"Did the woman in the black robe specify a deadline for the assassination?"

"No, she just told me to act when I found an opportunity."

"Can you remember any of her features?"

"Young Master, her robe was very loose, so it was hard to discern any features from her figure. She was about the same height as Sister Qing'er."

"Oh, I remember now. She wore a black ring on her little finger."

"Ah! You said the ring was black and worn on her pinky," Qing'er exclaimed.

"Yes, I noticed it by chance when I was looking down, and the wind lifted her sleeve."

"Qing'er, have you seen this person?" Huang Ye asked.

"I'm not sure if it's the same woman. I've only seen her once."

"When I saw her, I was young. I was with my great-grandmother, and she came with the City Lord."

"I don't know her exact identity, but she should be someone close to the City Lord."

"What? She's with the City Lord?"

Huang Ye was stunned. If this woman was with the City Lord, then his previous judgment might be entirely wrong.

"You saw her when you were young, how can you still remember?"

"She was wearing military attire when she came with the City Lord. It was the first time I saw a woman in military attire, and I thought she looked very spirited."

"So I kept sneaking peeks at her, and she was wearing a black ring on her pinky back then too."

"Then it must be her. Black rings aren't common."

"But the City Lord is the one who treats you the best in the residence. Why would someone from the City Lord try to harm you?" Qing'er asked, puzzled.

Huang Ye didn't answer Qing'er but fell into deep thought. It was indeed surprising. Why would it be someone from the City Lord?

The three madams, the Second Young Master, and even his sisters all had motives.

What was the City Lord's motive?

The City Lord saved him with a Millennium Spirit Herb, perhaps for reputation, and then raised him for seven years.

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Why send someone to kill him after seven years? Could it be just because he was coming of age and would inherit part of the estate?

That amount of wealth shouldn't mean much to a City Lord.

No, he must be missing something important.

And that ring, why does this woman always wear such an ordinary ring? The ring must have special significance.

She's so accustomed to wearing it that she wouldn't take it off even for such an important assassination mission.

If the City Lord also wanted to harm him, then he was surrounded by enemies.

There's another possibility: although this woman is with the City Lord, the madams might also be able to command her.

What a mess, it's getting more complicated. Damn it, is there no way to survive? Damn heavens.

"Boom!" A thunderclap sounded in the sky.

"Yue'er, do you want to survive?" Huang Ye asked irritably.

"What does Young Master mean?" Yue'er was a bit confused. Didn't the Young Master just spare her life?

"My meaning is simple. Although I've spared you, we're still in a trap, and you're still in a deadly situation."

"To survive, we must work together to break the trap. The process may be fraught with danger and could even cost lives."

"I'm confident in Qing'er, but I don't know much about you. I want to hear your resolve."

"Young Master, I've already died once. Rest assured, if my death can help you escape, I will do everything I can." Yue'er said with a bitter smile.

"It's good that you have this resolve."

"My awakening must remain a secret. You need to act, and we'll prepare our responses in the shadows."

"I can't guarantee success, but as long as we try our best, there's always a chance."

"If we handle it well, not only can we escape danger, but your family might also avoid disaster."

"Don't notify your family yet. If they disappear now, the enemy will surely be alerted."

"Don't worry, Young Master. I'll consider them dead too. After all, the worst outcome is death."

"That's the spirit. If we all consider ourselves dead, then there's nothing to fear."

"You'll take turns watching over me, one person per day. I don't need anyone to take care of me here anymore."

"One of you can stay, and the other can go out often, interact with the elders."

"First, find out what's been happening in the residence recently, and second, gather information about me."

"Listen more, observe more. With enough information, we can find something useful."

"I'll teach you some techniques and methods for gathering information when I have time."

"Young Master, you know how to do that too?" Qing'er was genuinely puzzled by this Young Master.

"Your Young Master knows a lot. This is nothing," Huang Ye boasted shamelessly.

The system wasn't for nothing. Finding such methods in that database was a piece of cake.

"There's one more thing. You are both my women now."

The two girls blushed and lowered their heads.

Huang Ye glanced at the two shy flowers and sighed inwardly. If these two girls were born into a wealthy family, they would surely be pampered princesses.

In his previous life, they were definitely the beauties, but here they could only be two maids.

"You don't need to be shy. Although I don't know the process, the fault is mine, and I must take responsibility."

"Young Master, don't say that. We are originally bed maids, serving you is our duty."

"That's your perspective. I don't see it that way. If you're my women, I must protect you."

Hearing Huang Ye's words, the two girls trembled inside, and tears fell uncontrollably.

"Don't be too moved. If you ever betray me, I'm not a saint. I can be ruthless."

The girls' sobbing immediately quieted down. This Young Master was so domineering.

"Alright, stop crying. You need to learn to control your emotions."

"We're facing life-threatening situations. If you can't control your emotions, it's easy to give ourselves away."

The girls wiped away their tears.

"Yue'er, tell me if there's anything unusual about your body."

"After last night, there's been a warm current circulating throughout my body."

"And my steps have become lighter, my strength has increased, and my hearing has improved."

"You're in the same state as Qing'er. It should be because of the technique I'm cultivating."

"That technique seems to be a Dual Cultivation technique. I'm not sure how to cultivate it; I'm just figuring it out."

"I just didn't expect the effects to be surprisingly good. Not only do you feel the changes, but I also feel a significant improvement."

"Young Master, what is a Dual Cultivation technique?" Qing'er asked.

"A Dual Cultivation technique is a method of cultivation that requires both a man and a woman to cultivate together, allowing both to progress."

"In such techniques, there are also methods like absorbing yin to replenish yang and absorbing yang to replenish yin."

"But those methods aren't called Dual Cultivation; they benefit only one party and harm the other."

"I still need to experiment with the technique to find a way to quickly enhance our strength. During cultivation, I need you by my side."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

"We understand, Young Master. Rest assured, we are yours. You can cultivate however you wish," Qing'er said shyly.

"Yes, if Young Master wants to absorb yin to replenish yang, Yue'er is willing to let you."

"Absorb your head! It's called a Dual Cultivation technique because both parties benefit."