《Was it you that night?》


 Chapter 1: The Cannon Fodder Awakens

    Chapter 1: Chapter 1: The Cannon Fodder AwakensThe number one Immortal Sect in the South Desolate Continent, Sky Pole Sect.


    "Yan Changsheng, if you do not marry Qinghe, I will kill her!" Elder Shen Zhuo glared at the young girl beside Yan Changsheng, his eyes filled with murderous intent.


    Yan Changsheng was his most proud disciple. Half a year ago, when he left the mountain for trials, he promised Elder Shen Zhuo that he would marry his daughter, Shen Qinghe, upon his return.


    Who would have known that upon his return from the trials, Yan Changsheng would bring back a young girl named Nan Sheng, proclaiming that he had already pledged his life to her in secret and could not marry Qinghe¡ªwhere would that leave Qinghe''s dignity?


    Yan Changsheng''s lips tightened, and he stayed silent.


    Seeing him like this, Elder Shen Zhuo''s anger burned even hotter, "I will give you one more chance, will you marry Qinghe or this woman?!"


    Shen Qinghe stood beside Shen Zhuo, her heart aching as she watched the tense showdown between her father and Yan Changsheng. Her health had always been frail, and the shock of the moment was so overwhelming that she nearly fainted.


    Her father''s zeal to protect her had escalated to this point.


    Yan Changsheng was extremely troubled. Although he had resolved to break off the marriage, he never expected to become enemies with his master.


    He did not dislike Shen Qinghe, but he had never felt his heart stir for her. If it weren''t for meeting Nan Sheng, perhaps he would have married Shen Qinghe and led a mundane life with a wife and children.


    But now his heart was moved by Nan Sheng, and asking him to abandon her was absolutely impossible!


    He shielded Nan Sheng behind him, his voice hoarse, "If master is angry, take it out on your disciple. Sheng''er is innocent."


    Upon hearing this, Elder Shen Zhuo was unable to contain his rage and thrust his sword at Yan Changsheng.


    His cultivation base had reached the Later Stage of Divinity Transformation, and he cultivated the way of the sword. In the entire Sky Pole Sect, aside from the number one cultivator Dongfang Wuya and the Sect Leader of Sky Pole Sect, no one was a match for Shen Zhuo.


    Yan Changsheng had thoroughly learned Shen Zhuo''s true teachings, and his cultivation base had reached the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul after the trials. But still, he fell short of Shen Zhuo by several levels.


    As master and disciple crossed swords, Yan Changsheng quickly found himself on the losing end.


    Shen Qinghe, fearing that someone might be killed, desperately attempted to intervene from the side, "Stop fighting, I don''t like him anymore, Father, please stop."


    Shen Zhuo slightly eased his swordplay, and Shen Qinghe, seeing the chance, coughed several times in relief, "My chest... it hurts so much..."


    Thinking that his daughter was having an attack, Shen Zhuo hastily withdrew his sword technique. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, Yan Changsheng''s swordplay grew even more fierce. In the instant that Shen Zhuo withdrew his sword, Yan Changsheng unexpectedly pierced Shen Zhuo''s chest with his sword.


    This sudden turnaround stunned everyone present.


    "Father!!" Shen Qinghe cried out in shock and rage, her vision turning black as she collapsed to the ground.


    Struggling, she eventually crawled to Shen Zhuo''s side, unable to believe Yan Changsheng would use the Changsheng Sword to strike her father''s vital point.


    It was the sword she had begged her father to bestow upon Yan Changsheng on her fifteenth birthday.


    How could she have expected that on her twentieth birthday, Yan Changsheng would use that Spirit Sword to injure her father?


    Yan Changsheng too became flustered. He was just desperately protecting Nan Sheng, seeing red, he hadn''t expected his master to withdraw the sword.


    "Master, disciple didn''t do it on purpose!"


    Shen Qinghe''s tears flowed freely, her hands trembling like a leaf; she dared not touch Shen Zhuo.


    Seeing her in such a pathetic state, Shen Zhuo felt pained, "Don''t worry, your father won''t die, why the tears..."


    But his injuries were too severe, and his blood quickly soaked his entire body.


    Although Shen Qinghe could not cultivate, she knew that the Changsheng Sword was unlike other Spirit Swords. It was an ancient Spirit Sword; once it hit a cultivator''s vital point, even if the injured did not die, they would lose a hundred years of cultivation base.


    Shen Zhuo wanted to comfort Shen Qinghe, but because his injuries were so grave, he collapsed into a pool of blood, losing consciousness.


    Seeing this, Shen Qinghe was overwhelmed by panic and rage; she lost her consciousness to the darkness in an instant.


    After she passed out, Shen Qinghe had a strange dream.


    In her dream, she was an early-death cannon fodder in a cultivation domineering CEO novel.


    The book had three crazed male leads, one of whom was Dongfang Wuya, the number one cultivator of the Sky Pole Sect, and the other two were disciples under Shen Zhuo, one being the eldest disciple, Xiao Chen, and the other being Yan Changsheng.


    Nan Sheng was the fated female protagonist of the book, for whom the three crazed male leads would later turn the Three Realms upside down.


    That alone would have been enough, but the evil female side character in the book turned out to be Shen Zhiyao, her half-sister from the same father.


    The story began with the scene of Yan Changsheng bringing Nan Sheng into the Sky Pole Sect.


    After Shen Zhuo was seriously injured and had been comatose for years without waking, today was her twentieth birthday, and it would also be her death anniversary.


    The most tragic was Shen Zhiyao, the so-called evil female side character, who became a tool used by the crazed male leads to capture Nan Sheng''s attention, eventually leading to Shen Zhiyao being flayed and dismembered by the crazed male leads, dying without a complete corpse.


    Shen Qinghe woke up from a nightmare, gasping for air.


    She remembered that the book stated that today was her day of death.


    And if her father didn''t wake up again, Shen Zhiyao would also begin a life of tragedy.


    No, she couldn''t just sit and wait for death.


    Since the heavens had warned her, perhaps she still had a chance to change the tragic fate of her family.


    She had to find a way to save her father.


    Just as she got out of bed, Yan Changsheng stepped in slowly.


    The moment she saw Yan Changsheng, Shen Qinghe suddenly felt a sense of nostalgia as if things had irrevocably changed.


    The cold and indifferent Yan Changsheng would actually go crazy and lose his mind over a woman, only that woman wasn''t her.


    "You''re not well, go back to bed and lie down," said Yan Changsheng, his voice unusually gentle.


    Shen Qinghe, as if she hadn''t heard, put on her shoes and attempted to leave.


    Yan Changsheng suppressed the irritability in his heart and stepped forward to block her path, "Qinghe, can you not be so petulant at this time?"


    "I just want to see my father, is that being petulant?" Shen Qinghe looked at the male face so close to her own and suddenly wondered what she ever liked about him.


    Was it his handsome face, or did she like his icy words and cold demeanor?


    When Shen Zhuo was mentioned, Yan Changsheng finally lost his composure, "I didn''t mean to injure the Master. Under those circumstances..."


    "All these years, my father has treated you like his own son. Even I could tell that he wasn''t using his full strength when fighting against you, yet you struck him down. If you didn''t want to marry me, you could just kill me with a single sword strike, but you can''t injure my father. He loved you as a son, how could you, how could you use the Changsheng Sword to injure him?!" Shen Qinghe found herself choked with emotion.


    That was the Changsheng Sword, the sword her father gave him, how could he be so ruthlessly heartless?


    Yan Changsheng was at a loss for words for a moment, "I know I was wrong, but I didn''t do it on purpose..."


    "Of course you didn''t do it on purpose. You were just fighting with all your might for love, who could blame you for that!" Shen Qinghe held back the tears in her eyes, her lips twisted in irony, "Don''t worry, from now on, you can marry whoever you want, love whoever you want; no one will stop you from marrying the girl of your dreams."


    After saying what she wanted to say, she dragged her heavy steps out of the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    What she didn''t expect was that Nan Sheng would actually be outside the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    The young girl''s face was as small as a palm, with a full chest and an astonishing figure. Her large, deer-like eyes were wet, looking innocent and harmless, easily arousing one''s protective instincts.


    This was the fated female protagonist of the book, with a beauty that could bring all proud sons of heaven to live and die for her, go crazy for her, be infatuated with her, and even turn the Three Realms upside down for her.


    Upon seeing her, Nan Sheng''s eyes filled with tears, "Miss Shen, Changsheng didn''t mean to injure Elder Shen, it was all my fault."


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    Starting a new novel, a cultivation domineering CEO novel, focusing on romance. I hope my treasures will show much support.

 Chapter 2: She Cannot Die

    Chapter 2: Chapter 2: She Cannot DieShen Qinghe was impatient with Nan Sheng''s whining, "Since you think you are in the wrong, why don''t you just take a sword and slice your own throat to atone for your sins!"


    "Qinghe, how can you be so malicious?" Yan Changsheng''s voice rose from behind.


    Shen Qinghe turned to glance at Yan Changsheng, "Or maybe I should stab her with a sword to avenge my father, how about that?"


    Upon hearing these words, Nan Sheng''s doe-like eyes filled with tears as she anxiously looked towards Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng instinctively shielded Nan Sheng behind him, "If you have any grievances, come at me. It was I who stabbed the Elder; Shengsheng has nothing to do with it."


    "Fine, I''ll stab you with a sword, and then we''ll be even!" Shen Qinghe folded back into the room to fetch a sword.


    Seeing this, Nan Sheng quickly protected Yan Changsheng behind her, "Miss Shen, be reasonable. Brother Changsheng didn''t mean to harm Elder Shen. You''re not distinguishing right from wrong¡ª"


    Shen Qinghe couldn''t be bothered to listen to Nan Sheng''s nonsense and swung her sword towards her.


    Yan Changsheng hastily picked up Nan Sheng and dodged Shen Qinghe''s sword thrust. He swept his sleeve, and the palm wind swept towards Shen Qinghe.


    Already weak, Shen Qinghe had exhausted all her strength just lifting the sword, how could she withstand Yan Changsheng''s strike?


    The sword flew from her hand, and she collapsed to the ground, her chest heaving with surging blood, in a somewhat bedraggled state.


    "The one at fault towards the Master is me, Shengsheng is innocent. If you dare harm a hair on her head, I''ll never forgive you!" Yan Changsheng spat out these harsh words, holding Nan Sheng by the waist, and took to the sky on his sword.


    Shen Qinghe, drained of strength, felt a wrenching pain in her chest and spat out a mouthful of blood.


    The moment she hit the ground, she felt like she was nearing her end. She laughed at herself sarcastically, as in a daze she remembered that today in the book was her death anniversary.


    If today was destined to be her time of death, how could she save her father, save Shen Zhiyao?


    Yes, her father was seriously injured; she couldn''t die yet. She needed to save her father, who must be in the Medicine Tower at this moment.


    Even if it meant crawling, she would make it to the Medicine Tower.


    In the end, fueled by a strong belief, she struggled to stand and staggered towards the Medicine Tower.


    Unfortunately, Medicine Master Huang, the most powerful of the Sky Pole Sect, also told her that Elder Shen''s injuries were too severe for him to help.


    "Qinghe, why don''t you go to Bixiao Tower and plead with Mr. Wuya? If he''s willing to take action, Elder Shen is certain to be saved."


    About an hour later, Medicine Master Huang saw Shen Qinghe and Shen Zhuo to the outside of Bixiao Tower. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Regrettably, Bixiao Tower had a barrier set up, and Shen Qinghe, weak as she was, couldn''t enter.


    Dongfang Wuya was one of the crazed male leads in the book; she should have stayed away from such a character, but to save her father, she couldn''t afford to be choosy.


    She knelt outside Bixiao Tower, lavishing Dongfang Wuya with praise, yet unfortunately, the man did not respond at all.


    Her health was already faltering, and she could collapse at any moment, sustained only by an indomitable spirit.


    "If Mr. Wuya is willing to save my father, I will work like an ox or a horse, in gratitude for Mr. Wuya saving his life. If Mr. Wuya ever encounters the Destined Heavenly Maiden, I...I will help you pursue her!" Shen Qinghe tempted with a benefit.


    This man was also destined to become one of the main characters, and would one day go mad for Nan Sheng. If she was still alive then, Dongfang Wuya would certainly find a use for her.


    Inside Bixiao Tower, a man clad in red lazily reclined on a couch, limp like a boneless creature, idly reading a book out of sheer boredom.


    The man had a distinguished appearance, with deep-set, peach blossom eyes, and a high-bridged nose like a peak. His skin was fair as cold jade, his proud demeanor enhanced by the red garment.


    Shen Qinghe''s words elicited a scoff from him; his peach blossom eyes shimmered like glistening springs, irresistibly charming.


    Did he look like he was desperately in need of a woman, requiring this sickly girl to help him chase a wife?


    He scanned the Shen father and daughter with his divine sense, clicking his tongue lightly. The Shen father and daughter indeed looked pitiable, one with serious injuries, and the other with one foot already stepping into Ghost Gate Pass.


    Though Shen Zhuo''s injuries were severe, he could wait. Shen Qinghe, however, was different; this woman was clearly lingering at the Ghost Gate Pass.


    Shen Qinghe had no reason not to know that she was at the end of her strength, yet she dared to fool him with a straight face and calm heart.


    Dongfang Wuya had intentionally waited for half an hour, only to find that Shen Qinghe''s vitality was more tenacious than he expected, which did pique his interest.


    In the end, he still took Shen Zhuo inside Bixiao Tower.


    Shen Qinghe, who couldn''t enter Bixiao Tower, waited outside, faint and groggy.


    It wasn''t until it was dark that Dongfang Wuya finally finished healing Shen Zhuo.


    When Shen Zhuo woke up, his thoughts were still fixated on Shen Qinghe.


    Dongfang Wuya didn''t want to deal with Shen Zhuo, but Shen Zhuo clung to his sleeve and wouldn''t let go, "Qinghe''s life is about to end, Wuya, save her!"


    Dongfang Wuya had countless spiritual treasures in his possession and plenty of top-grade spirit pills on hand. If he wanted to, he could certainly save Qinghe. He would soon fall into a deep sleep, and he didn''t know if he would ever awaken from it.


    He was not worried about Zhiyao, who was still out facing trials, for Zhiyao had talent in cultivation. After returning from this current trial, she wouldn''t be far from Core Formation, and then Zhiyao would be a Golden Core Stage cultivator.


    The only one he couldn''t let go of at this moment was Qinghe.


    He only feared that when he woke from his sleep, Qinghe would be no more.


    "Why should I save her?" Dongfang Wuya elegantly pulled his sleeve from Shen Zhuo''s grasp.


    Shen Zhuo, however, rudely grabbed hold of his cuff again, "If you save her, I''ll grant you a request, as long as it''s within my power!"


    Dongfang Wuya thought that the Shen father and daughter were cut from the same cloth, both fond of making empty promises without substance.


    "You can barely take care of yourself, needing at least ten years of sleep before you can wake up. What can you possibly do for me?" Dongfang Wuya pulled his cuff from Shen Zhuo''s grasp once more.


    Shen Zhuo thought for a moment, then suddenly looked at Dongfang Wuya with a burning gaze.


    Dongfang Wuya felt a creepy sensation from Elder Shen''s stare, and he quickly pulled his clothes tighter, not revealing a hint of vulnerability, "Don''t you dare have designs on me!!"


    Shen Zhuo leaned in to look Dongfang Wuya over from left to right, the more he looked, the more he felt that this man was incomparably beautiful.


    "If you save Qinghe, I will let her offer her body to you in gratitude for saving her life!" Shen Zhuo made a shocking statement.


    Dongfang Wuya silently scoffed in disdain, not at all surprised that Shen Zhuo, the loving father, could have such outrageous thoughts.


    "In order to avoid Shen Qinghe throwing herself at me, I''d rather not save her." Dongfang Wuya scanned the girl outside with his divine sense, only to see her eyes half-closed, as if she might stop breathing at any moment.


    Two more hours had passed since he had saved Shen Zhuo, and yet Shen Qinghe was still not dead. She had been hanging by a breath three hours ago; what kind of monster was this woman?


    "Our Qinghe is quite something, Changsheng that boy has no taste. I''m serious, Qinghe actually looks quite beautiful because she resembles her mother, it''s just that her birthmark is in the wrong place. Back in the day, I fell in love with her mother at first sight..."


    Dongfang Wuya listened to Shen Zhuo once again reminiscing about his romantic episodes in the Mortal Realm, but he himself had no impression of Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe was well-known alright, but only because she was infamously obsessed with Yan Changsheng in the Sky Pole Sect.


    If Shen Qinghe could be smitten with someone as ordinary as Yan Changsheng, what would happen if she saw his face? Would she not throw herself at him in an instant?

 Chapter 3: Raving about the Male Lead

    Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Raving about the Male LeadAn hour later, Shen Qinghe was escorted by the puppet into Bixiao Tower. In the western chamber, only the drowsy Shen Zhuo was present, Dongfang Wuya nowhere in sight.


    Shen Zhuo, his consciousness fading, entrusted Shen Qinghe with many things upon seeing her.


    "My daughter, your father may sleep for a very long time. While I''m gone, you must take good care of yourself. I had wanted Wuya to marry you..."


    Upon hearing this, Shen Qinghe hurriedly covered Shen Zhuo''s mouth, "Dad, let''s not fantasize in broad daylight, okay?"


    If Mr. Wuya heard this, wouldn''t he throw them out of Bixiao Tower?


    "You, girl, just lack confidence. Don''t you realize what a stunning beauty you are? If it weren''t for that birthmark on your nose, you would be the number one beauty in the South Desolate Continent."


    Seeing that her father could still boast so proudly lifted Shen Qinghe''s spirits.


    After all, in her father''s eyes, she was the best in the world, the most beautiful, and whoever married her would be the luckiest. Initially fooled by his nonsense, she truly believed that Yan Changsheng had feelings for her, which is why she didn''t stop Elder Shen from letting Yan Changsheng agree to marry her.


    Otherwise, today''s disaster would never have occurred.


    Dongfang Wuya was in the eastern chamber, not intending to eavesdrop on the conversation between Shen and his daughter, but the father-daughter duo talked endlessly, as though they would never run out of topics.


    "Qinghe, you must live well. When your father awakens, I will take you to the Northern Wasteland Continent, okay?" Shen Zhuo gripped Shen Qinghe''s hand, his eyelids growing heavy, "Promise me, you must wait for your father to wake up."


    Shen Qinghe whispered softly, "Okay, dad, have a good sleep."


    Although she knew she wouldn''t live to see that day, she didn''t mind letting Elder Shen sleep peacefully.


    Dongfang Wuya stood in the shadows, watching the silhouette of the girl in the flickering light, noticing how she casually wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, wondering if she was using a sorrowful tactic on him?


    If he saved her and she really offered herself to him, what would he do then?


    No matter how he thought about it, the deal didn''t seem worth it.


    Shen Qinghe stayed by Shen Zhuo''s bedside, wanting to take one last look before she addressed her final concern, feeling her life force rapidly fading.


    She slowly closed her eyes and felt an unprecedented calmness. Her only regret was that she couldn''t see Shen Zhiyao before her death, nor could she warn Shen Zhiyao not to provoke some of the main characters in the book.


    As she lay dying, she saw a figure clothed in red approaching her.


    The person rudely pinched her chin, looking her over, "The number one beauty of the world Shen Zhuo spoke of, is this it?"


    She looked at the person in a strange position, her pupils dissipated, barely hearing his threats, "I can save you, but you must not offer yourself to me; otherwise, I''ll pull out your tongue and chop off your limbs. Do you understand?"


    Shen Qinghe, hanging on to her last breath, could not reply, but managed to weakly blink her eyes.


    Indeed, he was one of the critically insane male leads; despite his good looks, his heart was wicked. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Dongfang Wuya felt the girl''s skin beneath his palm, slippery as silk, pleasing to touch. He couldn''t help but gently caress it. Even her pale and dry lips seemed pitifully alluring.


    He clutched her chin, his fingertips seemingly inadvertently caressing her lips. The girl involuntarily opened her mouth slightly, revealing a small part of her pink tongue, mysteriously enticing.


    He stared blankly for a while, curiously rolling her tender tongue with his fingertip, displaying an affectionate familiarity.


    The girl''s consciousness was blurred, and her excessively frail body instinctively shuddered, as if trying to dodge his touch.


    His eyes darkened, and finally, he stopped teasing the pitiful girl. He threw a fragrant elixir into her mouth and then closed her lips, "Tsk, such a fine thing is actually wasted on a little wretch like you."


    **


    Ever since Shen Qinghe walked through Ghost Gate Pass, she, who lacked a Spirit Root, surprisingly found an opportunity; unfortunately, she could only absorb Spiritual Energy when near the main characters.


    After a month of recuperation and cultivation, she had completely transformed.


    Ten days ago, Shen Zhiyao returned from a training expedition to find Elder Shen in a coma, Yan Changsheng cancelling his engagement, and Xiao Chen attracted to Nan Sheng. With the drive to avenge her father and her urgency to protect her sister, coupled with Shen Zhiyao''s possessiveness over Xiao Chen, Shen Zhiyao lost her reason and decided to poison Nan Sheng with Bewitching Poison at the Mid-Autumn gathering.


    Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and also the beginning of Shen Zhiyao''s doomed actions in the book. She must prevent this plotline from unfolding tonight.


    However, in the blink of an eye, Shen Zhiyao''s whereabouts became unknown.


    She searched for Shen Zhiyao like a headless fly, but to no avail.


    She finally managed to worm her way out of the crowd, and as the people thinned, the Spiritual Energy around her grew more abundant.


    Soon, she saw Xiao Chen with a cup of wine in his hand. Across from him, the naively adorable and lovely girl was none other than Nan Sheng.


    It must be said that the scene of a handsome man with a beautiful woman was very pleasing to the eye, with a thread of subtle romance flowing between them, as if just a spark would set off a blaze.


    Just as Xiao Chen was about to hand the wine to Nan Sheng, Shen Qinghe stepped forward quickly and snatched the wine cup from Nan Sheng''s hand.


    Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen both looked at Shen Qinghe, who was greedily absorbing the Spiritual Energy from the two main characters, as she explained, "I''m so thirsty, I''ll drink to that first!"


    The aura of the main characters was too overpowering; she, as cannon fodder, certainly couldn''t afford to have these two protagonists bear a grudge against her. Otherwise, she wouldn''t even know how she died.


    Elder Shen was a case in point.


    She pretended to drink the wine, but her hand trembled, spilling the wine. She dramatically leaped backward, "Sorry, I didn''t hold it steady."


    Xiao Chen''s brown eyes half-closed, merely because with Shen Qinghe''s retreat, she was now only half a body''s distance from him.


    Being too close, he smelled a peculiar scent of fresh grass on Shen Qinghe, mixed with a faint aroma of wine, seemingly bewitching.


    His gaze fell on the girl''s pale earlobe, which, under the dim lights, still dazzled.


    He uncomfortably shifted his gaze away, but the girl''s slender and tender neck coincidentally caught his eye again, stunningly beautiful in its curvature.


    Shen Qinghe felt Xiao Chen''s unusual gaze fixed on the back of her neck and hurriedly turned around, only to realize that she was so close to Xiao Chen; as she did, her forehead just grazed his Adam''s apple due to their height difference.


    Startled, she quickly moved further away from Xiao Chen.

 Chapter 4: Growing Disgust

    Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Growing DisgustXiao Chen''s Adam''s apple moved unconsciously, his dry mouth longing for the smooth, buttery forehead of the young girl before him. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fortunately, his self-control was commendable, and after an initial moment of astonishment, he quickly reverted to his usual modest gentleman demeanor.


    Nan Sheng felt that Xiao Chen''s gaze when looking at Shen Qinghe was too intense. She subconsciously found it odd, although she couldn''t quite put her finger on what was amiss.


    Perhaps she simply disliked the depth of Xiao Chen''s gaze when he looked at Shen Qinghe.


    But if the person she liked was Yan Changsheng, why did she also feel such a strong possessiveness toward Xiao Chen?


    Nan Sheng, noticing Shen Qinghe lingering and refusing to leave, found it annoying: "Does Miss Shen have any other matters?"


    Shen Qinghe planned to stay by Nan Sheng''s side all night, to prevent her from having a chance to touch the wine. Unable to find Shen Zhiyao, guarding Nan Sheng seemed to be the most viable strategy, if only she could make it through the night.


    "Miss Nan''s hairpin design is quite unique, may I borrow it for a closer look?" Shen Qinghe came up with a half-hearted excuse.


    With an indifferent expression, Nan Sheng removed the green jade hairpin and handed it over to Shen Qinghe. "Here, Miss Shen, take a good look."


    The green jade hairpin had a simple design, a single piece of bare jade without any additional decoration.


    Shen Qinghe pretended to examine it, then feigned realization. "So it''s this jade hairpin. The quality of the jade is exceptional, which makes it so unique. It flatters Miss Nan''s delicate beauty. Allow me to study it a bit more."


    Xiao Chen had held back for a while but eventually couldn''t help but chuckle softly, clenching his fist.


    Operating on the principle "as long as I''m not embarrassed, the embarrassment falls on others," Shen Qinghe pretended not to see Xiao Chen''s amused moment.


    She continued to feign studying the hairpin, purposefully not returning it to Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng could no longer tolerate it and reached out her hand, "May I have my hairpin back, please?"


    Reluctantly, Shen Qinghe handed the green jade hairpin to Xiao Chen. "Big Senior Brother, could you help? Please pin it up for Miss Nan."


    If the male lead belonged to the female lead, then it was best to push them together, to entwine their fates and prevent them from troubling Shen Zhiyao.


    Though Shen Zhiyao was a bit impulsive and hot-tempered, clear about love and hate, how come she ended up as the villains'' mean side character, only to die such a tragic death?


    Xiao Chen merely spread his hands like a helpless shopkeeper, "I''ve never pinned up a lady''s hair, I cannot assist Miss Nan Sheng."


    As he spoke these words, Shen Qinghe keenly noticed the dimming light in Nan Sheng''s eyes.


    This was becoming interesting. Nan Sheng had already started to feel something for Xiao Chen. Yan Changsheng, upon learning that Nan Sheng had so quickly taken a liking to another man, would surely have complex feelings.


    When Nan Sheng looked up, she caught Shen Qinghe''s knowing gaze. Disliking the way Shen Qinghe was looking at her, she stepped forward, took the green jade hairpin, and casually inserted it into her hair.


    She turned to Xiao Chen with a radiant smile, hoping to leave the bothersome Shen Qinghe behind, "Brother Xiao, shall we take a walk over there?"


    Without waiting for a response, she stepped ahead, certain that Xiao Chen would follow.


    Indeed, Xiao Chen did follow behind her, their pace syncing perfectly; they appeared very much in tune.


    Shen Qinghe followed Nan Sheng discreetly, intending not to annoy the main characters, but she had to save her foolish sister.


    Just then, Yan Changsheng appeared. Tall and with a cold demeanor, his presence immediately attracted the attention of many cultivators.


    Seeing Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng together, he furrowed his brow slightly and quickly approached them, effortlessly separating the two.


    Throughout it all, he never noticed Shen Qinghe following behind.


    For Shen Qinghe, such occurrences were no longer surprising. Ever since she learned she was destined to die early, she harbored no resentment, merely hoping Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng would have a century of happiness together.


    Of course, that was under the condition that they would not cause harm to the Shen sisters.


    Ironically, Yan Changsheng later picked up a glass of wine, intending to hand it to Nan Sheng. Shen Qinghe, adhering to the principle "better to wrongly kill a thousand than to spare even one," stepped forward and snatched the wine away.


    Miss Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen both looked at her, and it was only then that Yan Changsheng saw Shen Qinghe was also there, a look of disgust crossing his face, "Qinghe, what are you up to now?"


    With a smile, Shen Qinghe replied, "I''m thirsty!"


    With those words, she covered her face with her sleeve, pretending to gulp down the drink in one go while pouring the wine into the folds of her sleeve.


    With a slight effort, she dried the wine in her sleeve.


    Afterward, she feigned coughing due to the wine, turning her face flush with color, as if it was truly the case.


    Xiao Chen, thinking she couldn''t hold her liquor, gently patted her delicate back. "Don''t force yourself if you can''t drink!"


    Yan Changsheng knew Xiao Chen the best. On the surface, Xiao Chen seemed like a gentle and modest gentleman, but he was more unapproachable than anyone else. When had he ever seen Xiao Chen show such tenderness towards a woman?


    Especially when the woman eliciting Xiao Chen''s gentle side was Shen Qinghe.


    His brow furrowed slightly, he suppressed the odd feeling in his heart.


    "It''s fine, I''ll just treat it as water, to quench my thirst!"


    Shen Qinghe kept up the pretense, coughing a few more times, her face and even her ear tips reddening.


    Her eyes brimmed with water, as if thousands of stars had fallen into their depths.


    Xiao Chen''s hand still rested on her thin, delicate back, the butterfly bones beneath seeming real beneath the palm, causing his palm to tingle and burn.


    This strange sensation made him move his hand away, feeling uncomfortable, and he dared not look at Shen Qinghe again.


    From then on, Yan Changsheng deliberately countered Shen Qinghe, swiftly bringing another cup of wine for Miss Nan Sheng, which Shen Qinghe snatched away before repeating her trick.


    "Shen Qinghe, enough is enough!" Yan Changsheng''s disgust at Shen Qinghe''s persistence grew.


    "It''s just a cup of wine, what''s the big deal? Consider it as if I''m drinking to the joy of you two ahead of time," Shen Qinghe feigned a burp from the alcohol.


    Yan Changsheng then got a few more cups of wine for Miss Nan Sheng, each one snagged by Shen Qinghe first.


    Just at that moment, Shen Qinghe saw Shen Zhiyao lurking in the crowd, stealing glances at their group.


    Worried that Shen Zhiyao would make more trouble, she pretended to have drunk too much, stumbled a bit, and lurched towards Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen promptly supported her, seeing her eyes blurry from the drink, he thought she was drunk.


    "Qinghe, you''ve drunk too much, I''ll take you back," said Xiao Chen as he tried to help her leave.


    With her face flushed, the grey birthmark between Shen Qinghe''s eyebrows seemed to come alive, "No, I still want to drink... "


    Beneath his hand was her smooth wrist, the tingling sensation spreading from his palm to his limbs and bones.


    Watching this scene, Yan Changsheng furrowed his eyebrows, "I''ll take Qinghe back."


    However, Xiao Chen blocked him, pulling Shen Qinghe into his embrace, taking on the role of the Big Senior Brother, "You take Miss Nan back, I''ll take Qinghe to the Simple Residence Courtyard."


    "Big Senior Brother, let me take Qinghe!" Not sure why, Yan Changsheng firmly grasped Shen Qinghe''s waist, trying to pull her away from Xiao Chen.


    But Xiao Chen wouldn''t let go of Shen Qinghe, "Miss Nan is still waiting for the junior brother."


    Yan Changsheng looked at Miss Nan Sheng, meeting her eyes that were brimming with grievance.


    Then he looked at Shen Qinghe, who was mumbling and talking to herself, appearing adorably foolish, clearly drunk.


    Remembering Xiao Chen''s unusual behavior that day, he truly felt uneasy about leaving Shen Qinghe alone with Xiao Chen.


    Deciding on the spot, he simply hoisted Shen Qinghe up horizontally in his arms.

 Chapter 5: Competing to See Who is Bitchier

    Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Competing to See Who is BitchierThe lively scene had unknowingly fallen into dead silence because everybody had noticed the situation at Shen Qinghe''s end half a quarter of an hour ago. They quietly conspired together to hush down, eavesdropping on the conversation between the few involved.


    At this moment, seeing Yan Changsheng publicly embracing Princess Shen Qinghe, everyone secretly clicked their tongues, feeling that high society was truly chaotic.


    Yan Changsheng seemed oblivious to the unusual gazes of the crowd, he only felt Shen Qinghe''s body was too light.


    This was his first time holding her.


    The young girl''s waist was so slender that he could encircle it with one hand; her body was soft as if boneless, and her constant struggle made him somewhat uncomfortable, wanting only to quickly take her back to the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Just then, Shen Qinghe suddenly became frenzied from the alcohol, delivering a fierce slap across his face, "Let go of me!!"


    Her sudden slap once again brought an eerie silence to the scene.


    Yan Changsheng couldn''t believe he had been slapped by Shen Qinghe in front of everyone; his half-face was numb, indicative of the strength behind Shen Qinghe''s slap.


    Xiao Chen, seeing the clear slap mark on Yan Changsheng''s face, only felt a twinge in his teeth.


    Fearing that Yan Changsheng might out of anger throw Shen Qinghe to the ground, he stepped forward to take over Shen Qinghe, "She is drunk, Junior Brother, don''t stoop to her level."


    This time, Yan Changsheng did not stop Xiao Chen, but the strange looks from the surrounding cultivators made him quite uncomfortable.


    Nan Sheng also felt uneasy.


    She realized that ever since Shen Qinghe appeared, Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen''s attention had been on Shen Qinghe; neither had the energy to care about her.


    Just now when Shen Qinghe was drunk, Yan Changsheng disregarded her feelings and insisted on taking Shen Qinghe, hence being publicly slapped.


    "Changsheng..."


    She barely spoke when Yan Changsheng suddenly said, "I''m going to check on Qinghe."


    Nan Sheng suddenly panicked.


    Ever since Yan Changsheng met her, he had always prioritized her. Yet now, having been slapped by Shen Qinghe, he still wanted to go see Shen Qinghe. Was he not hit enough?


    Under the strange gazes of everyone, she hurriedly chased after him.


    Shen Zhiyao was standing in the crowd and saw the scene of Yan Changsheng being slapped by Shen Qinghe, feeling immensely satisfied.


    Unfortunately, her plan had not unfolded smoothly, making her efforts in vain!


    In the darkness at the far end, a shadow in red quietly appeared, thoughtfully looking in the direction Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen had left.


    He had witnessed the entire course of Shen Qinghe''s aberrant behavior. If his eyes did not deceive him, Shen Qinghe hadn''t drunk a single sip of the alcohol she snatched, so it was impossible for her to be drunk.


    Shen Qinghe had pretended to be drunk to act out, slapping Yan Changsheng in front of all the cultivators from Sky Pole Sect, leaving Yan Changsheng without a chance to defend himself. This woman was indeed good at playing weak.


    But wasn''t Nan Sheng Shen Qinghe''s romantic rival? Why would Shen Qinghe help Nan Sheng out of her predicament?


    The more he thought about it, the more intriguing it became, and he silently headed towards the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Meanwhile, Xiao Chen, fearing Shen Qinghe''s drunken frenzy, hurried to the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    But Shen Qinghe had been well-behaved all the way, as if she were asleep.


    Upon returning to the Simple Residence Courtyard, he gingerly placed Shen Qinghe on the bed.


    As he was about to cover her with the blankets, he saw that her garment had been torn open at some point, revealing thin red undergarment straps and blindingly white snowy skin.


    His Adam''s apple bobbed, and as he gazed at the young girl''s prominent breasts, he felt an urge to tear off her clothes.


    Just as his lips were inching closer to the young girl, Yan Changsheng''s voice suddenly came from behind him, "Big Senior Brother, what are you trying to do?!"


    Xiao Chen suppressed the restlessness in his heart and turned with a serene look, still bearing the gentlemanly demeanor of greets jade, "Junior Brother, what brings you here?"


    The room was filled with a peculiar fragrance of fresh grass, mingling with the scent of wine, beguiling the senses.


    Perhaps it was because of this that he found himself momentarily confused and infatuated.


    Yan Changsheng watched Xiao Chen with a cold gaze, calling out his name, "Xiao Chen, what were you just about to do to her?!"


    Xiao Chen had clearly been thinking of taking liberties with Shen Qinghe; Yan Changsheng couldn''t have been mistaken.


    If he hadn''t followed them, would Xiao Chen have actually laid hands on Shen Qinghe?


    "Just now, I suddenly felt Qinghe was very beautiful, so I looked a few more times," Xiao Chen said as he sat on the edge of the bed, pulling up the blanket to cover Shen Qinghe, concealing the spring scenery at her chest.


    "She''s beautiful?" Yan Changsheng was unconvinced, following Xiao Chen''s gaze towards Shen Qinghe.


    The girl on the bed looked more plump than he remembered, her skin white as snow and smooth as jade, save for the birthmark that was an eyesore. She was like a pearl that had suddenly shed its dust, shining brightly and demanding attention.


    It was still the same face, yet it was as if she was a different person altogether.


    "Brother Xiao, let me take care of Miss Shen, okay?" Nan Sheng''s voice suddenly rose, snapping the two men out of their thoughts.


    Xiao Chen quietly stepped aside.


    Nan Sheng took a seat at the front of the bed and, seeing that Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng were still standing motionless, she gave a shallow smile, "You two should leave first. I''ll watch over her, nothing will happen to Miss Shen. After all, men and women should keep their distance, you should avoid any impropriety."


    Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen exchanged a glance before leaving Shen Qinghe''s bedroom almost simultaneously.


    Shen Qinghe was pretending to sleep, sensing Nan Sheng looking at her.


    Just as she hesitated whether or not to wake up, Nan Sheng suddenly whispered softly, "Miss Shen is indeed scheming. Do you think pretending to be drunk will make Changsheng have a change of heart?"


    Shen Qinghe was startled; she didn''t know whether Nan Sheng had seen through her act of being drunk or was just bluffing.


    "After all these years, Miss Shen hasn''t been able to touch Changsheng''s heart. This just shows your incompetence. Why bother degrading yourself hopelessly for a man whose heart isn''t with you?" Nan Sheng sighed lightly, intending to speak some heartfelt words to Shen Qinghe, "Honestly, I think you''re rather pitiful. Knowing full well that Changsheng doesn''t love you, yet you continue to shamelessly cling to him. I know his cancellation of the marriage hurt you, but even if you were to die in front of him, he would never love you. Don''t you think throwing yourself at a man is too cheap..."


    Before she could finish, Shen Qinghe suddenly pounced on her, pinning her to the bed and viciously biting her shoulder.


    Nan Sheng screamed in pain, instinctively beginning to fight back...


    Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen rushed into the room upon hearing the scream, just in time to witness Nan Sheng slapping Shen Qinghe viciously.


    Shen Qinghe''s face swelled up red in an instant; she looked at Nan Sheng bewilderedly, seemingly unaware of what had happened. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Nan, why did you hit me?" Shen Qingbai''s face was deathly pale, with only the red and swollen imprint of a slap, making her look pitifully wronged.


    Xiao Chen rushed forward, pushing Nan Sheng away, his voice filled with reproach, "Miss Nan, why stoop to the level of a drunk girl?!"


    Nan Sheng anxiously tried to defend herself, "I was just reta..."


    Shen Qinghe at this moment spoke in a sorrowful tone, "Perhaps I offended Miss Nan first, and that made her hate me enough to wish me dead. Big Senior Brother, I''m fine..."


    Her voice choked up, as if crying in front of everyone was too embarrassing; she quickly turned her back and quietly wiped away her tears.


    Nan Sheng had never felt as aggrieved as she did in this moment. She instinctively looked towards Yan Changsheng, but he wasn''t looking at her. He was watching Shen Qinghe''s turned back, his eyes swirling with complicated emotions.


    "Changsheng, it''s not what you see..."


    She had just started speaking when Yan Changsheng cut her off, "Let''s go, let Qinghe rest."


    Nan Sheng followed Yan Changsheng out of Simple Residence Courtyard, noticing that he was walking faster and faster. She hurried after him, "Changsheng, she hit me first. I was just fighting back..."


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 Chapter 6: Having Improper Thoughts About Him

    Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Having Improper Thoughts About HimYan Changsheng only remembered the vicious look on Nan Sheng''s face when she slapped Shen Qinghe, and he pushed Nan Sheng aside.


    Nan Sheng once again blocked his path, "Changsheng, believe me, it was her who started it..."


    "She was drunk, not in her right mind, even if she offended you, you shouldn''t have hit a drunk so hard. Qinghe has been pampered by our Master since she was a child, no one has ever slapped her, you are the first!!" Yan Changsheng''s voice grew louder, ending in a roar.


    When had Nan Sheng ever seen him lose his composure like this?


    "So, you''re upset for her, aren''t you?!" Nan Sheng''s tears fell before she spoke, unable to believe that Yan Changsheng was defending Shen Qinghe, "You care about her?!"


    Yan Changsheng was annoyed and exasperated, "It was clearly you who hit her, she was slapped by you for no reason at all, and you still think you are in the right?"


    "Do you know that Shen Qinghe was pretending to be drunk?!" Nan Sheng couldn''t bear it any longer, her grief and indignation were extreme.


    This man who professed to love her would rather believe Shen Qinghe instead of her?


    Yan Changsheng didn''t believe a word Nan Sheng said; he pushed her aside, but she blocked his way again, crying incessantly, "I''m telling the truth, she really was pretending to be drunk, don''t let her deceive you..."


    Yan Changsheng found it laughable, his gaze full of disappointment when he looked at Nan Sheng, "I know Qinghe, she has a low tolerance for alcohol, two drinks and she''s drunk. She had several drinks tonight, how could she be pretending?"


    He didn''t want to get entangled with Nan Sheng anymore and left by Sword Control.


    Only Nan Sheng was left standing there, clenching her fists, with a deep sense of unwillingness flashing in her eyes.


    She had underestimated Shen Qinghe, thinking her to be no threat, only to be outmaneuvered by Shen Qinghe that evening, leaving her in such a passive situation.


    She never expected that Yan Changsheng would rather believe Shen Qinghe than her.


    This showed that Yan Changsheng''s love for her wasn''t deep enough; she needed to find a way to make Yan Changsheng love her more, and to ignite his possessiveness over her.


    Xiao Chen had also piqued her interest.


    As long as she got close to Xiao Chen, wouldn''t Yan Changsheng become jealous and bow his head to her?


    Inside the Simple Residence Courtyard, Shen Qinghe and Xiao Chen both heard the confrontation between Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng.


    Only after the two of them had left did Xiao Chen say, "If Nan Sheng bullies you again in the future, tell Big Senior Brother, and he will support you."


    Shen Qinghe thought about Nan Sheng''s bashful way of speaking to men and suddenly found this tactic very effective.


    She imitated Nan Sheng, with lowered eyelids, "Big Senior Brother is really nice. If I encounter any difficulties in the future, I''ll ask Big Senior Brother for help; please don''t find me foolish."


    Xiao Chen touched her head, looking at the swelling on her face, the more he saw it, the more bothersome it became.


    He took a box of ointment from his Qiankun Bag, intending to help her apply it.


    Shen Qinghe felt that such an action was too intimate and wanted to do it herself, but he stopped her, "Don''t move!"


    She had no choice but to look up, letting Xiao Chen dab and smear on her face.


    Xiao Chen looked at her pale lips and found them increasingly annoying to look at.


    "Next time someone hits you, you must remember to fight back, don''t just foolishly take a beating without knowing how to retaliate. You must be tired too after tonight, get some rest early, I''ll stay here to watch over you."


    Xiao Chen''s words astonished Shen Qinghe, and for a moment she forgot to play the fragile flower, quickly protesting, "No, that won''t do; if Big Senior Brother really stays in the Simple Residence Courtyard, it will ruin my reputation!"


    She didn''t want to become the imagined rival of Xiao Chen''s fans, nor could she let Shen Zhiyao think there was something illicit between her and Xiao Chen.


    "It doesn''t matter; my good reputation isn''t important," Xiao Chen felt Shen Qinghe was overly considerate of him.


    Shen Qinghe secretly scoffed; she didn''t care about his reputation at all. After all, he was destined to turn evil in the future, and she was worried about her own reputation.


    "I can''t sleep with Big Senior Brother here, please, I beg you," Shen Qinghe pleaded with Xiao Chen, bowing.


    Watching the girl''s naive and adorable appearance as she bowed, Xiao Chen''s gaze became fixed.


    Only now did he realize his attention towards Shen Qinghe was excessive. If Yan Changsheng hadn''t appeared in time, he would have already stolen a kiss from her.


    When had he ever harbored desire for a woman? Yet tonight, he felt somewhat out of control, which was not a good sign.


    In an instant, he reverted to his usual gentle and distant demeanor: "Then you should rest early."


    Not waiting for Shen Qinghe to speak again, he walked away without looking back.


    Shen Qinghe was secretly amazed, pondering how quickly Xiao Chen''s demeanor could change. One moment he was so caring towards her, and the next he became aloof and indifferent, a classic two-faced person.


    After a busy night and enduring a slap, she was exhausted both physically and mentally, ready to sit and meditate when she heard footsteps approaching.


    She immediately sat up straight and let her shoulders slump when she saw that the visitor was Shen Zhiyao: "Elder sister, it''s you."


    "Disappointed to see me?" Shen Zhiyao teased, pinching Shen Qinghe''s chin, clicking her tongue, "Was it Nan Sheng, that little wretch, who hit you?"


    "She didn''t get any advantage either," Shen Qinghe swatted away her immodest hand and pulled her to sit down, "From now on, elder sister should stop provoking Nan Sheng; I''ll deal with her. Also, can you stop liking Xiao Chen in the future?"


    "If you like Big Senior Brother, I don''t mind making way for you, but I can''t let Nan Sheng have him!" Shen Zhiyao''s bright eyes darkened with a touch of malice, "Second Senior Brother hurt father to protect Nan Sheng and nearly cost you your life. Now she wants to snatch Big Senior Brother from us, I will not stand down from her!"


    Shen Qinghe frowned, trying to persuade Shen Zhiyao for an hour, but her stubborn sister still insisted on confronting Nan Sheng to the end.


    In the end, Shen Qinghe had to accept her fate and decided to gradually persuade Shen Zhiyao in the future.


    After Shen Zhiyao left, Shen Qinghe thought she could finally meditate, but another uninvited guest arrived, none other than Dongfang Wuya.


    Shen Qinghe always remembered one thing, Dongfang Wuya was not only one of the male leads but also the savior of her and her father.


    In Dongfang Wuya''s presence, her smile was especially sincere.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe''s radiant smile, Dongfang Wuya hesitated in his steps.


    "Benefactor, please have a seat," Shen Qinghe warmly poured a cup of cold tea and handed it to Dongfang Wuya.


    But her movement was too abrupt, and her fingertips accidentally brushed the palm of Dongfang Wuya.


    Dongfang Wuya looked at his palm that the girl''s fingertips had lightly grazed and pondered that the little lady was also fascinated by his beauty, not missing any opportunity to lure him. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing her beaming smile, he made a quick decision: "Shen Qinghe, stand six feet away from this lord!"


    Shen Qinghe immediately stepped back, stopping six feet away, very obedient and compliant.


    Dongfang Wuya''s eyes complexly watched the polite and sensible girl, pondering that this girl was indeed saved by him; it was only natural for her to have improper thoughts about him and to think of offering herself to him.


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 Chapter 7: She Lost Again!

    Chapter 7: Chapter 7: She Lost Again!"What can I do for you, Mr. Wuya?" Shen Qinghe asked with a smile.


    Dongfang Wuya had intended to expose Shen Qinghe''s actions this evening, but upon seeing her bruised face, he nonchalantly took out a few elixirs and placed them on the table, "Feel free to eat these, they will be beneficial to you."


    Enticed by the fragrance of the elixirs, Shen Qinghe forgot Dongfang Wuya''s command, stepped forward, took one, and sniffed it, "It smells so good, you''re giving me such fine elixirs to take?"


    Dongfang Wuya fell silent; he had clearly come to question her, but somehow it turned into him giving her elixirs.


    Shen Qinghe, drawn by the scent of the elixirs, couldn''t help but toss one into her mouth.


    After eating it, she felt a pleasant sensation throughout her body, and her face no longer hurt. She stole a glance at Dongfang Wuya and secretly took another, popping it into her mouth as if snacking on treats.


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    These top-grade elixirs, which many cultivators could not even beg for, were being treated by her as mere snacks.


    He could no longer bear to watch, about to get up and leave when Shen Qinghe looked at him with gleaming eyes, that "adoring" gaze made his scalp tingle.


    Unable to reciprocate her adoring feelings, he simply took another bottle of elixirs and placed it in her palm, "Take this for your snacks."


    She better not covet his body any longer, craving him was useless!


    Shen Qinghe couldn''t believe her eyes as she looked at the elixirs, her gaze on Dongfang Wuya becoming even more intense.


    Dongfang Wuya quickly left the Simple Residence Courtyard, his steps somewhat disordered.


    Shen Qinghe, holding the elixirs, excitedly rolled around on the bed and fervently kissed the medicine bottle several times.


    Mr. Wuya had not only saved Elder Shen and her life but also gave her so many Precious Pills; this man was definitely her lucky star.


    After Dongfang Wuya left, Shen Qinghe seized the time to cultivate.


    Merely overnight, Shen Qinghe felt she was on the verge of Foundation Establishment. But before actually establishing her foundation, she decided to hold off.


    If she established her foundation now, her act of pretending to be drunk would be discovered, and there was no need to slap her own face in a hurry.


    She didn''t sleep all night, yet she was spirited and full of spiritual energy.


    Just as she was in high spirits, the outside of the Simple Residence Courtyard suddenly became noisy.


    Stepping out in confusion, and upon seeing Nan Sheng kneeling in front of the courtyard, her first thought was that the heroine was indeed not easy to deal with.


    When she appeared, Nan Sheng immediately crawled over to her, a picture of frailty with tears streaming down her face: "Miss Shen, I was wrong, please have a large heart and don''t take it to heart, Brother Changsheng already scolded me yesterday..."


    She was naturally delicate and beautiful, and at that moment, she looked especially pitiable with tears flowing before she spoke.


    Outside the Simple Residence Courtyard, many cultivators had gathered at some point, pointing and criticizing Shen Qinghe for bullying Nan Sheng, the weak woman, forcing her to kneel in public early in the morning, showing a wicked heart.


    Shen Qinghe pinched herself, managing to squeeze out a few tears, she stepped back, speaking in a flustered manner, "Miss Nan is flattering me too much. Now my father is severely injured and has not awoken, and yesterday Miss Nan even granted me a slap, teaching me how to behave, I... I dare not provoke Miss Nan anymore..."


    The crowd then noticed that one side of Shen Qinghe''s face was still somewhat swollen, momentarily unable to discern who was right or wrong.


    At that moment, another unexpected event occurred.


