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On the other side, Gu Yu finally pushed his way through the crowd and found his younger sister amidst the sea of people.

He gave her a thorough once-over, checking that she hadn’t lost any limbs. Only then did he feel a sense of relief wash over him. However, he couldn’t resist scolding her. "Why on earth did you run so fast? That was gunfire and ammunition—how could you just recklessly charge forward like that?"

"If you had gotten hurt, your seventh brother would be finished!"

Gu Yu was painfully aware that ever since their youngest sister joined the family, his status at home had plummeted. Though he secretly wished the family would leave him alone, if anything happened to her, they wouldn’t hesitate to blame him.

Even if they didn’t say anything, he wouldn’t forgive himself. After all, it was him who brought her along today.

Seeing the worry lines creasing his forehead, she realized how impulsive she had been.

With careful deliberation, she extended her small hand and said softly, "I’m sorry, Seventh Brother. I know I made a mistake."

Her big, watery eyes radiated sincerity, melting away what little anger Gu Yu had left.

No, I need to stay firm, he thought. I have to make her understand how serious this is.

But as he looked at her chubby little face, he couldn’t hold back. Slowly reaching out, he pinched her round cheeks, completely undoing the stern demeanor he had tried so hard to maintain.

"Do you really understand your mistake?"

"I really do! I promise I won’t act so impulsively next time!"

The youngest sister nodded obediently. Though she hadn’t been with the Gu family for long, she already understood each family member’s personality well—and knew exactly how to soothe them.

As expected, Gu Yu relented under her earnest apology. After all, she had already promised—what more could he ask for?

Double standards or not, he had momentarily forgotten his original intention of making her realize the gravity of the situation.

"Seventh Brother, I’m hungry. Let’s go eat something delicious!" She tilted her head cutely as she spoke.

Because of the earlier incident with the armed assailants, the entire amusement park had been forced to shut down for emergency maintenance, and by now, all the visitors had dispersed.

Playing alone on such large rides without anyone else around no longer seemed fun to her.

And honestly, Gu Yu was relieved by her sudden lack of enthusiasm. He dreaded the idea of her continuing to tackle the remaining attractions, which were increasingly heart-stopping.

To put it bluntly, he wouldn’t last even one ride.

He had been struggling with how to politely decline if she wanted to continue, but thankfully, she had voluntarily given up.

"All right, let’s go eat something good," Gu Yu agreed without hesitation.

The path was practically laid out before them—if they didn’t leave now, they’d be waiting forever!

Though his stamina wasn’t great, he had money, and this time, he was determined to treat her to an unforgettable meal.

With a grand gesture, Gu Yu led the way, changing venues entirely.

True to his word, Gu Yu had an unexpectedly refined taste in food, and every dish they tried turned out to be exceptionally delicious.

The youngest sister enjoyed herself immensely, her grape-like eyes crinkling into crescents as she smiled. After eating their fill, the two leisurely made their way home.

After several days of selection, the special operations team finally completed the arrangements for assigning bodyguards to protect the Gu family members.

In total, twelve individuals were chosen, with one assigned to each member of the Gu family.

The extras served as substitutes, rotating shifts to ensure that if one person needed a break, another could seamlessly take over without compromising the protection duties.

It was fair to say that the planning was meticulous.

Among these leaders were both men and women, and the youngest sister recognized a few familiar faces, including Xuan Hui and others who had previously helped them.

"Master, we’re here to protect your family. Please don’t hesitate to give us any instructions."

"Yes, yes! We’ll do our best to assist you in completing your tasks."

These individuals were naturally talented members of the operations team, so it came as no surprise that they were selected. Moreover, they were well aware of the Master’s formidable abilities.

During the competition for the bodyguard positions, they fought tooth and nail to secure their spots.

Many other members of the organization, unaware of the full stakes, hadn’t pulled out all their trump cards, giving these candidates a significant advantage.

This was why so many of them stood out.

"Thank you, everyone! These are temporary artifacts I’ve prepared as gifts for you. Please don’t dislike them!"

To temporarily boost their capabilities, the youngest sister had crafted some disposable magical artifacts.

While these artifacts were far easier to create than durable ones, their power wasn’t significantly weaker.

The only drawback was their limited number of uses. Once depleted, they would collapse and become useless.

"Wow, such beautiful artifacts! Thank you, Master!"

The members of the special operations team certainly weren’t complaining. They knew that these temporary artifacts contained substantial energy. If used wisely, they could hold their own against sixth-tier opponents for a short while—a feat they had never dreamed possible until now.

For a moment, the chosen group felt dazed. They suddenly realized that this wasn’t just a bodyguard assignment—it was practically a golden opportunity. They couldn’t help but feel grateful for their earlier efforts to secure their spots.

"In the future, we’ll rely on you, dear brothers and sisters, to take care of my family!"

"If you encounter any trouble, please be sure to inform me."

She spoke with utmost seriousness, clenching her chubby little fists.

Now that she had mastered Ghost Step, she could use it to travel quickly unless the distance was impossibly vast. Everything else would be manageable.

The operations team’s grand preparations showed just how much effort the official channel was willing to invest, and the Gu family was naturally delighted.

They called back their children who were out of town and distributed the bodyguards like assistants, pairing each family member with an operations team member.

Since the selections were tailored to match the personalities of the Gu siblings beforehand, the process was swift.

However, to the youngest sister’s surprise, Xuan Hui—the strongest among them—ended up unchosen.

For convenience, the unassigned Xuan Hui stayed close to her, diligently acting as her personal bodyguard.

Though he believed that if the Master herself couldn’t handle a situation, there was little he could do, he also understood that it was beneath the Master to handle everything personally. This allowed him to shine in his role.

Even for minor tasks, Xuan Hui was more than happy to assist the Master.

Whether by coincidence or not, the day after the assignments were finalized, Gu Xuesong received an invitation to attend a banquet that night.

Worried that rogue cultivators might still be lurking and could target their father again, the youngest sister decided to accompany him for protection.

Given how considerate his daughter was being, Gu Xuesong naturally didn’t refuse.

Father and daughter quickly agreed. With ready-made formal dresses and jewelry at home, preparations were hassle-free.

Half a day later, it was time to attend the banquet.