Chapter 2340: He Doesn't Know I Know

"Hmph, sister, I told you this guy was heartless. He would never think of us unless he was in trouble," sneered Hei JingTeng, her voice dripping with disdain.

Bai JingTeng’s expression was equally cold, her gaze towards Zu An tinged with a hint of chill.

"These past few days have been extremely dangerous. I haven't closed my eyes for days," Zu An quickly explained his recent experiences, then added, "I know I neglected both of you ladies, and I sincerely apologize."

"You actually went to the demon world," Bai JingTeng said, her face showing surprise. "No wonder I felt so many repulsive auras when I just woke up."

Zu An felt a touch of emotion. She was severely injured and needed long periods of sleep to slowly recover. The fact that she appeared as soon as he arrived clearly showed she had sensed his presence and, out of joy, had awakened to see him.

Thinking about how he hadn't visited them all this time, he truly felt like a scoundrel.

"And a Doomsday Beast? Sounds fun," Hei JingTeng pouted. "It's a pity we're injured and not at our peak, otherwise, a few more Doomsday Beasts would be nothing to us."

Zu An was startled. He knew the sisters were powerful, but he hadn't imagined them to be this formidable.

The entire demon world, despite its immense power, had been driven to the brink by this Doomsday Beast.

Yet, she claimed she could suppress a few of them with ease?

He considered it for a moment. The mysterious ancient tomb seemed to suppress many exceptionally powerful beings, so it all made sense.

"Then aren't you in great danger now?" Bai JingTeng, though not as talkative as her sister, was more caring and considerate.

"Though it's somewhat dangerous, I should be able to handle it, but I do need your help," Zu An said.

Bai JingTeng was about to speak, but Hei JingTeng had already sneered, "Hmph, the last time we helped you, it set back our recovery by ten years of extra slumber. Last time, you kept talking about dual cultivation with us to help us recover, but you never showed up. We haven't even settled that account, and now you're coming to us again? No way, or you'll drain us dry eventually."

Zu An felt a bit awkward. He admitted he hadn't been fair in that matter.

Although... he had helped the sisters once, various events had subsequently piled up, leaving him with no free time.

At this point, Bai JingTeng spoke up, "Don't listen to my sister's nonsense. Since you are in danger now, of course we must help."

Zu An was overjoyed. "Thank you!"

As expected, the elder sister was more understanding.

Hei JingTeng felt her teeth ache. Every time, she was the one playing the villain, while her sister pretended to be kind. She was truly calculating.

She was about to retort when she suddenly heard what Zu An was asking for, and her eyes lit up. "Oh, this sounds fun! Why didn't you say so earlier? I'll help!"

Zu An: "..."

Seeing her excited expression, Zu An almost regretted it, hoping she wouldn't cause any trouble later.

If only Bai JingTeng alone were doing this.

Of course, he also knew that the two sisters were now symbiotic and inseparable.

With no other choice, he discussed the details of the plan with them. "This is how we'll do it..."

Over the next few days, Zu An secretly built a teleportation array in a hidden location.

One day, while he was hard at work, someone suddenly reported that the Demon Lord had sent his Imperial Demon Envoys to take Pei Mianman and the others away.

Alarmed, he rushed back. Jiang Luofu was already waiting there, and she hurried to meet him. "A'Zu, Xiao Xi and the others have all been taken by the Imperial Demon Envoys!"

Zu An’s gaze swept around. Of all the women, only Jiang Luofu remained.

His face darkened as he looked at the remaining Imperial Demon Envoy. "What exactly happened?"

The Imperial Demon Envoy replied, "Some time ago, assassins broke into the palace. The Lord has been sending us to investigate everywhere during this period. Although some petty criminals have been caught, the mastermind has never been apprehended. The Lord is concerned about the safety of the Saintesses, so he had us invite them to stay in the palace as guests, so they wouldn't be harmed by the hidden rebels."

Zu An thought, 'I don't believe a word of it.' Too lazy to argue with him, he instructed Jiang Luofu to hide among the True Demon clan, while he himself hurried to follow the others.