    Perhaps due to being overly emotional, Shen Qinghe''s body suddenly swayed, and she fell straight backward, crashing heavily to the ground with her head bleeding profusely in an instant.


    For a moment, the crowd was in an uproar.


    Shu Xiu, who was also a disciple of Shen Zhuo, quickly reacted, rushing forward to help Shen Qinghe up. Seeing Shen Qinghe''s bloodied and pitiful state, she glared at Nan Sheng and said, "It was clearly Miss Nan who snatched away Second Senior Brother first, and it was also because of Miss Nan that Master was stabbed by Second Senior Brother, and he has not woken up to this day. Today, Qinghe was peacefully staying in the Simple Residence Courtyard, yet it was Miss Nan who came to say some incomprehensible words to stimulate Qinghe, causing Qinghe to suffer such a heavy injury. How much further does Miss Nan want to push Qinghe?"


    And just like that, she easily placed herself on the highest moral ground.


    Previously unaware of the reasons, everyone saw Nan Sheng kneeling down to Shen Qinghe with tears streaming down her face, and they thought that it was Shen Qinghe who had bullied Nan Sheng.


    But now, seeing Shen Qinghe with a bleeding head, unconscious, they naturally recalled how not long ago Shen Zhuo was stabbed by his own beloved disciple, all because of Nan Sheng.


    When it comes to pity, how could Nan Sheng be more miserable than Shen Qinghe?


    After all, Shen Qinghe was the one who was jilted.


    How much Shen Qinghe liked Yan Changsheng was something that everyone had seen over the years. With Nan Sheng''s arrival, not only did she take away Yan Changsheng, the fianc¨¦ from Shen Qinghe''s hands, but even Shen Zhuo was in a life or death situation because of Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng felt the crowd''s strange looks and for a moment forgot to continue her act.


    Having swallowed a defeat at Shen Qinghe''s hands last night, she had thought to gain an advantage today and came up with this painful scheme.


    But she had still underestimated Shen Qinghe''s ruthless nature.


    Shen Qinghe was clearly just an ordinary person, but she staged this painful act in front of everyone without regard for her own life. With Shen Qinghe''s fall, she immediately transferred all malice onto her.


    She lost this fight again!


    She quickly wiped away her tears and struggled to her feet, saying, "It''s my fault. Miss Shen got injured; it''s more important to treat her injury first."


    As she spoke, she wanted to go forward to help, but Shu Xiu avoided her touch, "Please, Miss Nan, stay away from Qinghe. Qinghe has had enough pity, and we cannot afford to provoke Miss Nan!"


    Nan Sheng stood there helplessly, tugging at the corner of her clothes with shame, her silent tears falling as she bowed to everyone, "I''m sorry, I didn''t mean to, I''m sorry, I''m so sorry..."


    Seeing her pitiful appearance, some male cultivators felt pity for her and spoke up for her, "Miss Nan didn''t do it on purpose, Junior Sister Shu shouldn''t be too harsh on Miss Nan..."


    "Indeed, Elder Shen was stabbed by Brother Changsheng, how can you blame Miss Nan for that? Besides, just now it was clearly Miss Nan who was kneeling and begging Qinghe for forgiveness, how could it become Miss Nan''s mistake?" Another male cultivator, who was sympathetic to the fairer sex, spoke up for Nan Sheng.


    These male cultivators all liked the delicate and weak Nan Sheng, and upon seeing her silently weeping, they wished they could hold her in their arms to comfort her.


    The female cultivators found this scene absurd. One of them stood out and said, "When Miss Nan knelt down just now, Qinghe was still inside the house, she did not force Miss Nan to kneel. And isn''t it because of Miss Nan''s intervention that Brother Changsheng hurt Elder Shen?"


    The other female cultivators nodded in agreement, feeling that this made sense.


    Shu Xiu had no time to watch Nan Sheng''s pretense; she coldly began, "Qinghe is seriously injured and needs healing. In the future, it would be better for Miss Nan to stay away from Qinghe, lest Qinghe get hurt again because of Miss Nan. Qinghe truly has a weak constitution, not like some people who enjoy acting frail!"


    After saying this coldly, she took Shen Qinghe back inside.


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 Chapter 8: Successful Foundation Establishment

    Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Successful Foundation EstablishmentShen Zhiyao hurried to the Simple Residence Courtyard upon hearing that Shen Qinghe had been injured.


    Shen Qinghe, afraid that Shen Zhiyao would go mad with worry, comforted her, "Elder sister, rest assured, I''m fine. I''ve already taken an elixir, and the wound is healing quickly."


    It must have been painful at the time, but Nan Sheng was prepared, and the best thing she could think of at the moment was to outdo the misery with an even more pitiable display.


    Fortunately, she was full of Spiritual Energy, and Dongfang Wuya had given her a bottle of Top-grade Spirit Pill, which allowed her superficial injuries to heal quickly.


    Shen Zhiyao was not reassured and carefully inspected the back of Shen Qinghe''s head. Seeing only a small wound remaining, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    Afterwards, she cursed vehemently, thoroughly scolding Nan Sheng, then hugged Shen Qinghe and patted her on the back, "Xiao Hemiao, don''t be scared. From now on, your elder sister will protect you."


    Shen Qinghe felt a twinge in her nose; Shen Zhiyao had not called her by her nickname for many years. She knew it was because their father doted on her, causing Shen Zhiyao to feel left out, and it was only in recent years that they had been constantly at odds.


    Shen Zhiyao was just someone with a tough exterior but a soft heart.


    "One day, I will unveil Nan Sheng''s shameless true face..."


    Shen Qinghe quickly wriggled out of Shen Zhiyao''s embrace and said firmly, "Nan Sheng is not simple. She is cunning and calculating. You can''t deal with her by force; you must use clever strategies. In situations like today, if she wants to gain sympathy by appearing pitiful, I have to appear even more so, otherwise the entire sect''s cultivators will sympathize with her. Today, I was actually applying a strategy of inflicting an injury on oneself."


    "Wouldn''t it have been simpler to just end her with a sword?!" Shen Zhiyao felt there was no need for such roundabout tactics.


    Shen Qinghe pulled Shen Zhiyao to sit down and advised again, "Elder sister, please heed my words and don''t act rashly. Tell me before you do anything in the future, and we''ll make decisions after discussing them. Nan Sheng is very tricky; it''s best not to provoke her lightly. Haven''t you noticed that since she came to the Sky Pole Sect, father was injured by a sword, and I almost died? This woman''s luck is extraordinary..."


    Shen Zhiyao felt that Shen Qinghe was boosting someone else''s morale while dampening her own confidence. Later, tired of hearing Shen Qinghe''s incessant nagging, she found an excuse to escape.


    Shen Qinghe''s eyes dimmed, knowing her stubborn sister wouldn''t see reason.


    But it didn''t matter; there was plenty of time ahead, and the most urgent task was to choose an auspicious day for her own Foundation Establishment. Only then would she be officially entering the cultivation world and could start her true cultivation. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the following days, Shen Qinghe spent all her time practicing Qi Refinement in the Simple Residence Courtyard. No one aside from Shen Zhiyao disturbed her, not even Nan Sheng.


    A month later, she heard that Nan Sheng had formally become a disciple of Sword Master Tian Yan of the Sky Pole Sect, and the first closed-door female disciple.


    After that, it took Nan Sheng just over a month to successfully achieve Foundation Establishment, becoming the fastest female disciple in Sky Pole Sect to do so.


    And of course, the record for the fastest male disciple in the sect at Foundation Establishment was still held by Yan Changsheng.


    Suddenly, Nan Sheng was the talk of the sect, with everyone saying that she was the most potential and talented female disciple in the Sky Pole Sect.


    Before this, Shen Zhiyao was considered Sky Pole Sect''s most talented female disciple, which fueled her growing hatred for Nan Sheng even further.


    In just three short months, Nan Sheng had not only gained a legion of adoring fans but had also captured Xiao Chen''s intense interest. There were even cultivators who said they saw Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen getting jealous over her more than once.


    Shen Qinghe was aware of the plot in the book, and she knew that Nan Sheng, as a charmer, did indeed gather a host of admirers in less than half a year after joining the sect, even attracting Xiao Chen''s affection.


    This development in the plot perfectly coincided with the timeline laid out in the book; she was not surprised at all.


    Shen Qinghe felt the time had come for her Foundation Establishment, so she chose an auspicious day to do so.


    During this period, the entire sect''s attention was on Nan Sheng, making Shen Qinghe practically invisible, as though almost no one remembered that Sky Pole Sect had a mortal girl among them.


    When news spread that Shen Qinghe, a mortal girl without a Spirit Root, had suddenly established her foundation, the entire sect was astounded.


    Shen Zhiyao also found it incredible, and she rushed to Simple Residence Courtyard at the first opportunity. Upon seeing Shen Qinghe glowing with health, she paused, her gaze fixed.


    It was still the same face, but the grey birthmark on the left side of Shen Qinghe''s nose had turned light pink. Even more miraculous, the birthmark had shrunk a bit and moved to the middle of her nose bridge, looking playful and vivid.


    Previously, Qinghe''s facial features seemed covered with a layer of dust, but now they had suddenly become clearer, as if everything was more attractive¡ªshe possessed a beauty that made it hard for one to look away.


    "Qinghe, you really established your foundation?" Shen Zhiyao took Shen Qinghe by the hand and spun her around, finding her more and more astonishing with each look.


    Shen Qinghe smiled faintly, "Mmm, I don''t know why either, suddenly, I just had an immortal fate."


    "But weren''t you without a Spirit Root? Born a mortal, how could you establish a foundation?" Shen Zhiyao still couldn''t grasp it.


    She excitedly scooped up Shen Qinghe, tossing her into the air, which scared Shen Qinghe into screaming until she landed safely back in Shen Zhiyao''s arms.


    While the two sisters were laughing and frolicking, other members of the Wuji Sect arrived at Simple Residence Courtyard one after another, quickly filling the place to the brim.


    The left Sect Master of Sky Pole Sect personally tested Shen Qinghe and discovered that she indeed had succeeded in Foundation Establishment.


    However, a Spirit Root was still undetectable within Shen Qinghe''s body; a mortal such as her successfully establishing her foundation was a unique case, unprecedented in the entire cultivation world.


    Standing between Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng, Nan Sheng looked distantly at the scene of Shen Qinghe being surrounded by the crowd and bit her lower lip.


    She had disliked Shen Qinghe from the start, and today, seeing the cultivators praise and surround Shen Qinghe, she felt this glory should have been hers alone.


    Looking instinctively towards Yan Changsheng, she noticed he, too, was watching Shen Qinghe. Turning to Xiao Chen on her left, she found a continuous smile in his eyes as he watched Shen Qinghe.


    "Congratulations to Miss Shen on your successful Foundation Establishment," Nan Sheng suddenly spoke, successfully attracting everyone''s gaze.


    The gazes of Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen finally shifted away, both turning towards Nan Sheng.


    Shen Qinghe replied politely, "I''m not as talented as Miss Nan, so my establishing a foundation was really just luck."


    After all, Nan Sheng was the Fated Female Protagonist; she did not see the need to compare herself with Nan Sheng, but now that she had a chance at cultivation, she would certainly grasp this opportunity and cultivate diligently.


    "Miss Shen is too modest," said Nan Sheng as she walked slowly toward Shen Qinghe, accompanied by Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng.


    With her natural beauty, accompanied by flower guardians like Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng, both of whom were exceptionally attractive and had extraordinary demeanors, Nan Sheng really stood out as she walked by, exuding the air of a queen inspecting her realm.

 Chapter 9: Affectionate but Heart-Wrenching

    Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Affectionate but Heart-WrenchingShen Zhiyao''s brows furrowed at this scene.


    She really couldn''t understand how Xiao Chen could be attracted to a white lotus like Nan Sheng. He used to be indifferent to women, keeping his distance from everyone; how had he become so enamored with Nan Sheng?


    That white lotus, Nan Sheng, was becoming increasingly irritating to her. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Today was supposed to be Qinghe''s big day, but as soon as Nan Sheng arrived, all the cultivators'' gazes fell on her. Who still remembered Qinghe?


    Shen Qinghe, seeing the color of annoyance in Shen Zhiyao''s eyes, gripped her hand tightly and whispered, "Elder sister, don''t overthink it."


    Shen Zhiyao pursed her lips tightly and turned to meet Shen Qinghe''s warm gaze.


    By then, Nan Sheng had already approached Shen Qinghe, her smile sweet, "I was in a hurry today and didn''t have time to prepare a gift, I hope Miss Qinghe won''t mind."


    As she spoke, she glanced at Yan Changsheng and quietly clasped his hand.


    Yan Changsheng naturally intertwined his fingers with hers, meeting her gaze, leaving no spare attention for Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Zhiyao saw Yan Changsheng holding hands with Nan Sheng in front of Shen Qinghe, openly showing off their love. Nan Sheng''s move was clearly intended to hurt Qinghe''s heart.


    Fearing that Shen Qinghe would be upset, she looked over but saw that Shen Qinghe''s expression was as usual, as if she had already let go of Yan Changsheng.


    "It''s the thought that counts," Shen Qinghe said with a light smile on her face.


    It was a bit of a surprise for Shen Qinghe to see Nan Sheng deliberately holding hands with Yan Changsheng right in front of her. She thought a Fated Female Protagonist like Nan Sheng wouldn''t stoop so low as to provoke her, a mere cannon fodder.


    Hearing this, Yan Changsheng looked over.


    The instant he clearly saw Shen Qinghe''s face, he was taken aback. It had been three months since the Mid-Autumn Festival, and he hadn''t seen Shen Qinghe since.


    The face before him was both familiar and strange. It was still the same face, yet incomparably different. The young girl''s skin was white as snow with a hint of pink, her beautiful eyes clear and bright, and most miraculous of all, the conspicuous gray birthmark had now moved to the middle of her nose, becoming a faint pink color.


    Xiao Chen also noticed the qualitative change in Shen Qinghe''s appearance. Perhaps this was the initial effect of her Foundation Establishment, which made her whole face look crystal clear.


    He couldn''t help but give Shen Qinghe another look, but the fluttering in his heart from Mid-Autumn evening surged again, and he hurriedly looked away.


    Given Shen Qinghe''s successful Foundation Establishment and the fact that she was Shen Zhuo''s beloved daughter, this time Sect Master Zuo took the initiative to officially make her Shen Zhuo''s Inner Sect Disciple.


    Shen Qinghe naturally had no objections.


    It was unfortunate that her father was comatose, with no one to teach her cultivation. Later, Sect Master Zuo instructed Xiao Chen to take over Shen Zhuo''s duties for the time being.


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen frowned, "The Sect Master should find someone else to teach Qinghe; I don''t know how."


    He didn''t want to get too close to Shen Qinghe.


    Sect Master Zuo hadn''t expected Xiao Chen to refuse; he couldn''t possibly ask Yan Changsheng, could he? Yan Changsheng had just dissolved his engagement with Shen Qinghe, and now he was close to Nan Sheng.


    "My sister can teach me¡ªthat''s enough. There''s no need to trouble Big Senior Brother," said Shen Qinghe, winking at Shen Zhiyao, "Elder sister, you have to teach me well."


    Shen Zhiyao glared at Xiao Chen, thinking that it was because of Nan Sheng that he was unwilling to assist Qinghe in her cultivation.


    "Of course, I''ll teach you well. With me around, you won''t be worse than anyone else," Shen Zhiyao said, casting a meaningful glance at Nan Sheng.


    Yan Changsheng was originally hesitant about whether to take on this task, but seeing Shen Zhiyao speak up, he chose to remain silent.


    Everyone arrived in a hurry, and no one prepared gifts for Shen Qinghe, not even Sect Master Zuo had brought a gift. Unlike on the day of Nan Sheng''s Foundation Establishment, when everyone presented congratulatory gifts.


    Compared to the grandeur of Nan Sheng''s Foundation Establishment day, Shen Qinghe''s Foundation Establishment seemed much more modest.


    After everyone had left, Shen Zhiyao finally took out a short sword, "This was the gift father gave me when I underwent Foundation Establishment. It''s suitable for a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, so make do with it for now. Once you reach Core Formation, you will be able to have your own life-bound magic weapon. Today is your big day for Foundation Establishment, yet you didn''t receive any gifts, and father is also in a comatose state. It''s all my incompetence..."


    Seeing Shen Zhiyao distressed made Shen Qinghe feel uncomfortable too.


    But she felt that the grandness of the event wasn''t important. What mattered was that their family was slowly changing the fate of being mere stepping stones.


    "Elder sister, don''t overthink it. Things will get better and better," Shen Qinghe fiddled with the short sword in her hand, her lips curving into a slight smile, "I really like the gift from elder sister."


    "It''s all because of that stinking cousin Nan Sheng, she''s just so disgusting..." Every time Shen Zhiyao mentioned Nan Sheng, she would get angry and rant incessantly.


    It wasn''t until Shen Zhiyao had vented her emotions that Shen Qinghe tried to console her, "Elder sister can see that Nan Sheng is deliberately trying to provoke me. If I sulked today, wouldn''t that just play into her hands? Your anger at this moment only brings pain to those who care and joy to those who hate. Why bother?"


    "I''m just worried about you being upset. You''ve liked Changsheng since you were little, and today Nan Sheng deliberately flaunted her affection with Changsheng in front of you, just to see you heartbroken and to add to your troubles," Shen Zhiyao ground her teeth with hatred whenever she mentioned Nan Sheng.


    Shen Qinghe listened quietly to Shen Zhiyao''s complaints, her expression unchanged, "Ever since the day father was injured, I stopped liking Yan Changsheng. Today, seeing them so affectionate doesn''t upset me at all."


    One gets hurt only by caring, but she had already let go of Yan Changsheng.


    "Are you sure you''ve let go?" Shen Zhiyao was skeptical.


    "Father was gravely injured that day, and I myself walked on the edge of life and death. What else couldn''t I let go of? Please, elder sister, don''t go looking for trouble with Changsheng and Nan Sheng on my behalf. My only desire now is to cultivate diligently. Romantic entanglements will only slow down my cultivation," Shen Qinghe''s eyes were resolute, "From now on, we sisters should focus on our cultivation and not waste any more time or feelings on any man."


    Shen Zhiyao found her younger sister both familiar and strange, but she liked her very much.


    She too wished to stop liking Xiao Chen, but the thought of Xiao Chen disregarding her for that flirtatious Nan Sheng made her unwilling to give up.


    Shen Qinghe spent a long time trying to persuade her, but seeing Shen Zhiyao''s stubborn opinions, she knew that it wouldn''t be so easy for Shen Zhiyao, this so-called evil supporting character, to wake up.


    Although Shen Qinghe had completed her Foundation Establishment, she still enjoyed the delicacies of the mortal world. She specially prepared a feast to share with Shen Zhiyao, treating it as a celebration of her successful Foundation Establishment.


    When Shen Zhiyao left the Simple Residence Courtyard, the sky had already turned dark.


    Just as Shen Qinghe began to sit and cultivate, she felt an anomaly in the room.


    When she opened her eyes, she saw Dongfang Wuya had arrived at some point.


    "Mr. Wuya!" She jumped off the bed and immediately went up to Dongfang Wuya, revealing a radiant smile.


    Dongfang Wuya had come because he felt Shen Qinghe''s Foundation Establishment was too modest and wanted to bring her a gift, but seeing Shen Qinghe smiling at him in such an infatuated manner made him hesitant.


    Noticing Dongfang Wuya''s stern expression, Shen Qinghe thought something serious had happened and gradually put away her smile, "Is it my father''s health?"


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 Chapter 10: Pouring Out to All Beings

    Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Pouring Out to All BeingsDongfang Wuya took out a massive beast egg and handed it over to Shen Qinghe, "Shen Zhuo is still in a deep slumber, showing no abnormalities. I''ve heard about your Foundation Establishment, this is my gift to you for your Foundation Establishment. Shen Qinghe, you must always remember, your Uncle is your senior."


    So stop coveting him.


    Shen Qinghe took the beast egg and looked at it curiously from left to right, "What is this?"


    "This is a beast egg I obtained from the Ancient Secret Mirror. Seeing that you''ve had some good fortune recently, I''m giving it to you. If you are fated with it, after it hatches in the future, it might also become your blessing," Dongfang Wuya said with his usual aloof demeanor.


    Upon hearing that the egg was from the Ancient Secret Mirror, Shen Qinghe was so excited that she hugged the egg and gave it two hard kisses. Her eyes sparkled like fire, gazing intensely at Dongfang Wuya.


    Dongfang Wuya''s brow slightly furrowed, he cleared his throat to remind her, "You must remember, I am your Uncle, and also your senior."


    You must not falter, desiring his body.


    "Yes, Uncle!" Shen Qinghe readily agreed, but her gaze towards Dongfang Wuya grew even hotter.


    It wasn''t that Dongfang Wuya had never been liked by other female cultivators, but none had ever looked at him with such passionate eyes. Her gaze was almost tangible, as though she wanted to strip off his clothes.


    He couldn''t deny that being too attractive was a trouble of its own.


    Fearing that Shen Qinghe would pounce on him, he inadvertently took a few steps back, "Since you''ve established your foundation, you should cultivate well from now on. I''ll be leaving."


    Shen Qinghe followed Dongfang Wuya with enthusiasm, "Let me see you out, Uncle."


    "No need!" Dongfang Wuya didn''t wait for Shen Qinghe to catch up, hastily leaving on his flying sword.


    Shen Qinghe, holding the beast egg, returned to her room, unable to express her gratitude towards Dongfang Wuya in words.


    Next to Elder Shen and Shen Zhiyao, Mr. Wuya was the person who had treated her the best. If ever her cultivation greatly advanced, she would definitely repay Mr. Wuya''s kindness.


    That evening, Shen Qinghe still clutched the beast egg as she meditated, hoping it would hatch soon.


    The following morning, Shen Qinghe went to the Juxiu Hall for her classes, full of energy.


    When she arrived, Nan Sheng was surrounded by several male cultivators, all looking at Nan Sheng with fervent eyes.


    The arrival of Shen Qinghe quieted the lively scene momentarily. Everyone looked at Shen Qinghe oddly, as if she were an outsider intruding into a territory that wasn''t hers.


    Just then, Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen also arrived at the Juxiu Hall.


    Upon seeing them, Nan Sheng immediately ran over, revealing a sweet and charming smile, "Brother Changsheng, Brother Xiao!"


    In front of the sect disciples, Yan Changsheng remained aloof, only cautioning Nan Sheng, "Walk slower, be careful not to fall."


    "Shengsheng is no child; I won''t fall," she said, turning to look at Xiao Chen with a smile that became even sweeter.


    Xiao Chen was as always, gentle and refined. His gaze passed over Nan Sheng and landed on the figure of Shen Qinghe, his eyebrows barely perceptibly furrowing.


    Nan Sheng followed Xiao Chen''s gaze and realized he was looking at Shen Qinghe, her smile fading away.


    She took Yan Changsheng''s hand and Xiao Chen''s, choosing seats far from Shen Qinghe.


    It was only when Yan Changsheng passed by Shen Qinghe that he noticed her presence. His peripheral vision caught a glimpse of Shen Qinghe, who beamed a broad smile.


    His heart skipped a beat, thinking Shen Qinghe was smiling at him, until she stood up, looking past him, "Elder sister, come sit here!"


    Shen Zhiyao quickly approached Shen Qinghe, and just as she was about to sit down next to Shen Qinghe, she suddenly pulled Shen Qinghe up and followed her upon seeing Xiao Chen. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She was about to sit in the empty seat next to Xiao Chen, but when he gave her a look that was neither cold nor warm, she immediately backed down. Instead, she pushed Shen Qinghe into the empty seat next to Xiao Chen and took a seat one spot over.


    Although Shen Qinghe liked the abundant spiritual energy of the three main protagonists, the closer she was to them, the more spiritual energy she could draw. However, being so close to the protagonists, she worried about causing trouble.


    The distance just now was good; she could draw from the protagonists'' spiritual energy without letting them detect her presence.


    Sitting beside Xiao Chen, she could feel the pressure emanating from him.


    She understood that Xiao Chen was not pleased with her sitting there.


    Feeling like she was on pins and needles, she nudged Shen Zhiyao and whispered in her ear, "Elder sister, come sit over there with me."


    Shen Zhiyao didn''t want Nan Sheng to get too smug and threatened in a low voice, "If you dare leave, I won''t acknowledge you as my sister!"


    Shen Qinghe met Shen Zhiyao''s resolute gaze and found herself in a difficult position.


    The two sisters stared at each other, but in the end, it was Shen Qinghe who compromised. She could only try to sit closer to Shen Zhiyao to avoid displeasing Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen glanced at Shen Qinghe with the corner of his eye and seeing that she had no intention of approaching him throughout, he was satisfied with her compliance.


    Everyone had been waiting left and right, and after half an hour, Tongxuan Zhenjun still hadn''t appeared to give his lecture, causing murmurs among the cultivators.


    Just when everyone''s patience was running thin, a tall figure in red finally made an appearance.


    When they clearly saw the face of the man in red that captivated all living beings, everyone inhaled sharply in unison; it was Mr. Wuya, who was usually as elusive as a dragon.


    Dongfang Wuya walked forward, each step blooming with lotus flowers, the hem of his red robe tracing beautiful arcs. Once he leisurely walked up to the podium, he leaned back in his chair with a casual air. His long, otherworldly legs had nowhere to rest, so he simply placed them on the table.


    Despite what seemed a crude action, quite indecent in fact, he executed it with an effortless charisma.


    All the female cultivators present blushed and whispered in admiration of Dongfang Wuya''s striking looks.


    Dongfang Wuya, finding the scene too noisy, swept his peach-blossom eyes that brimmed with suggestive spring charm across the room, and immediately, it became quiet.


    "Tongxuan has no time today and has entrusted me to come. Carry on with your usual activities, but do not make noise," Dongfang Wuya spoke, his gaze just touching the direction of Shen Zhiyao.


    Shen Zhiyao excitedly shook Shen Qinghe''s arm, her voice slightly unstable, "Qing, Qinghe, Mr. Wuya is looking at me."


    Shen Qinghe didn''t expect Shen Zhiyao to be a fan of Dongfang Wuya; didn''t her sister like Xiao Chen?


    Shen Qinghe looked towards Dongfang Wuya, eyes meeting his tempting, profound peach-blossom gaze.


    She cursed inwardly at the seductiveness, Uncle Dongfang''s pair of peach-blossom eyes appeared to flirt with people at all times. No wonder his appearance sent all the female cultivators into a frenzy.


    Xiao Chen, who was closest to Shen Qinghe, naturally noticed Dongfang Wuya''s gaze lingering on her as well.


    Logically speaking, Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe should not have any interaction, but Master was seriously injured last time, and it was Shen Qinghe who begged Mr. Wuya to help. In the end, Mr. Wuya took action and saved him...


    From the moment Dongfang Wuya appeared, Nan Sheng had been watching him unwaveringly; after all, Mr. Wuya was too handsome, even making crude gestures with an enthralling allure.


    When Dongfang Wuya looked in her direction, she unconsciously held her breath, only realizing that he was not looking at her but at Shen Qinghe when Shen Zhiyao''s cry of surprise rang out.

 Chapter 11: Acting on Impulse

    Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Acting on Impulse"Mr. Wuya is looking at Qinghe, isn''t he? It''s true, Qinghe is beautiful. It''s not surprising that Mr. Wuya has taken notice of her," Nan Sheng said in a voice that was neither loud nor soft, yet audible to several people present.


    Yan Changsheng followed Dongfang Wuya''s gaze and indeed found that Dongfang Wuya was looking at Shen Qinghe, and the man''s gaze was anything but discreet.


    He frowned slightly, not understanding why Dongfang Wuya kept staring at Shen Qinghe. If he looked at her only because of her beauty, Yan Changsheng did not believe it.


    Shen Zhiyao originally thought Dongfang Wuya was looking at her and hadn''t finished feeling pleased when Nan Sheng doused her with a bucket of cold water.


    Soon she got excited again, shook Shen Qinghe''s arm forcefully, and asked, "When did you start... with Mr. Wuya¡ª"


    Shen Qinghe, in distress, quickly covered Shen Zhiyao''s mouth and said, blushing, "Elder sister, don''t talk nonsense. If you accidentally anger Uncle-Master, he will get mad!"


    The people present had odd expressions upon hearing Shen Qinghe call Dongfang Wuya "Uncle-Master."


    Everyone in the Sky Pole Sect knew that Dongfang Wuya was a loner. Although nominally he and Shen Zhuo were martial brothers, disciples under Shen Zhuo dared not associate with Dongfang Wuya.


    While everyone had different thoughts, Dongfang Wuya seemed unaware that his actions had made Shen Qinghe the center of attention.


    Only after he lazily shifted his gaze did Shen Qinghe let out a sigh of relief.


    Xiao Chen clearly heard the sound of Shen Qinghe''s sigh and his peripheral vision caught the sight of her neck as white and delicate as jade.


    Several months had clearly passed, and he thought the events of that night were long gone. Lately, he had intentionally been getting closer to Nan Sheng, feeling that her nature suited his taste.


    So why did he involuntarily pay attention to Shen Qinghe every time he saw her?


    Especially that faint scent of fresh grass emanating from the girl, winding around his nostrils, making him feel agitated.


    Nan Sheng felt that Xiao Chen''s mind was elsewhere. It seemed as if ever since Shen Qinghe had arrived, Xiao Chen had become quiet, and even his posture seemed a bit stiff.


    "Brother Xiao, are you free tonight? I have some cultivation incantations that I just can''t grasp. I''d like to ask for your guidance," Nan Sheng leaned closer to Xiao Chen, her breath in his ear as sweet as orchids.


    The reason she approached Xiao Chen in the first place was that three months earlier, Yan Changsheng chose to believe Shen Qinghe over her, which hurt her.


    After she grew closer to Xiao Chen, the effect was significant; it made Yan Changsheng intensely jealous and deepened his love for her.


    But as she spent more time with Xiao Chen, she increasingly found his modest and elegant demeanor charming and stirring, and she even wanted to tear off Xiao Chen''s mask of the cultured gentleman, to make him lose control for her.


    Xiao Chen felt the girl''s sweet and soft breath on his ear, and when he turned his gaze, he met Nan Sheng''s moist, deer-like eyes.


    Though her eyes said nothing, they seemed to silently invite him to taste her.


    "I''ll come to you tonight," Xiao Chen murmured, his lips curving slightly. His deep-set eyes, like the ocean abyss, seemed to hold an enchanting whirlpool, drawing one in to sink and willing to die therein.


    Nan Sheng''s heart skipped a beat.


    It was she who was deliberately enticing Xiao Chen, simply playing along for the moment. So why was it she who fell?


    She loved Yan Changsheng, who for her sake had ruined Shen Qinghe''s marriage, how could she be looking elsewhere?


    And yet while she loved Yan Changsheng, she became more and more fascinated with Xiao Chen.


    The blatant flirtation between Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng made Shen Qinghe, a bystander, feel alarmed.


    She wasn''t surprised by Nan Sheng''s fickle nature; after all, the world they lived in was like a text belonging to Asura Field, filled with Asura Fields everywhere.


    As the femme fatale leading lady, Nan Sheng not only had several male leads completely enthralled but also had the entire Immortal Sect as her admirers.


    She was worried that Shen Zhiyao would see Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng exchanging flirtatious looks and lose control of her emotions.


    However, Shen Zhiyao''s attention was captured by Dongfang Wuya on stage; she didn''t even notice Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen playing coy right in front of Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng was sitting right beside Nan Sheng and naturally heard the conversation between her and Xiao Chen.


    His lips pressed together tightly, although he knew Nan Sheng was deliberately trying to provoke his anger and jealousy, seeing Xiao Chen''s blatant flirtation with her still set his jealousy ablaze.


    He endured it for a while but couldn''t hold back any longer; he grasped Nan Sheng''s wrist forcefully and pulled her to her feet.


    Caught by pain, Nan Sheng cried out in shock, attracting the attention of all the cultivators in the hall.


    Dongfang Wuya, who was utterly bored, heard the commotion and looked over, his gaze landing right on Nan Sheng''s face.


    Nan Sheng''s heart raced as she met Dongfang Wuya''s peach blossom eyes filled with the hues of spring, for his beauty was rare in this world.


    With just one more glance from those amorous peach blossom eyes, her legs went weak.


    The next moment, Nan Sheng felt a force lifting her up and by the time she regained her senses, she was already thrown out of Juxiu Hall, crashing hard onto the ground.


    Yan Changsheng hadn''t expected Dongfang Wuya to be so ruthless, and when Nan Sheng was thrown out, he immediately chased after her out of Juxiu Hall.


    Shen Qinghe thought Xiao Chen would also give chase, seeing that Xiao Chen was also one of Nan Sheng''s admirers, but to her surprise, Xiao Chen remained seated, looking completely unperturbed.


    Looking at him curiously, Xiao Chen''s gaze didn''t waver; he still appeared to be the epitome of a modest gentleman, as if Nan Sheng''s expulsion had nothing to do with him.


    "Mr. Wuya is so handsome!!" Beside her, Shen Zhiyao''s voice was filled with a fangirl''s excitement, "He actually wasn''t mesmerized by Nan Sheng. Just for that, Mr. Wuya is much better than some people!"


    She glanced at Xiao Chen with a pointed look, but Xiao Chen didn''t even give her a glance, leaving her frustrated to the point of gritting her teeth.


    Yet, it was Xiao Chen''s indifference that made her both love and hate him. If he were as indifferent to Nan Sheng as he was to her, it would make her feel more at ease.


    Shen Qinghe had little interest in the love developments between the main characters, but now that Dongfang Wuya had come to Juxiu Hall and wasn''t teaching anything, she was at a loss for where to start learning.


    Afterwards, she had no choice but to ask Shen Zhiyao for help, and Shen Zhiyao diligently taught her how to practice Qi Refinement.


    Shen Qinghe felt that all of this was already covered in books she had read, but seeing Shen Zhiyao''s enthusiastic demeanor, she couldn''t bear to interrupt.


    Sitting idly by, Xiao Chen listened to Shen Zhiyao''s supposed instruction and let out a faint snort.


    Shen Zhiyao had sharp ears and felt that Xiao Chen was mocking her; she looked over dissatisfied: "Big Senior Brother, are you laughing at me?"


    "Sister, you might as well not lead others astray with your haphazard teaching. Junior Sister has no Spirit Root, her condition is not the same as yours, what you are teaching may not suit her," Xiao Chen responded coldly, without looking at the Shen sisters.


    Shen Zhiyao wanted to retort, but she remembered that Xiao Chen did indeed have talent and was highly valued by their father.


    "Then could Big Senior Brother perhaps teach Shen Qinghe?" Shen Zhiyao softened her tone.


    Shen Qinghe had only achieved Foundation Establishment, and without a proper Cultivation Method, she feared it would be hard to make progress.


    Especially since Nan Sheng, the pure white lotus, had also achieved Foundation Establishment and possessed an Unusual Sword Spiritual Root. Having Sword Master Tian Yan as her mentor, her Cultivation Base would advance rapidly. If Shen Qinghe fell too far behind Nan Sheng, wouldn''t she be even more disheartened?


    Xiao Chen finally turned to glance at Shen Qinghe, meeting the expectant eyes of the Shen sisters. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He replied indifferently, "I''m busy!"

 Chapter 12: Seductive Beauty

    Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Seductive Beauty```


    Shen Qinghe couldn''t deny her disappointment, but she also understood why Xiao Chen refused to teach her¡ªit was within reason. She would just have to figure it out on her own, considering her unique situation was quite rare.


    Though Shen Zhiyao was angry, for Qinghe''s sake and her ability to cultivate normally, she unusually humbled herself and persuaded again, "Qinghe is, after all, the Big Senior Brother''s Junior Sister. Normally, my father holds the Big Senior Brother in such high regard. Now that he is in a deep sleep, can''t the Big Senior Brother temporarily take my father''s place and teach Qinghe a bit?"


    Xiao Chen remained unmoved, without glancing to the side, "I''m too busy."


    Shen Zhiyao, already irritable, couldn''t bear it any longer and slammed the table as she stood up, "Xiao Chen, you have time to accompany Nan Sheng, that flirtatious woman, yet you claim to have no time to teach Qinghe¡ªisn''t that blatantly unfair?"


    Her roar drew the attention of everyone present, yet Xiao Chen was still unaffected.


    Shen Qinghe hurriedly pulled Shen Zhiyao to sit down, "Elder Sister, don''t get worked up. I can cultivate on my own."


    It wasn''t a big deal; she could formally cultivate once Elder Shen woke up. For now, if she researched and pondered on her own, she might find a method of cultivation suitable for herself.


    Shen Zhiyao was so angry she was short of breath, her gaze landing on Shen Qinghe''s pleading little eyes.


    "Could you please not be angry?" Shen Qinghe gripped Shen Zhiyao''s hand tightly, afraid that Shen Zhiyao might provoke Xiao Chen.


    In the future, Xiao Chen would turn dark, capable of any wicked act, and Shen Zhiyao, who would suffer greatly for offending the male protagonist, would die a gruesome death.


    She didn''t want Shen Zhiyao to meet such an end, so she had to try her best to prevent Shen Zhiyao from offending any of the main characters.


    However, it was because of her that Shen Zhiyao was publicly confronting Xiao Chen, which frightened her.


    Shen Zhiyao, with her eyes reddened by anger, still couldn''t resist Shen Qinghe''s pitiful gaze and nodded stiffly, "I''ll find a way to teach you."


    With her as a sister and Old Man Shen to protect her when he woke up, Qinghe''s cultivation base would certainly not be inferior to Nan Sheng''s in the future.


    Shen Qinghe sighed in relief, her arm entwined with Shen Zhiyao''s as she softly smiled, "Elder Sister treats me the best."


    "As long as you know it," Shen Zhiyao pinchingly affectionately onto her face, and couldn''t help but make an indirect jibe, "I think you are the most beautiful. You''re much lovelier than some white lotus flowers; I don''t know if certain men are simply blind."


    But Shen Qinghe knew well whom Shen Zhiyao referred to as those certain men¡ªXiao Chen and Yan Changsheng.


    Concerned about further conflict, she quickly changed the topic, "Let''s stop talking, so we don''t disturb the others."


    Only then did Shen Zhiyao realize they were in a classroom, and when she looked towards Dongfang Wuya on the stage, she noticed that Dongfang Wuya was looking at them... or rather, possibly at Qinghe.


    She whispered to Shen Qinghe, "Why do I feel like Mr. Wuya is really taken with you? He''s been watching you this whole time."


    Before Shen Qinghe could reply, Xiao Chen at her side sneered, "Don''t flatter yourself."


    Shen Qinghe turned to Xiao Chen, but he was looking straight ahead, as if the person who made the cutting remark hadn''t been him.


    "If ever I have offended the Big Senior Brother, I would apologize to him. I believe the Big Senior Brother is a gentleman of modesty; being cutting doesn''t really suit you," Shen Qinghe retorted with neither servility nor arrogance.


    Shen Zhiyao, also seething with anger, sarcastically quipped, "Perhaps being cutting is the Big Senior Brother''s true nature."


    At that moment, Xiao Chen''s expression chilled, and he turned his head to look at Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe met his gaze squarely, and suddenly Xiao Chen leaned in close to her, "Junior Sister seems to understand me quite well."


    In that moment, Shen Qinghe felt Xiao Chen was akin to a certain type of animal¡ªcold and sinister.


    Yes, he was like a venomous snake, always ready to strike, ready to swallow his prey whole.


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    Her arms erupted in goosebumps, and she subtly shifted closer to Shen Zhiyao, "I, I''m not good with words, Big Senior Brother, please don''t take it to heart."


    Because Xiao Chen was too close to Shen Qinghe, close enough to see the fleeting panic in her watery eyes, like a startled little animal, she was clearly afraid of him but still tried to maintain her composure and meet his gaze.


    He stood up straight, pushed away the bench, and without turning his head, strode away.


    Dongfang Wuya saw everything that happened below from start to finish, and he felt that he must be getting old, unable to understand what these young people were thinking. One after another, they paid him no heed, just up and left, not even grasping the basic concept of respecting their elders and the virtue of propriety.


    The Shen sisters were even stranger. If they wanted Shen Qinghe to cultivate, why didn''t they come to him, their uncle-master? Instead, they had to seek Xiao Chen and even got snubbed.


    Could it be that Shen Qinghe was too fond of him and too shy to approach him?


    Upon this thought, Dongfang Wuya stood up and suddenly started walking towards the stage below.


    As he walked, he resembled a red cloud, his bearing free and unrestrained, his demeanor elegant and charming, leaving the cultivators watching in awe.


    Everyone thought Dongfang Wuya was going to leave Juxiu Hall, but then, out of nowhere, this unattainable figure sat down where Xiao Chen had been sitting just moments before, leisurely fixing his gaze on Shen Qinghe.


    The cultivators looked at Shen Qinghe with uncertain surprise while Shen Zhiyao, overcome with excitement, pinched Shen Qinghe''s arm forcefully, almost letting out a marmot''s squeal.


    Because he was close, the man''s features appeared even more strikingly handsome. His thin lips were red as blood, his peach blossom eyes deep and captivating¡ªwhen he focused on someone, it was as if he poured all of his deep affection into the gaze.


    Being watched by such a pair of enchanting eyes made it difficult for Shen Qinghe to breathe. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Such beauty was truly distracting, and she didn''t understand what exactly the situation was now.


    Before, although Dongfang Wuya had been watching her, it was not as direct as it was now. Once he sat beside her, all the cultivators present turned their attention towards them.


    She was not used to being the center of so much attention, her face burning hot, as red as a fiery cloud, her earlobes seeming to drip blood, she stammered, "Do you, Mr. Wuya, need something?"


    Dongfang Wuya saw how red Shen Qinghe''s face had become and secretly thought how much this little girl must like him to turn so shy upon his approach?


    Subtly, he moved a bit further away from her, cold and aloof, reminding her, "You have yet to call me uncle-master."


    This was his way of reminding her of his seniority¡ªthat she couldn''t covet his body, and he had no interest in hers.


    However, he couldn''t bear to see her bullied by others, as her life was saved by him. He had decided to help her this one time, to show Xiao Chen that without him, her future would only be better!


    "Uncle-master," Shen Qinghe called out weakly, hoping Dongfang Wuya would leave quickly.


    The place was filled with Mr. Wuya''s fanboys and fangirls, including Shen Zhiyao. Shen Zhiyao had been pinching her arm the whole time, growing more forceful as her excitement mounted. As soon as Shen Qinghe called out uncle-master, Shen Zhiyao''s pinch grew even stronger, which left her speechless.


    Dongfang Wuya nodded in satisfaction, "Mm, good child."


    Shen Qinghe: ...


    Seeing Shen Qinghe''s subdued reaction and her lack of initiative in building a rapport with him, Dongfang Wuya kindly reminded her, "You can come to me with any problems or difficulties you have."


    Shen Qinghe obediently replied, "Okay."


    In fact, she didn''t dare to ask Dongfang Wuya for help. He was also one of the male leads, and although this man had saved her life, she couldn''t be sure what the future would hold. It was better to keep her distance from Mr. Wuya.


    Furthermore, such a lofty figure, how could she dare to bother him with every little issue?

 Chapter 13: Boo hoo, Mr. Wuya dotes on you so much!

    Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Boo hoo, Mr. Wuya dotes on you so much!Dongfang Wuya stared straight at Shen Qinghe, thinking, how could someone be so slow-witted? He had practically handed her the ladder, yet she didn''t know to climb up?


    He waited a while longer, but seeing that Shen Qinghe showed no signs of asking for his help, he concluded that she was beyond teaching.


    He shook his head, sighing, but still produced a manual and threw it to Shen Qinghe, "In consideration of you calling me ''Uncle-Master,'', I''ll give this to you."


    Shen Qinghe caught the manual in a fluster, watching as Dongfang Wuya returned to the podium.


    Before Shen Qinghe had a chance to look through the manual''s content, it was snatched away by Shen Zhiyao.


    The manual''s yellowed, tattered cover bore the traces of time, yet the words "Heterodox Cultivation Manual" were still clearly visible. As Shen Zhiyao perused its contents, she felt as though the manual was tailored for Qinghe and couldn''t help but excitedly pinch Shen Qinghe''s arm, "Wuwu, Mr. Wuya really spoils you!"


    Shen Qinghe''s face was filled with black lines; she took back the manual, opened it, and then was dumbfounded.


    Looking back at the platform and Dongfang Wuya, she saw a beautiful female cultivator shyly asking him questions, but Dongfang Wuya ignored her, treating the female cultivator as if she were thin air.


    That proud and aloof manner was nothing like the warmth and gentleness he had shown towards her before.


    Afterward, Shen Qinghe was somewhat distracted, occasionally flipping through the manual, then couldn''t help but daydream while staring at Dongfang Wuya.


    Sensing her gaze, Dongfang Wuya made eye contact with her, and she forgot to look away.


    Many female cultivators present were fans of Dongfang Wuya, and everyone saw the "eye talk" exchange between Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe, wishing they could be Shen Qinghe and receive extra glances from Dongfang Wuya.


    Shen Qinghe was also a bit out of it, unable to understand why Dongfang Wuya was so kind to her. The things he had given her, treasures that even top-grade Spirit Stones couldn''t buy, were easily given to her by Dongfang Wuya.


    As she was lost in thought, Dongfang Wuya''s voice suddenly rang in her ears, "Qinghe, remember that I am your elder."


    Shen Qinghe snapped out of her daze.


    Dongfang Wuya had no intention of wasting time there and stepped off the podium.


    With every step he took, it was as if he stepped on the hearts of the female cultivators present, making everyone''s hearts tremble.


    As he passed by Shen Qinghe, Dongfang Wuya paused, softly speaking, "Practice well."


    Shen Qinghe respectfully acknowledged and watched the elegant man walk away.


    As Dongfang Wuya walked away, the cultivators crowded around Shen Qinghe, eager to see the secret manual Dongfang Wuya had left for her.


    Shen Qinghe only said that it was a manual given to her by Dongfang Wuya, and without his permission, she dared not let others see it.


    The cultivators looked at Shen Qinghe with complex expressions, some jealous, some envious, but most of them contemptuous.


    Shen Zhiyao, with her excellent hearing, overheard a few female cultivators huddled together, saying that Shen Qinghe must have schemed her way into favor since she was rejected by Yan Changsheng and then hooked up with Dongfang Wuya.


    Among the gossipers was An Lu, the same female cultivator who had just gone up to ask Dongfang Wuya for advice.


    Shen Zhiyao went up to An Lu and bluntly said, "Jealous of our Qinghe, aren''t you? If you''re so capable, go seduce Mr. Wuya yourself. Oh right, when you just went to ask Mr. Wuya a question, he didn''t even glance at you, did he? Seduction is useless, isn''t it?"


    An Lu''s face alternated between green and red with anger as she retorted, "What''s so great about that, isn''t it just some tattered secret manual? Whether it''s Second Senior Brother or Big Senior Brother, they both like Shengsheng, and together with your sister, you''re nothing but Shengsheng''s defeated opponents!"


    Shen Qinghe suddenly remembered that there was indeed a character named An Lu in the novel, one of the female rivals. Initially, she got along well with Nan Sheng but later turned against each other due to Mr. Wuya.


    "But Mr. Wuya likes Qinghe, he was staring at Qinghe the whole time just now, and he even deliberately stuffed the secret manual into Qinghe''s hands. With Mr. Wuya on our side, who needs Big Senior Brother or Second Senior Brother?" Shen Zhiyao knew exactly how to twist the knife in An Lu''s wound.


    An Lu''s expression kept changing, and her gaze towards Shen Qinghe became exceptionally fierce.


    Shen Qinghe, however, felt very guilty. Mr. Wuya was one of the male leads, and he would end up liking Nan Sheng, so how could he possibly like her?


    To provoke An Lu, Shen Zhiyao lied without batting an eye.


    Fearing that Shen Zhiyao would spread more rumors, she hurriedly took Shen Zhiyao''s hand and left Juxiu Hall.


    Once they had walked a good distance away, she whispered to Shen Zhiyao, "Elder sister, please stop spreading rumors, Mr. Wuya doesn''t like me."


    "How can you say he doesn''t like you? If he didn''t, why would he keep staring at you? Ever since Mr. Wuya came to Juxiu Hall, his eyes have been glued to you. Knowing that Big Senior Brother was unwilling to teach you, Mr. Wuya even went out of his way to give you a cultivation manual. If Mr. Wuya doesn''t like you, why would he treat you so well?" Shen Zhiyao pinched her sister''s cheek, feeling its pleasant softness, "Our Qinghe is so good-looking, who wouldn''t like her upon seeing her?"


    Before Qinghe''s Foundation Establishment, she and Elder Shen already knew Qinghe was good-looking. After her Foundation Establishment, the unsightly grey birthmark on Qinghe''s face turned pink. Now located at the center of her nose bridge, it appeared so spirited that she, a woman, found it delightful.


    Shen Qinghe blushed at Shen Zhiyao''s praise.


    She composed herself before seriously explaining, "Mr. Wuya is kind to me, probably just because he saved my life. If it hadn''t been for Mr. Wuya, I would have died long ago. Mr. Wuya even specifically told me that he is my elder and asked me to call him Martial Uncle. If he truly liked me, he wouldn''t have allowed me to regard him as an elder."


    The smile on Shen Zhiyao''s face faded, "Are you serious?"


    "Of course, I''m serious. Otherwise, do you think I would dare to casually call Mr. Wuya Martial Uncle?" Shen Qinghe just wanted Shen Zhiyao to stop associating her with Dongfang Wuya in the future. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew that the male lead belonged to the female lead, and no matter how kind Dongfang Wuya was to her, she would never mistake it for him liking her.


    Immediately, Shen Zhiyao lost her enthusiasm. She had thought that Dongfang Wuya had developed romantic feelings for Qinghe, leading her to be happy for nothing.


    "Does elder sister still like Big Senior Brother?" Shen Qinghe observed Shen Zhiyao''s expression carefully.


    "Of course I like him, but Big Senior Brother is blind as a bat; he actually fancies that flirtatious Nan Sheng. Knowing that Nan Sheng and Second Senior Brother are a pair, he still interferes. Are all men like this, preferring the wildflowers over the ones at home?" Shen Zhiyao said helplessly.


