Chapter 1122: You Will Choose Whom?

Zuan’s heart skipped a beat. He then remembered that Jian Taiding was her junior brother and an important figure in White Jade Capital, so the relationship between their two families was naturally unusual. He quickly chuckled, "So much has happened recently, I'm just worried it might affect the relationship between our two families."

"Are you nervous?" Yan Xuehen asked suspiciously. Clearly, his physical reaction had not escaped her perception.

Zuan thought, *This woman is truly sensitive. Any man who marries her in the future probably won't be able to get away with anything covert.* His reaction was swift. He immediately replied, "Today, we openly clashed with the imperial court, and Xu Yu even presented an imperial decree, proving that the Emperor had long prepared to deal with both families. How could I not be nervous?"

Yan Xuehen nodded, clearly accepting his explanation.

However, she offered no further comment, evidently wishing to maintain White Jade Capital's transcendent neutrality and avoid involvement in court struggles.

The two continued walking deeper into the prison. After what had just happened, Yan Xuehen felt somewhat strange with him walking behind her, so she waited until he had passed her before she started walking herself.

As they walked side by side through the cells, Zuan felt a moment of unreality. Previously, they had always been adversaries, and he never imagined they would walk together so closely.

*If this 'Ice Stone Woman' knew my true identity, would she tear me to pieces in a fit of rage?*

Soon, they arrived at Yu Yanluo's cell. Zuan suddenly realized that if Yu Yanluo saw him and gave anything away, and Yan Xuehen noticed, it would be over.

*Someone who can cultivate to Grandmaster level can't possibly be a mere vase, right?*

However, having learned from his earlier mistake, he deliberately controlled his heartbeat, preventing Yan Xuehen from noticing anything.

At this moment, Yu Yanluo had already seen them. Her expression showed a flicker of surprise; clearly, no matter what she had expected, she hadn't anticipated these two walking together.

Her reaction was swift. She gave a slight bow to both of them. "Reverend Yan, Yanyou, I didn't expect to be seen in such a disheveled state by either of you."

Yan Xuehen was somewhat surprised. "Lady Yu, your composure truly impresses me. Even in such dire circumstances, you show no hint of panic."

"Life and death are fated," Yu Yanluo replied with a faint smile. "Besides, I believe someone can clear my name."

Yan Xuehen snorted. "Lady, you shouldn't place too much hope in the Emperor. Zhao Hao might have liked you back then, but the imperial family is the most ruthless. This time, it's clearly his plan to deal with you. If you're hoping for him to clear your name, you'll likely be disappointed."

Yu Yanluo simply smiled without speaking. She was, of course, not referring to the Emperor, but rather...

She instinctively glanced at Zuan, a hint of softness in her eyes.

How keen was a Grandmaster's perception? Yan Xuehen felt a touch of doubt. According to previous intelligence, these two were merely a couple in name. Yet now, Yu Yanluo seemed to harbor deep affection for Jian Yanyou, and just moments ago, Jian Yanyou had almost erupted in anger for her sake.

Unfortunately, her doubt was fleeting. She merely attributed it to their feelings deepening after experiencing so much together recently.

After all, it was hard to imagine that someone could perfectly impersonate another person to the point where even a Grandmaster like herself couldn't spot a flaw.

She had no interest in their romantic affairs, as long as Zuan wasn't involved.

*Hmph, I previously saw that Yu Yanluo and that boy Zuan seemed quite close. At the time, I felt a little indignant for my disciple.*

*Chuyan has a devoted nature and hasn't missed that boy these past days in White Jade Capital. Yet, he's out there flirting with other women, showing no male virtue whatsoever.*

*When I get back, I must properly tell Chuyan about what's happened here. That Zuan boy was diligently assisting Yu Yanluo, only for her to be smitten with another man.*

*It's not worth letting someone like him affect her path of cultivation.*

Thinking of every time she saw him and his lazy demeanor, Yan Xuehen felt a surge of irritation.

Rage points from Yan Xuehen: +55, +55, +55...

