Then, looking at Gu Yan again, he immediately relaxed his guard, opened his mouth, and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "You... what you said... is it true?"

Hearing Gu Liyan speak to her, Gu Yan was almost moved to tears and hurriedly nodded, "Really, really!"

Gu Liyan pursed his dry lips. "Then, are you still willing to be my master?"

Gu Yan was stunned, looking at Gu Liyan and not knowing what to say for a moment...

A master? He doesn't deserve it. He never taught Gu Liyan anything in his life and almost killed him! He's completely unworthy!

Seeing the hesitation in Gu Yan's eyes, Gu Liyan felt a pang of disappointment and said with a bitter smile, "Is that so... We can't... go back to the way things were before..."

Sensing the sorrow emanating from Gu Liyan's heart, Gu Yan's nose tingled slightly, and her eyes reddened. "No, no, I, I just..."

Looking at Gu Yan's unpredictable expression, Gu Liyan became somewhat puzzled. Before he could ask, the door suddenly opened, and a familiar voice rang out:

"Oh, so you're awake now?"

Gu Liyan stared at the "self" that appeared in front of him, pointing at him in astonishment, speechless.

"You...you..."

Bai Di squinted at Gu Liyan and chuckled, "What? Don't you recognize me?"

Suddenly, she switched to a sweet and adorable voice: "Big brother, it's me, Ruixin! Hahaha!"

“How could this be…” Gu Liyan looked at Bai Di in shock.

Seeing the White Emperor approaching Gu Liyan, Gu Yan immediately stepped in front of Gu Liyan, protecting her behind him. "White Emperor, what are you doing here?"

"Since Xiao Li has woken up, of course I had to come and visit him." Bai Di said with a smile, looking at Gu Liyan. "After all, I'm the one who's going to take his place, so naturally I have to say hello to him!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Liyan was taken aback. "What did you say? Replace...me?"

The White Emperor chuckled wickedly and said, "Of course! I have now become you, and you are just a weak soul. What qualifications do you have to protect Gu Yixian?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Liyan flew into a rage and charged directly at Bai Di, yelling, "You shameless scoundrel!"

"Xiao Li, you mustn't!" Gu Yan hurriedly said.

Before anyone could stop him, Gu Liyan passed right through Bai Di's body, and immediately felt most of his power being drained away! His whole body went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

"Xiao Li!" Gu Yan hurriedly went up to help Gu Liyan up.

The White Emperor burst into laughter, "Hahaha, if you want to die, I can send you on your way!"

Gu Liyan gritted his teeth, enduring his weakness as he looked at Bai Di, "It's nothing... Rui Xin... why did you lie to me! Why!"

The White Emperor chuckled, "You're utterly stupid! You were just a pawn I set up during my rebirth from the very beginning. The only reason you're still alive as a soul is because your father risked his life for you, and you only have some value now!"

"What? My...my father?" Gu Liyan stared blankly at Bai Di.

"Oh? Gu Yan hasn't told you yet? He is your father!" Bai Di said with a smile.

Gu Liyan froze, staring at Gu Yan in astonishment. "He... what he said... is it true?!"

Gu Yan sighed and nodded helplessly, "Yes! I am your father!"