The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1680 - 1679: The Old Master

Early the next morning, Tang Rao appeared in the courtyard wearing servant clothes. To walk openly with Tang Rao, Bei Lin also donned a maid's outfit and disguised her face."Wow, I almost didn't recognize you guys! Are you planning to be attendants?"

Shu Yi didn't set any specific identity for Tang Rao and them to enter the Yan Family. He thought Tang Rao would at least dress like Shu Yi and find a new identity for himself. Unexpectedly, these two made such a significant sacrifice to achieve their goal.

"Not very successful, huh? You recognized us right away at first sight."

Tang Rao smiled awkwardly at Bei Lin, thinking he was doing well. Why did Shu Yi recognize them as soon as he entered?

"It's not your fault; it's just that the Shu Family has strict requirements. Our servants aren't allowed to enter guest quarters freely. Moreover, our Shu Family doesn't have many house servants. I'm used to distinguishing between familiar and unfamiliar faces. I've never seen anyone as unique as you; guessing your identity is easy, isn't it?"

After Shu Yi explained this to Tang Rao, Tang Rao felt a bit more comfortable.

"I thought I made a mistake somewhere. Since it's not my fault, I won't change it. If we're found out like this, then so be it."

At the Yan Family's gate, the invitation clearly stipulated how many servants those young masters could bring. Shu Yi brought Tang Rao and Bei Lin, totaling just two, which was not over the limit. So they easily passed the inspection.

"I thought entering the Yan Family would be harder than getting into a residence, requiring layers of checks. But they let people in with just a glance. That's a bit irresponsible."

It's the Yan Family, the place surrounded by ears. For Tang Rao to blatantly reveal the truth is quite bold.

"Oh my ancestor, some things can be said, and some should be kept in your heart. This is the Yan Family, with many people and prying eyes. If someone hears this, your identity could be exposed."

Tang Rao thought about it and realized it was true. He surveyed the area and found no one paying attention to them, and only then did he casually say to Shu Yi, "It's okay, they're not concerned about individuals like me. I guess they're overwhelmed by the number of guests attending. If they check each one, who knows how long it will take?"

Tang Rao's words hit home for those conducting the inspection.

In the past, they could only see from outside the mountain, where even approaching slightly closer felt oppressive. Now, being able to walk inside and get close feels somewhat unreal to Tang Rao.

"Lin Lin, do you think the oppression we felt from outside came from people or other sources?"

With some idle time, Tang Rao suddenly wanted to discuss with Bei Lin where the oppression came from.

"I don't know either. I hope it comes from people."

She didn't directly express her feelings, just made a hopeful comment, giving Tang Rao some reassurance.

"Yes, if it's from people, the worst-case scenario is figuring out how to eliminate them. But if it's from an object, then it's dangerous."

Firstly, the object itself gives a sense of crisis; secondly, who controls it and how strong are they?

"Exactly, so don't speculate wildly. Instead, pray for safety."

After speaking, Bei Lin summoned her Lifebound Poisonous Insect, directing it to locate those controlled by Gu Worms here.

She couldn't believe her eyes when she looked.

Everyone wearing the Yan Family's uniform had been poisoned with Gu, only differing in duration, but the Gu Worms were all the same.

"Tang Rao, you'd better be cautious from now on. These Yan Family people are all controlled by Gu Worms, and guaranteed you've been poisoned too. To avoid being poisoned, stay away from them. Oh, and keep this sachet on you just in case. With it, even if you get injured by a Gu person, the Gu Worm won't dare come near you."

Bei Lin took out the sachet she always carried and gave it to Tang Rao.

She was skilled in Poisonous Insect Technique, so she knew solutions for emergencies. Tang Rao was different; he knew nothing. If anything goes wrong, it could be deadly.

"You have the sachet; what about you? Take it back. Grandpa Tang is also a poison master; these minor threats are nothing to him."

Tang Rao worried about Bei Lin and refused to accept the sachet. Bei Lin nearly hit Tang Rao in frustration.

"Think you know everything? Poison and Gu differ vastly in nature. At this point, please don't show off. I can handle it. Your job is to protect yourself and safeguard your brothers."

Bei Lin spoke firmly, and if Tang Rao couldn't appreciate her, it'd mean he was ungrateful.

Accepting the sachet, Tang Rao tucked it into his chest. Confident he and Bei Lin were safe, he beckoned Shu Yi over to convey via voice transmission the strangeness of today's situation. Without any mishaps, don't run around; the best choice is to stay by his side.

Shu Yi trusted Tang Rao completely. After hearing him, Shu Yi told several accompanying young masters about his plans and let them explore on their own. When the young masters understandingly left, Shu Yi guided Tang Rao to a less crowded area.

"What's going on? You two seem so mysterious. Is there something else I don't know?"

Shu Yi's curiosity was understandable; Tang Rao and Bei Lin seemed so aligned, leaving Shu Yi looking clueless, unaware of their plan.

"Nothing much. Just heed our words: don't wander. Stick with us, and you'll be safe. Otherwise, I can't guarantee."

A mid-stage Upper God reassuring a late-stage Upper God about safety—

Such claims might amuse others, but Shu Yi believed Tang Rao fully.

"Then I'll stick with you both."

Shu Yi followed closely behind Tang Rao, matching his every step, ensuring no Yan Family member noticed them.

"Old Master Yan has arrived."

A whisper in the crowd, and everyone's attention turned towards where Old Master Yan would appear.