"I might not be coming tomorrow."
On the bed, Gu Huan held Mo Ran and said in a deep voice.
His expression was complex.
Just now, Liu Yanjing had transmitted a message to him that the ledger from the brothel had been taken, and he could roughly guess who it was.
It was likely his fatherâs men.
"Whatâs wrong? Is there something I did poorly? Are you unhappy?"
Mo Ran lifted her head slightly and asked, her eyes full of doubt.
"No, youâre wonderful. Donât worry. Just stay here, and say if you lack anything. Someone will help you get it."
"Iâll come to see you again in a while."
Mo Ran nodded slightly.
"Then donât leave tonight."
"Alright."
This time, Gu Huan did not refuse. Since everything was already known, he decided to be more indulgent.
His large hand began to roam restlessly.
Mo Ran closed her eyes slightly, her cheeks flushed. Watching him, her appetite was truly whetted.
The wolfish nature began to explode.
"Oh!"
At that moment, specks of starlight appeared in Mo Ranâs eyes and entered his sea of consciousness.
"Must hurry."
Each time there was only a short window, and these days, they still hadnât found anything useful.
"Not this..."
"Not this..."
"Who is he?"
Until she saw Chen Xuan appear in Gu Huanâs memory, the scene was from the day of the martial arts arena.
"Someone who can sit with Gu Yun is definitely not simple."
She continued her search.
But....
In an instant, Mo Ran returned to normal.
"What happened to me?"
Gu Huan shook his head.
"Maybe youâre too tired and need some rest?"
Mo Ran playfully teased him.
"Nonsense! You little flirt!"
Gu Huan jokingly cursed, but he indeed took it to heart; things had been a bit extreme these days.
He didnât know how many times in a day.
After going back, heâs likely to be grounded, just as a rest.
...
The next morning, Gu Huanâs face looked a bit pale.
After a night of tossing and turning.
Plus, the exhaustion from this period, even someone at the Profound Realm like him couldnât take it.
Moreover, sometimes strength doesnât help in these matters.
"So it was him!"
After the many times throughout the night, Mo Ran finally figured out the whole story.
"Xuan Er!"
All nine Dao Realm Purple Cloud Spirit Foxes were killed by him.
The Molan Mansion, huh...
"Itâs time to leave this place!"
When leaving the Demon Realm, Purple Heaven Dao had entrusted her to investigate this matter thoroughly.
After consulting with her main body, she also agreed to his request.
Now she finally understood.
According to the original plan,
all she needed was to send the information back, and then she could travel the Eastern Continent, cultivate, and prepare to take the last step for her main body.
But now sheâs changed her mind.
Going to the Molan Mansion to meet Chen Xuan.
Because through Gu Huanâs memories, he had an unusual relationship with the former Marquis Ning.
Itâs known that Marquis Ningâs strength is largely tied to the Spirit Realm.
"Spirit Realm!"
Others might not know, but her main body was very clear; that is the origin of the Demon Race.
Whether in the Supreme Domain or those lower domains, nearly all Demon Races originate from the Spirit Realm.
And her main body wanted to take that step, perhaps there was an opportunity to be found from him.
Of course, these were merely her conjectures.
Everything still needed to be verified after checking at Molan Mansion.
...
Unsprisingly, Gu Huan was grounded.
And without a deadline.
It showed how disappointed Gu Yun was this time.
Gu Yun even warned him that if he didnât change, the position of the Gu Family Patriarch would have nothing to do with him.
In the secret chamber.
Gu Huan felt dejected. After a few days of happiness, now...
He wouldnât give up the position of Gu Family Patriarch.
But he also couldnât let his father know about Mo Ran.
Otherwise, it would be trouble.
Because he sensed that Gu Yun knew about the secret in his heart.
"Sigh!"
He let out a long sigh.
"Someone come!"
"Young Master!"
"Go find Liu Yanjing, take care of it."
When he uttered the last three words, he closed his eyes.
He couldnât bear it in his heart, but the title of Gu Family Patriarch held a higher position in his heart than anything else.
"Yes!"
The voice faded away.
"Just treat it as a dream!"
...
"Did your young master really say that?"
Liu Yanjing was somewhat incredulous.
In his impression, Gu Huan wasnât such a heartless person.
Moreover... to her!
Someone so similar to Gu Pengyou, could he be so cruel?
"Yes, those were the young masterâs exact words, so I leave everything in your capable hands, Young Master Liu."
As Gu Huanâs trusted aide, he naturally knew his current situation wasnât good.
Because Gu Yun was always unwavering, prioritizing the Gu Family above all.
But he couldnât reveal this to Liu Yanjing.
"Understood, Iâll take care of it. Tell him not to worry."
"Thank you very much."
Liu Yanjing watched him leave, long after that.
He sighed deeply.
"You really are quite pitiful."
The joy only lasted a few days.
And now he had to resolve it.
But a sigh is just a sigh; the task still needed to be done. After all, the fact that someone was sent to deliver a message despite being grounded showed how important this matter was to him.
Thus he left the Liu Family and headed to the little courtyard where Mo Ran was located.
But... she was gone.
In the courtyard, Liu Yanjing furrowed his brows.
"Could she have sensed something and fled early?"
He speculated in his heart.
But how had she left?
He had stationed people to monitor the surroundings of this small courtyard.
"No way...."
Liu Yanjing suddenly had a bad feeling.
This matter must not be known to Gu Huan.
Just assume sheâs dead.
Secretly send someone to look for her.
"Destroy this courtyard!"
After giving the order, he left the place.
...
"Humans truly are ruthless."
Not far away, hiding in the shadows, Mo Ranâs face was cold. Had she not escaped early, then perhaps....