I raised stunning young ladies, but they all wanted to possess me.

Pei Youyi tossed her hair.

"Can't sleep? Get up and walk around."

She tried to keep her expression calm as she sat down opposite Gu Yan, her gaze sweeping over the three of them.

"Were you chatting just now?"

Lin Jinyu looked at her, her tone devoid of emotion.

"I'm listening to Xiao Yan sing."

Pei Youyi looked at Gu Yan with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"Xiao Yan can sing?"

Gu Yan nodded, a little embarrassed.

"I know a little."

Pei Youyi smiled, a smile so gentle that it was impossible to look away.

"Then sing it for me another day."

The air suddenly dropped a few degrees as soon as he finished speaking.

Pei Yuran stared thoughtfully into Pei Youyi's icy blue eyes.

Lin Jinyu stared at Pei Youyi, her golden eyes burning with desire.

Two pairs of eyes immediately fell on Pei Youyi.

Pei Youyi's smile froze for a moment.

She coughed lightly, looked away, and picked up a piece of pastry.

"Let's eat some pastries, they won't taste good when they're cold."

Gu Yan quickly picked up a piece and stuffed it into her mouth.

"Delicious! Aunt Youyi's cooking is really good."

He chewed a couple of times and took another piece; it did taste quite good.

Pei Youyi smiled, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"Eat more if you like."

Lin Jinyu also took a piece and took a bite.

"generally."

She spoke calmly, but her eyes kept glancing towards Gu Yan.

Pei Yuran didn't move and just stood there watching Gu Yan eat.

Gu Yan felt extremely uncomfortable being stared at.

He ate one piece and then another.

I ate three pieces and couldn't eat anymore, so I put the pastries down.

He took a deep breath and looked at the three people.

Pei Yuran stood on the left, staring at him, while Lin Jinyu sat on the right, also staring at him.

Pei Youyi sat opposite him, still staring at him with a smile on her lips.

Three pairs of eyes: ice blue, golden, and gentle.

The gaze fell entirely on him, making his back feel cold.

Gu Yan felt she needed to stand up for herself and stop being such a coward.

He stood up and his voice was a few decibels louder than usual.

"Alright, everyone go to sleep. What are you still doing sitting here so late?"

All three of them were stunned, not expecting him to say that suddenly.

Gu Yan first looked at Pei Yuran and softened her tone.

"Yu Ran, go back to your room."

Pei Yuran watched him without moving, her icy blue eyes fixed on him.

It was as if they were waiting for him to say something, or as if they were waiting for a reason.

Gu Yan repeated herself, her voice even softer.

"obedient."

Pei Yuran was silent for two seconds, then nodded.

"it is good."

She turned and walked two steps toward the room, then looked back at Gu Yan.

I stared at that glance for a long time; there was something indescribable in it.

Then she continued walking and closed the door, and the courtyard was quiet for a moment.

Gu Yan looked at Lin Jinyu and her tone was a bit harsher than before.

"You should rest too."

Lin Jinyu looked into his golden eyes, where complex emotions were churning.

There was dissatisfaction, grievance, and a hint of resentment.

She stood up and slid the stool across the floor, making a sound.

"Okay, I'm leaving."

She paused, as if making a decision.

"But I won't give up."

After saying that, she turned and walked out, but after a few steps she turned back.

Goodnight, Xiao Yan.

Her voice was very soft, as if she was afraid he wouldn't answer.

Then she continued walking and disappeared at the gate of the courtyard.

Gu Yan looked at Pei Youyi, and Pei Youyi spoke first.

"I don't need you to tell me, I'll go myself."

She picked up the tray and stood up, her movements still so elegant.

"Xiao Yan, you should go to sleep early too, don't think too much."

She turned and walked away, her high heels clicking on the ground.

Her silhouette was as gentle as a painting, the moonlight outlining her full curves.

It grew farther and farther away, fading into the distance, until it finally disappeared around the corner.

The courtyard finally quieted down; even the wind stopped.

Gu Yan stood alone under the moonlight and let out a long breath.

It's so hard, really so hard, even more tiring than fighting.

He sat back down on the stone chair, his mind a complete mess.

Lin Jinyu leaned against the wall outside the courtyard, not having gone far.

She didn't go to the room Pei Youyi had arranged for her.

She was lost in thought, her golden eyes shining brightly in the night.

She bit her lip, her fingers clenching the hem of her clothes until they turned white.

If absolutely necessary, then activate Plan B.

Take Xiao Yan away directly, but don't let him notice.

We absolutely cannot let him notice even the slightest thing.

She took a deep breath, turned around, and disappeared into the night.

The footsteps faded into the distance until they disappeared completely.

Gu Yan closed the door in the room and leaned against the door panel.

My mind is still buzzing.

He wanted to leave more and more.

but……

He recalled Lin Jinyu's appearance earlier; she had indeed changed a little.

She would never have been so restrained in the past.

I won't ask him if it's okay, I won't wait for his agreement, and I won't say goodnight.

They will directly take action, directly rob, and directly remove the mask.

But she didn't; she sat there and spoke to him in that tone.

Look into his golden eyes with that kind of gaze.

There's no longer the obsession I used to have, no longer that crazy "you have to be me."

There was only resentment and a hint of caution.

It's like he's afraid, afraid he'll say no, afraid he'll refuse.

Gu Yan sighed and walked to the bedside to sit down.

On the table lay the Demon-Suppressing Blade, its blade pitch black.

Ancient patterns were engraved on the scabbard, which gleamed coldly in the moonlight.

He stared at the knife for a very, very long time.

Now that my lifespan is secured, I still need to become stronger.

The superpower is strong, but it's not enough, far from enough.

He had previously planned to have Pei Yuran go to Shanglu to pick up her grandfather first.

But now that I think about it, it won't work if the female lead is around.

It will only continue to shorten his lifespan and make him die faster.

He took a deep breath and turned on his phone.

Open the chat interface with that woman from the Fu family.

The screen light shone on his face as he thought for a moment and began to type.

"Ms. Fu, I'd like to ask about your specific capabilities."

The other party replied instantly, as if they had been waiting for his message.

"An officially certified superhuman."

It was followed by a smiley face emoji that looked very relaxed.

Gu Yan frowned and slowed down her typing speed.

"I'm asking for a Grade A. Are you confident in your ability to achieve that?"

The other party replied instantly, very quickly.

"Don't worry, it's just a certification level."

"You won't be disappointed if it really comes down to a fight."

Gu Yan stared at the screen for a few seconds before typing again.

"Ms. Fu, I'm still very curious."

"Why are you a member of the Fu family and acting as my bodyguard?"

"That's strange."

The other party was silent for a while, but did not reply immediately this time.

The screen showed the other person typing, flashing several times.

Then a message came in, it wasn't very long.

"My family doesn't need me; leaving might be better."

Then a smiley face emoji popped up.

Gu Yan was stunned. What kind of answer was that?

He asked a few more questions, but the other party only said they would talk when they met.

They didn't say much else, as if they were avoiding something.

Gu Yan put down her phone and leaned against the headboard.

Grade A is a bit low, but this is the only person he's currently in contact with.

Let's meet in person first before we talk about it.

That's true. Although he offered a high price, it's not that easy to encounter superhumans or grandmasters of A rank or above.

These people would be considered important figures in any country.

Moreover, he didn't explain why, he just said he wanted to be an employee for life.

It's normal to have only one contact.