Battle Through the Heavens: Starting with the Extraction System

He looked up at Gu Yuan and saw nothing but kindness in his expression, without the slightest hint of making things difficult for him. The tension in his heart eased somewhat, and he spoke sincerely and firmly.

"Clan Leader Gu Yuan, Xun Er and I have known each other since we were young. We have supported each other all the way to this day, and our feelings have long been carved into our hearts. I dare not claim that I can give her the best of everything in this world, but for the rest of my life, I will protect her with my life. I will never let her suffer the slightest grievance, nor will I ever betray her feelings."

"Hehe, there is no need to make it sound so solemn." Gu Yuan waved his hand, his laughter carrying a trace of relief. "I never had any ill feelings toward you to begin with. I called you here today not to interfere with the two of you. That girl Xun Er is stubborn by nature and has had her own ideas since childhood. Now that she has awakened her Divine Bloodline, even as her father, I cannot forcefully dictate her choice."

His tone shifted slightly as his gaze fell upon Xiao Ling, and there was a little more admiration in his voice.

"Besides, among all those on the Dou Qi Continent over the past thousand years, your talent can be considered among the very best. You are in no way inferior to those legendary ancient experts. Even Xun Er's current Divine Bloodline falls slightly short of you in terms of present cultivation. By both sentiment and reason, I have no reason to destroy your relationship. On the contrary, I am happy for you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling was first