Female Protagonist Assistance System

Chapter 95 : . Birthday Gift

Unlike the luxury that ordinary people might imagine, the Ancient Clan discreetly nestled in a valley surrounded by dense forests, resembling a secluded paradise far removed from worldly affairs, existing in serene self-contentment.

Throughout their journey, the rarely seen Young Miss of the Gu Family genuinely captivated attention. Of course, among the onlookers were admirers of the Young Miss who cast malicious glances at Xiao Han upon seeing her hand tightly clasped with Gu Xun'er's. However, neither Xiao Han nor Gu Xun'er paid any mind to this; after all, these people could only harbor their jealousy in secret.

"Senior Sister, when we meet my father shortly, he will certainly put you to the test," Gu Xun'er said coyly, clinging to Xiao Han's arm. "When the time comes, you must leave him some face. Otherwise, if he gets angry, he might not approve of our relationship."

Xiao Han nodded, about to say that even if Gu Yuan didn't approve, she would still take Gu Xun'er away. Suddenly, a cultured male voice laced with amusement came from nearby: "You little rascal, talking behind your father's back again. Am I really that petty?"

Xiao Han looked up to see a middle-aged man of about forty standing not far away. He wore simple hemp clothing, his face adorned with a gentle smile, appearing cultured and refined.

"Greetings, Elder," Xiao Han said with cupped hands, her voice calm.

Gu Yuan smiled and said, "There's no need for such formality, niece of the Xiao Family. You can just call me Uncle Gu."

Xiao Han hadn't expected Gu Yuan's attitude towards her to be so favorable. She had thought he might try to intimidate the person who had stolen away his precious daughter.

Gu Xun'er stuck out her tongue, completely abandoning her usual cold and elegant demeanor within the clan. In front of Xiao Han, she reverted to her former self, the pampered little girl: "Father, you were eavesdropping. That's too much!"

Gu Yuan sighed. How could he not notice the change in his daughter, with whom he had spent every day? By Xiao Han's side, Gu Xun'er seemed more like a carefree young girl, visibly brighter and more coquettish, a stark contrast to her usually aloof and distant manner within the Ancient Clan.

Lamenting inwardly about how quickly his daughter had grown up, Gu Yuan quickly composed himself. He was quite satisfied with Xiao Han as a son-in-law. Whether in terms of talent, strength, or devotion to his daughter, she surpassed other young people. Most importantly, his daughter was fond of her.

"I wasn't eavesdropping," Gu Yuan said with a righteous expression. "I've been standing here the whole time. You just didn't notice me."

Seeing more and more people pretending to pass by while actually trying to eavesdrop and peek, Gu Yuan beckoned to Xiao Han and the others, saying, "Come with me. Elder Mo, Elder Zeng, you two can go back now. Thank you for your hard work."

The two elders chuckled happily and took their leave. Gu Yuan glanced at Xiao Han, gesturing for them to follow.

Gu Xun'er wasn't at all worried that Gu Yuan would give Xiao Han a hard time. Aside from their comparable strength, Gu Xun'er could see from Gu Yuan's attitude towards Xiao Han that he was quite satisfied with her Senior Sister.

"By the way, Senior Sister, since when did you start liking to wear this kind of clothing?" Gu Xun'er asked, clinging to Xiao Han's arm as they walked, gently tugging at the crimson-patterned silver robe she wore. She couldn't understand the red totems drawn on the robe, only vaguely sensing that they might be some kind of runes.

It's worth noting that her Senior Sister used to prefer plain-colored clothes, either white or black. This was the first time she had seen Xiao Han wear such vibrant attire.

Xiao Han looked at the crimson-patterned silver robe. She had found herself wearing it when she awoke in the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower.

"I suppose it's a kind of magical robe," Xiao Han said after some thought. "It's quite useful for me."

It enhanced her cultivation speed, kept her mind clearer, and could defend against attacks. However, this crimson-patterned silver robe was connected to her bloodline; only she could use it. On anyone else, it would be just an ordinary piece of clothing.

Gu Xun'er nodded, seeming to understand but not quite, and didn't inquire further.

