Chapter 126

Huang Rong might not have been very willing to admit it in her heart before, but now that she saw Gu Gu Hanyuan mention the two girls he had been protecting earlier.

Perhaps because she had taken the initiative to have more contact with him.

And because their relationship had become closer, her jealousy immediately flared up.

"Isn't Young Master Gu worried that we might encounter Xixia warriors again after you leave?"

Huang Rong was truly worthy of being Huang Rong; this ability to adapt to circumstances was indeed impressive.

She was clearly jealous, yet the reason she found was completely flawless.

Upon hearing Huang Rong's words, Gu Gu Hanyuan hesitated for a moment before taking a jade pendant from his bosom and handing it to her.

Huang Rong was somewhat stunned by Gu Gu Hanyuan's act of giving her the jade pendant.

She subconsciously glanced at Guo Fu.

She didn't expect that Guo Fu was also looking at her at this moment, and the two suddenly locked eyes.

Huang Rong thought to herself: "Oh no."

Guo Fu was also thinking gloomily in her heart: As expected, Brother Gu feels for Mother...

Just as Huang Rong intended to refuse immediately, Gu Gu Hanyuan explained:

"This is a 'Heart-Link Pendant,' and I have another one on me. Within a hundred miles, as long as you input internal energy, I can sense it. If Lady Guo senses danger, use it to notify me, and I will arrive in the shortest possible time."

Listening to Gu Gu Hanyuan's explanation, Huang Rong felt her heart tremble slightly.

31 Both "heart-link" and "arriving in the shortest possible time."

How could she not overthink it?

She could feel Gu Gu Hanyuan's intentions and concern even more.

Huang Rong's hand took the "Heart-Link Pendant" completely out of her own control before she realized what she had done.

Sure enough, Guo Fu was staring at the "Heart-Link Pendant" in her hand again, her expression somewhat inexplicable.

To cover up her panic and guilt, Huang Rong feigned curiosity and asked:

"So magical? Where did you get it?"

"The Xianxia Sect."

Gu Gu Hanyuan appeared unwilling to say more.

In reality, this "Heart-Link Pendant" was exchanged for 1000 villain points, and he shifted the blame onto the Xianxia Sect, which he had mentioned to Huang Rong before.

It wasn't that Gu Gu Hanyuan didn't want to exchange more for the women he had intimate relationships with.

It was just that the sensing range of this "Heart-Link Pendant" was too short, making it truly useless.

If he were to exchange for a "Heart-Link Pendant" with a longer sensing range, the price would be too exorbitant, and he couldn't afford it.

He would have to wait until later.

As soon as Huang Rong heard the name of the Xianxia Sect, she knew what was going on.

She even felt a bit more shaken in her heart.

On the night he last mentioned the Xianxia Sect, he had kissed her forehead.

However, facing Guo Fu's gaze at this moment, Huang Rong felt that this "Heart-Link Pendant" was somewhat burning to the touch.

"This 'Heart-Link Pendant' should be given to Fu'er instead."

Huang Rong, who said this, found that while she felt relieved, there was more reluctance in her heart.

Gu Gu Hanyuan did not grant Huang Rong's wish, shaking his head in refusal:

"Sister Fu is simple and honest in her actions, and she has little Jianghu experience. Lady Guo, you should keep it. That way, I can be a bit more at ease."

This was also reasonable, and even Huang Rong could not refuse.

Guo Fu ultimately cared more about Gu Gu Hanyuan's thoughts and did not want to be disliked by him again.

She was also willing to bow her head for the sake of the person she loved.

She frankly persuaded Huang Rong:

"Mother, you should keep it. Don't make Brother Gu worry anymore."

Guo Fu's words surprised Huang Rong.

For the sake of her Brother Gu, she was completely unlike her usual arrogant and willful self.

For a moment, she didn't know whether to feel gratified or sad.

However, Huang Rong was still persuaded by the two.

After accepting the "Heart-Link Pendant," she only felt it was slightly warm in her palm.

