At the doorway to Gu Yue's room, the atmosphere was so stiff it had nearly solidified.
Xiao Chen and Di Tian stood facing off, glaring at each other. The man and the dragon silently tested their wills, neither willing to give an inch first.
Di Tian's black robes billowed, his golden eyes tense, his whole body simmering with anger. He was truly furious, but for the sake of his Lord's plan, he dared not unleash even a fraction of his strength. All he could do was remain locked in this standoff with Xiao Chen.
There was some impatience in Xiao Chen's eyes as well. He paid no regard whatsoever to the Beast God before him.
Since the other party was playing Gu Yue's father, his hands and feet were tied, and he would never dare actually attack him. Naturally, Xiao Chen did as he pleased, refusing to indulge any of his unreasonable demands.
Just as the two reached an impasse, a series of hurried, light footsteps approached.
Gu Yue hurried over, a trace of urgency and panic on her delicate face.
She had watched the surveillance feed the whole way, terrified that if she arrived a moment too late, Xiao Chen would simply walk away, sending all her painstaking preparations down the drain.
When she arrived and saw that they were merely facing off rather than fighting, Gu Yue breathed a sigh of relief inwardly. Thankfully, they had not come to blows.
I need to settle this quickly. This standoff can't go on.
Gu Yue stepped forward quickly and asked with feigned confusion, "What are you two doing standing outside my door?"
At her words, Xiao Chen looked straight at Gu Yue and snorted coldly. "Ask him."
That cold snort from Xiao Chen sent Gu Yue wailing inwardly. It was