Chapter 180: Gu Xun'er: Wait a Moment (Patreon)

Upon hearing Hun Tiandi's words, Gu Yuan couldn't help but feel exasperated. It felt like a stab to the heart.

Not giving it to him but showing it to him?

What was the difference between that and playing with his emotions?

Giving him hope, only to crush it in the end!

Damn...

So heartless!

...

In the state of shock and disbelief, Gu Yuan glared at Hun Tiandi with a mixture of anger and frustration. Hun Tiandi put the complete piece of the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade back into his storage ring.

"What a Heartless Hun Tiandi!" Gu Yuan couldn't help but mutter, realizing that Hun Tiandi had only shown him the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade to taunt him before taking it back.

It felt like Hun Tiandi was playing with his emotions and offering false hope.

If it were anyone else, Gu Yuan would have easily taught them a lesson in respecting their "father-in-law." But now, he had no choice but to endure it because the person in front of him was Hun Tiandi, and he had to acknowledge his position.

However, if this had been someone else, Gu Yuan would have easily taught them a lesson in manners and put them in their place.

...

Hun Tiandi watched Gu Yuan's reaction and noticed the frustration in his eyes. He didn't show any remorse and simply put the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade away.

"Huff..."

Gu Yuan let out a sigh and suppressed the anger in his heart. He looked at Hun Tiandi and said, "Since you're not willing to give me the Ancient Emperor Jade, then let Gu Xun'er and me leave!"

"My Gu Clan has acquired sufficient cultivation resources from the other five clans. I believe we are now not inferior to your Soul Clan in terms of cultivation resources."

"If she agrees to leave with me, you shouldn’t stop us."

"Fine!" Hun Tiandi agreed and nodded. However, he added, "But on the condition that Gu Xun'er is willing to go with you."

"If she is willing to go, I won't stop her."

"Good!" Gu Yuan nodded and turned to leave. He had achieved what he wanted, and there was no need for him to stay any longer.

From the beginning, the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade was not the most critical thing he wanted. What he truly desired was to bring Gu Xun'er back to the Gu Clan.

But he understood that it would be unrealistic for him to forcefully take her back to the Gu Clan given his current strength.

Hun Tiandi watched Gu Yuan's departing figure and called out, "Gu Yuan, give up!"

But Gu Yuan didn't turn back and just replied, "We've come this far; how can I give up? Unless... you want to go back on your word?"

Hun Tiandi replied calmly, "I won't go back on my word. I, Hun Tiandi, always keep my promises and stay true to my words."

"As long as you don't go back on your word, that's enough." With those final words, Gu Yuan left the hall completely and disappeared from Hun Tiandi's sight.

From the beginning, Hun Tiandi understood what Gu Yuan truly desired, and he had willingly cooperated with him.

Hun Tiandi mumbled, "Gu Yuan, oh Gu Yuan, times have changed. Your daughter is no longer the little girl she once was! She is not just your daughter; she is also my woman."

"She won't go with you, so why do you still choose to do this?"

...

"Xun'er, come back with me!" Gu Yuan appeared in front of Gu Xun'er and didn't beat around the bush. He spoke directly.

"I..." Gu Xun'er hesitated, feeling torn. She had always wanted to go back home, but now she wasn't so sure.

If it were before, and she hadn't lost something important to her, she would have happily chosen to go back with Gu Yuan.

But now...

She had to think carefully.

Gu Yuan continued, "If you want to, come back with me. Hun Tiandi is no longer a threat."

"As long as you are willing to go with me, he won't stop us."

"I want to..."

Gu Xun'er hesitated for a moment, then nodded. She did want to go back home.

However, now...

She wasn't so sure about it.

Gu Yuan said, "Xun'er, let's leave together! Hun Tiandi is no longer a threat here."

"As long as you are willing to leave with me, he won't stop us."

"I'm sorry..." Gu Xun'er finally spoke up after struggling in her heart. She looked at Gu Yuan and said, "Father, I can't go back with you. This place is my home now."

"This..."

At this moment, Hun Tiandi appeared and said, "She's right. This place is also her home."

"As long as I'm here, no one in the Soul Clan will dare to harm her. Gu Yuan, you have lost."

"I..." Gu Yuan had anticipated this outcome from the beginning, but when faced with it, he was at a loss for words. The complicated emotions inside him couldn't be described in words.

After a long pause, Gu Yuan finally spoke, "Xun'er, I respect your choice. Whenever you want to return to the Gu Clan, you can come back. The Gu Clan will always be your home."

"Okay!" Gu Xun'er nodded slightly.

She understood.

As long as Gu Yuan was in the Gu Clan, it would always be her home. The same was true for the Soul Clan; it was her home as long as Hun Tiandi protected her.

Gu Xun'er gambled that Hun Tiandi would never abandon her.

She chose to stay in the Soul Clan.

Gu Yuan turned to Hun Tiandi and warned, "Hun Tiandi, I'm warning you. If my daughter suffers even the slightest grievance in the Soul Clan, even if I'm not your match, and the Gu Clan is not your match, I will still seek revenge!"

"You are responsible for her safety!"

"Of course!" Hun Tiandi responded calmly, "As long as she stays in the Soul Clan, I will ensure her safety."

"Father, don't worry. Hun Tiandi will protect me," Gu Xun'er reassured Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan nodded, though he still felt somewhat uneasy.

After all, the Soul Clan was an unfamiliar place for him, and he couldn't help but worry about his daughter's safety.

In the end, he could only trust that Hun Tiandi would keep his word and protect Gu Xun'er. With a heavy heart, he bid farewell to his daughter and returned to the Gu Clan, leaving Gu Xun'er in the Soul Clan.

"Good, remember, if you can't do it, I won't spare you," Gu Yuan earnestly warned Hun Tiandi.

After saying this, he smiled at Gu Xun’er and said, "Be good, the Gu Clan still has some matters to attend to. Daddy will come to see you after some time."

"Okay!"

Gu Xun’er nodded.

Gu Yuan left with a smile.

...

Gu Yuan left.

Hun Tiandi looked at Gu Xun’er and said, "Actually, you can leave with your father. He is quite sad now."

Gu Xun’er looked at Hun Tiandi and said, "Are you trying to confuse and abandon me?"

Hun Tiandi shook his head and said, "You know, that's not what I mean!"

"You chose to stay in the Soul Clan, and the Soul Clan will not let you down, nor will I let you down."

"Work hard in your cultivation! If you lack anything, just tell the people below, and they will do their best to fulfill your requests."

Saying this, Hun Tiandi prepared to leave.

As he turned around, he had just taken a few steps when Gu Xun’er called out to him, "Wait!"