Gu Yunxiao nodded slightly and was about to turn away when something else occurred to him. He reminded her again, "The fewer people who know my identity, the better."
"Understood!"
Nan Shuishui nodded firmly. Seeing that Gu Yunxiao was about to leave, she ventured another question. "Young Master Yunxiao, are you heading to the Heavenly Dragon Sect?"
"Yes."
Gu Yunxiao nodded, making no attempt to hide it.
"Well..." Nan Shuishui hesitated, even looking a little nervous.
The Earth Dragon Sect was inferior to the Heavenly Dragon Sect. If the latter won Gu Yunxiao over, the Earth Dragon Sect would be swallowed up sooner or later.
Gu Yunxiao saw through her thoughts and smiled faintly. "Whether it's the Earth Dragon Sect or the Heavenly Dragon Sect, there's little difference to me."
"I will honor what I promised you."
"And I ask that you take what you promised me seriously."
"So, Sect Leader Nan, there's no need to overthink this. Because... no matter how much you think about it, you won't change the final outcome."
With her thoughts laid bare by Gu Yunxiao, Nan Shuishui blushed and gave an embarrassed smile. "Young Master Yunxiao, I understand."
Gu Yunxiao nodded slightly and left with Zi JI.
"Mom... huh?"
The two had barely left the council hall when a figure came running toward them.
The girl was quite pretty, with pink hair tied into a single bun and red eyes as beautiful as blood-red gemstones.
She wore a neat pink-and-white outfit suited for movement. Though still young, her figure was already striking.
It was easy to see that she was a budding beauty.
The girl was talented as well. Despite her young age, she was already a rank-thirty-two Soul Elder.
This must be Nan Qiuqiu, Gu Yunxiao guessed.
As they passed the girl, Gu