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

However, what left Gu Yan completely bewildered was—

Cecilia merely turned her head slightly, two faint blushes rising on her snow-white cheeks, her icy blue eyes looking to the side, avoiding his gaze.

There was no anger, no cold rebuke, not even...

Is it a bit like being shy?

In fact, Gu Yan's idea was not wrong. Saying such things to a girl who has just experienced severe trauma and is extremely averse to men would definitely be a big mistake under normal circumstances.

But he underestimated two things.

First, the weight of the life-saving grace.

Being pulled back from the brink of utter collapse and destruction is a shock and an experience that is immeasurable for an ordinary girl.

Even if she is Cecilia

Secondly, his own charm attribute, which is as high as 90 points and enhanced by supernatural abilities, has a subtle influence on Cecilia, a girl who is meeting him up close for the first time and has just experienced intense emotional fluctuations.

Gu Yan's first impression of her was that she was comfortable and harmless, which even made her unconsciously lower her guard.

Gu Yan was speechless.

This wheelchair-bound Athena, who strikes fear into the hearts of the entire Shanglu City business community, prompting the Empire to dispatch high-ranking officials from its law enforcement department to monitor her mental health...

You blushed because of such a flippant remark?

And just now, she so naturally, almost gently, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth...

This plot development is utterly absurd.

It was completely different from the original novel he read and the script he planned!

Seeing that Cecilia didn't respond, Gu Yan was too lazy to say anything more. Let's finish the performance first.

He leaned back wearily in his chair, took a small silver medicine box from his pocket, and opened it.

He poured out two white pills that emitted a faint bitter fragrance and swallowed them with the remaining half glass of water beside him.

This medicine costs five million per bottle and is specifically designed to cure the mental backlash and physical exhaustion caused by his overuse of his superpowers.

Cecilia caught a glimpse of the pill out of the corner of her eye, and a very subtle ripple flashed in her icy blue eyes, as if she wanted to say something.

But when she felt Gu Yan's gaze sweep over her, she immediately reverted to her aloof and dignified demeanor.

He casually looked back down at the auction hall, as if his momentary concern and blush were just an illusion.

Soon, the hammer fell on the last item, and the auction officially ended.

The guests began to leave one after another, but many people's eyes kept glancing at Bai Zikong, who was still standing there.

As everyone knows, Master Gu Yan's arrangement to present paintings is about to begin.

"Please wait a moment, Miss Cecilia."

Sure enough, just as the crowd was about to disperse, Bai Zikong took a deep breath, stepped forward, and spoke in a clear voice, seemingly using some kind of trick, which carried clearly throughout the hall.

Cecilia, who was about to maneuver her wheelchair away from the window, paused, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

At this critical moment when things were about to break out.

"BOOM!!!"

A loud bang suddenly came from the side of the auction house's emergency exit!

This was followed by a piercing noise of metal twisting and breaking!

The specially made alloy safety door, which was strong enough to withstand small explosions, was actually blasted open from the outside!

Amidst the billowing dust, Chen Sinian's face darkened. He immediately strode out with several bodyguards, shouting angrily, "Who goes there?! How dare you trespass on my Chen family's auction!"

As soon as he finished speaking, hundreds of elite bodyguards and guards emerged from the surrounding passageways and shadowy areas.

Many of them were agile and had sharp eyes, clearly superhumans or accomplished ancient martial arts practitioners. They instantly blocked the intruders' possible directions, exuding an imposing aura.

However, when the dust settled and the person's appearance became clear, Chen Sinian's anger froze instantly, then turned into something incredibly strange. He even subconsciously looked up and glanced in the direction of Gu Yan's private room on the second floor.

There were only two intruders.

But this made everyone in the know feel a chill run down their spines.

They were two extremely beautiful women.

The older woman wore a well-tailored, dark purple, modernized cheongsam, with a matching long trench coat over it; her elegance remained undiminished.

With gentle features and a composed demeanor befitting someone accustomed to a high position, she was none other than Pei Youyi, the matriarch of the Pei family.

And the young woman standing quietly beside her was even more captivating.

She wore a retro-style long dress in moon white embroidered with light silver patterns, and her black hair cascaded down her back with only a simple jade hairpin.

Her face was serene and exquisitely beautiful, like a snow lotus on a high mountain, untouched by the dust of the world.

But at this moment, her usually calm and composed eyes clearly revealed a deep sadness, and even a hint of barely perceptible panic.

It was Pei Yuran, the strongest of the younger generation of the Pei family, known as the number one sword immortal of the Pei family.

The mother and daughter standing together don't look like mother and daughter, but rather like a pair of outstanding sisters.

But anyone with eyes could see that Pei Yuran was not in a good state.

The sadness and oppression that surrounded her almost transformed into a tangible chill, making those who came near her feel a stinging sensation on their skin.

Chen Sinian opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to start speaking.

Why did this mother and daughter have to come at this time of year?

Did they just break down the door?

Damn it, the special alloy door was twisted open like a rope.

Are these two, mother and daughter, a female Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Besides, looking at Pei Yuran like this...

Could it be that Master Gu Yan's scumbag persona isn't just a persona?!

That would be hilarious!

In the hall, everyone recognized the newcomers as the famous sword-wielding mother and daughter from the Pei family, and their expressions varied.

The older generation remained relatively composed, though they shook their heads with strange expressions, seemingly finding the scene utterly absurd.

The young men and women of the privileged generation couldn't hold back any longer.

They immediately recalled the crazy gossip and speculation that had just been circulating in the command center group chat, such as Master Gu taking in everything and a chaotic scene.

Looking at Pei Yuran's sorrowful and restrained appearance, and then at the private room where Gu Yan was on the second floor.

They exchanged glances, their lips curling into smiles, looking excitedly like they'd just heard it all.

Zhang Zihao had already hidden behind his father, Zhang Xiong. Seeing Pei Youyi and Pei Yuran bursting into the room, he wished he could slap himself a few times.

"I have such a sharp tongue! My mouth is so awful!"

He wailed inwardly.

Seeing how heartbroken Pei's little swordsman is, could it be that Master Gu's scumbag persona... is true?

And it's the kind where they take both mothers and daughters?

But Master Gu's small frame...

They can withstand these two female Tyrannosaurus Rex...

Oh no, is it the antics of two powerful female sword immortals?

I'm so sorry, Master Gu!

Zhang Xiong was both amused and exasperated; this scene was not in Master Gu Yan's script!

What should we do?

He shoved his son. "I'll settle the score with you when we get back! Now, go quickly! Explain to Miss Pei that you're the one who leaked the information!"

Zhang Zihao cried, his face contorted with misery: "Dad! How do you explain this?"

Zhang Xiong glared at him: "I don't care! You caused this mess, so figure out a solution now!"

Without saying a word, he shoved the despairing Zhang Zihao toward Chen Sinian.