The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Chapter 231: Chapter 134: Resolution

Gu Haitang could sense that Chu Xuan’s body was trembling slightly, his chest rising and falling violently, his fist clenching tightly, unaware even as his fingernails dug into his palm.

She understood why he was so angry, but...

It could be said that only until this moment did Chu Xuan finally understand what was contained in Qingqing’s last glance as she left, aside from tears and reluctance—it was a cry for help! She was asking me for rescue.

He had never known that Qingqing, such a charming and lively, prideful and spirited girl, had grown up in such a twisted and tormenting environment.

She had never complained to him, never told him about the harm her mother inflicted on her, never mentioned that she would continue to be tormented after she returned. Was she afraid I’d worry?

At this moment, the anger and self-reproach in Chu Xuan’s chest could no longer be suppressed. All thoughts of going to the depths of the East Sea had long been cast aside. He had only one thought in mind:

I must save her!

Even if I have to risk my life, I must rescue Qingqing from that endless sea of suffering.

After resolving himself, Chu Xuan’s expression returned to calmness, and he turned to look at Gu Haitang.

But this time, Haitang did not back down. Her face was as cold as frost. "If you let go of my hand this time, I will never forgive you for the rest of my life."

Chu Xuan could understand Gu Haitang’s feelings at this moment. Seeing their relationship warming up quickly, she was already imagining planning the wedding, yet he wanted to leave her to find another woman. Who could bear that?

So, despite being anxious, he patiently persuaded:

"Haitang, listen to me. You don’t want to see Qingqing encounter something like this either, right?"

"I can’t let it go, or I will regret it for the rest of my life."

Gu Haitang was silent. Now she had a somewhat better understanding of Chu Xuan’s character, knowing that he was a man of deep feelings and righteousness. freewebnøvel.com

Even for strangers like A-Qing and A-Yue, he was willing to step up and help, let alone Qingqing, who held significant weight in his heart.

So, if she really tried to stop Chu Xuan, it would likely end with both parties unhappy.

But Gu Haitang also knew very well that if she let Chu Xuan go like this, his feelings for Qingqing might deepen further. Would he still be willing to marry her then?

Moreover... Gu Haitang said seriously, "What are you planning to do? Chase after them directly?"

"Not to mention if you can even catch up, even if you do, are you going to snatch her from those Demon Sect cultivators?"

"To be honest, even if the people from your Dao Palace haven’t left yet, and they charge up to help you snatch her, it might not be possible to take Qingqing back, let alone just you."

"Once Qingqing is taken back to the sect, it will be even more impossible. Are you planning to fight the entire Li’an Demon Sect by yourself?"

"Don’t be foolish, Chu Xuan. I know you’re very worried about Qingqing, but she’s survived all these years, and for now, her life is not in immediate danger."

"I support you in rescuing her, but it has to be carefully planned and preferably with the help of our two sects’ forces, not you going alone to throw your life away."

Chu Xuan was silent. Rationally, he knew Gu Haitang’s analysis was correct.

But emotionally, asking him to endure like this, knowing that Qingqing would be tortured once sent back, and still waiting patiently would be a very painful thing for him.

"I can manage it. Time is precious now. I don’t have time to explain everything here slowly. Let me go, okay?"

"Then I’ll go with you!" Gu Haitang said determinedly. No matter what, she couldn’t accept Chu Xuan leaving like this.

Chu Xuan frowned deeply and shook his head. "No, as you said, this trip is very dangerous. I have a better chance alone, but taking you would just mean both of us going to our deaths."

Gu Haitang bit her lip hard, her heart full of unwillingness, but seeing Chu Xuan’s pleading expression, she also knew that the choice made now would determine whether they could be together in the future.

So in the end, she lowered her head quietly, saying, "Then you must promise to marry me when you return." freёwebnovel.com

Chu Xuan knew this was Haitang already starting to give in, but he still said with difficulty, "Sorry, I can’t promise that right now. It’s... still too soon."

As mentioned earlier, Chu Xuan still felt that marriage was somewhat rash, and he didn’t know why Haitang was so eager. They had just confirmed their relationship.

Was it because she was worried about him being taken by another woman? But he also vaguely felt that it wasn’t just that reason...

Gu Haitang’s expression darkened. She had foreseen that Chu Xuan wouldn’t agree to marriage so quickly.

But she was a little scared inside. The longer that matter was delayed, the more afraid she was. She felt she should say the truth to Chu Xuan sooner.

But to say it directly, Gu Haitang worried that Chu Xuan might get angry, not accept it, or even refuse to listen to her explanation.

If they could become inseparable Dao Companions, even if he was angry, he might calm down and listen to her slowly, right?

At that time, Gu Haitang was confident that Chu Xuan would forgive her little concealment because she hadn’t truly harmed him, nor betrayed him; she had even lied to her family again and again for him.

To achieve this goal and for fear that Chu Xuan might be taken away by another woman, these two major reasons drove the usually reserved Gu Haitang to expedite the marriage proposal.

Chu Xuan’s answer at this moment made her feel like her fantasy was shattered, forcing her to face reality.