You, a tyrannical ruler, roam the heavens; you cannot understand my joy.

Lu Zuo was naturally not afraid of any "Bone-Painting Demoness".

How could a mere heretical martial arts expert possibly infiltrate the imperial palace?

Even though she could handle three Black-Clad Guards, Shi Wenqing and Li Chengan had sent her more than a dozen elite Black-Clad Guards.

The issue is……

He was not allowed to bring guards when he went on incognito visits!

Unless Lu Zuo continues to stay hidden in the palace and Jiankang City, he will inevitably encounter him sooner or later.

and……

He glanced back at the villagers who were putting out the fire and asked, "Can't the government step in and deal with this 'Bone-Painting Demoness'?"

"The government?"

Chu Yunlong scoffed: "Relying on the imperial court is less desirable than hoping that Heaven will strike her with lightning."

"After being chased by the Black-Clad Guards last time, the Bone-Painting Demoness has learned her lesson."

"They never target powerful families or officials; they only prey on ordinary people."

If reporting to the authorities is useless, Lu Zuo will have to find a solution himself.

After all, this fake emperor couldn't actually issue orders!

"Brother Chu, where is that Skin-Painted Demoness, and how long will it take before she comes to avenge her subordinates?"

"I don't know," Chu Yunlong shook his head, "but it usually doesn't take more than half a month."

Lu Zuo secretly pondered, "Although I am still a post-natal martial artist, I have already laid a solid foundation for the innate realm, and I am only one step away from achieving it."

"Make good use of Zhang Lihua, this great treasure, and advancing to the Innate Realm within half a month is a sure thing."

"There are two choices right now."

"Firstly, we should remain within the palace and Jiankang City, not venturing beyond our boundaries, and accumulate strength. Once we are strong enough, we can then deal with the Flower Bone Demoness."

"but……"

"If you don't travel incognito and trigger your second talent, your rate of becoming stronger will slow down."

"Li Chengan and Shi Wenqing could seize the throne and kill him at any time."

"I can't afford to delay any longer..."

"Secondly, by utilizing the tyrannical ruler's talent to quickly become stronger, and combining all available power, we turned the tables and killed the 'Painted Skin Demoness'!"

"Moreover, if we take action now, Chu Yunlong will be on our side, becoming a major asset!"

With this in mind, Lu Zuo asked, "So, Brother Chu, what are your plans next?"

"Since I have been taken care of by my fellow villagers, I will naturally not abandon them."

"I'll be inviting some friends over in the next few days to help us deal with the Bone-Painting Demoness!"

"Brother Lu."

Chu Yunlong cupped his hands in a fist salute and bowed slightly: "With your martial arts skills, if you fight alongside me, along with a few of my friends, we might not be without a chance of victory."

"Stay."

"Let's work together to get rid of this scourge!"

Lu Zuo looked up at the sky and saw that the long night was coming to an end, and a hazy ray of dawn was already showing through the outline of the distant mountains.

He shook his head, cupped his hands in greeting, and replied, "Brother Chu, I have a compelling reason to leave immediately."

"But rest assured, I will definitely come to reinforce you when the Bone-Painting Demoness arrives."

After saying that, he immediately lightly touched the ground with his toes, and his figure darted away towards the edge of the village.

"snort!"

Watching Lu Zuo's departing figure, Chu Yunlong sneered, "If you're scared, you're scared. What's the use of all those high-sounding words?"

.......

In the dilapidated courtyard, the soft morning light shines down, casting a cold glow on the broken walls, the dry well, and the stone platform.

"The Bone-Painting Demoness?"

Upon hearing about Lu Zuo's experience last night, the Soul Reaper and his companions all frowned.

"Your Majesty, as far as I know, this Bone-Painting Demoness is a martial artist who has reached the pinnacle of the Innate Realm."

Judge Yang said in a deep voice, "If we had not been weakened, we would not be afraid."

