I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 187: Stay

"Being able to stay by Young Master Gu's side is an extremely good thing."

"But I would never do it for their benefit."

Bai Feier said coldly.

She refused decisively.

Bai Mo had expected this, so he wasn't disappointed upon hearing it.

She's incredibly stubborn, proud, and has a strong sense of self-respect; how could she easily submit to her family's arrangements?

Back then, when she was forcibly "married" to Qingmu City.

Bai Mo was even worried that she wouldn't be able to bear the humiliation and would take her own life, but thankfully, that didn't happen.

"Miss, please rest assured and stay with Young Master Gu. There's no need to worry about the family," Bai Mo reassured her with a smile.

He has always been on Bai Feier's side.

Mainly, he felt that Young Master Gu had already seen through the Bai family's considerations and plans, and if this angered Young Master Gu...

After all, their cultivation and vision are far beyond what the Bai family can compare to.

To put it seriously, the Bai family underestimated him, which is why they tried to use Bai Feier as a bargaining chip to curry favor with him. They were simply not qualified.

Sometimes, looking down on a strong person is a suicidal act!

Or perhaps Gu Heng simply doesn't like this kind of thing.

Doing so would backfire.

"Uncle Mo, please go back and tell my father and the others that if they have such thoughts again..." Bai Feier's eyes suddenly turned cold!

"Don't blame me for disregarding this kinship and turning against you completely."

Bai Mo knew that she was serious.

Given that she was capable of simply walking away when her conflicts with her family escalated, it's not impossible that she would make the decision to sever ties with them...

"Don't worry, I promise I'll pass on the message."

Seeing Bai Feier becoming increasingly assertive, Bai Mo was overjoyed.

As long as she sticks to her ideas, he can persuade the clan leaders and others to give up this unrealistic idea.

After they finished talking there, they went to the front yard.

Gu Heng just finished the last stroke on the paper, completing the simple painting of "Heroine Dancing with Sword".

He looked up and saw the two of them enter. He raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Have you finished talking?"

"Yes, we've finished talking."

Bai Mo immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Young Master Gu, it's like this, could Miss possibly..."

“I know you’ve come here to tell her what your clan’s plans are regarding her future.”

Gu Heng barely glanced at Bai Mo; he was more concerned with whether the painting was good enough. After all, Qin Yiyao was very unwilling to pose like that, and she might not be willing to be a model again next time.

Bai Mo smiled bitterly to himself.

Sure enough, he knew everything.

No wonder Young Master Gu is so indifferent now, and he doesn't even look at him directly.

It wasn't like this before.

Although very strong, he is peaceful, even towards ordinary people.

The fact that they're ignoring me like this means they must have a big problem with me, the one who came to deliver the message on behalf of the Bai family!

However, Young Master Gu simply wouldn't say it outright.

Bai Feier also became nervous.

"Young Master Gu, I wish to stay here any longer. May I ask if you..."

Continue to stay?

It seems the Bai family doesn't intend to pursue the matter of their eldest daughter running away from home without permission, and is even going along with it, granting her permission to continue wandering around outside.

It seems okay, but why do these two seem so nervous?

Is it because you're afraid he won't allow it?

It can't be!

Bai Feier is a cultivator, and a rather powerful one at that, and she gets along well with the little girl, so he definitely won't refuse to let her stay. Qin Yiyao will also have someone to keep her company.

I can also learn more about swordsmanship from Bai Feier.

Gu Heng smiled, his gaze lingering tenderly on Bai Feier: "Was this your own decision?"

His tone was calm, as if he were asking her if she was willing.

But a strange light flashed in his eyes, as if he were anticipating her answer.

Bai Feier was stunned for a moment.

“It’s my own idea,” she replied cautiously, then suddenly remembered something and changed the subject: “However, please rest assured, Mr. Gu, I simply want to stay here and will absolutely not do anything… strange.”

She was truly afraid that Gu Heng would misunderstand her as some kind of wanton woman who willingly sacrificed her body.

If that were the case, Bai Feier would be really upset. "Oh...it's okay, as long as you like it."

Gu Heng nodded.

Of course, he couldn't let Bai Feier work as an assistant at his clinic; she was a cultivator and a young lady from a wealthy family.

Anyway, this clinic is big enough, and there are plenty of rooms.

Even if two more people come to live here, it will be more than enough.

"Thank you, Young Master Gu!"

Feeling that Gu Heng had finally accepted her, Bai Feier thanked him excitedly.

"..."

Qin Yiyao watched her master chatting with Bai Feier while she remained in that sword-wielding, skirt-lifting pose...

so tired!

Is Master still not done?

And you actually had such a good time chatting with her? Humph!