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After lunch, Luo Zhengnan dragged a chair onto the terrace and sat down in the sun, soaking in the warmth like he had nowhere else to be.
He was listening to a broadcast.
Strange thing, really. Puluo Province did have broadcasts. Just not the kind everyone could hear. Only certain people picked them up, and even then, you never knew what would come through.
Luo Zhengnan was one of those people. He had been listening for years.
Today's program was a good one. The host had a soft, sweet voice, the kind that made Luo Zhengnan feel very relaxing.
"Those who kill often should already know this. Poison is a quiet method. Hard to detect beforehand, but tend to leave a trace afterward. That makes cleanup troublesome.
"So today, there is a recommendation. A special kind of poison. Mix it into water, and within two hours, it will evaporate completely. No residue. No trace.
"For example, if someone wishes to send off a superior, just add one or two drops into his cup. Do not add too much. It will affect the taste.
"After he drinks it, death will come within an hour. During the next hour, all that is needed is a bit of cover. Make sure no Poison Cultivators or anyone with detection abilities gets close. Not to him, and not to the cup.
"Once the poison has evaporated, there will be nothing left to find. Not even the cause of death.
"Some listeners may wonder about its effectiveness. If the poison evaporates within two hours, will its potency be affected? On this point, we can assure you with full responsibility…"
Luo Zhengnan found the poison quite useful and listened with growing interest.
Just then, a sharp ringing sound cut through the broadcast, snapping his attention away.
Ring, ring~~
At the exact moment the ringing...
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