Chapter 741: Left in One's Arms, Right in One's Arms

PS: I originally wanted to release a few more chapters, but a few asymptomatic cases popped up here. Getting tested took too long, and I ran out of time.

The crowd had not yet reacted.

The sound of something tearing through the air rang out.

A streak of green light carried the white-robed, graceful Gu Gu Hanyuan down into the center of the field.

He smiled at the corners of his lips as he surveyed the crowd.

At once, voices both respectful and pleasantly surprised rose one after another.

"Young Master Gu."

That was what the vast majority of people called out as they bowed respectfully.

There was also a Hua Wanzi who felt too embarrassed to get close.

"Big Brother Gu."

That was the pleasantly surprised cry of Ding Dang and Bai Bai Axiu.

"Junior Nephew."

From the utterly unremarkable Shi Qing.

As well as Min Rou, who drew startled, questioning glances.

Because Min Rou's tone was overly high-pitched.

Clearly, she too was full of pleasant surprise.

Fortunately, she caught herself in time.

Guiltily and hurriedly, she got her expression back under control.

Gu Gu Hanyuan watched the crowd's varied reactions.

He laughed warmly:

"Everyone, it's been a long time."

After briefly exchanging pleasantries with most of them.

Apart from the insignificant Xiaomenxiao Sect.

The ones most worth noting were Bai Zizai and Shi Xiaocui, who wore scrutinizing gazes.

They were Bai Bai Axiu's grandfather and grandmother.

And both were in the know regarding Bai Bai Axiu's fondness for Gu Gu Hanyuan.

Shi Xiaocui's gaze was more that of one sizing up a future grandson-in-law.

Setting everything else aside for now.

Just his handsome, striking looks and his outstanding, extraordinary bearing.

Were enough to make her unconsciously nod in satisfaction.

Secretly praising her own granddaughter's lofty taste.

Although Bai Zizai did care somewhat about the matter between Gu Gu Hanyuan and Bai Bai Axiu.

What he paid even more attention to was Gu Gu Hanyuan's martial arts, famous across the jianghu.

Bai Zizai had once suffered qi deviation.

Which had made him arrogant and megalomaniacal.

On his little Snow Mountain.

He styled himself "the great hero, great champion, great knight-errant, great grandmaster — first in sword technique, first in hand-to-hand combat, first in internal arts, first in hidden weapons under heaven since ancient times."

In reality, he was nothing more than a mid Grandmaster Stage expert.

Only slightly better than Ding Bu San and Ding Bu Si.

Seeing Gu Gu Hanyuan now.

He immediately felt his hands itch.

He wanted to make a move and test Gu Gu Hanyuan's martial arts.

However, Gu Gu Hanyuan had no interest at the moment in dealing with this old fellow who couldn't see himself clearly.

He turned to the eager Ding Dang and laughed warmly:

"Ding Ding Dang Dang, you've grown even more radiant and charming."

Ding Dang, a flower-like smile blooming on her face, leapt toward Gu Gu Hanyuan.

Ignoring the startled gazes of the others.

She plunged straight into his arms.

In a coquettish voice:

"Big Brother Gu, I missed you so much."

Gu Gu Hanyuan held her and spun her once to dissipate the momentum.

So as not to hurt her.

Yet she had only just given herself to Gu Gu Hanyuan.

When they were forced to part.

For the self-centered Ding Dang.

Being separated was something utterly against her own will.

And so she had piled up a mountain of longing.

Seeing him again now.

Feeling that long-missed warmth.