Gu Jing stared at Gu Xun'er in disbelief. When she had injured him back in the Gu Clan, he had not taken it too much to heart. On the contrary, her unapproachable nature had only intensified his innate masculine desire to conquer her.
He also believed that, with the Gu Clan's Patriarchal Elders constantly fanning the flames and the god-grade bloodline he now possessed bolstering him, his strength would only grow with time. And since they both belonged to the Gu Clan, he could frequently visit Gu Xun'er and shower her with concern.
With heaven's timing, favorable terrain, and human support all aligned, Gu Jing believed that one day, he would personally pluck this exquisite, thorn-covered rose named Gu Xun'er.
In Gu Jing's eyes, Gu Xun'er was the most beautiful and noble woman in the Gu Clan, if not the entire Dou Qi Continent. With her god-grade bloodline as well, she was simply flawless.
And he, Gu Jing, was the only other person besides Gu Xun'er to possess a god-grade bloodline. It was merely a matter of time before he reached Patriarch Gu Yuan's level. Once he grew to that height, he would become the Gu Clan's patriarch. Since the Gu Clan was the foremost power openly known on the Dou Qi Continent, he would naturally become the continent's most exalted person.
That made Gu Xun'er the ideal choice for his partner. Their union would be a match made in heaven, a pairing of immortal lovers worthy of an epic romance unparalleled throughout history. Thus, ever since obtaining his god-grade bloodline, he had regarded Gu Xun'er as his exclusive possession, tolerating no one else's touch.
Yet now, he actually saw Gu Xun'er show a man an unusual expression and enchanting smile he had never witnessed before. She had even attacked