But the content that was almost deliberately performed for Zhong Ling's viewing was not prompted. Was it not given, or was it counted as part of her "true nature"?
Gu Han Yuan was more inclined towards the latter.
Ge Guang Pei also contributed an A-grade evaluation, 1700 villain points.
Her relationship and role with Duan Yu were nothing more than a passing enemy. Her looks were not that high, barely passable.
In fact, this villain point was already given high, even if it wasn't given at all, it wouldn't be surprising.
Gu Han Yuan felt that his actions might have taken the lion's share of the points.
And he estimated that he wouldn't be able to reap it a second time.
But it didn't matter, she was just a tool person targeting Zhong Ling.
He informed Ge Guang Pei that the Shennong Gang was actually half-crippled, and told her to chase after Zhong Ling in the direction she ran after returning to Wuliang Sword Sect.
The natural environment of Dali was still relatively primitive, with complex terrain.
Zhong Ling had been running for a while, and she was a local of Dali, much more familiar with the routes than Gu Han Yuan.
For a while, he couldn't catch up.
It wasn't until the sky was beginning to light up that he found Zhong Ling by the Canglan River.
Gu Han Yuan felt a sense of relief when he saw Zhong Ling's figure.
Unbeknownst to him, Zhong Ling, this cute girl, had taken up a considerable space in Gu Han Yuan's heart.
Although he wouldn't hesitate to cause trouble, he couldn't help but feel a little worried afterwards.
He had been worried all along that she might have an accident while searching for her.
And she had run so far, just thinking about it made him angry.
He saw Zhong Ling sitting on a huge reef by the river, he didn't know how she climbed up there.
She was holding her knees with both hands, a small pebble she didn't know where she picked up was clutched in her palm, and she threw one into the river from time to time.
She would mutter something with each pebble she threw.
"Bastard, bad guy, big bad guy..."
The face that should have been innocent and cheerful was now full of grievance.
Gu Han Yuan sighed silently.
Just like the first time they met, he quietly landed beside Zhong Ling, then placed his hand on her head, gently stroking her hair.
"Why did you run so far?"
Zhong Ling seemed to have known that Gu Han Yuan would come, and didn't show any surprise.
She simply threw all the pebbles in her hand into the river, buried her face in her arm, and mumbled.
"Why did you come back? Don't you want to be with your woman?"
"Woman? Just a plaything."
Gu Han Yuan chuckled.
"Plaything? Am I your plaything too?"
Zhong Ling looked up, tears welling up in her eyes.
Gu Han Yuan reached out and gently stroked her smooth cheeks.
"You're different."
Zhong Ling didn't resist.
"How am I different?"
"I like you."
Gu Han Yuan didn't beat around the bush, he went straight for the kill.
Zhong Ling's face instantly flushed red, she stammered:
"Really?"
"Really."
"Ling'er likes you too."
Zhong Ling bravely looked into the deep eyes that were exposed by the mask.
"Aren't you afraid?"
"No."
"Even if you're going to do a lot of bad things in the future?"
"Not afraid. You're a big bad guy anyway."
"Even if you can't accept it?"
"Ling'er will try her best to accept it."
"Then what are you afraid of?"
"I'm afraid you won't want Ling'er anymore."
Looking at Zhong Ling, it seemed as if Gu Han Yuan said he didn't want her, she would cry immediately. He sighed.
He reached out and removed the mask.
"My surname is Gu, my name is Gu Han Yuan. I'm a bad guy."
Zhong Ling stared at Gu Han Yuan whose face was revealed, her eyes wide with shock.
The handsome face was full of warm smile.
His eyes were filled with an unprecedented gentleness.
"Ling'er seems to have made a profit..."
Zhong Ling seemed completely unable to tear her gaze away, she muttered softly.
Gu Han Yuan watched Zhong Ling who looked stunned with amusement, his thumb gently stroked her lower lip which had been bitten by her.
"Why did you bite your lip?"
"Oh, did I? I don't remember."
"I'll disinfect it for you, Ling'er."
"What's disinfect? Ling'er is not poisoned."
"It's like this."
Gu Han Yuan lowered his head, and their figures began to overlap.
It was just dawn.
Half of the orange sun's face appeared on the surface of the river.
The soft morning sunlight shone on the two of them.
Beautiful like a painting.
It wasn't until a long time later that Zhong Ling pushed Gu Han Yuan away, panting slightly in his arms.
"Does your lip still hurt?"
"No more."
Zhong Ling shook her head.
Her hair brushed against Gu Han Yuan's chest, making him itch a little.
"Can Ling'er call you Gu Ge Ge from now on?"
"You can when there's no one else around."
Although Gu Han Yuan wouldn't mind being called that now, his two identities would be very famous in the future, so it's best not to let people associate the two.
"Why doesn't Gu Da Ge want people to know your identity?"
Zhong Ling had been curious for a long time, but she didn't ask before.
"I'm a disciple of Wudang."
Since Zhong Ling knew his name and appearance, there was no need to hide his identity as a Wudang disciple.
"Ah."
Zhong Ling opened her mouth slightly in surprise, she didn't expect to get this answer.
But she quickly understood.
Clearly a disciple of Wudang, yet doing bad things, no wonder he had to hide his identity.
However, because of Gu Han Yuan's frankness, Zhong Ling felt a sweetness in her heart, she felt that identity didn't matter at all.
"Then does Gu Ge Ge have something to do now?"
"To find Duan Yu."
"Find Duan Da Ge? Why?"
"Hm?"
Gu Han Yuan stared into Zhong Ling's eyes, didn't say anything, just watched.
Zhong Ling didn't know why, but somehow felt a little guilty.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to her.
"Oh, no. It's Gu Da Ge, you have something to do with Duan Yu, right?"
Zhong Ling secretly smiled in her heart, she felt Gu Han Yuan was really cute sometimes.
"It's quite troublesome to explain, but I'm going to plot something against him."
Gu Han Yuan didn't notice Zhong Ling's thoughts, otherwise he would have given her a good "loving".
Zhong Ling didn't care, she felt that if Gu Han Yuan was willing to tell her, she would listen.
If he didn't want to tell her, she would just follow him obediently.
Gu Han Yuan put the mask back on.
He picked up Zhong Ling, jumped off the reef and then put her down.
Although Zhong Ling was a little regretful that she couldn't see Gu Han Yuan's handsome face, she didn't make a fuss.
She smiled, wrapped her arms around his arm, almost pressing her whole body against him.
"It's very hot like this."
"It's a little cool in the morning, it's good to be a little warmer."
"It's not good for walking like this."
"Then how about we go slower?"
Gu Han Yuan was a little helpless, although the touch was really comfortable, but if they walked like this, he didn't know when he would find Duan Yu.
He directly picked up Zhong Ling, ignored her screams, and used his light skills.
Although Zhong Ling was a little scared at first, she quickly immersed herself in the feeling of rushing through the wind, and her hands cooperated very well to hold Gu Han Yuan's neck tightly.
PS: In the author's mind, He Mei Tian in the 97 version is the most suitable for Zhong Ling's image. She was really stunning at the beginning, but she faded into obscurity later, which is a bit of a pity, so her plot was written a little longer, and she unknowingly became sweeter.