Gu Liyan's tactful rejection was undoubtedly the most painful blow to Hua Yuxian, but to her own surprise, it was not as painful as she had imagined, and she didn't even feel heartache.
On the other hand, Gu Liyan, who refused, felt uneasy. Without the Painting Soul Eye, he had no idea what Hua Yuxian was thinking. Was his tone not tactful enough? Would he have hurt their friendship?
Gu Liyan silently watched Hua Yuxian's unpredictable mood. What would the outcome be?
Looking into Gu Liyan's eyes, Hua Yuxian took a deep breath. She had practiced repeatedly how to tell her beloved that she liked him. Her relationship with Mo Chen was neither deep nor shallow. She thought about it for a long time and decided to forget him. She still wanted to pursue her first love. But why was she so calm when she confessed her feelings to Gu Liyan and was rejected?
This isn't like her!
Unlike that ambitious Hua Yuxian!
Hua Yuxian asked herself countless times what she liked about Gu Liyan—was it his stunning appearance, his unwavering devotion to love, or some other virtue?
Seeing Gu Liyan's indifferent gaze, her answer gradually became less firm...
Hua Yuxian took a deep breath and spoke:
"I suddenly remembered that I haven't finished my task yet, and I can't waste any more time, so I'm leaving now."
Hua Yuxian said something, then turned and left gracefully without pausing.
Gu Liyan did not stop him, nor did he say a word of goodbye. This was not because he was indifferent, but because he knew that when it came to love, one must be decisive!
Watching Hua Yuxian flee in disarray, An Qianbai felt no triumphant pleasure; instead, she felt a pang of worry for Hua Yuxian. She believed all women in the world were made of water, and she couldn't bear to see such a beautiful girl tormented by love for the rest of her life.
Even though her sharp words had hurt her, she couldn't bear to...
"Is the water boiled yet?" Gu Liyan's voice suddenly rang out.
In fact, he had noticed An Qianbai's little mood long ago, and even heard the two of them arguing at the door. But unfortunately, Hua Yuxian was Hua Baixian's older sister, and Gu Liyan couldn't blame her or help An Qianbai. He could only protect his cheerful little sister in this way.
An Qianbai snapped out of her daze upon hearing Gu Liyan's words and hurriedly brought over the boiled water.
Using water at the perfect temperature, Gu Liyan brewed tea, its fragrant aroma filling the entire room. The scent brought a sense of peace and tranquility to An Qianbai's mind.
Seeing An Qianbai's expression of enjoyment and longing, Gu Liyan smiled slightly and invited her:
"Sit down and have a cup of tea. My tea-making skills are pretty good."
Gu Liyan generously poured An Qianbai a cup of tea and handed it to her.
An Qianbai looked at Gu Liyan with a face full of joy: Has he accepted me?
She smiled broadly, and for a moment, Gu Liyan was momentarily lost in thought. It wasn't that her appearance was particularly attractive; rather, it was because that half-faced iron mask prevented him from seeing her true face.
But looking at the expectant look in her eyes right now, it's just so similar to An Qianbai's.
Gu Liyan sighed softly. If only he could give An Qianbai so many smiles in this life, it would be wonderful. Unfortunately, the happy days with An Qianbai were few and far between.
Gu Liyan secretly made up his mind that he would definitely give her a lifetime of happiness in the next life!
An Qianbai was overjoyed as she looked at Gu Liyan. Although she was disgusted by Mo Han's actions, she was already very satisfied to be able to stay by her beloved's side and watch him. Now she just hoped that this time could last longer and longer!
The tea had gone cold, but Gu Liyan didn't say a word.
The tea had gone cold, and An Qianbai didn't drink a single sip.
Each carrying their own thoughts, they simply gazed at each other...
——
Looking at the dwindling list of names in his hand, Mo Chen breathed a sigh of relief. With Xuan Qing'er's help, he had managed to clear out the names on the list without any major incidents these past few days. However, as he looked at the few names remaining, Mo Chen's brows furrowed deeply...
Can I see him today?
"Can we go find him?"
Where do we look for him?
Xuan Qing'er followed behind Mo Chen, asking him a few questions timidly every day without getting tired of it. Of course, she no longer cared whether Mo Chen gave her a reply. Now, all she needed was hope to sustain her belief and keep waiting.
Mo Chen, walking ahead, didn't answer. Instead, he silently put away the list in his hand and muttered to himself, "Should we really make a move against her? What if she really is..."
Mo Chen was conflicted. After deliberating for a moment, he made up his mind: no matter what, he should go and see her.
Turning his head to the preoccupied Xuan Qing'er, he spoke:
"Get ready, we're going to the next one—"
Upon hearing Mo Chen's words, Xuan Qing'er immediately became excited and hurriedly nodded in agreement:
"Alright, alright, I'll take care of it for you this time!"
Xuan Qing'er was so excited that she drew her sword and prepared to go on a killing spree.
Mo Chen shook his head with a wry smile. Why did it feel like the person behind him was a bodyguard? He was also puzzled as to why Xuan Qing'er, unchanged for ten years, still hadn't made a name for herself on the list…
Without a definite answer, Mo Chen walked silently ahead with his head down until he stopped in front of the Wanbao Palace.
The dilapidated building had not been maintained for a long time, and the ground was littered with debris, making the whole street look desolate.
Besides the dilapidation, the air was filled with the smell of decay and decay. Mo Chen frowned slightly, somewhat disgusted by the smell, but didn't pay much attention to it, and stepped into the ruined pavilion...
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