Zuan, standing beside her, couldn't help but glance sideways at the woman who resembled an ice fairy. On the surface, she appeared ethereal and otherworldly, yet internally she was seething with anger?

*This woman isn't as nonchalant as she appears; she's quite vengeful.*

If Yan Xuehen knew she had been seen through by the man next to her, she would likely erupt in a murderous rage to silence him.

She collected her thoughts and looked at Yu Yanluo. "I came today to verify something."

Zuan lightly coughed and said from the side, "We were only able to get in just now thanks to Reverend Yan's help..."

He briefly explained what had just happened, mainly to prevent Yu Yanluo from unknowingly offending Yan Xuehen. At this point, they could not afford another Grandmaster as an enemy.

Yu Yanluo understood and offered Yan Xuehen a kind smile. "Reverend Yan, please feel free to ask whatever you wish."

Yan Xuehen did not shy away from Zuan's presence and spoke directly, "After we parted ways, I examined my junior brother's remains. He indeed died by the methods of the Parasitic Bee Clan. I originally thought you had no connection to it, but I just heard you are a Medusa. So, have you long been secretly colluding with Uncle Ming, working together for the benefit of the demon race?"

Her voice grew colder as she spoke, and waves of clear light emanated from her eyes.

Zuan was startled, wondering if this was some kind of eye technique.

Yu Yanluo shook her head. "I didn't know Uncle Ming was disguised by a parasitic bee. How could I have colluded with him? I can honestly say I haven't done anything to harm humanity all these years. If Reverend Yan doesn't believe me, you can investigate anytime."

"No need," Yan Xuehen's eyes returned to normal, and she looked at Zuan. "I'm finished asking. What do you want to ask? Be quick."

Zuan was surprised internally, but he said, "My wife and I need to have a private conversation. Reverend, could you perhaps step away for a moment?"

Yan Xuehen: "..."

*I didn't mind his presence when I was asking questions, but now he's trying to get rid of me?*

Although annoyed, considering they were a married couple, she genuinely didn't want to listen to their intimate talk.

"Then I'll go out first," Yan Xuehen said coldly, and walked away.

Zuan quickly reminded her, "Reverend, please don't eavesdrop."

A Grandmaster's spiritual senses were too keen; even from outside, it would be easy for her to overhear their conversation.

Yan Xuehen stumbled, almost falling. Her chest rose and fell rapidly several times before she said with a dark expression, "I'm not that bored!"

*How is Jian Yanyou so much like that Zuan fellow? Equally annoying!*

Rage points from Yan Xuehen: +365, +365, +365...

Watching the string of rage points in the background, Zuan thought, *White Jade Capital preaches about supreme detachment, and this woman is usually so cold, but deep down, she's quite fiery.*

Once she had left, he quickly transmitted his voice with energy, informing Yu Yanluo about what had happened to the Yu family, and that he had just rescued Xingnu, among other things.

Although Yan Xuehen's arrogance likely meant she wouldn't eavesdrop, he couldn't take that risk.

"It seems the Emperor truly intended to scheme against our family," Yu Yanluo said, her expression growing cold. Her arrest and the assault on the Yu family occurring simultaneously clearly indicated a long-standing plot. "Thanks to you, otherwise, we might have suffered a devastating blow this time."

"How could I stand idly by when it comes to your affairs?" Zuan said. "The problem now is that Xu Yu has the imperial decree, so I can't use the power of the Jian and Yu families to rescue you."

Hearing his previous remark, Yu Yanluo's face flushed slightly. "I'll certainly be heavily guarded here. You should prioritize rescuing Xingnu and the others. Otherwise, given enough time, they'll be exposed sooner or later."

"Alright," Zuan agreed, then fell silent.

"What's wrong?" Yu Yanluo asked curiously, sensing his troubled thoughts.

Zuan said, "I have a question for you. I heard Xiao Yao mention..."

He then briefly recounted how Pei Mianman's mother had died from Medusa's poison, and then looked intently at her. "Does this matter have anything to do with you?"

Yu Yanluo didn't answer directly. Instead, she looked at him with a strange expression. "If I said it did, who would you choose to... help?"