As they watched Gu Yuan's figure gradually disappear, bitterness covered the elders' faces. They knew he was truly furious this time. In particular, the elders who had eagerly spoken up earlier were now in his sights. Their days in the clan would likely be far from easy.
A sigh rose in their hearts, but their gazes soon hardened. Since they had already done it, there was no room for regret.
The Gu Clan Elders immediately sent messages to their respective juniors. Although they still believed the Young Patriarch's seat should fall to Gu Jing, since Gu Xun'er had made such a wild boast, they were happy to call upon the clan's disciples to wear her down first. After all, the aura she had unleashed earlier had been quite intimidating.
Since Patriarch Gu Yuan already had his eye on them, they might as well go all the way and leave nothing to chance. Otherwise, if they incurred his displeasure yet failed to transfer the Young Patriarch's seat to Gu Jing as they wished, wouldn't they suffer a crushing loss?
And so, during this Coming-of-Age Ceremony, the Gu Clan's young prodigies, including Gu Yao, all received the elders' messages at the same time. Their expressions abruptly changed as they looked at Gu Xun'er, standing on the platform with her hands behind her back and an indifferent expression. Their faces were conflicted, but resolve soon appeared in their eyes. One after another, they darted toward the towering arena.
Heads crowded together before the platform. A handsome young man stepped out of the throng and climbed onto it, facing Gu Xun'er.
"Miss Xun'er, forgive me!"
The handsome young man gave an awkward smile and cupped his hands toward Gu Xun'er.
Gu Xun'er did not respond. Instead, she nodded to the Gu Clan Elder presiding