    "Since Big Senior Brother likes Nan Sheng and has such poor taste, then elder sister shouldn''t like Big Senior Brother anymore. Wuji Sect is full of outstanding men, and elder sister is so exceptional, you''re not limited to Big Senior Brother," Shen Qinghe tried to persuade Shen Zhiyao to get over Xiao Chen.


    However, Shen Zhiyao shook her head without hesitation, "No way! Even if I can''t have Big Senior Brother, I won''t let that vile bitch Nan Sheng off easily! That stinking woman, after stealing Second Senior Brother, is actually seducing Big Senior Brother. I absolutely won''t back down without a fight."


    Shen Qinghe let out a wistful sigh, feeling quite powerless.


    As the novel''s malevolent female rival, Shen Zhiyao was definitely not as ruthless as Nan Sheng, nor a match for her, with no chance of outdoing Nan Sheng.


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 Chapter 14: What a Monster

    Chapter 14: Chapter 14: What a Monster"Elder sister, don''t feel indignant on my behalf. Think about it from another perspective, if Second Senior Brother hadn''t broken off the engagement, I wouldn''t have had the chance to reach Foundation Establishment. Now that I can set foot on the path of cultivation, it''s my opportunity, perhaps even an opportunity given to me by Second Senior Brother. I feel that losing a man who doesn''t love oneself, but gaining the opportunity to cultivate, means that the heavens haven''t treated me unkindly."


    Shen Qinghe couldn''t tell Shen Zhiyao directly, if it weren''t for the severe shock she suffered that day, realizing she was an early-dying cannon fodder in the book, and her unwillingness to accept her fate, she wouldn''t have been able to hold out until Mr. Wuya came to save her.


    It was precisely because she wouldn''t accept her fate that she managed to escape from death and change her predestined early death.


    Her greatest wish now was to change the tragic ending that Shen Zhiyao had in the book.


    Shen Zhiyao looked at Shen Qinghe with burning eyes, "Qinghe, I think Yan Changsheng''s loss for missing out on you is his loss."


    Her little sister was so good; it was Yan Changsheng who didn''t deserve her!


    Afterward, Shen Qinghe made a delicious meal. After Shen Zhiyao had eaten her fill, she sprawled on Shen Qinghe''s bed, reluctant to leave, "The food you make is really delicious. No wonder you don''t want to practice fasting."


    Having lived as a mortal for twenty years, Shen Qinghe naturally was accustomed to eating.


    Finally, Shen Zhiyao fell asleep on the bed, while Shen Qinghe studied the Secret Manual that Dongfang Wuya had given her.


    The cultivation method in the Secret Manual was suitable for cultivators with Unusual Spiritual Roots, which meant that if Nan Sheng had this Secret Manual, it would greatly benefit her.


    Shen Qinghe didn''t know if she herself was a cultivator with an Unusual Spiritual Root; she only knew she lacked a Spirit Root. A Spirit Root could gather Spiritual Energy, while the place where she gathered Spiritual Energy was her birthmark. Did that make her an Unusual Spiritual Root?


    She sat down to Enter Meditation, deciding to try the cultivation method described in the Secret Manual.


    After completing the Thirty-six Heavenly Circuits, Shen Qinghe could clearly feel the abundant Spiritual Energy circulating throughout her body.


    Although she had already achieved Foundation Establishment before, she always felt some obstruction and couldn''t use it freely, but the cultivation method in this Secret Manual made her feel like a fish in water.


    When Shen Zhiyao awoke from her sleep, she found Shen Qinghe in meditation.


    Deciding not to leave, she silently protected Shen Qinghe.


    What she hadn''t expected was that Shen Qinghe would remain in meditation for half a month.


    She was bored to death and finally waited until Shen Qinghe opened her eyes.


    "Qinghe, why do I feel like you''ve changed again?" Shen Zhiyao leaned close to Shen Qinghe''s face for a closer look, noticing that her skin was clear as ice, so pale it was almost transparent, and the faint pink birthmark had turned to a powdered red and shrunk a bit, sitting right at the center of her nose, looking playful and lively.


    Shen Qinghe felt lighter in her body; there had been an instant she thought she was about to break through, but over half a month, she had depleted all the Spiritual Energy stored in her birthmark. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was a pity that, despite the abundant Spiritual Energy within the Sky Pole Sect, she couldn''t draw from it. She could only approach the main characters and draw enough Spiritual Energy from them.


    In other words, she needed to actively approach the main characters.


    Actually, Shen Zhiyao, this malicious female support character, also had the Spiritual Energy she needed. She could draw some. Before her Foundation Establishment, she felt the Spiritual Energy on Shen Zhiyao was enough for her.


    But after half a month of cultivation, she discovered she needed a lot of Spiritual Energy, and Shen Zhiyao''s alone was far from sufficient.


    "I''m talking to you, do you hear me?" Shen Zhiyao was dissatisfied with Shen Qinghe being distracted.


    Shen Qinghe blinked and took Shen Zhiyao''s arm, "Elder sister, shall we go see father?"


    Shen Zhiyao was about to nod when she realized something was amiss, "That''s Bixiao Tower, can we go in?"


    A Barrier was set up outside Bixiao Tower; apart from the sect leader, who else could break through Bixiao Tower''s Barrier?


    "Give it a try," Shen Qinghe''s true purpose was only to get close to Dongfang Wuya and draw the spiritual energy from his body.


    If she could see the unconscious Elder Shen, that would be even better, but she felt the chances were slim.


    This time, the sisters were in perfect agreement and headed towards Bixiao Tower.


    Shen Zhiyao was an ardent fan of Dongfang Wuya, but she was also somewhat intimidated by him. Once outside the barrier, she pushed Shen Qinghe out to call out to him.


    Shen Qinghe didn''t want to disturb Dongfang Wuya; she only wanted to know if she could draw spiritual energy from him outside the barrier.


    It turned out that outside the barrier, she could not draw any spiritual energy.


    She cleared her throat and called out, "Elder Uncle, my sister and I would like to visit our father. May we?"


    As soon as the Shen sisters arrived outside Bixiao Tower, Dongfang Wuya knew they had come, though he did not like being disturbed by outsiders.


    However, if it was the young girl he had personally saved, seeing her would be no harm.


    When the paper puppet appeared, Shen Zhiyao grabbed Shen Qinghe''s arm excitedly, "I had long heard that Mr. Wuya had crafted a masterful puppetry. In the entire Sky Pole Sect, only Mr. Wuya has such a skill. Seeing it today, his reputation is well deserved."


    Shen Qinghe remained expressionless, long accustomed to Shen Zhiyao''s blind adoration of Dongfang Wuya.


    The sisters smoothly entered Bixiao Tower. Although Dongfang Wuya did not show himself, for Shen Qinghe, it was already satisfying enough. She could visit the unconscious Elder Shen and draw the pure and abundant spiritual energy from Dongfang Wuya, even without seeing him.


    As long as Dongfang Wuya was near her, she could draw endless spiritual energy...


    "Elder Sister, I have something to discuss with Elder Uncle. I''ll be back shortly."


    Shen Zhiyao caught hold of her, asking anxiously, "You haven''t really fallen for Mr. Wuya, have you?"


    Although she hoped that Mr. Wuya and Qinghe could end up together, Mr. Wuya saw Qinghe as his junior, and Qinghe had just come out of a previous relationship, deeply hurt. Now, people were still talking about the incident of Yan Changsheng breaking off the marriage, and she did not want Qinghe to suffer from emotional wounds again.


    Shen Qinghe quickly denied it, "Not at all, I have something to discuss with Elder Uncle."


    Dongfang Wuya, overhearing the dialogue between the Shen sisters, suddenly had an epiphany.


    So, Shen Qinghe''s visit to see Elder Shen was a pretext, a ruse to get close to him because she wanted to see him.


    Shen Qinghe found Dongfang Wuya in the attic.


    The man in red was seated carelessly, his legs stretched out long, backed by a vast expanse of autumn sunlight. The leaves swayed in the wind, casting shadows that flickered and danced, making the man''s dark hair appear even inkier and his complexion as white as jade.


    His peach-blossom eyes held a faint alluring tilt, as if silently enticing someone.


    Shen Qinghe knew well that Dongfang Wuya was handsome, but even now, faced with such a beautiful person in an equally beautiful scene, she was dazzled and secretly exclaimed in her mind, ''What a seductive being.''


    Dongfang Wuya saw her momentary lapse into a daze and silently sighed to himself, as the girl was obviously still craving his body.


    His lips, tinted a deep red, parted slightly, "Don''t you know to greet your elder when you see him?"


    "Elder Uncle, are you feeling unwell?" Shen Qinghe voiced her concern.


    She had only just realized, if she could draw spiritual energy from Dongfang Wuya, would that possibly harm his cultivation base? Dongfang Wuya was her great benefactor, and she could not repay kindness with enmity.


    Dongfang Wuya thought she might as well have written her intentions across her face, and for a moment, found her pitiful, "I''m quite alright."

 Chapter 15: Do Not Dwell on Romantic Love

    Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Do Not Dwell on Romantic LoveShen Qinghe still wasn''t at ease, "Uncle-Master really doesn''t feel any discomfort?"


    She was very close to Dongfang Wuya, and increasingly felt the relentless spiritual energy rushing desperately into the birthmark between her eyebrows.


    "Does this girl wish something upon Your Excellency?" Dongfang Wuya lightly raised his eyebrows, his demeanor flirtatious.


    Shen Qinghe thought to herself, how could anyone''s every move be so full of seductive power, as if they were deliberately flirting with someone at all times. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Does Your Excellency think you are that good-looking?" Seeing Shen Qinghe stare dumbly at his face, Dongfang Wuya knew she was captivated by his beauty.


    Shen Qinghe came back to her senses belatedly, "Uncle-Master is indeed handsome. Um, it''s rare for me to come here, may I stay and keep Uncle-Master company a bit longer before I go?"


    Dongfang Wuya glanced at her lightly, seeing through her ulterior motives in getting close to him, probably hoping to take advantage of the moment to steal his virginity.


    The more he thought about it, the more he felt insecure, adopting a noble and cold demeanor: "Stay further away from me."


    Shen Qinghe stepped back as instructed, but Dongfang Wuya remained within her visible range.


    About an hour later, she couldn''t help but ask, "Uncle-Master really doesn''t feel any discomfort?"


    Dongfang Wuya looked at Shen Qinghe lazily and casually replied, "Your Excellency is feeling very well. It''s best you keep quiet."


    Shen Qinghe had no choice but to remain silent.


    Another half an hour passed, and Shen Qinghe asked the same question again, but this time Dongfang Wuya simply ignored her.


    After observing for a while longer and confirming that Dongfang Wuya was not affected by her, Shen Qinghe planned to leave.


    Dongfang Wuya watched the girl''s retreating figure and, recalling how she had just been rejected by Yan Changsheng in their engagement and was now infatuated with him, felt it necessary to speak plainly, "Shen Qinghe..."


    Shen Qinghe turned her head to look at Dongfang Wuya, "What are Uncle-Master''s orders?"


    "I am your elder, and you should respect me as such. You, with your mortal body, have fortunately received the opportunity to practice cultivation. You should seize the chance to focus on your practice, and not be distracted by romantic entanglements," Dongfang Wuya admonished with a serious demeanor, putting on the airs of an elder.


    He was wholeheartedly devoted to the path of cultivation, believing love to be the most useless thing, which he despised and detested.


    No matter how much she loved him, he could not reciprocate her feelings. She should focus on her cultivation instead.


    "Uncle-Master is right, Qinghe will bear it in mind," Shen Qinghe replied softly.


    Dongfang Wuya''s voice was devoid of warmth, "From now on, unless necessary, do not come to Bixiao Tower again."


    Shen Qinghe was taken aback and took a while to understand Dongfang Wuya was expressing his disdain for her disturbance of his peace.


    "Yes, Uncle-Master," Shen Qinghe said, flushing with embarrassment.


    Mr. Wuya was her savior, but she approached him out of greed for his spiritual energy, never considering whether it might disturb his tranquil practice.


    If she was to disturb anyone, it should have been the other protagonists, even if it meant getting closer to Nan Sheng, rather than approaching Dongfang Wuya.


    After leaving Bixiao Tower, Shen Zhiyao noticed Shen Qinghe''s unusual silence and couldn''t help but worry, "Did Mr. Wuya reprimand you?"


    She was even more concerned that the girl had fallen for Mr. Wuya. For women to flock to a man like him was the most normal of occurrences. Even she felt weak at the knees at the sight of Mr. Wuya''s face.


    "It''s just that I feel I shouldn''t bother Mr. Wuya so casually in the future." Shen Qinghe glanced back at Bixiao Tower.


    "That''s also true. It''s already an unexpected joy for us to have entered Bixiao Tower today," Shen Zhiyao embraced her sister, "Sis, in the future, we must practice cultivation seriously. Some people are beyond our reach. You understand?"


    Shen Qinghe couldn''t help but laugh and cry, knowing her sister had misunderstood, "It''s not what elder sister is thinking..."


    Shen Zhiyao gently patted Shen Qinghe''s shoulder, "Elder sister understands, matters of the heart are like drinking water, only the drinker can tell if it''s cold or warm. I can understand you, after all, Mr. Wuya is so outstanding, even I like him, but he''s not someone we sisters can yearn for. How about setting your sights on someone else? You''re still young..."


    Shen Qinghe was lectured all the way home, and it wasn''t until she returned to the Simple Residence Courtyard that her ears finally found peace.


    Because she had absorbed a lot of spiritual energy from Dongfang Wuya, for the following month, Shen Qinghe didn''t go to Juxian Hall and concentrated solely on cultivating in seclusion at the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    She felt that her cultivation was indeed effective, but as an individual without a Spirit Root, she had no precedents to refer to and didn''t know whether she had made any progress.


    When the spiritual energy in her birthmark was exhausted and she could no longer cultivate, two months had passed.


    Only then did she find out that Nan Sheng was making rapid progress, reaching the Middle Stage of Foundation Building in just three months and becoming the pride of the entire Sky Pole Sect.


    Additionally, Nan Sheng''s romantic exploits were certainly worth mentioning.


    It was said that recently Nan Sheng had been caught between Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen, leading to a fight between the two brothers on one occasion.


    Shen Qinghe had started Foundation Establishment later than Nan Sheng, but her Cultivation Base was still marking time. When she heard that Nan Sheng had already stepped into the Middle Stage of Foundation Building, she felt no jealousy whatsoever.


    After all, Nan Sheng was the female protagonist, blessed by destiny, a rare genius girl that comes once in a thousand years. Progressing to the Middle Stage of Foundation Building in three months was totally in line with Nan Sheng''s character setting.


    As for Nan Sheng''s love affairs, that too was within Shen Qinghe''s expectations. This was just the beginning of Nan Sheng''s journey of romance, and for thousands, even tens of thousands of years to come, it would be Nan Sheng''s main stage for love.


    If possible, she would have liked to stay away from the male and female protagonists, but considering her current situation, she needed to stay close to them in order to absorb sufficient spiritual energy.


    She left the Simple Residence Courtyard and naturally headed towards places abundant with spiritual energy.


    When she arrived behind the Library Tower in the west, she saw a Female Cultivator about to pin Xiao Chen to the wall and forcefully kiss him, leaving Shen Qinghe at a loss for a moment.


    The Female Cultivator, intent on kissing Xiao Chen, hadn''t noticed Shen Qinghe. Xiao Chen initially wanted to dodge, but catching a glimpse of Shen Qinghe, he decided to stay still and leisurely watched her.


    Shen Qinghe, belatedly realizing that this was not a scene for her eyes, was about to leave when Nan Sheng suddenly also arrived and caught sight of the Female Cultivator''s kiss landing on the corner of Xiao Chen''s lips.


    Anger flared in Nan Sheng, and she immediately snatched Xiao Chen away from the Female Cultivator''s clutches.


    Nan Sheng protected Xiao Chen behind her, her voice carrying a melancholic tone, "Brother Xiao, why didn''t you dodge?"


    The Female Cultivator who had tried to forcefully kiss Xiao Chen was named Rong Yu, fair-skinned and beautiful. She wasn''t timid and delicate like Nan Sheng, but her beauty was distinctive nonetheless.


    She had always liked Xiao Chen. Having seen him in the Library Tower today, she suddenly grew bold, wanting to take her chances with Xiao Chen, hoping that he would agree to Dual Cultivation with her, which would be more than she could ask for.


    She never expected her plan to be thwarted by Nan Sheng.


    "Don''t you already have Yan Changsheng? Why are you still holding on to Big Senior Brother?" Rong Yu, a disciple under Shen Zhuo, stepped forward, attempting to take Xiao Chen back from Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng had long considered Xiao Chen her own possession. She sidestepped Rong Yu''s question and kept Xiao Chen protected behind her, "Brother Xiao doesn''t like you, you can''t lay a finger on him, stay away from him!"


    Xiao Chen, shielded by Nan Sheng, faced Shen Qinghe directly.


    He had thought Shen Qinghe would turn and leave, but the girl''s gaze flitted from left to right without showing any sign of departure.


    ---


    Qinghe Lighting Incense.jpg: Where there''s an Asura Field, there I am. Please, continue everyone.


    Xiao Chen: ...


    Nan Sheng: ...


    Rong Yu: ...

 Chapter 16: Did I Allow You to Leave?

    Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Did I Allow You to Leave?Xiao Chen hadn''t seen Shen Qinghe for three months, and after some time had passed, he found her beauty to have grown even more splendid.


    At the sight of her, his mind wandered in a daze.


    During these three months, he had grown increasingly closer to Nan Sheng and even felt he had fallen for her. He had nearly forgotten the existence of a person named Shen Qinghe.


    But now, faced with Shen Qinghe''s countenance, he was irritable and restless.


    Not wanting to confront Shen Qinghe, he turned and grasped Nan Sheng''s wrist, "Shengsheng, there''s no need to get angry over someone insignificant."


    Rong Yu hadn''t expected Xiao Chen to be so heartless. Just now, when she kissed Xiao Chen, he clearly didn''t dodge. How had she suddenly become someone insignificant to Xiao Chen?


    "Big Senior Brother also likes me, he didn''t reject my kiss just now..."


    Rong Yu hadn''t finished speaking when she saw Xiao Chen suddenly kiss Nan Sheng on the corner of her lips, effectively silencing Rong Yu.


    Shen Qinghe was too late to avert her gaze and caught the whole scene. What puzzled her was, although Xiao Chen was kissing Nan Sheng, his eyes fixated on her the entire time.


    Xiao Chen''s intense gaze made her scalp tingle.


    She quickly had a revelation.


    If Shen Zhiyao knew that Xiao Chen had kissed Rong Yu and then kissed Nan Sheng, would she give up on Xiao Chen for good?


    Recalling that Shen Zhiyao had given her several Shadow Capturing Talismans, she recorded the scene of Xiao Chen kissing Nan Sheng under the watch of Xiao Chen, Nan Sheng, and Rong Yu.


    Xiao Chen''s expression was indescribable; he never expected Shen Qinghe to react this way upon seeing him kiss Nan Sheng, and in a moment of extreme agitation, he laughed spitefully, "Qinghe, do you enjoy watching me kiss Shengsheng that much? Do you want to keep the footage to study at your leisure?"


    "Big Senior Brother and Miss Nan are both good-looking, the image is pleasing to the eye. If Big Senior Brother doesn''t mind, perhaps you could kiss Cultivator Rong Yu again?" Shen Qinghe returned a counterfeit smile to Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen''s complexion turned unsightly in an instant, and he let go of Nan Sheng, quickly approaching Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe felt a numbing sensation in the palm of her hand, and the Shadow Capturing Talisman was now in Xiao Chen''s hands, instantly turning to ashes.


    Nan Sheng, having been close to Xiao Chen for several months, understood his temperament to some extent. This man was genuinely good-natured, always the epitome of gentle, refined, and courteous¡ªa perfect gentleman. Moreover, with Xiao Chen''s flawless handsome face, he could easily ignite her strong possessiveness.


    However, precisely because Xiao Chen was so well-mannered and patient, almost to a point of seeming unreal, she was eager to see how he would lose control and go mad for her.


    This was the first time she saw Xiao Chen wear his emotions so openly, but it was all over Shen Qinghe.


    She disliked Shen Qinghe, solely because of what she had witnessed on the Mid-Autumn Festival night. In that encounter, she was utterly defeated by Shen Qinghe.


    She had even resolved that, no matter what, she would suppress Shen Qinghe''s momentum in the future to ensure that Shen Qinghe never got a chance to turn things around.


    Yet, following that night, Shen Qinghe seemed to have vanished, leaving her without even a reason to confront Shen Qinghe, until Shen Qinghe suddenly reappeared today.


    Seeing that the Shadow Capturing Talisman was gone, Shen Qinghe felt it was a pity, but given the current development of the plot, with Xiao Chen, Nan Sheng, Yan Changsheng, and the addition of Rong Yu, their relationship had evolved from a love triangle to a love square. She was confident she could spread the news of their entangled affairs in another manner.


    With that thought, she found relief, "Big Senior Brother and Miss Nan, please continue, I won''t disturb you anymore."


    Just as she was about to leave, Xiao Chen suddenly grabbed the collar of her dress and, with a grim tone, whispered in her ear, "Did I say you could leave?"


    Shen Qinghe''s brows furrowed slightly, not understanding the outburst from Xiao Chen.


    Nan Sheng, witnessing this scene, clenched her fists tighter, sensing that Xiao Chen was on the verge of losing control, unlike when he was composed around her.


    At that moment, she even had a strange delusion that Xiao Chen cared more for Shen Qinghe than for her.


    Yet during this time, Xiao Chen had clearly been very kind to her, and she even felt that he liked her to some extent; otherwise, he wouldn''t have opposed Changsheng and deliberately provoked Changsheng''s jealousy.


    "Big Senior Brother, where are you taking me?" Shen Qinghe was twisted in Xiao Chen''s grasp as they rode on the sword. She could only twist her neck to question Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen was close to Shen Qinghe and felt that the fresh grass scent on her was even more intense than before. So much time had passed, and he had clearly forgotten about her, then how could it be clinging to him like a burrowing parasite, causing a lump to roll in his throat?


    At this moment, Nan Sheng chased after them, riding her sword: "Brother Xiao, where are you taking Qinghe?!"


    Xiao Chen only sped up his sword, taking Shen Qinghe to his residence at the Spring Breeze Pavilion.


    When Nan Sheng caught up, she protected Shen Qinghe behind her, her voice tenderly coaxing, "Brother Xiao, why bother taking issue with Qinghe? She''s ignorant, just indulge her a little more."


    She did not want to see Xiao Chen and Shen Qinghe entangled in ambiguity, and she liked it even less when Xiao Chen paid too much attention to Shen Qinghe. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Being shielded by Nan Sheng, Shen Qinghe found this scene somewhat peculiar. Nan Sheng and she did not get along, so why would she help her? Something was amiss.


    She was quite happy to spend a bit more time around Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng, as this could allow her to gather more spiritual energy for her cultivation needs.


    However, Xiao Chen did not waste words, pushing Nan Sheng aside and dragging Shen Qinghe into the room.


    When Nan Sheng saw this and tried to follow, she discovered an invisible wall blocking her way.


    Her expression changed subtly, not expecting Xiao Chen to lock her outside the barrier for Shen Qinghe''s sake. Her cultivation base was far inferior to Xiao Chen''s, and naturally, she had no way to break Xiao Chen''s barrier.


    But didn''t Xiao Chen like her? Why leave her out here? What did he want to do to Shen Qinghe?


    Shen Qinghe felt inexplicable, too.


    She could sense Xiao Chen''s dislike of her, but she did not remember offending Xiao Chen, nor had she had any recent interactions with him.


    Xiao Chen was one of the male leads, and she as a minor character really did not want to offend him.


    "May I know why Big Senior Brother brought me here?"


    Xiao Chen himself was somewhat impulsive in bringing Shen Qinghe to the Spring Breeze Pavilion. Seeing this woman irritated him, but having brought her here, he was reluctant to let her leave just like that.


    "I want to meditate. You''ll be my protector," Xiao Chen found an excuse on the spot.


    Shen Qinghe furrowed her brows and asked, "Are you sure you want me to be your protector, Big Senior Brother?"


    How could she, someone who had only reached Foundation Establishment, act as a protector for a Nascent Soul stage cultivator like Xiao Chen?


    A cold look from Xiao Chen swept over her, and Shen Qinghe felt the threat. She complied amicably, "Alright, I''ll be the protector for Big Senior Brother."


    Afterward, Xiao Chen ignored Shen Qinghe and concentrated on his meditation.


    With the presence of a male lead beside her, the spiritual energy in Shen Qinghe''s birthmark quickly became abundant. She seized this rare opportunity to also begin cultivating.


    A night passed, and when Xiao Chen opened his eyes to see Shen Qinghe meditating not far away, his expression soured.


    To think he asked her to be his protector and she took it upon herself to cultivate. How could there be such a carefree woman?


    Unwittingly, he got out of bed and walked over to Shen Qinghe, staring intently at the girl''s blossom-like, delicate red lips...

 Chapter 17: There’s No Need to Belittle Yourself

    Chapter 17: Chapter 17: There''s No Need to Belittle YourselfShen Qinghe had already entered meditation, unaware that Xiao Chen was close at hand, watching her intently.


    Xiao Chen also didn''t know why he wanted to look at this face, probably because she was too beautiful.


    The girl''s skin was so white it was nearly transparent, her lips shaped like petals, as if stained with blood, lusciously attractive, making him want to take a bite...


    Realizing what he was thinking, he stepped back two paces, a self-loathing sentiment stirring aggression within him.


    Suddenly, he grabbed Shen Qinghe''s throat, thinking that if she were dead, she wouldn''t make him lose control again. He disliked this feeling.


    Xiao Chen''s grip grew tighter and tighter, causing Shen Qinghe''s breath to falter; she woke with a start from her meditation, meeting Xiao Chen''s eyes filled with a cold, murderous intent.


    Only then did she realize her throat was being viciously clutched by Xiao Chen. She started hitting the back of his hand, "Let, let go, I..."


    At this moment, she was certain that Xiao Chen harbored the intent to kill her.


    Xiao Chen, locking eyes with Shen Qinghe''s fear-filled beautiful eyes, quickly regained his senses and realized what he was doing. He hurriedly let go of his hold on Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe backed away uncertainly several steps, once again feeling that the content in the book was true. Whether it was Xiao Chen or Yan Changsheng, they were the crazed male protagonists in the book. Apart from Nan Sheng, whom they loved to the extreme, everyone else seemed like ants in their eyes, expendable at any moment.


    Seeing the fear in Shen Qinghe''s eyes, Xiao Chen''s heart tightened. He wanted to say he didn''t intend to take her life, but as he tried to approach her, she retreated like a frightened bird, stepping back several steps until she hit the barrier, with no way out.


    Xiao Chen stared at Shen Qinghe for a while, then said in a hoarse voice, "Go away, don''t bump into me again in the future."


    No sooner had he spoken than the barrier behind Shen Qinghe opened.


    Shen Qinghe ran out of the barrier in a panicked fashion, nearly colliding with Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng had been on guard outside all night. Seeing Shen Qinghe run out in such a fluster, she blocked Shen Qinghe''s path. Then she noticed the striking finger marks on Shen Qinghe''s neck, which were startling to behold.


    "What did you do to Brother Xiao?!" Nan Sheng demanded angrily.


    Shen Qinghe found it ridiculous.


    She had almost died at Xiao Chen''s hands, yet Nan Sheng was asking her what she did to Xiao Chen. With her early Foundation Establishment stage cultivation base, what could she possibly do to a Nascent Soul Cultivator?


    "Go ahead and say it. What did you do with Brother Xiao all night? Did you, did you..." Nan Sheng couldn''t bear to imagine such a scene.


    She was not ignorant of the matters between men and women. Sometimes, when she and Changsheng felt deeply for each other, they would naturally engage in intimate behaviors. Although Changsheng usually had a cold demeanor, he was passionate about her, and in his fervor, he would sometimes accidentally leave marks on her body. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The finger marks on Shen Qinghe''s neck were clearly made by a man''s hand.


    Xiao Chen was known as a gentleman and was usually so gentle. When had he ever lost control for a woman?


    From the moment she first saw Xiao Chen, she felt that he wasn''t as harmless as he appeared to be on the surface; she believed she and Xiao Chen were kindred spirits, mad to the core.


    She hoped that one day she could tear off Xiao Chen''s gentle facade and make him lose control for her.


    Unfortunately, Xiao Chen did lose it today, but it was for another woman.


    "You''re overthinking it. Big Senior Brother asked me to stay away from him in the future," said Shen Qinghe as she pushed Nan Sheng aside and tried to leave.


    But Nan Sheng, as if driven mad, clutched her wrist tightly, "Tell the truth, did you seduce Brother Xiao, did he, did he do something to you?"


    Shen Qinghe found it laughable.


    What kind of book had this author written? There wasn''t a single normal character, including Nan Sheng, the female protagonist, who was also mad.


    She wanted to leave, but Nan Sheng was clinging to her, not allowing her to go.


    Just as they were entangled, Yan Changsheng arrived.


    As soon as she saw Yan Changsheng, Nan Sheng immediately complained, "Brother Changsheng, you''ve arrived just in time. Qinghe, in order to get revenge on Brother Changsheng, actually seduced Brother Xiao. They were together all last night; who knows what they were up to..."


    Shen Qinghe looked at Nan Sheng incredulously, at a loss for words.


    Yan Changsheng looked at Shen Qinghe with suspicion, to which Shen Qinghe tried to clarify, "She''s overthinking it, I have nothing to do with Big Senior Brother¡ª"


    The next moment, Nan Sheng suddenly tore open the neckline of her clothing, letting Yan Changsheng see the finger marks on her neck, "This is the evidence..."


    Shen Qinghe swung Nan Sheng''s hand away with force and smiled with a hint of mockery, "What does my relationship with Big Senior Brother have to do with you? Is Big Senior Brother your man? If I recall correctly, you fancy Second Senior Brother, right? Indeed, Big Senior Brother even kissed you yesterday, and you didn''t shy away. This indicates that while you like Second Senior Brother, you also care about Big Senior Brother. Nan Sheng, you really have a liking for many men."


    This woman truly intends to collect both Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng into her harem, wanting a touch of every outstanding man of the heavens.


    She turned to look at Yan Changsheng, only to find him staring intently at her neck.


    She hurriedly pulled her neckline together to cover the finger marks on her neck.


    Yan Changsheng averted his gaze, attempting to dismiss the scene he had just witnessed, but perhaps because her skin was too pale, the marks Xiao Chen left on her neck appeared even more startling.


    In his view, Shen Qinghe seemed guilty, as if trying to cover up something even more incriminating.


    Shen Qinghe was just thinking about leaving this damned place when suddenly Yan Changsheng seized her arm. His grip was so strong it felt like he could dislocate her arm at any moment.


    "I wonder if Second Senior Brother has any further instructions?" Shen Qinghe asked calmly.


    Yan Changsheng himself didn''t know why he had stopped Shen Qinghe. He stared at the covered part of her neck, his expression indifferent, "You don''t need to debase yourself by seducing Big Senior Brother."


    Shen Qinghe was not surprised at all that Yan Changsheng quickly found her guilty; after all, Nan Sheng''s words were more powerful than any imperial edict.


    She just felt that the world was too crazy, none of the protagonists were thinking straight.


    "Yes, Second Senior Brother is right. May I leave now?" Shen Qinghe replied indifferently.


    "I have wronged you. If you have any grievances, direct them at me; there is no need to drag Big Senior Brother into this..."


    Before Yan Changsheng could finish speaking, Shen Qinghe suddenly struck his chest with her palm.


    Yan Changsheng was caught off guard by Shen Qinghe''s attack. He was pushed back several steps by the blow, only then belatedly remembering that Shen Qinghe was no longer a powerless mortal girl, she was now a cultivator.


    Shen Qinghe had no intention of prolonging the fight; she quickly distanced herself from these lunatics and disappeared in an instant.


    She returned to the Simple Residence Courtyard, thinking that being away from the protagonists would keep her away from trouble. However, news about her spread throughout the Sky Pole Sect.


    Shen Zhiyao rambled on and on, finally getting to the point, "They''re saying that you knew Big Senior Brother also fancied Nan Sheng, and in order to get back at Second Senior Brother, you seduced Big Senior Brother last night and spent the night at the Spring Breeze Pavilion. People also say that when Big Senior Brother got up in the morning and saw that you had taken advantage of him, he became furiously embarrassed and tried to kill you..."


    ¡ª


    Qinghe: A bunch of lunatics!


    Mr. Wuya timidly raises his hand: I''m the normal one...


    Qinghe: Scram!

 Chapter 18: Let’s Get Married

    Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Let''s Get MarriedShen Qinghe cut off Shen Zhiyao mid-rant, "Elder sister believes these rumors?"


    "You''re not stupid, how could you seduce Big Senior Brother? But with your beauty, I actually hope it''s like the rumors say, that you made a move on Big Senior Brother. That''s better than letting Big Senior Brother fall into the hands of that cheap woman Nan Sheng." Shen Zhiyao sized up Shen Qinghe from top to bottom, loving her looks more and more, and couldn''t help but reach out to pinch her sister''s tender face, "Oh, how can my sister be this pretty?"


    Shen Qinghe moved away Shen Zhiyao''s inappropriate hand and sternly said to her, "Elder sister, this kind of thinking is not good. Whether it''s Big Senior Brother or Second Senior Brother, they are people we sisters should not provoke."


    "Rumors also say there are intimate marks on your neck, let me have a look." Shen Zhiyao said, actually reaching out to pull open Shen Qinghe''s collar to see for herself.


    When she saw the faint fingerprints on the neck, her eyes widened, "There really are! Did you take Big Senior Brother''s virginity?!"


    Shen Qinghe pulled her clothes back in place and explained, "That''s not what happened. Big Senior Brother suddenly attacked, took me into the Spring Breeze Pavilion, then suddenly became angry, and suddenly wanted to kill me..."


    When Shen Zhiyao heard this, anger rose from within her, "How dare he? I''m going to confront Xiao Chen!"


    Shen Qinghe quickly hugged Shen Zhiyao to explain, "I misspoke in the heat of the moment; Big Senior Brother didn''t really want to kill me! It was me deliberately provoking Big Senior Brother with Nan Sheng, that''s why he suddenly got angry. Elder sister should know that Big Senior Brother likes Nan Sheng. I said his beloved was no good, so he lashed out in extreme anger and might have been a bit too rough."


    Now she suspected that the reason Shen Zhiyao became hostile towards Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng later in the book was not because of her love for Xiao Chen, but because she died suddenly and, seeking revenge for her, Shen Zhiyao had to get rid of Nan Sheng.


    Shen Zhiyao examined Shen Qinghe suspiciously, "You don''t really like Big Senior Brother, do you? But Big Senior Brother likes Nan Sheng, and it would be better for you to like Mr. Wuya than Big Senior Brother. You can''t just get out of the pit with Second Senior Brother to fall into Big Senior Brother''s pit!"


    A plan suddenly formed in Shen Qinghe''s mind, "Didn''t elder sister say Big Senior Brother is very good? Elder sister knows full well that Big Senior Brother likes Nan Sheng, yet you continue to like Big Senior Brother, don''t you?"


    Shen Zhiyao was at a loss for words, and after a while, she angrily made up her mind, "Then I won''t like Big Senior Brother anymore, and you''re not allowed to like him either!!"


    Shen Qinghe felt a secret delight, barely managing to keep her lips from lifting, "Are you just teasing me, elder sister?"


    "Why would I deceive you? I promise, from now on, I won''t pursue Big Senior Brother any longer, and you''d better stay away from him too!" Shen Zhiyao hooked her arm around Shen Qinghe''s shoulder, earnestly advising her, "Sister, there are plenty of fine men in this world. The first order of business is for you to cultivate diligently. Men are like fleeting clouds, if one goes, the next will be better."


    Shen Qinghe nodded vigorously, deliberately mentioning the scene she had witnessed yesterday, "That''s true. Yesterday, I saw Big Senior Brother kiss Rong Yu and then kiss Nan Sheng. At that time, I even wondered when our Sky Pole Sect had become so liberal."


    Shen Zhiyao couldn''t imagine Xiao Chen kissing two women at the same time and shuddered at the thought.


    In her memory, Xiao Chen did not seem like such a promiscuous person. He was surely a gentleman, modest and polite; how could he have become so unfaithful?


    "Did Big Senior Brother really kiss two women at the same time?" Shen Zhiyao still couldn''t believe it. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She had always thought that Big Senior Brother was not interested in the company of women.


    "If I''m lying, may I be struck by lightning!" Shen Qinghe swore an oath, afraid Shen Zhiyao wouldn''t believe her.


    Shen Zhiyao pinched Shen Qinghe''s face with a chuckle, "Silly girl, of course, I believe what you said."


    Meanwhile, Yan Changsheng led Nan Sheng to Shaonian Tower, where he lived.


    Seeing Yan Changsheng silent the whole way, Nan Sheng tugged at his sleeve, "Brother Changsheng, don''t ignore me."


    "Shengsheng, are you sure it''s me you like?" Yan Changsheng brushed off Nan Sheng''s hand, his eyes dimming.


    Since the quarrel with her on last year''s Mid-Autumn Festival, Nan Sheng had always used Xiao Chen to provoke his jealousy and anger. At first, he indulged her, thinking she was just angry with him.


    But today, Qinghe had said Xiao Chen kissed Nan Sheng and she did not avoid it, even though he wasn''t there, so there was no need for her to provoke his jealousy.


    This only indicated that Nan Sheng had fallen for Xiao Chen.


    Nan Sheng''s face turned pale, and tears promptly gathered in her doe-like eyes, "How could you doubt my feelings for you? You know I fell in love with you at first sight and how much I like you. How could you..."


    As she spoke, her voice choked up and she couldn''t continue.


    Yan Changsheng couldn''t bear to see her cry and felt heartache.


    He was about to comfort her, but then he remembered what Qinghe had said. He clenched his fists to stop himself from getting closer to her.


    "If you like me, why are you involved in an ambiguous relationship with Big Senior Brother? He kissed you, why didn''t you dodge?" Yan Changsheng''s eyes were bloodshot, his voice hoarse.


    "I, I..." Nan Sheng was at a loss for words and forgot to cry.


    The tear drops clinging to her long eyelashes and her pitiable and innocent appearance were what Yan Changsheng adored the most, yet in this moment, his heart turned cold.


    "You''ve fallen for him, haven''t you?!" Yan Changsheng demanded.


    Nan Sheng looked bewildered. She remembered Xiao Chen''s refined and elegant face, his tender gaze when he looked at her, especially when she saw the marks of a man''s fingers on Shen Qinghe''s neck, she was consumed by jealousy...


    "No, no, I haven''t..." Nan Sheng''s face flushed red.


    But a voice within her heart was saying that she indeed liked Xiao Chen, yet she also liked Brother Changsheng.


    Seeing her like this, what more did Yan Changsheng need to understand?


    She truly had developed feelings for Xiao Chen. In less than a year''s time, her heart had made room for another man.


    With jealousy burning within him, he tossed Nan Sheng onto the bed, tore her clothes, and kissed her wildly, "You''re mine, only mine..."


    Because of her guilt, Nan Sheng not only did not push him away but even tried her best to reciprocate.


    The two were like dry kindling meeting a fierce flame, igniting at once.


    In the past, they had a deep connection and intimate moments, but they were never like today, unable to stop themselves. This time, driven by jealousy, Yan Changsheng wanted to possess Nan Sheng completely.


    And Nan Sheng, feeling guilty, was even more proactive than usual.


    Neither of them wanted to stop until the other became an inseparable part of themselves.


    By the time they finished, it was already the next morning.


    Yan Changsheng, satisfied, held Nan Sheng close and kissed her gently, whispering, "Shengsheng, let''s pick a date to get married, shall we?"


    Nan Sheng was startled, and then she suddenly thought of Xiao Chen. If she got married, did that mean she would never have a chance with Xiao Chen?


    Here she was, lying in Brother Changsheng''s arms, but thinking of Brother Xiao. What was wrong with her?


    It took a while before Nan Sheng found her voice, "Elder Shen has not yet recovered, and it has been only a short while since you broke off the engagement with Qinghe. If we get married now, it might hurt Qinghe, and I would feel uneasy."

 Chapter 19: Turning the Tables on the Enemy

    Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Turning the Tables on the EnemyYan Changsheng only felt that Nan Sheng was kind and adorable, and he couldn''t help but press her down again and kiss her. As he kissed, he said, "What I love most about you is your understanding nature. You''re mine now, and you mustn''t have eyes for any other man. If you do, I will kill that person, understand?"


    Nan Sheng felt extremely guilty and eagerly returned Yan Changsheng''s kisses, easily arousing the man''s passion and setting off a new wave of fervor...


    As they had become more intimate, the relationship between Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng had progressed by leaps and bounds, the two were sweet as honey, and everywhere they went, they seemed joined at the hip.


    Yet Nan Sheng still minded the presence of Shen Qinghe and couldn''t let go of Xiao Chen.


    Shen Qinghe, who had not visited Juxiu Hall for a long time, suddenly appeared one day, and everyone''s gaze fell upon her.


    Since Shen Qinghe''s Foundation Establishment, besides the first day she had come to Juxiu Hall, she never showed her face again and did not seem to be cultivating properly.


    Unlike Nan Sheng, who was clearly a cultivation prodigy, yet was still so diligent and hardworking, advancing from the Early Foundation Establishment Stage to the middle stage in just a few months.


    At this rate, in another year, Nan Sheng was very likely to break through to the Late Foundation Completion Stage and become a Core Formation Cultivator.


    Nan Sheng not only had a talent for cultivation but had also become increasingly beautiful. When she first entered the Sky Pole Sect, she was pure and naive, fragile and touching, but now she had acquired a lustful and charming flavor, and with her voluptuous figure, she was the epitome of a pure desire beauty.


    Every male cultivator who saw Nan Sheng couldn''t take their eyes off her, wishing they could glue their eyes to her.


    The sudden appearance of Shen Qinghe undoubtedly caused the male cultivators who sought Nan Sheng in vain to brighten up.


    Today, Shen Qinghe wore a moon crescent white cross-collar wide-sleeved dress, her slender waist pinched by a green palace sash to a barely graspable circumference. Her lips were like flower petals, her eyebrows like green indigo, her skin whiter than snow. The previously ugly birthmark had become much smaller and obediently nestled between her brows, like two budding sprouts that added a touch of playfulness to her appearance.


    The girl who used to be unnoticeable wherever she went now shone like the clean, translucent moon, captivating and making it difficult for people to look away.


    Even Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen, who were accustomed to seeing beauties like Nan Sheng, were stunned for a moment when they saw Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe herself did not know the stir her appearance had caused.


    She had run out of stored spiritual energy and came to Juxiu Hall because she had no other choice. As she cultivated, she found herself using more and more spiritual energy. Her reserves were depleted quickly, and she could only absorb the energy from the protagonists of the story.


    Today there was a class in Juxiu Hall, and the protagonists were all present¡ªwasn''t it the perfect opportunity for her to draw spiritual energy?


    As soon as she stepped into Juxiu Hall, she was drawn to the abundant spiritual energy emanating from the protagonists, and her spirits instantly lifted.


    Shen Zhiyao saw Shen Qinghe and immediately greeted her excitedly, "Qinghe, how have you become even more beautiful?"


    Shen Qinghe smiled lightly, "When have I not been beautiful in elder sister''s eyes?"


    Shen Zhiyao thought it made sense, "Indeed."


    She pulled Shen Qinghe toward the seat next to Xiao Chen. Shen Qinghe saw this and her brow furrowed slightly, "Didn''t elder sister say that you would no longer fancy Big Senior Brother in the future?"


    Why did you still proactively move closer to Xiao Chen?


    "Y-Yes..." Shen Zhiyao was a bit guilty and didn''t dare to look at Shen Qinghe.


    But whenever she saw Xiao Chen''s face, she couldn''t move her legs, wanting to get closer to him. She couldn''t control her feet, what could she do?


    Shen Qinghe sighed quietly in her heart and silently followed Shen Zhiyao to Xiao Chen''s side.


    As she was about to sit down, Xiao Chen looked at her with an extremely cold gaze.


    She immediately stood up straight as if burned, looking at Xiao Chen with a face full of fear and said, "Big Senior Brother, don''t kill me, I won''t dare to disturb you and Miss Nan being intimate anymore! Last time, I just accidentally saw it, I didn''t mean to intrude on you and Miss Nan cultivating your relationship, I really know I was wrong..." sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    All the cultivators present were dumbfounded, looking back and forth between Xiao Chen, Nan Sheng, and Shen Qinghe.


    This was because, in the past few days, there had been countless rumors flying around about Shen Qinghe, discussing how she spent a night in Xiao Chen''s Spring Breeze Pavilion. The rumors suggested that Shen Qinghe seduced Xiao Chen on purpose to get back at Yan Changsheng, and some even claimed to have seen ambiguous marks on Shen Qinghe''s neck when she left the Spring Breeze Pavilion.


    After the rumors spread, Xiao Chen did not respond at all, and Shen Qinghe remained silent too. Later, it was rumored that the reason Yan Changsheng called off his engagement with Shen Qinghe was because she did not maintain her virtue, falling in love with every man she saw, even while she was still engaged to Yan Changsheng, she was seducing Xiao Chen.


    Nan Sheng appeared when Yan Changsheng was heartbroken and got together with him then.


    In any case, in the rumors, Shen Qinghe was portrayed as a woman without virtue, whereas Nan Sheng went from the third person to the one who rescued Yan Changsheng like a Flower petal.


    But the information revealed by Shen Qinghe''s recent speech was exactly the opposite.


    The rumors were originally spread by Nan Sheng herself. Recently, Shen Qinghe had been like an invisible person, and she thought everything was settled. Who would have expected that Shen Qinghe would turn the tables on her in front of so many cultivators?


    Her complexion turned ugly, and in a moment of loss of composure, she questioned, "Shen Qinghe, what nonsense are you talking about?!"


    Shen Qinghe saw the fierce yet vulnerable look on Nan Sheng''s face, her lips trembling slightly, and tears quickly gathering in her eyes, "Second Senior Brother is already with Miss Nan, I wouldn''t foolishly oppose Miss Nan. Last time, it was also accidentally that I saw Big Senior Brother kissing you. I didn''t tell anyone else about it, but Big Senior Brother wants to kill me because of it. I know, Big Senior Brother wants to silence me to protect you..."


    She timidly glanced at Xiao Chen and met his icy stare.


    She "frightenedly" contracted her neck, immediately distancing herself further from Xiao Chen, as though she regarded him as a flood beast.


    Shen Zhiyao was crazily protective of her sister. Hearing this, she looked at Xiao Chen and asked coldly, "Big Senior Brother, did you really want to kill Qinghe last time?"


    Xiao Chen pursed his thin lips, looking at Shen Qinghe who was avoiding him as if he were a venomous snake, and clenched his fists tightly.


    In that moment at the Spring Breeze Pavilion, he indeed had a fleeting thought of killing Shen Qinghe. He had been restraining himself for years and for the first time in his life, he experienced strong personal desires because of a woman, and that out-of-control feeling scared him.


    At the time, he thought that if Shen Qinghe died, it might be for the best, so he impulsively made a move against her. He couldn''t deny this incident.


    "It seems to be true. After the rumors spread, everyone splashed the dirty water on Qinghe, yet Big Senior Brother never came out to clarify. If Big Senior Brother hadn''t frightened Qinghe today, she wouldn''t have accidentally revealed this. Last time Qinghe even lied to me to protect you, saying you never harbored any thoughts of killing her." Shen Zhiyao looked at Xiao Chen as if he were a stranger, feeling disappointed in him for the first time, "Even if Qinghe has many faults, she is still my sister, my father''s own daughter. Even if you like Nan Sheng, you should openly compete with Second Senior Brother; why did you have to attempt to harm Qinghe with such ruthlessness?!"

 Chapter 20: Steal Her Secret Manual

    Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Steal Her Secret ManualAll cultivators looked in unison at Shen Qinghe, who was silently shedding tears, even in her sorrow she was without sound.


    They finally remembered Shen Qinghe''s recent misfortunes. She had first been repudiated from a marriage engagement, her own father then wounded by her former fiance, and afterwards, she became haunted by rumors.


    Clearly she was the victim, yet rumors turned her into the villain.


    At this moment, as pitiful as Shen Qinghe looked, Nan Sheng, standing between Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng, was all the more detestable.


    It was Nan Sheng who took someone else''s fiance, it was Nan Sheng who had an ambiguous relationship with Xiao Chen, yet after Nan Sheng became the third party and stole Shen Qinghe''s fiance, she turned into the so-called "Flower petal".


    People couldn''t help but suspect that this round of rumors was perhaps orchestrated by Nan Sheng behind the scenes.


    Nan Sheng hadn''t expected that not long ago everyone looked at her with eyes filled with admiration and envy, but after Shen Qinghe appeared, people began to sympathize with Shen Qinghe, and she had become the target of public criticism.


    It could only be said that Shen Qinghe was several times more formidable than she had imagined, a fact she should not have overlooked.


    Today, Shen Qinghe turned the tables on her in a way she had not anticipated, she mustn''t let Shen Qinghe have the opportunity to turn the tables again if the chance arose.


    She wanted to squeeze out a few tears and act out a painful scheme, but seeing Shen Qinghe silently wiping her tears, she realized her act had already been preempted, and she was so angry she gritted her teeth.


    What was most hateful was that Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng were both looking at Shen Qinghe, obviously falling for Shen Qinghe''s ploy.


    In a fit of rage, she pinched Yan Changsheng''s arm fiercely, bringing him back to his senses.


    His brows slightly furrowed as he remembered everything that had happened after he returned to the sect; he indeed owed Shen Qinghe. In recent days, his affection with Nan Sheng had progressed rapidly, yet he had never spared a thought for Shen Qinghe.


    When he saw Shen Qinghe leaving the Spring Breeze Pavilion the last time, due to a few words from Nan Sheng, he was preconceived in his belief that it was Shen Qinghe trying to seduce Xiao Chen, never considering that Shen Qinghe had nearly died at Xiao Chen''s hands.


