Chapter 1366: Behind You May Not Always Be a Knife

"But this is too dangerous. There are so many hidden dangers outside the imperial tomb, and no one knows what it's like inside. What about those so-called heroic spirits of past demon emperors?" Yan Xuehen shook her head slightly. "Besides, the demon clan's succession ceremony is such a huge event; the Demon Emperor can't possibly ignore it. If we really do something to the Golden Crow Crown Prince then, even if he manages to escape the imperial tomb, he won't be able to escape the Demon Emperor's pursuit..."

At this point, Yan Xuehen paused, suddenly realizing she was worried about Zu An's safety. Fearing the other two women would notice something amiss, she quickly added, "And this would also implicate the Serpent and Elf tribes."

Yu Yanluo frowned. Although she genuinely disliked life among the demon race, she didn't want to bring about the destruction of the Serpent tribe because of her actions.

Yun Jianyue rolled her eyes. "You cold-hearted woman, are you stupid? We're just going in. Why would we go after the Crown Prince and get involved in their succession struggle? Can't we just use the tokens and clothes provided by the Little Demon Queen to find the Unknowable Land?"

Yan Xuehen was dumbfounded, even forgetting to object to being insulted. "That's... possible?"

Yu Yanluo also looked at Yun Jianyue with a strange expression, thinking that the Cult Master of the Demonic Sect was indeed unscrupulous. This move was truly... shameless.

But she also agreed that it was definitely the most suitable method.

"Why are you all looking at me like that?" Yun Jianyue said, somewhat annoyed. "Were your environments growing up too sheltered? Isn't this the obvious choice? If nothing unexpected happens, the Little Demon Queen will certainly not allow Little An'zi to be an 'Imperial Uncle' after this. The first thing she'll do is silence him, and conveniently use his head to win over the Crown Prince's faction."

Zu An couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Yun, you truly have a clear understanding of the world."

Although he had a faint suspicion, his previous interactions with the Little Demon Queen had been quite pleasant. Her gentle words and soft demeanor made it difficult for him to feel any ill will, and subconsciously, he was unwilling to consider the worst possibilities.

None of them were fools; after her analysis, they immediately understood that this was the most likely outcome.

Yu Yanluo nodded. "Precisely. Given this, we cannot let her use us. We should preemptively use her instead."

Zu An, however, was a little worried. "But if the Golden Crow Crown Prince ascends the throne smoothly, I'm afraid he might act against you then."

As for Xue'er, that would be easier to resolve; he could simply take her and leave. The Elf tribe was an ancient royal lineage, and even if the Golden Crow Crown Prince were dissatisfied, he wouldn't dare to do anything to them.

"It's fine," Yu Yanluo said with a gentle smile. "On the surface, you've already returned to the human race, so it has nothing to do with our Serpent tribe. Furthermore, the Serpent tribe is located remotely and is a large clan with strong vitality. He would have to consider the impact among other tribes if he tried to deal with us. At most, he'd cause trouble secretly, and then we'd just deal with it as it comes."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what a considerate and understanding beauty," Yun Jianyue couldn't help but reach out and stroke Yu Yanluo's cheek. Which man in the world could resist such a beautiful and perceptive woman?

Yan Xuehen also seemed slightly lost in thought for a moment, not knowing what she was thinking.

Back at the Serpent tribe's annex, the group made their final preparations.

Zu An had originally intended for Yu Yanluo to stay outside and provide support, as the imperial tomb was too dangerous. However, she refused to do anything of the sort, saying that a couple should naturally share hardships and that she wouldn't stay in a safe place while he risked his life.

Unable to sway her, Zu An reluctantly agreed to let her come along.

Watching the two embrace intimately, Yan Xuehen left expressionlessly.

Yun Jianyue, annoyed by the public display of affection, also grumbled and left.

The imperial tomb would only open tomorrow, before the Golden Crow Crown Prince entered. Going now, even with a token, it would be easy to be discovered.

So, the group returned to their respective rooms to rest and prepare for tomorrow's adventure.

