“Senior Brother… these past few days, there’s a sword technique I just can’t seem to understand…” Luo Baizhi held an ancient sword manual in her hands, trying to use this as an excuse to ease the tension with Gu Han.
“Master, your swordsmanship has always been the best among all of us. Could you please…”
In the past, Gu Han had always spoiled her. Whenever she had doubts about a cultivation technique, no matter how busy he was, he would take time to explain it to her.
But this time, before she could even get close, a terrifying sword pressure erupted from Gu Han’s body. The oppressive force made Luo Baizhi go pale and stumble back several steps.
“Senior Brother, I…” Liu Ruyan had just opened her mouth when Gu Han’s icy gaze swept over, freezing all her thoughts. Her entire body was instantly engulfed in overwhelming fear.
Luckily, she was standing at a distance. Otherwise, she truly believed she might have been injured. The sudden fear and grievance brought tears to her eyes. Her Senior Brother had always treated her kindly in the past… was he really going to treat her like this just because she made a single mistake?
She had already apologized and deeply reflected on her actions. Why couldn’t he forgive her?
Gu Han’s face remained cold. Just looking at them worsened his mood.
There was no need to say much about Liu Ruyan—everyone knew her situation. But even Youwei and Luo Baizhi weren’t innocent. In the previous life, they had repeatedly ignored his hardships. And just earlier, before they even knew the full truth, they still chose to believe Liu Ruyan and Ye Qingyun.
They had looked at him with disappointment and disdain, and even helped spread the rumor within the sect that he was the true culprit.
During an avalanche, no snowflake is innocent. And no snowflake is worthy of forgiveness.
“You make things only a dog would eat, so I won’t touch it.”
Gu Han said coldly, “Want me to teach you sword techniques? Sure. 1,000 spirit stones per half hour. If you can’t learn it, that’s your own problem. Don’t blame my teaching.”
He turned his gaze to Liu Ruyan again, his voice even colder. “Just stay far away from me.”
The once gentle Senior Brother was now this sharp and ruthless. His words pierced their hearts, and the three women were left with nothing but bitterness and sorrow. All this because of a misunderstanding? Had the past really become something unreachable?
“Senior Brother! When did you become this kind of person?!” a young man suddenly roared from a distance. His eyes were filled with grief and fury as he clenched his fists and shouted, “Yes, Master and the Senior Sisters made mistakes, but they’ve already reflected and sincerely want to apologize to you!”
“And putting aside the facts, aren’t you also at fault?!”
The surroundings instantly fell silent.
Gu Han raised an eyebrow and looked at the speaker, then suddenly laughed.
He vaguely remembered this youth. His name was Tang Yu, and he had exceptional talent, especially in body refinement. For various reasons, he had gotten close to the protagonist, Ye Qingyun, and became his loyal brother.
But during a trial in a secret realm, he was used by Ye Qingyun and died a tragic death.
The most ridiculous part was that Tang Yu died believing Ye Qingyun always treated him as a true brother and had sincerely cared about him.
He never realized that the opportunity in that secret realm was originally meant to be his. It could have changed his fate and brought him onto a greater stage.
But not only was the opportunity stolen by Ye Qingyun, Tang Yu also ended up as his scapegoat, giving him the chance to escape unharmed. Even at the moment of death, Tang Yu still believed Ye Qingyun was a good person. It was truly pathetic.
Gu Han chuckled and shook his head. His gaze turned mocking as he tilted his chin slightly, “Why are you barking like a dog?”
The moment he finished speaking, Gu Han suddenly raised his hand and pointed forward. Spiritual energy and law force condensed violently at his fingertip, forming a terrifying gust of law-infused wind that swept toward Tang Yu.
“You…” Tang Yu’s expression changed drastically. He hadn’t expected Gu Han to attack so suddenly.
However, he had recently broken through to the 1st stage Spirit Palace Realm and with his powerful physique, he believed he could withstand the sudden blow.
But in the next moment, the terrifying wind seemed to crush everything in its path. Tang Yu couldn’t resist it at all. His knees buckled, and he was forced to kneel.
Tang Yu was stunned.
He had always known that this Senior Brother was strong, but not to this extent. Wasn’t Gu Han also in the Spirit Palace Realm? Even if he was a few stages higher, the gap shouldn’t be this overwhelming…
Gu Han nodded slightly, the corner of his lips lifting, “Your tone just now really displeased me.”
“So from now on, if you want to criticize your Senior Brother, make sure to do it in this position. That would be more satisfying for me.”
“You…” Tang Yu burned with humiliation. Being publicly humiliated like this filled him with rage.
Gu Han said calmly, “Alright, I know you’re in a hurry, but no need to be so anxious.”
He interrupted Tang Yu’s attempt to retaliate and said, “I admit I didn’t like your attitude just now, so I attacked you. I apologize for that.”
“Now that I’ve apologized, surely you won’t be so petty as to hold a grudge, right?”
“And besides, putting the facts aside—aren’t you also at fault?”
His words made Tang Yu’s face flush red with anger, but there was nothing he could say. After all, those were the exact words he had used moments ago.
Gu Han turned around, hands behind his back, and said with a smile, “Never judge others without understanding their pain.”
“And next time you speak, try using your brain a little more.”
Tang Yu’s eyes were bloodshot. “Senior Brother… the you in my memory wasn’t like this!”
Gu Han’s voice remained cold and mocking. “Now you know.”
Snap!
Gu Han raised his hand and snapped his fingers. A flying sword shot through the air and hovered before him.
With a leap, Gu Han landed lightly on the sword.
“I’ve already marked my cave dwelling. If any of you dare to trespass…” Gu Han said, “I’ll break her legs without hesitation.”
With that, he rode his sword toward Cangjian Mountain.
The disciples of Profound Feather Peak watched his figure disappear into the distance, a strange feeling rising in their hearts.
The once gentle Senior Brother… might never return.