I'm Not Interested in You

Impossible!

"Mom, she clearly... she clearly..."

Xiao Wu stared incredulously at the orb of light in Gu Yi's hand, her entire body trembling uncontrollably. With just one glance, tears began streaming down her face.

Though it was hard to believe, she would never forget that familiar aura, not even in death!

"Alright, that's enough. I'd better put it away first. That'll make it easier for us to talk."

As he spoke, Gu Yi once again returned Ah Rou's soul to the System Warehouse.

Gu Yi had anticipated Xiao Wu's reaction long ago. This was precisely the effect he wanted!

"Who exactly are you?! What was that just now? What do you want?"

With tears in her voice, Xiao Wu questioned Gu Yi.

She was utterly confused. Every thought in her mind was tangled together. She... she was anxious, but she had no idea what she should do.

"I already told you, I'm Gu Yi. That much is beyond doubt."

"You should know what that was just now. I can guarantee you that it was real."

"As for what I want, it's simple. I want to help you fulfill the wish you desired most just now."

Gu Yi wore a smile the entire time, his tone relaxed, as though nothing in the world could trouble him.

"Help me? Why would you help me? What do you stand to gain from helping me?"

"Since you know Er Ming, you must know who I am. Would you humans really be kind enough to help us?"

Xiao Wu asked disdainfully.

She was in a terrible mood. When her mother's soul had appeared just now, the hatred buried deep within her heart for so many years had instantly surged forth and occupied her mind.

Even as she spoke, she looked at Gu Yi with a fierce expression.

"There's nothing in it for me. It's simply an agreement. Since it isn't difficult, I agreed to it."

"As for whether I'm kind-hearted, I don't know how to answer that. Interpret it however you like. If you think I have no reason to help you, then I'll let you leave right now."

As he spoke, Gu Yi slowly raised his right hand, making as though he were about to dispel the Domain Space.

"Wait!"

Seeing his movement, Xiao Wu finally could not hold back and hurriedly stopped him.

Her mother's aura could not be wrong. Though she could not be certain of his intentions, were those things really important compared to her mother?

She understood in her heart that nothing mattered more than her mother!

"Wait for what? Didn't you say you didn't need my help? Didn't you think I was trying to harm you? Didn't you think I was deceiving you?"

"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and leave!"

"Before I decide to make a move against you."

Gu Yi's expression gradually turned cold as he spoke in a deep voice.

Even a clay Buddha had its limits. I'm not begging her to let me help her, so what is she acting so high and mighty for?

"Don't! Help me, please... help me."

Xiao Wu's tone gradually softened. Looking pitiful and helpless, she pleaded with Gu Yi.

She did not want to care about anything else now. As long as her mother could return, she was willing to do anything!

"You don't suspect that I'm trying to harm you now? You don't think I lied to you just now? You finally understand that I want to help you?"

Gu Yi still wore a cold expression as he questioned her.

"I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have doubted you like that. Please help me. Help me bring Mother back."

Xiao Wu pleaded once more.

"Phew..." Gu Yi let out a long breath, and his expression finally eased somewhat.

"Mm, I said from the start that I would help you, so I won't go back on my word. But I need your help with this as well."

"Right now, I only have one Ten Thousand Year Grade Nine Ginseng King. To truly revive Auntie, we still need an Inner Core from an ancient spirit beast with a mild attribute, as well as Saint Soul Grass to awaken her soul."

"As for a Titled Douluo's Soul Power, you don't need to worry about that. I can handle it."

"So, from now on, try to fall in love with me. The more you like me, the greater the chance of reviving Auntie."

The moment he said this, Xiao Wu froze.

If Gu Yi's expression had not been so serious, she would have thought he was joking.

Falling in love with him could save her mother? What kind of logic was that?

Or was this merely a lie Gu Yi had fabricated because he wanted her?

But didn't he already have Zhuqing? Was that not enough?

I can't understand him! I really can't understand him! Gu Yi is like a mystery. I can never guess what he's thinking!

But for her mother's sake, did she have any choice besides accepting?

"Alright, I agree. As long as you can revive my mother, I'll be yours."

After struggling inwardly for a moment, Xiao Wu nodded firmly.

"..."

Gu Yi was somewhat speechless.

Miss, what do I want your body for? All I want is your favorability. What use is your body to me?

He already had Zhuqing. He was not bragging when he said that everyone at Shrek combined could not compare to Zhu Zhuqing in his heart.

Besides, she had slept with Tang San for so many years. Wouldn't it be a little inappropriate for her to be with him afterward?

Yet his silence only made Xiao Wu more certain of her thoughts.

Just as I thought! This guy wants my body.

But for her mother's sake, she would go all out!

"I think I made myself very clear. I need you to try your best to fall in love with me during this period. Only then can I revive your mother more conveniently, understand?"

"So, I'm willing to help you revive your mother, but now! I need your help too, understand?"

"What I need is your feelings, not your body."

Afraid that Xiao Wu would misunderstand, Gu Yi deliberately explained it again. This time, he made himself especially clear. There would absolutely be no more misunderstandings!

"Feelings?"

Xiao Wu looked confused. She once again could not understand what Gu Yi wanted to do.

"You only need to do as I say. Anyway, rest assured, I have no interest in your body."

Gu Yi emphasized it once more, lest she still think he was some pervert.

But the moment those words left his mouth, Xiao Wu puffed up her cheeks in anger and glared at Gu Yi resentfully.

What does he mean by that? What does he mean, he has no interest in my body? Am I ugly?

How awful!

"Alright, that's it. I've told you everything I needed to tell you. Let's end today's conversation here."

Gu Yi felt a little uneasy under her stare, having no idea what she was thinking.

With a thought, the entire Domain Space instantly vanished, and the two of them returned beneath the enormous tree.

But as soon as they emerged, both of them froze. Before them, a familiar figure stood beneath the moonlight.

"Zhuqing!"

Gu Yi panicked and cried out in shock.

He could not understand why Zhu Zhuqing would appear here at this time.

She couldn't have misunderstood something, could she? I don't think I did anything strange just now, did I?

"Hm?"

"Gu Yi!"

The moment Zhu Zhuqing heard Gu Yi's voice, she instantly snapped out of her daze. She threw herself into his arms, and all the worry in her heart turned into hot tears that flowed freely down her face.

She held him tightly, using nearly all her strength. She only wanted to cling tightly to Gu Yi and not let him leave her.

"Gu Yi! Don't leave me! I can do anything you want, just don't abandon me!"

Zhu Zhuqing cried loudly against Gu Yi's chest, venting her emotions and expressing her resolve.

Seeing the situation before him, Gu Yi knew that she had misunderstood.

He first shot Xiao Wu a reproachful glance, then gently lifted Zhu Zhuqing's face and tenderly wiped away the remaining tears on her cheeks.

"Don't cry, Zhuqing. I never wanted to abandon you. You misunderstood," Gu Yi explained softly.

At his words, Zhu Zhuqing's sobs gradually subsided. She raised her head, met Gu Yi's eyes, and asked in confusion,

"Then why were you meeting Xiao Wu here in the middle of the night?"