Gu Shanyun was stunned for a moment, then said, "Gu Zhan, I know that you and your father have been distant from the family since childhood, so you don't feel a sense of belonging to the Gu Family. But after all, blood is thicker than water. Furthermore, if you return to the Gu Family, with your potential, the Gu Family will surely nurture you with all its resources..."
Gu Zhan chuckled lightly and said, "Second Master Gu, there's no need to say more about this. I'm not interested in playing the game of acknowledging my ancestors and returning to the clan. I, Gu Zhan, am used to walking alone and dislike being part of a crowd.
To put it bluntly, joining a family won't bring me any benefit—instead, it'll only drag down my development. On my life path, there may be forces able to accompany me for a while, but absolutely none can keep up with my pace."
Gu Shanyun's brows knitted together, while Gu Mo had a detached expression,
