Countermeasures

Dusk hung heavy, and the lingering glow plated the glazed tiles of the Ninth Prince's Mansion in warm gold.

When Chu Zhiyuan stepped out of the light gate, Youlan was already waiting in the central courtyard with Xiao Zhu and the other two women.

The three women stepped forward to help him change and wash up.

After washing, he came to sit in the small pavilion in the courtyard.

Several graceful maids drifted in, elegant and light-footed, and in the blink of an eye filled the stone table with exquisite dishes of perfect color, fragrance, and flavor.

The jade cups had already been filled with fine wine, giving off a mellow fragrance and a gentle gleam beneath the setting sun.

Just as he was about to have dinner, Li Ningcui arrived.

These past few days, Zhu Yijing and Li Ningcui had frequently come and gone from the Prince's Mansion. Although they had taken thorough precautions each time, too many visits would inevitably expose them.

One could conceal one's tracks once or twice, but after too many times, they would eventually be discovered.

For now, he did not want his ties to the devil sects exposed, especially Thousand Mechanisms Tower.

Li Ningcui wore a lake-green gauze robe, looking charming and radiant with joy.

Chu Zhiyuan invited her to sit and eat with him while they spoke.

Li Ningcui was also a straightforward woman. Seeing that Chu Zhiyuan was sincere, she stopped refusing and sat down openly.

"How are things on Cangming Sect's side?"

"They conducted an internal investigation. They will not reveal her identity, and they have already informed her of their decision."

"Paper can never wrap up fire forever." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head. "No matter how profound Cangming Sect's cultivation method is, a devil sect cultivation method is still