    Because of Shen Qinghe''s words, Shen Zhiyao found Xiao Chen to be an eyesore, and she subconsciously chose a seat for Shen Qinghe as far from Xiao Chen as possible.


    By now Shen Qinghe had already dried her tears, her eyes blankly staring at Tongxuan Zhenjun lecturing on the stage, thinking to herself that indeed this act of self-inflicted pain was quite effective.


    No wonder in the books, the fragile and tender heroines could always use tears to make the heroes live and die for them; today she had merely shed a few tears, effortlessly pushing Nan Sheng to the brink of controversy, and even pulling Shen Zhiyao away from Xiao Chen''s side, killing two birds with one stone.


    Most importantly, she could also draw on the spiritual energy from those heroes here; life couldn''t be better.


    After Tongxuan Zhenjun''s lecture, as Shen Qinghe was about to leave the Juxiu Hall, Yan Changsheng suddenly blocked her path, "Qinghe, if you encounter any problems in your cultivation, you can come to me."


    Shen Qinghe glanced at Nan Sheng beside him, then distantly and politely replied, "Second Senior Brother is kind."


    Yan Changsheng wanted to say something, but in the end, he was unable to speak.


    In the past, Qinghe was his fianc¨¦e, who liked to cling to him; he was indifferent by nature, and it was always she who sought him out.


    Ever since he brought Nan Sheng back to the Sky Pole Sect, their marriage arrangements had changed, the Master fell into a coma, and Qinghe never again took the initiative to find him.


    He didn''t know what he felt in his heart, but he always thought Qinghe shouldn''t be so estranged from him. Even if they couldn''t be husband and wife, they shouldn''t become strangers.


    If he hadn''t met Nan Sheng, he probably wouldn''t have broken off the engagement and would have married Qinghe, living an uneventful life.


    But he had met the woman he loved, and he couldn''t control his own heart.


    He didn''t think there was anything wrong with pursuing love, but seeing Qinghe avoid him as if he were a snake or scorpion, he still felt guilty.


    Standing beside Yan Changsheng, Nan Sheng saw Shen Qinghe walking away. Yan Changsheng was still staring unblinkingly in the direction Shen Qinghe had left, feeling a slight heaviness in his heart.


    She was certain that Yan Changsheng''s heart contained only her, but Shen Qinghe still gave her a sense of crisis. Each time she thought Shen Qinghe had no chance of turning things around, Shen Qinghe would prove her wrong.


    The last time she had achieved Foundation Establishment, Shen Qinghe, this Spirit Root-less mortal, also unexpectedly achieved Foundation Establishment, and she felt threatened.


    A few days ago, she had deliberately spread rumors about Shen Qinghe being promiscuous. Today, with just one sentence, Shen Qinghe had turned the tables, pushing her instead into the storm''s peak.


    Without removing this woman Shen Qinghe, she would never have peace. She had to find a way to permanently halt Shen Qinghe''s Cultivation Base from advancing. The most devastating method would be to take away Shen Qinghe''s "Heterodox Cultivation Manual".


    Five days later, when Yan Changsheng went to look for Nan Sheng, he found her lying in a pool of blood, her face pale as if she had breathed her last.


    He was terribly frightened and hurriedly picked up Nan Sheng, rushing to the Medicine Tower at the fastest speed. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The most competent Medicine Master Huang wasn''t there, so he had no choice but to settle for Medicine Master Li to diagnose Nan Sheng.


    Medicine Master Li was also one of Nan Sheng''s admirers and hastily attended to Nan Sheng.


    After the diagnosis, he shook his head and sighed, "The situation is not good. Shengsheng''s method of cultivation is improper¡ªthere are signs that she might go mad and become obsessed."


    Yan Changsheng''s face turned grim, "How is that possible?"


    How could Nan Sheng, a disciple of the Sword Master Tian Yan, employ improper cultivation methods?


    "Shengsheng possesses a Sword Spiritual Root, a once in a millennium Unusual Spiritual Root. The uniqueness of the Sword Spiritual Root means that if the method of cultivation is incorrect, it is easy to stray from the path. Fortunately, Shengsheng has only recently achieved Foundation Establishment. As long as we find the correct method of cultivation, she can return to the Righteous Path," said Medicine Master Li with a serious expression.


    Yan Changsheng looked at Nan Sheng who was unconscious, her face pale as snow, and his heart clenched with agony.


    "If even Master Tian Yan''s method of cultivation is not suitable for Shengsheng, what method of cultivation would be?" Yan Changsheng muttered to himself.


    Upon hearing this, Medicine Master Li''s eyes flickered slightly. He glanced at the unconscious Nan Sheng and gently persuaded, "I''ve heard that Junior Sister Qinghe has a special cultivation manual. Perhaps we could ask Junior Sister Qinghe to part with that manual. As long as we find the correct method of cultivation, Shengsheng can return to the Righteous Path. Shengsheng advanced from the early to the middle phase of her Foundation Establishment in just a few months. Such talent should not be buried, and as Junior Sister Qinghe originally lacks a Spirit Root and is of average talent, why should she keep that ''Heterodox Cultivation Manual'' for herself?"


    Yan Changsheng recalled that there was indeed such an incident.


    The last time Dongfang Wuya gave a lecture at the Juxiu Hall, he and Nan Sheng had left early. Later, he heard that Dongfang Wuya gifted Qinghe a "Heterodox Cultivation Manual".


    Although Qinghe''s cultivation did not Advance after her Foundation Establishment, judging by the changes in her appearance, the cultivation was still effective.


    Moreover, since the manual was a gift from Dongfang Wuya, it must be valuable.


    If Qinghe gained no benefit from such a good manual, why couldn''t it be given to Shengsheng?


    At that moment, Nan Sheng slowly regained consciousness and as soon as she saw Yan Changsheng, she began to sob, "Brother Changsheng, my Cultivation Base seems to have regressed. What should I do?"


    Seeing her in tears, Yan Changsheng felt a twinge of heartache.


    He embraced her tenderly, "It''s just a mishap due to improper cultivation methods. I will figure something out; don''t worry."


    He decided then¡ªhe would go ask Qinghe for the "Heterodox Cultivation Manual".

 Chapter 21: I’m the One Who Let You Down

    Chapter 21: Chapter 21: I''m the One Who Let You DownNan Sheng''s deer-like eyes flashed with a sharp edge as she hid in Yan Changsheng''s embrace, her voice choked with sobbed weakness, "If, if I never find the right method of cultivation, then what? My whole body is in pain, whatever shall I do?"


    Yan Changsheng gently patted her back and planted a kiss on the top of her head, "Don''t indulge in wild imagination, I will figure something out."


    "I know Brother Changsheng is just comforting me, even the cultivation method taught by Master didn''t work, I, I..." She couldn''t finish her sentence and started to cry again.


    Yan Changsheng saw her crying into a tearful mess and felt an unspeakable sense of heartache, spoke gently, "Qinghe has a cultivation manual that might suit you, I will go ask her for help."


    Nan Sheng''s crying abruptly stopped, and her eyes lit up, "Really?!"


    Yan Changsheng, relieved to see her finally stop crying, breathed out, "Of course it''s true, how could I possibly lie to you?"


    Nan Sheng revealed a radiant smile but then her face fell again, "Qinghe doesn''t like me, we are like water and fire, how could she possibly help me?"


    "She is always reasonable and sensible, she will surely help you. I will go talk to her, she will definitely agree, you just rest and heal, I will go to her now." Saying this, Yan Changsheng told Medicine Master Li to take good care of Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng reminded him with concern, "Brother Changsheng, you must speak kindly, if Qinghe isn''t willing to help, then nevermind, I don''t want to see her upset."


    Yan Changsheng''s heart softened, "You, you always think of others first."


    Nan Sheng met his gaze, their eyes entwined in sweet entanglement.


    From the side, Medicine Master Li watched with intense jealousy, cursing himself for not being Yan Changsheng, who had the ability to make Nan Sheng so utterly devoted.


    After leaving the Medicine Tower, Yan Changsheng headed for Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Shen Qinghe was meditating in cultivation practice when Yan Changsheng''s sudden arrival raised her suspicions.


    She asked coldly and distantly, "What brings Second Senior Brother to this place?"


    Given her relationship with Yan Changsheng, she would certainly not come to Sanbao Hall without good reason.


    "Qinghe, there''s no need for such strangeness between us. No matter what, you are still my Junior Sister, and though we couldn''t become husband and wife, we can still be friends," Yan Changsheng said amiably.


    Shen Qinghe thought to herself, who would be eager to be Yan Changsheng''s friend?


    "If Second Senior Brother has no other business, please feel free to leave," Shen Qinghe remained aloof.


    Yan Changsheng, remembering the purpose of his visit, suddenly felt that this matter would be difficult to handle. Just as Shengsheng had said, Qinghe and Shengsheng had a longstanding grudge, and with Shengsheng now showing signs of obsession after improper cultivation, it was uncertain whether Qinghe would lend a hand.


    "I''ve come to ask for your help," Yan Changsheng said, closely observing Shen Qinghe''s expression.


    Shen Qinghe remained silent. She was well aware that she should have been an early casualty in the story, and it was a stroke of luck that she had managed to cling to life. Yan Changsheng, as the male lead in the tale, had a powerful halo.


    How could such a person possibly need her help?


    She kept silent, quietly waiting for Yan Changsheng to continue.


    Seeing that Shen Qinghe didn''t respond, Yan Changsheng continued, "Shengsheng is of the Unusual Spiritual Root, specifically the Sword Spiritual Root, and there are signs that she may become obsessed due to improper cultivation methods. It''s said that you have a Secret Manual suitable for the cultivation of Unusual Spiritual Roots. I''ve come to ask if you could help with this."


    Shen Qinghe quietly watched Yan Changsheng, secretly thinking that this was the Yan Changsheng who was trapped by love. For the sake of the woman he deeply loved, he had come to her, his former fianc¨¦e whom he had abandoned, to ask for help.


    If she did not help, would he intend to steal her secret manual?


    Yan Changsheng''s gaze met Shen Qinghe''s calm, dark beautiful eyes. She said nothing, and yet, it felt like she had said everything.


    He sheepishly averted his gaze and said hoarsely, "It''s just borrowing your manual for a bit. Why must you be so stingy?"


    "The manual was a gift from Uncle Dongfang, and I cannot lend it out lightly. If you are sincere in borrowing it, why not go and ask Uncle Dongfang''s opinion first?" Shen Qinghe continued indifferently, "Since this is for Nan Sheng, surely taking an extra trip for her should be no difficult matter for you."


    Yan Changsheng could not find fault in Shen Qinghe''s words, but he felt that it was just a secret manual after all, and since the manual was already in Shen Qinghe''s hands, she should be able to make such a decision herself.


    Shen Qinghe''s deliberate difficulties were clearly because she was unwilling to lend it out.


    "Why must you make this difficult for me? The person who wronged you is me, now Nan Sheng is in trouble, even if as strangers..."


    "I have no acquaintanceship with Nan Sheng, and no obligation to help her. Moreover, it is a cultivator''s cultivation manual, when has Second Senior Brother ever seen a cultivator casually entrust their manual to another person?" Shen Qinghe impatiently finished arguing with Yan Changsheng, "I have nothing to say to Second Senior Brother, please leave!"


    Yan Changsheng did not expect Shen Qinghe to be completely unrelenting, leaving him at an impasse.


    Nan Sheng''s current situation was critical, concerning both her life and future cultivation, and he had to try using Qinghe''s manual no matter what.


    But Qinghe''s attitude was so firm, with no room for negotiation, leaving him feeling helpless.


    "Qinghe, I am the one who wronged you, and now it concerns Shengsheng''s life. You are usually kind-hearted, I hope you will reconsider..."


    "I don''t need to consider, the manual is mine, and I don''t plan to lend it to anyone. Of course, if Uncle Dongfang asked me to lend it, that would be another matter," Shen Qinghe brought up Dongfang Wuya once again, clearly pressuring Yan Changsheng.


    After all, in the book, Yan Changsheng was a man crazy in love, willing to do anything for Nan Sheng. Without using Dongfang Wuya to scare Yan Changsheng, she feared he might just forcibly take her manual.


    Yan Changsheng''s eyelids drooped, his eyes gloomy, and without further persuasion, he left the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Nan Sheng was waiting for Yan Changsheng, and upon his return, she asked eagerly, "How did it go?"


    Seeing the girl''s hopeful gaze, Yan Changsheng felt a twinge of guilt.


    Nan Sheng, reading Yan Changsheng''s evasive eyes, immediately understood things had not gone as hoped. She lowered her eyes, mustering a weak smile, "It''s okay, I''ve just established my foundation, I can slowly think of other ways..."


    No sooner had she finished speaking than her brows furrowed tightly as she suddenly clutched her chest and collapsed in pain onto the pillow.


    Yan Changsheng''s expression changed slightly as he hurriedly propped Nan Sheng up, "Shengsheng, what''s wrong?"


    Nan Sheng leaned weakly in Yan Changsheng''s arms, her lips so pale they had lost all color, looking frail and pitiable.


    Medicine Master Li entered upon hearing the commotion, and after taking Nan Sheng''s pulse, he shook his head, "Shengsheng''s situation is very critical; she needs to get a suitable cultivation manual as soon as possible."


    Yan Changsheng touched Nan Sheng''s pulse and found it indeed in disarray. Although he was not a Medicinal Master, he knew that her pulse was too chaotic, and given that she was a rare talent of a millennium, if her cultivation were to stop here, or even endanger her life, what then could be done?


    "Changsheng, we cannot delay this. Since Qinghe has a manual suitable for Shengsheng''s cultivation, why not borrow it for use? Surely Qinghe would not withhold her help out of jealousy toward Shengsheng?" Medicine Master Li said anxiously, "Qinghe always listened to you the most in the past, go talk to her again, she will agree." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 22 - 22 22 The Switcheroo

    ?Chapter 22: Chapter 22: The Switcheroo Chapter 22: Chapter 22: The Switcheroo Yan Changsheng remembered how Shen Qinghe had straightforwardly refused before, his expression solemn, ¡°Qinghe is unwilling to lend the Secret Manual.¡±


    Medicine Master Li, hearing this, was furious, ¡°How can she be so cold-blooded? It concerns a person¡¯s life, yet she turns a blind eye¡ªdo you intend to just watch her disregard human life?¡±


    Yan Changsheng was at a loss for words.


    Medicine Master Li, looking at the dying Nan Sheng, scolded harshly, ¡°You claim to love Shengsheng, yet now you can¡¯t even manage such a small matter. Shengsheng has really misjudged you!¡±


    Nan Sheng hastily defended Yan Changsheng upon hearing this, ¡°It¡¯s not like that, Brother Changsheng is also having a hard time¡­¡±


    Because she was too anxious to speak, she suddenly coughed violently, her complexion growing even paler, arousing even more pity.


    ¡°What difficulty does he have? Maybe he still has lingering feelings for Qinghe, that¡¯s why he can¡¯t even handle this small matter. Shengsheng, you¡¯ve given your heart to him entirely, but he still harbors feelings for his ex-fianc¨¦e. I feel it¡¯s unfair for you,¡± Medicine Master Li spared no mercy in mocking Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng, annoyed and distracted, didn¡¯t want to argue with Medicine Master Li anymore, only making a promise, ¡°I will definitely get my hands on the Secret Manual.¡±


    Nan Sheng felt a surge of joy.


    She knew Yan Changsheng well; he seldom made promises, but once he did, he would surely keep them.


    Therefore, she would definitely get hold of that Secret Manual in Shen Qinghe¡¯s possession, and she wanted to witness the definitive split between Yan Changsheng and Shen Qinghe!!


    Inside the Simple Residence Courtyard, Shen Qinghe originally wanted to continue her cultivation, but recalling the plot of the book, she could no longer calm her mind.


    In this stock market-themed novel, the male lead was smitten with Nan Sheng. Whatever Nan Sheng wanted, the male lead would obtain for her by any means necessary.


    Add to that Shen Zhiyao, the female antagonist who was an eyesore to Nan Sheng¡ªso any good fortune that came Shen Zhiyao¡¯s way in the book would eventually be snatched by Nan Sheng, who had a group of ¡°henchmen¡± constantly at her service.


    Since she died early in the book, there was no plot of Nan Sheng stealing her Secret Manual, but her current situation was no different from that of Shen Zhiyao in the book.


    As one of Nan Sheng¡¯s subordinates, Yan Changsheng would definitely obtain the ¡°Heterodox Cultivation Manual¡± for her, by any means necessary.


    With her inadequate cultivation base, she had to take precautions in advance; otherwise, she could only wait for her demise.


    Even if it meant destroying the Secret Manual, she couldn¡¯t hand it over to Nan Sheng.


    At this moment she recalled something from the book: Nan Sheng indeed obtained a cultivation manual suitable for her, whose original owner was none other than Dongfang Wuya. However, it wasn¡¯t Dongfang Wuya who actively handed the manual to Nan Sheng.


    Because of that Secret Manual, Nan Sheng¡¯s cultivation base advanced by leaps and bounds. Within just a few hundred years, she became the foremost female sword cultivator on the Northern Wasteland Continent.


    Now that Nan Sheng was suddenly eyeing her Secret Manual, it was quite similar to the plot direction in the book. But since she could change her fate of dying early, she was determined to alter the subsequent course of events as well.


    She took out the Secret Manual and carefully examined its content, when suddenly, she thought of a cunning plan to replace one thing with another.


    Without notifying anyone, she then left the Simple Residence Courtyard and quietly left the Sky Pole Sect.


    That night, a figure stealthily entered the Simple Residence Courtyard. The person was dressed in black with a masked face, only revealing a pair of deep eyes.


    Upon entering Shen Qinghe¡¯s boudoir, the black-clothed person hesitated, but eventually steeled their resolve. However, upon seeing the empty room, their brows knit slightly in consternation.


    They searched throughout the Simple Residence Courtyard and still did not find Shen Qinghe. Although the chances seemed slim, they searched both inside and out and didn¡¯t find a trace of the Secret Manual.


    The man tore off his mask, revealing himself to be Yan Changsheng.


    He had originally planned to steal the Secret Manual, but since Shen Qinghe was nowhere to be found, his plan had to be put on hold.


    He wondered where Shen Qinghe could have gone in the dead of night; surely she hadn¡¯t gone off to meet with some other male cultivator in private.


    He waited until dawn, but still Shen Qinghe did not return.


    Nan Sheng, on the other hand, kept watch near the Simple Residence Courtyard all night long.


    She knew Yan Changsheng loved her, and since Yan Changsheng had promised to give her the Secret Manual, he would definitely act. Sure enough, she saw with her own eyes Yan Changsheng entering the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    She had thought she¡¯d soon have the cultivation manual in her hands, but instead she ended up waiting the entire night, only to see Yan Changsheng come out of the Simple Residence Courtyard at dawn.


    She was both jealous and resentful, thinking that Yan Changsheng had spent the whole night alone with Shen Qinghe at the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    She also remembered the night of last year¡¯s Mid-Autumn Festival when Yan Changsheng preferred to believe Shen Qinghe instead of her, giving her the cold shoulder. She was so heartbroken and upset that she approached Xiao Chen in a fit of pique, hoping to make Yan Changsheng taste the bitterness of jealousy.


    Now that Yan Changsheng had spent a whole night alone with Shen Qinghe, could it be that he still harbored feelings for her?


    She returned to Medicine Peak quietly, waiting for Yan Changsheng to come to her.


    But that wait lasted until evening and still there was no sign of Yan Changsheng. She felt a sinking feeling in her heart, suspecting that Yan Changsheng had gone back to the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Yan Changsheng had indeed gone back to the Simple Residence Courtyard. Since he hadn¡¯t gotten the Secret Manual, he didn¡¯t dare to face Nan Sheng. And thinking of her serious injury, he decided to go back to the Simple Residence Courtyard to lie in wait again.


    This wait turned out to be yet another overnight vigil, and Nan Sheng too spent another night waiting outside the courtyard.


    Although Nan Sheng knew that Yan Changsheng had stayed with Shen Qinghe alone for two nights because of the Secret Manual, she still felt jealous and envious.


    After waiting for Yan Changsheng for three days without seeing him, she decided to leave Medicine Peak and went to Spring Breeze Pavilion to find Xiao Chen.


    If Yan Changsheng could spend several nights alone with Shen Qinghe, she could also spend a whole night alone with Xiao Chen.


    When Xiao Chen saw Nan Sheng, he didn¡¯t send her away, but he wasn¡¯t particularly enthusiastic either. Even when she didn¡¯t leave until late into the night and said she wanted to stay overnight at Spring Breeze Pavilion, he remained indifferent. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He couldn¡¯t deny his fondness for Nan Sheng; it felt like destiny. Even from the first glance, he felt that his entanglement with Nan Sheng would be profound.


    He didn¡¯t reject Nan Sheng. In fact, he even hoped that something might happen between them¡ªa sentiment he had not experienced in many years and one that was within his control.


    Nan Sheng was preferable to Shen Qinghe; every time he saw Shen Qinghe, he felt that both his emotions and the situation were beyond his control, like the time he had an uncontrollable thought of killing Shen Qinghe¡­


    Nan Sheng came to find Xiao Chen originally to get back at Yan Changsheng, but the moment she laid eyes on Xiao Chen¡¯s ascetic and refined handsome face, her heartbeat became erratic.


    At that moment, Xiao Chen¡¯s eyes were dark and brooding, as if hiding a beast within, and this made him seem especially alluring to her.


    She liked how Yan Changsheng was infatuated with her, losing control for her, and she also wanted to see Xiao Chen one day losing control and falling for her.


    Her heartbeat quickened uncontrollably as she drew closer to Xiao Chen, exhaling softly by his lips, ¡°Brother Xiao, what are you thinking about?¡±


    Xiao Chen had just been preoccupied with the frightened look in Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes when she saw him, but as he came to his senses, he met Nan Sheng¡¯s shy gaze.

 Chapter 23 - 23 23 Qinghe Dont Blame Me

    ?Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Qinghe, Don¡¯t Blame Me Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Qinghe, Don¡¯t Blame Me Their gazes tangled like a spider¡¯s web, wrapping around each other until Nan Sheng took the initiative and pressed her lips against Xiao Chen¡¯s.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s heartbeat missed a beat, and suddenly he gripped Nan Sheng¡¯s slender waist fiercely, his voice husky, ¡°Weren¡¯t you injured? Haven¡¯t you got Changsheng, and you still dare to seduce me?¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s face blushed to crimson, her body going soft, all her sensations focused on the hand Xiao Chen had placed on her waist.


    She had to admit, Xiao Chen had some bad boy traits that fascinated her even more than Yan Changsheng did. She couldn¡¯t just hang herself on one tree. Xiao Chen¡¯s looks, physique, and temperament suited her taste perfectly. Why not take the opportunity to snatch both his body and heart? To make this man completely fall under her skirts?


    Resolved, she intended to lean into Xiao Chen¡¯s embrace, but unexpectedly, he rudely pushed her away, ¡°I have no interest in sleeping with my junior brother¡¯s woman!¡±


    Nan Sheng had not expected Xiao Chen to be so blunt; tears quickly gathered in her eyes. As Xiao Chen was about to leave, she threw caution to the wind and lunged forward, clinging to his waist, ¡°Sheng¡¯er loves Brother Xiao, truly, I really like Brother Xiao. Can Brother Xiao take me, please?¡±


    Now aware of the world of adults, she knew how to arouse a man¡¯s desire and tried her best to hook Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen, in the prime of his youth, also possessed self-control and reason. Although Nan Sheng quickly ignited his passion, he still caught her wrists and pushed her away.


    Nan Sheng fell to the ground, her clothes disheveled, unable to believe that Xiao Chen could still push her away after she made such a direct advance.


    Xiao Chen turned his gaze to Nan Sheng and met her tear-filled eyes.


    His heart stirred slightly; such a Nan Sheng, like a seductress, was indeed bewitching. It was no wonder Yan Changsheng was enamored with this woman.


    He averted his gaze and spoke indifferently, ¡°Sheng¡¯er, you and Changsheng are a pair. I can¡¯t come between you and Changsheng¡­¡±


    ¡°Brother Xiao clearly likes me too. I, I won¡¯t let Changsheng know.¡±


    The moment Nan Sheng¡¯s words fell, she heard Xiao Chen scoff with derision, ¡°Does Changsheng know how flirtatious you are?¡±


    He did like Nan Sheng¡¯s face, and her body too. After all, he felt attracted to her the first time he saw her.


    But that didn¡¯t mean he would get involved with Nan Sheng, knowing she was with Yan Changsheng. No matter how tempting Nan Sheng was, she wasn¡¯t Shen Qinghe¡­


    Realizing his thoughts had drifted to Shen Qinghe again, Xiao Chen scowled deeply and walked away without looking back.


    Nan Sheng had not expected that despite her proactive seduction, Xiao Chen would still not want her, an unprecedented occurrence.


    She knew she possessed a kind of magic, it seemed every man who saw her was drawn to her. Long before meeting Yan Changsheng, countless men had shown interest in her.


    Her peculiar situation seemed to match what people called a Girl of Destiny. Whether in fate with immortals or with men, she was always successful.


    Xiao Chen was the only man who could resist her allure and still retain his reason to push her away.


    In that moment, her determination strengthened; one day, she would make Xiao Chen madly infatuated with her, her utterly devoted subordinate.


    The next morning, news of Nan Sheng¡¯s stay at the Spring Breeze Pavilion spread throughout the entire sect, everyone saying that Xiao Chen¡¯s chastity had been taken by Nan Sheng.


    When Xiao Chen himself heard this news, remembering the previous rumors, he suspected that this was yet another drama orchestrated by Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng, despite having a delicate and fragile face like a small white flower, had an enchantingly curvaceous body and a wicked heart. Such a bad woman was actually to his taste.


    However, the fact that Nan Sheng schemed against him always left him displeased.


    He wondered if Shen Qinghe would be upset upon hearing this news?


    Realizing he was thinking of Shen Qinghe again, he felt a sink in his heart. He had always been very self-disciplined, liking everything to be under his control. But ever since Shen Qinghe caught his eye, he found that she could easily affect his mood.


    He did not like this phenomenon.


    Meanwhile, Yan Changsheng also heard about it. He had been waiting at Simple Residence Courtyard for Shen Qinghe¡¯s return these past few days. Nan Sheng, however, despite being injured, still went to seduce Xiao Chen.


    Jealous and resentful, he hurried to Medicine Peak and, upon seeing Nan Sheng¡¯s pale face, rushed to the bedside to question her, ¡°Did you stay at the Spring Breeze Pavilion last night? What did Big Senior Brother do to you?¡±


    Nan Sheng liked the sight of Yan Changsheng being jealous. Her eyelids drooped, and tears fell drop by drop as she said, ¡°Just because you can stay at Simple Residence Courtyard, am I not allowed to spend the night in Brother Xiao¡¯s room?¡±


    Yan Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief at her words. He stepped forward to embrace Nan Sheng, ¡°Silly girl, Qinghe was not at Simple Residence Courtyard these past days, and I didn¡¯t get the Secret Manual. I was afraid you¡¯d be disappointed, which is why I didn¡¯t come to you. Don¡¯t use this method to retaliate against me in the future. My heart and eyes only have you; where is there room for other women?¡±


    Nan Sheng felt a secret joy inside, her lips curved in a smile, ¡°You¡¯re not lying to me?¡±


    Seeing her look triumphant, Yan Changsheng was moved and kissed her fiercely.


    Nan Sheng, who had faced a setback at Xiao Chen¡¯s last night, now found compensation in Yan Changsheng. She responded to his kiss passionately, and soon both were disheveled until Medicine Master Li¡¯s light cough was heard outside, and Nan Sheng pushed Yan Changsheng away, pouting, ¡°Brother Changsheng, you are so bad.¡±


    Yan Changsheng loved her shy look, kissing her lightly and intermittently as the atmosphere in the room turned romantic once again.


    On the other hand, Shen Qinghe, after disappearing for eight days, returned to Sky Pole Sect as night fell.


    The moment she entered the sect, she heard about Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen¡¯s romantic escapade, which didn¡¯t surprise her in the slightest. After all, Nan Sheng was a man-magnet, and it had already taken her quite some time to conquest Xiao Chen.


    She entered Simple Residence Courtyard, made a delicious meal, ate her fill, and then waited for Yan Changsheng to show up.


    Yan Changsheng was indeed paying attention to the happenings at Simple Residence Courtyard. Knowing Shen Qinghe had returned, he transformed into the masked man in black and snuck into Simple Residence Courtyard after Zi Hour had passed.


    Shen Qinghe heard the noise and leapt from the bed, ¡°Who¡¯s there?!¡±


    Yan Changsheng flashed by and was instantly in front of Shen Qinghe, meeting her clear eyes.


    There was a moment of hesitation, but thinking of Nan Sheng waiting for the Secret Manual, he quickly made his move on Shen Qinghe. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With a Cultivation Base of the Nascent Soul Stage, and Shen Qinghe just having reached the Foundation Establishment, it was a completely one-sided overpowering. Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t even utter a second sentence before she was pushed down onto the bed by Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng looked at the unconscious Shen Qinghe for a long while before whispering, ¡°I had no choice. Qinghe, don¡¯t blame me.¡±


    He swiftly searched through Shen Qinghe¡¯s Qiankun Bag, finding almost no treasures inside, just some bottles and jars, and a greenish egg.


    There was also an old book with yellowed pages. The cover revealed the title, ¡°Heterodox Cultivation Manual.¡±

 Chapter 24 - 24 24 Public Confrontation

    ?Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Public Confrontation Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Public Confrontation Yan Changsheng quickly flipped through a few pages and confirmed that this was indeed the secret manual he was looking for.


    As long as Nan Sheng used this manual for her cultivation, and memorized all of its contents, she could return it to Shen Qinghe later. Borrowing and returning was no big deal.


    Shen Qinghe woke up early the next morning, and the first thing she did was check her Qiankun Bag. She was not at all surprised to find the manual missing.


    Although Yan Changsheng had worn a mask last night, she recognized him the moment she saw his eyes.


    To steal if one cannot borrow, such despicable shamelessness!


    Collecting her thoughts, she ran out of the Simple Residence Courtyard with disheveled hair and dirtied face, heading towards the Shaonian Tower where Yan Changsheng resided.


    It just so happened that Nan Sheng had stayed at the Shaonian Tower last night, having obtained the secret manual she wanted. In her joy, she enthusiastically offered herself to Yan Changsheng.


    Both in the prime of their youth, with Nan Sheng actively seducing him, they naturally engaged in a wild, passionate night until dawn.


    Just as the two were about to rest, they heard Shen Qinghe¡¯s furious roar outside: ¡°Yan Changsheng, I know you stole my manual, give it back to me!¡±


    Yan Changsheng was startled and instinctively looked at Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng timidly hid in his embrace, shaking: ¡°Brother Changsheng, what, what should we do?¡±


    Does Shen Qinghe have no shame, creating a ruckus at the Shaonian Tower this early in the morning? Did she think anyone would believe her?


    Yan Changsheng kissed her forehead: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take care of her.¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s delicate hand clutched his, pleading softly, ¡°She¡¯s quite pitiful. Should we, should we give her the manual back?¡±


    ¡°Impossible, not until you¡¯ve memorized all its contents. We are merely borrowing her manual, not keeping it. Besides, she has no evidence. She can do nothing to us.¡± Yan Changsheng quickly dressed, ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯ll handle it.¡±


    Nan Sheng watched Yan Changsheng walk away, emotionless. She took out the manual and flipped through it, then sneered coldly.


    Now that the manual was in her possession, it was hers to keep. How could she possibly return it to Shen Qinghe?


    Even if the manual was to be destroyed, she wouldn¡¯t hand it back to Shen Qinghe.


    The incident of Shen Qinghe causing a scene at the Shaonian Tower quickly spread throughout the sect, attracting many cultivators. Shen Zhiyao also rushed to the scene outside the tower.


    When she arrived, she witnessed the scene of Shen Qinghe disheveled and accusing Yan Changsheng.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s face was pale, her cheeks stained with tears, looking so fragile as if she could faint at any moment.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s heart tightened, and she stepped forward to support her: ¡°What happened?¡±


    While crying, Shen Qinghe recounted the events of the night.


    ¡°Even though the Second Senior Brother appeared with a masked face, I recognized him. Ten days ago, he came to me asking to borrow the manual for Nan Sheng. But how could I carelessly lend out Mr. Wuya¡¯s gift to anyone? I did not agree at that time, but today at Zi Hour, he stole my manual¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s face turned green with anger, and she shouted furiously, ¡°Yan Changsheng, get out here now!!¡±


    Yan Changsheng knew he was at fault; he was actually in the courtyard, and upon hearing Shen Qinghe¡¯s accusations, for a moment he didn¡¯t know how to face Qinghe.


    Forced by Shen Zhiyao¡¯s roar that resembled the roar of a lioness from the east of the river, he had no choice but to come out and face Shen Qinghe.


    He steadied his spirit before stepping out of the Side Courtyard, and immediately his gaze fell upon Shen Qinghe, who was as pale as paper.


    For a moment, his heart was in turmoil, yet things had come to this point, and he could not admit that it was he who had stolen her Secret Manual.


    The onlookers became more numerous, their strange gazes fixing on Yan Changsheng¡¯s face. Unknown to him, Xiao Chen had also arrived.


    Shen Zhiyao charged up to Yan Changsheng, grabbed his collar, and demanded, ¡°Not satisfied with toying with Qinghe and then abandoning her, you even want to cut off her path to immortality? That Secret Manual was a gift from Mr. Wuya to Qinghe, how can you have the face to snatch it away? Did Qinghe desecrate your family¡¯s ancestral grave? Why would you treat her like this!¡±


    Yan Changsheng glanced at Shen Qinghe, her eyes brimming with tears, and said in a hoarse voice, ¡°It wasn¡¯t me!¡±


    ¡°How could it not be you? You said that Nan Sheng had gone mad and become obsessed during her cultivation and needed my ¡®Heterodox Cultivation Manual¡¯ to help her. I refused, and you, taking advantage of your higher cultivation base, forcibly took it.¡± Shen Qinghe cried with reddened eyes, tears continuously falling, ¡°I even called you Second Senior Brother, my father once treated you like his own son, and this is how you repay his kindness, without discernment of right and wrong, for the sake of Nan Sheng you even discard all decency and propriety?!¡±


    Yan Changsheng was at a loss for words and suddenly couldn¡¯t respond.


    If he hadn¡¯t done this, he could argue back with confidence, but indeed, it was he who had taken Qinghe¡¯s Secret Manual, which was an undeniable fact, leaving him with no room for defense.


    Noting Yan Changsheng¡¯s guilty conscience, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s heart turned cold as iron, ¡°You can¡¯t refute, can you? Second Senior Brother, it¡¯s not just Nan Sheng who needs to cultivate. Qinghe¡¯s situation is also very special, you can¡¯t just favor Nan Sheng¡­¡±


    Before Shen Zhiyao could finish speaking, Nan Sheng suddenly appeared, interrupting Shen Zhiyao, ¡°It¡¯s Qinghe who is falsely accusing me. She claimed that I had gone mad and become obsessed in my cultivation and that I needed her cultivation manual. But a simple check by a Medicinal Master will prove that I haven¡¯t gone mad and become obsessed, revealing who the liar truly is. I conduct myself with integrity and sit upright, fearing no one casting dirt on me!¡±


    Her gaze fell on Shen Qinghe¡¯s face, and she played the victim again, ¡°I know Brother Changsheng has wronged you, but he agreed to the engagement with you only because Elder Shen coerced him. He doesn¡¯t love you¡ªwhat¡¯s the point in clinging to him? Petty squabbles are one thing, but now you go as far as to slander Brother Changsheng. He might tolerate you, but I will not.¡±


    Her stunning beauty and righteous indignation weakened the hearts of all male cultivators present.


    Many cultivators now looked at Shen Qinghe with unusual eyes, and a good portion of them believed it was Shen Qinghe who had maligned Yan Changsheng.


    Shen Qinghe just silently wept, turning into a figure of tears, leading some to feel that she did not seem the type to cause trouble without reason.


    After all, they had watched Shen Qinghe grow up; this young girl was always known to be considerate and kind-hearted, so how could she baselessly malign Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng?


    Soon a Medicinal Master arrived and examined Nan Sheng¡¯s condition, confirming that she showed no symptoms of having gone mad and become obsessed.


    With the results of the examination out, Yan Changsheng¡¯s gaze fell upon Nan Sheng¡¯s face, his heart filled with a complicated mix of feelings.


    If Shengsheng hadn¡¯t gone mad and become obsessed, then why did she insist on borrowing Qinghe¡¯s cultivation manual?


    Nan Sheng, unaware of Yan Changsheng¡¯s unease, leisurely looked at Shen Qinghe, ¡°I haven¡¯t gone mad and become obsessed, which only proves that you are slandering me and Brother Changsheng. What more do you have to say now?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple¡ªbecause you lied to Yan Changsheng. You pretended to have gone mad and become obsessed, and you tricked Yan Changsheng into stealing my Secret Manual. The one who stole my fianc¨¦ was you, and now you even dare to sling mud at me. Do you think I¡¯m an easy target?¡± Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes were brimming with tears, her lips quivering as she looked towards Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng, feeling guilty, avoided Shen Qinghe¡¯s gaze¡­


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 Chapter 25 - 25 25 I Want to Kill Nan Sheng

    ?Chapter 25: Chapter 25: I Want to Kill Nan Sheng! Chapter 25: Chapter 25: I Want to Kill Nan Sheng! Shen Qinghe did not expect Yan Changsheng to stand up and speak for her, her irony tinged with a smirk, ¡°You are so brazen because you are convinced I have no evidence. Nan Sheng, do you dare make a sworn oath before everyone?¡±


    Nan Sheng sneered back, ¡°You¡¯re being utterly unreasonable!¡±


    ¡°Do you dare to curse yourself and say if you stole my secret manual, you will be struck down by karmic retribution and go mad and become obsessed?¡± Shen Qinghe pressed forward toward Nan Sheng, her gaze as fiery as flames.


    Nan Sheng took an involuntary step back, her guilt avoiding Shen Qinghe¡¯s burning stare.


    Shen Qinghe let out a cold laugh, ¡°It seems you are indeed guilty and dare not make the oath¡­¡±


    ¡°Who says I don¡¯t dare? I swear here and now, if I stole your secret manual, I will certainly go mad and become obsessed!¡± Nan Sheng, provoked by Shen Qinghe, retorted angrily.


    After all, she wasn¡¯t the one who had stolen Shen Qinghe¡¯s secret manual. Why would she fear making the oath?


    ¡°Remember your oath today, I¡¯ll be waiting for the day you descend into madness and obsession!¡±


    Having said that, Shen Qinghe grabbed Shen Zhiyao¡¯s hand, straightened her spine, and walked out of the encirclement of people.


    Xiao Chen, watching Shen Qinghe¡¯s departing figure, inexplicably believed her claims to be true.


    In his view, Shen Qinghe¡¯s character was more reliable than that of Nan Sheng.


    Yan Changsheng had been so enthralled by Nan Sheng that even injuring his Master was within his capabilities, then what else was he not capable of doing?


    Apart from Xiao Chen, everyone present sided with Nan Sheng, thinking Shen Qinghe was trying to smear Nan Sheng.


    Once the excitement was over, everyone dispersed on their own.


    Yan Changsheng silently folded back to the Side Courtyard, Nan Sheng noticing at a glance that he was angry.


    She hurried after him, coquettishly saying, ¡°Brother Changsheng¡­¡±


    Yan Changsheng suddenly turned to look at her, questioning coldly, ¡°You lying to me about becoming obsessed was a deception?!¡±


    Nan Sheng revealed her prepared story, ¡°Nonsense! I was indeed obsessed at the beginning, but Medicine Master Li is skilled in his arts and cured me¡ª¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re lying! Do you think being obsessed is so easily cured? Even Uncle Huang¡¯s medical skills couldn¡¯t manage it, let alone Medicine Master Li?¡± Yan Changsheng¡¯s voice paused, and he instantly understood, ¡°It seems Medicine Master Li has colluded with you to deceive me; I can¡¯t believe I trusted you unquestioningly.¡±


    He thought Nan Sheng was in mortal danger, and out of fear that her condition might worsen, he had acted against his better judgement and snatched the secret manual from Qinghe¡¯s hands.


    How could he have known that the woman he loved and trusted the most would use him, deceive him, and leave him in such an embarrassing situation?


    Although he didn¡¯t consider himself a good person, he had never done anything truly malicious, yet he had, for Nan Sheng, not only injured his Master but also called off his engagement with Qinghe. Now he had even stooped to the low act of stealing Qinghe¡¯s secret manual.


    Nan Sheng professed her love for him at every turn, was her love simply using him to steal Qinghe¡¯s secret manual?


    If one day he were to become of no use to her, would Nan Sheng still love him? S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Since her encounter with Yan Changsheng, Nan Sheng had never seen such a cold gaze in his eyes. Not even on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival last year had he shown such a chilling look.


    This Yan Changsheng looked very strange, making her heart tremble.


    She bit her lower lip lightly, her doe-like eyes rapidly filling with tears as she said hoarsely, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I, I¡­¡±


    As she spoke, she suddenly burst into tears, ¡°Wah¡ª It¡¯s all because Brother Changsheng is too outstanding. Everyone says Brother Changsheng is naturally intelligent, the most powerful cultivator in the Sky Pole Sect after Mr. Wuya. Brother Changsheng has a profound cultivation base, while I have just established my foundation. To catch up with Brother Changsheng as quickly as possible in terms of cultivation, I, I only¡­¡±


    She threw herself into Yan Changsheng¡¯s arms, pressing her delicate body tightly against his, ¡°Brother Changsheng can punish me however he wants, but he can¡¯t abandon me. I truly realize my mistake, I do.¡±


    Yan Changsheng felt a fire lit within him by the girl in his arms. He was both angry and anxious, about to push her away, but she kissed him urgently.


    Anger mixed with desire, he quickly lost reason and threw Nan Sheng onto the bed.


    Afterward, Nan Sheng made great efforts to appease Yan Changsheng. She knew how to dissipate this man¡¯s anger. Handling him wasn¡¯t difficult at all, after all, he loved her so much, as well as her body.


    Compared to the heated entanglements in the Shaonian Tower, the Simple Residence Courtyard was much quieter.


    Shen Qinghe felt a bit uneasy seeing Shen Zhiyao being too quiet, ¡°Elder sister, don¡¯t be angry¡­¡±


    Shen Zhiyao wiped her face and finally said hoarsely after a while, ¡°I want to kill Nan Sheng!¡±


    Elder Shen lay unconscious from his wounds. Qinghe¡¯s betrothed had been stolen by Nan Sheng, and now even Qinghe¡¯s secret manual had been snatched away by Nan Sheng. She couldn¡¯t just do nothing.


    Shen Qinghe was startled for a moment.


    No wonder her sister was so quiet, she was pondering over this matter.


    Originally, she didn¡¯t want Shen Zhiyao to get involved in these troubles, but Shen Zhiyao was impulsive and really might go kill Nan Sheng. If Nan Sheng got hurt, Shen Zhiyao would be the one to suffer since her fate in the book was not a good one.


    After only a moment¡¯s hesitation, she decided to tell Shen Zhiyao the truth, ¡°I have something to tell sister in a bit, but sister must promise me that no one else can know about this.¡±


    Seeing how serious Shen Qinghe was, Shen Zhiyao immediately agreed.


    Shen Qinghe then recounted the specifics of the incident and finally revealed the key point, ¡°The secret manual given to me by Mr. Wuya, I hid it. The one that Yan Changsheng took is a fake. If Nan Sheng really practices according to that manual, there¡¯s a high chance she will go mad and become obsessed. Currently, everything is under my control; elder sister doesn¡¯t need to touch Nan Sheng. One day, she will reap her own consequences.¡±


    The secret manual taken by Nan Sheng was a creation of her own, with mental methods suitable for orthodox cultivators in the beginning, but those toward the end were suited for Demon Cultivators. As a Sword Cultivator with pure Daoist Magic, if Nan Sheng practiced the mental methods of a Demon Cultivator, she would inevitably go mad and become obsessed one day.


    Shen Zhiyao was astounded, sizing up Shen Qinghe in amazement, ¡°Qinghe, you are so clever!¡±


    If it were her, she would have taken direct action against Nan Sheng.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s expression turned slightly embarrassed, ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m clever, I just thought of a way to protect myself. Sister, you mustn¡¯t act recklessly when you encounter problems¡ªyou won¡¯t gain any benefits that way. Sister mustn¡¯t underestimate Nan Sheng just because her cultivation base is low now. She is the Girl of Destiny. Not only is she protected by our Second Senior Brother, but Big Senior Brother is also enthralled by her. If sister really harmed Nan Sheng, both Big Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother wouldn¡¯t let sister off. Father is already unconscious; sister can¡¯t afford to have any more trouble. We¡¯re not strong enough yet; Sky Pole Sect is a place where the strong are revered. Only if we cultivate well and become strong will we have the right to speak. What do you think, sister?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao thought it made sense.


    Just like how Qinghe¡¯s secret manual was easily snatched away by Yan Changsheng, it was all because his cultivation base was much higher than Qinghe¡¯s.


    Even if they wanted to deal with Nan Sheng, they could only take action once their cultivation bases were sufficiently profound.


    ¡°Alright, I understand,¡± Shen Zhiyao pinched Shen Qinghe¡¯s face, feeling emotional, ¡°You¡¯ve grown up and become capable, little girl.¡±

 Chapter 26 - 26 26 Love Him to the Bone

    ?Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Love Him to the Bone Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Love Him to the Bone ¡°Elder sister, would you like to move into Simple Residence Courtyard and live with me for the time being?¡± Shen Qinghe seized the opportunity to present her plan.


    In the book, their entire family served as stepping stones for Nan Sheng, each of them meeting a bad end. The recent incident of Nan Sheng stealing the Secret Manual had been a warning bell for her.


    Shen Zhiyao was innocent by nature, and in terms of cunning, she could never be Nan Sheng¡¯s match. The safest approach was for the sisters to live together and look out for each other.


    If it had been before, Shen Zhiyao would certainly have been reluctant to live with Shen Qinghe, since she wanted to pursue Xiao Chen and take his virginity. But now, her obsession with Xiao Chen wasn¡¯t as deep, and her sister¡¯s safety took precedence.


    She readily agreed, ¡°No problem, starting from today, I will stay in the Simple Residence Courtyard to protect you!¡±


    Shen Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief, ¡°That¡¯s great, with elder sister here, no one will be able to bully me anymore.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao smiled broadly, showing all her teeth as she put her arm around Shen Qinghe¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with me here, even Yan Changsheng wouldn¡¯t dare to cause you trouble.¡±


    Shen Qinghe nodded repeatedly, and in this way, Shen Zhiyao stayed at the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    However, she didn¡¯t expect that this night, while she and Shen Zhiyao were in the midst of dinner, Dongfang Wuya suddenly appeared.


    Upon seeing Dongfang Wuya, Shen Zhiyao immediately stood up.


    She saw that Shen Qinghe was still foolishly sitting there unmoving, and gave her a hard kick.


    Only then did Shen Qinghe stand up.


    Dongfang Wuya, seeing a table with five dishes and one soup, neatly balanced between meat and vegetables, frowned slightly, ¡°You have achieved Foundation Establishment, why do you still need to eat?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was staring blankly at Dongfang Wuya¡¯s long legs, wondering why this important figure had suddenly arrived, and was a bit distracted.


    Shen Zhiyao, though somewhat blunt, could tell Dongfang Wuya was speaking to Shen Qinghe.


    She pinched Shen Qinghe hard to prompt her to respond.


    Just as Shen Qinghe was about to speak, she saw Dongfang Wuya sit down at the dining table as a matter of course. He casually picked up the chopsticks she had used and grabbed a piece of braised pork, throwing it into his mouth.


    Shen Zhiyao: ¡­


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    Shen Zhiyao blinked and looked at Shen Qinghe suspiciously, silently asking what was going on.


    Shen Qinghe shook her head confusedly at her, indicating she didn¡¯t know either.


    It took a while for her to remember those were the chopsticks she had used, and just as she was about to remind him, she saw Dongfang Wuya eat a piece of braised pork, then pick up other dishes as well.


    What left her speechless was that Dongfang Wuya had just been questioning why she needed to eat, yet not only had he taken her chopsticks, but he also finished all the remaining dishes.


    After finishing his meal, Dongfang Wuya commented indifferently, ¡°The flavor is passable.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao inwardly criticized, the flavor being ¡°passable¡± didn¡¯t stop him from eating everything, if it had tasted even better, would Mr. Wuya end up swallowing the plates too?


    Although Qinghe¡¯s Cultivation Base wasn¡¯t impressive, she excelled in cooking skills, and the food she made was delicious. It was a rare treat for her, only for Mr. Wuya to monopolize the meal.


    She pinched Shen Qinghe¡¯s arm hard, signaling her to attend to the distinguished guest.


    But Shen Qinghe was like a block of wood, stuck in place. So, deciding to take action herself, she pushed Qinghe forward. This push nearly sent Qinghe stumbling in front of Dongfang Wuya.


    Dongfang Wuya, noticing Shen Qinghe standing foolishly before him and remembering she was one of his admirers, suddenly felt at risk of compromising his virtue.


    He extended a long finger, lightly tapped Shen Qinghe¡¯s smooth forehead, and commanded calmly, ¡°Stay further away from this lord.¡±


    Shen Qinghe immediately took two steps back and asked curiously, ¡°Uncle Master, have you come to see me for a reason?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya recalled his purpose for this visit and went straight to the point, ¡°The Secret Manual that this lord gave you, has it been stolen by Yan Changsheng?¡±


    Shen Qinghe hadn¡¯t expected Dongfang Wuya to also be aware of the matter, so she meticulously explained the events.


    After listening quietly, Dongfang Wuya leaned in close to Shen Qinghe and patted her head, ¡°Not bad, although your cultivation base is lacking, you¡¯re not too foolish.¡±


    Shen Qinghe stood stiffly in place, not daring to move.


    She felt that Mr. Wuya probably treated her as a junior, which was why he made such an affectionate gesture.


    Shen Zhiyao stood to the side with a mocking smile, speculating that there was something going on, Mr. Wuya must have taken a liking to Qinghe.


