As the favorite son of the Gu Family,
Gu Yan naturally avoided his mother's interrogation, which was instead taken up by his father.
Lying on his soft bed, Gu Yan recalled the original story details about Ning Qian.
Ning Qian was Xiao Lin's junior sister at Dragon King Mountain. Because Xiao Lin had saved her from fierce beasts when she was young, she had always harbored deep feelings for him.
Xiao Lin had also promised to marry her when they grew up.
Since then, Ning Qian had always considered Xiao Lin her hero, believing he would one day come riding on auspicious clouds to marry her at Dragon King Mountain.
In the original story, when the Night Organization resurfaced, the former Dragon Kings sent Ning Qian down the mountain to assist Xiao Lin.
Then the plot became cliché - the junior sister liked Xiao Lin and held onto his marriage promise, but... she discovered many beautiful women around him.
Disappointed and heartbroken, she had many misunderstandings with Xiao Lin, leading to fierce battles between the senior and junior disciples.
During this time, Ning Qian was deceived by Leng Qingqiu - who suggested that if she killed the women around Xiao Lin, he would return to her side.
Ning Qian believed this and became an antagonist.
However, in the end, she was moved by Xiao Lin's heartfelt reminiscence and returned to his side.
She was redeemed and became part of Xiao Lin's harem, becoming one of his powerful allies!
Later in the story, she broke through her limits during a crisis, not only reaching the peak of the Master realm but also breaking through in her sword cultivation.
Her domineering swordsmanship allowed her to turn the tide, single-handedly killing two sword-wielding members of the Night Organization and reversing the crisis for the protagonist's team.
Although this happened much later in the story, there was no denying that she was a troublesome character.
So...
A playful look appeared in Gu Yan's eyes.
Let me make use of the original plot...
Just then,
A message suddenly appeared in Gu Yan's mind.
[Master, the organization has been initially established]
Hearing Magic Claw's voice, Gu Yan's lips curved into a slight smile. Finally.
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Meanwhile.
At the Leng Family residence.
In the study.
Leng Qingqiu stood by the window, the biting wind gently brushing her face, causing her cheeks to flush slightly pink.
Whether intentional or not, Leng Qingqiu had turned off the lights in the study, and the moonlight falling on her gave her a dreamy, ethereal appearance.
Shangguan Miaoyin stood in the shadows, gazing adoringly at Leng Qingqiu's silhouette.
Master is so beautiful... Master is too gorgeous...
Master~~ Ah~~ I love you so much~~
Leng Qingqiu gripped the windowsill tightly and spoke coldly: "Did he really say that?"
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Miaoyin nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes!"
"That man actually publicly declared you as his lover, Master. What an presumptuous clown."
"He even went on to say many sickeningly sweet things about you, Master, which I just repeated to you."
"Such a delusional man truly makes me laugh!"
"His behavior defies all logic, actually declaring his relationship with you in front of so many factions. Fortunately, I stepped in to resolve the conflict."
"Now neither the Leng Family nor the Gu Family will be suspected of having connections to Night."
After finishing, Shangguan Miaoyin looked expectantly at Leng Qingqiu's back, hoping for praise.
However, unexpectedly,
Leng Qingqiu slowly turned her head, opening her eyes to reveal ancient runes as she looked at Shangguan Miaoyin.
Her voice was calm but sent chills down Shangguan Miaoyin's spine: "Gu Yan is my worldly husband, although it's just part of the plan, but for you to mock and ridicule him in such a contemptuous tone..."
"Could it be... that you're saying I have poor taste?"
Thump!
As if her heart was being squeezed, immense pressure instantly made Shangguan Miaoyin breathless.
!!
She broke out in cold sweat, immediately prostrating herself on the ground, her whole body trembling as she stammered: "N-no... I wouldn't dare..."
Leng Qingqiu withdrew her gaze and said coldly: "What other news?"
Shangguan Miaoyin didn't dare to be presumptuous anymore and carefully replied: "The... the other news is that Dragon King Palace young master Xiao Lin's junior sister has come down from the mountain."
"A young woman called Ning Qian, she came down to help Xiao Lin."
"And... before leaving, she seemed to show some curiosity and interest in Gu Yan."
"She said she looked forward to their next meeting."
At these words,
Whoosh!
A chilling pressure appeared in Shangguan Miaoyin's heart. She forced herself to glance over with her peripheral vision.
She saw what appeared to be a malevolent shadow of evil manifesting around Leng Qingqiu.
"I understand. You may leave."
Leng Qingqiu's ice-cold words reached Shangguan Miaoyin's ears.
The latter swallowed hard and nervously replied while prostrated: "Y-yes, Master, this little Miaoyin takes her leave..."
Whoosh~~
With that, she sank into the shadow space that suddenly opened in the floor.
One second... two seconds... three seconds...
After sensing her subordinate had completely left,
The oppressive atmosphere in the room instantly dissipated.
"Uwah!!"
Leng Qingqiu covered her face and let out an embarrassed ⁄(⁄⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄⁄)⁄ cry, her face turning bright red.
Her voice trembled: "He actually... actually declared me as his lover in front of so many people."
"I really didn't expect that at all."
"And he said so many mushy things!! He's so shameless!"
"Doesn't he know I'm the Night King?! How am I supposed to face my subordinates after this!"
"And he did it in front of his parents too... that bad guy..."
Leng Qingqiu took a deep breath, feeling extremely shy.
She also cursed herself for being so weak.
To actually have her heart racing and face flushing because of Gu Yan's mushy words.
Fortunately, when Shangguan Miaoyin was reporting, she had turned off the lights and opened the window.
Pretending to be affected by the cold wind, though anyone thinking about it would realize -
How could the mighty Night King possibly be vulnerable to cold?
Luckily, her subordinate hadn't noticed her unusual state, as she might have broken character if she had to endure much longer.
However...
Leng Qingqiu thought about Ning Qian whom Shangguan Miaoyin mentioned.
Her expression gradually turned cold.
One after another, why did they all want to get close to Gu Yan?
First Shen Wan'er, then Wang Yulan, then Yan Qingqing, and now Ning Qian.
Although she knew Gu Yan only loved her, but...
Just thinking about women approaching or getting close to Gu Yan made murderous intent rise in her heart.
And those old fools from the Heavenly Demon Sect and the others who criticized Gu Yan, whether for revenge or for Gu Yan's sake.
They all must die!
But... unfortunately.
Killing Ning Qian, the Heavenly Demon Sect young master, and Guo Tianyun of Carefree Mountain now would be too conspicuous and obvious.
This would make everyone direct their suspicious gazes back at the Gu Family.
Then everything Gu Yan had done would be wasted.
So it wouldn't do.
She must wait for the right opportunity, then eliminate all these forces that were at the Gu Family tonight in one fell swoop!