The two women before them were utterly contemptuous.
They sneered, "Someone like you, neither woman nor man, dares to be presumptuous in front of us? Do you really think you're someone just because you've won the favor of the Eldest Young Master?"
In their eyes, Gu Qianying was, after all, merely a plaything.
Bai Yufeng's playthings wouldn't last more than a few days in his hands; the ultimate outcome was always abandonment.
Moreover, this person's status was low, merely a servant in the household.
What if they were good-looking?
A despicable bloodline was destined to make Gu Qianying nothing but a waste.
Meeting their disdainful gazes, Gu Qianying finally smiled.
Although the two before her spoke with utmost force, they couldn't conceal the anger and jealousy in their eyes.
This person seemed to care a great deal about Bai Yufeng!
But if that were the case...
With this thought, Gu Qianying curved her lips into a smile, then gracefully stepped forward, speaking with disdain, "What are your names? You are truly presumptuous. Have you forgotten? Bai Yufeng is the Eldest Young Master of the Shengyu family, and he might directly inherit the position in the future. Do you truly believe the Eldest Young Master remains silent because he doesn't care?"
"But have you forgotten?"
Her eyes turned cold, and she stared directly ahead, speaking slowly.
"This is the Eldest Young Master's sister. You are merely from a collateral branch. If you don't marry into the family, you will never be able to enjoy any of the family's benefits. But it's different for the Eldest Young Master's sister! Her status will be higher than yours in the future. What will you think then?"
The two women stiffened.
They had always found pleasure in bullying Bai Yulan.
Because everyone bullied this person with weak spiritual power.
In their pursuit of amusement, they had forgotten one thing: Bai Yulan was Bai Yufeng's sister.
Seeing their stiff expressions, Gu Qianying lowered her eyes and sneered.
"The most important thing in life is to look long-term. Weak spiritual power can be improved, but a despicable character takes a long time to change. A person's goodness is fundamental, wouldn't you agree?"
Bai Yulan listened from the side, her eyes instantly misting over, deeply touched.
She wrung her sleeves.
Gradually, she moved closer to Gu Qianying, her expression shy.
Bai Xiaoxiao realized that Gu Qianying was now calling her character despicable and unworthy, which was an immense insult.
Her eyes instantly filled with rage, and she shouted sharply and presumptuously, "How dare you insult me? You're just a servant, what right do you have?"
Gu Qianying's eyes gleamed, tinged with a hint of darkness.
"Didn't you just say that my relationship with the Eldest Young Master is unclear? With the Eldest Young Master protecting me, how dare you?"
These words sent Bai Xiaoxiao into a frenzy.
She shrieked, "Bitch! Because you're a man, because you're not human, you have a sharp tongue that makes people feel disgusted."
Gu Qianying clicked her tongue in amazement, "If I make people feel disgusted, then I find your constant behavior disgusting."
For every insult Bai Xiaoxiao hurled, Gu Qianying retorted.
She was so agitated she was jumping with anger, spewing venomous words repeatedly, but in the end, Gu Qianying deflected them all.
Furthermore, she feared Bai Yufeng and dared not lay a hand on Gu Qianying for a long time.
Gu Qianying glanced indifferently at Bai Xiaoxiao and scoffed, "What, you seem to have nothing more to say."
Bai Xiaoxiao was almost driven to tears. Her hands were clenched into fists, trembling with anger.
Bai Yulan listened from the side, her mouth agape.
She knew Gu Qianying was formidable, but the extent of her current prowess was beyond ordinary comparison.
"Are you going to continue this charade?"
From the periphery, Bai Yufeng's deep voice finally sounded.
The events of the day had been a blur. He had initially intended not to interfere, but Gu Qianying...
She had truly exceeded his expectations, facing everyone before her alone, not yielding an inch, not even pausing for a drink of water.
But more importantly.
She was not one to bully the weak, entirely unlike Bai Xiaoxiao and the others.
Bai Xiaoxiao shuddered, her body trembling.
In the past, Bai Yufeng would never have intervened in such matters, but today, he made an exception, even speaking up for Gu Qianying.
Seeing she had backing, Gu Qianying's arrogance grew even more pronounced. She glared coldly at Bai Xiaoxiao, saying haughtily, "Are you still going to make a scene? If you continue, you will displease the Eldest Young Master. Can you afford that?"
As her words fell.
The few people before them were utterly defeated, their expressions a picture of frustration.
Seeing Gu Qianying charging ahead for her, Bai Yulan finally mustered her courage. She quickly stepped forward, her voice trembling, "Hurry up and get lost."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianying's lips twitched.
When this young girl got angry, she truly looked pathetic, not even a tenth as formidable as she was before her brother.
It seemed this person was only fierce within her own circle.
Gu Qianying mused in bewilderment.
Bai Yufeng spoke from behind, "Did you hear that?"
His eyes were cold. A single glance at Bai Xiaoxiao made her toes tremble, and she became extremely flustered.
The group fled with extreme speed, faster than their words. Moments later, their figures had vanished.
Bai Yulan's eyes were still misty, and she said gratefully, "Thank you. If it weren't for you just now, I don't know how much more I would have been bullied."
Gu Qianying sighed, "I don't think you're someone who can be easily bullied. Why did you let them bully you like this today?"
She truly didn't understand. Those with foul mouths should be retorted to and cursed back.
No matter what they said, it was best to vent one's frustration.
Bai Yulan lowered her gaze, pitifully tapping her toes.
"But they said my spiritual power is weak, and that is the truth. I cannot refute it."
"Besides," she paused, then added weakly, "In our Shengyu family, everyone ranks themselves by ability. My brother is powerful, so everyone likes him and dislikes me."
"Poor thing!" Gu Qianying frowned, tapping Bai Yulan's nose, and cautioned her, "Remember from now on, don't let anyone bully you. It will break my heart."
"It will break your heart?"
A spark of light flashed in Bai Yulan's eyes, and she suddenly smiled shyly, biting her lip coyly. "That would be wonderful."
Gu Qianying scratched her head, "Huh?"
Bai Yufeng, seeing the two dawdling, urged from the side, "Enough. Are you still looking for the Spirit Pearl?"
Bai Yulan quickly nodded in a flustered manner.
"Yes, yes."
Gu Qianying chuckled and placed her hand on Bai Yulan's shoulder.
"Let's go!"
Gu Qianying knew she was a woman, but Bai Yulan did not. Seeing this intimate gesture,
Bai Yulan's face turned even redder, and when she looked at Gu Qianying, her eyes were filled with a different, tender affection.
The mountain forest was fraught with danger, and the oppressive aura from afar was intense.
With every step they took, the three of them could feel a sharp sound in their ears.
And as they took another step forward.
Bai Yufeng suddenly stopped. He raised his hand and waved.
"There's a monster here!"