Chapter 120: Do you think this will make him marry you? Dream on!

Chapter 120: Do you think this will make him marry you? Dream on!



"He actually refused directly?"

Hearing Gu Fei's response, Huo Zhi, who was sitting at the neighboring seat, showed a look of surprise. Her previously calm, serene eyes rippled slightly. At the same time, she felt an inexplicable sense of loss in her heart.

Initially, Huo Zhi was quite displeased with the elders arranging this "proposal" on her behalf. After all, it was rare for the woman to be the one pursuing the man. She had always prided herself on her exceptional talent and rarely found any man worthy of her attention. However, now, she started to feel something different about Gu Fei. Of course, this difference stemmed initially from Gu Fei's terrifying cultivation talent and his ability to merge multiple types of heavenly flames, and only then from his refusal.

Huo Zhi was a strong-willed woman. While she might not be the most outstanding in the Yan Clan, none of her peers could catch her eye. Now, she finally found someone she admired, but he did not feel the same about her.

"That's great! Gu Fei really won't choose this woman from the Yan Clan..."

Unlike Huo Zhi, Xun'er, sitting across from her, flashed a bright smile at Gu Fei's rejection.

She even shot a challenging look at Huo Zhi, as if mocking her for not being able to find a man who wanted her, despite her efforts.

"Hmph..."

Huo Zhi caught Xun'er's provocative gaze, igniting her competitive spirit. "Since you think Gu Fei won't marry me, I'll make sure to fight for it..."

Huo Zhi made up her mind. This decision wasn't just to compete with Xun'er but was also influenced by Gu Fei himself.

At that moment, the banquet hall fell into a brief silence due to Gu Fei's response. The Yan Clan's Elder Huo Yao's expression turned somewhat awkward. While Gu Fei's words were honest, to the Yan Clan members, it was akin to a slap in the face. They had come all this way to propose a marriage, only to be directly rejected, leaving them at a loss for how to proceed.

Seeing how things had unfolded, Xun'er's face darkened, feeling frustrated with her father, Gu Yuan. If he hadn't intervened, this matter might have ended here, but now that Huo Zhi would remain in the Gu Clan, the outcome was uncertain.

The banquet continued, and Huo Zhi took the initiative to approach Gu Fei. In terms of appearance, Huo Zhi was undoubtedly a rare beauty, exuding an aura of mystery that captivated the other young members of the Gu Clan, who were envious of Gu Fei. "Young Master Gu Fei, care for a drink?" Huo Zhi raised her wine cup towards Gu Fei, her actions graceful and dignified. Her beauty, tinged with an air of mystery, naturally drew people in, making them want to uncover the secrets behind her enigmatic façade.

"Miss Huo Zhi, please," Gu Fei replied, raising his wine cup without saying much more, leaving Huo Zhi slightly embarrassed.

"I heard that Young Master Gu Fei is also skilled in alchemy. It's rare to find someone like you, who excels in both alchemy and cultivation..." Despite the lukewarm response, Huo Zhi continued to make conversation, while Gu Fei responded politely but without much enthusiasm.

"Hmph!" Watching from the side, Xun'er grew increasingly annoyed, especially when Huo Zhi shot her a glance, mirroring the provocative look Xun'er had given her earlier.

"Do you think this will make Brother Gu Fei change his mind..." Xun'er clenched her small fists in frustration, drinking sullenly by herself. Though other young members of the Gu Clan tried to engage her in conversation, she ignored them all.

Finally, as the banquet ended, Xun'er found her father alone.

"Father, why did you stop Gu Fei? Wouldn't it have been better if he had just refused?"

Xun'er asked, her face showing her displeasure.

"Xun'er, for Gu Fei, Huo Zhi from the Yan Clan is indeed a good match... Or could it be that you

still want to reconcile with him?"

Gu Yuan frowned slightly as he replied.