"Ah, this..."
Gao Wenshan and Gao Xiaotian were both dumbfounded by Luo Youleng's actions.
For Gao Wenshan, accepting Luo Youleng's mother's request back then and taking on the responsibility of caring for and raising Gao Xiaotian had been entirely out of kindness.
Since he had never had children in his life, he had treated Gao Xiaotian as his own granddaughter.
And to spare Gao Xiaotian from gossip, he had even let her take his surname, making them appear to be a biological grandfather and granddaughter.
Entrusted by Luo Youleng's mother, Gao Wenshan had spent all these years asking around for Luo Youleng's whereabouts.
After painstakingly using his connections to learn that Luo Youleng had joined the Mystic Radiance Sacred Land, he had hurried over with Gao Xiaotian.
He had thought that since Luo Youleng could become the Mystic Radiance Sacred Land's Holy Maiden, she must surely be kind-hearted.
Moreover, he had read the letter Luo Youleng's mother had left behind and had long known of her difficulties. Thus, he believed this trip would allow Luo Youleng and Gao Xiaotian to recognize each other.
In his eyes, with Luo Youleng's current status and abilities, she would certainly let Gao Xiaotian live a happy and fulfilled life.
And this... was also the greatest wish of his life!
Unexpectedly, things went against his wishes—Luo Youleng refused to acknowledge her!
Still, Gao Wenshan had studied for many years, and he could sense that Luo Youleng had some unavoidable hardship.
Coupled with the strange atmosphere in the Mystic Radiance Great Hall, Gao Wenshan felt that leaving immediately might be the best choice.
"Xiaotian, come with Grandpa!"
Gao Wenshan hurriedly took Gao Xiaotian's hand and turned around.
Gao Xiaotian looked at Luo Youleng in surprise. "Grandpa, didn't you say Sister would acknowledge me? Why is she