Actually, she thought Xiao Han looked quite good in this outfit. At least compared to her previous plain black or white clothes, this robe had a bit more vibrancy to it.

Hearing the intimate conversation between the two behind him, Gu Yuan, walking ahead, couldn't help but hold his forehead.

Why were young people these days so clingy? Couldn't they consider the feelings of a lonely old father like him?

Gu Yuan led them to the Ancient Clan's reception hall. At this time, the hall was empty, and even the servants who usually cleaned here were nowhere to be seen. It seemed Gu Yuan had sent them away in advance.

After the two sat down, Gu Yuan carefully examined his future son-in-law. As he observed, his satisfaction grew increasingly evident.

In terms of appearance, while Xiao Han might not match his daughter's heavenly beauty, she was certainly above average. More importantly, her aura of cool dignity was particularly striking.

In terms of strength, Xiao Han hadn't concealed her cultivation level, so Gu Yuan could see that this young woman, about the same age as his daughter, had already reached the peak of Dou Saint.

A peak Dou Saint at twenty-four years old—Gu Yuan was secretly astonished. In the past, if someone had told him they'd encountered a peak Dou Saint at twenty-four, he would have laughed it off as an exaggeration. After all, even the person hailed as the youngest and most talented Dou God in history only broke through to peak Dou Saint at thirty. But now, a living example stood before him, leaving no room for disbelief.

True heroes don't question their path. Although Xiao Han's Xiao Family had fallen from an ancient clan to an insignificant small family, her talent—surpassing even that of ancient clan disciples without Dou God bloodline—was enough to earn Gu Yuan's undisguised admiration.

Stroking his chin, Gu Yuan finally withdrew his appraising gaze.

All in all, he was very satisfied. He approved of this marriage.

Of course, he couldn't say it so directly. Gu Yuan cleared his throat twice before speaking: "Xiao Han, you should know that Xun'er is the next leader of our Ancient Clan, and the object of admiration for our clan's youth."

Ignoring Gu Xun'er's suddenly nervous gaze, Gu Yuan continued: "I won't oppose your relationship. On the contrary, I admire you."

Xiao Han wasn't surprised at all; Gu Yuan's emotional fluctuations had already betrayed his thoughts.

"However," Gu Yuan suddenly changed his tone, saying, "if other admirers of Xun'er cause you trouble, I won't intervene to help. If you can't resolve these issues yourself, you probably aren't worthy of my daughter."

Gu Xun'er immediately became annoyed. She stamped her foot, like a little girl whose father was restricting her friendships, and said irritably, "Father!"

Gu Yuan was both amused and exasperated. She wasn't even married off yet, and she was already taking sides against him. For a moment, Gu Yuan didn't know whether to be happy about the depth of their feelings or jealous that Xiao Han had so easily won his daughter's heart.

Ah, his dear daughter had become someone else's treasure. Gu Yuan thought sourly.

Xiao Han nodded, calmly agreeing, and also asked to what extent she could beat up anyone from the Ancient Clan who provoked her.

Gu Yuan thought for a moment and said, "As long as they're not dead or crippled, and it doesn't affect their future cultivation, it's fine."

After giving a few more instructions, Gu Yuan waved his sleeve and left, telling them to make themselves at home. From beginning to end, he never mentioned arranging a room for Xiao Han, presumably agreeing tacitly that the two would stay together.

Gu Xun'er hugged Xiao Han, looking somewhat downcast: "I'm sorry, Senior Sister. My father doesn't mean any harm."

Xiao Han raised her hand and gently patted Gu Xun'er's head as she used to do, saying, "I know. Father-in-law cares for you."

Gu Yuan's reaction was completely within Xiao Han's expectations. In fact, if Gu Yuan hadn't given her this test, she would have been surprised.

When a beloved daughter finds a lover, most fathers who dote on their daughters wouldn't easily accept the person who has stolen their little cabbage. Gu Yuan's behavior proved how much he cared for his daughter, Gu Xun'er.

Gu Xun'er nodded, relieved that her Senior Sister wasn't angry. However, she quickly realized something and instantly blushed.

