In a pavilion within the sect, several individuals sat fag each other. "An ued visit from the Sect Master. May I ask the purpose?"

  Gu He looked at Yun Yun before him with a refined expression. Beside Yun Yun sat a girl in white attire, Nan Yanran. Gazing at the refined and handsome Gu He before her, Yun Yun couldn't help but recall the infatuated se during the previous alchemical session.

  Her heart stirred slightly, but a serene smile graced her face. "Elder Gu He, the main reason for our visit this time is to express gratitude for Yanran."

  After speaking, Yun Yun whispered to Nan Yanran by her side, "Yanran, regarding this broken e, Elder Gu He personally cocted the Gathering Qi Pill for you. You should remember this se."

  Upon hearing Yun Yun's words, Nan Yanran quickly stood up, bowed slightly to Gu He, and respectfully said, "Thank you, Elder Gu He."

  "No need for excessive courtesy," Gu He nodded gently, his smile casual. "I watched Yanraer the sect with my own eyes. I naturally ot stand by passively in her matters."

  Upon hearing this, a hint of a smile also appeared on Nan Yanran's pretty face. In her heart, she had always held a favorable impression of Gu He.

  Back when she broke through to the Dou practitioner realm, she had ed the Gathering Qi Pill crafted by Gu He's own hands. Gu He's predecessor had been ied in Yun Yun, and his attitude toward Nan Yanran had always been courteous ale, never a reprimand.

  Undoubtedly, this had also heightened Nan Yanran's fondness fu He. She lifted her gaze slowly, her beautiful eyes meeting Gu He's. Her eyes held a trace of distra.

  After merging with the ethereal charm of the Zhe Xian state, Gu He's presence was extraordinary. Every a, every word and smile, exuded a unique charm.

  This was the first time Nan Yanran had seen Gu He in this light, and she was momentarily entranced. Elder Gu He, when did you bee like this... Good-looking, isn't it?

  "Yanran, refrain from being impolite!" Seeing Nan Yanran tinuously staring at Gu He, Yun Yun's brows lightly furrowed, her voice chilly.

  Upon hearing Yun Yun's voian Yanran snapped out of her reverie. Realizing her previous behavior, a faint blush colored her cheeks as she hurriedly apologized, "I apologize, Elder Gu He. Yanran was impolite."

  Gu He didn't think much of it, assuming the young girl had gotten lost in thought for a moment. He maintained a genial expression. "No harm done."

  Nan Yanran's shy expression, Gu He suddenly thought of Xiao Yan. He nontly asked, "Yanran, was the matter of travelling to Wu Tan City for the broken e smooth?"

  "Did the Xiao agree to the an?" At Gu He's words, Nan Yanran's mind immediately recalled her experie the Xiao , her expression subtly darkening.

  "The Xiao is unwilling to dissolve the e!" After a moment of silenan Yanran's tone grew somber.

  "They refuse to annul the e? The Xiao truly doesn't know their pce," Gu He naturally knew of this oute and preteo be annoyed.

  "He's not afraid that our ist Sect would annihite them? A mere Xiao waste, how he be worthy of Yanran?" Hearing Gu He's protective tone in his words, Nan Yanran's heart warmed. Recalling the humiliation she endured in the Xiao , she felt a bit aggrieved.

  "Not only did the Xiao reject the an, he also... he personally tore up the marriage trad dismissed me..." "What?"

  "The Xiao dares to dismiss Yanran!" Hearing this, Gu He seemed even more "angry," his face showing a "dark" expression. "In my opinion, the Xiao has no reason to stay in the Jia Ma Empire."

  "Elder Gu He, please don't act impulsively!" Hearing Gu He's words, Yun Yun's expression ged. She was afraid that Gu He would directly take a to annihite the Xiao .

  If that happehe reputation ist Sect had accumuted over so many years would be ruined. However, sidering that Gu He was als to protect his disciple, Yun Yun didn't feel ament.

  Her gaze tu He became even more affable. To prevent Gu He from targeting the Xiao , Yun Yun promptly reted everything that Nan Yanran had experienced in the Xiao .

  "So, as long as Yanras Xiao Yan openly and fairly within three years, this e will be officially dissolved?" After a moment, Gu He said in a calm toer listening to Yun Yun's detailed expnation of the situation.

  "That's correct." Yun Yun nodded slightly. "He's just a waste like Xiao Yan. In three years, he will only be bringing disgrace upon himself," Gu He chuckled lightly, showing remarkable fiden Nan Yanran.

  However, in his heart, he was pting how to ehat Xiao Yan would lose to Nan Yanran in three years' time.

  In the inal story, during the three-year agreement, Xiao Yaed Nan Yanran in front of everyone and gained a lot of attention.

  This time, Gu He naturally wouldn't let that happen. He wao see what se would unfold when, after the three-year agreement, Xiao Yan suffered a miserable defeat at the hands of Nan Yanran.

  Yet, to achieve this goal, he o enhanan Yanran's strength. Did that mean he had to bestow her the esseransmission?

  The system did not stipute that only disciples of Gu He could receive the esseransmission. However, by doing so, it wouldn't trigger the system's reimbursement meism, and he wouldn't gain any bes.

  This left Gu He feeling a bit cheated. "If only I could have Nan Yanran bey disciple." Looking at Nan Yanran before him, this thought suddenly emerged in Gu He's mind.

  However, Nan Yanran was already Yun Yun's disciple, a direct disciple of the Sect Master. How could she possibly bee his disciple too?

  With this in mind, Gu He felt a bit helpless and was about to give up on the idea. But just then, a spark of inspiration fshed through Gu He's mind.

  His gaze shifted to Yun Yun sitting across from him, and an unscious smile formed at the ers of his lips. If he could win Yun Yun's affe, wouldn't that make him Nan Yanran's Master Uncle?

  Uncle Master and Master, should be quite simir, right? If all else failed, he could make this young dy address him as her Master, and that shouldn't be too difficult.

  This idea took root, and Gu He became more vinced of its feasibility.

  What's more, this approach aligned well with his desires. As his gaze swept over Yun Yun's delicate and charming face, Gu He's determination to pursue this proaking Nan Yanran as a disciple, starting by winning Yun Yun over! Feeling

  Gu He's gaze occasionally brushed over her, Yun Yun couldn't help but feel uneasy all over. Pretending not to notice, she subtly adjusted her posture, sitting more upright, and slightly leaned forward to atuate her figure.

  Catg a glimpse of Gu He's assessing gaze, Yun Yun's heart began to beat faster. She dared not meet his eyes. Why does Elder Gu He keep staring at me? Could it be... he's ied in me?

  With such thoughts fshing through her mind, a barely noticeable blush spread across Yun Yun's face.