Seeing Bai Yu Feng's resolute stance, a wave of sighs rippled through the crowd.
The Grand Elder of Qing Shan found himself helpless against Bai Yu Feng. Whether the woman died or not, it mattered little to him, regardless of her origin in Dong Sheng Kingdom. However, Bai Yu Feng was someone he valued. If he were to fall out with the Sheng Yu family over a woman, and publicly defy him, the Grand Elder of Qing Shan, then no one dared to act rashly without his command.
Bai Yu Feng made no move, merely holding Gu Qian Ying tighter. "Rest assured, with me here, I will never let anything happen to you."
Hearing this, Gu Qian Ying's heart trembled violently. A hint of moisture welled up in her dry eyes. She truly couldn't understand, "Why are you doing this? It's disadvantageous to you."
Bai Yu Feng smiled, "Only because it's you, nothing else. This young master is just like this, do you have anything else to say?"
Gu Qian Ying couldn't help but laugh. In such a dire situation, how could Bai Yu Feng still have the mood to joke?
Just then, a person arrived behind the Grand Elder of Qing Shan. Bai Lu anxiously informed him, "Grand Elder, I've discovered something of great importance that can threaten both of them."
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder of Qing Shan was overjoyed. The situation was tense, and a breakthrough would be most welcome. He quickly turned and asked, "What is it? Speak quickly."
Bai Lu's face was etched with anxiety and fury, her teeth gritted. "That woman is truly detestable, not a decent person at all. She has a son and a brother, whom Bai Yu Feng has arranged to stay at an inn!"
Bai Lu had found Gu Qian Ying strange from the start. She never fought unprepared battles, so she had sent someone to investigate earlier. What she learned was a infuriating answer: Gu Qian Ying had a child, yet she was still entangled with Bai Yu Feng. She had to make Bai Yu Feng leave Gu Qian Ying.
Hearing this news, the Grand Elder of Qing Shan's expression turned grim. He struck his cane, his anger palpable. "This is simply outrageous, utterly ridiculous."
Bai Lu seized the opportunity and proposed to the Grand Elder, "Elder, these two must be people Gu Qian Ying cherishes. If we capture them and use them to threaten Gu Qian Ying, making her voluntarily leave Bai Yu Feng, wouldn't that kill two birds with one stone?"
The Grand Elder of Qing Shan agreed. Bai Yu Feng was too infatuated with this woman, and if not corrected, it would lead to endless trouble. He quickly tapped his cane, pointing outwards with impatience. "What are you waiting for? Hurry and bring them here."
Bai Lu's eyes flashed with malice. "Alright, I'll go immediately."
After they left, the Grand Elder of Qing Shan said no more, standing alone among the crowd, his gaze sharp and unwavering, fixed on Gu Qian Ying and Bai Yu Feng.
Gu Qian Ying withdrew her gaze, her heart filled with anxiety. "What's happening now? The Grand Elder of Qing Shan seems to have fallen silent!"
Bai Yu Feng was only concerned about Gu Qian Ying and hadn't considered Xiao Yi Hao. He turned and said, "You don't need to worry. If these people dare to step forward, I will kill my way through for you!"
Gu Qian Ying looked surprised again, clutching Bai Yu Feng's sleeve. "You've done so much for me, how can I repay you?"
Bai Yu Feng smiled again, "It has nothing to do with you, no repayment needed!"
The crowd became tense again. Neither side was willing to back down. Gu Qian Ying was constantly thinking about how to leave. But they were surrounded like an impenetrable fortress, not even an ant could get in, let alone out. It was remarkable not to be injured within it.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the atmosphere on the scene became tense once more. This was because the people of the Sheng Yu family, with their ruthless hearts, had captured Xiao Yi Hao and Duan Xi Feng. The two felt completely bewildered. They had been bound and brought here, their mouths stuffed with white cloth. They cried out, struggling with their hands and feet. "Let us go!" "You lunatics, let us go!" But due to the cloth, their words were not heard.
When they saw Gu Qian Ying surrounded, they instantly stopped struggling and dared not cause any more trouble. Gu Qian Ying's expression turned ashen with shock. She rushed forward, confronting the people before her. "What do you mean by this? You dare to threaten me with my family!" "You hypocrite, you're truly disgusting."
The Grand Elder of Qing Shan's expression was indifferent. He raised an eyebrow at Gu Qian Ying. With the people in his hands, Gu Qian Ying would not dare to act rashly. He pointed to the two bound individuals. "Now you have a choice. Do you choose your family, or do you choose to stay by Bai Yu Feng's side? We are not unreasonable people, we just feel that you two are not a suitable match, and our Sheng Yu family cannot accept someone who once carried demonic energy. Gu Qian Ying, you must think carefully."
As long as Gu Qian Ying chose Bai Yu Feng, the Grand Elder of Qing Shan would use the excuse of taking her as a disciple to keep Xiao Yi Hao by his side. Even if Gu Qian Ying and Bai Yu Feng were together, they would be powerless. With the passage of time, the Grand Elder of Qing Shan did not believe Gu Qian Ying would truly feel at ease leaving her child in the Sheng Yu family.
Gu Qian Ying's body trembled. What Bai Yu Feng had said had indeed touched her. This man was going against his family for her, abandoning his blood ties. But she couldn't do it. They were her son, her brother. They were Gu Qian Ying's closest kin. This Sheng Yu family was a dragon's den, how could she possibly leave these two here with peace of mind?
Gu Qian Ying fell into a state of anxious deliberation, unable to speak for a long time. The Grand Elder of Qing Shan grew more smug. In the current situation, he felt superior to everyone. No matter how much Bai Yu Feng and Gu Qian Ying struggled, they could not escape his grasp.
Bai Yu Feng was furious at the Grand Elder of Qing Shan's cruel methods, his eyes blazing with anger. But he dared not act rashly, for Xiao Yi Hao and Duan Xi Feng were now in this man's hands. Any carelessness would surely injure them. Gu Qian Ying would never want to see such a scene.
The Grand Elder of Qing Shan pressed Bai Yu Feng again, "What is your choice now? The decision rests with you. I hope you will consider carefully."
After much thought, Bai Yu Feng finally made his decision. He gritted his teeth and tightened his grip on Gu Qian Ying's hand. "No matter what, I will be with you!"
Gu Qian Ying was startled and quickly grabbed Bai Yu Feng's wrist. Their touch felt even warmer against the cool air outside. She shook her head rapidly, "What are you doing?"
Bai Yu Feng smiled, "Although I choose to be with you! I don't need to stay in the Sheng Yu family." With that, he slowly let go of Gu Qian Ying's hand. In an instant, he moved in front of the Grand Elder. He sneered, "If the people of the Sheng Yu family cannot be with this person, then I am no longer a member of the Sheng Yu family. From today onwards, none of you will control me, not ever."