"Two young masters and young ladies, am I right? Ahead is Gu Yao. My people saw him coming out from where he resides," a sly-looking man said flatteringly to Gu Xing and Gu Chen in the corner.
"We know, hurry and leave," Gu Xing waved, dismissing the man.
"I won't disturb you two any longer," the sly-looking man turned and left. However, halfway through, he glanced back at the two young masters and young ladies, with a malicious glint in his eyes. Despite being from the Gu family, everyone knew they were just a bunch of good-for-nothings. If not for fear of the Gu family, he would have dealt with these two already.
Gu Xing, angered by Gu Yao's leisurely stroll, burned with fury. This scoundrel caused harm even after leaving the Gu family, leading to her mother's imprisonment. A whole year had passed, and her mother would soon be released, but their father didn't dare seek mercy from their grandfather.
All thanks to this scoundrel. If only she had dealt with him more thoroughly earlier, rather than just a beating.
"Sister, should we go back? If Grandfather finds out we're causing trouble for Gu Yao, the consequences will be severe," Gu Chen worriedly suggested.
"If you're afraid to go back on your own, I refuse to believe that Grandfather would punish me for dealing with this scoundrel. I'm more valuable to the Gu family than him. Those who tried to trouble him failed because of that night. Just thinking about that man I sent to Gu Yao's bed makes me sick," Gu Xing declared angrily.
She stormed out, and Gu Chen followed. He thought it better to find an opportunity in secret, considering the Gu family's power advantage. However, her impulsive nature couldn't be easily restrained.
"Gu Yao, you scoundrel, go to hell!" Gu Xing rushed forward, aiming a palm at Gu Yao. If Gu Yao were still the same as before, with only Qi refining stage two strength, and attacked from behind, her Qi refining stage three strength would either kill him or cause severe injury.
Gu Yao had sensed the malicious intent from a certain direction. With his spiritual power surpassing even high-level Qi refining cultivators, he noticed every move, including Gu Xing's poised strike. When the distance was close enough, he casually threw a basic fireball talisman backward. He didn't want to kill the annoying girl instantly; her death would only lead to more trouble.
"Boom!"
"Sister—Gu Yao, how dare you!"
Gu Xing, caught off guard, was hit by the fireball. It exploded, quickly igniting her hair and clothes. She screamed for her life, and Gu Chen, glaring at Gu Yao, hurriedly went to rescue his sister. Using a water-gathering talisman, he extinguished the flames on Gu Xing. However, her face was already heavily scarred, and her hair was unevenly burnt. Gu Yao couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Gu Chen, kill him! Kill him quickly!" Gu Xing, holding her disfigured face, hysterically screamed.
"Gu Yao, how dare you use spiritual talismans against Gu Xing?" Gu Chen was furious.
Gu Yao's laughter abruptly ceased, his expression turning cold. "You two have always targeted me, and now I can't resist? Not to mention not knowing who's behind this attempt on my life, even if I knew it was Gu Xing, I'd still fight back. Am I supposed to stand still and let this wretched girl kill me?"
"Now that you have some backing, you really look down on us. Let me show you what you're capable of now. Watch this!" Gu Chen drew his sword and thrust it toward Gu Yao. He wouldn't kill him as per his sister's wish, but a lesson was in order.
"Who dares to cause trouble in our Tian family's market?" Tian family guards rushed over upon receiving the news. To attack on their territory was audacious.
The leader immediately noticed Gu Chen about to strike Gu Yao. He swiftly intervened, knocking Gu Chen to the ground. Apologizing, he said, "Apologies, Young Master Gu Chen. I couldn't restrain myself. I hope you're not hurt. However, on our Tian family's territory, we request both young masters and young ladies to behave, or we might need to visit the Gu family."
Affiliated with the Tian family, they relished in the mockery of the Gu family's misfortune.
"Young Master Gu Yao, were you unharmed?" The leader turned to Gu Yao with a respectful tone.
Gu Yao waved it off, saying, "Someone shouted for my death from behind, so I instinctively threw a fireball talisman. I hope it didn't cause any trouble. I was genuinely scared at that moment and acted subconsciously."
"Young Master Gu Yao acted in self-defense. This has nothing to do with him. What about Young Master Chi? Why don't we escort Young Master Gu Yao back?" The leader suggested politely.
"Sure, thank you, gentlemen."
Ignoring Gu Xing and Gu Chen, the group left arrogantly. Gu Xing was furious, trembling with anger, and eventually, her eyes rolled back.
"Sister—"