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It was also because she felt this would bring Jiang Xuan nothing but benefits and no harm that she had specifically brought Gong Qingyue over.

Though she was utterly astonished by Jiang Xuan's choice, she ultimately did not press him further.

"Brother Jiang Xuan is so smart. He must have his reasons for doing this."

Meanwhile, Gong Qingyue recovered quickly as well.

In merely two or three breaths, her emotions returned to calm. At the same time, she neither questioned him hysterically nor said that Jiang Xuan was wrong to do this.

She merely gave Jiang Xuan another slight bow with some regret and sighed. "What a pity. I had originally hoped to work hand in hand with you, Senior Brother Jiang Xuan."

Before her words had even faded, she added, "The door to cooperation on my side will always remain open for you, Senior Brother. As long as you change your mind, you can come find me anytime."

After Jiang Xuan refused to cooperate, Gong Qingyue did not stay long before taking her leave.

Jiang Xuan also quickly put the matter out of his mind—less than the time it took to burn an incense stick after Gong Qingyue left, Wu Shan from Summer Valley came looking for him, saying that the matter Jiang Xuan had entrusted to Valley Master Yan had already been settled.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan immediately rose and followed Senior Brother Wu Shan toward where Valley Master Yan was.

"Sorry for making you make this trip, Senior Brother."

"It is nothing. Your matter is more important."

Wu Shan spoke as he led the way ahead.

However, after walking for a while, Jiang Xuan discovered in surprise that they were not heading toward Summer Valley, but toward Winter Valley, which was not far from his