Chapter 61: Do You Think You''re Past Your Prime?


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    Gu Fei mercilessly rejected her request again and again. Even someone with the thickest skin would feel embarrassed at this point. Nn Yanran, who was never the mostposed to begin with, bit her lip, feeling deeply ufortable under the gaze of familiar faces around her.


    Nn Yanran feels uneasy, Emotion Value +80


    However, Gu Fei was her only hope for saving her grandfather. She couldn''t afford to lose her temper with him, so she simply looked at him with a pitiful expression.


    But Gu Fei remained unfazed, his face calm as he continued chatting andughing with those around him. He didn''t even spare her another nce. Feeling utterly ignored, Nn Yanran, now deeply embarrassed, scrunched her face in frustration and quickly fled the banquet hall.


    Yun Yun still sat quietly in her ce, not having moved a muscle. She gently swirled the crimson wine in her ss, her cool and delicate face appearing even more flushed in the reflection of the red liquid.


    Nn Yanran, like a butterfly, fluttered over and fell directly into Yun Yun''s embrace. She lifted her flushed face, eyes slightly reddened, and with her lips tightly pressed together, she looked utterly aggrieved.


    "Master, no matter how humble I made myself, Young Master Gu Fei refused to help. What should I do?" she murmured, her eyes full of disappointment.


    Seeing Nn Yanran in such a state, Yun Yun felt a deep pang of sorrow. She took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and made a decision. Yun Yun resolved to ask Gu Fei personally, fulfilling her duty as a master for her disciple.


    At the banquet, just as the guests were exchanging drinks, a battle suddenly broke out in the sky above the imperial capital. Gu Fei nced around and noticed that Jia Xing Tian had disappeared long ago. After pondering for a moment, he realized that Jia Xing Tian had probably discovered that Hai Bodong was still alive and couldn''t resist fighting him.


    In the dark night sky, several beams of light shot across like meteors. Everyone was drawn to the intense battle and went to watch. The battle seemed to be taking ce near the imperial mausoleum, a usually secluded area of the capital. Yet tonight, it had suddenly be the battleground for two Dou Emperor experts.


    In the sky, two massive orbs of light- one white and one yellow-emitted terrifying auras. Within these light orbs, the silhouettes of two figures could be seen, shing with each other. Every time the light orbs collided, a fierce wave of energy rippled outwards, turning the dark night over the mausoleum into a scene as bright as day.


    The white light orb carried an incredibly cold aura, freezing the moisture in the air into solid ice with every surge of energy. In contrast, the yellow light orb exuded a sense of solidity and steadiness, akin to the earth itself.


    "Haha, old man of ice, I didn''t expect that after all these years, your power would actually decline! Back in the day, your ice attacks were something I had to fear. But now, they''ve lost much of their bite," a loud, elderly voiceughed from within the yellow light orb after another fierce sh.


    "Hmph, old monster, you haven''t made much progress either over the years. Given your age, it seems your time is running out. If you don''t break through soon, your life will reach its limit. When that happens, without your protection, the Jia Ma Imperial Family won''t be sofortable anymore!" The figure in the white light orb retorted coldly.


    "Is that... could it be the Ice Emperor?" someone in the crowd mentioned this once- renowned figure of the Jia Ma Empire, causing everyone to look fearful. No one had expected the Ice Emperor, long thought dead, to not only be alive but to be able to fight evenly with Jia Lao.


    While the two fighters enjoyed their battle, Gu Fei had no interest in watching them. Seeing that most of the guests had already left, he took the Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin back to the pce. He had noticed Little Fairy Doctor''s gloomy mood early on, so he decided to leave the banquet early.


    During this time, the Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin had been enjoying a life of luxury, something they had never experienced before. Both of them were very happy. After sending them back to their rooms and saying goodnight, Gu Fei returned alone to the room Jia Xing Tian had prepared for him.


    As he entered, he noticed a beautiful figure outside his door. "Come in," he said. With his soul sense, Gu Fei had already epassed the entire pce, so he knew someone was following him and that it was Yun Yun. With a wave of his hand, the door opened on its own.


    "Gu Fei, we meet again. I didn''t expect to see you in the imperial capital," Yun Yun said as she stood at the doorway, still wearing the elegant evening gown that made her look both noble and alluring. She looked at Gu Fei with aplicated expression.


    "You saw me at the banquet earlier, didn''t you? Why didn''t youe over to say hello? Or do you think our acquaintance is something to be ashamed of?" Gu Fei teased as he looked at Yun


    Yun.


    He had already received a system notification earlier and had sensed Yun Yun''s presence outside the banquet hall. However, this woman had stayed outside drinking alone, unwilling toe in and greet him.


    Yun Yun feels flustered, Emotion Value +100


    "No, I just thought that it was a gathering for young people," Yun Yun exined, her cheeks turning slightly red as she scrambled to rify, surprised that Gu Fei had noticed her.


    "Why, Sect Leader Yun Yun, do you think you''re past your prime?" Gu Fei raised an eyebrow, a faint smile ying on his lips as he continued to joke.


    "Gu Fei, do you really think that?"


    Yun Yun feels disappointed, Emotion Value +100


    Yun Yun''s expression dimmed, a touch of sadness crossing her usually warm eyes. It was clear she cared deeply about Gu Fei''s opinion.


    "Hehe, I was just joking!" Seeing her take his words seriously, Gu Fei quickly smiled and exined, "How could those young girlspare to you? In my eyes, your beauty and grace are like a celestial being descending to the moon."


    And it was true. Yun Yun''s experience and poise far surpassed those young girls. Every time she appeared, the maturity and elegance she naturally exuded could capture everyone''s


    attention.


    Yun Yun feels both embarrassed and shy, Emotion Value +100


    After saying this, Gu Fei continued, "You''re here because of Nn Yanran, aren''t you?"


    Still feeling a mix of emotions from the earlier joke and Gu Fei''spliment, Yun Yun nced at him with a hint of resentment before lightly biting her lip and hesitating. "Gu Fei, please help Yanran. I know you''ve already helped me a lot, and I know this request is excessive, but... if Yanran''s grandfather dies, she''ll be devastated..."


    She had watched Yanran grow up and genuinely wanted the best for her. Seeing Yanran so heartbroken, Yun Yun couldn''t bear it.


    "Since you''ve asked, I''ll help this time," Gu Fei said after staring at Yun Yun for a moment before nodding in agreement to help.