Chapter 183: Plan

After a round of brainstorming, Qin Chen suppressed his inner displeasure, turned to Xiao Yan beside him, and forced out a gentle smile. "Brother Xiao, there are some private matters here that I would like to discuss with Miss Xun'er alone. Would you mind waiting outside the pavilion for a moment?"

"This... all right, you two talk..."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan froze for a moment. He looked at Qin Chen, then at the calm-faced Gu Xun'er, and ultimately nodded helplessly.

He understood that staying here would not be of any help. He had rushed in after Xun'er on impulse earlier, but now he seemed somewhat unnecessary.

With that, Xiao Yan gave Gu Xun'er a deep look before turning and walking out of the pavilion.

Once Xiao Yan's presence had completely faded into the distance, Qin Chen's thoughts stirred. Soul force surged from between his brows, instantly forming a thick soul barrier around the pavilion, enveloping the entire structure and cutting it off from all outside sight and sound.

Only after doing all this did he slowly turn his gaze toward Gu Xun'er across from him.

This was the first time he had observed this young lady of the Gu Clan from such close range. She sat upright on the stone bench, graceful as a green lotus. Her skin was fair as jade, her features exquisite as a painting, and an elegant, otherworldly air surrounded her. Like a pure lotus in the mountains, untouched by mortal concerns, she was so beautiful that one could hardly look away.

Qin Chen secretly praised her. He had traveled the continent for many years and seen no shortage of peerless beauties, but in terms of appearance and temperament, there were truly few who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Gu Xun'er.

With such unparalleled beauty,