Chapter 1808: Driving the Tiger to Swallow the Wolf

Wang Youjun was momentarily stunned, but he still took a large watermelon from his package. Without needing a knife, he simply waved his hand a few times, and the melon was perfectly sliced.

Sun En took a slice and chuckled, "Eating melon while watching a play—what a delightful experience in life."

For years, isolated overseas, he had only been able to maintain the bare minimum energy for survival, having not experienced the joys of being human for a very long time. Now that he had the chance, he naturally relished it more than before.

He gestured for Yun Jianyue and Xie Daoyun to also take some. With no other choice, the two women reluctantly picked up a couple of slices.

For some reason, the normally sweet melon now tasted bland, even a little bitter, in their mouths.

Zang Ao's gaze fell on Zu An's arm, which was unreservedly nestled in Jing Teng's soft embrace. His face grew terrifyingly grim.

Feeling the murderous stares from the other women, Zu An's scalp tingled. He knew he had to say something in this situation.

So he seized the opportunity to ask, "President Zang, where is that girl in white who was with you when we last met?"

Chu Chuyan's ears immediately perked up. A girl in white? Another temptress, she thought.

She realized she had grown somewhat distant from A'Zu these past two years, giving these other women too many opportunities.

Zang Ao paused, then replied, "Miss Yan went to perform another mission, so she's not here."

"Miss Yan?" Connecting the name with the description of a girl in white, the women immediately realized he was referring to Yan Xuehen.

Chu Chuyan's face flushed slightly. She thought, *It's Master! If Master finds out I accidentally mistook her for a vixen, I might get spanked.*

Pei Mianman, meanwhile, watched Chu Chuyan's reaction with a half-smile, thinking, *This foolish woman, she doesn't even know her Master has 'stolen her home'.*

*My Master is the safest…*

Thinking this, she felt a little embarrassed, sensing a slight disrespect towards her Master.

Yun Jianyue raised an eyebrow. *There's news of the Ice Stone Woman's whereabouts too? But why isn't she coming here? Why bother going off on some mission? How foolish.*

Zu An, however, looked serious. Yan Xuehen had said she would stay with this president to investigate the highest bounty order. Why would she suddenly go on another mission? Had something happened?

At this moment, Zang Ao turned to Jing Teng and said, "Tengteng, is this the man you've set your sights on? You're clearly embracing him, yet he's thinking of other women."

Chu Chuyan felt a surge of anger hearing him describe her beloved Master and Zu An in such a way. However, unsure of the exact situation, she was reluctant to easily expose their master-disciple relationship, to avoid giving the other party any leverage.

Zang Ao's gaze swept over Chu Chuyan, Pei Mianman, and the other women, his eyes filled with astonishment. "And he has so many women around him; he's clearly a philanderer. You're such a proud person, why would you get involved with them and insist on competing for his affection?"

Even he felt jealous. Each of these women was an unparalleled beauty, no less stunning than Jing Teng. Yet, so many fairy-like women were all circling one man. Had he cast some kind of spell on them?

Zang Ao's Rage value: 688688688...

Zang Ao's words left Chu Chuyan and the other women momentarily dazed. Indeed, weren't they all favored daughters of heaven, originally surrounded by countless admirers who treated them like fragile treasures? Yet, here they were, forced to compete with other women for one man's attention.

*Why should I compete? What right do I have to compete?*

Their gazes involuntarily fell upon Zu An.

The indignation that had just risen in their hearts gradually faded, replaced by gentle smiles on their lips.

Jing Teng took a deep breath. "Because I like him. It's that simple."

*I don't like anyone else, so what's the point of them being good to me?*

The women looked at Jing Teng, utterly surprised that her feelings for Zu An ran so deep.

Their brief acquaintance had revealed that she had only met Zu An after he arrived in this world, and they had been together for less than a month at most. Yet, she had fallen so deeply in love with him so quickly?

*Is Zu An truly such a ladies' man?*

Qiu Honglei felt a pang of frustration. These two were truly serious.

The key was that it all happened right under her nose. As a dignified demonic enchantress, whose usual role was to seduce other women's husbands, she never expected to have her own "home stolen" right in front of her. Who was the real demonic enchantress here?

For a moment, she felt a profound sense of defeat, as if all her life's studies in charm, seduction, and making other women seethe with jealousy had been in vain.

But then she remembered that Jing Teng had just helped her request the legacy of Immortal Baopuk. She couldn't lash out now.

*Hmph, considering what just happened, I'll lend you A'Zu for two days.*

*We demonic enchantresses have always been clear about grudges and gratitude, always repaying kindness. We're not like those so-called righteous people who speak grandly but act hypocritically.*

*Huh, why is Master staring at me like that, as if I'm worthless?*

Zu An also looked at Jing Teng in surprise. Her tone didn't seem feigned.

Due to the Ghost Bride incident, their relationship had been somewhat ambiguous throughout their journey, but neither had ever openly acknowledged it.

