Facing the middle-aged man's merciless rebuke, Liu Qingqing, standing by, showed no fear at all. Her pretty face flushed crimson with anger, her beautiful eyes glaring at the middle-aged man, her chest heaving violently.

She retorted loudly, "How dare you insult me ​​and call me a dog? That's too much! Don't think you can scare me just because you're a Virtual Saint! To tell you the truth, my grandfather is an extremely noble Semi-Saint, my father is also a powerful Virtual Saint, and my family is home to countless great scholars. How dare you, a nobody who popped up from nowhere, mock me like this!"

After saying that, Liu Qingqing puffed out her chest angrily, stiffened her neck, and glared at the middle-aged man.

The maids and guards standing beside her were all terrified, their faces pale and their bodies trembling. They gathered around Liu Qingqing and earnestly advised her not to act so impulsively. After all, the person before them was a powerful figure from the Book Mountain Holy Land; they should be treated with awe.

However, Liu Qingqing acted as if she hadn't heard any of these words of advice. Instead, she raised her hand and delivered a series of resounding slaps to the faces of the maids and guards. Their cheeks swelled up, and blood oozed from the corners of their mouths. Seeing this, the maids and guards dared no further words of advice. They lowered their heads in fear, remaining silent.

By this time, the middle-aged man's hair stood on end, his chest heaving with rage. He stared at Liu Qingqing with wide eyes, repeatedly shouting "Okay" three times. If it weren't for the many rules and regulations of the Book Mountain Holy Land, he would have been unable to contain his rage and slapped the ignorant little girl hard, teaching her a lesson in respecting her elders.

Immediately, the middle-aged man's once-fair face instantly turned a sullen blue, as if covered in a layer of frost. With a sullen expression, he turned to the crowd behind him and sternly ordered, "Everyone, keep a close eye on this lawless little girl! If she dares to rashly injure anyone within our Shushan Holy Land, she will be immediately and mercilessly thrown out without mercy, without even a word! I want to see if her Half-Saint grandfather and Void Saint father really have the guts to come to our house and call us to task!"

After saying that, the middle-aged man suddenly waved his sleeves, turned around and strode away, as if staying here for a moment longer would make him feel extremely disgusted, and he no longer wanted to have any meaningless arguments with such an arrogant person like Liu Qingqing.

Liu Qingqing was extremely pleased with herself at the moment. She held her chin high, her face filled with arrogance. She glanced at the maids around her with disdain and shouted, "Hmph, did you see that? They were scared away by me! They're nothing but a useless embroidered pillow! The two of you, and the one standing there in a daze, go find someone for me! If you can't find them, don't come back!"

Yang Fan, standing nearby, had a face as dark as the bottom of a pot. He was secretly thinking that he had to make a clear break with Liu Qingqing as soon as possible. If he continued to act like this, he might accidentally offend someone he absolutely couldn't afford to offend.

After all, his goal was to become the next heir to the family. A foolish and brainless woman like Liu Qingqing would only become a stumbling block on his path. When he returned home, he would immediately discuss the matter with his family. He was afraid that the candidate for this marriage would have to be changed no matter what.

Meanwhile, the onlookers cast glances of admiration or disdain at Liu Qingqing. Some thought, this girl is truly stubborn, daring to so openly challenge the steward of the Book Mountain Holy Land. It's hard to say whether to call her simply clueless or simply a fool. The fact that she's survived this long without being beaten to death is a stroke of luck.

"Young Master, do you think we should continue looking for people?" A guard beside Yang Fan approached cautiously and asked in a low voice.

"Go and find out first. Make sure you find the target, then keep a close eye on him. Remember, don't act rashly for now. It won't be too late to act once he leaves Shushan Holy Land!" Compared to the arrogant and impulsive Liu Qingqing, Yang Fan appeared much calmer and more rational. His face was solemn, his eyes piercing as he whispered instructions to the guard beside him. The guard nodded in agreement, then quickly took his orders and left, disappearing into the crowd.

The other three eliminated along with them exchanged a knowing glance. Then, almost simultaneously, they made a decision and quietly turned and left. After all, while clinging to a strong thigh might yield considerable benefits, it was better to stay away from someone as simple-minded and reckless as Liu Qingqing. They didn't have the solid backing of Liu Qingqing, who had a Semi-Saint grandfather and a Void Saint father.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Gu Yunzhou was oblivious to the turmoil unfolding outside. After a period of rest and recuperation, his physical condition had gradually recovered. With light steps, he stepped onto the small, exquisite stone bridge and slowly walked towards the magnificent pavilion ahead.

As the distance between them continued to close, the initially faint clamor of voices grew clearer and louder. When Gu Yunzhou finally crossed the stone bridge and passed through an intricately designed corridor, the scene before him suddenly opened up—a group of men and women gathered in a splendid attic, their voices filled with laughter and a lively atmosphere.

The attic door slowly opened, as if welcoming the incoming visitor. Two maids in plain clothes stood quietly on either side of the door, their faces smiling and their eyes fixed intently on the road ahead. As they saw Gu Yunzhou approaching, their faces showed no sign of surprise; instead, their smiles deepened.

They moved in unison, bowed gently to Gu Yunzhou, and said in clear and pleasant voices: "Mr. Gu, the gentlemen and ladies have been waiting for you here for a long time!" After that, one of the smaller maids hurriedly stepped aside to make way, and stretched out her hand to make a gesture of invitation, indicating that Gu Yunzhou should step into the pavilion as soon as possible.

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