Chapter 1203: Helping the Apprentice Guard the Man Well

Bai and Qing blinked their large eyes, looking at her innocently.

Yun Jianyue was speechless.

She had no idea there were other people in the room. If not for her many years of experience with various major situations, she might have screamed from the sudden shock.

She glared back at Zu An angrily and quickly shut the wardrobe door. She wondered what this boy and these two girls had been doing in the room; why else would they be hiding in the wardrobe? And, come to think of it, Zu An hadn't been wearing any clothes when she first entered...

That scoundrel!

Yun Jianyue's Rage value +555, +555, +555...

She didn't understand why she was so angry, but she had no time to question it now. She quickly looked for another hiding spot. Besides the wardrobe, the only other place to hide in the room was the large folding screen. With a swift movement, she slipped behind it.

"Ah~" This time, she couldn't help but gasp, but her quick reflexes allowed her to clap a hand over her mouth.

Yan Xuehen stared at her expressionlessly. The two women's eyes met, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely awkward.

"What are you doing here?"

"If you can be here, why can't I?"

Having been rivals for so many years, they could communicate their thoughts with just a look, without needing to speak. Their gazes locked, and sparks seemed to fly in the air.

That scoundrel, Zu An!

Yun Jianyue's expression suddenly turned strange. Zu An hadn't been wearing clothes when she entered, and it looked like someone had applied medicine to him.

"Could it be..."

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!" Yan Xuehen's face reddened, but her eyes immediately denied it.

Soon, both women simultaneously concluded who the true culprit of this misunderstanding was.

"That brat, making so many people overhear my private conversation with you."

Yun Jianyue's Rage value +333, +333, +333...

"That brat, making me so embarrassed, almost giving that vixen another hold over me."

Yan Xuehen's Rage value +333, +333, +333...

Watching the continuous stream of Rage values in his system, Zu An's scalp tingled. How was he going to resolve this situation?

Just then, Yu Yanluo pushed open the door and entered. Dressed in a beige gown, with faint moonlight casting a crystalline glow on her, she seemed like a goddess of the moon.

Peeking from the wardrobe, Bai and Qing suddenly felt a sense of inferiority. Though already renowned beauties in their tribe, they paled in comparison to their Clan Leader. The two girls were simply too young and immature, naturally disadvantaged when set against Yu Yanluo's mature aura.

Not just them, even Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue, hidden behind the screen, ceased their tense staring match and peered through the gaps to observe Yu Yanluo as she entered. Each of them felt a complex mix of emotions. It was no wonder this woman was famed worldwide for her beauty, haunting the dreams of countless men; she was indeed a beauty capable of toppling kingdoms. While both women prided themselves on their own beauty, they knew they lacked Yu Yanluo's natural affinity and the inherent feminine tenderness that radiated from her every movement—a quality most captivating to men.

"Oh, the door wasn't closed," Yu Yanluo said, a little surprised. She had vaguely heard some exclamations, but her attention was immediately diverted by the sight of Zu An's bare chest, causing her cheeks to flush slightly. "Were you sleeping? Why aren't you wearing any clothes?"

Zu An felt a little disoriented; this conversation seemed to be repeating itself. He responded almost instinctively, "Oh, I was just applying medicine."

"Didn't I tell Xingnu to stay here and attend to you? Why are you applying the medicine by yourself?" Yu Yanluo asked with concern.

Bai and Qing in the wardrobe, and Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen behind the screen, all wore extremely strange expressions, thinking, "Could it be..."

Just as they suspected, Zu An said, "I was worried about your safety, so I sent her back to protect you. Now that you're here, why don't you help me with the medicine?"

"Just as we thought!"

The women all felt a pang of irritation. How many women had this scoundrel used this trick on?

Yan Xuehen's Rage value +233, +233, +233...

Yun Jianyue's Rage value +233, +233, +233...

Bai's Rage value +233, +233, +233...

Qing's Rage value +233, +233, +233...

Seeing the long string of Rage values in his system, Zu An felt a chill run down his spine.

Fortunately, Yu Yanluo showed no hesitation. She naturally sat beside him and picked up the ointment nearby. "Oh, this looks like Elder Qing's Five-Fungi Hundred-Flower Paste." As the leader of the Snake Tribe, she was naturally familiar with such things.

Qing's heart immediately jumped into her throat. She prayed Zu An wouldn't tell her; if the Clan Leader found out she had "stolen" her man, it would be over for her.

To her dismay, Zu An promptly replied, "Miss Qing brought this earlier, and Miss Bai also brought a Hundred-Herb Pill. They were both very kind."

Qing and Bai slapped their foreheads, groaning inwardly. *It's over, it's really over.*

Behind the screen, Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue exchanged glances, both seeing the worry in the other's eyes. Zu An's luck with women was truly too strong. He had only known these two young girls for a mere few hours, yet they were already showering him with such precious gifts. Compared to these bold demoness-tribe women, their disciples were far too shy. Since their disciples weren't here now, as masters, they had to protect their disciples' claim on this man.

At this, Yu Yanluo chuckled softly. "These two medicines are treasures of the two Elders. Even in Yunzhong Commandery, I've heard of them. I can't believe they actually gave them away."

Zu An smiled. "Perhaps Elders Bai and Qing wanted to use this opportunity to mend their relationship with you."

Yu Yanluo shook her head. "Clearly, it's the girls' sincere kindness. You shouldn't let them down."

In the wardrobe, Bai and Qing were instantly moved to tears. They thought, *The Clan Leader is truly a good person! To speak up for us, she's incredibly generous.* They realized how wrong their grandfathers had been, speaking ill of the Clan Leader in private.

"I really should thank them." Thinking of the two girls' enthusiasm earlier, a gentle smile appeared on Zu An's face.

"Where are they? Elder Bai and Elder Qing seemed to be looking for them everywhere just now," Yu Yanluo asked curiously.

"Cough, cough, they left after delivering the medicine." Even Zu An, whose shamelessness was legendary, felt his face burning, knowing there were many "witnesses" in the room.

Bai and Qing both breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Brother Zu hadn't exposed them; otherwise, they wouldn't have known how to face the Clan Leader at that moment. As for the girls' grandfathers, their precious medicines had been "stolen," so it was only natural they'd be frantically searching for them.

Behind the screen, Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue looked on with disdain. This fellow lied without batting an eye; they wondered if he usually deceived them this way too.

Scoundrel!

"Oh," Yu Yanluo said, gently applying the ointment. "Did you happen to see Cult Master Yun or Grandmaster Yan? I was thinking I shouldn't neglect them, so I specifically went to their rooms to visit, but they weren't there."

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue's hearts instantly leaped into their throats. Just moments ago, they had disdained Zu An for his lies, but now they silently prayed he wouldn't tell the truth. Meeting under these circumstances would be utterly mortifying.

"Uh, perhaps they were interested in the demon tribe and went out to explore," Zu An mumbled, thinking to himself, *They're with me, so how could you find them in their rooms?*

Considering their identities, Yu Yanluo mused, "That's true. Given their cultivation, even if they were injured, they shouldn't be in any danger."

Then she suddenly let out a soft "Huh?" "How come so many of your wounds already have medicine on them?"

Zu An nearly choked on his saliva. "I applied some myself just now."

Yu Yanluo didn't seem to suspect anything. "It looks like most of your body wounds are covered. You can take off your pants now."

The four women hidden in the room instantly widened their eyes in shock. "???"