The deepest affection in Gu Long's world

Chapter 194 The Darkened Puppy
"Xiao Hong! Xiao Hong! Sun Xiao Hong!!!"

Ding Baiyun chased Sun Xiaohong from the front hall entrance to the back garden before finally stopping her; Sun Xiaohong was clearly avoiding her.

Why are you hiding?!

"Who's hiding!"

Sun Xiaohong just felt unsure how to face her old friend. Anyone with a brain would start to review the situation of this demon-slaying conference, especially since it was known that the Lord of Tianji had stayed at Xingyun Manor for some time.

It's easy to guess that the current situation is under their control.

Even Li Xunhuan quickly considered this possibility, but he really had no intention of caring about it, because Long Xiaoyun and Zhao Zhengyi both wanted to kill him from the bottom of their hearts.

As for what Fang Yunhua did, he was probably just using the platform they had set up to achieve his own goals.

If Chu Liuxiang were here, he would definitely feel very familiar, because it is a similar situation of going with the flow, and then only making a dazzling appearance at the crucial moment. However, as someone involved in the situation, he has to thank the other party for their help.

I just felt inexplicably wronged.
But Lao Li had indeed developed a good mindset. When he was in the front hall, he didn't mention this matter to Fang Yunhua. The two tacitly skipped over this part and didn't talk about anything that would hurt their feelings.

Compared to detective-type protagonists like Lao Chu who get to the bottom of things, the gullible Lao Li is more likely to find a way to console himself.

Sun Xiaohong, however, was not so composed. She had realized that Ding Baiyun truly considered her a friend, which left the shy and happy little dog momentarily at a loss for how to explain.

Why didn't you go to the victory celebration banquet?

Ding Baiyun was smart enough not to press the other party's previous concealment. If she didn't have a more important purpose, she might have teased the other party a bit, but now she took the initiative to bring up a topic that could be discussed.

Sun Xiaohong sat on the stone bench in the back garden, relieved as she answered.

"I was just arranging things for the female disciples of the Jade Flute Daoist."

"By the way, how come you were hanging out with them before, and why did you arrive at this demon-slaying gathering so late?"

Speaking of this, Sun Xiaohong was no longer sleepy.

"Of course, it's to take advantage of the time when Master Yuxiao is not around and persuade them to abandon the darkness and embrace the light."

Although these female disciples were only one of the strong pieces of evidence to condemn the Jade Flute Daoist, Sun Xiaohong felt very proud of her contribution, and most importantly, she believed that she could help Shangfang Yunhua.

Even such seemingly minor things that add to the overall enjoyment.

"They were persuaded by you." Ding Baiyun's expression was indeed somewhat surprised.

"Mmm." Sun Xiaohong raised her chin, her proud puppy mode activated!
Her natural affability, coupled with her energetic and witty banter, makes her perfectly suited for this kind of job. After all, who can resist a white Samoyed that wags its tail at you non-stop?
"So you're helping him like this because..." Ding Baiyun raised an eyebrow meaningfully.

Sun Xiaohong, who was originally proud, blushed slightly, but she still nodded firmly.

"Yes, that's him."

This was in response to her conversation with Ding Baiyun at Xingyun Manor, in which she mentioned that she already had a man.

“But he has another woman with him.” Ding Baiyun began to reveal her true intentions. After being stopped by A Fei, she calmed down from her impulsive emotions. As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.

Ding Baiyun was deeply concerned because Lin Xian'er was a formidable obstacle in front of him, so revealing his thoughts too early might not be a good thing.

This is why she decided to break through Sun Xiaohong's defenses, at least to figure out the relationship between the three of them.

"You mean Sister Xian'er? You mentioned it yourself before, didn't you? Brother Fang is her sugar daddy, so their relationship is naturally very close." Sun Xiaohong said this without a trace of sourness on her face.

She gradually adapted to this seemingly abnormal three-person relationship.

After all, the wardrobe had almost become her refreshment point, and those fun little games did indeed make her more and more immersed, and she also vaguely realized that she might have some cuckolding tendencies in her heart.

There's a unique kind of joy in it~
Ding Baiyun, who had been watching the other party's expression closely, frowned.

"You are the eldest daughter of the Sun family!"

"I came later, and Sister Xian'er is very nice too. We're fine as we are now." Sun Xiaohong replied in a seemingly naive way, but when she quietly noticed Ding Baiyun's brows furrowing slightly, a sly glint flashed deep in her eyes.

