Chapter 692

She said with a look of worship:

"The *Wu Lin* fires burn in the sky, heroes test their strength; who is the number one hero in the world? Little Li Scholar has the flying dagger. If you ask me, true heroism depends on 'Little Li Flying Dagger' Li Li Xunhuan."

Gu Gu Hanyuan found it somewhat funny; it was rare for a girl to think he was inferior to another man.

And it was Li Li Xunhuan, whom he looked down upon.

In fact, Sun Xiaohong’s reaction was not strange.

While Gu Gu Hanyuan became famous in the world, his reputation for being romantic and sentimental also spread.

After having many confidantes, there would naturally be some side effects.

Many women who only heard his name but never saw him had some complaints while worshipping him.

Sun Xiaohong was one of them.

Moreover, Sun Xiaohong had seen the heroic image of Li Li Xunhuan killing enemies with flying daggers when she was young, so there was inevitably an extra layer of idol filter in her eyes.

More importantly, Sun Xiaohong had just been fascinated by Gu Gu Hanyuan’s handsome appearance, and now she was deliberately breaking free from the fantasies in her heart by using her idol.

The Heavenly Machine Old Man’s face was somewhat strange.

Sun Xiaohong suddenly talking about Li Li Xunhuan didn't match their script.

However, he didn't care too much.

He followed the conversation and said:

"'Little Li Flying Dagger' is a hero, it’s true, but calling him the number one in the world is too much of a boast. I think you are just speaking well of him because you like 'Little Li Flying Dagger'."

Sun Xiaohong huffed coquettishly:

"'Little Li Flying Dagger' is handsome and sentimental; what’s so strange about me liking him?"

As she spoke, her gaze couldn't help but glance at Gu Gu Hanyuan again.

Sun Xiaohong saw Gu Gu Hanyuan laugh and shake his head.

Feeling that the other party did not agree with her point of view, she immediately felt a bit indignant.

She spoke loudly about Li Li Xunhuan’s heroic deeds.

Whether it was when and where he broke some conspiracy, or when and where he killed some black-market titan.

In short, she was blowing things out of proportion.

It made even the Heavenly Secret Old Man pause in surprise.

Gu Gu Hanyuan looked at Sun Xiaohong, who was acting temperamental, with some amusement.

He indeed did not agree with Sun Xiaohong’s point of view, but Sun Xiaohong had clearly misunderstood the point.

Li Li Xunhuan in his youth was indeed worthy of being called a handsome man.

After all, the third-place scholar (Li Tanhua) was almost always chosen based on who was the best-looking.

The Li family having seven imperial scholars and three third-place scholars in one household was proof of their family’s level of attractiveness.

However, over the past ten years.

Li Li Xunhuan was no longer that handsome and dashing third-place scholar.

As the saying goes, appearance stems from the heart.

Li Li Xunhuan, tormented by illness, guilt, and self-reproach, was full of sorrow between his brows.

Wrinkles and white hair had gradually crept onto his face.

His handsome appearance was long gone, and he looked just like an ordinary middle-aged man.

Perhaps that world-weary uncle temperament could attract some young girls.

As for whether Li Li Xunhuan was a hero, that was a matter of opinion.

The Heavenly Secret Old Man was left stunned today by Sun Xiaohong’s unpredictable behavior.

He said with annoyance:

"Li Li Xunhuan is affectionate? I think he is heartless. Ten years ago, for the sake of his sworn brother, he actually gave away the woman he loved. Tell me, how affectionate is he?"

Sun Xiaohong huffed coquettishly:

"That is because the Young Master Li Li Tanhua is affectionate and righteous. What is hateful is that sworn brother of his; knowing full well that Li Li Xunhuan and Lin Lin Shiyin were childhood sweethearts and had long since pledged their love, he still snatched away someone else's wife and someone else's house. Truly shameless!"

The audience listening to the storytelling below cheered.

Just then, several people in the front row were kicked over.

A wild laugh rang out.

A long-bearded man was seen walking out from the crowd.

However, the real protagonist was not him.

There were two others beside him.

One was nodding and bowing, clearly just an errand boy.

The other was a child of about ten, with spirited eyes, a pretty face, and a red cloak trimmed with white rabbit fur, looking like a carved jade red boy.

Perhaps because of his young age, he looked androgynous, yet unexpectedly exquisite and cute.

It was a pity that the slightly fierce look in his eyes ruined the overall impression.

The arrogant entrance drew sidelong glances.

Gu Gu Hanyuan saw the main person arrive, and the curve of his lips grew a bit wider.

That child was none other than Long Long Xiaoyun, the child of Long Long Xiaoyun and Lin Lin Shiyin.

However, Gu Gu Hanyuan felt a bit strange in his heart at this moment.

A normal person seeing Long Long Xiaoyun’s gloomy and fierce appearance would probably only feel disgust.

Yet Gu Gu Hanyuan was very appreciative of this porcelain doll-like Long Long Xiaoyun.

As the saying goes, if a person isn't ruthless, they can't stand firm.

In troubled times, benevolence and morality are the most useless things.

The correct approach is to use benevolence and morality as one's own weapon.

It is a pity that Long Long Xiaoyun had not learned it well.

Displaying ruthlessness on the surface is the lowest strategy; how could it compare to Long Long Xiaoyun, who hides in the shadows like a poisonous snake?

"How bold, daring to make up nonsense about Fourth Master Long..."

That lackey-like Ba Ying was the first to make trouble.

The long-bearded man beside him, Zhang Zhang Xiaoyi, sneered, looking like someone watching a dead man.

However, Sun Xiaohong was not afraid in the slightest.

She even feigned surprise and said:

"Where did I make up nonsense? I was clearly telling the truth."

The Heavenly Secret Old Man shook his head and said:

"Xiaohong, you don't understand. You said someone's father is shameless and said someone's mother had an old flame with another man. Of course, they can't listen to that."

Sun Xiaohong said with a look of sudden realization:

"So this child is Long Long Xiaoyun's son? No wonder he has such a fierce look; Long Long Xiaoyun truly knows how to teach his child."

Long Long Xiaoyun was furious and shouted:

"A-Ying, cut out the tongue of that gossiping stinky girl!"

Ba Ying said fawningly:

"Young Master, don't worry, I will go right now."

Having said that, he walked toward Sun Xiaohong with a ferocious expression, knife in hand.

Sun Xiaohong’s face was full of fear, but her spirited, bright eyes were extremely cunning.

Clearly, the fear on her face was completely faked.

Just as Sun Xiaohong was about to ask her grandfather for help.

Ba Ying’s legs went soft, and he fell flat on his face.

Sun Xiaohong was immediately amused and teased:

"Why such a grand gesture all of a sudden? No need, no need."

Her gaze, however, fell on a very familiar teacup beside Ba Ying’s leg.

Her beautiful eyes shone as she looked toward Gu Gu Hanyuan’s direction.

— Author's Notes —

PS: A bonus chapter for the generous reward from the tough guy of the desert.