    Just then, Dongfang Wuya looked towards her as if to ask ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao restrained her smile and turned to walk into the courtyard, then she felt it was absurd. She was Qinghe¡¯s elder sister, not an outsider; why should she be the one to leave?


    But thinking of Dongfang Wuya¡¯s face, she felt that giving Qinghe and Mr. Wuya a chance to be alone might perhaps someday lead to Mr. Wuya becoming her brother-in-law.


    Once Shen Zhiyao left, Shen Qinghe felt even more uneasy. Seeing that Dongfang Wuya showed no sign of leaving, she cautiously asked, ¡°Is there anything else Master Uncle wishes to instruct?¡±


    Only then did Dongfang Wuya realize his hand was still on Shen Qinghe¡¯s head. He immediately withdrew it, and spoke earnestly, ¡°You¡¯ve just reached Foundation Establishment, you must cultivate diligently in the future, and not be delayed by love.¡±


    Shen Qinghe quickly nodded, thinking to herself that he had said these words before, hadn¡¯t he? She had no intention of falling in love, only wanting to focus on her cultivation.


    ¡°Your constitution is quite unique. Don¡¯t rush for quick results, proceed in a systematic manner, and don¡¯t let rumors trouble you. As for those who compare you with Nan Sheng, pay no mind to them. Even if your talent is somewhat inferior, as long as you cultivate diligently, you won¡¯t be inferior to anyone else, and naturally, you won¡¯t be inferior to Nan Sheng either,¡± Dongfang Wuya said earnestly.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart felt warm as she looked into Dongfang Wuya¡¯s bright eyes like shining flames, ¡°I will surely cultivate diligently, not disappointing Master Uncle!¡±


    Everyone said that Mr. Wuya was aloof, but she thought he was the kindest person she had ever met.


    Dongfang Wuya met Shen Qinghe¡¯s fiery gaze, his brow furrowing slightly.


    This girl was unable to conceal her adoration for him, and he should avoid seeing her too often.


    ¡°You should cultivate diligently for yourself, not for me, or anyone else, do you understand?¡± he said sternly.


    ¡°What Master Uncle says is right!¡± Shen Qinghe responded firmly.


    Being this close, she saw the man¡¯s face, as cold as jade. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Though he appeared distant and solemn, a pair of affectionate, peach-blossom eyes made him seem flirtatious.


    Feeling guilty, she looked down, but her gaze accidentally fell on the man¡¯s attractive Adam¡¯s apple.


    For a moment, her breath slowed, and she suddenly understood why he had so many admirers.


    Indeed, such peerless beauty was irresistible, and she had not been spared either.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s gaze on his throat, Dongfang Wuya¡¯s handsome face darkened, ¡°I¡¯ve said so much to you, have you listened to even one word?!¡±


    He had told her not to be delayed by love, but there she was, looking like a lovestruck girl. Did she not wish to cultivate properly, intending to seduce him instead?


    Shen Qinghe looked bewilderedly at Dongfang Wuya, not understanding why he was angry.


    She had listened, indeed, she had taken his admonishments to heart.


    Seeing her look at him with such an infatuated gaze, Dongfang Wuya felt somewhat powerless, ¡°Forget it, take these.¡±


    He shouldn¡¯t have come this time. Seeing her infatuated and shy demeanor, he feared she was already deeply in love with him.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Mr. Wuya: Is this self-sabotage or what?

 Chapter 27 - 27 27 Become Completely Unrecognizable

    ?Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Become Completely Unrecognizable Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Become Completely Unrecognizable Shen Qinghe hurriedly took the pile of elixir bottles, and when she looked up again, Dongfang Wuya¡¯s figure was no longer visible in the room.


    As soon as Dongfang Wuya left, Shen Zhiyao excitedly ran in and said to Shen Qinghe, ¡°I bet that Mr. Wuya must have fallen for you!¡±


    Seeing the heap of elixir bottles in Shen Qinghe¡¯s hands, she curiously took one and opened it. Catching sight of the fragrant top-grade Spirit Pill inside, she found herself momentarily lost for words.


    ¡°Are these, all these for you from Mr. Wuya?¡± Shen Zhiyao managed to find her voice after a long while.


    ¡°Yes, why would uncle-master have so many top-grade Spirit Pills?¡± Shen Qinghe was also very curious.


    ¡°You don¡¯t know about this, but I¡¯ve heard that Mr. Wuya is an alchemy master. Yet he isn¡¯t a pill cultivator. A single top-grade Spirit Pill crafted by Mr. Wuya can¡¯t be bought even with hundreds of thousands of Spirit Stones, but he just gave you several bottles. Qinghe, he must be in love with you!¡± Shen Zhiyao looked at Shen Qinghe excitedly and suddenly burst into loud laughter, ¡°Mr. Wuya is so much better than Yan Changsheng. You¡¯ve gained in the east corner what was lost in the west.¡±


    Looking at Shen Zhiyao, who was talking to herself, Shen Qinghe was speechless: ¡°Elder sister is overthinking it.¡± sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fearing Shen Zhiyao wouldn¡¯t believe her, she repeated all that Dongfang Wuya had lectured her.


    ¡°Impossible. Based on my many years of experience reading stories, someone like Mr. Wuya who stays away from women will certainly have fallen for someone if he treats her specially,¡± said Shen Zhiyao, her eyes lighting up, ¡°I¡¯ve got it, Mr. Wuya is in love without realizing it!¡±


    Shen Qinghe admired Shen Zhiyao¡¯s imagination and couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry: ¡°I think what Mr. Wuya said was right, I only have Foundation Establishment now, my cultivation base is too low, I should put all my energy into cultivating.¡±


    As for matters of love between men and women, she had no interest in getting involved. Facing the oncoming force of the protagonist, the only chance she had to save her life was to improve her own cultivation base.


    For the past twenty years, she had been of mortal flesh and had no way to cultivate. Having narrowly escaped a trip through the Ghost Gate Pass last time, she had finally stumbled upon an immortal fate and should grasp it tightly.


    Shen Zhiyao patted Shen Qinghe¡¯s shoulder: ¡°That makes sense. At the very least, you can¡¯t let Nan Sheng, that little wretch, beat you.¡±


    ¡°I cultivate for myself, not to compete with others,¡± Shen Qinghe said without wasting more words, took a Spirit Pill and threw it into her mouth, then took another and threw it into Shen Zhiyao¡¯s mouth.


    After eating the elixir, Shen Zhiyao happily hugged Shen Qinghe¡¯s soft body: ¡°Boo-hoo, I¡¯m so happy. I actually got to eat a top-grade Spirit Pill personally refined by Mr. Wuya. With this one pill, I¡¯ve just consumed a million Spirit Stones.¡±


    Then Shen Qinghe threw another elixir into her mouth, and amidst the excitement, Shen Zhiyao hugged Shen Qinghe and kissed her several times.


    After eating the elixirs, the two sisters concentrated on cultivating and put all worldly matters out of their minds.


    In Shaonian Tower, Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng indulged in a night of folly, quickly restoring their relationship to its former state, which made Nan Sheng breathe a sigh of relief.


    But afterward, Yan Changsheng still lectured her about the Secret Manual. She didn¡¯t take it to heart, but put on an obedient face and agreed.


    Only when Yan Changsheng kept going on and on, she finally grew annoyed, pushed Yan Changsheng away: ¡°Brother Changsheng must not like me anymore, I¡¯m not shameless. From now on, I¡¯ll keep my distance from Brother Changsheng.¡±


    Yan Changsheng watched as Nan Sheng ran away, stunned for a moment, but did not chase after her.


    Every time he argued with Nan Sheng, he felt exhausted too.


    His deep love for Nan Sheng was undeniable, yet she didn¡¯t seem to love him as much. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have used him to steal Qinghe¡¯s Secret Manual.


    The problem was he couldn¡¯t help loving Nan Sheng; loving this woman seemed to be his instinct.


    All he hoped for now was that Nan Sheng remembered the content of the Secret Manual and would return it to Qinghe.


    On the other hand, after running a distance, Nan Sheng deliberately slowed down, hoping Yan Changsheng would catch up to her. Unfortunately, after waiting for two quarters of an hour, she still didn¡¯t see any trace of Yan Changsheng.


    Her beautiful face darkened, recalling there were lessons at Juxiu Hall today, she headed there.


    As she entered the Juxiu Hall, nearly all the male cultivators¡¯ eyes fell upon her face, making her regain all her confidence.


    So many male cultivators were turning back to look at her, yet it was only Xiao Chen who had his back to her, seemingly indifferent to her arrival.


    Although Xiao Chen had always treated her differently, why was he so indifferent to her every time?


    She naturally took a seat beside Xiao Chen, leaned closer to him, and exhaled a fragrant breath, ¡°Brother Xiao, what are you thinking about?¡±


    Xiao Chen turned his gaze towards Nan Sheng and realized that she was very close to him, so close that if he leaned in a bit more, he could kiss her cherry lips. For a moment, he felt a stirring of desire.


    It¡¯s undeniable that Nan Sheng had a beauty that could cause the downfall of a city, and her unique purity mixed with seduction was very attractive to men, but in that instant he thought of the Mid-Autumn night last year when he almost kissed Shen Qinghe.


    Perhaps it was the thought of Shen Qinghe that caused the slight urge inside him to vanish instantly. He straightened his posture and replied coolly and indifferently, ¡°Nothing in particular.¡±


    Nan Sheng was dissatisfied with Xiao Chen¡¯s cold treatment towards her. It seemed like every time she thought she was getting closer to Xiao Chen, he would become more distant.


    His hot-and-cold demeanor made her want to conquer him even more.


    She didn¡¯t believe there was a man who could escape her love trap, so she spoke to Xiao Chen in an even more enticing manner.


    When Shen Zhiyao and Shen Qinghe entered the Juxiu Hall, they saw Nan Sheng sitting so close to Xiao Chen it was as if she were almost sitting on his lap, while Xiao Chen was neither rejecting nor initiating, behaving like a flirtatious playboy.


    Shen Zhiyao clenched her teeth in anger, ¡°Ever since that little bitch Nan Sheng arrived, Big Senior Brother has become a completely different person, no longer the polite and jade-like young master he once was.¡±


    Shen Qinghe was busy looking for a seat; she finally spotted an empty one and was about to take it with Shen Zhiyao, but someone beat her to it, snatching the spot before her.


    In the entire Juxiu Hall, the only seats left were a few beside Xiao Chen.


    Just then, Nan Sheng called out to the Shen sisters, ¡°Shen Qinghe, there¡¯s a seat over here.¡±


    With her call, everyone looked over, including Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s gaze lingered momentarily on Shen Qinghe¡¯s face before he turned his head back as if nothing happened.


    Shen Zhiyao was worried that Shen Qinghe would be reluctant, but Shen Qinghe pulled her toward the empty seats next to Xiao Chen. She was about to sit next to Xiao Chen when, to her surprise, Shen Qinghe took that spot for herself.


    Shen Zhiyao, worried that Xiao Chen would harm Shen Qinghe, warned him, ¡°If you ever harbor murderous intentions towards Shen Qing again, I will never let you off!¡±


    Xiao Chen glanced at Shen Zhiyao, then looked again toward Shen Qinghe, who was sitting beside him without a sideways glance, and replied in a light voice, ¡°When have I ever harbored murderous intentions toward Shen Qing?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao certainly didn¡¯t believe Xiao Chen. She was about to speak when she heard Xiao Chen jest, ¡°I have no interest in Shen Qing¡¯s life, but¡­¡±


    His frivolous gaze landed on Shen Qinghe¡¯s snow-white and jade-like neck, his eyes seemingly tangible.


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t be bothered with Xiao Chen, but Shen Zhiyao was very anxious, ¡°But what?¡±


    ¡ª-


    Heroine Nan Sheng: Every man looks good, so likable, wanting to gather them into her harem.


    Unremarkable character Qinghe: Never enough time to cultivate each day, so busy, wanting to become powerful.

 Chapter 28 - 28 28 Nan Sheng Challenges Qinghe

    ?Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Nan Sheng Challenges Qinghe Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Nan Sheng Challenges Qinghe Xiao Chen chuckled lightly, his intention unclear. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As soon as Shen Qinghe sat down, he caught a whiff of that light, grassy scent on her that stirred up his lust. Although he was reluctant to admit it, this woman, Shen Qinghe, could easily provoke his desires.


    This was not a good sign.


    At first, he was very resistant, but now he was thinking that perhaps once he had Shen Qinghe¡¯s body, he would stop obsessing over her.


    Nan Sheng was very close to Xiao Chen and naturally noticed his distraction.


    Before Shen Qinghe showed up, Xiao Chen seemed indifferent, not giving Nan Sheng any positive response, no matter how close she got or what she said to him.


    After Shen Qinghe sat down, Xiao Chen¡¯s gaze kept falling on her. Nan Sheng knew that was the look of a man interested in a woman.


    In the past, wherever she went, men¡¯s gazes followed, making other women feel invisible.


    But no matter how Nan Sheng flirted with Xiao Chen today, he seemed uninterested. What¡¯s more, his interest in Shen Qinghe seemed greater than his interest in her.


    How could that be possible?


    She was both Heaven¡¯s Chosen and the Girl of Destiny. Whether it was an immortal fate or attracting men, no one could surpass her, especially not a defeated opponent like Shen Qinghe.


    The more she thought about it, the more upset she felt. She decisively hooked her arm through Xiao Chen¡¯s, pressing her body close to his: ¡°I heard that today my Master will teach swordsmanship. Brother Xiao, your swordsmanship is superb, could you teach me a few moves first?¡±


    Xiao Chen, already stirred up by Shen Qinghe, felt his breathing grow heavier as Nan Sheng rubbed against him in this way.


    He knew that Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng were already together, with a close relationship. He could even spot the ambiguous marks on Nan Sheng¡¯s neck if he just looked down.


    He really didn¡¯t understand why Nan Sheng, after being with Yan Changsheng, still came to seduce him, nor did he understand why he felt lustful thoughts solely for Shen Qinghe.


    He was about to push Nan Sheng away when he looked up and saw Yan Changsheng approaching.


    Shen Zhiyao had been observing the drama from the sidelines, and she whispered to Shen Qinghe with disdain: ¡°How can a woman be so shameless? Even with Yan Changsheng, she still publicly flirts with Big Senior Brother.¡±


    As cultivators had good hearing and everyone had seen Nan Sheng¡¯s intimacy with Xiao Chen, coupled with Shen Zhiyao¡¯s not-so-quiet voice, an array of peculiar glances fell upon Nan Sheng.


    Most female cultivators shared Shen Zhiyao¡¯s opinion, but male cultivators were different; they all wished to be Nan Sheng¡¯s guest behind the curtain, pitying that Nan Sheng did not fancy them. If only they had the fortune of Xiao Chen.


    Shen Qinghe, not wanting to attract trouble, coughed lightly: ¡°Elder sister, let¡¯s focus on the lesson.¡±


    ¡°Hasn¡¯t Master Tian Yan arrived yet?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao glanced at Yan Changsheng, whose face was darkening, and suddenly asked with a smile: ¡°Second Senior Brother, did you break up with Miss Nan? I just saw Miss Nan almost sitting on Big Senior Brother¡¯s lap¡­¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s face turned pale, and tears quickly began to fill her eyes: ¡°What nonsense are you spouting?¡±


    ¡°Maybe I saw wrong. Ah, it seemed like Miss Nan¡¯s chest brushed against Big Senior Brother, but surely it wasn¡¯t intentional, it was by design, right?¡± Shen Zhiyao added another jab with a smile.


    Shen Qinghe tugged hard at Shen Zhiyao¡¯s sleeve, hoping she wouldn¡¯t provoke the main characters without reason, as these were individuals beyond their capability to contend with.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s face became even uglier as she suddenly stood up, her voice trembling slightly, ¡°You, you¡¯re slandering me!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not just me who saw it, didn¡¯t everyone see it? Right, why don¡¯t we let Big Senior Brother himself talk about his feelings, how does it feel to encroach on your junior brother¡¯s woman?¡± Shen Zhiyao maliciously fanned the flames of conflict again.


    Shen Qinghe felt a headache coming on, she finally understood why Shen Zhiyao met such a tragic end in the book, it was because she couldn¡¯t tolerate a speck of dust in her eyes, her nature wasn¡¯t smooth enough, coupled with her blunt and straightforward speech, it would be strange if the protagonist didn¡¯t hold a grudge against her.


    Xiao Chen, noticing that all eyes were on him, flashed a charming smile and suddenly leaned close to Shen Qinghe, ¡°I didn¡¯t pay attention earlier if Shengsheng was that close to me, Qinghe, did you see?¡±


    For a moment, Shen Qinghe became the focus of everyone¡¯s attention.


    Shen Qinghe hadn¡¯t been paying attention to how close Nan Sheng was to Xiao Chen just now, and replied without deviating her gaze, ¡°If it¡¯s as elder sister says, this can only mean that Big Senior Brother is likable. For a beauty like Miss Nan to like Big Senior Brother, it¡¯s quite normal.¡±


    She didn¡¯t want to offend the protagonist, but she couldn¡¯t publicly undermine Shen Zhiyao¡¯s stance, because Shen Zhiyao was embarrassing Nan Sheng in public for her sake.


    Xiao Chen chuckled, ¡°Is that so? I actually think you¡¯re more beautiful than Shengsheng, and more likable too.¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s expression changed slightly.


    Had she offended Xiao Chen again?


    Xiao Chen¡¯s words clearly pushed her to the crest of a wave.


    Ever since Nan Sheng arrived at the Sky Pole Sect, she was acknowledged as the sect¡¯s number one beauty. By pushing her forward, wouldn¡¯t Xiao Chen be inciting those male cultivators who admired Nan Sheng to hate her to the bone?


    Just as she was anxious, Sword Master Tian Yan finally made his appearance.


    The Sky Pole Sect had two great Sword Masters, the first of course was Shen Zhuo, whose disciples were beyond count. Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s swordsmanship was just slightly inferior, but he was overtly and covertly discontented with Shen Zhuo.


    In the past, if it were to teach swordsmanship, Shen Zhuo would be the one instructing. After Shen Zhuo fell into a coma, this task fell onto Sword Master Tian Yan.


    Sword Master Tian Yan had always been on bad terms with Shen Zhuo.


    In the Sky Pole Sect, Shen Zhuo was the number one Sword Master; every time he took disciples, it was only the leftovers that were given to Tian Yan.


    Nan Sheng was his direct disciple and also the first one who actively requested to join his sect.


    Sword Master Tian Yan had just started explaining swordsmanship when Nan Sheng suddenly stood up and said, ¡°Master, both Qinghe and I are disciples who¡¯ve just achieved Foundation Establishment. Qinghe is Elder Shen¡¯s disciple, while I am Master¡¯s disciple. I wish to spar with Qinghe, may I?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s complexion changed, and she stood up to retort, ¡°Qinghe does not practice swordsmanship, and furthermore, my father has been in a coma, without any guidance from a master, how can she spar with Miss Nan? It¡¯s not fair!¡±


    Nan Sheng really disgusted her, actually wanting to bully the weak.


    Nan Sheng was already a Middle Stage of Foundation Building Cultivator, having made a breakthrough a few days ago, while Qinghe¡¯s Foundation Establishment hadn¡¯t shown any movement after that, wasn¡¯t this proposed spar simply an opportunity for Nan Sheng to humiliate Qinghe in public?


    ¡°Is Qinghe afraid to spar with me? I¡¯ve actually just become a disciple of Master too, and I¡¯ve always been unable to find a Foundation Building Cultivator for a real battle. Today is a good day since Master is teaching swordsmanship, so how can you say Qinghe hasn¡¯t received guidance from a master? Could it be, Sister Zhiyao, that you think my master is not qualified to instruct Qinghe?¡± Nan Sheng continued to stoke the fire.


    Today, she was determined to make Shen Qinghe embarrass herself publicly.


    Recently, she always felt inferior in front of Shen Qinghe, and just now Xiao Chen had said Shen Qinghe was more beautiful than her, evoking a sense of crisis deep within her.

 Chapter 29 - 29 29 I Just Crave Her Body

    ?Chapter 29: Chapter 29: I Just Crave Her Body Chapter 29: Chapter 29: I Just Crave Her Body Sword Master Tian Yan had long been unable to stand Shen Zhuo, and Shen Qinghe was not just Shen Zhuo¡¯s most beloved daughter but also his disciple. If Nan Sheng defeated Shen Qinghe, wouldn¡¯t it be the same as striking at Shen Zhuo?


    With this in mind, he raised his voice and said, ¡°Shengsheng, Qinghe, you should stop at touches, and take care not to harm the harmony.¡±


    ¡°No way! Qinghe doesn¡¯t even have a sword, how can they have a match?!¡± Shen Zhiyao anxiously tried to stop them.


    ¡°Qinghe is both Shen Zhuo¡¯s disciple and his flesh and blood, surely she is extremely talented. She just lacks a sword, why not lend her the Spirit Sword and that will settle it?¡± Sword Master Tian Yan didn¡¯t give Shen Qinghe any chance to back out.


    Xiao Chen frowned upon hearing this, his gaze involuntarily falling upon Shen Qinghe, with a faint sense of anticipation. If she asked him for help, maybe he would lend her a hand.


    But Shen Qinghe did not glance his way even once, standing up to accept the challenge: ¡°Miss Nan, please!¡±


    In this situation, she could not shrink back in fear. Even though she was not a sword cultivator, she could not retreat. Otherwise, she would lose her father¡¯s face.


    It wasn¡¯t until they were on the competition platform that the cultivators suddenly realized a major problem. Shen Qinghe not only lacked a spiritual artifact, she probably didn¡¯t even know swordsmanship, right?


    Nan Sheng, on the other hand, had received a Spirit Sword from Sword Master Tian Yan on the very day she became his apprentice.


    The two young women stood on the platform, both dressed in white¡ªone holding a Spirit Sword, the other empty-handed.


    One appeared delicate and moving, invoking pity and love; the other was clear and pure, pure as jade.


    They stood on the platform, creating a striking scene.


    What was most amazing was that Shen Qinghe, who once had the least presence in the Sky Pole Sect, stood next to Nan Sheng, and they were surprisingly similar in both appearance and temperament.


    Everybody knew that Nan Sheng was considered the most beautiful woman in the Sky Pole Sect, but facing such a beauty, Shen Qinghe was in no way inferior in terms of attractiveness.


    A male cultivator was suddenly enchanted by Shen Qinghe and murmured to himself, ¡°When did Qinghe become so beautiful?¡±


    Xiao Chen stood behind the male cultivator, staring intently at Shen Qinghe on the platform.


    In fact, as early as last year¡¯s Mid-Autumn Festival, he noticed that Shen Qinghe had become more beautiful. Especially after her Foundation Establishment, each time he saw her, her beauty was even more dazzling.


    His desire for Shen Qinghe, was that what they call lust at first sight?


    ¡°Junior Brother, do you think Shengsheng is more beautiful, or is Qinghe?¡± asked Xiao Chen teasingly.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s brows slightly furrowed, ¡°Can they even be compared? Of course Shengsheng is more beautiful.¡±


    Xiao Chen was not surprised by Yan Changsheng¡¯s answer. Yan Changsheng was a stubborn man, fixated on his own logic, and would not change his stance on people and things he was determined about.


    ¡°That makes sense, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In my view, Qinghe is the one with a more alluring beauty.¡± Xiao Chen¡¯s fingertips itched, the sensation reaching the depths of his heart.


    That was the reason he did not like Shen Qinghe; this woman could easily affect his emotions, and he was worried that one day she might affect his Dao Heart.


    Hearing this, Yan Changsheng turned to look at Xiao Chen, a thin layer of frost tainting his gaze, ¡°What does Big Senior Brother mean?¡±


    He had not forgotten the scene from last year when Xiao Chen tried to steal a kiss from Shen Qinghe, so Xiao Chen was still harboring thoughts about Qinghe?


    ¡°Just thinking that Qinghe is good-looking, and if I could share a spring breeze with her¡­¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s face shifted slightly, cutting off his indecent speech, ¡°Since when has Big Senior Brother become so frivolous? Qinghe is not a woman that Big Senior Brother can casually get involved with!¡±


    Xiao Chen chuckled, ¡°Qinghe and Junior Brother currently have nothing to do with each other, does she need Junior Brother¡¯s permission on which man she fancies?!¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s expression darkened, ¡°I do not permit you to touch her!¡±


    Xiao Chen¡¯s deep eyes narrowed slightly as he turned to look at Yan Changsheng, ¡°On what grounds do you command me, Junior Brother? Surely you, with Shengsheng by your side, can¡¯t begrudge Qinghe having other men around her.¡±


    Yan Changsheng also realized his own lapse in composure. He took a deep breath, calmed the impatience in his heart, and tried to speak as evenly as possible: ¡°Big Senior Brother can have any woman he wants, why go after Qinghe? She¡¯s an innocent girl and Master¡¯s beloved daughter. Big Senior Brother shouldn¡¯t have improper thoughts about Qinghe.¡±


    Xiao Chen looked deeply at Yan Changsheng, his lips curving indifferently: ¡°I simply crave her body.¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s eyes turned sharp with disbelief, unable to comprehend how Xiao Chen could be so blunt: ¡°With so many beautiful female cultivators in the Sky Pole Sect, and so many admiring you, Big Senior Brother, why must you fixate on Qinghe?!¡±


    Xiao Chen did not respond, but instead watched the two beauties on stage intently. They were both stunning in their own ways, yet it was Qinghe who made his heart itch. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He didn¡¯t know if it was because he¡¯d been alone for too long, but he had always been indifferent to any female cultivator. No matter how beautiful or how seductive they were, he simply had no interest.


    Yet, since that night of the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, he¡¯d had these fanciful thoughts about Shen Qinghe, which was utterly ridiculous.


    ¡°I advise you, Big Senior Brother, don¡¯t set your sights on Qinghe. She¡¯s not a woman you can touch!¡± The cold voice of Yan Changsheng rose.


    Even if he¡¯d called off his engagement to Qinghe, he could not allow Xiao Chen to lay a finger on her.


    Without agreeing or disagreeing, Xiao Chen spoke softly to Yan Changsheng: ¡°If you want me to stop pursuing Qinghe, how about you give me Shengsheng instead? That would be a fair trade, wouldn¡¯t it?¡±


    Yan Changsheng, unable to contain his anger, exclaimed: ¡°Absurd!!¡±


    He was too agitated, and his loud voice attracted the attention of the surrounding cultivators.


    Seeing Yan Changsheng¡¯s agitated state, Xiao Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Since Junior Brother can¡¯t bear to part with Shengsheng, surely you don¡¯t want to cling to Qinghe as well. You already have the most beautiful Shengsheng, Junior Brother, looking elsewhere wouldn¡¯t be proper¡­¡±


    ¡°I am not! It¡¯s just that Qinghe values relationships deeply and takes her feelings seriously. Big Senior Brother mustn¡¯t provoke her!¡± Yan Changsheng tried to persuade Xiao Chen to change his mind.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s smile was full of amusement: ¡°To get me to give up on Qinghe might be difficult, unless you hand over Shengsheng to me. Otherwise, I¡¯ll have to settle for second best and take Qinghe for myself.¡±


    Yan Changsheng pressed his lips tightly together, and it took a long time before a sentence squeezed through his clenched teeth: ¡°I can¡¯t possibly give Shengsheng to Big Senior Brother, so you better give up that idea right away!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen nodded: ¡°Then Qinghe is mine.¡±


    Yan Changsheng opened his mouth, as if wanting to say something, but the competition on stage had already begun.


    Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen¡¯s attention was instantly captured by the two young girls on stage; Shen Zhiyao had already lent her Spirit Sword to Shen Qinghe.


    As the contest began, Qinghe fumbled, nearly losing her grip on the Spirit Sword under Nan Sheng¡¯s offensive.


    Shen Zhiyao saw everything clearly and was so nervous her palms were sweating.


    Nan Sheng saw Qinghe surrounded by her Sword Net, showing no intention of counterattacking, a gleam of mocking coldness flickered in her eyes.


    The one-sided nature of the contest made it uninteresting to the spectators.


    Just when everyone thought Qinghe would soon lose and leave the stage, the contest on stage dragged on, which was unexpected to everyone.


    What they didn¡¯t know was that even though Qinghe lacked real combat experience, she had been taught swordsmanship by Shen Zhuo from a young age to strengthen her frail body, and only in the last two years had her skills become rusty due to poor health.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Xiao Chen: Qinghe is my second choice.


    Qinghe: Scram!!

 Chapter 30 - 30 30 Why did you hurt her

    ?Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Why did you hurt her? Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Why did you hurt her? Nan Sheng had thought that she would easily defeat Shen Qinghe and initially underestimated her, but after exchanging fifty moves with Shen Qinghe, they were still in a deadlock. It was then that Nan Sheng realized her carelessness; Shen Qinghe was not some pushover.


    After dozens of exchanges, Shen Qinghe¡¯s swordplay became increasingly stable, and she gained the upper hand with every move against Nan Sheng.


    The onlookers might not notice, but as the person involved, the more Nan Sheng fought, the more alarmed she became. She even felt that after dozens of moves, every one of her moves was suppressed by Shen Qinghe, who, for some unknown reason, had not swiftly finished her off and seemed to be deliberately toying with her.


    In fact, Nan Sheng wasn¡¯t being paranoid; Shen Qinghe¡¯s sword momentum was indeed growing stronger. Although she was not a sword cultivator herself, she had been personally taught swordsmanship by Shen Zhuo since she was young, and she remembered all of Shen Zhuo¡¯s sword moves by heart.


    The only issue was her lack of real combat experience, which made her movements not so proficient in actual duels.


    Today, with Nan Sheng coming to her to cross swords, she naturally wanted to seize this rare opportunity for real combat to gain experience.


    Xiao Chen, who watched the fight progress, yawned and smiled with a curl of his lips, ¡°Worthy of the swordsmanship personally taught by Master, Shengsheng is no match for Qinghe.¡±


    Yan Changsheng had a grave expression, ¡°I had no idea that Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship was so good.¡±


    What he found even more unexpected was that Shengsheng would actually not be a match for Qinghe.


    Everyone in the Sky Pole Sect had said that Shengsheng was a once-in-a-millennium cultivation prodigy and also a sword cultivator. If Nan Sheng were defeated by Qinghe today, how could she face others in the future?


    At this moment, he really wanted to intervene to lend a hand to Shengsheng.


    However, with so many onlookers present, including some with high cultivation bases, if he were to intervene, he might invite criticism and consequently cause Shengsheng to lose face.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, feeling sorry for Shengsheng?¡± Xiao Chen teased with a curl of his lips.


    This duel had been initiated by Nan Sheng; if she were to be soundly defeated, it would be a predicament of her own making, and no one else could be blamed.


    Yan Changsheng said hoarsely, ¡°Shengsheng is going to lose.¡±


    No sooner had his words fallen than Shen Qinghe¡¯s sword had pierced Nan Sheng¡¯s right shoulder.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s arm went numb, her Spirit Sword slipped from her hand, and she fell to the ground in a clumsy heap.


    She couldn¡¯t believe she had been defeated by Shen Qinghe. She had reached the Middle Stage of Foundation Building, and even if Shen Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship was remarkable, her cultivation base couldn¡¯t possibly be higher than hers.


    But the end result was that her spiritual energy gradually depleted during the duel, while Shen Qinghe¡¯s spiritual energy was abundant; she grew stronger as the battle waged on, ultimately winning the duel.


    The entire Juxiu Hall fell silent, no one had anticipated this outcome.


    It was Shen Zhiyao who first snapped back to reality, clapping vigorously and cheering loudly, ¡°Well done, Qinghe!!¡±


    Xiao Chen also began to clap, his eyes showing intense admiration, ¡°Not bad!¡±


    Only then did everyone else come back to their senses, clapping and cheering in unison, praising loudly.


    At this moment, no one paid attention to Nan Sheng, who was teary-eyed and humiliated.


    The cultivation world worships strength; as long as you are strong enough, everyone will admire you. Even Nan Sheng¡¯s admirers were now won over by Shen Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship.


    The expression on the face of Sword Master Tian Yan was very unsightly.


    Nan Sheng was his closed-door disciple, a genius that appeared once in a thousand years, and also possessed a Sword Spiritual Root. Her cultivation base was even one level higher than Shen Qinghe¡¯s. Yet, his disciple whom he valued so highly was actually inferior to Shen Qinghe, that trash. Where could he possibly place his old face?


    Nan Sheng herself was overwhelmed with shame and anger. It wasn¡¯t until Yan Changsheng arrived at her side and lifted her up horizontally that she couldn¡¯t help but dive into his embrace and burst into tears.


    Seeing her suffer so, Yan Changsheng¡¯s rage flared as he bellowed at Shen Qinghe, ¡°Why did you hurt her?¡±


    Shen Qinghe wanted to laugh upon hearing this. Before she had the chance to speak, Shen Zhiyao got ahead of her and retorted sarcastically to Yan Changsheng, ¡°Yan Changsheng, you must be out of your mind! When you sparred with my father, didn¡¯t you also injure him? What, is Nan Sheng so precious that she can¡¯t be touched or harmed? Don¡¯t forget, it was Nan Sheng who initiated the competition. She was simply no match for the other; whom can she blame?¡±


    Shu Xiu couldn¡¯t stand watching and felt that Yan Changsheng was unable to tell right from wrong, chiming in, ¡°Master was seriously wounded by Second Senior Brother and has yet to awaken. Why didn¡¯t Second Senior Brother question himself then why he injured Master?¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s face turned a mix of red and white, rendered speechless by the rebukes from Shen Zhiyao and Shu Xiu.


    The disciples under Shen Zhuo chimed in one after another, circling Shen Qinghe in the midst, lavishing her with endless praise.


    Witnessing this scene was unbearable for Nan Sheng. She was supposed to be the one surrounded by everyone; she was the Junior Sister all the cultivators doted on the most.


    Her eyes dimmed as she leaned against Yan Changsheng¡¯s chest and murmured, ¡°Brother Changsheng, take me away.¡±


    What was there for Shen Qinghe to be proud of? If it weren¡¯t for her own carelessness at first, how could Shen Qinghe have had the chance to wound her later?


    Moreover, even if Shen Qinghe won, Brother Changsheng would never fancy Shen Qinghe. Unable to keep her own man, how could Shen Qinghe have the face to be smug?


    Yan Changsheng carried Nan Sheng to the Shaonian Tower, and as he undressed her, upon seeing the ghastly wound, he knew that Shen Qinghe hadn¡¯t been merciful.


    Nan Sheng cried and shrieked in pain, which wrenched his heart. After he treated her wound, and her sweat-dampened clothes clung to her, only serving to highlight her delicate, pitiable appearance.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, it will be alright soon.¡± Yan Changsheng soothed in a gentle voice, wishing he could take the pain for her.


    Nan Sheng rested in Yan Changsheng¡¯s arms, her voice hoarse, ¡°Brother Changsheng, do you think I¡¯m useless? Even though I¡¯ve entered the Middle Stage of Foundation Building, I couldn¡¯t defeat Qinghe. I¡¯m so useless.¡±


    Yan Changsheng planted a kiss on Nan Sheng¡¯s forehead, ¡°Silly girl, you shouldn¡¯t underestimate Qinghe. Qinghe started training with Master since she was very young, just that she couldn¡¯t cultivate before. Now that she has established her foundation and if she becomes a sword cultivator, she will surely achieve great things in the future. Had you put forth your full effort from the start, she might not have been a match for you.¡±


    Nan Sheng mumbled from within Yan Changsheng¡¯s embrace, ¡°I just didn¡¯t want to be harsh, knowing Brother Changsheng values her. Who would have thought she¡¯d be harsher than me. Never mind, in a moment, Brother Changsheng will scold me again for her sake, after all, she is Brother Changsheng¡¯s childhood sweetheart¡­ ¡±


    She is incomparable to you. You are the girl my heart cherishes, while Qinghe is now simply Master¡¯s daughter, nothing more,¡± Yan Changsheng cut off Nan Sheng¡¯s words.


    Nan Sheng kissed Yan Changsheng¡¯s cheek, then asked, ¡°If Qinghe were injured today, would Brother Changsheng feel pained?¡± S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yan Changsheng frowned, ¡°Qinghe has nothing to do with me.¡±


    ¡°Then would Brother Changsheng feel pained for her?¡± Nan Sheng asked stubbornly.


    Yan Changsheng shook his head, ¡°No!¡±


    This time, Nan Sheng was satisfied, ¡°Brother Changsheng is mine alone. You can¡¯t feel pity for any other woman but me, Brother Changsheng, remember that.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t forget what happened on last year¡¯s Mid-Autumn festival night. That time Yan Changsheng had scolded her for Shen Qinghe¡¯s sake, and since then, she saw Shen Qinghe as a thorn in her side, a source of relentless irritation.


    But since that incident, every time she clashed with Shen Qinghe, she lost. Today¡¯s contest ended once more in her defeat.


    It was as if Shen Qinghe was her nemesis; her desire to rid herself of this thorn grew more urgent by the moment!

 Chapter 31 - 31 31 Captivate Him

    ?Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Captivate Him Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Captivate Him Yan Changsheng replied softly, ¡°The one I love is you, so of course it¡¯s only you whom I feel sorry for.¡±


    Nan Sheng was very satisfied with Yan Changsheng¡¯s answer, delivered her fragrant lips, and soon they were deeply intertwined, kissing as if enchanted¡­


    In the Simple Residence Courtyard, Shen Qinghe, having won against Nan Sheng, happily made a table full of delicacies to celebrate.


    Xiao Chen arrived at this time.


    He took his seat next to the dining table as if it was his own territory.


    Shen Zhiyao grew wary, ¡°What brings Big Senior Brother to the Simple Residence Courtyard?¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She remembered that Xiao Chen once harbored killing intent towards Qinghe. It was said that Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng had a complex and ambiguous relationship. Today, having Nan Sheng wounded by Qinghe, could it be that Xiao Chen came here intending to take revenge for Nan Sheng?


    ¡°Qinghe is in high spirits today, I especially came to congratulate her.¡± Xiao Chen said, and started eating on his own. After tasting a bite, he found the flavor quite good, ¡°Did Qinghe cook this dish?¡±


    ¡°Qinghe¡¯s cooking skills are good, aren¡¯t they? Not everyone has the chance to taste the dishes made by Qinghe.¡± Shen Zhiyao replied with pride.


    Xiao Chen cast a deep glance at the quiet girl opposite him, his gaze falling on her slender, jade-like neck, his eyes darkening slightly, ¡°Very delicious.¡±


    If only he knew if her taste would be just as delicious.


    When Shen Qinghe raised her head, she met Xiao Chen¡¯s dark, heavy gaze. She felt a chill at the back of her neck and instinctively avoided his gloomy look.


    Shen Zhiyao, always rather insensitive, did not notice the odd atmosphere.


    Shen Qinghe, however, felt uncomfortable under Xiao Chen¡¯s stare. Ever since that time he had tried to strangle her, she became apprehensive whenever she saw Xiao Chen.


    In the book, Xiao Chen was a man of two faces: at first, a gentle and modest gentleman admired by everyone, the Big Senior Brother that everyone liked. Later, corrupted by Nan Sheng, committing murders for gain became common for him.


    Eventually, Xiao Chen went completely mad, became the Demon Emperor, and his actions grew even more ruthless. However, he was utterly devoted to Nan Sheng, imprisoning and torturing her in his attempt to possess her¡ªhe thoroughly turned into a madman who acted against all common decency.


    Thinking about dining with such a man, destined to turn evil, made her skin crawl, and she was restless.


    After the midday meal, she discreetly hinted for him to leave, ¡°Does Big Senior Brother have any other business?¡±


    If not, please leave as soon as possible.


    Xiao Chen naturally grasped the underlying meaning in Shen Qinghe¡¯s words, but acted as if he didn¡¯t know, ¡°Having watched you and Shengsheng¡¯s battle today, you indeed lack actual combat experience. Fortunately, you faced Shengsheng, who is not proficient in swordsmanship. If you were up against a cultivator with superior sword skills, you likely wouldn¡¯t have had an advantage.¡±


    Shen Qinghe thought to herself that she had only reached Foundation Establishment, and winning against Nan Sheng today was already difficult enough. She knew well that her swordsmanship was not exquisite¡ªdid he really need to remind her?


    ¡°What does Big Senior Brother mean to say?¡± Shen Zhiyao felt that Xiao Chen had more to say.


    ¡°With Master still in a deep sleep, as Master¡¯s Eldest Disciple, it is my duty to teach you cultivation!¡± Xiao Chen revealed his intention.


    Both Shen Zhiyao and Shen Qinghe were taken aback.


    ¡°Is Big Senior Brother serious?!¡± Shen Zhiyao could barely conceal her excitement.


    Previously, Xiao Chen was unwilling to instruct Qinghe in cultivation, so why did he suddenly change his mind?


    ¡°Of course!¡± Xiao Chen¡¯s gaze fixed on Shen Qinghe¡¯s face.


    Shen Qinghe avoided Xiao Chen¡¯s gaze, feeling a secret alarm. She remembered the plot in the book was not like this. To compete for Nan Sheng¡¯s attention with Yan Changsheng, the one who took the initiative to teach sword skills was Nan Sheng.


    Originally, Yan Changsheng also wanted to teach Nan Sheng, but because she was the closed-door disciple of Sword Master Tian Yan, he held back, and Xiao Chen took the opportunity.


    Now, Xiao Chen suddenly said he would teach her swordsmanship; this was not right, very wrong indeed!


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Junior Sister? Don¡¯t you want to learn swordsmanship from me?¡± Xiao Chen said teasingly.


    Shen Zhiyao was afraid that Shen Qinghe might do something foolish, so she hurriedly replied, ¡°How could that be? It is Shen Qinghe¡¯s honor to be taught sword techniques by Big Senior Brother. Isn¡¯t that right, Qinghe?¡±


    In her heart, Shen Qinghe felt very conflicted. On one hand, she felt the plot was not going in the right direction, as it should be Nan Sheng whom Xiao Chen taught Swordsmanship to, and since he was the ruthless male lead, the male lead belonged to the female lead, and she should not have too much interaction with him.


    On the other hand, if Xiao Chen was truly willing to teach her, she would certainly benefit, which would be good for her cultivation.


    ¡°Qinghe?¡± Seeing Shen Qinghe unresponsive at a critical moment, Shen Zhiyao pinched her sharply.


    Only then did Shen Qinghe snap out of it, making a decision, ¡°Then it would be trouble for Big Senior Brother!¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Xiao Chen took the lead out of the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Puzzled, Shen Qinghe asked, ¡°Where is Big Senior Brother going?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll come with me to Spring Breeze Pavilion,¡± Xiao Chen replied indifferently.


    Shen Qinghe wondered why they couldn¡¯t practice swordsmanship at the Simple Residence Courtyard, and had to go to Spring Breeze Pavilion instead.


    Although she had her doubts, she still obediently followed Xiao Chen to the Spring Breeze Pavilion.


    Upon reaching Spring Breeze Pavilion, Xiao Chen asked Shen Qinghe to perform the sword techniques first. Without any suspicion, Shen Qinghe began to practice with proper form.


    But just when she was practicing the Third Move, Xiao Chen came up behind her and held her hand, ¡°The angle of your sword strike is not correct, it should be tilted more to the right¡­¡±


    Even though Shen Qinghe was engaged to Yan Changsheng, he had never even held her hand.


    To have Xiao Chen hold her hand, and even wrap his arm around her waist, made her entire body break out in goosebumps.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll try again,¡± Shen Qinghe acted as if nothing had happened, stepping out of Xiao Chen¡¯s embrace.


    Xiao Chen twirled his fingertips, seemingly still retaining the slippery touch of the girl¡¯s skin, which was even more soul-stirring than he had imagined.


    However, he noticed that Shen Qinghe was very sensitive, and her wariness was strong. If he acted too overtly, he might scare her away. He should not be too hasty; he could plan gradually, as he had already tricked her into his presence, and obtaining her body was merely a matter of time.


    Shen Qinghe naturally had no idea that Xiao Chen was coveting her body, but she felt his gaze upon her too intense, making her uneasy.


    She had been learning swordsmanship with Elder Shen since childhood, and all the sword moves were etched in her memory. What she lacked was combat experience.


    Xiao Chen, of course, could see through Shen Qinghe¡¯s weaknesses and realized he did not actually have much to teach her. Master¡¯s sword techniques had already been fully imparted to Qinghe; her execution of the sword moves was skilled, she simply lacked combat experience, and due to insufficient cultivation base, she was easily suppressed in combat.


    But he could not tell the truth, after all, he had specially deceived her to come to him.


    Watching Shen Qinghe practice the sword moves over and over again, neither cutting corners nor shirking her duties, but practicing earnestly, Xiao Chen felt his heart grow warm and the beast trapped inside him began to stir restlessly.


    It was the first time he had realized that watching someone practice the sword seriously could be so enchanting.


    Nan Sheng only learned that Xiao Chen was teaching Shen Qinghe swordsmanship in the evening. More than once, she had asked Yan Changsheng to teach her Shen Zhuo¡¯s sword techniques, but Yan Changsheng had insisted that since she had taken Sword Master Tian Yan as her master, it would be against the sect¡¯s rules to learn Shen Zhuo¡¯s swordsmanship.


    Yan Changsheng was accommodating in everything else, except this matter, he had principles.


    Now upon hearing that Xiao Chen was teaching Shen Qinghe swordsmanship, how could she remain indifferent?


    In the evening, Nan Sheng went to the Spring Breeze Pavilion, bringing with her a pot of hundred-year-old fine wine.


    ¡ª¡ª


    This story will see the male lead becoming more villainous later on; anyway, he will torment Qinghe in the future, but in the end, he will fall in love with her. It¡¯s a Mary Sue story.

 Chapter 32 - 32 32 Anger

    ?Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Anger!! Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Anger!! Shen Qinghe had practiced her swordsmanship all afternoon, still puzzled by the current plot developments. Seeing Nan Sheng arrive at the Spring Breeze Pavilion, she had a feeling that no good could come of it.


    After all, the male protagonist belonged to the heroine, and Xiao Chen teaching her swordsmanship was not in line with the plot of the book, so Nan Sheng¡¯s arrival must be to steer the story back on track, right?


    ¡°Brother Xiao really plays favorites, preferring to teach Qinghe instead of Shengsheng. Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship is already good enough, I even lost to her in today¡¯s sparring. Why won¡¯t Brother Xiao teach me to wield a sword?¡± Nan Sheng complained to Xiao Chen in a tone that was both coy and petulant.


    Xiao Chen replied indifferently, ¡°Qinghe is my Junior Sister, so it¡¯s normal for me to teach her swordsmanship. You are Master Tian Yan¡¯s closed-door disciple, learning my Master¡¯s sword techniques wouldn¡¯t be proper.¡±


    Nan Sheng then clasped his arm, her voice dripping with sweetness, ¡°Brother Xiao, just secretly teach me a few moves. Besides, Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship is already very good, she doesn¡¯t need any more lessons. How about this, I¡¯ll stay at the Spring Breeze Pavilion tonight, and you can teach me secretly after dark?¡±


    As she spoke, her gaze drifted nonchalantly towards Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe felt like an outsider, as if she was intruding on the protagonist and heroine¡¯s romance.


    She returned her sword to its sheath and said to Xiao Chen, ¡°Big Senior Brother, that¡¯s enough practice for me today, I¡¯ll head back first!¡±


    Xiao Chen, on the other hand, wished that Shen Qinghe could stay, but he knew it wasn¡¯t realistic.


    ¡°Make sure to keep practicing rigorously when you go back,¡± Xiao Chen said softly.


    Shen Qinghe avoided his profound gaze, nodded in agreement, and walked away without looking back.


    With her hearing greatly improved from before, she could still hear Nan Sheng¡¯s coquetting with Xiao Chen after leaving the Spring Breeze Pavilion, ¡°She¡¯s far away now, yet Brother Xiao keeps looking. Is Qinghe that attractive?¡±


    Xiao Chen chuckled deeply, the humor laced with an indescribable sexiness that made Shen Qinghe¡¯s scalp tingle with discomfort.


    She quickened her pace, not wanting to overhear any more of Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng¡¯s conversation.


    As soon as Shen Qinghe was out of earshot, Nan Sheng moved closer to Xiao Chen, her lips nearly grazing his, ¡°I want to practice swordsmanship with Brother Xiao, will you teach me?¡±


    Xiao Chen looked at the beautiful girl in front of him, recalling the smooth touch of Shen Qinghe¡¯s hand from earlier that afternoon and felt stirred.


    He instinctively took Nan Sheng¡¯s hand, idly playing with her delicate fingers. It seemed to be the same slippery texture, but it was still missing something.


    He remembered how just touching Qinghe¡¯s hand had set his blood boiling, making him want to devour her completely.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s heartbeat quickened with Xiao Chen¡¯s touch, and she leaned into his embrace, ¡°If Brother Xiao agrees to teach me, I¡¯m willing to do anything for you.¡±


    Xiao Chen grasped her pale chin roughly, his voice cold and suggestive, ¡°Would you warm my bed, Shengsheng?¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s cheeks flushed with shyness as she playfully pushed his hand away, engaging in a teasing game of cat-and-mouse, ¡°That won¡¯t do. I belong to Brother Changsheng now.¡±


    She understood men too well. Things that came too easily were never appreciated, especially not by someone as calculating and difficult to handle as Xiao Chen, far more complex than Yan Changsheng.


    If she gave herself to Xiao Chen too readily, he would definitely not treasure her. Better to keep him yearning, always within sight but out of reach, ensuring she would never fade from his thoughts.


    ¡°You know you belong to Changsheng, so why come on to me?¡±


    Xiao Chen quickly reverted to a stern, distant demeanor, pushing Nan Sheng away as if their previous flirtatious exchange had been nothing but her imagination.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t come on to Brother Xiao, but I do truly wish to learn swordsmanship from you. You saw it today, I was injured by Qinghe¡¯s sword; she was simply the better fighter. How about this¡ªBrother Xiao, if you agree to teach me swordsmanship, I will agree to one of your requests, but only if you promise not to teach Qinghe anymore!¡± Nan Sheng revealed her true intentions.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s cultivation base could not make any further breakthroughs; this woman made Shen Qinghe feel threatened.


