120: Xun'er: Do you think this can make Gu Fei

“He actually refused directly?”

Hearing Gu Fei’s reply, Huo Zhi, who was sitting at the adjacent table, showed a look of surprise.

Her bright eyes, which were originally as calm as a deep pool, rippled faintly.

At the same time, a sense of inexplicable loss welled up in Huo Zhi’s heart.

Originally, she was quite dissatisfied with this “marriage proposal” arranged by the Elders of her Clan; how could a woman eagerly pursue a man to marry her?

Moreover, she prided herself on her excellent talent, and she simply didn’t think much of ordinary men.

However, regarding Gu Fei, she now had some different emotions.

Of course, this difference, at first, was only due to Gu Fei’s terrifying Cultivation talent and his method of being able to achieve Fusion with multiple types of Heavenly Flames, and only finally was it Gu Fei’s refusal.

Huo Zhi was a strong-willed woman; within the Yan Clan, although she wasn’t at the very top—there were still some who were on par with her—not a single person had ever caught her eye.

Now, when she finally found someone she could look up to, that person didn’t think much of her.

“Excellent! Gu Fei truly won’t want this Yan Clan woman…”

Unlike Huo Zhi, Xun'er, who was sitting at the table opposite her, instantly broke into a bright smile, and then Xun'er provocatively glanced at Huo Zhi.

It seemed she was mocking Huo Zhi, laughing that even if she threw herself at him, no man would want her.

“Hmph…”

Xun'er’s provocative gaze was caught by Huo Zhi, stirring Huo Zhi’s competitive spirit.

“Since you think Gu Fei won’t marry me, then I’ll just have to try and win him over…”

Huo Zhi made a decision in her heart; this decision wasn’t solely due to competing with Xun'er, but also partly because of Gu Fei.

At this moment, everyone at the banquet fell into a brief silence because of Gu Fei’s reply.

That Elder Huo Yao of the Yan Clan had an awkward expression on his Face.

Although Gu Fei’s words were just expressing his inner thoughts, for the people of the Yan Clan, it was no less than being directly slapped in the Face.

They had traveled thousands of miles to propose marriage, only to be directly rejected, and they didn’t know how to salvage the situation.

“Young Master Gu Fei, today is only our first meeting. In the future, with more contact, perhaps your thoughts will change…”

“How about we give each other some time to get to know each other…”

Just as Gu Lie was about to speak to ease the atmosphere, Huo Zhi suddenly stood up.

At this moment, all of Huo Zhi’s previous displeasure vanished from her Face; she displayed the unique vitality and enthusiasm of an eighteen-year-old girl.

A youthful aura radiated from her!

“What’s wrong with this woman?”

Listening to Huo Zhi’s reply, Gu Fei couldn’t help but frown, feeling a bit strange.

Am I really that charming?

This is only our first meeting, okay? Is she already acting like she must marry me?

“Indeed, I think Young Miss Huo Zhi’s personality is quite compatible with Gu Fei…”

A Gu Clan Elder nodded, clearly, in this setting, Huo Zhi behaved gracefully and showed sincerity.

At this moment, more than half of the Gu Clan Elders highly approved of this marriage.

The union of the Prodigies of the two Clans, in the eyes of these old folks, was very suitable.

“This girl Huo Zhi is still so reckless…”

Elder Huo Yao’s expression was somewhat serious; Huo Zhi’s actions, to put it bluntly, were like shamelessly begging someone to marry her.

If she were to be directly rejected by Gu Fei again, the Yan Clan would likely lose all Face this time.

“Gu Fei, matters of marriage are hard to predict, so don’t make a decision too early…”

“Consider it carefully!”

A voice resounded from the top of the main hall, and everyone’s gaze turned in unison; it was Gu Yuan, the Clan Chief of the Gu Clan, who was seated at the head of the hall.

This person was Gu Fei’s former father-in-law; last time, when Gu Fei wanted to divorce Xun'er, Gu Yuan said similar words to today.

He really is good at mediating disputes!

Although Gu Yuan did not exude any pressure at this time, it was precisely this calm demeanor that compelled everyone in the hall to be solemn.

Gu Yuan’s prestige was not only because he was the Gu Clan Chief, but more so because of his terrifying Cultivation, which surpassed everyone else’s.

Gu Lie also knew the implications; Gu Yuan’s words were to preserve the Face of the Yan Clan delegation.

“Child, since the Yan Clan is full of sincerity, you should at least spend some time with Huo Zhi for now!”

Gu Lie advised Gu Fei, who was beside him.

Originally, Gu Fei had gathered his courage this time not to listen to Gu Yuan’s words.

But now that his grandfather Gu Lie had spoken, he nodded and agreed for the time being.

Anyway, agreeing this time wasn’t actually about forming a marriage contract; after the banquet, he could always find a reason to refuse the matter.

“Haha, young people, after spending more time together, perhaps feelings will develop!”

Elder Huo Yao’s hanging heart finally relaxed; at least, at this banquet, the Gu Clan had managed to save the Yan Clan’s Face.

As for whether this matter would succeed, it would depend on whether Huo Zhi had the ability.

“How could Father mediate like this?”

Seeing things develop to this point, Xun'er’s Face was very unsightly.

She complained in her heart about her father, Gu Yuan.

If it weren’t for Gu Yuan speaking up, perhaps this matter would have ended there, but now, with Huo Zhi continuing to stay in the Ancient World, the outcome of the matter was unknown.

Next, the banquet continued, and Huo Zhi actively came to Gu Fei’s side.

In terms of figure and appearance, Huo Zhi was definitely a rare beauty, and she also carried a mysterious aura, which made the other younger generations of the Gu Clan very envious.

“Young Master Gu Fei, a drink?”

Huo Zhi raised her wine glass to Gu Fei, extending her arm, her demeanor graceful and poised.

Her beautiful Face revealed a mysterious charm, making one unconsciously want to explore and unveil that mysterious veil.

“Young Miss Huo Zhi, please!”

Gu Fei raised his wine glass and didn’t say much, which made Huo Zhi feel slightly awkward.

“I heard that Young Master Gu Fei also has considerable achievements in the Dao of Alchemists; Alchemists like you, who are proficient in alchemy and yet don’t neglect Cultivation, are too few…”

Even though she was being met with indifference, Huo Zhi continued to find topics of conversation.

Gu Fei politely responded with a few words.

“Hmph!”

Watching Huo Zhi and Gu Fei chatting, Xun'er was extremely angry, especially when Huo Zhi returned her a look midway through.

That look was exactly the same as the one Xun'er had given Huo Zhi provocatively earlier; now it was being returned.

“Do you think this will make Brother Gu Fei change his mind…” Xun'er clenched her small fist, drinking her wine in silence.

Although other young men from the Gu Clan came to chat with her, she ignored them all.

Finally, Xun'er painstakingly endured until the end of the banquet, then she found her father alone.

“Father, why did you stop Gu Fei just now? Wasn’t it good that he refused?”

Xun'er spoke with a wronged expression.

“Xun'er, for Gu Fei, Huo Zhi of the Yan Clan is indeed a good match… Are you saying that even now, you still want to get back together with him?”

Gu Yuan said, frowning slightly.