Live Strong in the Wilderness

-"Xu Yi is truly an extraordinary person; he actually managed to sleep for 6 days and nights," Gu Mingli said, astonished.

However, his words also left Gu Qinglian feeling quite surprised.

When did her father become so flattering?

Gu Qinglian had deep feelings for her father, and she admired him greatly.

Since childhood, she had been by Gu Mingli’s side, aware of how hard he worked and how much he endured.

"So, you haven’t fulfilled your duty yet?" Jiang Xue glanced at her daughter, immediately noticing she was inexperienced.

Upon hearing her mother’s words, Jiang Xue furrowed her brows.

"Elder Jiang, please watch your words," Gu Qinglian retorted coldly.

Initially, she held a sliver of hope concerning her mother, but Jiang Xue’s words shattered it completely.

"Lian’Er, don’t be rude to your mother. A’Xue, this Xu Yi is not of our world; he might not favor Lian’Er. Moreover, I don’t want Lian’Er to sacrifice herself for the sake of Wuxu Palace," Gu Mingli said, looking guiltily at Gu Qinglian.

Indeed, he wished Xu Yi could bring benefits to Wuxu Palace, but exchanging his daughter for such benefits was unacceptable.

He did want his daughter to get close to Xu Yi, even to attend to him.

But it was a way out for his daughter.

Should Xu Yi turn against Wuxu Palace, Gu Qinglian might have a chance to survive.

However, the outcome surprised Gu Mingli, as he hadn’t expected Xu Yi to eat and then fall asleep for 6 days and nights without selecting a single palace maid to attend him.

"Gu Mingli, you always pamper your daughter. And me? If you rejected our marriage back then, I would have long been united with Brother Sheng," Jiang Xue exploded upon seeing Gu Mingli’s attitude toward Gu Qinglian.

Gu Qinglian was dumbfounded; was this the inside story of her parents’ discord?

Who was this Brother Sheng she referred to?

Gu Mingli’s mouth twitched, then he said gently, "Xue’Er, I’ve told you before, it was Senior Brother Sheng who earnestly persuaded me to propose to Tai Shan. Actually, I didn’t expect Master Tai Shan to agree, but he did, marrying you to me. My feelings for you have never changed, even now. You say I protect Lian’Er, but that’s what a father should do, isn’t it? How can I not protect our daughter?"

"You... you’re full of it. Brother Sheng and I were clearly mutually fond of each other, don’t twist the truth. My father agreed only because you seduced him; you’re a phony deceiver from start to finish," Jiang Xue said, extremely agitated.

"Senior Brother Sheng was passionately pursuing the Saintess of Celestial Moon Pavilion, Tian Yuelan, everyone knows this. To marry Tian Yuelan, he relinquished the position of Palace Master of Wuxu Palace. Because of this, Tai Shan almost stripped Senior Brother Sheng of his cultivation. Xue’Er, why do you ignore the facts?" Gu Mingli looked at Jiang Xue lovingly, even though Jiang Xue never had feelings for him. When Gu Mingli first entered Wuxu Palace, he fell in love with Jiang Xue at first sight. Moreover, Jiang Xue was already his wife and had given him the brilliant Gu Qinglian. So, his heart still held deep affection for his wife.

"Rubbish, Brother Sheng could never fancy that enchantress. The enchantress plotted to ruin Brother Sheng’s purity to coerce him into marrying her. You know, Brother Sheng was the most handsome man in the world; countless women from the Holy Land were enamored with him."

"You know his character best. If Tian Yuelan the enchantress did such a thing, would Brother Sheng marry her?" Jiang Xue said, her eyes red and staring at Gu Mingli.

"This..." Gu Mingli was rendered speechless by Jiang Xue’s words.

He knew his senior brother well; if Tian Yuelan had set him up, his senior brother might indeed abandon everything to marry her.

Back then, Gu Mingli also thought Jiang Xue would marry Chang Sheng.

Could this truly be the truth?

Gu Mingli was confused, stepping back.

"No, Senior Brother Sheng pursued Tian Yuelan for ten years. If she had set him up, why would he relentlessly chase after her for ten years? Many disciples in the sect delivered love letters on his behalf," Gu Mingli reasoned, believing Tian Yuelan wouldn’t manipulate with her virtue; she couldn’t stoop to such despicable acts.

"Father, isn’t the vice master of the Celestial Moon Pavilion, Chang Sheng, on the guest list? If Elder Jiang is doubtful, she can directly seek confirmation from Pavilion Master Chang. Maybe it’s just Elder Jiang’s wishful thinking?" Although Gu Qinglian felt this matter was an elder’s feud, she sensed her father’s deep love for her mother. So, she hoped for her father to attain love.

Despite reaching their level, where gains and losses mattered more, love was dispensable, not a necessity. Of course, if attainable, it’s naturally the best.

As the Saintess of Wuxu Palace, Gu Qinglian understood this well.

But she couldn’t comprehend why, as the previous Saintess, Jiang Xue remained so childish.

"Brother Sheng is here too, really?" Jiang Xue excitedly grabbed Gu Mingli’s arm, as it had been over a century since Chang Sheng renounced the Holy Son role and the Palace Master position of Wuxu Palace, not returning since.