Yun Yun didn't understand why Gu Fei frowned. At this moment, she remained quiet, not speaking to disturb him. Gu Fei rubbed his temples, looking slightly impatient.
He didn't want to move first and appear guilty, so he stayed where he was, quietly waiting for the two figures approaching in the distance.
Soon, two black dots appeared in the sky, rapidly flying towards them. As they got closer, the figures became clear—it was Xun'er and Ling Ying.
"It's really him!"
[Xun'er is surprised, emotion value increases by 100]
Xun'er's eyes anxiously scanned the area, and when she finally saw Gu Fei, despite having mentally prepared herself, she was still a bit shocked.
Moreover, the next moment, she noticed a beautiful woman standing beside Gu Fei. Even though the woman was wearing a simple robe, her proud figure couldn't be concealed. She was tall, had cold eyes, a pretty face, and long black hair that flowed gracefully. Her entire presence was elegant and noble.
At first glance, the woman seemed like a good match for Gu Fei.
Who is this woman?
[Xun'er becomes jealous, emotion value increases by 100]
For some reason, an inexplicable jealousy rose in Xun'er's heart. She shook her head, thinking that she must be missing Brother Xiao Yan too much and was starting to imagine things. What does Gu Fei have to do with her?
Soon, Xun'er and Ling Ying landed in front of Gu Fei.
As soon as Xun'er arrived, she started questioning him anxiously, "Gu Fei, why are you here?"
Her tone sounded a bit frantic. If Gu Fei didn't know she was only worried about her brother, Xiao Yan, he might have thought his ex-wife was genuinely concerned for his safety.
"I should be asking you that!"
Gu Fei responded coldly, with impatience in his voice. "I came out here for training. What about you? Why are you following me?"
What was she up to that she'd follow him all the way to the Monster Mountains?
Xun'er bit her lower lip at his harsh tone, denying it immediately. "I'm not following you!"
Of course, Gu Fei didn't believe her. If she wasn't tracking him, how could it be such a coincidence that they were both training in the Monster Mountains?
Seeing the sarcastic smile tugging at Gu Fei's lips and the mockery in his eyes, Xun'er felt her anger rising.
[Xun'er becomes angry, emotion value increases by 100]
"The Northwest Continent is a barren place. Why would someone as skilled as you choose to train here?" Xun'er questioned, her suspicion growing. "You must have other motives."
[Xun'er becomes suspicious, emotion value increases by 100]
"Other motives?" Gu Fei echoed, his temper flaring at her constant interrogation. His previously good mood, after taming the Amethyst Winged Lion King, was now completely ruined.
He snapped, "Does my business have anything to do with you?"
Xun'er betrayed him first, yet now she was the one relentlessly chasing him down with questions. How unreasonable!
Gu Fei closed his eyes, exhaling deeply. He turned away, refusing to respond to Xun'er any further.
[Xun'er becomes anxious, emotion value increases by 200]
Seeing that Gu Fei didn't reply, Xun'er grew increasingly uneasy. Could it be that Brother Xiao Yan had fallen into his hands? No, that didn't seem like him. Despite her confusion, she continued, her voice softening.
"Gu Fei, I don't doubt you. I just beg you..." Her voice wavered, and she choked on her words, "Please, don't hurt Brother Xiao Yan. Don't target him because of me."
[Xun'er becomes pleading, emotion value increases by 200]
[Yun Yun is surprised, emotion value increases by 100]
Yun Yun, who had remained silent throughout their conversation, was deeply shocked by what she was hearing.
"Xiao Yan?" Yun Yun thought to herself, recalling the name. Xiao Yan was engaged to her only disciple, Nalan Yanran, before the engagement was broken off. The two had even made a three-year agreement to settle things. Yun Yun had come to the Monster Mountains herself after hearing that Xiao Yan's strength was rapidly improving. She needed the purple spirit crystal to refine pills, fearing Yanran might lose to him.
But how could someone like Xiao Yan, who had only a modest background and cultivation, be tied to gifted individuals like Gu Fei and Xun'er? The situation felt far more complex than she'd expected.
Yun Yun frowned. Somehow, she now felt a hint of displeasure towards Xiao Yan.
"Hurt Xiao Yan?" Gu Fei repeated, his frown deepening. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. Xun'er actually thought he'd do something like that?
"Xiao Yan is not even worthy of my attention!" Gu Fei growled in anger. He laughed coldly, his eyes filled with disdain. "Neither of you are worth my time!"
[Xun'er feels lost, emotional value increases by 100]
After spitting out these words, Gu Fei turned to Yun Yun, who stood frozen in shock. His tone softened, "Your injury hasn't fully healed yet. You should rest more."
Yun Yun nodded absentmindedly and followed Gu Fei into the cave. She hadn't yet processed the complicated relationship between Gu Fei, Xun'er, and Xiao Yan.
Left outside, Xun'er and Ling Ying exchanged glances. Xun'er briefly set aside her worries about Brother Xiao Yan and instead stared at Gu Fei's retreating figure, walking side by side with Yun Yun.
"Who is this woman, and what's her relationship with Gu Fei?" Xun'er murmured, feeling a mix of anger and disappointment. After all, Gu Fei was her ex-husband, and their divorce was still fresh. How could he be so close to another woman already?
Moreover, Yun Yun's elegance and beauty made Xun'er feel deeply uneasy. She wanted to convince herself that Gu Fei's words hadn't affected her, but the system's constant notifications told another story.
Faced with Gu Fei's disdain, Xun'er couldn't help but feel hurt. How had all their past kindness turned into the sharp blades he now used to wound her?
Taking one last, deep look at the cave, she felt a surge of suspicion.
What exactly would happen between Gu Fei and that woman inside?