The sunset is the most beautiful time, but Gu Liyan has grown tired of the sunsets in this world.

From the moment the light disappeared over the horizon, all he could think about was tomorrow. What would tomorrow bring? Joy or sorrow, pain or grief? He wanted to know, yet he couldn't predict it.

Ding ding ding

Three knocks broke Gu Liyan's melancholy. He turned to look at the reserved maid at the door and asked in confusion, "Is there something you need?"

"Yes, it was the Palace Master who sent me to deliver some Wanbao Palace black tea to the guests," the maid said timidly.

Gu Liyan narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the maid's flustered appearance, and a purple light flashed in his Huahuntong.

Gu Liyan pointed to the table and said calmly, "I know, just put it there."

The maid bowed her head, put down the cup of red tea she was carrying, and turned to leave without saying a word.

The aroma of tea filled the air, and Wu Wenfeng, who had been sleeping on the sofa, got up from the sofa because of the smell. "It smells so good! Isn't this the premium black tea? My sister-in-law is really good at making tea!"

Wu Wenfeng poured himself a glass and was about to drink when Gu Liyan hurriedly called out, "Hey!"

"Huh?" Wu Wenfeng immediately came to his senses and handed the black tea in his hand to Gu Liyan. "Oh, Brother Gu, you drink first."

Gu Liyan took the tea, glanced down at the sediment floating in it and frowned slightly. Then she looked at Wu Wenfeng and said, "If you don't want to be powerless and at the mercy of others, don't drink this tea."

Wu Wenfeng immediately realized, "Ah? Could it be that this tea..."

Gu Liyan put down his cup. "It seems some people aren't very welcoming to us."

"Sigh, it seems that with my elder brother gone, my sister-in-law is going to have a hard time managing the household!" Wu Wenfeng sighed.

Gu Liyan frowned, turned around, and said, "Let's go."

"Aren't we going to wait for our eldest brother?" Wu Wenfeng asked, puzzled.

"No waiting!" Gu Liyan pushed open the door without saying a word.

However, the two of them were stunned on the spot.

The man before them held a fan and had the face of a refined gentleman, exuding an elegant and unrestrained air.

The newcomer was Leng Shaohan, who was also sizing up Gu Liyan.

The young man, dressed in pristine white robes, possessed a delicate and exquisitely beautiful face, comparable to the most beautiful courtesan in Qingge Hall. No, his pure and untainted aura was far more noble than that of the courtesan in Qingge Hall!

Leng Shaohan's interest was immediately piqued.

He closed his paper fan, bowed to Gu Liyan, and then said, "You are as handsome as jade, a peerless gentleman! I didn't believe the poem before, but after seeing you today, I have to believe it!"

Leng Shaohan looked at Gu Liyan with a smile.

Gu Liyan frowned slightly, immediately sensing a chill emanating from Leng Shaohan that was somewhat similar to his own, suggesting that Leng Shaohan had also cultivated techniques related to ice attributes.

Leng Shaohan smiled as he looked at the silent Gu Liyan and spoke softly, "I am Leng Shaohan, the newly chosen one of Heaven. It is an honor to meet you today, young master. I wonder if I could make your acquaintance?"

"Gu Liyan," Gu Liyan said, revealing her name.

“Gu Liyan…” Leng Shaohan smiled slightly, “Brother Gu, if you don’t mind, would you like to have a drink with me?”

Seeing Leng Shaohan persisting, Wu Wenfeng grew impatient. "We have to leave now and don't have time to drink with you, Brother Gu. Let's go find our brother!"

Gu Liyan nodded, not wanting to have any further interaction with Leng Shaohan.

Just as the two were passing each other, Leng Shaohan's eyes suddenly lit up. "Wait a minute!"

Gu Liyan turned her head and looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Lord Leng, is there anything else?"

Leng Shaohan narrowed his eyes slightly, slowly turned his head to look at Gu Liyan, and slowly said, "I smell a familiar scent on you."

Gu Liyan narrowed his eyes slightly, a bad feeling creeping over him.

Before Gu Liyan could speak, Leng Shaohan suddenly opened his fan, the fan blades transforming into sharp blades that shot out of his hand and towards Gu Liyan.

Gu Liyan's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly retreated. After retreating ten meters, he saw that the fan had circled around and returned to Leng Shaohan's hand.

"We have no enmity between us, why are you attacking me!" Gu Liyan said coldly, looking at Leng Shaohan.

"Hmph, what a coincidence. I've been wanting to kill a Heavenly Guard recently, and you happen to have the same medicinal scent on you. Plus, you just addressed me as Lord Leng with neither servility nor arrogance. I think you must not be a Heavenly Guard. Since you're not a Heavenly Guard, then you must be that guy's master, right?" Leng Shaohan said confidently.

Gu Liyan looked coldly at Leng Shaohan, "You're the chosen one who injured Jin Yi?"

"It seems you understand... Indeed, even the most beautiful things cannot keep you!" A cold glint flashed in Leng Shaohan's eyes, and as soon as he finished speaking, the fan in his hand flew out like a flying sword towards Gu Liyan.

Wu Wenfeng hurriedly shouted, "Brother Gu, be careful!"

Gu Liyan flipped his hand, and the jade flute Chang Shang was in his hand. With a casual gesture, he blocked the fan back.

The fan returned to his hand, and Leng Shaohan immediately snorted coldly. However, he did not use the fan to attack again. Instead, he flipped his palm to form a hand seal and shouted, "Ice Seal - Approach!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Wenfeng, who was about to go up and help, suddenly felt his whole body trembling, his blood and qi stagnating, and he felt as if he had been frozen.

"Xiao Feng!" Gu Liyan looked at Wu Wenfeng with concern, only to see that he was shivering from the cold, his face covered in frost.

Wu Wenfeng stammered, "I...I'm...okay...Quick, let's go!"

Seeing Gu Liyan's concern for Wu Wenfeng, Leng Shaohan smiled coldly, preparing to grab Wu Wenfeng to threaten Gu Liyan.

The devil's claws had already been unleashed. Just as Leng Shaohan was about to touch Wu Wenfeng, he suddenly realized that he could no longer advance an inch. He felt nothing below him, as if he had been frozen!

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