166: It really is you, Sister Xia!

Gu Yuan looked at his Revered Master, then at the feigned grievance of Nether Moon.

He let out a sigh, then reaching left and right, he pulled both women directly into his embrace.

Hmm!?

Dongfang Yingxue and Nether Moon had never expected Gu Yuan to be this bold.

To hug them both at once—how could this guy be so thick-skinned!?

However, just as the two women, faces flushed, were about to push Gu Yuan away, they heard him speak:

"Sigh, don't move. Let me hold you. I suddenly feel so tired..."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yingxue and Nether Moon immediately quieted down.

Listening to Gu Yuan's exhausted voice and remembering the scene with Ye Qingshang just now...

For some reason, a trace of heartache welled up in both of their hearts.

This guy hasn't had it easy either.

Though, he's still a philanderer, nonetheless.

In that moment of hesitation, the thick-skinned Gu Yuan had already pulled them firmly into his arms.

Feeling the soft bodies of the two women and their delicate fragrance, the corners of Gu Yuan's mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

As the saying goes, a woman who acts spoiled has the best luck. Well, in a sense, it's the same for men!

After all, every woman has more or less a glimmer of maternal instinct in her heart.

What Gu Yuan was doing now was intentionally acting miserable to gain sympathy.

Cough, although it was a bit underhanded.

But... regardless of whether a cat is black or white, it's a good cat as long as it catches mice.

Though the method was a bit old-fashioned, it was extremely effective.

Just look... an Empress Qiongyue and a Demon Venerable, the Ruler of the Endless Demon Domain, were both snuggled in his arms like this.

If this scene were told to others, probably no one would dare believe it.

At this moment, the sense of conquest in Gu Yuan's heart reached its peak.

However, Gu Yuan's pride only lasted for a moment.

Soon, Dongfang Yingxue and Nether Moon snapped out of it.

Gu Yuan's current exhaustion was entirely of his own making, wasn't it?

It was hateful that this guy actually used it to play the victim and trick them out of their sympathy.

How loathsome!

Both women were incredibly intelligent and figured it out almost instantly.

So, one on each side, they once again pinched the soft flesh at Gu Yuan's waist.

"Hmph, Rebellious Disciple, do you really think this venerable one is so easily fooled?"

"Pfft, Gu Yuan, I'll let Sister Snow Reflection teach you a good lesson. I'm going to continue repairing the Great Formation~"

Nether Moon chuckled and then pulled away.

She had stayed mainly to see what Gu Yuan would say.

Now that her goal was achieved, she naturally wouldn't stay behind unreasonably.

Besides... her recent actions with Dongfang Yingxue, which felt like they shared a telepathic connection...

This felt very novel to Nether Moon.

Perhaps because of Gu Yuan's existence, the eventual relationship between her and Dongfang Yingxue would become extremely interesting.

"What, has she hooked your soul away? Hmph, Gu Yuan, how many things are there that your Revered Master doesn't know about?"

Seeing Gu Yuan's dazed look, Dongfang Yingxue gave a light hmph and spoke.

"Eh? Where is this strong smell of vinegar coming from? Revered Master, do you smell it?"

Gu Yuan chuckled and sniffed around playfully.

Wu...!

Dongfang Yingxue's pretty face flushed red as she turned her head away, ignoring this Rebellious Disciple.

This man is so wicked, actually daring to tease her. Hmph hmph~

Seeing his Revered Master's cute and dorky side, Gu Yuan felt nothing but pure affection.

So Gu Yuan directly grabbed her small hand and rubbed it a few times.

Then, just as Dongfang Yingxue was about to break free, Gu Yuan whispered:

"Revered Master, I missed you so much..."

Wu... Hearing these words from Gu Yuan, Dongfang Yingxue's heart instantly melted.

Setting everything else aside, how could she not have missed Gu Yuan as well?

Looking at Dongfang Yingxue's evasive gaze, Gu Yuan smiled slightly and pulled her back into his arms.

"Master Baby, don't be jealous anymore. Be good~ In my heart, you are the most important."

Hearing Gu Yuan's words, Dongfang Yingxue's body softened even more.

Leaning on Gu Yuan's shoulder, her beautiful eyes held a trace of haziness.

"I've really fallen for your tricks, you hateful Rebellious Disciple..."

Although she called him a Rebellious Disciple, the tone of Dongfang Yingxue's voice revealed boundless affection.

Master Baby really is cute.

Or rather, the women of this world are actually quite innocent.

Gu Yuan chuckled in his heart, while also becoming more firm in a certain thought.

Yes, that is, he, Gu Yuan, must definitely protect these innocent women well!

..."Bah, hmph. Revered Master... I mean, I need to continue repairing the Great Formation. You, you go away!"

After an unknown amount of time, a refined and ethereal figure let out a soft spit and quickly left the Underwater Ruins.

However, her departing figure seemed somewhat like she was fleeing in panic.

The lingering passion in her eyes and the heat on her exquisite cheeks all indicated that something wonderful must have happened just now.

Gu Yuan looked at his fingers and couldn't help but chuckle.

Revered Master is still too shy; this won't do.

It seems I'll need to "take care" of Master Baby even more in the future.

Gu Yuan shook his head slightly, preparing to head out to find Little Noodle and return to the Jin Mie Cult together.

Speaking of which, the fact that this matter ended quite perfectly was all thanks to Little Noodle.

As for Qing Shang... thinking of the trace of sorrow she showed before leaving, Gu Yuan felt a deep ache in his heart.

Perhaps a temporary separation would allow Qing Shang's emotions to ease.

Otherwise, even if he went to find Qing Shang right now, it probably wouldn't solve any problems.

Later, he would personally make a trip to the Myriad Demon Kingdom.

With the System around anyway, going to the Myriad Demon Kingdom wouldn't be much of a hassle.

Thinking of this, Gu Yuan prepared to leave the Underwater Ruins.

However, just as he was about to leave, a familiar figure appeared before him.

"Sister Xia...? Why are you here... Wait, Sister Xia, all of today's events weren't orchestrated by you, were they?"

Gu Yuan was still a bit puzzled when he saw Xia Gehuang suddenly appear.

But as if realizing something, Gu Yuan gestured helplessly to Xia Gehuang with a look of despair.

Oh? Xia Gehuang, who had originally appeared just to speak with Gu Yuan, immediately became interested upon hearing his words.

"How did you know it was Big Sister's doing? Gu Yuan, I didn't expect you to be so clever!"

No, I was just suspicious, so I said it on a whim.

But I never expected... Sister Xia, it really freaking was you!

Several black lines immediately appeared on Gu Yuan's forehead.

And to top it off, he couldn't even beat Xia Gehuang.

This... is so frustrating!