We agreed to seek enlightenment together, but how did you end up seeking enlightenment for my mother

To be prudent in assessing the situation, since Hao Jia had that confidence, Xu Zhou decided to give him a chance to perform.

Wu Lulu had already drunk the speed potion. With the combination of the wolf-like creatures' innate speed advantage and the potion's effects, no one in this mansion could catch up with her.

Once the two separate, Hao Jia will definitely not miss the opportunity to face Wu Lulu alone.

There are only two possibilities: either Hao Jia and Lan Zhi join forces to chase after Wu Lulu, or they split up into two groups.

If it is the former, Xu Zhou can take the opportunity to sneak into the kitchen alone to collect clues and find a target that fits Wu Lulu's mission without being disturbed.

If it's the latter, then he will face Lanzhi alone, which is exactly the situation he desires.

In a one-on-one fight, he couldn't think of how he could lose. With just a slight movement of his hair, his opponent would obediently reveal the color of the bitter tea seed.

Xu Zhou wasn't walking fast. When he heard the crisp sound of heels tapping on the wooden floor behind him, he immediately understood Hao Jia's choice. A confident smile appeared on his lips as he casually pushed open the door beside him and stepped inside.

The bright moonlight outside the window illuminated the scene inside the room clearly.

This is a wardrobe room, smaller than the Countess's master bedroom. Rows of clothes racks are neatly arranged, with various garments hanging on them, and the air is filled with the faint scent of camphor wood and fabric.

At the far end of the room is another door that leads to the laundry room next door.

Xu Zhou looked around, then leaned against the ironing table opposite the door, waiting quietly.

A short while later, footsteps stopped outside the door, followed by a few crisp knocks.

They were quite polite, though.

"Please come in."

The oak door was slowly pushed open, its dull creak echoing inside.

Candlelight seeped through the cracks in the door, first outlining a graceful silhouette, and then revealing the person's full appearance.

Lan Zhi wore a burgundy turtleneck fleece vest on top and a short skirt that reached her hips on the bottom. Her long legs were wrapped in sheer black stockings, and she wore black leather shoes with two toes on her feet.

Her Niu-Ya-Ren bloodline endowed her with physical attributes far exceeding those of ordinary people, and she naturally possessed a seductive charm. Although her looks were still inferior to Wu Lulu's, her mature feminine temperament was something that the inexperienced little wolf girl could never imitate.

Lan Zhi clearly felt the scrutinizing gaze from the depths of the room. She raised her eyebrows and looked at Xu Zhou with a seductive smile.

That one look almost made Xu Zhou lose control of his gun.

"Mr. Xu Zhou, we're all adults, so there's no need to beat around the bush. I know you're reluctant to part with little Wu Lulu, but what if... I could offer you more?"

Lan Zhi gently closed the door with her heels, then wrapped her arms around the heavy baby food container.

Xu Zhou's heart skipped a beat. He tried his best to keep his expression in check, fixing his gaze on the other person's eyes and adopting a composed and unmoved demeanor.

"More? Tell me more."

Lan Zhi smiled gently and walked forward with alluring steps, seemingly unconcerned about Xu Zhou suddenly launching an attack.

She stopped a step away. Although there was still some distance between them, Xu Zhou felt as if something elastic was pressing against his chest.

The reason he remained inactive was not because he really wanted to have anything happen with Lanzhi, but because the idea of ​​"rotten wood blossoming" had popped into his mind.

[The relic "Succubus's Command Necklace" has been discovered. Should you choose to refine it?]

[Refining an owned relic will first involve a battle against mysterious energy. Do you wish to begin?]

Xu Zhou did not resist, because if he did, he would have to kill Lan Zhi here to prevent others from discovering his secret.

Hao Jia's background is still unclear. Rashly executing his companions would most likely only invite fierce retaliation. Xu Zhou would rather believe the claim of the chosen one than risk his life.

A more prudent approach would be to start with Lanzhi and try to undermine Haojia's hostility from within. If that fails, then they could seek an opportunity to eliminate them all at once.

Lan Zhi pulled down the high collar of her shirt, revealing a black choker around her neck. The choker had a heart-shaped cutout in the center, and it was clearly not a legitimate heirloom.

She pressed herself against Xu Zhou's body, nodded slightly, raised her arm, and took off the choker, holding one corner between two fingers and dangling it in front of Xu Zhou's eyes.

"If you can give Xiaohao this opportunity, then this thing is yours."

As she spoke, Lan Zhi's other hand slid slowly down Xu Zhou's chest, the gentle touch sending a tingling sensation through him.

Enchanting whispers filled his ears, and an intoxicating fragrance surrounded him. Xu Zhou felt as if he were sinking into a soft sea of ​​clouds.

It really was a honey trap!

Xu Zhou was certain that the other party had used some kind of item that could affect one's mind, but he seemed to have an innate resistance to this kind of mental interference. With a little concentration, he shook off the hazy feeling in his mind that made his thinking sluggish.

He grabbed the restless wrist below and lifted it upwards.

Lanzhi lost her balance, let out a soft cry, and fell into his arms.

"Ah~"

"That's not enough," Xu Zhou said coldly.

Lan Zhi pursed her lips, her eyes alluring. She tiptoed slightly, her warm breath brushing against Xu Zhou's neck, seemingly tacitly agreeing to take things further.

However, behind her, an unseen hand was slowly pulling something out from under her skirt.

【Creation: Prototype of a Mixed Potion of Spinal Fluid from Calamity Beasts】

[Effect 1: When used on men, it causes prolonged muscle relaxation; if left untreated within the effective period, it can lead to permanent impotence.]

[Effect 2: When used on females, it will induce a strong reproductive urge in them for a short period of time. If treatment is not received within the effective period, it will lead to permanent brain damage.]

[Note: This is a miraculous medicine made with the spinal fluid of a Minotaur-like monster as its core ingredient. Prolonged use may lead to drug resistance.]

Meanwhile, at a corner of a corridor on the first floor of the mansion.

Hao Jia frowned slightly as he faced the three passages leading in different directions.

"This little dog runs really fast, does it really not want to see me?"

Thinking of the few heirlooms he possessed, a bright smile spread across the young man's face.

"That's true. After all, once someone is exposed to the hypnotic mirror, they would have to listen to me obediently. That's how she managed to escape unscathed."

But then I thought, if my mission has failed, is Lanzhi also encountering obstacles?

After all, they are the ones who are currently on the defensive.

"Fine, let's roll the dice and help Aunt Lanzhi out. If we can win over that man, we might be able to force Wu Lulu to submit... Using relics on the Chosen One will only cause trouble if it attracts a backlash from destiny."

The image of the little wolf girl clenching her teeth, her face full of resentment, yet forced to obey his commands, flashed through Hao Jia's mind, and he couldn't help but smile sinisterly.

He flipped his wrist and pulled something out of his pocket.

[Relic: Dice of Destiny - Legacy]

[Restriction: Only applicable to Haojia users]

[Effect 1: Depending on the number rolled, it has a favorable or unfavorable effect on a single ongoing event.]

[Effect 2: When the throw result is greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to 9, add 10 points to that result.]

[Relic Characteristics: Can only be used once per day; use will affect sanity.]

Hao Jia casually tossed the golden twenty-sided die, which arced through the air before landing on the ground with a crisp sound and spinning around.

The dice gradually stopped spinning, and Haojia looked down at the number directly above.

[Points: 1]

"Um???"