Although she usually looks like a carefree and happy little dog, that doesn't mean she's brainless. In the original storyline, she repeatedly made thought-provoking remarks, and in the current battle for Fang Yunhua, she has been extremely perceptive in sensing the presence of her rival.

Sun Xiaohong hadn't forgotten the scene on that snowy night when Ding Baiyun stared blankly at the small building to the east, the affection in his eyes revealing a look of someone who had fallen in love.

After she participated in the demon-slaying conference, she frequently noticed that the little vixen in front of her had her eyes practically glued to her brother Fang.

That very night, they came to Xingyun Manor. Their intentions were all too easy to guess!
Her words really stumped Ding Baiyun. His original plan was to ally with Wu against Cao, but Sun Xiaohong was just a coward from Jiangdong who surrendered to the enemy before even launching an attack!
How then can she cross that mountain?
Just as Ding Baiyun was deep in thought, she noticed that Sun Xiaohong's gaze towards her was full of teasing, and her expression clearly showed that she was amused by her!
This made her realize that her thoughts had probably been figured out.

It's all the fault of that snowy night; I exposed myself too early. I shouldn't have admitted that I saw a figure back then.

Then Ding Baiyun took a deep breath, and with a ripple of her body, she decided to stop with all this roundabout stuff!
"I've got my eye on him!"

"Who has taken a fancy to? Li Xunhuan? He's quite good, but he likes to play strange games. You need to be careful. What if he gives you up to someone else for the sake of cultivation? That would be terrible! I heard he has a friend outside the Great Wall."

"Enough!" Ding Baiyun interrupted Sun Xiaohong's nonsense. "I said I've taken a liking to the Master of Tianji Tower, that is, Young Master Fang, Fang Yunhua!"

"Oh." Sun Xiaohong blinked.

Her face remained expressionless; she simply stared blankly at Ding Baiyun, as if gesturing for her to continue.

This left Ding Baiyun unsure of how to proceed.

"Don't you have any ideas?"

"Should we have any ideas? Of the hundreds of women at today's demon-slaying gathering, aside from some married women, nine out of ten will be interested in Brother Fang. After all, Brother Fang is handsome, strong, powerful, rich, and young with good health."

"Wait, does 'good health' mean..."

Sun Xiaohong, who had been unusually calm, instantly switched to the form of a red-hot puppy.

"You wouldn't!" Ding Baiyun looked at Sun Xiaohong in surprise.

Sun Xiaohong quickly said.

"Don't misunderstand, we're not yet, but it's only a matter of time!" "Not getting married or getting engaged first?" Ding Baiyun was taken aback by the implication. She knew that women from prominent families like theirs still adhered to traditional rules and regulations, unlike some chivalrous women who would disregard everything once they got carried away.

Their main selling point is that it's a gift delivered without even looking.

Although according to the custom in Gu Long's martial arts world, the more privileged a young lady is, the faster she is sent, Ding Baiyun still insists on the process of buying a ticket first and then boarding the train.

Unless she's also head over heels in love.

"This all requires Brother Fang to make the decision, and it will definitely be Sister Xian'er first. As I said before, everything will be done naturally when the time is right!"

"What if he doesn't want you after you've done your good deed?"

Ding Baiyun said that she asked the question without thinking, because she didn't quite understand Sun Xiaohong's overly passive attitude, and perhaps she was a little envious of her.

But she regretted asking the question as soon as she did.

Because Sun Xiaohong did not answer, she looked at Ding Baiyun expressionlessly, but her empty gaze seemed to be looking through Ding Baiyun into some unknown place. Her face did not change, but it was precisely this expression that made Ding Baiyun feel a chill in his heart.

"No, no! He'll definitely want you. Our Xiaohong is so cute, how could he not want you!"

Before realizing that things were going wrong, Ding Baiyun quickly stepped forward and took Sun Xiaohong's hand. He didn't know if it was because the winter was too cold or because her mood had also sunk to the bottom, but Ding Baiyun felt as if he had touched a block of ice.

The oppressive atmosphere was only dispelled when Sun Xiaohong suddenly tilted her head and laughed.

Ding Baiyun didn't dare to say anything more, like "What should you do if the other person doesn't want you anymore?"

Because she always felt that Sun Xiaohong, in that state just now, would do something unexpected, including directly stabbing her vulnerable neck.

The main theme is a subtle trend of people becoming obsessed and going mad.

Having brought the conversation to this point, Ding Baiyun also felt no interest in continuing.

After all, Sun Xiaohong's expression of being on the verge of collapse had really frightened her, making her hesitant to try any of the provocative words she had planned on Sun Xiaohong.

