Besides, there was someone else in his heart.
Even though that person had now fallen completely into darkness, even though they stood on opposing sides.
But how could years of feeling be cast aside just like that?
Unfortunately, though she had rejected Yu Xiaogang's hints without hesitation at first, once some things began, it was hard to return to where they started.
Yu Xiaogang had not given up on his idea. He knew Wang Dong'er was Tang San's only daughter. If Beibei won her heart, then with his future father-in-law's help, becoming a god would be inevitable.
Not only would his ties with Xiao San grow closer, but a god would also arise among Yu Xiaogang's descendants.
Then he could say he had not merely taught a god—Yu Xiaogang was a god's ancestor too. What an honor that would be.
He did not pressure Beibei. In their everyday interactions, he simply instilled his ideas in him bit by bit.
Day after day, Beibei heard the same things. He and Wang Dong'er were fellow disciples who often spent time together and received guidance from Azure Douluo.
Gradually, without Beibei even noticing, his feelings began to change.
Time together did not always kindle love, but it certainly made love easy to kindle.
Beibei was the sort to fall in love over time, and in a way, Wang Dong'er was too.
Perhaps it was the dependence born of being together day and night, or perhaps Wang Dong'er was simply exceptional in every respect.
Of course, it was also possible that the Love God's power still influenced this continent.
Whatever the reason, Beibei's heart had stirred.
He began trying to get closer to Wang Dong'er, showing her unusual care in little ways, until one day, he finally confessed his feelings.
And then...
She rejected