    Xiao Chen did not offer a clear response, ¡°What I want, you can¡¯t afford.¡±


    It seemed Shen Qinghe had become a thorn in his side, one he must either remove or swallow; otherwise, that thorn would only fester and rot his heart.


    Nan Sheng mistakenly thought he wanted her body. She pouted and glared at Xiao Chen, ¡°Since Brother Xiao refuses to teach me, I will just stay in Brother Xiao¡¯s Spring Breeze Pavilion and not leave!¡±


    ¡°Suit yourself,¡± Xiao Chen said indifferently.


    The next morning, Shen Zhiyao saw that Shen Qinghe did not go to the Spring Breeze Pavilion and urged her, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you going to practice swordsmanship with Big Senior Brother?¡±


    Shen Qinghe replied calmly, ¡°I know all the sword techniques father taught me, and yesterday Big Senior Brother gave me some practical combat experience. I plan to ponder over it myself for the next few days.¡±


    Seeing that Shen Qinghe had her own opinions, Shen Zhiyao did not press her further.


    A few days later, she heard that Nan Sheng was sleeping at the Spring Breeze Pavilion every night and that Xiao Chen was even teaching her swordsmanship. Enraged beyond belief, Shen Zhiyao wanted to confront Xiao Chen to find out the truth.


    Shen Qinghe quickly blocked her path, ¡°Elder sister, let¡¯s just forget about it, shall we?¡±


    The book contained this plot as well; Xiao Chen indeed taught his father¡¯s swordsmanship, leading to a confrontation between Shen Zhiyao and Xiao Chen with swords drawn.


    The aftermath of the battle between Xiao Chen and Shen Zhiyao was Shen Zhiyao sustaining serious injuries.


    Even though she knew the plot of the book, she still felt angry upon learning that Nan Sheng was learning swordsmanship from Xiao Chen, simply because Nan Sheng was at the root of Elder Shen¡¯s comatose state.


    Despite that, Xiao Chen, as Elder Shen¡¯s disciple, still taught Nan Sheng swordsmanship, yet she was Shen Zhuo¡¯s most beloved daughter. How could she accept this gladly?


    ¡°Qinghe, we cannot let this go! Big Senior Brother shouldn¡¯t be doing this. Elder Shen is still in a coma, and Nan Sheng is the chief culprit. Big Senior Brother knows this and still teaches her swordsmanship; this is an act of betrayal!¡± Shen Zhiyao¡¯s beautiful face twisted, ¡°I need to ask Big Senior Brother personally if this is true!¡±


    Shen Qinghe felt a melancholic sadness in her heart, empathizing with Shen Zhiyao¡¯s anger, but the world they lived in was a book, and they, as sisters, were nothing but catalysts to enhance the protagonists¡¯ affections.


    How the sisters felt didn¡¯t matter at all.


    She should logically prevent Shen Zhiyao from going, to keep her from getting hurt because of it.


    ¡°Elder sister can¡¯t go!¡± Shen Qinghe just intercepted Shen Zhiyao, but due to Shen Zhiyao¡¯s much higher cultivation base, Shen Zhiyao vanished from her sight in an instant.


    Rushing to the Spring Breeze Pavilion as fast as she could, Shen Qinghe found that not only were Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng there, Yan Changsheng was present too. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Of course, Shen Zhiyao was there as well.


    She remembered this segment of the plot; the one who wounded Shen Zhiyao was Yan Changsheng.


    So, what was so strange about that?


    This was the powerful force of Mr. Plot; it seemed no matter how hard she tried, events would still unfold according to the book.


    But she believed that the plot was not irreversible. Because on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she stopped an important plot development, and she, who should¡¯ve been long dead, was still very much alive.


    Not waiting for Shen Zhiyao to cause trouble, Shen Qinghe already approached Xiao Chen and asked with a cold face, ¡°Big Senior Brother, why are you teaching Nan Sheng swordsmanship?!¡±

 Chapter 33 - 33 33 You cant touch Nan Sheng

    ?Chapter 33: Chapter 33: You can¡¯t touch Nan Sheng! Chapter 33: Chapter 33: You can¡¯t touch Nan Sheng! Xiao Chen had never seen Shen Qinghe with such a fierce expression. In his memory, Shen Qinghe was gentle and amiable, with an excellent temper, seldom arguing with others.


    Shen Qinghe was still beautiful at this moment, but her expression was so stern that it seemed inviolable. Her eyes were so clear and bright, as if burning with an indelible flame.


    This flame, with just a wisp of the slightest breeze, seemed like it could burn him to exhaustion.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t come to Spring Breeze Pavilion, so I thought you didn¡¯t need me to teach you. Since I was idle, I gave Shengsheng a few tips,¡± Xiao Chen said, his gaze fixed on Shen Qinghe throughout.


    Nan Sheng frowned upon hearing this, very displeased. According to Xiao Chen, it seemed like she was just a second choice after he had rejected others.


    She had initially insisted on Xiao Chen teaching her swordsmanship, but he did not agree. Somehow, he had suddenly agreed to teach her yesterday.


    She took the opportunity to spread this news, aiming to devastate Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart.


    Her intent to emotionally wound did indeed succeed, as the Shen sisters caused an uproar in Spring Breeze Pavilion, but Yan Changsheng also came.


    And Xiao Chen¡¯s words made her feel even colder; this was different from the scenario she had imagined.


    Shen Qinghe had intended to replace Shen Zhiyao in completing this plotline in the book, but she didn¡¯t expect Xiao Chen¡¯s response to be like this.


    ¡°Who says Qinghe doesn¡¯t need Big Senior Brother¡¯s teaching? Haven¡¯t I brought Qinghe over?¡± Shen Zhiyao said and pushed Shen Qinghe towards Xiao Chen.


    On her way to Spring Breeze Pavilion, Shen Qinghe was already prepared to be stabbed by Yan Changsheng, thinking that it would also fulfill the storyline and spare Shen Zhiyao from being hurt.


    While completing the plot, she was also changing it.


    But the current atmosphere was not what she expected, leaving her somewhat confused.


    ¡°Regardless of the reason, Big Senior Brother should not have taught Shengsheng swordsmanship. This is not only disrespectful to Master but also to Master Tian Yan!¡± Yan Changsheng uttered coldly at that moment.


    Xiao Chen ignored Yan Changsheng, his gaze never wavering from Shen Qinghe: ¡°If you really want to cultivate seriously, you should come every day. But it seems to me that you don¡¯t have that desire.¡±


    Indeed, Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t want to get too close to Xiao Chen, especially since he had wrapped his arm around her waist and held her hand that day. Even if it was to correct her sword moves, such intimacy was too much.


    ¡°I have been cultivating well in Simple Residence Courtyard. It took me a few days to meticulously ponder the key points taught by Big Senior Brother and just barely grasp the essence,¡± Shen Qinghe avoided Xiao Chen¡¯s gaze.


    Hearing this, Nan Sheng took over the conversation: ¡°Qinghe has been learning swordsmanship from Uncle Shen since she was young. Why does Big Senior Brother need to teach Qinghe all over again? Could it be that Big Senior Brother has feelings for Qinghe¡­¡±


    She stopped mid-sentence, but it was enough to stir up endless speculations.


    She knew that Shen Zhiyao liked Xiao Chen. If Shen Zhiyao found out that Xiao Chen had thoughts about Shen Qinghe, could the Shen sisters turn against each other for Xiao Chen?


    Shen Zhiyao was outspoken and hated it when people did not speak their minds: ¡°Nan Sheng, can¡¯t you just finish what you want to say in one go? Must you always speak in halves, eager to let everyone know you¡¯re indecent?¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s complexion turned ugly at those words, but she couldn¡¯t stoop to Shen Zhiyao¡¯s level of vulgarity and could only retort with shamed indignation, ¡°Sister Zhiyao must not slander¡­¡±


    ¡°Who is your sister? I don¡¯t have the habit of randomly acknowledging sisters, and definitely not like a certain frivolous woman who calls every man ¡®brother¡¯!¡± Shen Zhiyao said with a sarcastic smile.


    She had just spoken a few truths, and now Nan Sheng was playing the victim? How shameful!


    Nan Sheng¡¯s complexion turned from pale to flushed with anger, and she instinctively looked towards Xiao Chen: ¡°Brother Xiao¡­¡±


    At this moment, Yan Changsheng¡¯s expression was also unpleasant. Although Shen Zhiyao¡¯s words were harsh, he felt there was merit in them.


    Nan Sheng called him Brother Changsheng, just as she called Xiao Chen Brother Xiao. It seemed that any man she wished to be close to was addressed as ¡°brother¡±, and he was not the most special one.


    ¡°Shengsheng, go back with Brother Changsheng. I need to teach Qinghe sword refinement,¡± Xiao Chen waved to Shen Qinghe, ¡°Qinghe, come here.¡±


    Shen Qinghe instinctively glanced at Shen Zhiyao. Shen Zhiyao smiled brilliantly at her, ¡°Hurry up and go!¡±


    Seeing that Shen Zhiyao was not provoked by Nan Sheng, Shen Qinghe sighed in relief and walked over to Xiao Chen as instructed.


    However, Xiao Chen suddenly grasped her wrist, startling her.


    By the time she reacted and tried to break free, Xiao Chen looked towards the others standing aside, ¡°All of you can leave. I am not available to entertain you.¡±


    At this scene, Nan Sheng felt extremely aggrieved.


    In the past, she was always the center of attention wherever she went. Why did Brother Xiao neglect her as soon as he saw Shen Qinghe? It was her who had been by Brother Xiao¡¯s side these past few days.


    It shouldn¡¯t be like this. Brother Xiao was supposed to be her man.


    Once this thought emerged, it could not be erased. Nan Sheng walked beside Yan Changsheng heavily preoccupied, not noticing that Yan Changsheng was even more silent than usual.


    ¡°I can see it now, Brother Xiao must like Qinghe.¡± Nan Sheng said suddenly, glancing from the corner of her eye at Shen Zhiyao who was behind them.


    Shen Zhiyao heard her clearly and retorted with a frown, ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?¡±


    Although she was not very clever, she knew that Nan Sheng was deliberately instigating discord between her and her sister Qinghe.


    ¡°I am not talking nonsense. Brother Xiao really likes Qinghe. On the night of last year¡¯s Mid-Autumn Festival, Brother Xiao even wanted to steal a kiss from Qinghe. I saw it with my own eyes, and Brother Changsheng saw it too,¡± Nan Sheng said, turning towards Yan Changsheng, ¡°Isn¡¯t that right, Brother Changsheng?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao initially didn¡¯t want to pay attention to Nan Sheng, but this woman kept stirring up trouble between her and Qinghe, and it was also this woman who had caused Elder Shen to be seriously injured and fall into a coma.


    What Shen Zhiyao could least tolerate was that Nan Sheng had already taken Yan Changsheng away from her, and now she even wanted to turn her against Qinghe. How could there be such a bad, such a disgusting woman?


    There are limits to what one can endure, and at this moment, she just wanted to stab Nan Sheng to death with a sword.


    Nan Sheng did not expect her attempts to sow discord to result in Shen Zhiyao drawing her sword against her, causing her to panic.


    Shen Zhiyao, who was now a Golden Core Stage cultivator, naturally had no trouble dealing with Nan Sheng. Moreover, her every thrust was aimed at Nan Sheng¡¯s vital spots, leaving Nan Sheng struggling to block a few moves before she could no longer keep up. Just as Shen Zhiyao launched another sword thrust at Nan Sheng¡¯s vitals, Yan Changsheng finally intervened.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s cultivation base had recently made a breakthrough, advancing to the late Nascent Soul stage.


    With his current cultivation base, handling Shen Zhiyao was not a challenge.


    But Shen Zhiyao was proud, and seeing Yan Changsheng draw his sword against her, she attacked while sarcastically curling her lips, ¡°This is the good disciple my father taught; for a woman, you disregard right and wrong, casting aside even the most basic courtesy, integrity, and shame!¡±


    As soon as Yan Changsheng faced Nan Sheng, he would lose all reason, unable to tolerate anyone hurting her. His master could not, and certainly, Shen Zhiyao could not either!


    ¡°Zhiyao, you can¡¯t hurt Nan Sheng!¡± Yan Changsheng deflected Shen Zhiyao¡¯s thrust, ¡°Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for being impolite!¡±


    ¡°What kind of impolite? Is it like last year when you killed my father; do you also want to kill me now?!¡± Shen Zhiyao said as her swordplay became even more fierce, ¡°Before I die, I will definitely kill Nan Sheng first!¡± sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A surge of both new grudges and old hatred welled up in her heart, making her bloodthirsty.

 Chapter 34 - 34 34 A match between a despicable person and a

    ?Chapter 34: Chapter 34: A match between a despicable person and a despicable dog, forever and ever! Chapter 34: Chapter 34: A match between a despicable person and a despicable dog, forever and ever! When Shen Qinghe rushed to the scene upon hearing the commotion, she could only see a flurry of swords and sabers; she couldn¡¯t even make out the figures of Yan Changsheng and Shen Zhiyao.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that Shen Zhiyao would actually fight Yan Changsheng.


    She thought that this part of the story had already passed, but the moment she took her eyes off, the plot had returned to its original track. If nothing else, it was Nan Sheng who must have deliberately provoked Shen Zhiyao, right?


    Shen Zhiyao was simple-minded, how could she outwit Nan Sheng when it came to schemes? The thing that the female protagonist was best at was sowing discord.


    She brandished her sword, ready to join the battle, but Xiao Chen quickly stopped her, ¡°Changsheng knows when to hold back, why run into the fray?!¡± S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If he really knew restraint, he wouldn¡¯t have injured my father last year!¡± Shen Qinghe shrugged off Xiao Chen and joined the fight with her sword drawn.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe suddenly appear, Nan Sheng thought she saw an opportunity to completely dispose of the Shen sisters.


    If she could, like last year, use Brother Changsheng¡¯s hand to kill Shen Qinghe, then she would be able to eliminate the future trouble Shen Qinghe posed.


    So she didn¡¯t hesitate to raise her sword and meet Shen Qinghe, every strike deadly.


    With the pointers from Xiao Chen, coupled with her relentless practice night and day, Shen Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship had become incredibly refined. With all the protagonists present, her spiritual energy was abundant, and her sword pressure was even more fierce than a few days before.


    Nan Sheng was greatly taken aback when facing Shen Qinghe.


    She knew she had a Sword Spiritual Root, and that she was a cultivation genius that appeared once in a millennium, but against Shen Qinghe¡¯s net-like sword pressure, she could hardly display her skills.


    After exchanging a mere dozen or so moves with Shen Qinghe, Nan Sheng found herself trapped in an opening.


    Seeing the devastating thrust of Shen Qinghe¡¯s sword aimed at her heart, she screamed loudly in fear, ¡°Brother Changsheng, save me!!¡±


    Yan Changsheng swung his sword to block Shen Qinghe¡¯s fatal thrust, inadvertently exerting seventy percent of his strength in his anxiety.


    Shen Qinghe had only achieved Foundation Establishment shortly ago; no matter how sufficient her spiritual energy was, she couldn¡¯t withstand the fierce Sword Qi of a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator.


    Her body flew out like a kite with its string cut, about to crash heavily to the ground, but it was Xiao Chen who acted in time to catch her.


    Even so, her whole body was in severe pain as her blood surged, and she vomited a mouthful of blood.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s pale face, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s hands trembled; she didn¡¯t dare to touch her, ¡°Qinghe, are you, are you all right?¡±


    Fearing that Shen Zhiyao would worry, Shen Qinghe weakly said, ¡°I¡¯m fine, elder sister, take me back to Simple Residence Courtyard.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao pressed her lips tightly together and turned to look at Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng.


    Yan Changsheng had never seen such a venomous look in Shen Zhiyao¡¯s eyes; he wanted to explain that he hadn¡¯t meant to hurt Shen Qinghe, but the fact was that Shen Qinghe had been injured by his Sword Qi.


    ¡°You cold-hearted, treacherous thing, how did my father ever take in an ungrateful traitor like you?!¡± Shen Zhiyao scolded angrily.


    Hearing this, Nan Sheng immediately retorted, ¡°It was clearly you who first tried to kill me, Brother Changsheng was just trying to save me out of necessity. Am I supposed to just stand there and let you kill me?!¡±


    No sooner had her words fallen, than Shen Zhiyao was upon her, slapping her across the face with several blows, left and right.


    This time, Yan Changsheng was also a half beat too slow in his reaction; by the time he thought to intercede, Nan Sheng¡¯s cheeks were already swollen red.


    The next moment, Shen Zhiyao reached him and fiercely slapped his face.


    ¡°A vile man matches a vile woman, together forever!!¡± Shen Zhiyao fiercely spat out and turned back to Shen Qinghe, picked her up, and flew away on her sword.


    Nan Sheng watched the Shen sisters leave before she could react. She threw herself into Yan Changsheng¡¯s arms, weeping, ¡°Brother Changsheng, you must seek justice for me¡­¡±


    Yan Changsheng pushed Nan Sheng away with a wooden expression, feeling weary in body and mind.


    He didn¡¯t know why, but each time he would end up hurting those close to him because of Nan Sheng. Whether it was his Master or Qinghe, who had been the most important people in his life, he had hurt them over and over again.


    Nan Sheng was wounded by his indifferent manner, and she said with an accusing tone, ¡°Brother Changsheng, are you tired of me?¡±


    Yan Changsheng found Nan Sheng¡¯s voice particularly grating and replied hoarsely, ¡°What else do you want from me, do you want me to kill Qinghe for you to be satisfied?¡±


    For her sake, he had broken off his engagement with Qinghe, wounding the Master who had raised him, and today he had hurt Qinghe, who had liked to follow him since childhood.


    What more did Nan Sheng want him to do to satisfy her?


    Nan Sheng was at a loss for words, silent tears flowing. Looking at Yan Changsheng¡¯s indifferent handsome face, she suddenly felt cold in her hands and feet.


    It shouldn¡¯t be like this, Yan Changsheng loved her so much, how could his look be so indifferent? As if she were an insignificant person.


    She was his bed companion, the woman he loved most; just because he had hurt Shen Qinghe, was he pushing all the blame onto her?


    She watched as Yan Changsheng left without looking back. She wanted to follow, but her feet felt as if they had been filled with a thousand pounds of stones; she couldn¡¯t lift them at all.


    ¡°Brother Changsheng, if you leave like this, never come to see me again!!¡± she shouted after his retreating figure.


    Yan Changsheng paused for a moment but still didn¡¯t turn back, quickly disappearing from Nan Sheng¡¯s view.


    Nan Sheng felt a mix of anger and sorrow, unable to help but sob with her head in her hands.


    No, it couldn¡¯t be. Today, she was the true winner. Yan Changsheng loved her so much, he would come back for her. But she waited for half a Shichen and yet Yan Changsheng did not return for her.


    Upset, she entered the Spring Breeze Pavilion.


    Xiao Chen saw her enter but only glanced at her indifferently before continuing to meditate.


    She sat down next to Xiao Chen and said in a low voice, ¡°Brother Xiao, would you keep me company for a chat?¡±


    Xiao Chen ignored her, and Nan Sheng, with a crestfallen look and brimming tears, said, ¡°Shengsheng¡¯s face hurts, could Brother Xiao help me apply some medicine?¡±


    Xiao Chen finally opened his eyes, but there was not a hint of warmth in his gaze at Nan Sheng, ¡°This is what you brought upon yourself, who is to blame?¡±


    Nan Sheng did not expect Xiao Chen to rebuke her so harshly. Her tears fell silently, ¡°Is Brother Xiao blaming me too? It was clearly Shen Zhiyao who wanted to kill me first. Was it wrong for Brother Changsheng to protect me?¡±


    Xiao Chen was annoyed and frustrated. He recalled the scene when Shen Qinghe had been injured; at that moment, he very much wanted to draw his sword and fight with Yan Changsheng, but he had held back.


    Losing control over a woman was not worthwhile; he should remain calm and not act foolishly.


    While Xiao Chen was distracted, Nan Sheng threw herself into his arms, clutching tightly at his waist, ¡°Brother Changsheng doesn¡¯t want me anymore, what should I do?¡±


    Xiao Chen, looking down at the top of Nan Sheng¡¯s head, said indifferently, ¡°Shengsheng, I¡¯m not Changsheng, you should stay further away from me. I¡¯ve said before, I¡¯m not interested in other men¡¯s women.¡±


    Nan Sheng hadn¡¯t even had the chance to react before she was coldly pushed away by Xiao Chen.


    Nan Sheng did not expect Xiao Chen to be so cold. Clearly, he had been interested in her before, the kind of interest a man has in a woman, so why had he changed his mind so quickly?


    Could it be that he had taken a liking to Shen Qinghe?


    ¡°Brother Xiao, do you like Qinghe?¡± Nan Sheng asked tentatively.

 Chapter 35 - 35 35 Dont You Hate Yan Changsheng

    ?Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Don¡¯t You Hate Yan Changsheng? Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Don¡¯t You Hate Yan Changsheng? Xiao Chen gave Nan Sheng a cursory glance, ¡°What¡¯s so good about her that I should like her?¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Really?!¡±


    Xiao Chen disregarded her but could no longer calm his mind to cultivate.


    Was this what liking Shen Qinghe felt like?


    It shouldn¡¯t be, right?


    He was merely acting on lust, coveting Shen Qinghe¡¯s body.


    If one day he got Shen Qinghe¡¯s body, he wouldn¡¯t be interested in that woman anymore.


    In the Simple Residence Courtyard, after Shen Qinghe took an elixir, the churning breath in her chest quickly stabilized, and her injured meridians also seemed to be repaired.


    Shen Zhiyao anxiously stayed by her side, ¡°Is the elixir working? If it¡¯s not, we¡¯ll go find Medicine Master Huang.¡±


    Shen Qinghe pulled Shen Zhiyao to sit down, ¡°The elixir is very effective, I¡¯m fine now, elder sister, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    She wasn¡¯t surprised at all by how things turned out. In the original plot of the book, it was Shen Zhiyao who got hurt. When she saw Shen Zhiyao and Yan Changsheng clashing, she immediately thought to draw the fire onto herself.


    Knowing that Yan Changsheng cared for Nan Sheng, she brutally attacked Nan Sheng, and Yan Changsheng would surely protect Nan Sheng when he saw this.


    The result was as she expected; she attracted Yan Changsheng¡¯s wrath, and Shen Zhiyao thus avoided the disaster.


    Her fate as an early demise cannon fodder had changed, so she wasn¡¯t afraid of getting hurt, but it was different for Shen Zhiyao; she had to change Shen Zhiyao¡¯s fate at all costs.


    All things considered, she was very satisfied with today¡¯s outcome.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault for being too rash. It¡¯s all because of me that you got hurt,¡± Shen Zhiyao said with a dim look in her eyes.


    Shen Qinghe asked, ¡°Did Nan Sheng intentionally provoke elder sister, making elder sister lose control and strike out?¡±


    ¡°How did you know?¡± Shen Zhiyao replied with surprise.


    ¡°Because elder sister is straightforward and easily angered, also easily deceived. If Nan Sheng wants to exacerbate the discord between us, targeting elder sister is the most natural thing to do.¡± Shen Qinghe felt she understood exactly what was on Nan Sheng¡¯s mind.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s shoulders slumped, ¡°At the time, she kept saying that Big Senior Brother likes you, plainly because she knew I liked Big Senior Brother, she was sowing discord. I knew it, yet I couldn¡¯t control my temper. At that moment, I wanted to flay her a thousand times! Though honestly, if Big Senior Brother likes you, I wouldn¡¯t be jealous at all; even if I didn¡¯t like Big Senior Brother, I still found myself drawn in by that bitch Nan Sheng.¡±


    Shen Qinghe had many thoughts weighing on her mind.


    After this incident, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s hatred for Nan Sheng had become bone-deep, and the rift between her and Nan Sheng couldn¡¯t be reconciled.


    ¡°Not only Nan Sheng is our enemy, but Big Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother as well. As long as elder sister moves against Nan Sheng, Big Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother will surely protect her. Do you understand, elder sister?¡± Shen Qinghe said with a troubled heart.


    Had it been before this day, Shen Zhiyao definitely wouldn¡¯t have heeded such words.


    But having witnessed Shen Qinghe being severely wounded by Yan Changsheng, she couldn¡¯t remain indifferent.


    ¡°I understand. It¡¯s my impulsive nature that dragged you into this,¡± Shen Zhiyao said in a muffled voice.


    To Shen Qinghe¡¯s surprise, ¡°Does elder sister truly understand?¡±


    ¡°Am I that foolish? In the end, it¡¯s because our cultivation bases aren¡¯t high enough that we¡¯re suppressed by Yan Changsheng, and that¡¯s why you were hurt by him. We need to cultivate diligently. Only by doing so can we ever have the chance to kill Nan Sheng!¡± Shen Zhiyao said fiercely.


    Shen Qinghe felt a slight sense of relief in her heart; at last, elder sister had seen the crux of the problem.


    While the sisters were having their intimate conversation, Yan Changsheng silently entered the room.


    The moment Shen Zhiyao saw Yan Changsheng, her face slightly changed, and she instinctively moved Shen Qinghe behind her, warily glaring at him as she demanded, ¡°You¡¯ve already hurt Qinghe, what more do you want to do?!¡±


    All her actions were subconscious, and because of this, they were particularly painful for Yan Changsheng.


    He used to have a good relationship with the Shen sisters, Even if there were no romantic feelings between him and Qinghe, there was still the camaraderie of friendship.


    Qinghe was born into the Sky Pole Sect, and on the day of her birth, he even held her. As she grew up, he was there by her side.


    The Master regarded him as his own son, and the Shen sisters treated him like family.


    But now, they regarded him as an enemy.


    ¡°I, I didn¡¯t mean to hurt Qinghe today¡­¡± Yan Changsheng struggled to explain.


    ¡°Yeah, stabbing my father wasn¡¯t on purpose, injuring Qinghe seriously wasn¡¯t on purpose, and it¡¯s just that my father and Qinghe were fortunate enough not to die at your hand. Yan Changsheng, I feel sick when I see you now. Can¡¯t you just go away and stop disgusting us sisters?!¡± exclaimed Shen Zhiyao, with undisguised loathing in her eyes.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s face turned white, gripping the elixir tightly in his hand. After standing frozen for a moment, he finally extended the elixir, saying, ¡°This is a top-grade elixir, if Qinghe takes it after¡­¡± Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need, I wouldn¡¯t dare let Qinghe take an elixir from you. Who knows if it¡¯s poisoned or not?¡± Shen Zhiyao said with biting sarcasm.


    Yan Changsheng couldn¡¯t see Shen Qinghe¡¯s face; she was shielded behind Shen Zhiyao and hadn¡¯t spoken a word.


    He remembered how in the past, she would greet him with joy as soon as she saw him.


    ¡°Regardless, I¡¯ve wronged Qinghe, please let her take this elixir¡­¡±


    At that moment, Shen Qinghe pushed aside Shen Zhiyao and said to Yan Changsheng, ¡°Take back your elixir. As elder sister says, I fear the elixir might be poisoned. Second Senior Brother, please don¡¯t come to the Simple Residence Courtyard again, we do not welcome you here.¡±


    Yan Changsheng met Shen Qinghe¡¯s calm gaze. In the past, when she looked at him, there were feelings of admiration she couldn¡¯t hide, and on the night the Master was injured by him, there was hatred in her eyes when she looked at him.


    But now, her eyes were like a clear sky after the rain, totally void of anything.


    He awkwardly set down the elixir, ¡°Take care and heal.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao almost laughed out of sheer anger. She picked up the elixir and chased after him, blocking his way. Under his watchful gaze, she crushed the elixir into powder.


    ¡°Qinghe doesn¡¯t fancy your elixir! Don¡¯t come here again in the future. Seeing your face, Qinghe will surely feel so disgusted she¡¯d want to vomit.¡± Shen Zhiyao tossed this remark at him and turned back to the Side Courtyard.


    Yan Changsheng stood there, stunned, his eyes feeling sore.


    From inside came Shen Qinghe¡¯s voice, ¡°There was no need to return the elixir, why did elder sister have to say those things to provoke him? If he gets angry and hurts elder sister, what then?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re just too nice by nature. But honestly, don¡¯t you hate Yan Changsheng?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s question made Yan Changsheng hold his breath.


    He felt as if he had been waiting for ages, which might have only been a moment, before he heard her speak lightly, ¡°Why waste such intense emotions on someone so meaningless?¡±


    Ha, someone so meaningless.


    So now, in Qinghe¡¯s eyes, he was someone so meaningless.


    His steps disheveled, he quickly walked away, and only after a long time did he remember that he could travel by Sword Control.


    Actually, he shouldn¡¯t have been surprised, from the moment he had chosen Nan Sheng, he should have understood that things with Qinghe could never be as warm and close as they once were.


    In life, you gain some, you lose some. He had obtained the woman he loved most; losing a Shen Qinghe was nothing to concern himself over.

 Chapter 36 - 36 36 Going Crazy for Her

    ?Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Going Crazy for Her Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Going Crazy for Her Having returned to Shaonian Tower, Yan Changsheng kept telling himself that he already had Nan Sheng, and Qinghe was only secondary. In the future, once Qinghe¡¯s anger subsided, they might still be able to be friends¡ªthat wouldn¡¯t count as a loss.


    In the following days, Yan Changsheng devoted himself to cultivation, at times even leaving Nan Sheng behind in his thoughts.


    However, his cultivation was not going well. He opened his eyes while meditating and, remembering there was a class at Juxiu Hall today, he headed there.


    As soon as he entered Juxiu Hall, he saw Nan Sheng clinging to Xiao Chen¡¯s arm. The two of them were very close, appearing to be a couple. Xiao Chen said something that made Nan Sheng suddenly lean in close to him, nearly kissing Xiao Chen¡­


    Sensing his gaze, Nan Sheng looked over. Their eyes met, and with a defiant glance at him, she huffed softly and leaned even closer to Xiao Chen.


    Everyone was watching this drama unfold.


    The entire Sky Pole Sect knew of Yan Changsheng¡¯s deep love for Nan Sheng. Their relationship was stable and close; they were only just shy of becoming Daoist companions.


    Yet these past few days saw no sign of Yan Changsheng, but Nan Sheng was found residing in Spring Breeze Pavilion night after night, pairing up with Xiao Chen. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xiao Chen might have seemed indifferent on the surface, but he did not push Nan Sheng away. Now, with Yan Changsheng¡¯s sudden arrival, wasn¡¯t this a grand Asura Field in the making?


    People have a curiosity for the novel and enjoy a spectacle; they couldn¡¯t wait for the two male leads to fight over Nan Sheng¡ªthat would make quite the scene.


    Watching Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen¡¯s intimate moment, Yan Changsheng did indeed feel a jealousy that drove him mad. His possessiveness towards Nan Sheng had always been strong; how could he not be consumed by envy seeing her almost kiss Xiao Chen?


    But it wasn¡¯t just jealousy that he felt; he also felt powerless.


    Even if Nan Sheng was acting out of spite to provoke him by getting close to Xiao Chen, wasn¡¯t her behavior too excessive? Despite his reluctance to admit it, he knew that Nan Sheng harbored some affection for Xiao Chen.


    Perhaps Nan Sheng believed that, separated from him, she could still be with Xiao Chen. That¡¯s why she was treating his feelings so cheaply.


    For Nan Sheng, he injured his Master, snatched Qinghe¡¯s Secret Manual, and seriously hurt Qinghe. These actions had broken his own principles and bottom lines.


    Yet Nan Sheng repeatedly used Xiao Chen to test and provoke him, how could his heart not grow cold?


    In that moment, he felt it was pointless, no longer approaching Nan Sheng as he had before. Instead, he chose a seat further away.


    From the moment Yan Changsheng entered Juxiu Hall, Nan Sheng had been paying attention to his movements.


    She thought that Yan Changsheng would approach her and make amends as he used to, but unexpectedly, he didn¡¯t, and this caused her pretty face to darken slightly.


    Seeing that Nan Sheng was no longer engaging him in conversation, and noticing her wandering gaze, Xiao Chen knew what was on her mind.


    ¡°If you¡¯re still thinking about Changsheng, go find him. If you continue like this, be careful you don¡¯t completely push Changsheng away,¡± Xiao Chen, who had been closely pursued by Nan Sheng these past few days, naturally knew what she was up to.


    In his view, Nan Sheng was using him to make Yan Changsheng jealous, while he viewed Nan Sheng as leisure entertainment when he was bored; their relationship was nothing more than mutual use.


    Sometimes he thought that Nan Sheng wasn¡¯t as troublesome as Shen Qinghe, and it might be better to use Nan Sheng to erase the mark Shen Qinghe had left in his heart.


    After all, he was merely moved by her beauty; Shen Qinghe was just another beautiful Female Cultivator.


    What the cultivation world certainly did not lack was beauties.


    It was with this mindset that he didn¡¯t turn Nan Sheng away when she wanted to stay at Spring Breeze Pavilion. If Nan Sheng had the ability to make him forget Shen Qinghe, he would be happy to spend more time with her.


    The fear was that Nan Sheng didn¡¯t have such capability.


    ¡°If he doesn¡¯t come looking for me, why should I look for him?¡± Nan Sheng also had her pride.


    She was always coddled by men, held precious in the palms of their hands.


    Brother Changsheng said he would love her for a lifetime, dote on her for a lifetime. Yet in such a short time, just because of an insignificant Shen Qinghe, he had given her the cold shoulder, leaving her in utter distress.


    If she showed weakness this time, Brother Changsheng would further disregard her in the future.


    Xiao Chen didn¡¯t try to persuade her anymore. He occasionally paid attention to the movement in Juxiu Hall, thinking that when Shen Qinghe arrived, he could detect her immediately.


    Regrettably, even after the class ended, the Shen sisters did not show up.


    Of course, Yan Changsheng did not take the initiative to look for Nan Sheng either.


    Nan Sheng, watching Yan Changsheng¡¯s indifferent silhouette, was so angry that tears fell freely. In a fit of rage, she followed Xiao Chen back to Spring Breeze Pavilion.


    Later that night, the more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She wondered, if Brother Changsheng no longer wanted her, why should she remain chaste for him?


    Thereupon, she climbed into Xiao Chen¡¯s bed.


    Xiao Chen, who was meditating, opened his eyes upon hearing the noise and, seeing the beautiful girl lying on his bed, he said in a deep voice, ¡°Have you made up your mind about following me?¡±


    Nan Sheng responded indignantly, ¡°Of course, Brother Xiao is much better than Brother Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Chen shook his head, closed his eyes, and continued his cultivation.


    His cool and aloof demeanor drove Nan Sheng into a rage fueled by humiliation. She had always been the one to approach Xiao Chen proactively, yet this man always kept her at arm¡¯s length.


    Sometimes he seemed interested in her, and at other times he was particularly cold. She could never see through what he was really thinking.


    Just like now, she had climbed into his bed, and he could still continue cultivating as if nothing had happened. She had made herself so available, how could he still be as impassive as a block of wood?


    ¡°Does Brother Xiao not like me?¡± Nan Sheng moved close to Xiao Chen¡¯s face, feeling ever more that this man suited her tastes.


    Her soft red lips barely brushed his cheek, she couldn¡¯t believe he could remain untouched in such a situation.


    Xiao Chen opened his eyes, looking straight into Nan Sheng¡¯s shy and bashful doe eyes.


    He had to admit that Nan Sheng was indeed beautiful, especially those eyes, which easily aroused a man¡¯s protective instinct.


    Seeing that Xiao Chen hadn¡¯t pushed her away, Nan Sheng felt encouraged.


    Having been through the ways of the world, she knew how to stir a man¡¯s desires. Her small hands reached for his chest, and her lips kissed his sexy Adam¡¯s apple.


    The moment she heard Xiao Chen¡¯s breathing quicken, she quickly pulled back, shyly and timidly avoiding his gaze.


    The next moment, the man¡¯s large hand suddenly grasped her slender waist fiercely and threw her onto the bed, kissing her lips intensely.


    Nan Sheng timidly returned his kisses, and the two were like a flame meeting oil, igniting instantly.


    By the time Xiao Chen came back to his senses, Nan Sheng was without a stitch on.


    He took a deep breath, let go of Nan Sheng, sat at the edge of the bed, and calmed his agitated emotions.


    But Nan Sheng hugged him from behind and whispered timidly, ¡°Brother Xiao, I¡¯m willing¡­¡±


    So men were actually quite easy to seduce. Even Xiao Chen, aloof as he was, could not escape her amorous trap. With a crook of her slender finger, wasn¡¯t this man driven mad for her?


    The fire that had just subsided in Xiao Chen rose again. He took a deep breath, grabbed the girl¡¯s slender wrist, pushed her away a bit, and getting up, he said, ¡°You and Changsheng are just quarreling. As long as you two are not separated, you and I cannot take a step further.¡±


    Having said that, he walked away without looking back.

 Chapter 37 - 37 37 Into the Asura Field

    ?Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Into the Asura Field Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Into the Asura Field Nan Sheng stared blankly at Xiao Chen¡¯s retreating figure before she remembered Yan Changsheng.


    She knew how much Brother Changsheng loved her, and if he found out she had a relationship with Brother Xiao, he would likely go mad. Indeed, she had been reckless tonight.


    After leaving the Spring Breeze Pavilion, Xiao Chen felt somewhat lost. He had come very close to taking Nan Sheng¡¯s body, and while he did not regret it, he found the experience rather meaningless.


    Love between a man and a woman seemed to be all the same. It was thrilling in the heat of the moment, but afterwards, it felt empty.


    Was it only him who felt this way, or did everyone else feel the same?


    After leaving the Spring Breeze Pavilion, Xiao Chen found himself aimlessly wandering until he came to Simple Residence Courtyard without realizing.


    Shen Qinghe was in meditation.


    She had been seriously injured by Yan Changsheng before and, despite taking an elixir, her cultivation base was still damaged. Moreover, she increasingly needed more spiritual energy. Tomorrow, she would have to find a way to get close to the protagonists, or else she would run out of spiritual energy and be unable to cultivate.


    Just then, she sensed a strong presence of spiritual energy nearby.


    She opened her eyes, puzzled about who would come at this hour. Could it be Dongfang Wuya?


    No, it wasn¡¯t Dongfang Wuya.


    Could it be Yan Changsheng?


    While Yan Changsheng was essentially not a bad person, he had repeatedly crossed his own lines for the sake of Nan Sheng, and his latest action of injuring her would understandably cause him feelings of guilt.


    Since Yan Changsheng had come to her, it suited her just fine as she was in dire need of spiritual energy.


    Unfortunately, the person outside did not stay for long¡ªonly a quarter of a Shichen¡ªwhich wasn¡¯t enough time to store a significant amount of spiritual energy.


    By dawn, the little spiritual energy Shen Qinghe had stored was utterly exhausted.


    ¡°You¡¯re saying you want to go where?¡± Shen Zhiyao thought she had misheard.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to learn swordsmanship from Big Senior Brother,¡± Shen Qinghe replied with a smile.


    Shen Zhiyao was skeptical. ¡°You¡¯re not trying to stand up for me, are you? Although I like Big Senior Brother, you don¡¯t need to get angry on my behalf. I don¡¯t think I¡¯m that upset¡­¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes shimmered slightly. ¡°That means elder sister doesn¡¯t have romantic feelings for Big Senior Brother, but rather, it¡¯s likely possessiveness. Since elder sister isn¡¯t so fond of Big Senior Brother, why would I go to trouble him? Don¡¯t worry, elder sister, I¡¯m just going to learn sword moves from him.¡±


    ¡°But Nan Sheng is there, and Big Senior Brother likes Nan Sheng. I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll be mistreated,¡± Shen Zhiyao blocked Shen Qinghe¡¯s path, patting her chest. ¡°Elder sister can teach you, too. How about you don¡¯t go?¡±


    This was the first time Shen Qinghe had seen Shen Zhiyao show concern over Nan Sheng. The Shen Zhiyao of the past feared neither heaven nor earth and certainly would never fear Nan Sheng.


    Her recent injury had instilled a sense of reverence in Shen Zhiyao, which was a good thing.


    ¡°I¡¯m not going to oppose Nan Sheng. Even if Big Senior Brother likes Nan Sheng, it doesn¡¯t prevent him from teaching me swordsmanship,¡± Shen Qinghe said calmly.


    ¡°What if Nan Sheng doesn¡¯t want Big Senior Brother to teach you?¡± Shen Zhiyao expressed her concern.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll just come back. Don¡¯t worry, elder sister, I¡¯m going to practice swordsmanship, not to cause trouble,¡± Shen Qinghe reassured Shen Zhiyao a few more times before she left.


    When Shen Qinghe arrived at the Spring Breeze Pavilion, she found that it was quite lively, as Rong Yu had also come, not just Nan Sheng.


    Rong Yu was also one of the supporting female characters in the book, but the man she loved was Xiao Chen.


    Ever since she found out that Nan Sheng clung to Xiao Chen every day, Rong Yu wouldn¡¯t be left behind and ran to Xiao Chen to make her presence felt.


    Xiao Chen didn¡¯t send anyone away, he simply found it boring, not understanding what was so worth fighting over between these two women. If it had been before, he would have driven both women away.


    Now he needed these two women to divert his attention from Shen Qinghe, so he watched, bored, as the two women vied for his affection and grew jealous of each other.


    Just as he was enjoying the spectacle, Shen Qinghe approached from the morning light, bringing with her a bright beauty, her skin as clear as ice and bones as pure as jade, her eyes bright and clear, so beautiful it seemed almost surreal.


    Nan Sheng was the first to notice something off about Xiao Chen and followed his gaze. The moment she saw Shen Qinghe, her complexion changed unexpectedly.


    ¡°Is Qinghe here to see Brother Xiao?¡± Nan Sheng greeted Shen Qinghe with a sweet and charming smile.


    Shen Qinghe moved closer to Nan Sheng, quietly drawing the spiritual energy from her body. ¡°There are some sword moves that I can¡¯t quite integrate. I was thinking of asking Big Senior Brother, are you available?¡±


    Xiao Chen was already annoyed with Nan Sheng and Rong Yu clinging to him, and he didn¡¯t want to deal with Shen Qinghe either. Seeing Shen Qinghe looking over, he curved his lips coldly and distantly, ¡°I am accompanying Shengsheng. I¡¯m not available.¡±


    Nan Sheng heard this and was delighted, shyly and timidly looking at Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen just happened to look at her, their gazes entangled with each other, as if an invisible string of intimacy was drawing them together.


    Rong Yu, seeing this, felt both jealous and hateful. ¡°Nan Sheng, is it because Second Senior Brother doesn¡¯t want you that you turn to seduce Big Senior Brother?¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes brimmed with tears as she retorted with righteous indignation, ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡±


    ¡°Whether I¡¯m talking nonsense, you know it in your heart. Second Senior Brother must have also realized you¡¯re a flirt, that¡¯s why he doesn¡¯t want you. A woman like you deserves to be abandoned by a man!¡± Rong Yu said, hoping for a reaction from Xiao Chen.


    To her irritation, Xiao Chen acted as if he hadn¡¯t heard her words at all, allowing Nan Sheng to cling to his arm, seemingly completely enthralled by her.


    Her sharp eyes caught Shen Qinghe still standing aside, so she dragged Shen Qinghe into it too. ¡°Don¡¯t be too smug too soon, thinking that with your bit of beauty you can flirt around. Qinghe is even more beautiful than you, yet I haven¡¯t seen her behaving so wantonly.¡±


    Shen Qinghe, who had been quietly drawing spiritual energy from the protagonists, saw the attack suddenly directed at her and humbly said, ¡°Nan Sheng is recognized by the Sky Pole Sect as the number one beauty. Someone like me with a willow-like figure doesn¡¯t stand out.¡±


    All she wanted was to quietly absorb spiritual energy and enjoy the drama undisturbed, not be dragged into it.


    It seemed like it was only now that Xiao Chen realized Shen Qinghe was still there, and he looked over, asking, ¡°Why haven¡¯t you left yet?¡±


    Shen Qinghe smiled gently at Xiao Chen, ¡°Big Senior Brother, please go about your business. Don¡¯t mind me.¡±


    Xiao Chen saw her obedient smile and slightly froze, a tingling sensation in his fingertips hard to suppress, suddenly feeling an urge to pinch her face.


    Nan Sheng, seeing Xiao Chen gazing at Shen Qinghe¡¯s face in a daze, felt a surge of jealousy. She leaned her delicate body on Xiao Chen¡¯s arm, with feigned annoyance said, ¡°Brother Xiao, didn¡¯t you say you¡¯d accompany me? How about we take a stroll in the marketplace?¡±


    She didn¡¯t believe that Shen Qinghe would still follow them if they did that.


    Xiao Chen then realized his lapse and hastily looked away, turning to Nan Sheng and replied softly, ¡°Wherever Shengsheng wishes to go, I will accompany you.¡±


    Nan Sheng beamed with shy delight, not forgetting to throw a scornful glance at Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe really didn¡¯t understand what Nan Sheng had to be so proud of, nor why Nan Sheng harbored such hostility towards her.


    After all, it was Nan Sheng who caused Elder Shen to be seriously injured and comatose, and it was also Nan Sheng who led to Yan Changsheng breaking off his marriage. How could she, a minor expendable character, become the number one enemy of the book¡¯s fated female protagonist?

 Chapter 38 - 38 38 Does Brother Xiao like Qinghe

    ?Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Does Brother Xiao like Qinghe? Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Does Brother Xiao like Qinghe? Rong Yu also regained her composure by now, and she smoothly agreed, ¡°I¡¯ll go too!¡±


    Nan Sheng didn¡¯t want Rong Yu to follow, so she clung to Xiao Chen¡¯s arm and acted coquettishly, ¡°Brother Xiao, wouldn¡¯t it be nice if just the two of us went out to play?¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll listen to you,¡± Xiao Chen doted on Nan Sheng, gazing at her fondly.


    Upon hearing this, Rong Yu¡¯s face changed color, filled with reluctance in her heart, but she was unable to fawn over Xiao Chen like Nan Sheng did.


    She could only watch helplessly as Xiao Chen followed Nan Sheng towards the direction of the Sky Pole Sect¡¯s main gate.


    As Nan Sheng walked arm in arm with Xiao Chen, roughly half a quarter of an hour passed when she suddenly looked back and saw Shen Qinghe silently following behind her and Xiao Chen. She said with a sarcastic curl of her lips, ¡°Qinghe, why are you following us?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was not at all embarrassed at being discovered and responded indifferently, ¡°I just happen to be going this way.¡±


    Xiao Chen turned around to look at her, his eyes enigmatic.


    Under Xiao Chen¡¯s gaze, Shen Qinghe remained very calm, returning the look unabashedly.


    Xiao Chen did not say anything either and simply took Nan Sheng by the waist and left on his sword.


    Shen Qinghe stood in place, watching Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng fly off into the distance, actually feeling a bit surprised that the two of them made no attempt to hide their display of affection in public.


    One could only wonder what Yan Changsheng would feel upon seeing this scene, especially since Nan Sheng was the woman that Yan Changsheng loved so dearly.


    Leaning on Xiao Chen¡¯s arm, Nan Sheng looked back in the direction where Shen Qinghe stood. Seeing that Shen Qinghe was still standing there, watching them leave, she muttered softly, ¡°Could Qinghe also have feelings for Brother Xiao?¡±


    A thought crossed Xiao Chen¡¯s mind, ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°I said, could Qinghe also like Brother Xiao?¡± Nan Sheng intently observed Xiao Chen¡¯s facial expressions.


    She couldn¡¯t tell if it was just her own misconception, but she always felt that Brother Xiao was particularly cold towards Shen Qinghe.


    Having known Brother Xiao for a while, she was somewhat aware of his temperament. He would address people and matters he didn¡¯t care about with gentle indifference. It seemed polite on the surface, yet it was actually distancing.


    However, Xiao Chen was exceptionally cold towards Shen Qinghe, contrary to his usual principles of dealing with people.


    ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it,¡± responded Xiao Chen, his expression showing no oddness.


    ¡°Then, does Brother Xiao like Qinghe?¡± Nan Sheng asked abruptly.


    Xiao Chen turned his gaze to Nan Sheng, and under his icy stare, she felt a chill run down her spine and stammered, ¡°I, I was just asking randomly.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t bring up irrelevant people in the future,¡± Xiao Chen returned to his usual demeanor, his expression neutral.


    Nan Sheng felt a slight relief inside, thinking she might have been overthinking things.


    How could someone like Xiao Chen ever take a fancy to someone as undistinguished as Shen Qinghe? Even Yan Changsheng, despite being engaged to Shen Qinghe, had withdrawn from the marriage arrangement, let alone Xiao Chen, who was never short of women throwing themselves at him?


    Shen Qinghe was too bland and featureless; if she were a man, she would not find her appealing either.


    She proactively wrapped her arms around Xiao Chen¡¯s neck, ¡°Brother Xiao, you already have me, you can¡¯t be fickle.¡±


    The two of them had already been intimate, he had even seen her body, and although they had not yet consummated their relationship, they were already very close.


    Xiao Chen revealed a hint of a teasing smile, as he pinched the soft flesh at Nan Sheng¡¯s waist, ¡°Are you truly willing to give up on Changsheng?¡±


    Upon suddenly hearing the name Yan Changsheng, Nan Sheng lost focus for a moment, then said in a muffled voice, ¡°It was he who didn¡¯t want me first, so I don¡¯t want him either.¡±


    ¡°What if Changsheng looks for you again?¡± Xiao Chen asked, absentmindedly.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes flickered slightly as she countered, ¡°If Brother Changsheng looks for me again, will Brother Xiao let me go?¡±


    Her response was a passionate kiss from Xiao Chen.


    By the time Nan Sheng came to her senses, she suddenly remembered Xiao Chen hadn¡¯t given her a straight answer.


    So did this man really care about her or not?


    She knew to some extent that even if Xiao Chen liked her, it definitely couldn¡¯t compare to how much Yan Changsheng liked her. It was precisely because Yan Changsheng loved her too much that he got so angry this time.


    Initially, she had wanted to provoke Yan Changsheng by using Xiao Chen, hoping that Yan Changsheng would get jealous and fight with Xiao Chen over her as usual.


    She liked watching men get jealous and quarrel over her, especially seeing these favored sons of heaven fight because of her fulfilled her vanity, but she had angered Yan Changsheng.


