Keyboard Immortal

They'd thought that they would have to at least knock out some guards first or something, but they discovered that they were being treated alright. As long as they didn’t leave a certain area, no one would come to stop them. That ended up saving them a lot of effort. The women thus began to carry out their respective tasks according to their plan.

Meanwhile, Zu An left the palace in disappointment. Many guards looked at him with mockery. Several of them had seen his angry conflict with the Monster Lord.

This guy really is daring. He actually dares to anger the lord!

However, they could all tell that he cared a lot about those women. This way, with them as hostages, he wouldn’t dare to betray them anymore at all.

When he heard their ridicule, Zu An’s furious and betrayed expression gave way to the slightest grin.

All of this was actually within his expectations. He'd always known fully well that since the Monster Lord already knew his real identity, there was no way members of the True Demon race would be considered useful as hostages against him. Meanwhile, Pei Mianman and the others couldn't be overlooked. Anyone in their right mind would use them to control him. Sure enough, the Monster Lord had acted just as he'd anticipated and brought the women into the palace.

The more furious he looked on the outside, the safer Pei Mianman and the others would be.

…

Just as Zu An returned to the edge of the True Demon territory, Salamay suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking the way. “Young master, I just learned that the Monster Lord captured your women.”