10. Chapter 10 Finally Divorced!

Finally Divorced!

This time, Gu Yuan truly felt ashamed because of Xun'er's unreasonable behavior.

Thinking back on what Xun'er had done, how he had defended her, and how he had forced Gu Fei to postpone the divorce, his scalp tingled.

Because of Xun'er, just how many mistakes had he made?

Gu Yuan shook his head helplessly, no longer able to persuade the two of them to reconcile.

He told Xun'er everything—the evidence he had personally uncovered, as well as his conversation with Gu Yao that day.

Xun'er's face reddened slightly as she realized that perhaps she had wrongly blamed Gu Fei.

But she had always been stubbornly prideful, so naturally she could not admit her mistake.

With only a dissatisfied snort, she strode away.

Yet at the entrance to the main hall, she happened to run into Gu Fei, who had hurried over.

Once husband and wife, now when they met, one was resentful while the other was utterly indifferent.

Xun'er stopped, biting her lower lip as if she wanted to say something.

But Gu Fei walked right past her without even turning his head, as though he had not seen Xun'er at all.

Gu Yuan naturally noticed the commotion at the entrance. He sighed and took a sip of tea.

Gu Fei stood tall and straight beneath the hall, his features resolute.

He did not say much. Gu Yuan shook his head, inwardly lamenting that Xun'er and he were fated to meet but not to be together.

He solemnly asked once more, "Do you truly wish to divorce Xun'er?"

Gu Fei nodded. "Yes."

Gu Yuan still wanted to make one last effort, so he asked, "You will never regret it?"

Gu Fei fell silent for a moment.

Xun'er felt anticipation. Emotion Value +50

For some reason, although Gu Fei had ignored her, Xun'er stubbornly remained at the entrance without leaving.

With his back to her, Gu Fei sank into brief silence.

A strange feeling unexpectedly rose in Xun'er's heart.

Could Gu Fei be having second thoughts?

She was not some toy to be summoned and dismissed at will, but if Gu Fei wanted to take it back, she could reluctantly accept.

Xun'er folded her arms, sulking as she thought this.

Then she heard Gu Fei's indifferent voice.

"Never."

Xun'er's beautiful eyes widened as she stared incredulously at Gu Fei's back.

Just as Gu Yuan was about to speak, Xun'er interrupted him.

She rushed forward in a few strides and stopped in front of Gu Fei.

"Y-you... you really want to divorce me?"

Only then did Gu Fei spare her the first glance he had given her that day.

He lowered his head and looked down at Xun'er. His eyes no longer held the tenderness and love they once had.

"What else?"

Xun'er froze for a moment, tasting regret for the first time.

Xun'er felt regret. Emotion Value +10

Gu Fei turned to leave, but she grabbed his sleeve.

He turned back without emotion, only to see Xun'er crying in front of him for the first time.

She seemed not to understand where her tears had come from either, wiping them from the corners of her eyes in confusion.

The beauty gazed at you with watery eyes, the corners of her eyes red. Any man would have softened.

But Gu Fei did not. He calmly pulled his sleeve free, then waited politely for Xun'er to speak.

"I... I won't go see Brother Xiao Yan anymore. Can you not divorce me? Gu... Gu Fei Gege, okay?"

Gu Fei's expression turned somewhat strange.

How long had it been since Xun'er had called him Gege? The first time in so long, and she could only bring herself to say it because she was begging him not to divorce her.

The last trace of affection Gu Fei held for Xun'er was crushed cleanly beneath her own hand.

"Do you think saying this now still means anything?"

Gu Fei turned away and walked unhurriedly toward the entrance.

His words drifted back from afar.

"My decision will never change!"

Gu Fei was clearly so close to Xun'er, yet she felt as though she could no longer hold on to him.

Xun'er felt regret. Emotion Value +200

Xun'er felt sorrow. Emotion Value +200

Xun'er slumped into an antique wooden chair, undisguised grief filling her eyes.

"Father, did I really do something wrong?"

Gu Yuan gave her a deep look, then flicked his sleeve and left without saying a word.

What happened in the main hall that day quickly spread.

Xun'er's willfulness was condemned by many among the younger generation of the Gu Clan.

Meanwhile, the devoted man who had endured humiliation in silence drew even more sympathy from them.

Such an outstanding man as Brother Gu Fei had actually been left heartbroken by Xun'er.

However, many women of the Gu Clan soon came to their senses.

Since Gu Fei had already separated from Xun'er, didn't that mean they had a chance?

What young girl had never fantasized late at night about such a handsome and dashing genius?

Over the following days, whenever Gu Fei left the Mountain Peak, numerous women would gather around him.

Some were pretty granddaughters of elders who brought him flowers, while others were childhood sweethearts who had grown up with him and invited him out.

There were even quite a few women who were slightly older than Gu Fei.

They found all kinds of excuses to get close to him.

Gu Yan felt admiration. Emotion Value +1

Gu Ting felt admiration. Emotion Value +1

Emotion Value notifications like these streamed in without end over the next few days.

One day, while Gu Fei was cultivating on the Mountain Peak, several Old fogeys personally came to visit him.

Behind them followed two or three petite young women, shyly hiding behind them.

From time to time, they peeked out, their bright eyes fixed on him.

No matter how slow Gu Fei was, he realized what was going on. Were they trying to arrange a match for him?

One elder affectionately patted the back of his hand and spoke to him in a familiar tone, but between the lines, he kept praising his granddaughter's exquisite looks and formidable strength.

Gu Fei had never been afraid of anything, but now the fervent gazes of those elders and young women were all focused on him.

Those burning looks, as if they had discovered a priceless treasure, made Gu Fei feel thoroughly uneasy.

After finally seeing them off, Gu Fei let out a long sigh.

Though they meant well, he simply could not handle it.

With so many beauties, weren't they afraid he would be overwhelmed?

After several consecutive days of this, he understood. These people had all set their sights on him, this prized catch.

Yet despite such concentrated "sieges," Gu Fei had never agreed to anyone from beginning to end.

Right now, he only wanted to work hard and become stronger.

But the Gu Realm was too peaceful. Aside from Xun'er, there was no one with great fortune who could provide the system with Emotion Value.

In other words, it did not seem easy for Gu Fei to grow stronger while remaining in the Gu Realm.

Of course, he could cultivate steadily. The Gu Realm had abundant cultivation resources, and his grandfather Gu Lie was a highly respected figure in the Gu Clan.

As long as he settled down and cultivated diligently, his future achievements would certainly not be low.

But with the system in hand, having already experienced its power, how could Gu Fei be content to remain in such a place and blindly cultivate in seclusion?

He longed to grow stronger quickly. He longed to possess the power to contend with the strongest experts.

For that, he would have to rely on his opportunities.

That was to say, the system that was like a god—capable of anything so long as it had Emotion Value.

After considering it carefully, Gu Fei finally decided to head to the Northwest Continent.