The most sinister aspect of the Plaguebringer's Palm lay in its inescapable poison. Anyone who came into contact with Gordon's palm was guaranteed to be poisoned without exception.

But Tiana had seen it with her own eyes: Andrew's hands showed no signs of poisoning whatsoever.

Could it be that Gordon's sudden weakness had given Andrew an unexpected advantage, allowing him to escape unscathed by sheer luck?

The more Tiana thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. After all, even she wouldn't have been able to completely avoid the poison of the Plaguebringer's Palm. The difference was that her deeper strength allowed her to suppress the toxins, giving her time for treatment and recovery later.

"Andrew, you've got to be the luckiest man alive!"

Tiana snorted coldly before turning to leave with her entourage.

Jerry trailed closely behind her, but as they passed Andrew, he cast him a lingering look.

Unlike Tiana, Jerry didn't believe Andrew's survival was p