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Chapter 178: Gu Yuan: Call Me Father-in-law
🕑 Added 2023-07-24 05:00:04 +0000 UTCHun Tiandi, the leader of the Soul Clan, held a position far beyond ordinary on the entire Dou Qi continent. Gu Xun’er looked at Hun Tiandi, her body trembling as she asked, "Are you Hun Xiu, or are you Hun Tiandi?"
Even though she already knew that Hun Xiu was Hun Tiandi, she found it hard to believe. It felt like she was dreaming.
Hun Tiandi replied, "There has never been a Hun Xiu in this world; there's only Hun Tiandi. If you must insist on a Hun Xiu, then that Hun Xiu is also Hun Tiandi."
"So..." Gu Xun’er's voice quivered as she spoke, and she didn't continue with her sentence.
Hun Tiandi said, "That's right, I took away what belongs to you..."
Gu Xun’er was taken aback when she heard Hun Tiandi admitting it. She never expected that the one who took away her most precious thing was Hun Tiandi!
In the Soul Clan, the position and status of Hun Tiandi were unparalleled, almost saint-like.
She didn't think that in the blink of an eye, the person who took away her beloved turned out to be Hun Tiandi, the leader of the Soul Clan.
Her emotions were in turmoil.
Gu Xun’er suddenly changed the subject and asked, "So, does this mean that I will become the Soul Clan's First Lady?"
Both Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan were stunned by her question. Her unexpected response left them speechless for a moment.
Hun Tiandi was particularly dumbfounded. He had expected Gu Xun’er to say something like, "I will seek revenge no matter how long it takes."
Instead, her words caught him off guard, and he didn't know how to respond.
Could it be that Gu Xun’er had already accepted the situation? Had she seen through it all?
Although Gu Yuan and he were of the same generation, he is indeed more than capable to become Gu Xun’er's husband.
Gu Xun’er understood that she couldn't possibly be Hun Tiandi's opponent, so she decided to change her approach.
There are many ways to seek revenge, right?
Why should she limit herself to just one option?
Gu Yuan looked at Gu Xun’er and wondered, "Has she come to terms with it? Does she see the bigger picture? Although Hun Tiandi is of the same generation as me, he would undoubtedly be more than suitable as her husband."
He thought to himself, "Has Xun’er really understood this? Although Hun Tiandi is my peer, if he becomes my son-in-law, it's more than appropriate."
With that thought in mind, he was relieved to see his daughter taking a different approach. The situation might take an unexpected turn.
Having just seen Hun Tiandi displaying his might in front of him, and now about to address him as "Father-in-law," Gu Yuan couldn't help but feel a bit pleased in his heart.
However...
When he thought about his daughter and Hun Tiandi, a trace of discomfort still lingered in Gu Yuan's heart. If Hun Tiandi were to kowtow in front of him a few times, that discomfort might disappear.
Hun Tiandi: "???" (Are you kidding me?)
...
In response to Gu Xun’er's question, Hun Tiandi said, "Yes, strictly speaking, you are indeed the First Lady of the Clan!"
Although he had no idea what schemes were going on in Gu Xun’er's mind, Hun Tiandi was not afraid of whatever she was planning. He had enough power to easily suppress any of her schemes.
Moreover...
From Hun Tiandi's perspective, Gu Xun’er accepting her position as the First Lady of the Clan would be beneficial for him.
He had never intended to take advantage of Gu Xun’er.
After all!
As the seed of a "Dou Di," he would never easily give her up. He was not doing this for himself!
The allure of beauty could be as dangerous as a wolf and a tiger, and one should not even entertain the thought!
Yet he had thought about it, and he had acted on it. He had already fallen under the fatal allure, but to Hun Tiandi, it was worth it.
Because...
Everything was for the Soul Clan, for the future generations!
For the sake of the Soul Clan and the future, sacrificing himself was nothing! As the Clan Leader, he had long been prepared to put his life on the line at any time.
...
Upon hearing Hun Tiandi's acknowledgment, Gu Xun’er's eyes brightened as she said, "So, apart from you, the entire Soul Clan belongs to me, right?"
"Hmm?" When Hun Tiandi heard her question, he raised an eyebrow and chose to answer, "As the Soul Clan's First Lady, as my woman, you have no real power!”
“You can't meddle in the affairs of the Soul Clan! What you should do now is to work hard to improve your strength, not indulge in idle thoughts!"
After speaking, Hun Tiandi looked at Gu Yuan and said, "Brother Gu Yuan, I know you have a lot to say to me. Let's go to the main hall!"
With that, Hun Tiandi left.
Seeing Hun Tiandi leave, Gu Yuan thought, "I really want to know what you have to say to me."
Gu Yuan turned to Gu Xun’er and said, "Xun’er, I'll leave for a moment!" Without waiting for her consent, he left.
Gu Xun’er watched the successive departures of Hun Tiandi and her father, murmuring, "Hmph, as the First Lady of the Clan, I have no rights at all!"
But after considering her own strength, Gu Xun’er felt at ease. At present, she was only a Dou Wang!
What rights did she need?
Gu Xun’er knew that she wasn't the only woman Hun Tiandi had, as she had witnessed a grand wedding not long ago!
She was just one of many.
She might even just be an accident, a mistake Hun Tiandi made unintentionally. If she wants to have a say in the Soul Clan, it ultimately depends on her own strength. Being a Dou Sheng is just the beginning!
Gu Xun’er clenched her small fist, feeling determined. She knew she had to work hard, even if seeking revenge seemed distant now.
But...
She wouldn't give up; she would strive!
...
In the Soul Clan's main hall-
Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan were present.
Gu Yuan took the initiative and said, "Hun Tiandi, aren't you going to speak? Call me Father-in-law"
"Hmm?" Hun Tiandi was a bit surprised to hear Gu Yuan's question. Speak? Change the way he addresses Gu Yuan? Call him "Father-in-law"?
If Gu Yuan's strength surpassed his own, it would be understandable for Hun Tiandi to call him Father-in-law. However, Gu Yuan's strength was not even close to his own! Currently, he could easily defeat Gu Yuan.
Did Gu Yuan expect Hun Tiandi to indulge him and call him Father-in-law? That was wishful thinking!
Hun Tiandi didn't blame Gu Yuan for this presumption. If he indulged Gu Yuan, there might be more unreasonable requests in the future.
Just as Gu Yuan thought Hun Tiandi would call him that, Hun Tiandi did not follow the expected script.
Instead, he turned the tables and said, "Call you Father-in-law? Gu Yuan, when you can defeat me, then I'll consider it! Right now... you're not qualified!"
