The situation on the field changed in the blink of an eye, but Gu Yue's attention was not entirely focused on the enemy. Her deep purple eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze passing through the chaotic battlefield to settle on Tang Wulin and the golden figure standing before him.
Watching Wang Qiu'er's supremely domineering punch and her undisguised defense of Tang Wulin, Gu Yue felt none of the jealousy an ordinary woman might have felt.
Instead, a series of complicated but rational thoughts flashed through her mind.
Wulin... he really is too outstanding.
Gu Yue sighed inwardly. In the past, she might have selfishly wanted this man all to herself, keeping him by her side forever. But things were complicated now. Wulin's soft heart and inability to refuse others meant she was destined not to be the only one beside him.
If someone has to take a share of his attention...
Gu Yue's gaze lingered on Wang Qiu'er for a moment, then swept over the others nearby who were also watching the battle.
Strength is one consideration, but what matters most is whether she treats him sincerely and is willing to follow my arrangements.
As the Soul Beast Co-Ruler, Gu Yue was accustomed to control and planning. She keenly sensed that, although Wang Qiu'er had a fierce temperament, she did not seem opposed to Gu Yue taking the lead in certain matters. Some connection between them even gave her a trace of instinctive reverence and obedience toward Gu Yue.
If it's her... accepting her isn't out of the question.
Gu Yue silently weighed her options. *Having someone else share the burden is better than letting Wulin get hurt because he doesn't know how to say no. As long as she treats him sincerely and follows my arrangements, she can become an