"You..."
Looking into Gu Fei's eyes and hearing his disdainful tone, Xun'er's heart trembled violently.
For some time now, Gu Fei had been trying to please her, showing care and concern. In fact, he had never spoken to her this harshly before. But now, all his previous obedience had disappeared, and Xun'er couldn't accept this sudden change.
[Ding! Xun'er is panicking, emotional value increases by 100]
"But even so, I have never done anything to let you down!" Xun'er lowered her head, not daring to meet Gu Fei's eyes. Her voice was no longer as confident as before; instead, it had grown weak.
"Really? As your husband, I invited you out several times, but you always refused with excuses like cultivation!" Gu Fei's tone remained steady. "Yet when your so-called brother Xiao Yan called, you rushed to meet him for a date and even kept it a secret from everyone! Isn't that suspicious?"
There was cold indifference in Gu Fei's expression. There was no sarcasm, no disgust—just plain, cold detachment.
"…"
Seeing Gu Fei's cold demeanor, Xun'er grew even more uneasy. She realized that Gu Fei might truly no longer care about her. His words stung with truth, leaving her feeling ashamed. As a wife, she hadn't fulfilled her duties, and as a married woman, keeping a distance from other men was a basic expectation.
[Ding! Xun'er feels guilty and panicked, emotional value increases by 200]
"I... Gu Fei, it's not what you think. I just..."
"You just never cared about me as your husband. No matter how good I am to you, I will never compare to your old lover!"
"No... No, I do care about you..."
But even as she spoke, Xun'er couldn't continue. There were some truths she couldn't deny, and anyone with eyes could see through her actions.
"Our marriage doesn't mean anything to you," Gu Fei continued. "All the kindness I've shown you means nothing compared to what you've shared with him."
Gu Fei's voice was steady but devoid of warmth. The affection he once showed her had vanished, replaced by the calm indifference of a stranger. This filled Xun'er with panic.
Before their marriage, and even in the six months since, Gu Fei had been nothing but good to her. He was indeed exceptional, a favored child of the heavens. Divorce was unthinkable—it would have a massive impact on her!
"And yet, as your husband, I see you treating other men with such kindness. You give them fighting techniques, offer them precious flames, and even meet them in secret... You keep this from everyone. Are you planning to sleep with him next?"
"We've been married for half a year, and yet you haven't allowed me to touch you. Are you saving yourself for another man?"
Gu Fei's eyes showed a flash of disgust.
"No!"
Xun'er cried out, her voice frantic. Looking into Gu Fei's eyes, she felt as though she might collapse. Who could endure such contempt from their own husband?
[Ding! Xun'er is in a state of emotional collapse, critical hit, emotional value increases by 1000]
"Gu Fei, it's not what you think! The reason I haven't allowed you to touch me is simply that I'm not ready yet..." Xun'er explained, her tone anxious.
"Not ready? How long will it take?" Gu Fei replied, his tone sharp. "Are you planning to save yourself for your old lover?"
"That's nonsense! I haven't!" Xun'er was visibly upset by his words and cried out in shock.
"Gu Fei, how can you say such things about me? Am I such a shameless, dissolute woman in your eyes?" Xun'er stared at Gu Fei for a long time, tears silently streaming down her face as she questioned him.
[Ding! Xun'er is angry, emotional value increases by 100]
Xun'er was beautiful, and with the tears running down her cheeks, her beauty was even more striking. Most men would be moved to pity seeing her in such a state. But Gu Fei remained unmoved, indifferent.
"What else can I think?" Gu Fei said coldly. "You focus all your attention on other men and expect me to see you as innocent and pure?"
Xun'er felt her anger start to fade, replaced by shame. She knew, deep down, that she was at fault.
[Ding! Xun'er feels ashamed, emotional value increases by 100]
Gu Fei said nothing more, sitting quietly in his chair. After a while, Xun'er recovered slightly. She glanced at Gu Fei but didn't dare to meet his gaze. Gritting her teeth, she said, "I only wanted to help him. I never did anything to let you down."
[Ding! Xun'er feels ashamed, emotional value increases by 100]
"He receives treatment that even I, as your husband, have never had! Do you think that just because you didn't sleep with him, it isn't cheating? Since you care so much about him, why not bring him into the Ancient Realm and let him take my place?" Gu Fei said sarcastically.
"You... Gu Fei, stop saying such filthy things. I only see him as a brother!" Xun'er was both ashamed and angry at Gu Fei's blunt words.
"Filthy? Wasn't it you who did the dirty deed first?" Gu Fei shot back.
Xun'er was speechless, unable to respond.
"Why? Are you panicking because I hit a nerve?" Gu Fei mocked her.
Xun'er lowered her head, feeling frightened and ashamed.
[Ding! Xun'er feels panic and shame, emotional value increases by 100]
"Xun'er, I admit I really liked you before. I nearly lost myself because of you! I tried my best to give you everything, never denying you anything you wanted. But you took it all for granted. I thought this was just temporary—that if I treated you well enough, you would eventually give me your heart. But now I realize you have another man in your heart."
"Since your heart isn't with me, your body isn't willing to stay either. I've given so much out of love, but I can't keep giving freely when your affection lies elsewhere."
Gu Fei's voice was cold and harsh.
Xun'er, overwhelmed by shame, remained speechless.
[Ding! Xun'er feels extreme shame, emotional value increases by 300]