Just then, the Imperial Demon Envoy stepped forward to block him. "Young Master, don't rush. The Saintesses should have already arrived at the palace by now. They'll be safe."

Zu An’s expression turned cold. "Get out of my way!"

The Imperial Demon Envoy's face changed. In front of all the clans, his identity usually commanded careful deference and smiles. When had he ever been treated so disrespectfully?

Rage Points from Imperial Demon Envoy: 444444444...

He was about to lash out, but remembering the Lord's anger before he left, he suppressed his fury, cleared the path, and avoided direct confrontation.

Zu An quickly transformed into a streak of light, rapidly heading towards the palace.

The Imperial Demon Envoy narrowed his eyes. "This Donar's strength seems to be much greater than rumored."

Hmph, no matter how strong he is, how could he be a match for the Lord? If he angers the Lord this time, let's see how he dies!

While he cursed from behind, Zu An had already arrived at the palace and met the Demon Lord.

The Demon Lord stroked the three heads of the monstrous bird crouching at his feet and said calmly, "Why have you burst in here so hastily?"

Zu An observed him. Although the Demon Lord now resembled a frail old man who hadn't seen sunlight in years, Zu An dared not let his guard down. With his current qi-sensing technique, he could perceive things invisible to others.

The Demon Lord was surrounded by a monstrous aura, like dark clouds pressing down on a city. This demonic energy subtly converged into a sinister ghost face, staring coldly at him, as if ready to devour someone at any moment.

Zu An replied, "Thank you for your concern, my Lord. However, although our True Demon clan has declined, protecting a few women is not an issue for us. We dare not trouble you further, lest you waste your forces and fail to catch the true rebels."

"True rebels?" The Demon Lord scoffed. "Who do you think qualifies as a true rebel? Salamé?"

"Salamé certainly counts. And those who attacked the treasury a few days ago were clearly not simple. The palace is full of experts, yet they not only succeeded in entering but also left after achieving their goal. Your subordinate is dull, but I truly don't know who else in the entire underground city possesses such capability."

Zu An sneered inwardly. If not for a fortunate coincidence revealing the truth, he would likely still be kept in the dark by the Demon Lord.

Now, by exploiting the fact that the other party didn't know he knew, there was still room for strategy.

"Oh?" Sure enough, hearing his words, golden light flickered in the Demon Lord's eyes, as if he had thought of something.

Zu An remained expressionless, but inwardly he breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed his strategy of diverting trouble had succeeded. Now, who else in the underground city had this capability besides the mysterious Chronicler of Ages?

He couldn't directly say he had discovered the Chronicler, so he could only hint in this way. Fortunately, the Demon Lord wasn't completely dense.

It would be best if they turned on each other like dogs.

"I already have a lead on this matter. As for the Saintesses, they will temporarily reside in the palace. I heard one Saintess has already gone missing, and I don't want a similar incident to happen again," the Demon Lord said again.

Zu An's face subtly changed. Xie Daojun's sudden disappearance indeed couldn't be hidden from the Demon Lord's scouts, and there was no way to explain it.

He tried to say something more, but the Demon Lord interrupted, "Salamé and the others are likely having you help build a teleportation array, aren't they? Go to the cultivation world and help her rescue the Lord of Slaughter. When you return, I will return those Saintesses to you unharmed. This isn't just for you; all those leading expeditions or missions undergo this process. You will be no exception."

The Demon Lord chuckled, "Of course, worrying that you might be lonely, I specially left a maid to attend to your daily needs. Quite considerate, wouldn't you say? Hahahaha."

Zu An remained silent. The Demon Lord's meaning was clear: he didn't fully trust him, and such a significant undertaking required hostages.

The Saintesses were the best hostages. Although Ji Xiaoxi was nominally a maid, Zu An had previously clashed with Steward Pi over her, indicating she was certainly important to him.

While Zu An was arguing his case, Pei Mianman, who was confined in various rooms deep within the palace, suddenly opened her eyes, went to the window, and exchanged glances with her companions. "Just as A'Zu expected. Proceed with the plan!"