    Inside the Simple Residence Courtyard, Shen Zhiyao greeted Shen Qinghe as soon as she returned, immediately asking, ¡°Did Nan Sheng bully you?¡±


    Shen Qinghe smiled, ¡°Elder sister is overthinking it.¡±


    ¡°Then did Big Senior Brother refuse to teach you?¡± Shen Zhiyao continued.


    ¡°Nan Sheng wanted to browse the market, so she had Big Senior Brother accompany her, and then the two of them left the sect and went down the mountain,¡± Shen Qinghe replied.


    This trip hadn¡¯t been in vain; although she hadn¡¯t spent a very long time by the protagonist¡¯s side, she had absorbed quite a bit of spiritual energy¡ªenough to last her two days.


    She was in a somewhat passive situation, but given her special circumstances, it was a boon to be able to cultivate at all by approaching the protagonist and drawing spiritual energy.


    ¡°Looks like Big Senior Brother is really with Nan Sheng,¡± Shen Zhiyao suddenly chuckled. ¡°Yan Changsheng got what he deserved. He hurt Elder Shen and you for a fickle woman, and now Big Senior Brother has taken his woman. This is karma for him calling off your engagement!¡±


    Shen Qinghe curiously asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you jealous that Big Senior Brother is with Nan Sheng?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing to be jealous of. If he likes a woman like Nan Sheng, it shows Big Senior Brother has poor taste. He¡¯s not worth my affection,¡± Shen Zhiyao said, appearing nonchalant.


    Shen Qinghe nodded vigorously, ¡°Big Senior Brother is indeed not a good man; elder sister will find someone much better in the future!¡± S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Forget about it, there are only a few outstanding men in the Sky Pole Sect, all tainted by Nan Sheng. For now, all I hope is that Mr. Wuya doesn¡¯t fall into Nan Sheng¡¯s hands. He¡¯s the only clean, favored son of heaven left in the Sky Pole Sect. If even Mr. Wuya falls for Nan Sheng, then I¡¯d think there are no good men left in this world,¡± Shen Zhiyao sighed sorrowfully, turning her grief and rage into motivation and went to practice her swordsmanship in the courtyard.


    Shen Qinghe thought to herself that Dongfang Wuya was also a male lead, and although there wasn¡¯t much romantic plot involving him and Nan Sheng in the book, they indeed ended up in an irreconcilable fight with Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng over her later on.


    She didn¡¯t ponder on it any further and focused on cultivating.


    Unfortunately, the bit of spiritual energy she had stored was exhausted in a day. Without spiritual energy, she couldn¡¯t cultivate and had to approach the protagonist proactively.


    When Shen Zhiyao heard that Shen Qinghe was going to look for Xiao Chen again, she eyed her suspiciously, ¡°I think your swordsmanship is already very good. Now is the time to improve your cultivation base. Rather than asking Big Senior Brother for advice, you should work on raising your cultivation base first.¡±


    ¡°While father is in his comatose state, if I have questions, I should seek advice from Big Senior Brother. Elder sister, you focus on your cultivation. I¡¯ll be right back,¡± Shen Qinghe said, then dashed off like a wisp of smoke.


    Shen Zhiyao couldn¡¯t stop her in time and grew more suspicious about Shen Qinghe frequently seeking out Xiao Chen.


    As soon as Shen Qinghe approached the Spring Breeze Pavilion, she felt a surge of abundant spiritual energy envelop her and hurriedly made her way there with joy.


    This time, she didn¡¯t enter the Spring Breeze Pavilion but stood outside to absorb the protagonist¡¯s spiritual energy. However, the conversation between a few key characters still reached her ears.


    ¡°Shengsheng, are you with Big Senior Brother now?¡± Yan Changsheng¡¯s slightly quivering voice clearly entered Shen Qinghe¡¯s ears.

 Chapter 39 - 39 39 Hair-Raising

    ?Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Hair-Raising Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Hair-Raising Nan Sheng stood by Xiao Chen¡¯s side, her expression haughty, ¡°Brother Changsheng doesn¡¯t want me anymore, why should I continue to cling to Brother Changsheng?¡±


    The implication was that if Yan Changsheng didn¡¯t want her, there were other men who did; she was not solely dependent on Yan Changsheng. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want you, I just¡­¡± Yan Changsheng closed his eyes in agony.


    He just felt that Nan Sheng was making him less and less like himself, and increasingly without bottom lines and principles.


    It was also for Nan Sheng that he hurt those close to him, whether it was Master or Qinghe; he hurt them, even though it wasn¡¯t intentional.


    Seeing Yan Changsheng stumbling over his words and unable to give a clear answer, Nan Sheng felt a pang of sorrow.


    When their relationship was at its best, they hated to be apart even for a moment, and at that time she thought Yan Changsheng was willing to give up everything because of his love for her.


    But now, he hesitated. Did he feel that loving her had become a source of pain?


    ¡°Brother Changsheng doesn¡¯t want me anymore, so I don¡¯t want Brother Changsheng either. Now, Brother Xiao and I are a couple. If Brother Changsheng has nothing else to say, then please leave,¡± said Nan Sheng, and then turned to throw herself into Xiao Chen¡¯s embrace.


    Xiao Chen wrapped his arms around her slender waist, meeting Yan Changsheng¡¯s pain-filled gaze.


    He gently patted Nan Sheng¡¯s back, looking at Yan Changsheng with his lips slightly parted, ¡°You see, Shengsheng is now my woman. Don¡¯t worry, I will take good care of her.¡±


    He had indeed made up his mind to be with Nan Sheng. If possible, he wanted to become daoist companions with her.


    He was the type of man suited for a stable relationship. Nan Sheng wouldn¡¯t bore him, nor would she excite him excessively; being with her gave him a sense of security.


    Nan Sheng gave him the feeling of destiny; it was as if she was the one fated for him. She was unlike Shen Qinghe, who always made his emotions unstable whenever he saw her.


    Yan Changsheng clenched his fists tightly. Seeing Nan Sheng in Xiao Chen¡¯s arms ignited a jealous rage in him, causing him to completely lose his reason.


    He rushed forward, attempting to pull Nan Sheng out from Xiao Chen¡¯s arms. Xiao Chen, of course, refused to let go, and the two men came to blows without further words.


    Shen Qinghe, who silently absorbed the protagonists¡¯ spiritual energy from outside, hoped the fight inside would last longer; if she could gather enough spiritual energy, it would be sufficient for half a month.


    As Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng started fighting, Shen Qinghe found the spiritual energy she absorbed to be purer and more potent. While she was enjoying the moment, Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen fought their way outside.


    The two men stopped fighting for an instant when they saw her, but quickly resumed their clash.


    Shen Qinghe shouted half-heartedly, ¡°Big Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, whatever the matter, please sit down and discuss it properly. Fighting like this hurts the harmony!¡±


    Fight on, fight on. The more they fought, the stronger the spiritual energy they emitted, allowing her to revel in the collection.


    Nan Sheng initially wanted to stop the fight between Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng, but seeing the bothersome Shen Qinghe, she suddenly lost the inclination to intervene.


    It was time for Shen Qinghe to clearly see that whether it was Yan Changsheng or Xiao Chen, the person they loved was her.


    She silently stood beside Shen Qinghe and whispered, ¡°Brother Changsheng said before that he wanted to become daoist companions with me, and Brother Xiao also wants to become daoist companions with me. Qinghe, who do you think I should choose?¡±


    Shen Qinghe hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Chen to move so quickly, but thinking of Nan Sheng living in the Spring Breeze Pavilion, it seemed logical that the two would consider marriage.


    She pretended to ponder for a moment before replying, ¡°Have you ever thought about taking them both into your harem? Who says that only men can have multiple wives and concubines? With your charm and so many outstanding men in love with you, marrying just one would hurt the others. Why not take them all and have them all to yourself?¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s brow twitched slightly, surprised that Shen Qinghe¡¯s suggestion coincided with her own thoughts.


    Whether it was Brother Changsheng or Brother Xiao, they were both so wonderful and outstanding, she couldn¡¯t bear to part with either, she wanted them both. If she could marry both at the same time, wouldn¡¯t that mean no one would be hurt?


    Seeing Nan Sheng moved by the idea, Shen Qinghe secretly thought the heroine was indeed greedy.


    However, from what she knew, both Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen were unwilling to share Nan Sheng with each other, wanting her all to themselves, which is why they fought so fiercely in the book.


    Judging by the current plot development, these two male leads have already started to lay the groundwork for overthrowing the Three Realms in the future.


    On the other hand, Dongfang Wuya spends all day in Bixiao Tower, indifferent to worldly affairs¡ªhow could he possibly intersect with Nan Sheng¡¯s life? It¡¯s no wonder that in the book, Dongfang Wuya¡¯s role as a male lead is pitifully small.


    Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng are both at the Nascent Soul Stage of cultivation, both disciples under Elder Shen, practicing the same swordsmanship, and both are equally talented.


    When the two fought, it was difficult for either to gain an advantage over the other.


    Shen Qinghe felt that as long as the two of them didn¡¯t die, it was fine; after all, she still needed to extract the spiritual energy from their bodies.


    The two brothers fought for about a Shichen, and in the end, both were injured. Seeing them finally separate, Nan Sheng subconsciously ran towards Yan Changsheng, but halfway there, she remembered that she had fallen out with him.


    She glanced at Yan Changsheng, bit her lip, and ran to Xiao Chen, tenderly supporting him, ¡°Brother Xiao, where are you hurt? Are you alright?¡±


    Xiao Chen chuckled, ¡°I hurt all over.¡±


    ¡°Then what should we do?¡± Nan Sheng¡¯s doe eyes looked at Xiao Chen in alarm.


    Xiao Chen pointed to his own thin lips, ¡°Kiss me, and it will stop hurting.¡±


    While speaking, he glanced at Yan Changsheng, his gaze finally resting on Shen Qinghe¡¯s face.


    Shen Qinghe thought she was barely noticeable and didn¡¯t understand why Xiao Chen was looking at her¡ªit was weird and totally inexplicable.


    Especially the way Xiao Chen was looking at her, it sent chills down her spine.


    Wanting to provoke Yan Changsheng¡¯s jealousy, Nan Sheng tiptoed and imprinted a kiss on Xiao Chen¡¯s lips.


    She intended to pull away after a brief kiss, but Xiao Chen wrapped his arms around her slender waist and kissed her deeply, as if to set the very air on fire.


    Shen Qinghe, an innocent girl, had never seen such an ardent display before.


    Feeling too embarrassed to keep watching and with her supply of spiritual energy filled, she quietly left the Spring Breeze Pavilion.


    Because Yan Changsheng was present, Nan Sheng initially felt some shame, but Xiao Chen¡¯s kissing skills were so good that she quickly drowned in his fervent and tender kisses.


    Just when she was indulging in the moment, Xiao Chen suddenly stopped kissing her and pushed her away, his eyes cold.


    She instinctively looked at Yan Changsheng, catching his eyes filled with jealous fury. They seemed ablaze with fire that could consume her at any moment.


    Her heart skipped a beat, and she dared not look at Yan Changsheng anymore, turning instead to bury herself in Xiao Chen¡¯s embrace.


    ¡°Shengsheng, come back to me¡­¡± Yan Changsheng¡¯s voice trembled slightly.


    He regretted it, regretted being so petty. He liked Nan Sheng so much, and there were so many men coveting her. The moment he let go, Xiao Chen would seize the opportunity.


    If he hadn¡¯t been quarreling with her, she and Xiao Chen wouldn¡¯t have progressed so quickly.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Nan Sheng: Why can a man have a wife and several concubines, but I can¡¯t have them all?


    Qinghe: Hmm-hmm, just take these men into your harem.


    Nan Sheng: Also, I want Mr. Wuya.


    Mr. Wuya, who was busy with self-cultivation: Smoothly roll away!!

 Chapter 40 - 40 40 Sensation in the Sect

    ?Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Sensation in the Sect Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Sensation in the Sect Nan Sheng clung tightly to Xiao Chen¡¯s waist, her voice muffled in reply, ¡°Brother Changsheng, please leave. I have Brother Xiao now. Perhaps before long, Brother Changsheng, you will be able to enjoy the wedding wine from me and Brother Xiao.¡±


    Yan Changsheng felt as if struck by lightning, unable to believe what he was hearing as he stared at Nan Sheng, who had her back to him, ¡°What did you just say?¡±


    Seeing this, Xiao Chen simply clarified, ¡°If all goes well, I will marry Shengsheng.¡±


    Yan Changsheng was already injured and, at this moment, the shock was too great; a pain struck his heart, and he felt somewhat unsteady on his feet.


    Nan Sheng saw this clearly and felt extremely heartbroken. She was about to step out of Xiao Chen¡¯s embrace when he firmly grasped her slender waist. With a strong squeeze that seemed as if he wanted to break her waist, the pain made her gasp.


    Shen Qinghe had just left the Spring Breeze Pavilion not long ago when she heard Yan Changsheng¡¯s roar, followed by the sounds of fighting coming from the direction of the pavilion.


    Without stopping, she quickly returned to the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Shen Zhiyao was not in the Simple Residence Courtyard, and no one knew where she had gone.


    This time she had absorbed enough spiritual energy, and after sitting in meditation for Thirty-six Heavenly Circuits, she found that the meridians damaged by Yan Changsheng were healing rapidly, and the spiritual energy inside her was flowing smoother than before, as if she had unblocked the extraordinary meridians and collaterals, filled with abundant spiritual energy throughout her body.


    When she opened her eyes, three days had passed.


    Upon seeing her awaken, Shen Zhiyao immediately leaned in and said, ¡°Right now, you¡¯re the only one in the sect who can cultivate in peace.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Shen Qinghe sensed there was more to Shen Zhiyao¡¯s words.


    ¡°Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng fought over Nan Sheng, they battled for two days and two nights without cease, until the Sect Master intervened, forcibly separating them¡ªand that¡¯s when the internal strife finally ended.¡± As Shen Zhiyao spoke of this, she sighed lightly, ¡°What¡¯s so good about Nan Sheng? She actually made the two of them enthralled, as if cursed, to the point where they¡¯d hate not being able to kill each other.¡±


    After finishing her thoughts, Shen Qinghe seemed as if she hadn¡¯t heard, lost in her own reflections.


    ¡°Sister, don¡¯t you have any thoughts on this?¡± Shen Zhiyao had been holding back for two days and wished she could continue to gossip with Shen Qinghe for the entire day.


    ¡°I do have thoughts, I¡¯m curious as to why they don¡¯t need to cultivate their cultivation base yet still make progress.¡± Shen Qinghe voiced her confusion.


    Shen Zhiyao was momentarily at a loss for words, the girl¡¯s perspective was very down-to-earth.


    ¡°After all, they are the favored ones of heaven, and Nan Sheng is a genius girl; these are things we ordinary cultivators can only envy,¡± Shen Zhiyao finally squeezed out a sentence after a while.


    ¡°Geniuses have their way of living, and we ordinary people have ours; their world is different from ours. I¡¯m not interested in their love and hatred, after all, even my cultivation time is not enough,¡± Shen Qinghe spoke candidly. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Ever since she knew she was living in a book, she felt it wasn¡¯t strange for whatever happened to the protagonists.


    If possible, she¡¯d rather not have any dealings with them.


    But the Heavenly Empress played a joke on her, she changed her destiny of dying young, gained an immortal fate, yet she still had to interact with the protagonists, which was the most helpless part.


    Ever since she hadn¡¯t been able to prevent the confrontation between Shen Zhiyao and Nan Sheng, she had developed a sense of reverence; what was supposed to happen in the story would still come to pass.


    What she feared most was that no matter how hard she tried, she still wouldn¡¯t be able to protect Shen Zhiyao.


    Shen Zhiyao nodded in agreement, ¡°What you say makes sense, it¡¯s just a pity for Big Senior Brother. He was such a refined and gentle person, yet now he has been tainted by Nan Sheng; I had even thought of becoming Daoist companions with Big Senior Brother¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s expression changed slightly, ¡°Elder sister, you are not still thinking about Big Senior Brother, are you?¡±


    ¡°How could I? It¡¯s just that plans cannot keep up with changes. In the past, you and Second Senior Brother were a pair, and I might have become one with Big Senior Brother, but a Nan Sheng came along and took our future halves. Having our other halves snatched away is a small matter, but losing face is a major one. Sometimes I really wish I could flay and dismember Nan Sheng!¡± Shen Zhiyao said through gritted teeth by the end.


    Shen Qinghe looked at Shen Zhiyao in a daze, suddenly thinking about the best way to change Shen Zhiyao¡¯s destiny, whether to find her an outstanding good man?


    That way, Shen Zhiyao would no longer have any interaction with the main character, and changing her fate would also make sense.


    ¡°A man who can be taken away is not worth having. With elder sister¡¯s excellence, you will eventually meet your true destined love. As for Big Senior Brother, you should stop being resentful, elder sister. You should be glad that Nan Sheng appeared before you fell too deep and that you could withdraw in time. That¡¯s a good thing.¡± Shen Qinghe took Shen Zhiyao¡¯s arm and cooed at her, ¡°I used to be jealous of Big Senior Brother, but now that Big Senior Brother has Nan Sheng, shouldn¡¯t you care more about your little sister?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao looked at her younger sister¡¯s adorable and naive appearance, the more she saw, the more she adored, ¡°You are much cuter than Big Senior Brother, I will spoil you from now on!¡±


    Shen Qinghe nodded vigorously, very satisfied with Shen Zhiyao¡¯s answer.


    In the following half-month, Shen Qinghe busied herself with cultivation, but somehow, even though she felt her cultivation base was improving, she still couldn¡¯t break through.


    Of course, she also had some gains.


    She tried to integrate the swordsmanship taught by Elder Shen with the Wood Element Technique from the Heterodox Cultivation Manual. Among them, a move ¡°Flower Parting Willow Brushing¡± harmonized with her sword moves, and she was able to use it effortlessly.


    As a result, she consumed even more spiritual energy.


    Just as Shen Qinghe¡¯s stored spiritual energy was exhausted, good news came from inside Sky Pole Sect, Nan Sheng had made a breakthrough, moving from the Middle Stage of Foundation Building to the Late Stage of Foundation Building!


    This news created a sensation throughout the whole Sky Pole Sect.


    After all, Sky Pole Sect had never before had a cultivator who broke through so rapidly, Nan Sheng was unprecedented.


    Even Sect Master Zuo couldn¡¯t close his mouth from smiling when he found out.


    Although Sky Pole Sect was the number one Immortal Sect in the South Desolate Continent, who wouldn¡¯t want more cultivation geniuses in their sect?


    Originally, Dongfang Wuya was the living signboard, but this person was too low-key, not fond of showing his face, and thus couldn¡¯t attract more talented cultivators to Sky Pole Sect.


    Now with Nan Sheng as the living signboard, the good news not only shook the Sky Pole Sect but also made the whole South Desolate Continent proud.


    Besides, Nan Sheng was not only gifted in cultivation but also got the two incredibly talented Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng to fight over her, combining her exceptional talent with her romantic stories, further adding to the legendary aura of this female cultivator.


    Shen Zhiyao, on the other hand, was deeply affected.


    Before Nan Sheng came to Sky Pole Sect, she was the most talented female disciple within the sect.


    Now who remembers her? Everywhere people talked about Nan Sheng, and everywhere she went, Nan Sheng was the center of discussion.


    Seeing Shen Zhiyao disheartened, Shen Qinghe tried to cheer her up, but it had little effect.


    ¡°Sister, I¡¯m going to class at Juxiu Hall today, will you be okay by yourself in Simple Residence Courtyard?¡± Shen Qinghe saw Shen Zhiyao looking listless and actually understood her sister¡¯s feelings.


    In the book, Shen Zhiyao insisted on opposing Nan Sheng, and part of the reason was because Nan Sheng stole the glory that belonged to Shen Zhiyao, right?

 Chapter 41 - 41 41 Facing the Challenge Again

    ?Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Facing the Challenge Again Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Facing the Challenge Again Shen Zhiyao immediately became alert when she heard Shen Qinghe was going to Juxiu Hall, ¡°Why don¡¯t you just not go? Nan Sheng is the center of attention right now, I¡¯m afraid people will say unpleasant things!¡±


    Nowadays, wherever you go in the sect, everyone is talking about Nan Sheng. Qinghe¡¯s Foundation Establishment happened around the same time as Nan Sheng¡¯s, yet she hasn¡¯t shown any signs of a breakthrough.


    So, people started gossiping behind her back, saying things like Qinghe couldn¡¯t keep a man, and her man fell for Nan Sheng. Now, Qinghe couldn¡¯t even surpass Nan Sheng in cultivation, despite having the Heterodox Cultivation Manual given by Dongfang Wuya. But even with that, Qinghe¡¯s cultivation base hasn¡¯t improved at all, calling her a hopeless case.


    It pained her to hear these words, let alone how Qinghe herself must feel.


    Shen Qinghe knew what Shen Zhiyao was worried about, ¡°I don¡¯t care about those rumors, I still need to attend the lessons.¡±


    She had even survived the deadly trials, how could she care about some hurtful words?


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go with you. If anyone dares to talk nonsense, I¡¯ll make them pick up their teeth off the floor!¡± Shen Zhiyao sprang up, suddenly invigorated.


    As it happened, today¡¯s lesson was a practical combat class taught by Sword Master Tian Yan.


    When the Shen sisters appeared, the lively scene fell silent for a moment, and all the strange looks fell on Shen Qinghe.


    Not only because Shen Qinghe had become increasingly charming, but also because she had always been at the center of public opinion.


    The entire sect was comparing Shen Qinghe with Nan Sheng, and at this moment, Shen Qinghe still dared to show her face, making people wonder whether she was thick-skinned or just didn¡¯t care.


    Nan Sheng stood between Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen, the two most outstanding young talents of the sect and her flower guardians. She was already the center of attention.


    But when Shen Qinghe appeared, she suddenly stole everyone¡¯s focus, and even if those were disdainful looks, they still made Nan Sheng uncomfortable.


    She glanced at An Lu, who immediately understood and issued a challenge to Shen Qinghe, ¡°I¡¯ve heard Junior Sister Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship is exceptional. Later on, I¡¯d like to exchange a few moves with Junior Sister. Please don¡¯t hold back.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao couldn¡¯t help but laugh in anger, ¡°Does Junior Sister An have no shame? You¡¯re on the verge of Core Formation, and Qinghe has only achieved Foundation Establishment. Aren¡¯t you just bullying the weak with strength? How about this, I just reached Core Formation; how about a match with me?¡±


    An Lu smiled mockingly, ¡°But Sister is a cultivator at the Golden Core Stage, and as long as I haven¡¯t formed my core, I am a Foundation Building Cultivator. Naturally, Foundation Building Cultivators should spar with Foundation Building Cultivators. Sister surely wouldn¡¯t want to unfairly challenge across levels, as that would be against the sect¡¯s sparring rules!¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s spiritual energy was depleted, making her listless, but as soon as she entered Juxiu Hall, the abundant spiritual energy of the main characters surged towards her.


    She trembled all over, finding that the spiritual energy she absorbed this time when facing the main characters was purer and more abundant than before.


    Her hands were itching for a challenge, and she was eager to test out the results of her recent days of cultivation.


    ¡°Since Senior Sister An wishes to spar with me, then I will respectfully accept the challenge. Please show mercy, Senior Sister An,¡± Shen Qinghe accepted the challenge.


    Shen Zhiyao tugged at Shen Qinghe¡¯s sleeve, worried about her getting hurt, and Shen Qinghe reassured her with a comforting smile, ¡°I have been training behind closed doors all day without the opportunity to face trials. If Senior Sister An is willing to enlighten me, I will give it my all. Elder sister, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao had recently realized that her younger sister had become more and more decisive, and there was no stopping her once she made up her mind.


    She handed her Spirit Sword to Shen Qinghe, ¡°Swords have no eyes, be careful.¡±


    Shen Qinghe was wiser than she was and must have seen that An Lu was Nan Sheng¡¯s lapdog. This was clearly Nan Sheng¡¯s intention to humiliate Qinghe. She herself didn¡¯t make a move but had An Lu face Qinghe instead.


    The purpose was self-evident.


    ¡°I can save it,¡± replied Shen Qinghe.


    Other cultivators also successively found their match-ups. Among them, the match between Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng excited all the cultivators present, and the most eye-catching one was the match between Shen Qinghe and An Lu.


    An Lu¡¯s cultivation base was just one step away from Core Formation, while Shen Qinghe had been marking time at the same spot since Foundation Establishment. Nan Sheng, who reached Foundation Establishment at the same time, had already advanced to the Late Stage of Foundation Building. It was unclear whether Shen Qinghe¡¯s lack of progress was due to poor talent or a lack of diligent practice.


    Everyone believed that An Lu¡¯s match with Shen Qinghe would be an overwhelming victory, with no suspense regarding the outcome.


    When Shen Qinghe and An Lu stepped onto the stage for the competition, they attracted the attention of many spectators.


    Nan Sheng still remembered the humiliation of her loss to Shen Qinghe and had made arrangements with An Lu early on. If Shen Qinghe dared to show up today, An Lu would challenge her¡ªan opportunity to embarrass Shen Qinghe in public.


    Not expecting Shen Qinghe to actually appear, Nan Sheng realized she wouldn¡¯t need to take action herself to see Shen Qinghe¡¯s reputation ruined, avenging the grudge of their last encounter. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She leaned close to Xiao Chen and asked, ¡°Brother Xiao, how many moves do you think Qinghe can last under Senior Sister An¡¯s sword?¡±


    Xiao Chen, recalling the last match between Shen Qinghe and Nan Sheng, lightly curled his lips into a smile, ¡°Qinghe might surprise us.¡±


    A mortal girl without a Spirit Root could cultivate and even defeat the talented Nan Sheng. An Lu might not necessarily be able to defeat Shen Qinghe. He thought that before the result was out, anything was possible.


    Nan Sheng didn¡¯t expect Xiao Chen to actually rate Shen Qinghe highly. She felt displeased but didn¡¯t show it on her face.


    Her doe-like eyes shimmering like water, she turned to Yan Changsheng and asked, ¡°Brother Changsheng, do you think Qinghe has a chance of winning against Senior Sister An?¡±


    Yan Changsheng shook his head indifferently, ¡°The chances are slim. But Qinghe has been practicing swordsmanship with the Master since childhood and is quite proficient. It¡¯s just that her cultivation base is far inferior to Junior Sister An, so the chance is very slim.¡±


    Nan Sheng pursed her red lips slightly, surprised to find that Yan Changsheng also rated Shen Qinghe highly.


    Many of those present were disciples of Shen Zhuo; didn¡¯t they all learn the same swordsmanship? An Lu had over a decade more in swordsmanship practice than Shen Qinghe; with that in mind, An Lu would certainly not be worse than Shen Qinghe in swordsmanship alone.


    As for cultivation base, An Lu was just one step away from the Golden Core Stage, whereas Shen Qinghe was still at the Early Foundation Establishment Stage. Perhaps for many years to come, Shen Qinghe would only be able to wander at the Early Foundation Establishment Stage. Many with poor cultivation talent end up like this, and Shen Qinghe was likely one of the mediocre ones.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s victory over her last time was nothing but a fluke.


    Nan Sheng didn¡¯t agree with Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen, but she didn¡¯t argue.


    She just quietly waited to see Shen Qinghe¡¯s defeat.


    On the platform, An Lu mockingly said to Shen Qinghe, ¡°Since my cultivation base is higher than Junior Sister¡¯s, I¡¯ll let Junior Sister have three moves.¡±


    She deliberately took this stance in order to pave the way for inflicting a heavy blow on Shen Qinghe later on. If Shen Qinghe were to be severely injured, hampering her cultivation journey from there on, it would be all the more to her liking.


    Nan Sheng disliked Shen Qinghe, and so did she, especially because the man she had pined for years, Wuya, showed exceptional and unlike any other consideration for Shen Qinghe, which she could not tolerate.


    Shen Qinghe knew that An Lu and Nan Sheng were in cahoots and was aware that An Lu, the female antagonist, had no bottom line in her actions, so she naturally wouldn¡¯t underestimate the opponent.


    Since An Lu was offering her three moves, she would certainly seize the opportunity.

 Chapter 42 - 42 42 Qinghe well done

    ?Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Qinghe, well done!! Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Qinghe, well done!! ¡°Senior Sister An, no offense!¡± As soon as her words fell, Shen Qinghe thrust her sword toward An Lu.


    An Lu had never considered Shen Qinghe a worthy opponent, and upon seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s light and airy sword wind, she scorned Shen Qinghe from the bottom of her heart.


    As she easily dodged Shen Qinghe¡¯s sword thrust and was inwardly despising Shen Qinghe, Shen Qinghe¡¯s next sword pierced toward her chest with a technique with which she was familiar.


    After all, she was a disciple under Shen Zhuo, and she knew all of Shen Zhuo¡¯s sword moves; when Shen Qinghe¡¯s sword move unfolded, it looked plain and unremarkable to her.


    After three moves, An Lu began to counterattack.


    Each of her swords targeted Shen Qinghe¡¯s vital areas, and she exerted all her strength with each move, simply wanting to take down Shen Qinghe as quickly as possible, hoping to make Shen Qinghe lose miserably and sweep her honor away.


    After all, her cultivation base was two levels higher than Shen Qinghe¡¯s, and if she couldn¡¯t defeat Shen Qinghe quickly, even victory would not look impressive.


    She even planned to wound Shen Qinghe¡¯s knees, making Shen Qinghe kneel before her in the arena for all to see.


    Not only did An Lu think she could take down Shen Qinghe in a few dozen moves, but other cultivators also thought so too.


    But Shen Qinghe was not panic-stricken like she had been in her previous match with Nan Sheng; instead, each of her swords was steady, just lacking in killing intent. Moreover, because her cultivation base was not as high as An Lu¡¯s, her sword techniques seemed to pose no threat at all.


    An Lu thought she could determine the winner in dozens of moves, but to her surprise, Shen Qinghe¡¯s defense was impenetrable, offering no opening. What shocked her the most was that Shen Qinghe¡¯s spiritual energy seemed to grow increasingly abundant, while she herself became more and more exhausted, with her sword moves getting slower and slower.


    An Lu felt a bit frustrated and quickened the pace of her attacks, launching another lethal move toward Shen Qinghe¡¯s vital parts.


    It was at this moment that Shen Qinghe switched from defense to attack, using the first and most ordinary of Shen¡¯s sword techniques.


    Seeing this, An Lu sneered with a hooked lip, ¡°Junior Sister, have you run out of tricks already?¡±


    As soon as her words ended, Shen Qinghe¡¯s plain and ordinary sword radiated several cold beams and shadows, weaving a dense Sword Net that swept toward all the vital parts of her body.


    An Lu was startled and intended to dodge, but she found herself completely under the Sword Net unleashed by Shen Qinghe. By the time she felt the piercing pain, she realized her body was covered with several sword wounds.


    She also had several cuts on her legs, the pain unbearable, causing her to kneel weakly on the platform above the arena.


    The once noisy Juxiu Hall fell dead silent in an instant, everyone stunned; they hadn¡¯t seen clearly what had happened before An Lu was defeated by Shen Qinghe¡¯s sword.


    An Lu¡¯s cultivation base was much higher than Shen Qinghe¡¯s. How could she be defeated so miserably?!


    It wasn¡¯t just An Lu who could not believe such a result; the bystanders below the stage also could not believe that An Lu actually lost under Shen Qinghe¡¯s sword.


    It was too incredible!


    Nan Sheng clenched her fists tight; she hadn¡¯t expected such an outcome either.


    At the same time, she felt relieved that it was not her competing today, or else she might have ended up like An Lu, becoming the entire sect¡¯s joke.


    Shen Qinghe was too enigmatic; there was no reason An Lu¡¯s swordsmanship should be inferior to Shen Qinghe¡¯s, especially with a higher cultivation base. How could she lose so disastrously?


    It was Shen Zhiyao who first snapped back to reality, clapping forcefully and cheering loudly, ¡°Shen Qinghe, well done!!¡± sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The other cultivators also came to their senses and joined in the applause. For a moment, the sound of clapping thundered, and cheers erupted continuously.


    Shen Zhiyao, overcome with excitement, rushed onto the stage and embraced Shen Qinghe in her arms, kissing her fiercely twice, which left Shen Qinghe both crying and laughing.


    Seeing Shen Zhiyao about to kiss her again, she shied away in embarrassment, ¡°Elder sister, don¡¯t do this, there are so many people¡­¡±


    Shen Zhiyao had no choice but to stop. She hugged Shen Qinghe again, ¡°Wuu, how are you so amazing? Do you know how adorable you are? I love you to death.¡±


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but laugh. As she looked up, she met Xiao Chen¡¯s deep gaze.


    Feeling perplexed, she diverted her eyes and saluted An Lu, still kneeling in the arena, ¡°Senior Sister An, I yield to you!¡±


    An Lu¡¯s expression was dark as she propped herself up using her sword, then limped off the stage.


    There were boos all around again. Everyone had witnessed the scene on the stage; An Lu had used only lethal moves against Shen Qinghe, without holding back. Shen Qinghe had defeated her, and An Lu¡¯s loss was due to her inferior skills. Yet she lost her composure completely, which was disdainful.


    After Shen Qinghe stepped down from the stage, many cultivators surrounded her, asking about the sword move she had deployed. The initial sword moves had been taught by Shen Zhuo; all of Shen Zhuo¡¯s disciples knew them, but the variation Shen Qinghe had used to secure her victory was unknown to them.


    ¡°Those sword moves were developed by Qinghe herself, why should she tell you?¡± Shen Zhiyao retorted unceremoniously.


    She had watched Qinghe practice day and night before. These were the moves that Qinghe relied on to save her life, so how could she possibly share them with fellow disciples?


    Everyone was momentarily embarrassed and no one could refute Shen Zhiyao.


    At that moment, Yan Changsheng approached Shen Qinghe and said, ¡°Qinghe, you¡¯ve improved a lot. Congratulations on winning today¡¯s contest.¡±


    It¡¯s a pity it wasn¡¯t the grand competition, with no rewards.


    ¡°You¡¯re too kind,¡± replied Shen Qinghe, her voice cold and distant.


    Yan Changsheng opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say more, but he knew he was in the wrong. It was a fact that he had injured Qinghe severely for Nan Sheng, and he was the one who had stolen Qinghe¡¯s Secret Manual. If he were Qinghe, he surely wouldn¡¯t forgive himself either.


    Nan Sheng, holding onto Xiao Chen¡¯s arm, also came to congratulate Shen Qinghe, and then with a girlish chuckle said, ¡°Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship has improved again, which is truly commendable, but I haven¡¯t seen that winning sword move before. Where did you learn it?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you annoying? Why should Qinghe tell you about the sword moves she has developed on her own, who do you think you are?¡± Shen Zhiyao shot back immediately.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes dimmed with injury, ¡°I was just asking, why does Senior Sister Shen have to be so fierce?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t play that act with me; I¡¯m not one of the men you¡¯ve bewitched. What white lotus act are you trying to pull here?¡± Shen Zhiyao did not hide her disgust for Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng subconsciously looked towards Xiao Chen, hoping he would defend her. However, Xiao Chen was just looking at Shen Qinghe, with an intensity in his eyes that she had never seen before.


    She felt a sudden shock, realizing that the way Xiao Chen looked at Shen Qinghe might be the way a man looks at a woman.


    The scene from last year¡¯s Mid-Autumn festival, where Xiao Chen almost stole a kiss from Shen Qinghe, flashed before her eyes¡­


    ¡°Shengsheng was just asking casually, why must you maliciously speculate?¡± Xiao Chen then regained his composure and spoke to Shen Zhiyao.


    ¡°I think Big Senior Brother is blind and delusional, caring so much for a used good discarded by Second Senior Brother, taking it as a treasure.¡± Each word from Shen Zhiyao seemed laced with venom.


    Shen Qinghe quickly tugged at Shen Zhiyao¡¯s sleeve, hoping she wouldn¡¯t further offend the main characters.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s face darkened as he rebuked in a cold voice, ¡°Zhiyao, your words are offensive; you should apologize to Shengsheng!¡±

 Chapter 43 - 43 43 Who gave you the audacity to lay a hand

    ?Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Who gave you the audacity to lay a hand on my people? Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Who gave you the audacity to lay a hand on my people? Nan Sheng saw Xiao Chen coming to her aid and felt a sweet rush of gratitude, continuing to stoke the fires in secret, ¡°Brother Xiao, don¡¯t fall out with Sister Zhiyao over me, I¡¯m okay¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re just too kind, but kindness is met with deception,¡± said Xiao Chen. ¡°Today, I must make Zhiyao apologize to you!¡± And with that, he clashed head-on with Shen Zhiyao.


    Shen Zhiyao was on the verge of laughter from anger. She was about to explode when Shen Qinghe, unable to hold back any longer, cut in before Shen Zhiyao could speak, ¡°Everything elder sister said was the truth. Are we not even allowed to speak the truth? Apologize to this woman? Big Senior Brother, you must be out of your mind to suggest such a thing, seriously ill!¡±


    Having said that, she grabbed Shen Zhiyao, intending to get as far away from these lunatics as possible.


    Who knew Xiao Chen would suddenly grab her arm, ¡°Zhiyao can leave after she apologizes to Shengsheng!¡±


    Shen Qinghe looked at Xiao Chen with cold contempt, enunciating every word, ¡°Elder sister did nothing wrong and doesn¡¯t need to apologize to anyone. Nan Sheng, that wench, doesn¡¯t deserve it!¡±


    At this moment, she was blinded by rage, forgetting the principle that she must not offend the main characters.


    Why should elder sister apologize just because the protagonist is displeased? Just because we sisters are cannon fodder, the supporting females, should we let the protagonists trample over us?


    ¡°Who taught you to talk like that?!¡± Xiao Chen was so angry he laughed, having never seen such a defiant side to Shen Qinghe.


    It was only Shen Zhiyao who would speak so crudely; Shen Qinghe usually spoke softly and gently, with a tender and delicate disposition.


    ¡°How I talk is none of your business, Xiao Chen. Today I¡¯ll make it clear, my sister apologizing to Nan Sheng is impossible, not in this lifetime!¡± Shen Qinghe said, shielding Shen Zhiyao behind her.


    Her clear and piercing eyes brimmed with fury at that moment, as if the slightest spark could burn someone to complete exhaustion.


    Xiao Chen felt a sudden jolt in his chest, a tearing sensation spreading through his body, the feeling of losing control surging throughout his being once again.


    Suddenly, he drew his sword, aiming it at Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart with his eyes chillingly cold, ¡°I said, make Zhiyao apologize to Shengsheng!¡±


    Shen Zhiyao, the protective sister maniac, seeing Xiao Chen draw his sword on Shen Qinghe, was immediately consumed by fury. Snatching a Spirit Sword from a disciple, she lunged at Xiao Chen, ¡°Dare to point your sword at Qinghe, and I will kill you today!!¡±


    Shen Zhiyao had only entered the Golden Core Stage, far less adept in cultivation base than Xiao Chen. Even if it were only about swordsmanship, she was no match for Xiao Chen.


    It took only a few clashes for her to be overpowered in the exchange.


    At this time, Shen Qinghe also drew her sword to join the fray, her initial move being the previously displayed ¡°Flower Parting Willow Brushing.¡±


    Her sword momentum was like a rainbow, transforming into several Sword Qi, attacking Xiao Chen without any blind spots in a 360-degree arc.


    But Xiao Chen, after all, was a Cultivator of the Nascent Soul Stage, with a cultivation base several times higher than An Lu¡¯s. Even with Shen Qinghe¡¯s vigorous sword pressure, he merely parried with his hand using half strength, effortlessly blocking Shen Qinghe¡¯s Sword Net.


    Facing the strong rebound, Shen Qinghe was knocked back like a kite with its string cut, about to fall to the ground when a figure in red swiftly appeared, catching Shen Qinghe just in time.


    The newcomer was Dongfang Wuya, who had always been known for his romantic eyes now filled with murderous intent, he sent a cold glance towards Xiao Chen, ¡°Harming your fellow disciples, lacking benevolence and righteousness, such a crime deserves death!¡±


    No sooner had he spoken than he struck at Xiao Chen.


    This casual-looking palm was something Xiao Chen couldn¡¯t withstand even with full strength.


    He was hit by the palm wind, sent flying several meters away, and smashed heavily onto the ground.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s face turned pale as paper, and in fright she looked at the stern Dongfang Wuya with eyes filling with tears, she whimpered, ¡°Mr. Wuya, Brother Xiao didn¡¯t do it on purpose¡­¡±


    Before she could finish, Dongfang Wuya suddenly grasped her throat fiercely, ¡°Who gave you the courage to touch my people?¡±


    With his words, the entire place fell dead silent.


    Everyone was certain they hadn¡¯t misheard; Mr. Wuya had actually said Shen Qinghe was his person?


    When exactly had Shen Qinghe become Mr. Wuya¡¯s person?


    Everyone thought they were experiencing auditory hallucinations, and Shen Qinghe herself was utterly perplexed.


    She rarely interacted with Dongfang Wuya and had not met with him recently; she had assumed that Dongfang Wuya had forgotten about her existence entirely.


    If Nan Sheng¡¯s earlier terror seemed feigned, her fear now was genuine as death loomed close; Dongfang Wuya truly harbored a killing intent towards her.


    Finally, Yan Changsheng snapped back to reality, he hurriedly explained, ¡°This matter has nothing to do with Shengsheng, she¡¯s innocent!¡± S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°She¡¯s innocent? Then what about Qinghe¡ªis she not innocent?¡± Dongfang Wuya looked coldly at Yan Changsheng, ¡°Your hearts have become so biased that for the sake of such a vile thing, you¡¯ve abandoned even the most basic decorum and sense of shame. How dare you claim that this vile thing is innocent?!¡±


    Ever since Yan Changsheng became a disciple of Shen Zhuo, he had been regarded with admiration by all. The Sect¡¯s disciples revered him, and the elders from other sects gave him special care; this was the first time someone had publicly attacked his backbone.


    Sword Master Tian Yan, seeing his beloved disciple publicly humiliated by Dongfang Wuya, was both angry and hateful but dared not offend Dongfang Wuya lightly.


    Swallowing his pride, he tried to persuade Dongfang Wuya, ¡°Shengsheng is still young and ignorant. If she has done something wrong, she should be properly advised. You are her elder, why stoop to argue with a junior?¡±


    ¡°I have nothing to do with this vile thing!¡± Dongfang Wuya eventually let go of Nan Sheng.


    He casually grabbed the sleeve of Sword Master Tian Yan and wiped his long fingers that had just touched Nan Sheng with a look of disgust.


    Sword Master Tian Yan: ¡­


    Onlooking Cultivators: ¡­


    Nan Sheng looked at Dongfang Wuya in terror, feeling fear of a person for the first time in her life.


    Just now, she genuinely thought she would die at the hands of Dongfang Wuya.


    How could someone like Dongfang Wuya, who looked so handsome, have such a malicious heart?


    Once Dongfang Wuya was sure his hands weren¡¯t tainted with the foul scent of Nan Sheng, he took out two Top-grade Spirit Pills and delivered them to Shen Qinghe¡¯s lips.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s complexion was slightly flushed as she spoke hesitantly, ¡°Elder Uncle, I can do it myself.¡±


    ¡°Open your mouth!¡± Dongfang Wuya did not think there was anything inappropriate about his behavior.


    Shen Qinghe quietly looked around and realized everyone was watching her and Dongfang Wuya.


    Unaccustomed to being watched like this, particularly while Dongfang Wuya insisted on feeding her, it seemed he couldn¡¯t see her embarrassment.


    ¡°Not eating?!¡± In the next moment, Dongfang Wuya pinched her lower jaw, forcing her to open her small mouth.


    Passively, her mouth opened, and the two Spirit Pills entered and quickly dissolved.


    As the Elixir settled in her belly, it seemed to soothe her shattered meridians, quickly relieving the pain. Her entire body felt warm and cozy, like basking in the sun on a winter¡¯s day.


    ¡°Feeling better now?¡± Dongfang Wuya asked in a low voice.


    Shen Qinghe nodded truthfully, ¡°Much better.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Dongfang Wuya furrowed his brow, not quite trusting Shen Qinghe.


    He always felt that this girl was accustomed to enduring silently. Without expressing her pain, how could anyone know she was suffering?


    Shen Qinghe quickly added, ¡°Really, it¡¯s much better.¡±


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 Chapter 44 - 44 44 Punishing the Three Protagonists

    ?Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Punishing the Three Protagonists Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Punishing the Three Protagonists Dongfang Wuya examined Shen Qinghe¡¯s face attentively, only to feel that her complexion was excessively pale, and her lips were devoid of any color. He then took out two more elixirs and brought them to her lips, ¡°Open your mouth.¡±


    Shen Qinghe had no choice but to pretend she couldn¡¯t see the many onlookers around her. She knew refusal was futile, and with an impassive expression, obediently opened her mouth and swallowed the two top-grade elixirs the man handed over.


    Such fine items, and in the blink of an eye, she had consumed four of them, which was equivalent to swallowing four million top-grade spirit stones!!


    Even though the elixirs belonged to Dongfang Wuya, she felt a heart-wrenching pain as if she were bleeding inside, as though it wasn¡¯t her who was consuming the elixirs.


    Once Dongfang Wuya felt that Shen Qinghe¡¯s complexion had improved slightly, he turned to Sword Master Tian Yan and asked, ¡°How do you plan to deal with today¡¯s incident?!¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan was puzzled, ¡°What do you mean by that?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Chen has harmed his fellow disciple. According to the sect¡¯s rules, shouldn¡¯t he be punished? Moreover, as the main instructor today, you did not intervene promptly to stop the fratricide among disciples. Shouldn¡¯t you also be subjected to punishment?¡± Dongfang Wuya looked at Sword Master Tian Yan with cold eyes, sparing no mercy in his accusation.


    Sword Master Tian Yan hadn¡¯t expected the fire to burn him as well.


    He did indeed have his own selfish motives. Since Xiao Chen and the Shen sisters were not his disciples, his heart actually felt lighter seeing them fight. With the mentality of a bystander enjoying the spectacle, whether they were killed or injured was their own affair, what did it have to do with him?


    Yet, he never imagined that Dongfang Wuya, who usually did not intervene in sect affairs, would suddenly appear and publicly blame him.


    He cared about his own reputation, and considering he saw himself as having a higher status than Dongfang Wuya, being punished by Dongfang Wuya would tarnish his authority. How would he command respect in the future?


    ¡°They started fighting all of a sudden. I simply couldn¡¯t stop them in time. What does it have to do with me?¡± Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s face darkened.


    Dongfang Wuya sneered and ordered coldly, ¡°Xiao Bai, go and invite the Sect Master over.¡±


    No sooner had he spoken than the puppet appeared suddenly, ¡°Yes!¡±


    Shen Qinghe had seen Xiao Bai a few times and knew that he was a puppet specially serving Dongfang Wuya. She was not surprised.


    But it was different for the other cultivators.


    Many people knew Dongfang Wuya could refine puppets, but it was still the first time they had seen one. At a glance, it looked almost the same as a normal cultivator, and everyone felt amazed.


    When Sect Master Zuo arrived at the Juxiu Hall, Dongfang Wuya was sitting in the chief seat.


    Sect Master Zuo, meeting Dongfang Wuya¡¯s icy gaze, felt a shiver down his spine and silently cursed over who could have provoked this ancestor, who never used to bother with affairs, today?


    Xiao Bai gave Sect Master Zuo a detailed account of the events, and then added, ¡°Fairy Qinghe is owned by the master, yet she was bullied by Xiao Chen to such an extent. Shouldn¡¯t the Sect Master seek justice for Fairy Qinghe? And Sword Master Tian Yan, who just watched the situation escalate and did nothing, shouldn¡¯t he also receive punishment at the Punishment Hall?!¡±


    Sect Master Zuo listened quietly, then cautiously looked at his ancestor, asking tentatively, ¡°Wuya, how do you think they should be punished?¡±


    ¡°Qinghe just suffered serious injuries. If I hadn¡¯t arrived in time, Qinghe might have already been killed by Xiao Chen. Here¡¯s what we¡¯ll do: let Xiao Chen take fifty lashes of the Thunder Whip. As for Tian Yan, being Nan Sheng¡¯s master and failing to discipline his disciple properly, disgracing the title of a teacher, he too shall receive fifty lashes of the Thunder Whip.¡± Dongfang Wuya¡¯s lips parted indifferently, his peach blossom eyes filled with allure as they bore into Sect Master Zuo.


    Sect Master Zuo, momentarily bewitched, instinctively replied, ¡°As you say.¡±


    All those present were astounded.


    They knew that within the Sky Pole Sect, the most severe punishment was the Thunder Whip. The power of the Thunder Whip, although slightly less than that of the heavenly tribulation, was still the harshest punishment of the Sky Pole Sect.


    In the past, the severest punishment the Sky Pole Sect had ever imposed was thirty lashes of the Thunder Whip. Dongfang Wuya instantly decreed fifty lashes; wasn¡¯t that tantamount to demanding half the lives of Xiao Chen and Sword Master Tian Yan?


    The most peculiar thing was Sect Master Zuo, who actually seemed to be taking orders from Dongfang Wuya, leading those who were unaware to believe that Dongfang Wuya was the actual Sect Master of Sky Pole Sect.


    ¡°Nan Sheng is the instigator of this incident, and since Xiao Chen and Tian Yan have been punished, shouldn¡¯t Nan Sheng also receive the same treatment?¡± Dongfang Wuya said lightly.


    The color drained from Nan Sheng¡¯s face, and she looked at Dongfang Wuya incredulously.


    With her cultivation base, she couldn¡¯t withstand thirty lashes of the Thunder Whip, how could she possibly endure fifty?


    Sect Master Zuo was aware of this too, and he found it quite troublesome. ¡°Nan Sheng¡¯s cultivation base is insufficient, I¡¯m afraid she won¡¯t survive fifty lashes. How about thirty lashes, what do you think?¡± he suggested.


    Dongfang Wuya shook his head without hesitation: ¡°No, it must be fifty lashes, not one less!¡±


    ¡°I am willing to take these fifty lashes for Shengsheng!¡± Yan Changsheng suddenly stood up and volunteered.


