Gu Liangyuan listened to Meng Yao's words and let out a cold laugh as he stood up:

  "The only reason you have your current position is because of my support. I don't know who gave you the courage to speak to me like this."

  As soon as Gu Liangyuan finished speaking, all the elders in the hall turned to look at him, their faces filled with disbelief.

  Is this still the little martial uncle I know?

  Has the simp awakened?

  Not sure, let's see.

  Below, Meng Yao was also slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected Gu Liangyuan, who had always been obedient to her, to say such things.

  This feeling made her uncomfortable, making her a bit angry and embarrassed: "Gu Liangyuan, what do you mean by this? Are you threatening me with your past kindness? I said from the beginning, I didn't want any of your support. It was you who shamelessly insisted on giving me cultivation resources.

  And I have said that I would repay you for these things in the future!"

  Gu Liangyuan descended the steps, clapping softly, and approached Meng Yao step by step: "Such righteousness, Meng Yao.

  If you truly didn't care, why did you come to apologize to me today?

  As far as I know, the Jade Pool Holy Land is currently selecting a Saintess, right?

  Originally, you weren't qualified, but Elder Gongsun included you in the candidate list for my sake.

  You're afraid of not being elected and think I still have value, so you came to apologize.

  Of course, your family's influence also played a part.

  I also know that as soon as I ordered a stop to dealings with your family, the Meng family held a top-level meeting overnight.

  The meeting was just about figuring out how to continue clinging to me.

  So no matter how high you hold yourself, you can't change the fact that you're begging!

  If you're begging, you need to have the attitude of a beggar!

  This is the first time I've seen someone beg so righteously!"

  As Gu Liangyuan spoke sentence after sentence, the hall fell silent.

  The elders looked Gu Liangyuan up and down, as if meeting this little martial uncle for the first time.

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  May the martial ancestor bless us, has the little martial uncle finally awakened?

  Meng Yao met Gu Liangyuan's piercing gaze, her expression changing.

  She felt that the Gu Liangyuan in front of her was incredibly unfamiliar.

  His starry eyes seemed to see right through her.

  Indeed, what Gu Liangyuan said was exactly what she thought.

  She had planned that once she became the Saintess, she would completely sever ties with Gu Liangyuan and pursue her own beautiful life.

  But could she admit this?

  No!

  Meng Yao knew that even if she became the Saintess, her status would still be slightly inferior to Gu Liangyuan's.

  But despite Gu Liangyuan's high status, his talent was low, and he had no interest in cultivation.

  In her view, the Supreme Holy Land kept Gu Liangyuan around merely for reputation, like keeping a mascot.

  Although she was only at the peak of Foundation Establishment, her talent was strong, and reaching the Nascent Soul stage in the future was not impossible.

  A hundred years later, when Gu Liangyuan's lifespan was exhausted, everything he had would turn to dust. By then, she would be in her prime.

  She believed she deserved to pursue something better!

  But she never thought, or was unwilling to think, that the reason Gu Liangyuan wasn't interested in cultivation was because all his thoughts were on her.

  Everything she had today was given by Gu Liangyuan.

  Without Gu Liangyuan, she wouldn't have what she had today!

  Although Gu Liangyuan's words were harsh, deep down, Meng Yao still believed that Gu Liangyuan was the same simp as before.

  Now saying these things was just a way to threaten her into getting closer to him.

  Thinking about the upcoming Saintess Selection, Meng Yao thought to herself:"Fine, with the Holy Land Grand Tournament approaching, I'll avoid unnecessary complications and deal with him for a while longer.

  Once I become the Saintess, I won't need his help anymore."

  With this in mind, Meng Yao's expression changed instantly, and tears glistened in her eyes, as if she were about to cry: "So, in your heart, I've always been this kind of person? Fine, I understand, I'll leave now.

  I'll withdraw from the Jade Pool Holy Land and return all the support you've given to my family.

  From now on, there will be nothing between us!"

  As she spoke, tears rolled down her cheeks.

  As if making a firm decision, she turned and left resolutely.

  In the vast hall, her figure appeared particularly lonely.

  Of course, she didn't want to leave the Holy Land; everything she did was just a strategic retreat.

  She remembered once when Gu Liangyuan was upset, she easily manipulated him with this trick.

  Even as she turned away, Meng Yao was counting down in her heart:

  Three

  Two

  One

  Just as she silently counted to one, Gu Liangyuan indeed spoke:

  "Alright, I'll be waiting for your news at Emotionless Peak."

  Meng Yao turned her head: "It's too late to admit your mistake now..."

  Hmm?

  Meng Yao stopped mid-sentence, suddenly realizing: "What did you say?"

  Gu Liangyuan ignored Meng Yao and instead looked at the elder beside him:

  "Elder Wang, I'll have to trouble you with this matter. If Meng Yao doesn't accomplish it within ten days, handle the Meng family as the Holy Land deals with traitors."

  Elder Wang listened to Gu Liangyuan's words, first feeling pleased, then looking at Gu Liangyuan with some suspicion.

  He was pleased because he had long been displeased with Meng Yao, and now that Gu Liangyuan had finally awakened, he could take action against the Meng family.

  He was suspicious because, in the past, Gu Liangyuan had been madly in love with Meng Yao. Could he really bear to do this?

  It was known that although the Supreme Holy Land was a righteous place, its punishment for traitors was extremely severe.

  Not only would the traitor die, but every member of their family with spiritual roots would also be killed. Even the mortals in the family would be sterilized.

  Even ants passing by would have six legs broken!

  Could the little martial uncle really bear this?

  Gu Liangyuan noticed Elder Wang's doubt and his expression turned serious:

  "What, does my word as a martial uncle not count?"

  Elder Wang quickly replied that he didn't dare:

  "Of course, the little martial uncle's words count."

  Having confirmed Gu Liangyuan's intentions, he suddenly turned to look at Meng Yao, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes!

  He had truly had enough of this woman over the years!

  In the past, a single word from this woman would have Gu Liangyuan commanding them, the elders, to serve the Meng family.

  They had even suffered insults from Meng Yao and disdain from the Meng family.

  It should be known that they were all Nascent Soul-level powerhouses. Though their cultivation was not apparent in the Holy Land, any one of them could be a formidable presence elsewhere!

  Such humiliation was naturally hard to endure.

  But with Gu Liangyuan suppressing them, they dared not act.

  Heaven be praised, the little martial uncle had finally awakened!

  He could finally vent the anger in his heart.

  The other elders, seeing this, also rolled up their sleeves eagerly:

  "Elder Wang, counting assets alone might be tiring, let me help you."

  "Heh heh heh, I'll join too!"

  "Just so happens I'm free lately, I can accompany you on this trip."

  The elders enthusiastically volunteered, occasionally letting out strange laughs at Meng Yao.

  Judging by their demeanor, they seemed eager to skin Meng Yao alive.

  Seeing Gu Liangyuan's serious expression and the elders' predatory gazes, Meng Yao's face turned slightly pale.

  How could this be happening?