The people by your side always know you the best. Yuan Zihe saw that Yuan Zidan was always hesitant and appeared as if he wanted to speak but kept stopping himself, so she knew he must be seeking her help but didn’t know how to start.

Thus, she took the initiative to ask him about it, having also made mental preparations.

Yuan Zidan, seeing his sister so considerate, found it even harder to voice those words.

Could it be that he must sacrifice his own sister for the sake of the King’s dominance?

Could the throne obtained in such a manner truly be what he desired?

At that moment, Yuan Zidan’s heart grew firmer.

He was determined to compete with other powers, but he could not let his sister be sacrificed.

"I indeed have something I want to discuss with you," he said.

Yuan Zidan said earnestly, "This time our entire clan is returning to recapture the glory of our ancestors, but our opponents are also very powerful, so we must be fully prepared. The Yuan Family has the ability to ’move mountains and chase seas,’ but in this land of Shenzhou, the nearby sea areas lack powerful Sea Beasts.

I would like you to go to the deep sea to herd them and drive them here for our use; this task is somewhat dangerous, so I..."

"Brother, don’t underestimate me. Although I may not have your talents, herding Sea Beasts is a breeze for me, hardly dangerous," Yuan Zihe confidently interrupted Yuan Zidan, which also gave him a sigh of relief.

It seems she was swayed.

Sea Beasts in the deep sea are very powerful and dangerous, and even though the Yuan Clan has the ability to control Sea Beasts, success is not guaranteed. But in Yuan Zidan’s eyes, capturing Sea Beasts from the deep sea is still safer than infiltrating Lin Yun’s side to steal the Calming Sea Pearl and the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

Yuan Zidan had only had a few encounters with Lin Yun but had suffered losses each time. What left the deepest impression was the bevy of beauties surrounding Lin Yun, which, based on this point alone, made him consider sending his stunningly beautiful sister to steal the Divine Artifact.

But he had always been torn about this matter—on one hand was the Yuan Family’s ancestral dream, and on the other was his dearest sister. Both were exceedingly important, and he struggled to make a decision. Fortunately, at the last moment, he applied the brakes.

"Then do be careful," he said.

"Brother, you should take care of yourself too. Our Yuan Family has been away from the land of Shenzhou for far too long. People here might already regard us as outsiders and might unite against us. Brother, you must not take risks with your life," Yuan Zihe advised.

Yuan Zidan nodded in acknowledgment.

His sister had the heart of orchid and was not as skilled in martial arts as him, but was a bit more intelligent. Originally, Yuan Zidan had planned for her to be his military strategist.

But now, without addressing Lin Yun’s Calming Sea Pearl, all his plans were in vain. Better to have his sister leave for now and get involved in something else.

"There’s no time to delay, so I will set out now!" Yuan Zihe stood up and said, "Brother, just to be safe, you should lend me your Deep Sea Seven-Colored Crow. If I encounter any dangers, it can be a means of escape."

"I suppose you’re afraid I might become reckless and overzealous with conquest," Yuan Zidan saw through Yuan Zihe’s careful thinking. Without his Deep Sea Seven-Colored Crow, his offensive capability would be diminished, and he would be less inclined to capture more territories, especially in this tumultuous time in the land of Shenzhou.

However, the Yuan Family’s manpower was limited, and occupying too much territory was of no use. Therefore, what the Yuan Family needed to do was not to continue expanding their domain but instead to find a way to establish their foundation in areas they had already secured.

Without the Deep Sea Seven-Colored Crow, Yuan Zidan still had other Sea Beasts to aid in retreat, and the loss of the Rainbow Crow wouldn’t leave him in dire straits. His sister truly knew how to play her cards.

However, Yuan Zidan didn’t refuse her request, as he felt Yuan Zihe was right: taking the Rainbow Crow would indeed make her safer.

"The Rainbow Crow eats quite a lot, so don’t let it go hungry," he cautioned.

Embarrassed that her cunning was discovered but still sweetly, Yuan Zihe said, "Don’t worry, Brother. Then, I’m off!"

Yuan Zihe took the Jade Talisman Yuan Zidan gave her and headed towards the seaside.

Sea Beasts prefer staying in the ocean, and their strength decreases once ashore.

This was another reason why the Classic of Mountains and Seas was even more important to Yuan Zidan. With it, he could keep more Sea Beasts close to him; otherwise, he was restricted to coastal activities, and venturing inland would be akin to crippling himself.

Now that his sister couldn’t be sent to steal the Divine Artifact, he would have to find another woman for the job.

Yet how many women in this world could be more beautiful than his sister?

With this concern in mind, he walked the streets of Haizhou.

Although the Yuan Family had taken over Haizhou, they had merely announced their control over the region, imposing restrictions on entry and exit, without excessively interfering with the lives of the city’s residents.

Life continued as usual for the locals, only the Great King’s Banner had been hoisted upon the city walls.

Yuan Zidan was rather fortunate. If he had been in another place, he might have faced some resistance, but Haizhou was a commercial port marked by a mix of people. The locals were loyal neither to the Imperial Family nor to any Sect.

The only ones affected were some local gangs, but they were no match for Yuan Zidan. Seeing that Yuan Zidan wasn’t being too oppressive, they of course did not dare to provoke death.

