Fierce Love: Bringing Wife Home
Chapter 565 - 55

Chapter 565: Chapter 55

Gu Xiaoxi and Jing Rui, along with their companion, made their way back along the path they had come by.

In Qing State, they purchased three luxury cruise tickets, preparing to head to the World Alliance.

Gu Xiaoxi had cut her long hair short and wore a light blue dress with flat shoes, which made her look somewhat sweet like the girl next door. Of course, that was only when she wasn’t speaking.

Once she opened her mouth, the unintentional indifference that emerged made people instinctively keep their distance.

No sooner had they boarded the ship than a hurried server approached, respectfully saying, "Miss, the gentleman in room 2631 is looking for you."

"Looking for me?" Gu Xiaoxi thought she had heard wrong and pointed to herself as she questioned.

Logically speaking, in this unfamiliar place, there shouldn’t be anyone looking for her.

"Yes!" the server replied with even more respect.

Gu Xiaoxi crossed her arms, turned her head away indifferently, and disdainfully said, "He’s looking for me, and he expects me to go? Not even the Jade Emperor has that kind of privilege. Tell him to get as far away as possible and not to disturb my enjoyment of the beautiful scenery."

Just based on the other party’s arrogant manner, she was certain she would not go.

If they wanted her, they should come to her themselves.

Jing Rui gestured to Gu Xiaoxi and said, "Since we’re free, Xiao Xi, let’s take a photo together. Plus, you’re dressed so ladylike today; Shaoqing should see it too."

Gu Xiaoxi immediately walked over with pleasure, and Jing Haoran took the camera, so the three of them headed towards the railing not far away.

The ship left the port, and in two more hours, they would arrive at the International Alliance.

Gu Xiaoxi had never been inside the Central Building of the International Alliance.

She had long looked forward to the possibility of developing her career there someday.

In room 2631, the faces of five men turned sour after hearing what the server said.

"This woman is too arrogant. Big brother, let’s just bind her and bring her over."

The five men in the room were all dressed in white clothes, draped in white cloaks, looking like disciples of some sect.

Another man snorted coldly, "On the last trip to Nether Island, she saved everyone on the ship. That aura of immortal qi, you can tell she’s no ordinary person at a glance. How could you easily bind her!"

"So, what do we do now?" Bai Yuh was anxious. "If we can’t get the Fruit of Immortality again, our master won’t be able to hold on much longer."

"That woman really is lucky to have even found the Fruit of Immortality," Bai Hua said resentfully. Clearly, he was not pleased with Gu Xiaoxi obtaining the Fruit of Immortality.

"Forget it, since she won’t come to see us. Then, I shall go see her." The eldest brother Bai Tian, who had been quiet, stood up and took off his cloak.

"We of Yaobi Mountain need not humble ourselves before others. This woman is totally disrespectful." Bai Yuh slapped the table angrily.

Bai Tian glared at Bai Yuh, "Don’t be presumptuous, it’s normal for our hidden Yaobi Mountain to go unnoticed by others. I’ll meet her in person, that’ll be all."

The remaining men fell silent. The room was filled with a suffocating atmosphere.

Gu Xiaoxi, snapping pretty pictures, also sent a few to Young Master Quan via her phone.

In the capital city of Jing at dawn.

Quan Shaoqing saw the photos Gu Xiaoxi had sent him as soon as he woke up.

It was the first time he saw her dressed so sweetly, he almost didn’t recognize her at first glance.

Compared to her usual seductive charm, cuteness and liveliness, or cool and hearty demeanor.

At this moment, her demureness was incredible.

"Do I look beautiful?" Gu Xiaoxi texted to ask.

Quan Shaoqing replied with a single word on his phone, "Beautiful!"

Gu Xiaoxi looked at Quan Shaoqing’s reply and snorted, "Just one word, can’t even say something sweet."

She would have preferred to hear him say, "How beautiful, so beautiful," and the like.

Just as Gu Xiaoxi was fretting over the message, a man in a white shirt approached with long strides.

He was dressed impeccably, his hair combed neatly, and his appearance was of the mixed-blood kind of beauty, but what was most striking were his eyes.

The amber pupils seemed transparent at a glance.

It was as though all emotions were hidden within that amber hue, making it very difficult to discern his true feelings.

Gu Xiaoxi remembered those eyes; she had seen them before.

On the ship heading to Nether Island, he led a group of people, standing among the crowd. At that time, they were dressed in white robes, draped in cloaks.

When the storm hit, they were at a spot not far from her.

She had sensed their extraordinariness even then, and encountering them here now took her by surprise.

Especially since the man was heading straight for her.

"Hello! We are disciples from Yaobi Mountain. May I trouble the beautiful lady for a word?" Bai Tian very gentlemanly placed his hand over his chest. Even with a slight bow, his tall stature gave off an oppressive feeling.

Gu Xiaoxi liked this feeling least of all; though she was already 1.72 meters tall, the man’s height and presence seemed to beat her in several aspects.

Moreover, she had never heard of Yaobi Mountain.

"There are no strangers here! You can speak directly!" Gu Xiaoxi looked towards Jing Rui and Jing Haoran not far away. They were taking pictures, and of course, she was not worried that Gu Xiaoxi would be kidnapped by a handsome man.

Because, with Quan Shaoqing around, all other men were just passing clouds.

"Are you sure?" Bai Tian raised his eyebrows lightly.

"Speak!"

"The Fruit of Immortality!"

"I don’t have any!" Gu Xiaoxi rejected immediately.

But moments later, that amber gaze made her uneasy.

Therefore, Gu Xiaoxi spoke more sternly, "The Fruit of Immortality must be picked by the hands of the person who cultivated it in order to mature. Do you think I could pick the fruit?"

Bai Tian nodded in understanding upon hearing this, no wonder he had found one before, only for it to turn into a mist and vanish.

"But, I’ve heard from the guardian beasts of the island that you took away all the Fruits of Immortality!" Bai Tian said calmly.

Gu Xiaoxi suddenly had a bad premonition.

She indeed had many Fruits of Immortality.

But the repercussions of consuming the Fruit of Immortality were significant, and she had no wish to use them to harm others.

Seeing Gu Xiaoxi’s troubled face and her silence,

Bai Tian stood by Gu Xiaoxi, hands in pockets, with a nonchalant expression as he gazed at the sea, seemingly waiting for Gu Xiaoxi to confess.

"I’m sorry, but I’ve destroyed all the fruits," Gu Xiaoxi could only make up an excuse. Her fruits were saved for Mi Xi, otherwise, she really would have destroyed them.

Bai Tian turned his head to look at her and paused, "You’re lying! The Fruit of Immortality only disappears when it’s eaten. No mortal force can destroy it."

Gu Xiaoxi was unsure for a moment, as she had never tried to destroy them and naturally didn’t know whether what he said was true or false.

"It seems you were looking for me specifically?" Gu Xiaoxi asked, her expression turning cold.

"Of course!" Bai Tian checked the time, then said indifferently, "After returning from Nether Island, I went there once again. Having learned that you took away the Fruits of Immortality, I have been searching for you for 366 days, a full year."

Gu Xiaoxi pondered for a while; this man didn’t seem utterly reprehensible. He hadn’t come up and tried to snatch it by force, which made her curious what he wanted the Fruit of Immortality for!