Yu Yanluo also had to arrange external support with Xing Nu, and even gave instructions for after her death, detailing what the Serpent tribe and Yu family should do if she didn't return. This made Xing Nu weep uncontrollably.

Zu An returned to his room, feeling a nervous tension akin to the eve of a major exam.

Just as studying or doing practice papers the night before an exam was pointless, practicing cultivation at a time like this was equally useless.

However, Zu An still had one last resort: the Rage value system.

He wasn't sure if it was psychological, but he always felt that single draws were less lucky, while ten consecutive draws had a better chance of success.

So, he usually accumulated his Rage value to draw together, hoping for better luck.

Tomorrow, they would enter the imperial tomb. Despite having experienced numerous major challenges, he still felt a bit uneasy about this one. Therefore, he wanted to increase his strength as much as possible.

As usual, he washed his face and hands, then set out the incense burner and other items already prepared within the Glazed Pearl. He even added several plates for various offerings, prayed fervently, and only then began to draw.

He had accumulated a considerable amount of Rage value recently, totaling 621,375 points.

Zu An directly pressed the "start lottery" button. Watching the various messages like "Thank you for participating" and "Congratulations on drawing a Vitality Fruit" rapidly scroll across the screen, his mood was no longer as excited as before.

It wasn't until the flickering cursor on the keyboard stopped on the letter "T" that his heart was filled with wild joy.

"Congratulations! You've drawn the Golden Serpent King's Eye!"

"Golden Serpent King's Eye? What is that?" Zu An was somewhat bewildered, wondering if it was similar to Yu Yanluo's Medusa's Eye and what its effects might be.

He quickly checked the skill's description:

"Golden Serpent King's Eye Description: In a certain time and space, there's a saying: 'The moment the Golden Serpent King first lays eyes on you, you're already cuckolded.'"

Zu An: "..."

What in the world?

What kind of skill is this? Can it steal someone's chastity just by looking?

He quickly checked the rest of the description:

"Usage Effect: After casting this skill on one member of a couple, the other member will mistakenly believe you are having an affair with his/her partner."

"Friendly Reminder: Use this skill with caution; you might get beaten up."

Zu An: "..."

What kind of ridiculous skill is this? What good is it?

Even if one wanted an affair, the essence lies in discretion. Why would anyone want it to be known?

Furthermore, he noticed two layers of meaning in the skill description: it seemed it could also make a woman mistakenly believe her husband or partner was having an affair with him...

Is that even possible?

The thought of such a scenario sent shivers down Zu An's spine. He vowed never to use this skill on a woman in his lifetime.

With a major battle looming, drawing such a useless skill dampened Zu An's spirits somewhat.

He continued drawing. The cursor spun rapidly, yielding various Vitality Fruits and "Thank you for participating" messages. His heart grew colder than the howling wind and snow outside.

"By all the gods and Buddhas, I even specially prepared so many offerings this time. Don't tell me you're going to be so ungracious," Zu An grumbled, watching the draw attempts rapidly decrease. Perhaps he shouldn't bother with this effort anymore?

He wasn't sure if it was a coincidence, but no sooner had he finished speaking than the cursor suddenly stopped on the letter "K." Zu An's spirits immediately lifted.

"Congratulations! You've drawn the 'Yi Ku Experience Card'!"

What a bizarre name. Hmm, why does it sound a little familiar?

He quickly checked the information on the screen:

"Yi Ku Experience Card Description: What stabs you in the back isn't necessarily a knife; heart-rending screams aren't necessarily pain; what you bear on your shoulders isn't necessarily responsibility; and what you take in through your mouth isn't necessarily a lesson!"

"Usage Effect: Only effective on males. After casting on a selected target, it forces them to adopt a female perspective and experience in their mind the sensation of being powerfully overwhelmed by a strong man. The scenario is randomly chosen from one of the four situations above. Simultaneously, the target is forced to shout 'Yi Ku! Yi Ku!' Note: Ineffective on individuals without intimate experience."

After reading the skill description, Zu An's jaw nearly dropped to the floor.

He was truly exasperated with this system. What kind of nonsensical, broken skills were these?