Father-in-law... Senior Sister had changed her form of address so quickly...

"Then... Senior Sister should stay with me," Gu Xun'er said, her toes lightly tracing the ground, seemingly casual but actually tense enough to curl up entirely.

It wasn't as if they hadn't lived together before. When they were at Jia Nan Academy, they had stayed together every day, sleeping in the same bed. But back then, it hadn't felt as nerve-wracking as it did now.

Perhaps it was because they had met the parents? Gu Xun'er thought, somewhat uncertainly.

Xiao Han, of course, wouldn't refuse. In fact, she couldn't ask for anything better. After getting her agreement, Gu Xun'er excitedly pulled Xiao Han along, saying she wanted to show her where she lived.

Gu Yuan, who had left not long ago, quickly received this news. He instinctively looked at the sky and saw that the sun was almost setting. He couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "It's true what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Well, well, the child has grown up."

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Gu Xun'er's private residence could be said to be the best in the Ancient Clan. Whether in terms of location, decorations, or even the materials used in construction, it was incomparable to those of other clan disciples. This alone was enough to show Gu Xun'er's status and importance within the Ancient Clan.

As soon as they entered, Gu Xun'er closed the door. There were no lights on inside. Although with their level of strength, seeing in the dark wasn't difficult, Xiao Han thought Gu Xun'er might feel more comfortable with lights on. So she scanned the room, looking for the light switch.

These lights were activated by Dou Qi. Just as Xiao Han was about to go turn on the lights, Gu Xun'er suddenly embraced her waist from behind.

In the darkness, only the sound of their heartbeats and breathing could be heard.

Gu Xun'er hugged Xiao Han's waist from behind, burying her head in her back, and said softly, "Senior Sister, I missed you so much."

Xiao Han placed her hand on Gu Xun'er's, responding gently, "Mm, I missed you too."

As her arms tightened, Gu Xun'er's voice took on a hint of grievance: "You missed four years of my birthdays, Senior Sister. From my twenty-first to my twenty-fourth, you missed them all. I thought that soon after I left, you would come out of Jia Nan Academy and find me in the Ancient Clan. Who knew you would..."

At this point, Gu Xun'er's voice began to tremble slightly: "They all said you were dead... I didn't believe it... I kept waiting for you to come find me, but why didn't you come? Why did you have to wait four years, without any news..."

Xiao Han sighed inwardly, turning around. She gently lifted Gu Xun'er's chin, and sure enough, saw the usually proud and radiant girl with reddened eyes, tears about to fall.

"I'm sorry, Xun'er. It was my fault," Xiao Han apologized softly, her voice unprecedentedly gentle, as if afraid of startling the girl. "It won't happen again."

Gu Xun'er's voice was filled with grievance: "You missed my birthdays."

Xiao Han paused, a indescribable flutter instantly spreading through her heart.

She leaned down slightly and said softly, "Then... shall I make up for your four years of birthday gifts?"

Gu Xun'er could clearly see the undisguised ardor in Xiao Han's silver eyes. Her mind went blank, and she nodded dazedly.

Xiao Han kissed her, the familiar scent enveloping Gu Xun'er. Soft, dense kisses fell layer upon layer, leaving her nowhere to hide.

Seeming to realize something, Gu Xun'er released her embrace around Xiao Han's waist, instead gripping her sleeves. Her body began to tremble slightly with a mix of fear and excitement.

The temperature in the room rose rapidly. In an atmosphere of intimacy, pieces of clothing fell one by one, scattered messily on the floor.

When Gu Xun'er was tucked naked into the bedding, she finally realized what they were doing.

What followed was almost natural, everything flowing smoothly. Soon, sweet gasps could be heard, accompanied by stifled sobs that couldn't be suppressed.

Gu Xun'er tightly hugged Xiao Han's neck, enduring her Senior Sister's alternating gentle and forceful movements, occasionally letting out a sob.

In her daze, she heard Xiao Han's low voice by her ear, huskier than ever before, filled with an emotion that seemed ready to completely devour her.

"This is your first year's birthday gift, Xun'er. Do you like it?"