She then decided to rest first. She had just learned from the housekeeper that the villa where she had stayed in Xingyun Manor was still reserved for her, so she needed a private space to calm down.

And you need to think carefully about how to proceed with your mountain-moving plan!

Just as Ding Baiyun exchanged a few pleasantries and got up to leave, Sun Xiaohong, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

"Baiyun, you've been worried about Sister Xian'er, but have you ever thought about this?"

"Ok?"

Ding Baiyun stopped after taking a few steps. She looked at Sun Xiaohong with a puzzled expression. When she noticed that although the other party looked serious, she did not seem to be turning towards some kind of dark side as before, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"what is the problem?"

"As I just said, at least most of the hundreds of women at this demon-slaying gathering will have some designs on Brother Fang. But how can you be sure you're not one of those hundreds?"

Ding Baiyun was stunned. In her imagination, it was only natural for her to be liked by others. Therefore, she directly set her sights on Lin Xian'er. In reality, it could be seen as her wanting to defeat Lin Xian'er and thus occupy a greater place in Fang Yunhua's heart.

But what if the other person never had her in their heart to begin with?
"I...I...I'm like this."

"You're trying to say that you're so beautiful, how could any man not like you? Although aesthetics are a very subjective thing."

But in terms of beauty alone, you're probably a notch below Sister Xian'er. Sister Xian'er told me that she only recently won over Brother Fang; before that, she had silently been by his side for over a decade.

"More than ten years?!"

Ding Baiyun was completely stunned. The unexpected reality had left him rooted to the spot.

Putting aside the negative impressions she had of Lin Xian'er as a love rival, she had to admit that if she were a man, she probably wouldn't be able to resist a woman like Lin Xian'er throwing herself at her for more than three days!
Even as a woman herself, seeing such a beautiful woman, she felt an urge to get close to her.

And more than ten years doesn't count the ignorance of childhood; just considering the time it takes to reach maturity, it's at least five or six years.

Having been pursued for so long by a beauty like Lin Xian'er before finally managing to win her over, she suddenly realized that her original plan needed to be completely overturned and started all over again!
"how about you?"

Ding Baiyun admitted that unless she took the initiative to offer herself up to reveal her hidden advantages, she simply did not have the strength to fight Lin Xian'er head-on. However, although she was no match for Lin Xian'er, she considered herself to be stronger than Sun Xiaohong!
"I...I'm only doing this because Sister Xian'er is helping me!" Sun Xiaohong was actually a little angry. She sensed a sense of contempt from the other person's question, that she could rise to the top and why she couldn't!
As a happy little dog, she's quite charming, okay!

"Lin Xian'er will help you?" Ding Baiyun stood there blankly, his brain completely blank.

The other person was speaking human language, but why couldn't she understand it?
"That's right. I got on Sister Xian'er's good side first. Because Sister Xian'er helped me and created opportunities for me, I was able to successfully win over Brother Fang!"

That was indeed the situation, but Sun Xiaohong deliberately described it in a somewhat subtle way. Then, ignoring Ding Baiyun who was still standing there dumbfounded, she hummed a little tune and happily went to find Lin Xian'er.

After the restart was completed, Ding Baiyun finally came to a conclusion.

"So I should win over Lin Xian'er first? Is that...is that reasonable?!"
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In the front hall.

Afei went to report to Fang Yunhua about Miss Ding's return to Xingyun Manor, and also mentioned that Miss Ding had come to see him earlier, but had been stopped by him.

This was, of course, also Fang Yunhua's arrangement. After all, the Demon Extermination Conference had just ended, and he had made a name for himself, thus officially revealing his identity as the Master of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. Naturally, some representatives of various forces would want to visit him before the celebration banquet ended.

In fact, Ding Baiyun was not the first person he stopped.

But the other party was indeed the most special one among them, because the others who came to visit either had something to ask for or were just showing their faces, while the purpose of this Miss Ding was somewhat unclear.

"I noticed that the two great families left in a hurry earlier, but why did this Miss Ding return?"

Old Li said he wouldn't meddle in other people's business, but in reality, he smoothly sided with Fang Yunhua.

"What do you think?" Fang Yunhua had a rough idea of ​​the reason. After all, the other party's fiery gaze at the demon-slaying conference had really given even someone as thick-skinned as him a headache.

After thinking for a moment, Li Xunhuan said...

"There's probably something fishy going on here. It's possible that it was orchestrated by that young master Ding. In any case, there's likely a conspiracy!"

(End of this chapter)