Being held by my ankles by Gu Xuanyou and unable to fly, my darkest suspicions were confirmed: this woman was likely no "younger sister" to some Gu Xiaoqing, but rather a powerful demon. A true man, standing between heaven and earth, must know when to act and when to yield. When it is time to bow one's head, one must do so decisively.
I executed a graceful spin, helped Gu Xuanyou up, and then dropped cleanly to my knees. I kowtowed directly to her and pleaded, "Fairy Sister, please, spare me, won't you? I’m just a mortal; I’m really not worth all this trouble you’re going to, Fairy Sister."
Gu Xuanyou feigned surprise, peering around as if looking for something, and said, "Brother Yu, are there fairies here? Where? Let me see."
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