"Hmm?"
Elder Tongxuan froze slightly. That tone was far too gentle.
Was this really the young man who had seemed somewhat aloof just moments ago, even remaining silent and refusing to answer?
But when he looked at Gu Xun'er beside him, who had blossomed into someone like a fairy, Elder Tongxuan was relieved.
Of course. How could an old man like him compare to Miss Xun'er?
Miss Xun'er's charm was truly immense. Within the Gu Clan, she had already drawn the admiration of countless young talents.
Even here at the Pill Tower, she could still make this extraordinary-looking young man regard her differently.
She truly deserved to be the little princess of their Gu Clan. She was simply outstanding.
"Young Master Lu..."
Cao Ying raised her head slightly as well, looking at Lu Yunxiao with a trace of resentment in her eyes.
This fellow had never spoken to her in such a gentle tone.
Had she not treated him well enough?
Wasn't the girl before them merely a little prettier?
And yet he was so gentle with her. Hmph, who would have thought he was such a shallow man?
Cao Ying sulked inwardly, feeling indignant.
"Let's go, Miss Cao Ying."
Lu Yunxiao took one deep look at Gu Xun'er, then glanced at Cao Ying beside him and spoke calmly.
The indifference in his voice stunned Cao Ying, Elder Tongxuan, and the others alike.
He had been incomparably gentle one second ago, and the next he was ready to leave?
This...
Elder Tongxuan's hand, which had been stroking his beard, paused.
Lu Yunxiao's actions had completely baffled him.
Hadn't Lu Yunxiao's earlier behavior shown that he had been captivated by Gu Xun'er's appearance and temperament?
Shouldn't he have tried to get to know her further?
Yet he was actually leaving just