Chapter 1131: Wait a moment

Yu Yanluo was speechless. If anyone else had said that, she would have spit in their face. But with Zu An saying it, she couldn't really react, only assuming he was trying to cover up his awkwardness.

Thoughtfully, she changed the subject. "What do we do now? Even if we change into guard uniforms, there are only two of us. We can't escape in broad daylight."

Zu An smiled. "That's easy." He then summoned Daji and went to wake up the guards he had knocked unconscious earlier.

Yu Yanluo was startled to see someone appear out of thin air. *Is this a spatial summoning ability? Has Zu An's cultivation reached this level?* she wondered.

Her attention, however, was quickly drawn to Daji herself. Daji's breathtaking beauty made Yu Yanluo's heart race, even as a woman. *If my husband's mistress looked like this, I probably wouldn't even feel jealous,* she thought. Dressed in a simple moon-white dress, Daji exuded an otherworldly, ethereal aura. Yet, subtly, hints of enchanting allure, capable of captivating all beings, flickered in her eyes.

Before this, Yu Yanluo couldn't have imagined such contrasting temperaments existing in the same person, let alone blending so naturally and harmoniously to create such unique charm. Yu Yanluo herself was once considered the most beautiful woman in the capital and was absolutely confident in her looks. But upon seeing this foxy yet pure woman, she suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

At that moment, the guards began to stir and wake up. Their faces changed as they surveyed the room, and just as they were about to resist, their eyes met Daji's. Her eyes were incredibly beautiful, like the brightest stars in the night sky, or the most precious jewels on earth.

If Medusa's eyes were beautiful and dangerous, then these eyes were alluring and captivating, making one unable to look away. Soon, the guards' gazes became vacant, their caution vanished, replaced by a dazed smile.

"Stand over there," Zu An ordered. He and Daji had long had a telepathic connection, and she would relay his commands immediately. Sure enough, the guards obediently gathered their belongings and lined up by the door, looking ready to go off duty.

Yu Yanluo was stunned. Being well-traveled and knowledgeable, she immediately realized, "Is this an eye technique that can control people's minds?" "Exactly," Zu An nodded. "Although Daji's combat ability isn't strong, her control ability is incredibly useful."

As her cultivation improves, she can control more people. I need to hurry and upgrade her. Daji is currently almost at the peak of the sixth rank. All other breakthrough materials are ready, except for two items.

He had previously entrusted the Xiaoyao Tower to find the Azure Pyrite Flower, and a few days ago, they informed him they had a lead and expected to acquire it soon. The only remaining item was the Wuyang Jade. He had originally asked Yu Yanluo to help find it, but unfortunately, due to her own situation, it would likely be difficult to obtain it anytime soon.

Hearing his admission, Yu Yanluo, standing nearby, was even more surprised. "Is this young lady also from the demon race?" Eye techniques were often inherent abilities of the demon race, with different races possessing vastly different effects.

Eyes are the most vulnerable part of a human, and it was difficult for human cultivators to develop powerful eye techniques through practice. Daji didn't answer her, only gazing quietly at Zu An, as if her entire being revolved around him.

Zu An thought for a moment before replying, "In a way, I suppose she could be considered a demon." Daji was not a creature of this world, but her original form was a nine-tailed fox, which, by this world's classification, indeed belonged to the demon race.

"May I ask your name, young lady? And which race do you belong to?" Hearing that she was indeed a demon, Yu Yanluo immediately felt a sense of kinship. Unfortunately, despite her enthusiasm, Daji continued to ignore her.

Yu Yanluo wasn't offended, however, because she noticed the strange way Daji looked at Zu An. It wasn't ordinary friendship; it was more like an attachment, even the look one gives a master. Seeing her confused gaze, Zu An replied, "Her name is Daji. She's my maid. She's naturally introverted and doesn't like to talk, so please don't mind her."

The legendary enchantress, capable of captivating all, was described by him as an introverted, quiet girl. He clearly sensed the dissatisfaction in Daji's eyes. But what else could he say? Should he tell her she couldn't talk, that she was mute?

"A maid..." Yu Yanluo felt a critical hit. How could such a stunning beauty, whose looks were in no way inferior to her own, be merely his maid? Moreover, there was no hint of coercion in Daji's eyes; instead, it seemed perfectly natural for Zu An to be her master.

If a woman like this were to appear publicly, countless nobles and powerful figures would fall at her feet, and many young heroes would go to extreme lengths for her. Yet, she seemed perfectly content being Zu An's maid. What kind of charm did this man possess?

Amidst her curiosity, she suddenly remembered how he had claimed to be "face-blind" earlier, saying he wouldn't be swayed by someone's beauty. At the time, she found him a bit shameless. But after seeing Daji, she suddenly found herself believing him. With such an exquisitely beautiful woman as his maid, why would he act impulsively because of another's looks?

*Oh, what a sin. These past few days, I sometimes suspected he was only being good to me because of my beauty. I was truly judging a gentleman with a narrow mind,* she mused. *He's the first person who hasn't cared about my appearance. It seems we've truly become such good friends because of a soul connection. Ah Zu is truly an extraordinary man!*

In the past, she had always worried about being burdened by her beauty, thinking life would be easier if she were plainer. But now, for the first time, she felt anxious about her looks. Zu An was "face-blind"; she probably didn't appear much different from other women in his eyes. How, then, could she become special to him in the future? "Put this on. Be careful not to expose yourselves later," Zu An instructed, putting on a mask himself and handing one to Yu Yanluo.

Yu Yanluo took the cicada-wing-thin mask. Being knowledgeable, she naturally recognized what it was and how precious it was. However, compared to the shock she had just experienced, this rare and valuable item now seemed rather unremarkable.

Soon, the two blended in with the guards' ranks and headed towards the mansion's exit.

Along the way, patrolling guards were everywhere, and numerous hidden sentinels could only be detected by passing right by them. Zu An and Yu Yanluo were astonished. Xu Yu had truly spared no expense; the mansion's security was even tighter than most parts of the imperial palace – after all, the palace was too vast to be monitored 24/7. Yet, this mansion had achieved it; there wasn't a single blind spot, and not even a fly could enter.

Yu Yanluo secretly sighed, realizing that if Zu An's method hadn't been so ingenious, they would likely be caught in a fierce battle by now.

Since it was their usual shift change time, the guards at various posts were accustomed to seeing them emerge. Acquaintances even greeted them. Under Daji's control, these men responded mechanically, while Zu An and Yu Yanluo kept their heads down, blending into the group.

There were a few close calls along the way. Some passing guards couldn't help but turn their heads to stare at Yu Yanluo's behind, inexplicably finding the guard's back figure graceful and alluring, making them want to embrace "him"... As soon as this thought occurred, they were all startled, each thinking they had developed an attraction to men. No one dared to speak up, which allowed Zu An and Yu Yanluo to pass through unnoticed. As they got closer to the gate, Zu An's mood lightened considerably. He transmitted his voice through ki, "Your charm is really something. Even in men's clothes, you're making so many people turn their heads."

Yu Yanluo lightly scoffed, "Too bad some people are face-blind and can't tell if I'm pretty or not." Zu An was speechless. He never thought he'd shoot himself in the foot.

Just as they stepped out the gate and breathed a sigh of relief, a group of people approached from the side. "Hold it right there!"