Despite his inner thoughts, Zu An still asked, “Why would those people listen to me? I can’t just reveal our relationship to them.”

After being targeted by Cheng Xiong, he understood that the capital was full of intelligent people. A slight moment of weakness could easily result in his doom.

Zhuxie Chixin was on the hunt for Yun Jianyue, and the emperor had a vested interest in it as well. He didn’t want to bring disaster upon himself.

Besides, he dared not visit the Devil Sect captives as an Embroidered Envoy. The only ones who knew about this identity were Yun Jianyue and Qiu Honglei. He could trust them, but he was not ready to trust the other members of the Devil Sect.

“You don’t need to expose our relationship.” Yun Jianyue remained silent for a moment before continuing, “You can show up as yourself. Tell them that Honglei entrusted...