Seeing this, Gu Gu Hanyuan revealed a satisfied smile:

"Since Lady Guo has accepted the 'Heart-Link Pendant,' I can go save people with peace of mind. If any unexpected situation arises, do not hesitate, and do not worry; I will definitely return in time."

Listening to Gu Gu Hanyuan's renewed promise, the two women were moved once again.

After Gu Gu Hanyuan left, the atmosphere among the five suddenly became awkward.

Although Huang Rong tried her best to pretend to converse normally with Guo Fu.

Guo Fu was also trying her best to cooperate.

But both had things on their minds, and the conversation was quite disjointed.

Although Wang Wang Yuyan found the subtle atmosphere between the two and Gu Gu Hanyuan a bit strange, she didn't overthink it.

After all, no one would think that the world-renowned Huang Rong would have any relationship with the rising star Gu Gu Hanyuan.

Even if there was any attention, it was focused on Guo Fu.

Treating her as Gu Gu Hanyuan's confidante.

As for the atmosphere between Duan Yu and Tang Tang Lian, it was even more awkward.

Because Tang Tang Lian had been glaring at Duan Yu with hatred.

Yet Duan Yu knew he was at fault and had no room for defense, so he could only silently endure it in the corner.

Gu Gu Hanyuan quickly located A'Zhu and A'Bi through his divine sense.

With a flick of his sword, he killed all the Xixia warriors who were escorting them.

The two girls looked at Gu Gu Hanyuan with pleasant surprise.

They had thought they were trapped and would have to face humiliation.

Yet they were saved by Gu Gu Hanyuan, who had descended from the sky.

A'Zhu had already developed a favorable impression of Gu Gu Hanyuan at the Apricot Grove, and after being saved, her eyes were brimming with admiration.

A'Bi was not as quick-witted as A'Zhu, but she was even more grateful to Gu Gu Hanyuan.

Her favorability was also high, but at this moment, there was not a hint of romantic feeling.

Gu Gu Hanyuan was not in a hurry about this; Southern Murong Fu would send A'Bi to him sooner or later.

Gu Gu Hanyuan untied the two girls.

The faint physical contact made A'Zhu somewhat excited, and she spoke first:

"Many thanks, Young Master Gu. Why are you here?"

"I encountered Young Master Duan and Miss Wang, and from them, I learned the sequence of events. This is the antidote for the 'Sorrowful Breeze'."

After neutralizing the poison for the two girls, he continued to explain:

"After returning to the Apricot Grove, I tracked them all the way and discovered that they had split into two groups, so I came here first. Fortunately, I rescued you both; otherwise, if you had been transported to Xixia, it would have been beyond my reach."

Hearing Gu Gu Hanyuan's words, the two girls felt a chill in their hearts.

They dared not imagine what their fate would have been if they had truly been sent to Xixia.

Their gratitude toward Gu Gu Hanyuan increased even more.

"Since you are both fine, I will go save the members of the Northern Beggar Sect now."

Although the two girls were somewhat regretful that Gu Gu Hanyuan had to leave, they could understand.

They watched him leave in silence.

However, they saw Gu Gu Hanyuan turn back before he had even taken two steps.

"I'd better take you both with me; it would be disastrous if you encountered any accidents."

Hearing Gu Gu Hanyuan's words, the two girls were surprised and deeply moved at the same time.

Because they had never had anyone who cared about them so much in their daily lives.

Even A'Bi looked at Gu Gu Hanyuan with a different meaning in her eyes at this moment.

But they also knew that taking two more people would certainly be inconvenient for moving around.

A'Bi refused:

"Young Master Gu, you should go save the others first; taking us will definitely drag you down."

Gu Gu Hanyuan smiled comfortingly at the two girls:

"What drag? How difficult is it for my light-body technique to carry two slender and slim girls? I will have to offend you, please don't take offense."

As he spoke, Gu Gu Hanyuan gathered the two girls into his arms and began to run with his light-body technique.