“Jiange Yisheng,” Gu Liyan said without further ado.
Upon hearing Gu Liyan's voice, An Qianbai suddenly realized, "Isn't this Mo Li, the friend who came with Mo Chen that day?!"
Thinking back to their previous encounter where they exchanged medicine, although it ended badly, An Qianbai never expected that he would step in to help her out this time!
Those around Gu Liyan looked at him with suspicion:
"Sword Pavilion? Where did this sect come from?"
"Never heard of it!"
"I never expected that even a small sect would have someone qualified as the Chosen One. It's really strange!"
"But no matter how skilled they are, they can't compare to the scions of prestigious families, can they?"
Bu Yunzhi couldn't help but chuckle to himself, feeling much relieved: He had thought it was some big shot, but it turned out to be just an unknown nobody!
He then spoke without any hesitation:
"Brother Gu, this is the woman I've set my sights on. Please do me a favor!"
Gu Liyan squinted at Bu Yunzhi, then at "Tianhei" in his arms, and then smiled and said, "Miss An behind me has an appointment with me tonight. If you think I can be your brother, then you should give up your thoughts on Miss An!"
A wicked smile played at the corners of his mouth, and you could almost feel the mockery in his eyes.
"Because after tonight, she might become your sister-in-law. After all, as the younger one, you should show her some respect, shouldn't you?"
Upon hearing this, Bu Yunzhi's expression changed. He hadn't expected that Gu Liyan would indirectly confirm that he was his younger brother!
An Qianbai didn't think much of what Gu Liyan said at first, believing him to be a righteous person who would step in to rescue her! Who would have thought he would say something so absurd!
Before she could retort, Gu Liyan pulled An Qianbai and turned to leave.
Bu Yunzhi stared coldly at Gu Liyan's departing figure, snorted, and then turned and disappeared into the crowd.
——
Gu Liyan brought An Qianbai back to the Royal Casino, and then took her directly to her room.
"Alright! You can let go now!" An Qianbai broke free from Gu Liyan and looked at him with displeasure. "What excellent acting skills, Lord Mo Li! You've pushed your identity onto a complete stranger. Are you afraid that someone in my Shadow Hall will secretly find out the real you?"
Gu Liyan looked at An Qianbai with the same disgust she had shown Bu Yunzhi.
How could he possibly compare to that womanizing guy, Bu Yunzhi?
Gu Liyan felt a slight pang in his heart, but even so, he still looked directly into her eyes, which were filled with disgust and disdain.
"I just helped you, don't you even have a word of thanks?" Gu Liyan asked softly.
"Thank you? Ha, that's hilarious! You ruined my reputation with those words. How am I supposed to continue to stand in the capital?" An Qianbai accused angrily.
"I...I just didn't want him to bother you anymore..." Gu Liyan lowered his eyes slightly. "Aren't we friends...?"
"Friend? Did I say we were close? Or did I ask you to help me? Who do you think you are, interfering in my affairs like this! You're such a busybody!"
"Your matter is none of my business!" Gu Liyan grabbed An Qianbai's hand and said urgently, "Do you know how dangerous he is? If you go with him, you might..."
"Stop! Do you think I, An Qianbai, am a fool?" An Qianbai sneered and pushed Gu Liyan away. "If we're talking about danger, Lord Mo Li, haven't you realized that your own danger level is also quite high?"
Gu Liyan opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, there was a knock on the door, followed by An Le's voice:
"Young Miss, are you alright?"
An Qianbai glared at Gu Liyan and said, "It's nothing, I'm just chatting with a guest!"
"Alright, then I won't bother you any longer, Miss."
After An Le left, An Qianbai said irritably, "Alright, now that we're all fine, you can leave, right?"
Gu Liyan plopped down in a chair, poured himself a cup of tea, and began to speak:
"I'll leave after dark when he's too scared to come looking for you again."
"I'm telling you, Mo Li! Don't push your luck! I only let you stay here last time because I pitied you since you were badly injured! This time you have to leave immediately!" An Qianbai said angrily, pointing at the door.
Gu Liyan looked at An Qianbai, took a deep breath, and said helplessly, "Alright, since that's the case, I'll leave. But, could you do me a favor?"
An Qianbai looked at Gu Liyan with doubt, "I am just a weak woman with lowly strength. I have no ability to help the Chosen One!"
"You can help me—" Gu Liyan smiled slightly, turned around, picked up a comb from the dressing table, and looked at An Qianbai gently, saying, "Help me put my hair up!"
An Qianbai was slightly taken aback. Looking at Gu Liyan in front of her, his voice was too gentle and his gaze was too clear. There was no hint of disrespect, only a doting feeling.
An Qianbai nodded as if possessed. "Okay."
Gu Liyan smiled and sat down in front of what was originally An Qianbai's dressing table. "Do whatever you want, just put it on."
An Qianbai held the wooden comb and looked at Gu Liyan's beautiful hair, the long silver strands flowing smoothly to the bottom. Before she knew it, the comb in her hand fell to the ground.
Gu Liyan looked at An Qianbai with a puzzled expression. "What's wrong?"
“You, your hair is so good, I even dropped my comb—” An Qianbai replied hastily, her face flushed.
Gu Liyan smiled and nodded, "It's alright, my father and my senior brother are the same."
An Qianbai blushed. She had just been so annoyed, so why was this topic being brought up now?
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