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

The passageway was pitch black, cold, and cramped, with a musty smell wafting through the damp air.

This path seemed to lead to the lower level. Xu Zhou kept his ears open to any sounds ahead and followed Lan Zhi slowly.

However, before they had gone very far, having only groped their way down one level, the stone walls that had been brushing against their shoulders gradually receded, and they could faintly hear echoes around them as the space suddenly opened up.

The group arrived at a relatively spacious area.

"Please wait a moment, everyone. I have a light source."

The voice was both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar; it was probably that of the freckled maid.

Before the lights came on, Xu Zhou felt his arm being grabbed and his body sinking into two soft mounds, while at the same time he heard a slapping sound at his legs.

It was obvious without even thinking that it was Wu Lulu; he was all too familiar with the feeling of that big tail slapping his leg.

A dim, light blue halo finally appeared ahead, and the maid held a palm-sized luminous stone in one hand. Its surface was decorated with unique patterns, and it looked like an artificial object.

"This is a sea lantern. Just add a little seawater and it will keep glowing for a long time," the maid explained considerately.

Xu Zhou glanced at the inspection results, which were no different from what the maid had said. However, this thing was quite rare in the infinite world and was a luxury item that only a few nobles could afford.

The maid glanced at the three of them, raised her eyebrows slightly, and gave a meaningful smile.

"By the way, this thing can reveal things that are not visible in natural light."

This statement came out of nowhere, leaving the three of them bewildered and exchanging puzzled glances.

Upon closer inspection, Xu Zhou discovered the problem.

The glow of the sea crystal lamp fell on Lan Zhi's lips and chest, and a faint, shimmering mark inexplicably appeared on both spots.

Following the other person's gaze and looking down, Xu Zhou was shocked to find the same fluorescent spots on his crotch.

There weren't such noticeable marks before, under the candlelight in the corridor.

Both of them were educated, and they realized at the same time that the lamp had properties similar to ultraviolet light.

On the other hand, Wu Lulu looked confused, her gaze sweeping back and forth between the two of them. She even stretched her neck to try and get closer to Xu Zhou's pants to smell them, but was immediately flicked on the head by the latter and had to crouch down to cover her head in defense.

"You've misunderstood. She accidentally spilled water on me while drinking earlier," Xu Zhou said without changing his expression.

"Hehe, I hope so."

The freckled maid covered her mouth and chuckled, her demeanor much more lively than before, before turning to lead the way.

"Alright, let's keep going. This road only leads to one exit, and you might not believe it..."

"It's a treasure trove, isn't it?" Xu Zhou interrupted.

The maid paused, turned around to look at Xu Zhou, her small eyes filled with surprise.

How did you know?

"Not only do I know where this secret passage leads, but I can also tell that you are not a real maid at all."

Xu Zhou's words were astonishing. His two companions were stunned for half a second before they reacted and simultaneously got into a fighting stance towards him.

However, the space here was really narrow. When Wu Lulu raised her spear, the pole passed right between the maid's legs and hit the crack in the door with a snap.

"Oh my god~?!"

The maid suddenly squeezed her legs together, her face flushed, and bent over to squat down.

"Oh, I'm sorry."

Wu Lulu scratched her head awkwardly, and without thinking much, she pulled back the spear with all her might, causing the maid to let out a series of strange cries.

"Don't be so nervous." Xu Zhou quickly raised his hand to pretend to control the situation, then looked at the other person as if nothing had just happened. "If I'm not mistaken, you must be Count Lionheart's beloved daughter, Miss Luo Qiu, right?"

"She's the Earl's daughter?" Wu Lulu blinked, quite surprised.

"The disguise is indeed excellent," Lan Zhi commented.

"You've misunderstood," Xu Zhou explained, shaking his head. "To be precise, it was Miss Luo Qiu who possessed the maid's body. Like the other spirits we encountered before, she was actually already dead, but the difference is that she still retains her sanity."

As soon as he said this, the two people beside him pulled Xu Zhou to their sides, while Wu Lulu poked her head out, her tail trembling.

Lan Zhi deliberately pressed herself against him, secretly wiping Xu Zhou's pants with her hand.

With her disguise completely exposed, Luo Qiu no longer tried to hide it. She raised her eyes and curled her lips into a wicked smile, making a grasping motion with her hands in front of her, looking like she was about to do something naughty.

However, Xu Zhou didn't give her a chance to perform.

"Stop scaring them, let's get down to business."

Xu Zhou casually rubbed Wu Lulu's head, and the wolf girl's tail stopped vibrating and started patting his thigh.

"If I'm not mistaken, you leaked the information about the treasure vault to the maid, didn't you?"

"That's right."

At this moment, Luo Qiu's aura was completely different from before. She was no longer timid and flustered. Her eyes curved into a calm and confident smile. She held her head high, straightened her chest, and gently tucked her hair behind her ear.

"These two maids are incredibly audacious. Despite so many strange things happening in the mansion, they are not afraid at all. Instead, they have the idea of ​​stealing, thinking of making a quick buck before leaving."

"So this is your punishment for them?" Xu Zhou asked tentatively.

"No."

Luo Qiu's eyelashes drooped slightly, her expression darkened, and she sighed softly.

"I know the other maid is dead. It wasn't my intention; she was just unlucky to have met the mutated chef uncle."

She paused, then continued, "The reason I wanted to lure them to the treasure vault was because I wanted to stop my father."

Xu Zhou frowned slightly, keenly catching the key information hidden in those words.

"What's in the treasure vault?"

"As you saw, my father made a deal with the undead." Luo Qiu pursed his lips, a trace of sadness welling up in his eyes. "The treasure vault contains weapons that can contend with the undead, and it is also the Lionheart family's heirloom treasure."

"But as an undead, you cannot use it yourself, so you can only rely on others," Xu Zhou concluded.

Luo Qiu nodded slightly.

Upon hearing about the powerful equipment, Wu Lulu's eyes lit up immediately. Even her fear of the undead vanished, and she grabbed Xu Zhou's arm and started walking forward.

"So what are we waiting for? Let's get going!"

However, Xu Zhou pulled her back abruptly.

Laneige also raised questions.

Why should we believe you?

Luo Qiu didn't look at Lan Zhi; her gaze remained fixed on Xu Zhou.

Clearly, she understood that among the three people present, only the man in front of her was the one who truly made the final decision.

The young lady crossed her arms over her chest, hesitated for a moment, then her eyes lit up and she raised a finger.

"Ah! I get it, you guys feel the benefits aren't enough, right?"

"I'd go through fire and water for a noble lord," Xu Zhou said with a smile.

Clearly, this young lady understood the unspoken meaning, but she didn't care about the complexities of adult relationships.

Luo Qiu grinned, revealing two rows of teeth, and squinted his eyes as he chuckled.

"Alright, if you're willing to help me, you can take two items from the treasure vault, how about that?"

Two peaches kill three warriors?

Xu Zhou silently raised his hand and extended five fingers.

Five items.

"Oh."

Luo Qiu snorted softly, her expression as if she had heard something extremely funny.

Three items.

"make a deal!"