Chapter 1716: Reunion

Murong Qinghe blinked, thinking to herself how impressive Brother Chu was as a brother-in-law. He always had so many beautiful female confidantes around him, each one more stunning than the last. Hmm, she mustn't let Brother Chu interact with him too much in the future, lest he pick up his philandering habits.

The Qin brothers, on the other hand, were quite displeased. Although their brother-in-law and their sister were already divorced, it still felt like a slap in the face to know he was living with another woman.

Meanwhile, Mi Li’s voice echoed in Zu An’s mind, full of emotion: "You really are a master at charming women! This young lady is clearly a virgin, yet she would sacrifice her reputation and honor to vouch for you. What kind of spell did you cast on her?"

"Could you stop being so sarcastic?" Zu An replied crossly. He felt touched, but also worried for Xie Daoyun’s future.

After the initial shock, the officials in the Reception Hall gradually recovered their wits. Pei Zheng spoke up, "Even if you lived in the same room as him, it's impossible for you to be together every moment. As the Regent of the Demon Race, he possesses great abilities. You wouldn't know what he was secretly doing."

"Yes, Miss Xie, don't let this fellow deceive you."

"Colluding with the Demon Race is a grave disaster that can lead to the confiscation of your family's property and the extermination of your clan. What's more, this involves an assassination attempt on the Emperor. Miss Xie, you must think carefully."

Hearing the people around her talking over each other, Xie Daoyun’s face also turned a little pale. After all, she wasn’t alone; she had her parents, her younger brother, and the entire Xie clan to consider.

At this moment, Zu An walked over and patted her shoulder. "Miss Xie, you don't have to say this intentionally to help me." In front of everyone, it was inconvenient for him to use her given name, so he deliberately spoke in a way that would exempt her from suspicion.

Xie Daoyun, however, shook her head. Normally quiet and delicate, she was exceptionally stubborn at this moment. "Brother Zu, I know you're innocent, so of course I must prove it for you."

Mi Li had originally been watching the drama with great interest, but at this moment, she couldn't help but frown. Having "dog food" shoved down her throat for no reason was truly unpleasant.

At this moment, King Liang snorted, "Whether he's innocent or not, we can gradually investigate it later. Today, this matter is too important; we cannot let him roam freely. Let's control him first, otherwise, who knows what might happen?"

Although King Liang was secretly despised by many for his conduct, abilities, and character on normal days, he was currently the most noble person present. The moment he spoke, everyone responded in agreement.

At this moment, many people looked around, only then realizing that King Qi, who should have been there, had disappeared at some point. People like Bi Qi and Pei Zheng all had slight changes in expression. They had a rough idea of what was happening, but the matter was too significant for anyone to dare speak out. They could only control Zu An first.

With King Liang taking the lead, others rushed towards Zu An. The most powerful figures like Pei Zheng, out of respect for their status, did not make a move themselves, but they had no shortage of subordinates to act on their behalf. The officials who could follow the Emperor here were all of considerable rank and not weak in cultivation. A group of them attacking at once would be overwhelming, even if the target had three heads and six arms.

Just as they thought Zu An was about to be apprehended, a terrifying roar resounded, shaking the entire Reception Hall. If not for the enhancement of a special magic array, it would have collapsed. As for the officials who had rushed forward, their faces turned incredibly pale. Each of them painfully covered their ears, and those with weaker cultivation even had blood oozing from their ears and noses.

"Is this the Demon Race's Lion's Roar Skill?" Pei Zheng and the others' expressions changed. Even they felt uncomfortable from the shock. "This Zu fellow's cultivation is much higher than we imagined."

Another person angrily retorted, "And you still say he didn't collude with the Demon Race? He even knows their royal secret techniques!"

Zu An’s choice was also out of helplessness. With so many people attacking, he didn't want to kill them and create mortal enemies. After much thought, the Lion's Roar Skill was the most suitable for a group attack. As expected, a large number of those with lower cultivation fell, and the entire Reception Hall instantly became spacious.

The remaining high-ranking officials could no longer stand by idly. Just as they were about to make a move, Xie Daoyun suddenly threw out a talisman, followed by a magic array flashing beneath Zu An’s feet. She quickly said, "Brother Zu, quickly leave!"

