Chapter 72: No Fate, No Need to Look Back

Chapter 72: No Fate, No Need to Look Back

"Good grandson~~~!!!"

Hai Bodong's booming voice rang out, and in that instant

Wu Tian's expression darkened completely.

Even if he could control his emotions, at this moment, he wouldn't bother.

This old bastard must have a death wish.

He just called me his grandson?!

He was taking advantage of him right to his face!

And to make things worse, the name he chose Wu Hao.

Hao as in soaring to the sky, conquering the heavens?

This old man was really out here playing tricks.

Meanwhile, Hai Bodong's heart was racing.

He knew that this powerful Guardian Spirit could erase him in seconds.

So, he hurriedly tried to fix his mistake

"Oh! My bad! My old eyes must be failing me!

I got confused you're my dear younger brother, Wu Gan!

By the way, where's my grandson Wu Hao? Didn't he come with you?"

"Younger brother"?!

Fine.

It was still better than being his grandson.

Wu Tian patted Hai Bodong's back in amusement and laughed:

"Hahaha~ Big Brother, Wu Hao is back home enjoying life!"

"Honestly, we have plenty of money why did you even come all the way out here?"

The crowd: "Wait… big brother?!"

Everyone was stunned.

This old man looked at least 80 years old.

Wu Tian looked 17 or 18 at most.

What kind of superhuman father did they have to make this work?!

Was their dad some unstoppable plowing machine?!

Hai Bodong felt completely helpless.

Damn it, kid! Can't you at least go along with the story?!

Why are you making things up on the spot?!

With no other choice, he sighed dramatically and continued:

"Sigh~ You know how the women back home are."

"The young girls all go after you and Wu Hao so at least you two can split the burden."

"But the older women and widows?

They ALL come after ME!"

"Do you know how hard it is fighting them off alone?!"

"Even our father and my son couldn't survive their 'love' and now they're gone!"

"Look at me! I'm not even 40 yet, but I already look like I'm in my 80s!"

"If I didn't run, I'd be dead too!"

"PFFT !!"

The entire crowd burst into laughter.

So this 80 year old looking man was actually under 40?!

That meant the age gap wasn't actually that bad!

But at the same time

Some men in the crowd couldn't help but whisper to themselves…

"Hey, where exactly are they from?"

"We need to visit that place!"

Their conversation was bizarre, but undeniably entertaining.

Among the spectators, one person felt a complex mix of emotions

Nalan Yanran.

At first, she had been curious about Wu Tian

But now, she understood why he carried himself with such an aloof and noble aura.

It wasn't natural.

It was trained.

To repel women.

To keep them away.

The realization made her lose interest instantly.

Now that she understood him, the mystery was gone.

And with it, so was her fascination.

Nalan Yanran's gaze shifted away from Wu Tian.

Her usual arrogance returned

She tilted her chin upward, standing like a noble princess waiting to be worshipped.

Meanwhile, Hai Bodong turned to Wu Tian and said,

"Brother, step aside for a moment. I have important business to take care of."

Then, he approached Nalan Yanran and bowed slightly.

"The Xiao Clan welcomes Cloud Mist Sect's honored guests. The Clan Leader has sent me to receive you."

But

She ignored him completely.

This scene felt oddly familiar.

The entire crowd once again turned to look at Nalan Yanran.

And once again

Her sharp gaze was locked onto Wu Tian.

Everyone was confused.

What now?!

Just a moment ago, she had lost interest.

Why was she staring at him again?!

The reason?

Because Wu Tian had never once looked at her properly.

At first, she thought it was because he was distracted by his "brother."

She figured that once he noticed her, he would become just like every other man

Drooling.

Blushing.

Flustered.

But she had been wrong.

When Wu Tian's gaze finally swept over her,

He didn't even pause.

It was as if she were completely unimportant.

For a proud young woman like Nalan Yanran, this was unacceptable.

He truly felt nothing for her?!

Even when she stood right in front of him?!

Her pride refused to accept this.

She stepped forward, pushing past Hai Bodong, and stood directly in front of Wu Tian.

Now, face to face, she was so close that Wu Tian could smell her faint fragrance.

But

So what?

She was just a flat chested little girl.

Wu Tian finally looked at her properly.

His gaze was calm, indifferent.

He spoke in an unmoved tone.

"Miss Nalan, do you need something?"

His cold response angered her.

Her cheeks puffed up, her face flushed, and she pointed at herself.

"Tell me am I ugly?"

Wu Tian nodded.

"No. You're very beautiful."

"Then why haven't you looked at me?! Am I not attractive to you?!"

Nalan Yanran had always been bold and direct

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to break off her engagement in such a dramatic way.

Of course, that kind of boldness also meant she was likely to have a complicated future in love.

Wu Tian stared directly into her eyes.

His tone remained calm and firm.

"Miss Nalan, you are beautiful.

But that doesn't mean I have to look at you."

"You are attractive.

But that doesn't mean I will be attracted to you."

"We come from different worlds."

"There is no fate between us so don't waste time longing for something that will never be."

"No fate… no need to look back?"

Nalan Yanran whispered those words to herself.

Her heart felt a strange, unfamiliar ache.

(End of Chapter)

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