"But with our current strength, plus the Chu Yunlong you mentioned... our chances of winning are probably less than 50%."

Judge Yin nodded: "In my opinion, Your Majesty should refrain from going out in the near future."

Lu Zuo waved his hand, rejecting his suggestion: "I can't afford to delay."

"You will keep watch near that village in the near future. Once the Bone-Painting Demoness appears, immediately inform Su Yanzhi through the secret passage."

The group paused for a moment, not understanding what Lu Zuo meant by "cannot afford to drag it out".

I don't understand why he insists on going out every night.

But having already decided to submit and serve, he naturally obeyed Lu Zuo's orders without question.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lu Zuo gave a few more instructions to everyone, then jumped into the dry well and returned to Jiangyun Palace. He instructed Su Yanzhi not to go out recently and not to allow anyone to enter the palace.

Once the judges of Yin and Yang arrive with news, notify them immediately.

After doing all this, he left the place to go and find Zhang Lihua to cultivate.

……

Shuyu Studio.

Zhang Lihua leaned against the window, gazing at the blooming flowers in the courtyard, and sighed softly, "Ah..."

Immediately, she clenched her fists again, inwardly cursing, "That tyrant!"

"Son of a bitch!"

"What do you take me for?"

"Tools?"

Her purpose in entering the palace was to influence the emperor through seductive arts, thereby controlling him, seizing power, and securing a favorable environment for the development of the Yin Gui School.

But Lu Zuo didn't give her a chance at all!

Every time they come, they prey on you like wolves and tigers, then pull up their pants and leave without even giving you a chance to talk!

This gave Zhang Lihua a strong sense of frustration, as well as a sense of humiliation at being used as a target for someone's venting.

What puzzled her even more was...

Although the Yin Gui School's seductive arts require the use of sound waves and take a long time, the tyrannical emperor did not seem to be affected by them.

"That shouldn't be the case..."

"Given his cultivation level and temperament, he should be easy to control."

"How come it has no effect at all?"

Just as she was pondering this to herself, she suddenly heard the eunuch's treacherous voice: "His Majesty has arrived!"

No way?

Again?

Although Zhang Lihua's cultivation was not shallow, she was already exhausted both physically and mentally after being tormented by Lu Zuo for so long.

That stunningly beautiful face already held a hint of languor, and her alluring red lips were slightly swollen...

"asshole!"

"A tyrannical ruler!"

"You're bothering me so early in the morning... Did you take some kind of medication?"

Despite her anger, Zhang Lihua, the most notorious concubine of the Six Dynasties, could only grit her teeth and endure it, continuing to dress and groom herself.

……

A short while later.

Zhang Lihua knelt on the ground, speaking softly and seductively, "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you."

Lu Zuo looked down and saw that her eyes were half-closed, and her usually alluring gaze was now veiled by a thin mist of weariness...

She wore a crimson brocade nightgown, the belt untied, the collar slipped open, revealing half of her smooth, alabaster shoulders and neck and an apricot-colored blouse.

She remains as alluring as ever, her seductive charm undiminished.

Even with this languid posture, she appears even more delicate and beautiful...

He had no intention of showing any mercy to women and directly ordered, "Put your hair up."

Suddenly, a notification from the cheat code came into view.

[Missed the morning court session; internal strength +3.]

[Enchanted by beautiful women, physique +2.]

[Abandoning official duties, bonus reward: Swordsmanship +1, Lifespan +3.]

[Excessive indulgence in lust, additional reward: Cultivation +1061.]

[Colluding with rebels, additional reward: Daoist Enlightenment +1 (affects the speed of cultivating Daoist techniques and comprehension of Daoist scriptures and techniques).]

Traitor?

Lu Zuo narrowed his eyes slightly and recalled that the only new person he had met yesterday was Chu Yunlong.

Is he a traitor?

As I pondered, a strange feeling suddenly came over me.

Looking down, Zhang Lihua had already put her hair up in a bun...