A Martial Grandmaster Shouldn't Be Much Different from a Master, Right?

In a pavilion within the courtyard, several people sat facing one another.

"Sect Leader, you have come so suddenly. What brings you here?"

Gu He looked at Yun Yun before him, his expression refined and gentle.

Seated beside Yun Yun was a young woman in white, none other than Nalan Yanran.

Looking at the refined, easygoing, and handsome Gu He before her, Yun Yun could not help recalling how infatuated she had been during the last pill refinement. A slight ripple stirred in her heart, but she wore a tranquil smile. "Elder Gu He, I came this time mainly to bring Yan Ran here to express her gratitude."

Having said that, Yun Yun softly addressed Nalan Yanran beside her. "Yan Ran, Elder Gu He personally refined the Qi Gathering Powder for you during this annulment. You must remember this kindness."

Upon hearing Yun Yun's words, Nalan Yanran promptly rose and gave Gu He a slight bow. "Yan Ran thanks Elder Gu He."

"No need for such formality."

Gu He nodded lightly and smiled casually. "I watched Yan Ran enter the sect with my own eyes. Naturally, I could not stand idly by when it came to her affairs."

At that, a faint smile appeared on Nalan Yanran's lovely face.

She had always held a very favorable impression of Gu He.

When she had broken through to become a Dou Zhe, the Qi Gathering Powder she had taken had come from Gu He.

Moreover, Gu He's former self had feelings for Yun Yun, and he had always been gentle and refined toward Nalan Yanran, never once reprimanding her.

This undoubtedly deepened Nalan Yanran's fondness for Gu He.

Slowly raising her head, Nalan Yanran looked at Gu He with her beautiful eyes, her gaze somewhat unfocused.

After merging with the Immortal-like Demeanor,