Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 862 - 865: The Innocent Clears Themselves

"Still trying to keep it from me, huh? You even brought him home. What now? Aren’t you going to bring him out for me to see? Let’s see which family’s young man dares to think he deserves my daughter!"

As she said this, a formidable aura radiated from Guo Fanghua.

In an instant, the pressure enveloped the entire villa.

What was curious, however, was that Aunt Yang and Guo Man, among others, appeared unaffected by it.

This was clearly a directed display of power.

The sole purpose: to provoke that anomaly inside the villa!

But to Guo Fanghua’s surprise, she sensed absolutely nothing unusual.

The reality was undeniable — that man was inside the villa.

Yet he showed no signs of succumbing to the pressure, not even a little.

There were two possibilities: either he possessed an item capable of resisting her aura,

or his cultivation was far superior to hers.

To surpass her in cultivation meant one thing — he was a Path-Entering Martial Artist!

"Mom, what did you just do?"

Noticing the sudden intensity in the atmosphere, Guo Man asked timidly.

"Little Man, if you won’t bring him out, I’ll go upstairs myself and invite him down."

Guo Fanghua’s expression darkened, a piercing chill emanating from her.

The icy aura was no different from Guo Man’s usual demeanor, chilling everyone nearby to their bones.

"Mom, don’t misunderstand. He’s not my boyfriend, just my bodyguard."

Sensing her mother’s iciness, Guo Man knew she was angry.

If she tried to cover things up any longer, it could spell disaster for Xia Liu.

After all, her mother’s martial arts cultivation was top-tier; even within the family, her status was overwhelmingly high.

"A bodyguard? Little Man, you’re my daughter. Do you really think I don’t know what’s on your mind?"

Guo Fanghua shook her head, a bitter smile spreading across her face.

Once upon a time, she was as young and naive as her daughter.

She may have regrets about those youthful mistakes, but having a precious daughter like this was her greatest solace.

However, if her daughter were to follow in her footsteps, that was absolutely unacceptable.

This was a path of no return!

A path marred with sorrow and regret.

"Mom, I’m telling the truth! Aunt Yang can vouch for me. Xia Liu is just my personal bodyguard. Didn’t I already tell you? He was shot by Liang Chao while protecting me. He was only just released from the hospital today. I felt I owed him a favor, so I brought him home to let Aunt Yang and the others look after him."

"Daughter, you’ve been acting really strange lately. I can tell something’s changed in you. You’ve learned to lie."

Guo Fanghua could easily perceive the shift in her daughter’s demeanor.

She understood too well.

Her daughter had been resistant to men since she was young.

That shadow was all thanks to one person.

Yet today, she had taken the initiative to bring a man home. While it might diminish some of her inner anxiety,

Guo Fanghua wasn’t about to trust this man without uncovering his true nature.

"Mom, I’m being honest! I swear, okay?"

Guo Man was nearly in tears. When her mother got serious, she became utterly terrifying.

In all her memory, this side of her mother rarely appeared.

"Enough talking from you. Let me see for myself what kind of ’bodyguard’ you’ve brought home."

Guo Fanghua cast a sidelong glance at her daughter before shifting her gaze upstairs. "Boy, I know you can hear me. I’ll give you one chance: appear before me in one minute."

"Otherwise, I’ll show you the price one must pay for deceiving my daughter!"

As she finished, an even more overwhelming pressure surged toward a specific location.

If it were a Yellow-Rank Martial Artist, they’d probably lose their life under such crushing force.

*Crack!*

Just as Guo Fanghua was focused, a faint and crisp sound echoed in her ear.

*Click, click, click…*

In the dead silence, the sound of footsteps traveled from the staircase.

Guo Man’s face was now a picture of bitterness.

The reason she brought Xia Liu home earlier

was largely to have Aunt Yang take good care of him.

The other reason was to foster a closer bond with him.

If he were a bit more proactive, perhaps their relationship could progress further still.

But now, her mother’s sudden appearance might completely ruin her plans.

She feared becoming a thankless ingrate in Xia Liu’s eyes.

Guo Fanghua fixed her gaze on the top of the staircase.

She intended to get her first look at the man who could withstand her crushing aura.

At last, she saw Xia Liu.

He didn’t differ much from what she had imagined.

Handsome features, a straight posture.

But there was something off. His age didn’t seem far from her daughter’s.

How could someone like him withstand the pressure of a Heavenly Rank Peak Martial Artist?

This was no simple matter!

Xia Liu walked toward the dining table expressionlessly. Although he had previously observed Guo Fanghua with his Divine Sense,

it seemed she had almost sensed him.

So, he hastily withdrew his Divine Sense.

Now seeing her with his own eyes for the first time, Xia Liu noticed many similarities between Guo Fanghua and Guo Man.

The most glaring resemblance was in their aura — an icy frost that could leave one breathless.

"You’re the personal bodyguard Little Man mentioned?"

Guo Fanghua asked unceremoniously.

"Yes. My name is Xia Liu."

Xia Liu replied with steady composure, completely unfazed by Guo Fanghua’s towering presence.

His demeanor and response left Guo Fanghua somewhat pleased. She couldn’t discern what treasure Xia Liu might possess that allowed him to withstand the pressure of a High-Rank Martial Artist.

But considering this, it essentially confirmed that Xia Liu himself was a Martial Artist.

"Aunt Yang, set up a table on the beach for me with three glasses."

Paying no further attention to Xia Liu, Guo Fanghua turned and issued orders to Aunt Yang.

After she finished, Guo Fanghua made her way out through the back door.

As the door swung open, a refreshing sea breeze swept in, making the icy tension in the room even harder to bear.

"Xia Liu, are you all right?"

After her mother stepped outside, Guo Man spoke in a weak voice.

"I’m fine, really."

"You might be fine now, but who knows about later? My mom thinks you’re my boyfriend…"

"Haha, I understand."

What else could Xia Liu say but laugh bitterly?

"Little Man, bring your little boyfriend over."

After Aunt Yang and the others completed their setup, Guo Fanghua’s voice came drifting in from the beach.

"Xia Liu, I’m sorry. I’ll try my best to explain properly later."

"No need. The innocent need no explanation. Sometimes, explaining only makes things worse."

Xia Liu declined Guo Man’s kind gesture.

If this girl kept talking, Guo Fanghua might actually decide to make a move on him.

And at that point, he’d likely face some physical pain,

possibly even internal injuries.

Guo Man said no more. Hanging her head, she followed just a step ahead of Xia Liu as they headed toward the beach.

By the fine wooden table, Guo Fanghua sat upright, swirling a stemmed glass in her hand.

The crimson liquid inside rippled and surged, resembling the ceaseless waves of the sea, each one chasing the next.

"Please, have a seat, Xia Liu."

Confronted with Guo Fanghua’s imposing presence, Xia Liu remained completely at ease.

Her earlier cold disregard, intended to unsettle him,

was a total miscalculation. He and Guo Man had nothing between them, and even if her entire family descended here, it wouldn’t make a difference.