Her destiny stolen? The Divine Witch Ancestor has returned!

"Speaking of which, I haven't asked Zhaozhao yet."

Gu Chen pulled Wu Zhao to his side, lowered his head, and leaned closer.

"Why does Zhao Zhao keep trying to confirm if I am the person named Jun Wu? Could it be that this Jun Wu is really similar to me?"

"Or is it that, to Zhaozhao... Junwu and I are the same?"

Wu Zhao froze.

Feeling somewhat guilty, she avoided Gu Chen's gaze, stammering and unsure how to explain.

Even this sixth sense can't be completely right, it really got her into trouble!

"Um, um... it was just my imagination, I mistook you for someone else. Yes, I mistook you for someone else!"

Wu Zhao emphasized, then raised his head and chuckled twice.

"You two might be similar in some ways... but I really don't consider you the same person. You're different from him!"

Seeing her wandering gaze, Gu Chen couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips into a smile.

"What's the difference?"

Without even thinking, Wu Zhao pouted and said, "I don't like it either—"

cough cough.

Having broken free from Gu Chen's grasp, Wu Zhao coughed awkwardly twice, swallowing back the words he hadn't finished saying.

She was preoccupied and didn't notice that Gu Chen's gaze had lowered somewhat unnaturally.

"I am a little hungry, I'm going back to my room now. Call me when it's time to eat!"

After saying that, she quickly slipped away from Gu Chen, went into the room, and closed the door.

As Gu Chen watched her figure disappear, the smile on his lips slowly faded.

His gaze was deep, and his expression was unreadable.

...Don't you like it?

Junwu and Guchen are truly different in your heart.

"Why ask that extra question? It's really pathetic."

Agares floated in mid-air, looking at Gu Chen with a hint of schadenfreude.

"Hmm?" Gu Chen glanced at him coldly.

"You almost got yourself killed by the Second Pillar, what, has Wu Shiyu already forgotten you?"

Agares nearly fell to the ground from mid-air, looking utterly speechless.

It's not his fault that he looks like this and is liked by humans!

I can't exactly scratch my own face, can I?

If he had known that Wu Zhao's descendant would fall in love with him at first sight, he would never have followed the Wu family home. Now, he's stuck with Gu Chen and has become an accomplice in his lies.

He could only silently pray that if Gu Chen ever revealed his identity to Wu Zhao, Wu Zhao's vengeful nature wouldn't lead to retaliation...

After Ziyao and Lanyao finished preparing dinner, they invited everyone to eat together.

Wu Xingyun was feeling a bit down before dinner, but he quickly adjusted his mood after sitting down in the dining room.

Seeing that he quickly calmed himself down, Wu Zhao was both amused and exasperated.

This person's emotions really come and go quickly.

"After dinner, Xiao Xuan, come to the study."

Gu Chen put down his chopsticks and looked at Xiao Xuan, who was enjoying his meal.

The child, who had been relaxed, suddenly stiffened, nodded dryly, and became somewhat restless.

"What's the matter?"

Wu Xingyun frowned and asked disapprovingly.

Why do you have to speak so seriously during meals? Can't you see the child isn't eating properly?

Gu Chen felt a sharp pain in his forehead, not expecting that his words would frighten the child.

"...I'm just talking about going to school."

Xiao Xuan is of school age now, and it's not good for him to keep following Wu Xingyun around playing all the time.

Over the past few days, Gu Chen has already looked at several schools and also asked Lan Yao to learn about them. However, the final choice should be left to the student, which is why Xiao Xuan was allowed to choose for himself.

"Oh, right, kids should go to school."

Wu Xingyun nodded after realizing what was happening, and then patted Xiao Xuan on the shoulder.

"I'll help you choose a school in a bit, preferably one that's close to home... If it's too far, you'll have to get up early for school, and kids can't sleep too little, or they won't grow tall!"

Then he looked at Gu Chen and asked, "Have Xiao Xuan's adoption procedures been completed? Do we need to double-check with the Yan family? I'm extremely worried about Yan Xuzhe right now."

Seeing the way he gritted his teeth when he mentioned Yan Xuzhe, Wu Zhao couldn't help but laugh.

"It's all taken care of, don't worry. Young Master Xuan is now the adopted son of the family head."

Lan Yao said.

Although the matter she handled was somewhat troublesome, she ultimately managed to transfer Xiao Xuan's household registration to Gu Chen's name.

Xiao Xuan shifted uncomfortably after hearing that he had become Gu Chen's adopted son.

Seeing him with his mouth open but not making a sound, Wu Zhao found it quite amusing.

"It seems this cub isn't ready to call you 'Dad' yet."

She looked at Gu Chen's cold and stern face with amusement, then glanced at Xiao Xuan, who was frowning and trying to remain calm.

Hmm, I suddenly feel like he looks a bit like you.

Gu Chen: ...

Although he didn't seem to pay much attention to Xiao Xuan on the surface, he still carefully selected several schools for him.

There were both public and private schools available, and after looking at several, Wu Xingyun finally chose a public school that was within a reasonable distance.

"Children from public schools are probably easier to approach than children from private schools..."

Wu Xingyun thought to himself.

Xiao Xuan is a rather sensitive child. Although he was adopted by Gu Chen, he still feels somewhat inferior.

It might be uncomfortable to be around those pampered rich kids in private schools.

Wu Zhao had no objection to the school's decision and let them decide for themselves.

She went back to her room after finishing her meal, seemingly waiting for something.

Nar obediently sat at her feet, reaching out to tug at the hem of her dress and play with it.

"My lord, how much longer must we wait?"

Wu Zhao slowly turned the ring on his hand, remaining silent.

In the room next door, separated by a wall, Gu Chen sat quietly on the sofa, holding an unopened book.

A blurry figure appeared and disappeared in the shadows of the corner.

A sinister aura suddenly appeared next door, and a flash of golden light passed through Gu Chen's eyes.

Then he put down the book in his hand and glanced out the window.

In the dark sky, silver lightning flashed, carrying a hidden pressure.

"roll."

A low, hoarse warning was issued.

After a moment of hesitation, Thunder vanished silently.

Inside Wu Zhao's room, Danadus appeared before her, carrying a faint scent of blood.

"My lord."

A drop of deep red blood dripped from the massive scythe in his hand and fell to the ground.

"Has it been dealt with?"

Looking at that drop of blood, Wu Zhao's expression was cold and indifferent.

She raised her hand, and a wisp of black flame landed on the blood.

The rising black mist carried a chilling yet scorching aura.

Danadus knelt on one knee, speaking respectfully.

"As the master instructed, the two have been locked inside the Yellow Springs Gate."

Wu Zhao nodded.

Since she can't be killed, locking her up and letting her die... well, that's none of her business.

Thinking this, Wu Zhao's lips curled into a strange smile.