"The Edict: I Am Passing the Throne to You"

Elder Xu and the others were stunned by the revelation. What could possibly be wrong with the tea sold in the merchant houses?

But when the Imperial Guards served cups of Spring Sun Tea, the aroma alone made their heads spin. They were filled with an overwhelming urge to rush forward and drink.

In that moment, they realized the tea was addictive!

"Based on the timing, the poison has deeply affected you all. By now, you can't live without this Spring Sun Tea," Ye Chengyan announced. "How are you feeling? Like your body is being gnawed at by bugs? You're probably just dying for a sip of this tea, aren't you?"

Everyone shuddered.

Their initial hatred toward Ye Chengyan was overtaken by the poison of the Seven Hearts Leaf, which had deeply infiltrated their systems. Their feeble willpower was no match for the cravings that overtook them.

Some, heavily poisoned, could no longer bear it and turned to Ye Chengyan, pleading, "Please... please, Prince of Wu'an, grant us the tea."