As the situation on the field shifted dramatically, Gu Qianying's heart trembled. These people were aggressive, and no one knew what they would do, which meant trouble was brewing. She had initially thought that with the appearance of the Great Elder of Qingshan, Bai Yufeng, who had always stood firmly by her side, would be moved. Like Bai Yangping and the other two, he would directly defect, pushing Gu Qianying into a desperate situation.
However, that was not the case. Bai Yufeng had not moved an inch since the beginning, still standing resolutely in front of Gu Qianying. His impatient gaze swept across the surroundings, his anger boiling. Bai Yufeng's parents were also present. With the Great Elder of Qingshan having intervened, if Bai Yufeng persisted, not only would the position of patriarch of the Shengyu family be out of reach, but even surviving within the family would become difficult.
His parents pleaded repeatedly, "My son, don't be so impulsive for this vixen." "Hurry over! The Great Elder of Qingshan has already said that this woman is just an outsider, and you don't need to go to such lengths. Within our family, you have brothers and sisters, as well as your parents. How can you bear to oppose us?"
Bai Yufeng's father's face had turned as black as could be. He had always known his son was rebellious, but today was different. With the Great Elder of Qingshan presiding, who dared to act recklessly? "You rebellious son, are you trying to kill us old folks? How dare you oppose the Great Elder of Qingshan!"
The Great Elder of Qingshan sat among them. Bai Yufeng was, after all, the strongest among the younger generation, and he could not allow him to fall into depravity. The Great Elder of Qingshan's aged voice arose, "Bai Yufeng, a woman is but a piece of clothing, easily replaced. How can you be so foolish? To oppose us all, in your current state, you cannot bear the consequences."
Bai Yufeng had always detested their hypocritical faces. Before the Great Elder of Qingshan could finish speaking, he decisively refused. "Enough nonsense. This person is my woman. Anyone who might want to kill my woman is opposing me. Today, with me here, no one will dare to make a move!"
Bai Yufeng's mother immediately burst into tears, "How can you be so foolish? What woman or no woman? There are plenty of women in the world, can't you just pick one?"
Seeing that they still didn't understand, Bai Yufeng sneered, casually pulled her closer, and embraced the soft figure before him. A hint of affection flickered in Bai Yufeng's eyes as he stared intently at Gu Qianying. "A woman? Even if all the women in this world stood before me, I wouldn't deign to look at them, because this woman is the one I love."
The one I love! These four words startled everyone present. Bai Yufeng, such a cold and sinister figure who killed without a trace, actually had someone he loved? And Gu Qianying, the person involved, was also quite shocked. She blinked her eyes in a panic, those four words like stones hitting her, leaving her stunned and her mind in a haze. By the time she regained her senses, Gu Qianying's cheeks were flushed red, her brain burning and chaotic.
Bai Yufeng's eyes conveyed deep emotion. Seeing Gu Qianying's appearance, he let out a light, untimely chuckle. He placed his hand over Gu Qianying's lips, "Your face is so red, truly befitting the description of 'delicately beautiful'." Gu Qianying almost bit her tongue and retreated backward in a fluster. "Are you crazy? How can you make up such lies?" Bai Yufeng smirked coldly, "I wouldn't deign to lie!" Gu Qianying was immediately startled, but dared not ask further questions.
At this moment, the people on the field were filled with unease. This was their pride and joy, being seduced by a vixen like Gu Qianying. How could they tolerate it? It was a ripple that stirred a thousand waves. The insults from everyone were incessant. "You wretched creature, how dare you seduce my son? What kind of skill do you have? It's truly disgusting." "Get out of our family immediately! Otherwise, we will never let you go today." "Kill this woman, she seduced our eldest young master, she must have ulterior motives. Take her to the pig cage, dismember her, and tear her into five pieces."
The more these people spoke, the uglier their words became. Bai Yufeng's mother wept tears of sorrow, wiping her eyes as she nearly fainted. Bai Yufeng's heart remained unmoved, and he worried about Gu Qianying. He quickly raised his hand and covered Gu Qianying's ears. His voice, unusually gentle, said, "Don't listen. These fools know nothing. I'll teach them a lesson for you later and avenge you!"
Gu Qianying was unable to think, only staring blankly at Bai Yufeng. But looking at the expression in his eyes, a strange feeling inexplicably surged within her. The clamor on the field did not cease, and everyone deeply resented Gu Qianying, blaming her for all the faults. However, once Bai Yufeng set his mind on something, he would never give up.
Seeing that Bai Yufeng was unyielding, the Great Elder of Qingshan felt extremely regretful. He tentatively said, "Bai Yufeng, in my heart, you are the best candidate for the patriarch of our Shengyu family!" "If you can abandon this woman, sever ties with her, and never associate with her again, then there's no need to select a patriarch. It will be directly handed over to you. After all, with your abilities, this position falling into your hands is appropriate!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone on the field was instantly shocked. Those who had been targeting Bai Yufeng felt uneasy and extremely jealous. They had made such a big scene today, all to bring Bai Yufeng down from his high position. Now, it turned out that before they could achieve their goal, Bai Yufeng's high position was already secured, promised by the Great Elder of Qingshan himself. He didn't even have a chance to compete. Thinking of this, these people became even more envious.
But Bai Yufeng had no interest in the position of patriarch. The only reason he had wanted to obtain this position in the past was to have Gu Qianying by his side. This so-called high position held no attraction for him. Bai Yufeng's eyes remained calm, and he said coldly, "Great Elder, you don't need to try so hard. I have no interest in this position. If others want it, you can give it to them directly." "But if you want to take away my woman," his eyes became sharp and piercing, staring fixedly ahead, "then you can come forward, and I will kill you directly!" As he spoke, Bai Yufeng quickly drew the long sword at his waist, decisively taking a stance against everyone.
As far as Gu Qianying remembered, she had never been protected like this, without any reason. "You..." she murmured, then quickly fell silent. For some reason, Gu Qianying suddenly felt that Bai Yufeng's face resembled someone very familiar. But that person in Gu Qianying's mind was extremely blurry, only his figure and that dark robe. Earlier, Gu Qianying inexplicably felt that this person's figure overlapped with the person in her memory, as if they were the same person. But as soon as the thought arose, she quickly dismissed it, finding it absurd.