This Doesn't Seem to Follow the Rules, Does It?

At Elder Hao's words, Gu Changyuan was the first to react.

His face lit up with excitement. "Haha, I've finally waited for this moment! Don't worry, Elder Hao."

"I'll handle this beautifully for you. Nothing will go wrong!"

But Elder Hao showed little reaction to Gu Changyuan's promise.

He even seemed to be ignoring him.

Only then did Gu Changyuan realize something.

Rather than speaking to both of them, Elder Hao's words just now...

Had actually been directed at his sister, Gu Qingshuang?

After all, Elder Hao had been looking at her the entire time.

Wait. Elder Hao, what's that supposed to mean?

Clearly, though, no one intended to answer him.

Beside him, Gu Qingshuang said to Elder Hao, "Rest assured, Elder Hao. Qingshuang will not fail the sect."

Elder Hao smiled. "Hahaha, good! With your promise, Qingshuang, I can go back and give Elder Ling an answer."

Gu Changyuan stared.

Wait.

What was that supposed to mean now?

Why was his sister's promise enough for Elder Hao to give an answer?

Then what did his promise count for?

Did these people have no respect for him at all?

Elder Hao, of course, had no intention of concerning himself with what Gu Changyuan thought.

The next moment, he turned into a streak of light and vanished.

Only after Elder Hao had completely disappeared did Gu Changyuan recover. He turned to his sister and complained, "Wait, what did Elder Hao mean by that?"

"Those words cut me to the heart!"

Unfortunately for him, Gu Qingshuang still had no intention of answering.

She picked up her sword and said, "Haven't you been saying you wanted to go out for a while? Now you can."

With that, Gu Qingshuang headed straight for the courtyard gate.

Gu Changyuan's eyes lit up at her words.