Threat

At last, Gu Shenwei turned down.

He did not want to offend the bigwigs in Norland. According to his rule, he never took actions unless he was confident in his plan. He would rather be called a coward than break this rule.

In the meantime, he regarded Shangguan Ru's request as a personal test. He reminded himself that she was his foe's daughter. Although he could trust her, he could not cross that invisible and subtle line.

Refusing Shangguan Ru's request reminded him of that boundary. It was Gu Shenwei's personal struggle.

"I cannot help you. This is Norland. I cannot take the risk," he said to her.

Shangguan Ru glared at the Dragon King angrily. Before she lost her temper, she overcame her anger. After all, she was not the Tenth Young Master or a little girl anymore. She composed herself as she said, "Why did you risk stealing the horse?"