Chapter 2682: How Can I Resolve the Situation

In the neighboring room, Yan Xuehen’s injuries recovered at a visible pace under the effects of Zu An’s ki. It wasn't her first time witnessing this, but she was still awed by his pure ki.

“I doubt I could ever cultivate my ki to this extent.” Yan Xuehen, despite being a proud person, couldn’t help but feel demoralized. She felt that she couldn’t reach this level even if she continued cultivating for a hundred or even a thousand years.

Zu An smiled. “Don’t put yourself down. I only reached this level because I obtained this world’s Law Beacon and became its master. Unless you obtain a Wonderpoint World’s Law Beacon as well, it’ll be hard for you to reach the same level as me. On top of that, this power is only limited to this world.”

His concern warmed Yan Xuehen’s heart. “I understand. Thank you for your reminder.”

The most important thing to a cultivator was their dao heart. If their dao heart wavered, their cultivation would collapse.

“There’s no need for words of gratitude between us. It sounds so distant.” Zu An tenderly organized Yan Xuehen’s unkempt hair. When he saw her pale face, his heart ached.

Yan Xuehen embarrassedly eyed the wall and said with a hushed voice, “Be careful, they're just next door. I... won’t be able to face anyone if they learn about it.”

She could have constructed a barrier to hinder Yun Jianyue’s prying eyes if she was in her normal state, but now that she was severely injured, she didn’t have the strength to maintain such a barrier.

Zu An burst into laughter. “Don’t worry. I’m not that careless. They can’t hear anything next door.”

Yan Xuehen breathed a sigh of relief. A second later, she murmured, “You seem awfully experienced. You must have done such things often.”

The vibrant expressions on the cold beauty made Zu An’s heart quiver.

She’s truly as beautiful as a fairy.

“Are you jealous?”

“Jealous? I’m helping Chuyan keep an eye on you,” Yan Xuehen replied with a straight face. As she recovered from her injuries, her face regained its redness, making her look coy.

“Indeed. You’ll have to take care of me more now that Chuyan isn’t around.” Zu An wasn’t bothered by Yan Xuehen’s more vibrant expression; he attributed it to her feeling vulnerable due to her severe injuries. Besides, they were in an intimate relationship. It was normal for her to be more vibrant when there were no outsiders around.

“How should I take care of you?” Yan Xuehen stared at him with eyes brimming with emotions. Zu An was moved.

“Chuyan is my wife. Since you’re taking care of me on her behalf, it’s only right for me for you to take care of me like a wife caring for her husband.” Zu An grabbed her hand. Despite her frosty exterior, her hand was warm and soft like fine jade.

Yan Xuehen is truly blessed by the maker.

“There are plenty of people taking care of you like a husband. Didn’t the Jing Teng sisters take very good care of you just last night? Yun Yuqing even prepared a bowl of chicken soup for you earlier—it was filled with tonics that boost your vitality,” Yan Xuehen sneered as she shook his hand off.

You have successfully trolled Yan Xuehen for +33... +33... +33...

Zu An burst into laughter.

I didn’t expect her to be keeping track of these things despite appearing so aloof. She must have been keeping an eye on everything happening around me.

He pulled Yan Xuehen into his arms and asked, “Big sister Yan, are you jealous?”

His masculine aura made Yan Xuehen shudder. She instinctively pushed Zu An aside. “Stop it. You’re here to treat me. You can’t stay here for too long, or else they’ll suspect something.”

“Don’t worry, they don’t know how long it’ll take for me to treat you.” Zu An sensed her tone loosening up.

“Aren’t you planning to treat the demoness later? She’ll know right away.” Yan Xuehen sneered.

Ah Zu came here first because I’m closer to him, but Yun Jianyue is Miss Qiu’s master, making her Zu An’s friend. He won’t turn a blind eye to her plight.

“I’ll go slower later. They won’t notice a thing,” Zu An scoffed.

She gets easily affected whenever Yun Jianyue is involved.

“Are you sure you wouldn't be going slower to spend more time with her? She might be my nemesis, but I have to concede that she’s gorgeous, not to mention she’s the only woman in the history of the Devil Sect to have mastered the Bewitching Voice. Countless men would kneel under her skirt at a wag of her finger. You saw how the crowd reacted during our duel earlier.”

Yan Xuehen blushed after saying those words.

It sounds like I’m jealous, but I’m just stating facts!

Zu An was both surprised and overjoyed. While Yan Xuehen would give in to him in a moment of passion, she was still demure on the whole. She had never acted so coyly to him before. The change in her attitude delighted him.

“Do you think I’d have to resort to such underhanded means?”

“Sure, sure. All it takes is a word from you—princess and holy maidens would line up for a chance to serve you,” Yan Xuehen scoffed as if she had just downed an entire vat of vinegar. “Who knows? That demoness might throw herself at you too.”

She suddenly narrowed her eyes and asked, “Has that demoness ever tried to seduce you?”

She had never considered this possibility, but Zu An’s words reminded her.

With Ah Zu’s standing, which woman could resist him now? Yun Jianyue is a demoness from the Devil Sect, and she specializes in seducing men. He’s a philandering pig, and Yun Jianyue is so beautiful...

All those thoughts spurred her panic.

“What are you thinking? Sect Master Yun is Honglei’s master. How could we have such ties?” Zu An secretly wiped away cold sweat. Yun Jianyue had also sternly warned him not to divulge their relationship, or else she would turn against him. Thus, he had no choice but to lie to Yan Xuehen.

But he knew it was only a matter of time before the truth came to light, and that gave him a headache.

How am I supposed to resolve the situation then?

Both Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue would blame him for keeping secrets from them. It wouldn't be beyond them to fling their sleeves and leave him for good.

“And I am Chuyan’s master!” Yan Xuehen harrumphed. Her face reddened right after she blurted out those words. She tugged her clothes as she felt inexplicable heat rising from her body.

“It’s different. That was a coincidence.” Zu An could only explain it that way, but he was soon mesmerized by her beauty. Her glistening lips made his mouth go dry.

While he was thinking about how to approach her without angering her, she suddenly leaned in on her own volition and gently kissed him.

“Ah Zu, you can’t get together with that demoness. I don’t know what I’ll do otherwise.” Yan Xuehen looked at him with pleading eyes.

Zu An’s heart quivered.

Do I have to continue deceiving her and resolve this issue in the future? But both sides have warned me not to reveal our relationship. What am I supposed to do?

“If you’re struggling to resist that demoness’ seduction, you can... look for me. I’ll take care of you on Chuyan’s behalf,” Yan Xuehen said as she shyly buried her face in his chest, not daring to look at him anymore.