Hence, even though Haizhou had fallen into the hands of the Yuan Family, there was no sense of war or chaos; even the brothels were business as usual.

Yuan Zidan was just strolling aimlessly, mulling over how to snatch something from Lin Yun.

Forcible seizure was certainly not an option; it had to be a stealthy theft.

Fortunately, Divine Artifacts couldn’t be stored in spatial items or within the Dantian, meaning they had to be carried physically, and this was Yuan Zidan’s chance.

To steal from Lin Yun, the easiest targets would, of course, be those closest to him.

So, finding a woman to captivate Lin Yun was the correct approach.

If his sister couldn’t go, he had to find another woman.

And when Yuan Zidan saw a sea of big red lanterns and caught a hint of the fragrance of powder, a thought suddenly struck him.

To find a beautiful woman, the brothel was indeed the best place to look!

Seducing men, they are professionals! 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

And so, Yuan Zidan sneaked into a brothel.

The business there was quite good. Yuan Zidan sat for a while and had the matron call all the girls in the brothel over.

What disappointed Yuan Zidan was that all these people were just plain and vulgar, and the women around Lin Yun were all so beautiful, each with an extraordinary temperament. He probably wouldn’t take a second look at these women.

"Is this all you have?"

Yuan Zidan did not hide his disappointment, and the matron, with a forced smile, said, "If the young master is not satisfied, there’s nothing more we can do."

It was at this time that suddenly a melody from a zither sounded outside the private room. Yuan Zidan pushed open the window and saw a woman dancing gracefully to the music.

This woman had a supple waist and a voluptuous figure, with enticing eyes like silk, deep and soulful.

Although she was in the mundane world, she carried a hint of transcendence.

"This one is good!"

"Young master, Lady Feng Wu does not sell herself, only her art."

"Not for sale? That’s because the price is not high enough. Call her over to me, or your establishment will no longer need to operate in Haizhou."

Yuan Zidan no longer concealed his aura, causing the matron to be greatly startled.

This brothel was not a simple brothel, but a venue opened by the Flower Fairy under the name of Guanghan Palace. This place also served as an underground contact point for Guanghan Palace.

In Haizhou City, the only person with such authority should be the one known as Sea-King.

She had not expected him to be so young!

Seeing that Yuan Zidan had taken a fancy to Feng Wu, the matron had no choice but to step back and go speak to Feng Wu about the matter.

It seemed that running away was out of the question. She would have to figure out a way herself!

Upon hearing the matron’s words, Feng Wu couldn’t help but lament her fate; last time she had managed to meet Lin Yun and had been encouraged by him. In Haizhou, she had been managing well.

Perhaps it was due to the good luck Lin Yun brought her, or maybe it was the fact that she was always keeping others on tenterhooks that made people in Haizhou gradually become her followers.

After all, the forbidden fruit is the sweetest.

Just as her business was looking up, Haizhou was taken by Yuan Zidan.

And now, Yuan Zidan had set his sights on her.

She feared that she would not be able to escape this ordeal tonight.

Feng Wu felt a bitter ache in her heart, but before entering Yuan Zidan’s private room, she quickly adjusted her state of mind.

Her cultivation level was indeed not high, but at the very least she was at the Heart Guarding Realm. She could conceal her own aura, which was considered a basic skill.

"I have seen the young master."

Feng Wu said softly and weakly. She looked a little nervous and frightened. Yuan Zidan smiled slightly and said, "Don’t be alarmed, I don’t intend to do anything to you. With my level of cultivation, I no longer have those worldly desires."

Feng Wu: "..."

Why does this handsome man have to be so irritating?

"I called you here because I want you to do something for me."

"What would the young master have me do?"

Feng Wu asked humbly, while Yuan Zidan got straight to the point, "I want you to help me seduce a man, then help me steal two things. Of course, if you do this for me, I will not leave you unrewarded. As Sea-King, whatever you desire, whether it’s to prolong life, maintain youth, attain higher cultivation level, learn divine skills, acquire exotic beasts, spiritual medicine, I can provide all of those for you."

Feng Wu: "..."

Why does it always have to be her job to seduce men?

Does she look like someone who’s good at seducing men?

Feng Wu’s self-esteem took a hit. It was the same with Hu Yuling before, the Flower Fairy as well, and now Yuan Zidan.

Only Lin Yun did not see her that way.

Although she might seem a part of the dusty world of the brothel, she had always been a serious cultivator, always devoid of freedom, oppressed by power.

Feng Wu could not bear this indignity in her heart, yet she dared not show even a hint of it.

With her limited talents and cultivation level, she stood no chance of resisting Yuan Zidan.

Despite Yuan Zidan’s seemingly reasonable manner, now that she knew of his plan, refusing would leave her with only one path: death.

Feng Wu had no choice but to calm her mind and asked, "May I know whom the young master wishes for me to seduce, and what exactly am I to steal?"

"You’re to find this man. His name is Lin Yun."

Yuan Zidan waved his hand and a swirl of water appeared, reflecting Lin Yun’s image within.

Feng Wu stood there stunned.

Ah, this...

Being a spy just to end up infiltrating her own boss’s inner circle?