Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 936 896: The Solution That Satisfies Both Sides

He never imagined that this individual would actually request him to conduct a poison test.

Such a scenario was something he had only encountered in television dramas or novels.

Experiencing it firsthand in reality was, without a doubt, his very first time.

It was precisely because of this unfamiliarity that he failed to react immediately.

Casting a glance at the visibly terrified expression on the young eunuch's face, Lin Yi couldn't help but let out a sudden shake of his head and a laugh.

It appeared he had truly misjudged this person. Regardless of how amiable or benevolent he might seem, a young eunuch would never dare to presume to bully him.

After all, his own status was firmly established here, and with a mere word, he possessed the authority to completely eliminate the eunuch.

Consequently, they would absolutely refrain from defying his commands.

Moreover, he had recently permitted the young eunuch to reclaim his surname, a gesture that filled the latter with immense gratitude, likely rendering him prepared to lay down his life at any given moment.

No, this was no laughing matter. In this ancient era, life held so little value that a simple act of kindness could inspire unparalleled devotion.

Furthermore, his position as the King of the Dayou Kingdom meant he held dominion over the lives of every subject within its borders.

Nevertheless, Lin Yi, being a man of modern sensibilities, found the practice of having others test for poison deeply unsettling.

As a result, upon hearing such a directive, he experienced a profound sense of unease. While his own life was undeniably precious, was it not equally so for others?

Despite Lin Yi's acute awareness that in this ancient feudal system, the king's authority reigned supreme, he had always been instilled with the principle of universal equality.

This conviction made it impossible for him to engage in actions that disregarded human life or treated it as a triviality.

However, he also harbored a deep understanding: if he refused the eunuch's offer to test for poison, there was a significant probability that someone might actually attempt to harm him, placing him in grave peril.

For instance, if Lin Yi were to reject the eunuch's proposal today, who could say when such news might disseminate throughout the court?

At that juncture, clandestine attempts to tamper with his sustenance could easily occur.

His assertive stance was bound to intersect with the vested interests of certain individuals.

At that moment, a multitude of people would ardently wish for his demise.

Particularly the established aristocratic families, whose audacity might escalate, or who, when their interests were threatened, would employ any means necessary.

This precarious situation was not unique to Lin Yi; even the former King You had faced similar threats.

Should Lin Yi obstruct their path, they would undoubtedly unite to remove him, thereby resolving their issue in one swift action.

Alternatively, they might coalesce to select a successor, a move that would yield nothing but advantages for them.

It could hardly be overstated that without Lin Yi's resolute and decisive conduct, he might not have attained his current standing.

After contemplating the matter, Lin Yi concluded that he had no alternative but to permit the eunuch to conduct the poison test today.

Yet, a single point gnawed at his sense of helplessness: after the eunuch had performed the poison test, how would he himself consume the food?

While Lin Yi generally maintained a carefree demeanor, it was important to remember his peculiar fastidiousness regarding cleanliness; he shuddered at the thought of consuming food that had been handled by others.

For a brief period, he found himself in a quandary, pondering if an impeccable solution existed.

Alas, this was indeed a vexing predicament. Why, he wondered, was the System currently in a dormant state?

If the System were not dormant, he could have utilized its power to decompose and reconstruct the food, effectively neutralizing any toxins present.

Naturally, such an action would incur a cost, consuming a valuable opportunity for decomposition and reconstruction, given the profound significance of such a process.

Employing it merely for the purification of sustenance felt akin to using a war machine to eliminate a minor pest.

Indeed, an even more pronounced mismatch.

While his thoughts were thus engaged, Lin Yi's eyes suddenly brightened, and an idea began to form.

Even with the System dormant, he could still access the System Space. Might it be possible to transfer the item into the System Space to ascertain the presence of any toxins?

Although this method offered no guarantee of success, Lin Yi was determined to put it to the test.

After all, regardless of how ingenious an idea might seem, practical verification remained the ultimate arbiter of its efficacy. With this thought crystallizing, Lin Yi gestured towards the young eunuch:

"Very well, for the present moment, refrain from consuming this, and there is no necessity for you to perform the poison test."

Uttering these words, and without awaiting any response from the eunuch, Lin Yi directly retrieved the plate bearing the bear paw.

Then, under the attentive gaze of the young eunuch, he proceeded to place the entire plate into the System Space.

In that very instant, the inexplicable vanishing of the bear paw caused the young eunuch's eyes to widen in astonishment. Similarly, the other nearby servants were equally dumbfounded.

What, what precisely had transpired? Where had the item vanished to? Why did it dissipate into thin air? Was this some form of deception?

While many were privy to Lin Yi's rumored immortal lineage, it did not extend to universal knowledge. For instance, the attendants within the Yishan Room remained unaware.

Certainly, the young eunuch was aware of the whispers regarding Lin Yi's extraordinary nature, but witnessing Lin Yi make an object disappear as if by magic was an entirely different and utterly astounding experience.