However, both previously on the mountain and now here, Jing Teng's two "confessions," though ostensibly to deceive Zang Ao, clearly conveyed deep affection. If he still couldn't sense her strong feelings, he would truly be an insensitive brute.

A warmth spread through his heart, and he instinctively took her hand.

As their fingers intertwined, Jing Teng's heartbeat quickened. *This foolish man has finally caught on*, she thought. *I wonder why he has so many female confidantes. Could it be that all these women actively pursued him?*

Seeing the loving sight of their intertwined fingers, Zang Ao's face darkened, looking as if it could drip water.

Zang Ao's Rage value: 567567567...

"Since that's the case, I wish you happiness in the future."

Zu An smiled slightly. "Don't worry, we will be very happy in the future."

There was no need to be polite with this scoundrel, and it wasn't good to keep letting Jing Teng handle him, so Zu An stepped forward directly.

Zang Ao: "???"

He felt as if the other party was subtly provoking him, but the crucial point was that he himself had uttered those words. He couldn't say anything, so he merely snorted heavily to express his inner fury.

Zang Ao's Rage value: 748748748...

He took a deep breath and looked at Sun En. "Sect Master Sun, I've finished asking my questions. You may proceed as you wish."

Sun En placed the eaten melon rind in Wang Youjun's hand. He had already consumed several slices by now; it was truly sweet.

*You'll get yours, kid!* he thought.

However, he didn't forget his purpose this time. "An immortal's aura appeared here just now. What exactly happened?"

Zu An looked at Yun Jianyue and Xie Daoyun. "Sect Master, if you release them first, I'll tell you?"

Yun Jianyue's expression improved slightly. *At least this kid has some conscience,* she thought.

Xie Daoyun felt somewhat embarrassed. *I've become a hostage and caused Big Brother Zu so much trouble,* she thought. *And to be watched by all those other women, it's really humiliating.*

*Well, at least Sect Master Yun is with me.*

Sun En smiled. "Boy, since I know you care about them, why would I release them? Speak quickly, or I can't guarantee their safety."

Zu An sighed. "Sect Master, as you just saw, this lady beside me told me not to tell you. Whether I speak or not, I'm bound to offend one side. Why make things difficult for me, Sect Master? If you truly push me, I can only act according to Teng'er's wishes."

Hearing the name "Teng'er," a smile curved in Jing Teng's eyes.

The other women instinctively hugged their arms, finding it incredibly cheesy, with goosebumps erupting all over.

The women's Rage value: 999999...

Yun Jianyue knew he was saying this to gain leverage in negotiations, but she still felt a pang of displeasure. *Seeing only the new love's smile, hearing not the old love's cry?*

Yun Jianyue's Rage value: 666666666...

Seeing the rage values exploding like a boiling pot in the backend, Zu An wondered if he should bring all these women together more often in the future. His rage points would never be a problem then.

However, he quickly dismissed the idea. A 'Shura field' was not fun, and if he messed up, it would be over for him.

Weren't all these women exceptional figures in the world? If they came to their senses and stopped tearing at each other, uniting against him instead, even ten layers of skin wouldn't be enough to escape.

"Are you threatening me?" Sun En's eyes narrowed, and faint flashes of lightning flickered throughout the tomb.

*Is this guy lightning-elemental?*

Zu An's heart stirred. "Sect Master, you misunderstand. With your high cultivation, how could any of us be your match? Even if you release them temporarily, you can still recapture us if you're not satisfied with my answer."

Sun En scrutinized him. The man showed no cultivation fluctuations, appearing like an ordinary person. He wondered how he could remain so calm.

In contrast, the women around him possessed considerable cultivation. He seemed like a man who relied on women, but given his composure in the face of danger, he was quite good at "eating soft rice with a hard bite."

*It's rather interesting that Zang Ao lost to a man like this.*

He mused that even the highest cultivated among these women couldn't surpass Yun Jianyue, who was by his side. They couldn't cause any major trouble.

So, with a casual wave, a gentle force swept Yun Jianyue and Xie Daoyun towards Zu An. "I've returned your people. If you dare to deceive me, I'll make sure you know what it means to wish for death but be unable to find it."

As he spoke, he had Wang Youjun produce a talisman, which glowed with a clear light, capable of detecting deceit in the speaker's words.

Zu An, without concealment, quickly recounted what had just happened, then mentioned that the *True Scripture of Embracing Simplicity* had been taken by Zhao Hao.

Sun En glanced at the talisman, and Wang Youjun nodded slightly, indicating that Zu An had indeed spoken the truth.

"Why didn't you say so earlier!" Sun En glared hatefully at Zu An, then instantly vanished, pursuing Zhao Hao in the direction he had left.

Zu An breathed a sigh of relief, having finally gotten one person out of the way. He couldn't help but look at Zang Ao beside him.

"Why aren't you pursuing him? You should know that what I said was not false."

"Why should I pursue him? My sole purpose in coming here was for Tengteng." Zang Ao's lips curled into a sneer as his gaze remained fixed on Jing Teng.