Chapter 327: This... Your Head Is Green, and You're Okay with It?
"Gu He, your alchemy skills are renowned throughout the Jia Ma Empire. Finding a woman more outstanding than me wouldn't be difficult. Why force yourself into something neither of us truly wants?" Yun Yun said calmly, her slender fingers slightly tightening.
"But I... only like you!"
Gu He roared in frustration, "What do I lack compared to that guy? He's already married, yet he's worth you longing for him like this?"
Seeing Gu He's stubbornness, Yun Yun let out a soft sigh.
Fortunately, she had never fully disclosed what had happened between her and Wu Tian in that cave to Yun Shan.
Otherwise, Gu He would never be this fixated right now.
If he knew that she and Wu Tian had once kissed in the cave...
That Wu Tian had personally applied medicine to her wounds...
That, in an unguarded moment, she had even pinned Wu Tian beneath her...
He wouldn't be so adamant anymore.
Of course, Yun Yun would never reveal these details to Gu He.
That was a deeply engraved secret between her and Wu Tian.
Closing her eyes, she recalled the unforgettable moments she had shared with Wu Tian in that secluded cave, choosing to completely ignore Gu He.
Seeing her reaction, Gu He's anger burned even hotter.
Yet, despite his frustration, he couldn't bring himself to force this woman whom he deeply admired.
Otherwise, he could have easily taken her right here, right now
Letting her experience just where the water at the foot of Yun Lan Mountain truly came from!
After pacing back and forth in the great hall for a long time, Gu He finally forced himself to calm down.
Then, with a deep voice, he suddenly said,
"The man you're thinking of he's already returned to the Jia Ma Empire!"
This sentence was like magic.
The moment she heard it, Yun Yun's eyes snapped open.
She turned to Gu He, her gaze sharp and full of emotion.
Seeing her instant reaction despite him not even mentioning Wu Tian's name, Gu He couldn't help but laugh bitterly at himself.
He had spent decades building his reputation, only to be completely humiliated by another man.
Even though this man was a mysterious and powerful figure, Gu He still refused to accept it!
"Don't be too happy," Gu He sneered. "Yes, he's united the empire's forces, but you know just how strong Yun Lan Sect is now.
Even with their overwhelming influence, they have no chance of winning."
"The battle has already been decided. The day of our wedding will be the day of war.
That means when Wu Tian comes he will die.
Once he's erased from existence, you will finally be free of him, and you and I…"
Gu He didn't finish his sentence.
But it was obvious he envisioned them together, as husband and wife, spending countless nights together in bliss…
Hearing this, Yun Yun remained outwardly calm.
But beneath her sleeve, her delicate hands clenched tightly, and her gaze flickered with complicated emotions.
Gu He was right. Yun Lan Sect was stronger than ever powerful enough to sweep through the entire empire.
Even though she had sensed Wu Tian and Queen Medusa's tremendous growth in strength, the gap between them and Yun Lan Sect was still immense.
If Wu Tian truly came to fight, his fate wouldn't be promising.
Because Yun Lan Sect was no longer what it once was.
In fact, it was no longer Yun Lan Sect at all
The sect's peak now resembled a land of specters, shrouded in eerie darkness.
At this thought, Yun Yun's face unconsciously revealed worry.
But beneath that worry, there was also a faint trace of hope.
What woman wouldn't long for the man she loved to come and rescue her?
Yet...
If it meant he would get hurt, she would rather he never come at all.
Gu He had been watching Yun Yun this whole time, and when he saw the worry in her expression, his rage surged.
She had never looked at him this way with such deep concern!
Was the difference between him and that damn Wu Tian really this massive?
This was an insult to him as the Dan Emperor.
Wu Tian must die!
"This time, if he loses, there will be no second chances. He will be completely destroyed.
Not only him, but the entire Snake People Tribe will be wiped from existence.
As for his woman, Queen Medusa…
She will be imprisoned by Yun Shan, and you should already know what that means."
Gu He's voice was cold and grim.
Yun Yun's expression turned icy once more.
She now understood
Neither her former master, Yun Shan, nor her former friend, Gu He, were the people she once knew.
They had become strangers to her.
This was no longer the Yun Lan Sect she had sworn to protect.
She had nothing left to hold onto here.
"That is none of your concern," she replied coldly.
"Who I remember and who I forget that's my choice.
If you truly desire beauty, there are countless women more stunning than me.
Why waste your time on someone who is already imprisoned?"
"Desire for beauty?"
Gu He's face twitched violently at those words.
He roared in anger,
"Over all these years, have I ever looked at another woman?
When you were sect leader, I did everything in my power to support you!
If it weren't for you, would I have even accepted the title of sect elder?"
"All this time, have I ever asked you for anything in return?"
Seeing Gu He's furious, reddened face, Yun Yun's icy expression softened slightly.
She let out a faint sigh and spoke softly,
"Gu He, I have never forgotten the help you've given me.
But love cannot be forced it cannot be based on gratitude alone.
And what Wu Tian and I share…
It's not as simple as you think."
BOOM!
A thunderous explosion erupted inside Gu He's mind.
The moment Yun Yun said those words, his entire world collapsed.
What did she mean by that?
Did that mean that she and Wu Tian had already…
No
No !!
That's impossible!
Yun Yun was pure and noble, untouched like a celestial goddess.
How could she have given herself to Wu Tian in just a matter of days?
Back then, Wu Tian was still an enemy of the Jia Ma Empire!
As Gu He stared at Yun Yun, his entire body trembled.
His legs weakened, and he had to grab onto a pillar just to keep himself from collapsing.
Seeing this, Yun Yun blinked.
Wait was Gu He overthinking this?
…
Actually, this worked out perfectly.
Sitting cross legged on her cushion, she glanced at Gu He and asked,
"Um… Gu He, are you alright?"
Gu He let out a bitter laugh, waving his hand dismissively.
A single tear of sorrow fell in his heart.
He realized he had definitely overthought this.
Yun Yun was the sect leader how could she have surrendered herself so easily?
Still… his heart ached bitterly.
With a defeated expression, he forced himself to speak.
"I'll think things over.
Once all this is over, I'll ask Yun Shan to release the seal on your Dou Qi.
After that, wherever you want to go…
I'll go with you."
Yun Yun: …
Wait, my whole point was that Wu Tian already 'claimed' me… and you're still okay with that?
Wu Tian: This…? Your head is green, and you're okay with it?!
(End of Chapter)
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