Zu An was stunned. "What about you?"

"Don't worry, my status will not put me in danger," Xie Daoyun replied. She was Master Yan's last disciple, holding an extraordinary status. Furthermore, the evidence against Zu An was not conclusive, giving her much room for defense.

Zu An frowned. He directly pulled her hand and jumped into the magic array. Once the blue light flashed, the two quickly disappeared. Almost simultaneously, the magic array gradually dissipated.

Pei Zheng and the others gathered around. Seeing this, their expressions turned grim. With so many people present, they had actually let the target escape. He coldly said, "Under the influence of the Pure Yang Sect's mountain-protecting array, this kind of magic array can't teleport very far. Everyone, go quickly and search; we must capture that demon!"

A group of people departed, taking their orders. However, Meng Yi, Bi Qi, and others exchanged glances, but did not pursue Zu An. They were more concerned about the situation on the Golden Summit. The only thing to be thankful for was that the Emperor was invincible; even if there was some conspiracy, he should be able to get through it safely.

Meanwhile, in a secluded forest several hundred meters away from the Reception Hall, a blue array pattern slowly emerged, then two figures gradually appeared. It was none other than Zu An and Xie Daoyun. Their first reaction was to look around. Seeing that no one noticed them, they subtly breathed a sigh of relief.

It was then they realized their hands were tightly clasped together. Xie Daoyun instantly withdrew her hand as if shocked, her face slightly flushed. "Brother Zu, you didn't have to worry about me; they wouldn't do anything to me."

Zu An shook his head. "You saved me; how could I abandon you and run away alone?"

Just then, a light laugh came from nearby. "Tsk tsk tsk, what a loving couple. Are we interrupting something?"

Xie Daoyun was startled and quickly turned around. She saw two stunning women approaching: one with hair like a waterfall, and the other alluringly charming. They were none other than Yun Jianyue and Qiu Honglei, who had caused quite a stir on the Golden Summit earlier. Thinking of their identities, especially Yun Jianyue, the Demoness, Xie Daoyun’s face turned a little pale.

Zu An was both surprised and delighted. "You didn't leave?"

Qiu Honglei sighed softly. "We were the ones who originally asked for your help, but you didn't return, so how could we dare leave? We've been waiting here for news of you, and what we got was you flirting with another girl."

Xie Daoyun retorted crossly, "Miss Qiu, we're both from Brightmoon City, fellow villagers. Do you need to pretend you don't know me?"

Only then did Qiu Honglei put on a feigned look of realization. "Oh, my, so it's Miss Xie. My apologies. I was just a little anxious earlier and inadvertently offended you with my words."

Xie Daoyun was speechless.

Mi Li's playful voice echoed in Zu An's mind: "Haha, this is fun. The jealousy between these women is the most interesting thing. You brat, having so many women isn't so easy to enjoy."

Zu An was speechless.

"Empress Teacher, please give me some advice. What should I do in this situation?"

"Let them deal with it," Mi Li's voice was somewhat gloating. "And another person has arrived."

Zu An's heart stirred. He looked in a certain direction and saw a white figure floating gracefully towards them.

"Ice Woman, you really are a persistent ghost, always showing up everywhere," Yun Jianyue said, somewhat displeased. Why was this woman always circling around Ah Zu?

Yan Xuehen gave her a faint glance. "My disciple has been in the secret realm and hasn't come out yet, so I stayed nearby because I was worried. What does that have to do with you?"

Yun Jianyue proudly put her arm around Qiu Honglei. "Excuse me, my good disciple is right here, safe and sound."

Yan Xuehen was speechless.

"Demoness, I'm not in the mood to argue with you today."

"But I'm very energetic!"

Hearing the two bicker, Mi Li couldn't help but laugh. "A woman's sixth sense is truly accurate. Even though they don't know the extent of your close relationship with each other, they instinctively dislike each other." After saying that, she let out a satisfied sigh. "Ah, much better. I was so bored being alone in slumber before. From now on, I'll probably have such good entertainment every day."

Zu An's expression was strange. This woman truly knew everything about him. She was clearly in slumber before, yet she knew all these things. He lightly coughed. "You two, stop arguing for a moment. I want to go to the Golden Summit to check the situation. Does anyone have a way?"