The affairs at Bai Yangping's home were finally concluded.
Bai Yangping's family was immensely grateful to Gu Qianying and Bai Yufeng, seeing them off at the door.
Li Cuihua, with tears streaming down her face, held Gu Qianying's hands tightly, unwilling to let her go. "If you have the chance in the future, please visit my home often. If it weren't for you today, how could my son have regained his senses?"
Li Chongshan also wiped away tears, "Yes! Yes! You are truly a good girl."
Gu Qianying was momentarily speechless. If she hadn't known her purpose for being there, she would have been deeply moved.
However, being able to help Bai Wenshan recover from his illness did put Gu Qianying's mind at ease.
In this world, there were many who suffered.
To help them cast aside their pain and return to peace was also a form of cultivation.
Bai Yangping wanted to escort them further. "Why don't I see you off?"
Bai Yufeng, overcome with jealousy, simply pulled Gu Qianying away, creating distance between himself and Bai Yangping. "There's no need. You stay home and take good care of your brother."
Gu Qianying gave an awkward smile. "We're truly sorry, our carriage is just outside."
Bai Yangping smiled gently. "Very well, very well. Then I shall not see you off any further."
"It's best if you don't."
Bai Yufeng left a cold remark and decisively pulled Gu Qianying away, directly putting her into the carriage.
As soon as Bai Yufeng got into the carriage, he quickly instructed the coachman outside, "Hurry up and go, don't just stand there."
The coachman flicked the reins, galloping towards the southwest.
Gu Qianying glared at him with annoyance. "Your temperament is truly unfathomable."
Bai Yufeng's eyes held a distant gaze. "If my thoughts were so easily discovered by you, then I would have to be wary of you from now on."
Gu Qianying curled her lips and simply shook her head.
To argue further with Bai Yufeng would only lead to spitting blood or dying of anger, and she didn't want to trouble herself.
Among the ten people on her list, Gu Qianying had already dealt with three.
The next one was the fourth person on the list, named Bai Lu.
Gu Qianying had only heard this name before but was not familiar with the person.
So, she asked Bai Yufeng, "What kind of person is this person usually?"
Bai Yufeng remained silent for a long time.
After a considerable pause, he suddenly told Gu Qianying, "Give up this mission, and I can give you anything you desire. You don't need to expend so much effort on these meaningless things."
He had no intention of deceiving her; his eyes conveyed sincerity.
Gu Qianying felt a touch of surprise and inexplicably said, "Why do you always ask me to give up? The progress is almost halfway, and you are about to become the clan leader. Don't you want that?"
In Gu Qianying's opinion, Bai Yufeng's appearance, spiritual power, and status made him the ideal candidate for clan leader.
With such a good opportunity, she truly couldn't understand why Bai Yufeng repeatedly asked her to give up; it was truly perplexing.
Bai Yufeng did not wish to say more, directly bypassing any explanation, his eyes fixed on Gu Qianying, and he pressed, "If I ask you to give up, will you agree or not?"
Gu Qianying's gaze deepened, and she simply turned her head away, without a second thought, directly replying, "I will not agree. I have worked so hard, why should I give up just because you say so?"
"I am not like you!"
Bai Yufeng was inexplicably retorted, showing his displeasure.
He was about to try and stop her again.
Unexpectedly, Gu Qianying looked up, her eyes flashing with a peculiar light.
"If you ask me to give up again, I won't be polite."
Bai Yufeng restrained his expression, only able to raise an eyebrow and give up persuading Gu Qianying.
"I have already promised you that I will do anything for you. Why won't you give up?"
Gu Qianying remained silent, crossing her arms and glaring sideways at Bai Yufeng.
Bai Yufeng sighed and could only begin to explain Bai Lu's identity. "This person is from the Sheng Yu family, and her status is equal to mine, with no distinction. She is the daughter of my third uncle."
"In the family, she is known as talented and beautiful, and among women, her reputation is renowned."
Having been with Bai Yufeng for so long, this was the first time Gu Qianying had heard him praise someone.
She felt a strange pang of bitterness and merely chuckled, "It seems this person is truly outstanding, even you can praise her."
Bai Yufeng showed a strange expression.
"What's wrong?"
Gu Qianying quickly regained her composure, waved her hand, "It's nothing. Young Master, please continue. If one wants to accomplish something, one must know the whole picture. I dare not be negligent."
Bai Yufeng raised his eyebrows slightly and continued to speak about this person.
"She is very active and unlike most women who focus on raising children and do not handle family affairs. She often appears in the Sheng Yu family, managing various banquets."
"She is also the right-hand person of the former clan leader."
At this point, Bai Yufeng paused slightly and looked towards Gu Qianying, smiling and saying, "Besides your excellent martial arts, do you have any other talents?"
"To pass her test, you must have extraordinary talent. She most admires talented people, regardless of status or gender. As long as you can achieve it, her vote is secured."
Gu Qianying listened quietly and fell into thought.
When it came to talent!
She was by no means ordinary.
She decided to investigate personally and see what kind of woman this was.
Two days later.
There was a banquet at the Sheng Yu family.
This banquet was held in the family's grand hall, and not many people were invited, with only one person seen every few steps.
However, the banquet was incredibly lively.
Every three steps, the sound of silk and bamboo music could be heard, and every five steps, several women would dance gracefully. Their movements were soft, and their presence on the ground was like celestial maidens, captivating to behold.
Gu Qianying accompanied Bai Yufeng.
Along the way, she endured the gazes of many, most of which were unfriendly. Gu Qianying paid them no mind, merely using her fan to subtly cover her face as she followed.
As they reached the center of the banquet, she finally saw the woman.
Bai Lu's posture was very dignified, her face very gentle, and her smile bloomed like a flower.
Behind her were two other women.
While they could be considered sisters, Gu Qianying saw them as mere hangers-on to Bai Lu.
Upon seeing Bai Yufeng arrive, Bai Lu quickly stepped forward to greet him with elegant courtesy.
"Young Master, it has been a long time since you attended a banquet. This is truly a pleasant surprise."
She then noticed Gu Qianying, still wearing a faint smile. "Is this the guest you invited?"
Bai Yufeng pulled Gu Qianying to his side and explained to Bai Lu.
"This is the female tutor by my side. Her learning is extraordinary. I know that today's banquet is prepared by you again, and I expect there will be some things to avoid. Therefore, I brought this person to shield me a little."
As he finished speaking, Bai Lu's gaze shifted to Gu Qianying again, but the meaning behind it had changed.
As expected, when Gu Qianying was introduced as a person of learning, Bai Lu became much more enthusiastic.
"So that's how it is. That's truly excellent. Tonight will be lively," Bai Lu said with a laugh.