anything."

Gu Yanran nodded heavily, smoothed her hair and clothes, displayed a charming and moving appearance, and walked toward Chen Che with the attendant.

Gu Zhengying walked to the side and gave a few instructions to Xuanwu.

Seeing this, Gu Yao leaned into Gu Zhangsheng's ear and asked: "Dad, what do we do now?"

"They snatched the initiative, but don't panic. In a while, when Chen Che is dead, you go ahead of your uncle and rush up with your men. Give Chen Che a few stabs while carrying him to make it look convincing; that way, we can count as having contributed to your grandfather's side."

Gu Zhangsheng said.

"Understood."

Gu Yao nodded and immediately began to prepare.

The four members of the Gu Family dispersed; they could never have imagined that their conspiracy had just fallen into the ears of outsiders.

Fang Yuying hid in a corner, her face full of astonishment and terror; she never expected that going to the restroom would allow her to hear such shocking news.

If she had known, she would have gone a little later or come back a little later!

But now was not the time to panic; she had to tell Great-Grandfather quickly!

Fang Yuying walked quickly toward Fang Shaoyi; even though she deliberately controlled herself, the panic on her face still could not be hidden.

However, she was far from the only one who heard the conspiracy.

Relying on an Array to hide themselves, Song Jinhe and Shen Qi stood against the wall. Shen Qi looked panicked but dared not leave the Array for fear of being discovered, so she hurriedly asked Song Jinhe for instructions: "What should we do now? We must notify the Master quickly!"

Song Jinhe's expression was grave; she did not answer but walked quickly toward the back garden, and Shen Qi hurriedly followed.

Fang Yuying jogged all the way, pulled Fang Shaoyi out of the crowd, and in the latter's dissatisfied expression, leaned into his ear to tell him the secret news she had just heard.

"What?!"

Fang Shaoyi exclaimed in a low voice, his face full of disbelief, "Haven't they already tested him? They still want to kill him!"

"Great-Grandfather, let's tell Chen Che quickly, otherwise it's all over!"

Fang Yuying looked around; she clearly felt that the atmosphere of the wine party had become strange.

"It's too late!"

Fang Shaoyi looked in the direction of Chen Che and discovered that Gu Yanran had already reached Chen Che's side, "Quick!"

Fang Shaoyi subconsciously looked around, but he could no longer care whether his relationship with Chen Che was exposed, and he and Fang Yuying rushed toward Chen Che's direction.

Seeing the panicked appearance of the Fang Family grandfather and granddaughter, Ma Zijun sensed something and also ran toward Chen Che's direction. Lin Su's expression was grave, her heart inexplicably panicked, and she followed closely in Ma Zijun's footsteps.

Xue Zhangming sensed something strange. Looking toward Chen Che's direction and seeing Gu Yanran, his brows furrowed even more deeply, and he subconsciously walked toward Chen Che's direction as well.

Gu Yanran arrived at Chen Che's side with a charming air. Jiang Lan was carefully helping Chen Che wipe the dust off his clothes; seeing Gu Yanran, she raised her brows, and a trace of vigilance appeared in her eyes.

Su Xiao also subconsciously took a step toward Chen Che, staring at Gu Yanran like a lioness whose territory had been intruded upon.

"Mr. Chen, my grandfather's interest was piqued upon seeing a young talent, but he neglected your feelings. I am here to apologize to you on his behalf."

Gu Yanran first took the wine glass on the right from the tray, then took the Poison Wine on the left, and handed them to Chen Che.

Chen Che scrutinized Gu Yanran, took the wine glass, and said, "Miss Gu, you are too kind. Being invited to attend this banquet is already my honor."

"Clink—"

The wine glasses touched, emitting a clear sound.

"Mr. Chen has a broad mind, which I admire greatly."

Gu Yanran parted her red lips slightly and downed the wine in her glass in one gulp, looking at Chen Che with seductive eyes, though a sinister anticipation was hidden within her gaze.

Chen Che gave a polite, light chuckle, tilted his head back, and drank it all clean.

Seeing this, Gu Yanran, Gu Zhengying, Gu Zhangsheng, and Gu Yao revealed identical smiles of success.

Fang Shaoyi and Fang Yuying stood frozen in place, their faces full of terror. Ma Zijun's footsteps stopped along with the Fang Family grandfather and granddaughter; guessing something from their expressions, his own expression shifted from confusion to astonishment.

"Could it be... that there is a problem with that wine?"

Ma Zijun suddenly stopped, and Lin Su accidentally bumped into his back; after scanning the scene, she reached a chilling conclusion.

"It can't be, Chen Che knows Medicine, he definitely wouldn't!"

Ma Zijun stared fixedly in Chen Che's direction; even though he said it was fine, he still couldn't help but worry in his heart.

"How are you feeling, Mr. Chen?"

Gu Yanran watched Chen Che finish the wine, and when a minute passed without any reaction, she couldn't help but ask.

Chen Che gave a devilish smile at this moment and replied, "Body and mind are delighted."

"Then you..."

Gu Yanran was puzzled, and just as she was about to ask again, she suddenly widened her eyes, staring at Chen Che with a face full of disbelief and terror.

"No... impossible..."

Chen Che's appearance blurred in her vision, and Gu Yanran rolled her eyes back and fell backward to the ground.

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