In the martial arts world, he threatens Yin Susu from the start.

Even if she could conquer hundreds or thousands of men, how could she compare to Gu Hanyuan's 170-cent finger?

Lin Xian'er screamed wildly in her heart once again:

"I must have him! I absolutely must have him! I'll get him no matter the cost!"

Thinking this, Lin Xian'er immediately felt a lump in her throat.

She must have been imagining something, for her delicate body trembled slightly.

This even drew a questioning look from Lin Shiyin.

Long Xiaoyun sniffed and looked around in confusion, but found nothing.

Lin Xian'er was lost in her own thoughts.

Gu Hanyuan said calmly:

"Since there are no objections, then it's settled. As for the person to monitor Li Xunhuan, Long Xiaoyun will make the arrangements."

There was a pause.

He said to Long Xiaoyun with a meaningless tone:

"I suppose you won't let brotherly affection make you soft-hearted, will you?"

Upon hearing this, Long Xiaoyun felt as if he had been completely seen through.

The clothes on his back were instantly soaked.

After all, the phrase "soft-hearted and lenient" is quite intriguing.

Li Xunhuan recalled the words Gu Hanyuan had once said to him.

They immediately thought this was an opportunity for them to settle their scores.

With a sigh, I realized that running away was no longer an option.

Li Xunhuan, unaware of what Gu Hanyuan had done in secret, sighed and thanked him.

"Thank you for your help, Young Master Gu."

Gu Hanyuan smiled knowingly:

"Li Tanhua, you've thanked the wrong person. You should be thanking Madam Long."

Chapter 686: A Self-Directed Hero Saves the Beauty

“Madam Long… what Young Master Gu said is true.”

Li Xunhuan looked at Lin Shiyin and said with difficulty:

"Thanks......"

Lin Shiyin stammered in reply:

"You're too kind, Scholar Li."

The former lovers were having an awkward conversation.

They both looked away almost simultaneously after a short while.

Looking at Lin Shiyin's reaction, Li Xunhuan couldn't help but feel that perhaps he had really made a mistake by coming back this time.

Little did he know that the reason for Lin Shiyin's embarrassment was actually related to Gu Hanyuan.

Whether it was being secretly taken advantage of or that sudden smile just now, she couldn't let it go.

Not to mention she owed Gu Hanyuan a favor that might require her to give everything.

In this situation, Lin Shiyin had no idea how to face Li Xunhuan.

Especially when she saw Long Xiaoyun scoffing at Li Xunhuan's thanks, she felt even more melancholy.

Gu Hanyuan observed their reactions, his eyes full of amusement.

He took advantage of Li Xunhuan's vulnerability, manipulated the woman he loved, and then demanded that Li Xunhuan thank him, telling him that the one he should truly thank was Lin Shiyin.

The plan proceeded smoothly, which also satisfied his wicked sense of humor.

Perhaps it will be more interesting when Lin Shiyin completely belongs to me.

Gu Hanyuan ignored the awkward situation between the two.

Ignoring the fact that Long Xiaoyun, the true owner of Xingyun Manor, had issued an order to leave.

"Since Li Xunhuan's matter has been settled, I will not keep you company any longer."

Seeing that things had come to this point, Bai Xiaosheng and the others had no choice but to respectfully say:

"Young Master Gu, we shall take our leave."

Gu Hanyuan glanced around, taking in everyone's reactions, and nodded slightly.

The only person he truly noticed was Sun Xiaohong, who looked dejected and avoided his gaze.

Gu Hanyuan also guessed that Sun Xiaohong might have seen something.

This was somewhat unexpected, but it's not beyond repair.

His eyes gleamed as he scanned the crowd, and he quickly found a suitable candidate.

At this moment, everyone was leaving the venue in an orderly manner.

A burly man with a gloomy face suddenly paused as he passed by Sun Xiaohong.

Looking at Sun Xiaohong with a quiet gaze, he said:

"There's even a little beauty here! ?￠?"

The man wore a bronze glove that emitted a faint bluish light on his arm.

These gloves are none other than the "Azure Demon Hand," ranked ninth on the "Weapon Ranking."

But the man was not Yi Ku, who had just fought fiercely with Li Xunhuan.

It was his eldest disciple and also his illegitimate son, Qiu Du.

Yi cried and gave Qiu a "Green Demon Hand" for self-defense.

However, Qiu Du was a spendthrift who planned to give the "Green Demon Hand" that Yi Ku had given him to Lin Xian'er, whom he had fallen in love with at first sight.

However, before he could even send it out, Yi Ku dragged him along to deal with Li Xunhuan.

Qiu Du didn't care about Li Xunhuan; he only cared about Lin Xian'er.

Upon seeing Lin Xian'er at Xingyun Manor, Qiu Du was greatly disappointed before he could even express his delight and fawn over her.

He, like You Longsheng, was in love with Lin Xian'er and shared the same thoughts as You Longsheng.

Jealous that Lin Xian'er always kept her eyes on Gu Hanyuan.

However, she was a step behind You Longsheng, and as a result, You Longsheng died, and he also lost his love.

Anyone with eyes can see that Lin Xian'er is very likely to become Gu Hanyuan's concubine.

Even if the Plum Blossom Thief were caught, no one would dare to ask Gu Hanyuan for Lin Xian'er.

Qiu was filled with resentment, unwillingness, and helplessness.

If risking his life would be worthwhile, he would be willing to risk his life for Lin Xian'er.

But facing Gu Hanyuan, even fighting desperately was pointless.

At that moment, it seemed as if someone was whispering in his ear:

"Lin Xian'er is gone, but there are plenty of other beauties. With Yi Ku backing you up, what kind of woman can't you get? Why bother fawning over them?"

Just as he was lost in thought because of the whispers, he somehow noticed Sun Xiaohong, who was trying to keep her presence to herself.

Sun Xiaohong hadn't recovered from her disappointment when she suddenly saw Qiu Du looking over, and immediately shouted alertly:

"what you up to!"

Looking at Sun Xiaohong's beautiful face beneath her simple attire, Qiu Du felt as if he had been compared to Lin Xian'er for a moment.

He immediately said with a wicked smile:

What else can a man think when he's interested in a woman?

As he spoke, he reached out to grab Sun Xiaohong.

Those who had not yet left were somewhat bewildered by the sudden turn of events.

Even Yi Ku, who was walking in front, was momentarily stunned when he turned around and saw his illegitimate son suddenly attacking a woman.

However, his expression immediately changed drastically.

If Qiu Du took a fancy to a woman under normal circumstances, he wouldn't care, and might even help him out because he loves his son.

But this is not a time for Qiu Du to act recklessly.

Gu Hanyuan was still there.

Sure enough, a sharp shout rang out throughout the arena.

"presumptuous!"