    Dongfang Wuya¡¯s gaze fell upon Yan Changsheng¡¯s face. He had almost forgotten about this man. It was Yan Changsheng who had ended the engagement with Shen Qinghe, Yan Changsheng who had injured Shen Zhuo, and later, it was Yan Changsheng who had stolen the Secret Manual that he had given to Shen Qinghe.


    At this moment, he felt it wouldn¡¯t be interesting if Nan Sheng died. It would be more amusing to make sure the lovers never unite, and enjoy the spectacle of their painful separation instead.


    A playful smile appeared on Dongfang Wuya¡¯s face.


    His handsome appearance combined with his smile and the charm in his peach blossom eyes nearly caused the female cultivators present to skip a breath.


    But the words that followed wiped the smiles off everyone¡¯s faces: ¡°Since Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng are deeply in love and he is willing to take her punishment, then let Yan Changsheng join the punishment queue. It¡¯s about time¡­ The last time Yan Changsheng injured Shen Zhuo, he escaped with a light punishment under the pretext that it was not intentional¡­¡±


    At this point, Dongfang Wuya¡¯s gaze landed on Sect Master Zuo¡¯s face.


    Sect Master Zuo¡¯s scalp tingled, and he dared not look at Dongfang Wuya.


    The incident where Shen Zhuo was injured was indeed because it was accidental on Yan Changsheng¡¯s part, and moreover, he was considered a treasured talent, so he was merely confined to the Nether Pool for a month, and the matter was quickly dropped.


    Although Yan Changsheng didn¡¯t intentionally injure Shen Zhuo, hurting his own Master was a fact. Such a betrayal could have warranted expulsion from the sect. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking back now, he acknowledged that the disciplinary action had indeed been too lenient.


    ¡°How would you like to handle it this time? I will listen to you!¡± Sect Master Zuo quickly stated his position.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Xiao Chen also holds deep affection for Nan Sheng. So, let¡¯s combine the punishment for Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng, along with Yan Changsheng¡¯s outstanding debt to Shen Zhuo, and have the three of them share the punishment. Let each of them take forty lashes of the Thunder Whip. Zuo An, what do you think?¡±


    Everyone was surprised to hear Dongfang Wuya addressing Sect Master Zuo by his given name, and from his tone, it seemed as if he was quite familiar with Sect Master Zuo?


    Sect Master Zuo, on the other hand, was all too willing to follow Dongfang Wuya¡¯s suggestions, presenting a smiling face: ¡°Your wish is my command, however you wish to proceed!¡±


    All present: ¡­


    Shen Zhiyao stood by Shen Qinghe, whispering softly, ¡°Why do I feel like Sect Master is very afraid of Mr. Wuya?¡±


    To those who didn¡¯t know better, they might think Mr. Wuya was the Sect Master of Sky Pole Sect.


    Shen Qinghe shared the sentiment, ¡°What exactly is Mr. Wuya¡¯s background, elder sister, do you know?¡±

 Chapter 45 - 45 45 Ooh too sweet too sweet

    ?Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Ooh, too sweet, too sweet¡­ Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Ooh, too sweet, too sweet¡­ Shen Zhiyao thought back carefully about everything concerning Dongfang Wuya but was quite clueless, ¡°Anyway, I¡¯ve known of Mr. Wuya¡¯s great name since I can remember, but Elder Shen has never ever told me about Mr. Wuya¡¯s origins.¡±


    Although she was several decades older than Qinghe, she had met Mr. Wuya only a handful of times.


    Because of Qinghe¡¯s involvement, she had seen Mr. Wuya much more frequently of late.


    Shen Qinghe fell silent for a moment, then suddenly had an outrageous thought, ¡°Is there a possibility that Mr. Wuya is the Sect Master¡¯s illegitimate child?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud, ¡°Sister, you¡¯re overthinking this!¡±


    Dongfang Wuya hadn¡¯t intended to eavesdrop on the Shen sisters¡¯ conversation, but he still caught the phrase ¡°illegitimate child¡± mentioned by Shen Qinghe.


    She was really audacious, to be bullied to such an extent and still have the mind to fabricate rumors about his origins.


    Then he heard Shen Qinghe continue to speculate about his background, ¡°Why am I overthinking? Don¡¯t you think there¡¯s a high possibility in what I said? Maybe the Sect Master has his compelling reasons, unable to acknowledge his own son, but his concern for his son is undeniable.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°You really are overthinking. I happened to overhear Elder Shen mention that Mr. Wuya is actually older than the Sect Master. It¡¯s said that Mr. Wuya joined the Sky Pole Sect even before the Sect Master did.¡±


    This time, Shen Qinghe was genuinely surprised, ¡°Is Mr. Wuya that old?!¡±


    The age-shunned Dongfang Wuya: ¡­


    Shen Zhiyao was just about to defend the charm of the widely adored Mr. Wuya when suddenly Dongfang Wuya came over and said to Shen Qinghe, ¡°You, come with me.¡±


    Shen Qinghe looked puzzled, ¡°??¡±


    Seeing her seemingly slow to catch on, Dongfang Wuya curved his lips indifferently, ¡°We¡¯re going to the Punishment Hall to witness a public punishment.¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Can I go too?¡±


    ¡°As the victim, of course, you can witness the evildoers who bullied you receive their punishment,¡± Dongfang Wuya said and was about to take off with his Sword Flight.


    Then he belatedly remembered that Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t have Spiritual Energy or a Spirit Beast and couldn¡¯t perform Sword Flight, so naturally, he grasped her slender waist and pulled her to the front of his body.


    A crowd of Cultivators gasped in unison, as Dongfang Wuya was seen as untouchable in their eyes, known for not being close to women, and even male beings found it difficult to get near Mr. Wuya.


    They wondered if Dongfang Wuya had actually taken a liking to Shen Qinghe by taking such initiative.


    Meanwhile, Shen Zhiyao knew some of the practical details, but still, she thought this scene was delectably delightful, so sweet¡­


    Only Shen Qinghe herself remained emotionally detached, her heart still as dead water, stirring not a single ripple. She knew that even though Dongfang Wuya had gripped her waist, he saw her merely as a piece of wood, not a woman.


    This was her first time flying mid-air, and at a glance downward, she saw the crow-like crowd below, instantly feeling dizzy and instinctively clutching the only ¡°object¡± she could cling to in front of her.


    ¡°Object¡±¡ªDongfang Wuya looked at Shen Qinghe, who had thrown herself into his arms, and thought to himself that the girl really didn¡¯t miss any chance to get close to him.


    Staring at the top of Shen Qinghe¡¯s head, he put on a cold face, ¡°Shen Qinghe, I advise you to behave yourself!¡±


    With her eyes tightly closed, Shen Qinghe heard the voice above her head. In her confusion, she opened her eyes and realized she was hiding in Dongfang Wuya¡¯s embrace, and the ¡°object¡± she was holding was Dongfang Wuya¡¯s waist.


    She stammered an explanation, ¡°I, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya scoffed coldly, ¡°Are you sure it wasn¡¯t intentional?¡±


    Not intentional, yet clinging tightly to his waist; if it had been intentional, would she have gone as far as to drag him into Dual Cultivation?


    At this, Shen Qinghe remembered she was still holding on to a man¡¯s waist. She quickly released her grip, but forgot they were mid-air, and almost tumbled down from the height.


    Fortunately, Dongfang Wuya timely grabbed the collar of her back and pulled her back to his side.


    They soon arrived at the Punishment Hall. Shen Qinghe set foot on solid ground, thinking she might finally be able to keep some distance from Dongfang Wuya. Just as she was about to step aside, Dongfang Wuya unexpectedly pulled her wrist and asked, ¡°Where are you going?¡±


    Shen Qinghe saw Sect Master Zuo sneakily observing their movements and whispered back, ¡°I¡¯ll just stand by and watch.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya was unconcerned and gave an order, ¡°Stand by my side.¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Shen Qinghe responded respectfully.


    She stood there for a while and again noticed Sect Master Zuo sneaking glances over.


    Following his gaze back, she discovered Dongfang Wuya was still holding her wrist. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She tried to struggle free, only to find Dongfang Wuya looking back at her with a reproachful gaze.


    Shen Qinghe felt like crying without tears. Was it wrong for her not to want her wrist held by him?


    Before long, the three main characters were escorted over, all kneeling on the Execution Platform.


    Dongfang Wuya¡¯s seat was the head chair, while Sect Master Zuo sat at a lower position, so when the three protagonists knelt down, they were directly facing Dongfang Wuya, as well as Shen Qinghe standing by his side.


    The most bizarre part was that Dongfang Wuya was still holding Shen Qinghe¡¯s wrist.


    Xiao Chen stared intently at Dongfang Wuya¡¯s improper hand, a flash of anger briefly passed through his eyes.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s heart was unsettled.


    Since she could remember, she had been irresistible among men, never failing to attract any man, even Xiao Chen. Although he was distant, he had never harshly rejected her.


    Only Dongfang Wuya showed no hint of compassion toward such a beauty; in Juxiu Hall, he had even nearly taken her life.


    That she was kneeling on the platform now was due to Dongfang Wuya¡¯s doings.


    She had thought of approaching Dongfang Wuya before, only to find Bixiao Tower surrounded by Barriers she couldn¡¯t penetrate, making it as difficult as reaching the heavens to even see Dongfang Wuya, let alone attempt to seduce him.


    Everyone said Dongfang Wuya was the unreachable flower of the cultivation world, yet it was this man who, for Shen Qinghe, called for agitation and fighting, now holding onto her wrist in front of so many.


    It couldn¡¯t be that Dongfang Wuya truly fancied Shen Qinghe.


    Not to mention Nan Sheng, even Shen Qinghe herself couldn¡¯t understand Dongfang Wuya¡¯s actions.


    She tried again to free herself from Dongfang Wuya¡¯s grip, but Dongfang Wuya looked at her and said, ¡°Stop it!¡±


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    ¡°Does standing make you uncomfortable?¡± Dongfang Wuya, meeting Shen Qinghe¡¯s hesitant gaze, thought for a moment and then realized, ¡°Forget it, sit with me.¡±


    Shen Qinghe: ???


    Sect Master Zuo, who was eavesdropping with pricked ears: ???


    The three main characters kneeling on the Execution Platform: ???


    ¡°This, this is not proper,¡± Shen Qinghe was the first to come to her senses and promptly rejected Dongfang Wuya¡¯s suggestion.


    Dongfang Wuya, as if he hadn¡¯t heard, shifted to make some space.


    The Zen Chair was spacious enough, just barely accommodating two people.


    Seeing that Shen Qinghe was still foolishly standing, he thought she appeared a bit dim-witted. He decisively took action, pulling her to sit beside him.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Dongfang Wuya, the domineering president: Qinghe is so in love with me, I¡¯m sure she¡¯s longing for my body.


    Qinghe: ?????

 Chapter 46 - 46 46 Kissed by Her

    ?Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Kissed by Her Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Kissed by Her The space on the Zen Chair was limited, Shen Qinghe had just sat down when her legs unavoidably brushed against Dongfang Wuya¡¯s long legs, which had nowhere else to rest.


    She sat stiffly, daring not to move, yet the warmth radiating from the man¡¯s legs followed her like a shadow, constantly reminding her that she was too close to a young man.


    Dongfang Wuya, however, was unaware of Shen Qinghe¡¯s complex emotions and did not notice her discomfort. Seeing Shen Qinghe sitting with her little face stiff and looking straight at the Execution Platform without a glance elsewhere, he thought her expression not that of a spectator but rather of someone undergoing punishment.


    ¡°What are you nervous about?¡± Dongfang Wuya asked, puzzled, leaning close to Shen Qinghe, his long legs nearly pressing against her delicate ones.


    Shen Qinghe shifted her legs, wanting to say she was not nervous, but Dongfang Wuya¡¯s legs were tightly against hers. She tried to subtly move away when Dongfang Wuya leaned in even closer, ¡°Why is your face so red, are you perhaps feeling shy?¡±


    ¡°No, not at all,¡± Shen Qinghe said resolutely, looking straight ahead at the execution platform, only to meet Xiao Chen¡¯s dark, gloomy gaze.


    The blush on her face quickly disappeared without a trace, a chill rising in her heart. For a moment, she also forgot about the fact that Dongfang Wuya¡¯s legs were pressed against hers.


    She averted her gaze, avoiding Xiao Chen¡¯s dark eyes, only to find out when she turned her head that Dongfang Wuya was too close¡ªher lips had just brushed against the man¡¯s face.


    Dongfang Wuya was leaning towards Shen Qinghe, not expecting her to suddenly turn. He was caught off guard and unexpectedly received her kiss.


    The maiden¡¯s lips were warm and soft, as if carrying a faint scent of fresh grass. This was an experience he had never had before, and for a moment, he did not know how to react.


    He looked at the girl in front of him, seeing her in a state of panic, looking left and right, not daring to meet his eyes.


    He, too, felt somewhat uncomfortable, the tips of his ears a bit warm. He gave a light cough and pretended to be dignified as he moved a bit further from her.


    The few people on the Execution Platform all witnessed this scene, Xiao Chen¡¯s eyes sharp and resentful, clenching his fists. He felt as if a wild beast was lurking within him, ready to burst out at any moment.


    Nan Sheng watched with wide eyes as Shen Qinghe flirted with Dongfang Wuya, filled with envy.


    She usually found it difficult to even catch a glimpse of Dongfang Wuya, and yet Shen Qinghe was openly being intimate with Dongfang Wuya in public¡ªhow could Dongfang Wuya possibly fancy Shen Qinghe?


    Shen Qinghe was unaware of Nan Sheng¡¯s thoughts; she was still embarrassed by the recent accidental incident. Although it was unintentional, it was still extremely uncomfortable for her.


    As she sat there anxious, she felt a strong gaze at her side.


    Turning her eyes to look, she met Sect Master Zuo¡¯s eyes burning with the flames of gossip, seemingly asking her when she had started an affair with Dongfang Wuya.


    Shen Qinghe knew she was in trouble now¡ªit was likely that the whole Sky Pole Sect would think she and Mr. Wuya were involved.


    But it wasn¡¯t what everyone thought, her relationship with Mr. Wuya was absolutely clear and couldn¡¯t be purer.


    Fortunately, the execution began on the platform, which relieved her embarrassment.


    As the Thunder Whip fell, Nan Sheng¡¯s screams reverberated, but Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng gritted their teeth and endured, not letting out a sound.


    With another whip crack, Nan Sheng cried out again, weeping and shouting, ¡°Brother Xiao, Brother Changsheng, it hurts so much¡­¡±


    Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng were preoccupied with their own pain, enduring the punishment of the Thunder Whip; they had no spare energy to take notice of Nan Sheng.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s emotions were complex. He believed he had done his best, sharing Nan Sheng¡¯s burdens. He loved Nan Sheng with all his heart and soul, yet at such a crucial moment, Nan Sheng still had Xiao Chen on her mind.


    In Nan Sheng¡¯s heart, what was he?


    What did it matter if he loved Nan Sheng more? Her heart would never belong to him alone.


    He numbly endured the punishment of the Thunder Whip, but found the pain on his body was far less than the agony in his heart.


    By the time the tenth lash fell, Nan Sheng had passed out from the pain.


    The execution did not stop because of this, and soon she was splashed awake to continue suffering inhuman torture.


    Every whip that struck her was like shattering her bones and muscles, causing such agony that her face twisted. She struggled to open her eyes, only to see Shen Qinghe sitting side by side with Dongfang Wuya.


    That woman sat with proper posture, beautiful and graceful. Next to the almost demonically handsome Dongfang Wuya, they appeared quite well matched.


    Why?


    Why was it Shen Qinghe sitting next to Dongfang Wuya while she was thrown onto the Execution Platform without any dignity, undergoing cruel torture?


    She had never suffered like this since she could remember, nor had she ever been humiliated in such a way.


    Shen Qinghe was her defeated subordinate, yet only because of Dongfang Wuya¡¯s support, Shen Qinghe had the opportunity to trample her underfoot.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s hateful gaze was almost tangible, making it difficult for Shen Qinghe to ignore.


    A playful smile appeared on her lips as she met Nan Sheng¡¯s gaze openly.


    So what if Nan Sheng was the Fated Female Protagonist in the book? She relied on her blessed fate, wanting to snatch whatever she desired. Yan Changsheng was taken by Nan Sheng, and she felt not the slightest regret; after all, he was just a man who did not love her. If Nan Sheng wanted to take him away, so be it.


    But why should Nan Sheng have her Secret Manual, by instigating Yan Changsheng to steal and rob it?


    Even though Nan Sheng was the Fated Female Protagonist, today she also had to kneel here, suffering the punishment of the Thunder Whip without any dignity.


    Nan Sheng, of course, also saw the mockery in Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes¡ªthey felt like her organs were out of place due to the pain, yet she still had to endure the mockery from useless Shen Qinghe, angering her to the point where her heart and lungs ached.


    How dare this woman mock her?


    As Nan Sheng stared fiercely at Shen Qinghe, Dongfang Wuya happened to see this. He slightly curved his thin lips, ¡°Nan Sheng still has the strength to glare at people; is the executioner showing mercy?¡± S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The cultivator carrying out the execution felt his scalp tingle under Dongfang Wuya¡¯s piercing gaze, and then he heard Wuya¡¯s cold command, ¡°Give it your full strength when hitting her!¡±


    The executioner immediately used all his strength, striking Nan Sheng viciously.


    At this lash, Nan Sheng let out a scream and passed out once again.


    Afterward, she was splashed awake, and with every strike of the Thunder Whip, it seemed as though her bones were being shattered. Each lash ended with her collapsing into unconsciousness.


    When the execution was over, Nan Sheng¡¯s clothes had turned into a bloody garment, torn into rags. She was in tears and disheveled, stripped of the beauty and grace of Sky Pole Sect¡¯s most beautiful woman.


    Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng had also been severely punished. At this time, as Nan Sheng cried out to them, they both looked at her, their expressions stiffening upon seeing her horrifying face. They forgot their own pain for a moment, truly startled by the terrible sight of Nan Sheng¡¯s face.


    Unaware of how frightening her face was at present, Nan Sheng saw Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng looking at her with wide eyes and was suddenly overwhelmed with sorrow, ¡°Brother Xiao, Brother Changsheng, I¡¯m in so much pain¡­¡±


    Xiao Chen, looking at that tear-streaked and snotty face, stiffened his own face and looked away.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s brows slightly furrowed, feeling somewhat ambivalent. Unsure how to face Nan Sheng¡¯s disfigured visage, he too shifted his gaze.

 Chapter 47 - 47 47 Falling for Qinghe

    ?Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Falling for Qinghe? Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Falling for Qinghe? Nan Sheng had not anticipated that the two men who loved her would react like this. She cried for a while, but saw no pity from the two men, so she simply looked up at Dongfang Wuya, seated at the head of the room, and Shen Qinghe, her eyes brimming with hatred.


    The humiliation she suffered today was all thanks to Shen Qinghe, and one day she would definitely wash away today¡¯s shame and flay Shen Qinghe alive.


    Anything that Shen Qinghe cared about, she was determined to snatch away¡ªshe had to!


    Dongfang Wuya, bored after watching the punishment, yawned. When his gaze met Nan Sheng¡¯s face, he looked away in disgust and asked Shen Qinghe, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to trample on them once more?¡±


    Shen Qinghe, belatedly realizing her predicament, worried that she had offended several key figures at once, and that they certainly now hated her to the bone. She might feel satisfied now, but the future would be difficult.


    She just couldn¡¯t bring herself to feel happy.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe standing motionlessly, Dongfang Wuya took her by the wrist and led her to the front of the execution platform, to have a clear view of the sorry state of these people.


    ¡°Do you find it pleasing to look at?¡± Dongfang Wuya asked Shen Qinghe, thinking she was like a simpleton.


    Shen Qinghe forced a slight smile and silently nodded.


    Ignoring what might come later, just the present spectacle alone brought her immense satisfaction.


    These protagonists, who normally got whatever they wanted, now had a day of groveling at her feet.


    ¡°Using evil to control evil is the best method. From now on, whoever wrongs you, you return it to them twofold, do you understand?¡± Dongfang Wuya gently coaxed.


    Shen Qinghe nodded blankly.


    He, Dongfang Wuya, was powerful enough to do whatever he wanted.


    With her current Foundation Establishment cultivation base, how could she fend off Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng, two cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage, at the same time?


    Just like the time Yan Changsheng snatched the secret manual, he had knocked her down with a single move.


    Simply because her cultivation base was too low, today Xiao Chen shattered her new sword moves with a single stroke, inflicting heavy damage on her.


    In this Immortal Sect where the strong are revered, without sufficient strength, everything was just empty talk.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe hang her head, Dongfang Wuya frowned, ¡°Do you not agree with what I said?¡±


    Shen Qinghe glanced at the few protagonists who were at death¡¯s door and spoke the truth: ¡°Uncle-Master is right. It¡¯s just that my cultivation base is too low, I can¡¯t act as I desire like Uncle-Master can.¡±


    She too wished she could strike out as she pleased, but who could she actually defeat?


    ¡°Your cultivation base is indeed low,¡± said Dongfang Wuya, and as he spoke, he suddenly grabbed Shen Qinghe¡¯s waist.


    This time Shen Qinghe was not surprised. Enduring dizziness, she closed her eyes and let him whisk her away by sword flight. They quickly arrived at Bixiao Tower.


    Upon entering Bixiao Tower, Dongfang Wuya left her behind and walked away. She took the opportunity to visit Elder Shen.


    About half an hour later, Dongfang Wuya came back, dropping a red magic artifact, several bottles of elixirs, and a bunch of talismans in her lap. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°The magic artifact is the Red Lotus Shield Armor, which, like today¡¯s scenario, can help you avoid Xiao Chen¡¯s attacks. The elixirs are for healing and for assisting your cultivation, and these talismans include invisibility and shadow-retaining ones, among others. You should go back and carefully examine them,¡± Dongfang Wuya said, his gaze intently on Shen Qinghe, ¡°Your life was saved by me, and without my permission, no one can kill you. Yet your cultivation is too weak. You must practice diligently; I can¡¯t always appear in time like I did today.¡±


    ¡°I have been practicing diligently, thank you, Uncle-Master,¡± Shen Qinghe said with inward trepidation, ¡°I know I lack talent, but I will cultivate more diligently from now on. I will become stronger and stronger!¡±


    Dongfang Wuya nodded in approval, remembering her new sword technique and rarely complimented her, ¡°Your new sword technique is good, it¡¯s just that your cultivation base is lacking. As your cultivation improves, its power will increase dramatically.¡±


    Shen Qinghe looked at Dongfang Wuya with burning eyes, ¡°I will definitely cultivate diligently and not let down Uncle-Master¡¯s expectations!¡±


    Dongfang Wuya felt the girl¡¯s gaze was too intense, and suddenly, he remembered the scene where she had stolen a kiss from him.


    At the time, he hadn¡¯t reacted, assuming the kiss was accidental, but given the extent of her admiration for him, it was very likely deliberate.


    Thinking about that kiss in the Punishment Hall, he became somewhat distracted.


    ¡°Uncle-Master?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya returned to his senses and briskly dismissed her, ¡°Alright, go back, cultivate well, and do not indulge in romantic distractions.¡±


    Shen Qinghe now realized that Dongfang Wuya was warning her because of the accidental kiss in the Punishment Hall, she promptly agreed, taking the many treasures she had gathered from Dongfang Wuya¡¯s side back to the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Once Shen Qinghe had left, Bixiao Tower became quiet again.


    Dongfang Wuya sat in a high loft reading a book, with Xiao Bai attending near him.


    The master seemed no different than usual, but he noticed that the master hadn¡¯t turned the page of his book and was occasionally touching his own face, a faint smile gracing his features.


    If he remembered correctly, the cheek the master was touching was precisely where Fairy Qinghe had kissed him.


    Could it be that the master had fallen for Fairy Qinghe?


    The master had said that Fairy Qinghe was his person, a declaration he had personally confirmed.


    Meanwhile, Shen Zhiyao had been waiting impatiently; upon her return, she pounced on Qinghe, ¡°What did Mr. Wuya say to you? Did he fall for you? Do you know the whole sect is gossiping about you two having an affair?¡±


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but feel amused and exasperated, ¡°Elder sister, you¡¯re overthinking it. Before I came back, Uncle-Master told me to focus on cultivating and not to be distracted by love affairs.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s smile quickly faded, ¡°Okay, I thought too much.¡±


    She had actually thought Mr. Wuya had taken Qinghe to Bixiao Tower for a romantic encounter.


    ¡°Mr. Wuya gave me a lot of treasures, elder sister, can you help me figure out how to use these talismans?¡± Shen Qinghe took out the Red Lotus Shield Armor and also pulled out all the talismans.


    Shen Zhiyao was surprised when she saw the Red Lotus Shield Armor, ¡°Are you sure this is from Mr. Wuya?¡±


    ¡°Yes, is there a problem?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao looked at her naive little sister with complicated eyes; could this be that a fool has their own fortune?


    ¡°The problem is big. This is a magic artifact coveted by cultivators in the entire cultivation world. It¡¯s powerful, and countless cultivators have died under its shield. It also has another significant function; it can transform into a flying ship capable of carrying hundreds of people. Of course, the cultivator controlling it must have a strong enough cultivation base. With your current cultivation level, you couldn¡¯t even make it carry you for flight,¡± explained Shen Zhiyao, now starting to doubt again, ¡°Are you sure Mr. Wuya doesn¡¯t like you? This is a treasure that has been with him for many years; how could he have given it to you so nonchalantly?¡±


    If he were already this generous when he didn¡¯t favor Qinghe, what would Mr. Wuya give her if he truly fell for Qinghe one day, possibly his very life?


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t smile anymore, ¡°Is this thing that powerful?¡±


    Should she really accept such a powerful artifact?


    Shen Zhiyao, understanding Shen Qinghe¡¯s nature best, took her by the shoulders and said, ¡°Don¡¯t feel pressured. With your current cultivation, and with what happened today, Nan Sheng will certainly hate you to death. Having the Red Lotus Shield Armor for protection is always better. Once you¡¯ve improved your cultivation in the future, you can just return this treasure to Mr. Wuya.¡±

 Chapter 48 - 48 48 Scoundrel

    ?Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Scoundrel! Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Scoundrel! Shen Qinghe thought to herself that, indeed, nothing was more important than her own life. Mr. Wuya had also said her life was saved by him, and without his permission, no one else could take it away, which was probably why Mr. Wuya gifted her such an important magic artifact.


    A few days later, Shen Zhiyao noticed that Shen Qinghe seemed to be plagued by a demonic obstruction. In the past, even though Qinghe was diligent in her cultivation, she would still find time to cook, but now she only consumed Fasting Pills and devoted all her time to cultivation.


    In her view, Qinghe wished she could split an hour into 24 just to have more time to cultivate.


    ¡°Qinghe, take a rest if you are tired. You haven¡¯t rested for five days,¡± Shen Zhiyao said with affection for such a Qinghe.


    Previously, Qinghe was pampered by Elder Shen as she grew up. Even for sword practice, she would learn for half an hour and then rest for three. This was unlike now, where she would not sleep, not stop, and not eat; even an iron body couldn¡¯t bear it.


    Although Qinghe was now a cultivator, and did not need to rest every night like mortals, her constant cultivation without respite would surely take a toll on her body.


    ¡°I¡¯m not tired¡­ just a bit sleepy¡­¡± Shen Qinghe suddenly felt a little deflated.


    She had been cultivating nonstop these five days and because of this, her spiritual energy was rapidly depleting, and now she felt a gradual exhaustion of her spiritual energy.


    Without spiritual energy, an endless tiredness surged up.


    At this time, she should have approached the main characters to draw upon their spiritual energy, but she felt it would be better to sleep well.


    Ever since she had her immortal fate, she could no longer sleep soundly and peacefully as before; now, she felt so tired and weak.


    ¡°If you¡¯re sleepy, go and sleep for a while, elder sister will watch over you,¡± Shen Zhiyao gently smiled at Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe nodded silently: ¡°When I wake up, I¡¯ll make something delicious for elder sister.¡±


    She collapsed onto the bed, and sleep quickly enveloped her whole body.


    This time, she dreamt about the scenes from the book again. Even though she was supposed to be an early casualty and merely an observer, she found herself in the thick of it.


    The moment she opened her eyes, she still remembered the terrified feeling when she saw Shen Zhiyao¡¯s skin being flayed and her bones being pulled apart in her dream.


    Shen Zhiyao was practicing swordplay in the yard. As she turned around with her sword, she saw Qinghe standing behind her, not knowing when she had come, looking at her with a melancholy gaze.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Shen Zhiyao pinched her little sister¡¯s tender cheek, ¡°Did you have a nightmare?¡±


    Shen Qinghe snuggled into Shen Zhiyao¡¯s embrace, feeling the warmth of her arms, and the fear and unease in her heart gradually faded.


    That was just a scene from the book that had not happened yet; her elder sister surely would not meet the same dire fate as in the book.


    ¡°You¡¯re already in your twenties, how come you¡¯re still like a child?¡± Shen Zhiyao hugged Shen Qinghe tightly, feeling her sister¡¯s soft body with a faint scent of fresh grass. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°On the day of the execution, Nan Sheng looked at me with eyes full of hatred, I¡¯m afraid she might harm elder sister,¡± Shen Qinghe expressed her worry.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my cultivation base is higher than hers, she can¡¯t deal with me that easily,¡± Shen Zhiyao stroked Shen Qinghe¡¯s hair, the usually careless her showing rare tenderness.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes were slightly sore; elder sister knew nothing. She was unaware that she was the villainess in the book, and that she could not coexist with Nan Sheng, the heroine.


    Even less did elder sister know how sinister Nan Sheng was. She didn¡¯t have to lift a finger herself, as she could utilize the male cultivators who adored her to attack elder sister, including Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen.


    Whether it was Yan Changsheng or Xiao Chen, their cultivation bases were higher than elder sister¡¯s, and it would be easy for them to deal with her.


    ¡°Can elder sister take me along wherever you go from now on? I¡¯m not highly skilled in cultivation, and it would be easy for Nan Sheng to deal with me, but with elder sister around, I won¡¯t be afraid of her.¡±


    Seeing her little sister¡¯s hopeful eyes, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s heart melted: ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll take our Xiao Hemiao with me wherever I go.¡±


    But with the Red Lotus Shield Armor, does this girl still need her protection? With such a powerful Magic Artifact, Yan Changsheng won¡¯t be able to bully her easily anymore, right?


    ¡°Elder sister can¡¯t go back on her word, I¡¯ll go make something delicious,¡± Shen Qinghe said with a radiant smile.


    Upon hearing there was delicious food, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s eyes lit up.


    After the Shen sisters had their fill, Shen Qinghe pondered how to get closer to the protagonist.


    Her current situation still depended on the protagonist, even though she knew that getting close to the protagonist might bring disaster.


    Taking the initiative to find the protagonist would seem too deliberate, better to wait until the protagonist went to Juxiu Hall and then make plans.


    Two days later there was a class at Juxiu Hall, and the Shen sisters went there early.


    As fate would have it, Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen also arrived at Juxiu Hall at the same time, and the four of them ran into each other.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s injuries had only improved a bit today. Unfortunately, as soon as she arrived at Juxiu Hall, she saw Shen Qinghe¡¯s disgusting face. Seeing Shen Qinghe reminded her of the humiliation she suffered at the Punishment Hall.


    Shen Zhiyao also felt unlucky, running into Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen, this pair of dogs. She bumped into them very rudely.


    If previously she couldn¡¯t let go of Xiao Chen, ever since he injured Shen Qinghe because of Nan Sheng, she no longer had the slightest attachment to Xiao Chen.


    Nan Sheng was bumped squarely and weakly hid in Xiao Chen¡¯s embrace.


    She knew Shen Zhiyao liked Xiao Chen and intentionally used this method to torment Shen Zhiyao¡¯s heart. Little did she know that Shen Zhiyao scoffed at her and Xiao Chen, ¡°A pair of shameless dogs!¡±


    After saying that, she pulled Shen Qinghe into Juxiu Hall.


    When Shen Qinghe appeared again, she drew everyone¡¯s attention, simply because everyone had witnessed what happened that day in Juxiu Hall. Mr. Wuya not only tenderly fed Shen Qinghe an Elixir but also carried her away from Juxiu Hall.


    Dongfang Wuya was an unapproachable flower, always solitary and not mingling with anyone, regardless of gender.


    Who had ever seen Dongfang Wuya holding any woman?


    Yet Dongfang Wuya treated Shen Qinghe differently and, in a fit of rage for his beloved, punished Xiao Chen, Nan Sheng, and Yan Changsheng.


    At that time, Mr. Wuya had also declared in front of everyone that Shen Qinghe was his woman. Later, some claimed to have seen Shen Qinghe kiss Dongfang Wuya at the Punishment Hall.


    In any case, as soon as the scandalous protagonist appeared, everyone stared at her as if they wanted to see a flower bloom on her face.


    Upon closer inspection, they found Shen Qinghe indeed very beautiful.


    If Nan Sheng was the type of beauty that exuded pure desire, Shen Qinghe was clean and transparent, a girl as pure as water. She was the kind of beauty that was comforting to look at and made one want to get closer. Such beauty warmed the heart and spleen.


    Nan Sheng stood right behind Shen Qinghe and clearly saw that everyone¡¯s gaze fell on Shen Qinghe. Her usual admirers weren¡¯t looking at her.


    This was an unprecedented sign.


    Whenever she was present, she had always been the center of attention. Had she ever been ignored like this?


    She had not yet fully recovered from the Thunder Whip punishment she received on the day of the execution. Now, Shen Qinghe stole away the limelight that belonged to her, making her feel very oppressed.


    Unwilling to be ignored, she suddenly asked, ¡°Qinghe, what is your relationship with Mr. Wuya?¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s question was exactly what everyone wanted to ask, and all eyes were on Shen Qinghe, wanting to know how she would answer.

 Chapter 49 - 49 49 Dont You Want to Get Mr. Wuya

    ?Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Don¡¯t You Want to Get Mr. Wuya? Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Don¡¯t You Want to Get Mr. Wuya? Shen Qinghe hadn¡¯t even responded when Nan Sheng, seemingly eager to stir up trouble, continued to press: ¡°That day I saw you publicly kiss Mr. Wuya, do you like him? But Mr. Wuya is indifferent to women¡¯s allure, your eagerness to seduce Mr. Wuya, is it because you want to force Mr. Wuya to take responsibility?¡±


    Many in the crowd were fans of Dongfang Wuya, and An Lu was among the most fervent of his admirers. Hearing this, she couldn¡¯t help but sneer with curled lips, ¡°How desperate for a man must one be to publicly seduce Mr. Wuya? He is not just any common man that every woman can win over!¡±


    The other female cultivators who liked Dongfang Wuya felt that An Lu made sense and couldn¡¯t help but agree.


    Dongfang Wuya was an unreachable flower; how many female cultivators wish they could catch his eye but never get the chance? How could a god-like man with such high standards possibly fancy Shen Qinghe, who was just rejected by Yan Changsheng?


    Just as everyone was buzzing with speculation, Xiao Chen suddenly exclaimed, ¡°Gossipers!¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s complexion changed slightly, and she looked at Xiao Chen in disbelief. Was he calling her a gossiper?


    Or was it because Xiao Chen cared about Shen Qinghe, that he disliked everyone speaking about her rumored affair with Dongfang Wuya?


    Xiao Chen certainly didn¡¯t want to hear everyone discussing Shen Qinghe and Dongfang Wuya, which reminded him of a scene at the Punishment Hall. He had seen it clearly; it was Shen Qinghe¡¯s lips that had accidentally brushed against Dongfang Wuya¡¯s face, an accident.


    ¡°Do not spread false rumors. Qinghe has nothing to do with Mr. Wuya. Instead of wasting your time gossiping, you should focus on your cultivation!¡± After saying this, Xiao Chen left Nan Sheng and walked away on his own.


    For a moment, everyone looked at each other, unsure of what had just happened.


    Didn¡¯t Xiao Chen have a conflict with the Shen sisters that day? Later, Dongfang Wuya showed up and even punished the three of them. Why was Xiao Chen speaking up for Shen Qinghe today?


    Shen Zhiyao also found it strange. She gently tugged at Shen Qinghe¡¯s sleeve, her eyes full of questions, ¡°What¡¯s going on, why would Xiao Chen speak up for you?¡±


    They were now enemies with Xiao Chen; there was no reason for him to help clear Qinghe¡¯s name. This situation was too bizarre.


    Shen Qinghe looked utterly baffled: ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±


    The sisters had already had a falling out with Xiao Chen, and on this trip, she had even thought about how to confront Xiao Chen with the Red Lotus Shield Armor if he troubled her again.


    ¡°There must be some scheming afoot, let¡¯s stay away from this pair of adulterers,¡± Zhiyao said as she pulled Shen Qinghe with her to sit as far away from Xiao Chen as possible.


    After sitting down, she saw Shen Qinghe smiling so wide she couldn¡¯t close her mouth: ¡°What are you so happy about?¡±


    Shen Qinghe smiled broadly, ¡°I¡¯m just happy.¡±


    Her elder sister had finally stopped pining for Xiao Chen and even actively avoided him. This was the most joyous news to come by in recent times,


    Before the sisters had sat for long, Shu Xiu took the seat to Shen Qinghe¡¯s left and went straight to the point: ¡°Qinghe, is it true that Mr. Wuya fancies you?¡±


    She was itching with curiosity and really wanted to know the true nature of Qinghe¡¯s ambiguous relationship with Mr. Wuya.


    Many cultivators around pricked up their ears to eavesdrop, eager to hear Shen Qinghe¡¯s response. Dongfang Wuya¡¯s love life was a mystery, and if Shen Qinghe managed to win over this unattainable man, it would be quite the sensation.


    Shen Qinghe pushed Shu Xiu¡¯s face slightly away and replied with a smile, ¡°Before my father fell into a coma, he had asked Mr. Wuya to take care of me. Mr. Wuya agreed, and has since given me some special attention. Furthermore, everyone knows that Mr. Wuya is wholeheartedly devoted to the cultivation path. It¡¯s really not what everyone imagines.¡±


    Shu Xiu couldn¡¯t hide her disappointment: ¡°But I feel like Mr. Wuya really likes you. In the years I¡¯ve been in the sect, I¡¯ve never seen him stand up for anyone like that. He even said you were his person, which got me really excited.¡±


    Still unconvinced, she persisted, ¡°Is there really no chance for further development between you and Mr. Wuya?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Shen Qinghe replied without hesitation.


    ¡°But Mr. Wuya is so handsome and so powerful, don¡¯t you have any feelings for him?¡± Shu Xiu almost wished she could shake Shen Qinghe awake to see what was on her mind.


    If she had the chance to get close to Mr. Wuya, she would definitely find a way to make him hers, even if it was just to obtain his virginity. Then she would die without regrets.


    To be with a man like that, even for one night, would be a huge win!


    Shen Qinghe chuckled, ¡°I just want to focus on my cultivation. Matters of the heart are too distracting, not suitable for me.¡±


    Shu Xiu fell silent, recalling the complex love and hate between Shen Qinghe and Yan Changsheng. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This girl had been wounded by love and had since stayed away from it, which was actually understandable. But if it were her, she would find a man better than Yan Changsheng, surpass him, like Dongfang Wuya¡­


    It wasn¡¯t just the people sitting around the Shen sisters who were eavesdropping on the conversation between Shen Qinghe and Shu Xiu; everyone in Juxiu Hall, being cultivators with good hearing, were all pricking up their ears to listen, including Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen.


    Nan Sheng breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; she certainly didn¡¯t want Shen Qinghe to get involved with a big figure like Dongfang Wuya. But before she could be pleased for long, she noticed the corners of Xiao Chen¡¯s lips lifting slightly and felt annoyed inside, ¡°Are you happy to know that Qinghe and Mr. Wuya are not in a closer relationship, Brother Xiao?¡±


    Xiao Chen glanced at Nan Sheng indifferently, ¡°What nonsense are you spouting?¡±


    Despite saying so, Nan Sheng knew that Xiao Chen had been eavesdropping on the conversation between Shu Xiu and Shen Qinghe and was pleased.


    Even though these days her relationship with Xiao Chen had been stable and they slept in the same bed every night, though they hadn¡¯t taken the final step, he never rejected her advances. His bad-boy demeanor made her simultaneously love and hate him, unable to let go.


    She pondered trying again tonight. If she could obtain Xiao Chen¡¯s virginity, their relationship would progress further, and perhaps then he would truly fall head over heels in love with her.


    Just then, a pale-faced Yan Changsheng appeared in Juxiu Hall.


    The moment Nan Sheng saw Yan Changsheng, her heart clenched.


    That day, Yan Changsheng could have avoided punishment, but for her sake, he too had endured forty strikes of the Thunder Whip. After the execution, he didn¡¯t say a word to her and left the Punishment Hall.


    Many times she had to admit, there probably wasn¡¯t a man in this world who loved her more than Yan Changsheng, at least Xiao Chen didn¡¯t love her as much.


    Xiao Chen always kept her at a distance, would flirt with her, would be intimate with her, but always kept her hanging. Just when she thought she had captured Xiao Chen¡¯s heart, he would pull further away.


    With Xiao Chen, he always held the dominant position.


    But with Yan Changsheng, no matter how taciturn he was, it was she who was in control.


    ¡°If you can¡¯t let go of Changsheng, then go to him,¡±


    Xiao Chen¡¯s voice rang in Nan Sheng¡¯s ears.


    Nan Sheng looked away, feigning sincerity, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that if I go to Brother Changsheng, I won¡¯t come back?¡±


    Xiao Chen lightly curved his seductive thin lips into an amused smile, ¡°Would Shengsheng do that?¡±

 Chapter 50 - 50 50 Large Asura Field

    ?Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Large Asura Field Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Large Asura Field Nan Sheng was enticed by Xiao Chen¡¯s bad-boy demeanor, leaving her caught between longing and possession.


    She had not fully obtained Xiao Chen, nor had she made him fall completely in love with her. How could she possibly bear to let go of the prize within her grasp?


    Compared to Yan Changsheng, who would never leave her, she was more eager to conquer the bad boy, Xiao Chen.


    ¡°I can¡¯t bear to leave Brother Xiao,¡± Nan Sheng said as she moved closer to Xiao Chen, subtly provoking the man.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s tone was cool as he responded, ¡°Yan Changsheng would be heartbroken to see you so close to me; don¡¯t you feel for him?¡±


    It must be said that Nan Sheng was not only greedy but also ruthless.


    Having Yan Changsheng who loved her was not enough; she also desired to conquer him. Nan Sheng, this kind of bad woman, actually quite suited his taste.


    His gaze discreetly shifted to where Shen Qinghe was, and he remembered the scene where he had hurt her. Now, in Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes, he was probably as despicable as Yan Changsheng, wasn¡¯t he?


    The lecture today was given by Tongxuan Zhenjun, focusing on high-level Daoist cultivation techniques.


    While many were not listening attentively, Shen Qinghe found the lecture fascinating. She felt that the high-level cultivation technique differed from the one described in her secret manual, yet it bore a certain ingenious similarity.


    Practicing on the spot, as instructed by Tongxuan Zhenjun, and integrating the information from her secret manual, she found the spiritual energy circulating through her meridians made her feel light and almost capable of flight¡ªmore effective than practicing just from the manual alone.


    This discovery both shocked and delighted her.


    After all, the mental method taught today was meant for cultivators above the Golden Core Great Completion stage, and she was still in the Early Foundation Establishment Stage. Why was it applicable to her as well?


    She wondered if it was because she had consumed many top-grade spirit pills, allowing her to practice high-level cultivation techniques despite her low cultivation base. Normally, the effects of one such spirit pill were substantial. When she had been injured a few days ago, Dongfang Wuya had her take four top-grade spirit pills at once, not only to mend her damaged meridians but also to enhance her cultivation base.


    After the lesson, she had gained much.


    As she was leaving the Juxiu Hall, still contemplating the cultivation method, Shen Zhiyao abruptly grabbed her. Only then did she notice that Xiao Chen, Yan Changsheng, and Nan Sheng were standing in a triangle, seemingly in a standoff¡ªa large-scale Asura Field situation.


    Around the main characters were quite a few people who were in no rush to leave, all curious to know whom Nan Sheng loved more.


    Shen Qinghe had no interest in the emotional entanglements of the main characters. Having absorbed enough of their spiritual energy, she only wanted to leave this place of conflict as soon as possible.


    Just when she and Shen Zhiyao were about to leave, Xiao Chen suddenly reached out, pulling her into their midst.


    Shen Qinghe: ??


    Shen Zhiyao was startled for a moment before reacting, ¡°Xiao Chen, what are you doing dragging Qinghe into this?!¡±


    ¡°Qinghe is part of the game; she¡¯s one of the main characters and has to be involved,¡± Xiao Chen said indifferently, his lips curving mischievously, as if he relished the chaos.


    Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t understand what was happening and stood there looking confused.


    Nan Sheng felt annoyed at the mere sight of Shen Qinghe¡¯s face, but she couldn¡¯t show it.


    Yan Changsheng was still clutching her wrist, obstinately saying, ¡°Shengsheng, if you don¡¯t leave with me today, I will never come looking for you again. This is the last time.¡±


    What Nan Sheng saw was Xiao Chen holding Shen Qinghe¡¯s arm, a sight too glaring for her. If she left with Yan Changsheng today, would Xiao Chen end up with Shen Qinghe?


    Despite her efforts, she had not been able to make Xiao Chen fall in love with her. If she gave up now, she would just be making things easier for Shen Qinghe. How could she accept that?


    Her mind whirled with thoughts, and ultimately she pushed Yan Changsheng away with determination, ¡°Brother Changsheng, please go.¡± S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yan Changsheng loved her so much that all it would take was a beckoning from her, and he would return to her side. But Xiao Chen was not so easily swayed; she could only choose Xiao Chen at this moment.


    The light in Yan Changsheng¡¯s eyes dimmed, so his all-in gamble still wasn¡¯t enough to make Nan Sheng look back.


    At the root of it all, she simply didn¡¯t love him enough; what mattered more to her was Xiao Chen.


    Although he had known this fact for a while, it still hurt him deeply.


    Yan Changsheng let go of his hold on Nan Sheng and walked out of the crowd in a disheveled state, staggering away.


    Upon seeing Yan Changsheng¡¯s disheveled figure, Shen Zhiyao added insult to injury, ¡°Yan Changsheng, this is the result of you betraying Qinghe and injuring my father. You deserve to be abandoned by Nan Sheng, this heartless woman. This is karma!!¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s steps faltered slightly, knowing Shen Zhiyao¡¯s words were true.


    He had done all sorts of despicable things for Nan Sheng, but in the end, he still couldn¡¯t keep her love or her heart.


    This was all his retribution!


    Nan Sheng watched Yan Changsheng walk away without looking back, suddenly feeling a bit panicked.


    She was too confident that Yan Changsheng would love her for a lifetime, but if he truly stopped loving her, what would she do then?


    For a moment, she thought of chasing after him, but she held herself back. It was more important to deal with Shen Qinghe at the moment.


    How would Shen Qinghe know that Nan Sheng considered her a love rival? She just felt it was inexplicable and wanted to shake off Xiao Chen¡¯s hand, but Xiao Chen asked her, ¡°You¡¯re not thinking of chasing after Changsheng, are you?¡±


    Following the mental method she had just mastered, Shen Qinghe circulated her energy and launched a palm strike at Xiao Chen¡¯s right shoulder.


    Xiao Chen, caught off guard, was hit squarely by Shen Qinghe and uncontrollably flew several feet away.


    Fortunately, his quick reaction allowed him to stabilize his form and land steadily on the ground.


    He watched Shen Qinghe walk away with Shen Zhiyao, his eyes growing darker.


    ¡°Brother Xiao, are you injured?¡± Nan Sheng¡¯s voice snapped Xiao Chen out of his reverie.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s right shoulder was in pain, somewhat surprised by the power of Shen Qinghe¡¯s palm strike. It was also a stroke of luck that Shen Qinghe¡¯s cultivation base wasn¡¯t very high, otherwise, that strike could have shattered his meridians.


    It was entirely his own carelessness; he had no defenses against Shen Qinghe, which was why he had been struck.


    ¡°I¡¯m alright.¡± Xiao Chen suddenly laughed in a deep voice.


    Seeing him laugh all of a sudden, Nan Sheng was puzzled, ¡°Brother Xiao, what are you laughing at?¡±


    Xiao Chen didn¡¯t know what he was laughing at either. He just felt pleased, and perhaps this pleasure came from the palm strike he had received from Shen Qinghe.


    After leaving Juxiu Hall, Yan Changsheng suddenly felt very lost.


    Ever since meeting Nan Sheng, he had focused all his attention on her. All his future plans involved Nan Sheng. He broke ties with Qinghe for Nan Sheng and even stole Qinghe¡¯s secret manual for her. Despite all this, he still couldn¡¯t keep Nan Sheng.


    He left Sky Pole Sect and went to a tavern at the foot of the mountain to drown his sorrows.


    By the time the tavern closed, he was kicked out by the owner, and he stumbled back to Sky Pole Sect with a jug of wine in his hands.


    Shen Qinghe was practicing swordplay with Shen Zhiyao in the courtyard. The two sisters were equal in swordsmanship, but since Shen Zhiyao had a higher cultivation base, she did not dare to use her full strength.


    To her surprise, despite Qinghe having a lower cultivation base, she did not falter in their sparring, which ignited Shen Zhiyao¡¯s fighting spirit.


    The sisters grew more enthusiastic as they sparred. Just then, a sound of something heavy falling came from outside.


    They both sheathed their swords and stepped out of the courtyard, only to be surprised to see Yan Changsheng lying on the ground when their vision cleared.

 Chapter 51 - 51 51 I Let Go

    ?Chapter 51: Chapter 51: I Let Go¡­ Chapter 51: Chapter 51: I Let Go¡­ Shen Zhiyao stepped forward and kicked Yan Changsheng, ¡°Yan Changsheng, the Simple Residence Courtyard is not a place for you to be. Get lost!¡±


    Having been frustrated by Nan Sheng, he ran here to seek comfort from Qinghe? Ridiculous to the extreme!


    Yan Changsheng, with bleary drunken eyes, looked at Shen Zhiyao, ¡°You, you¡¯re not Qinghe. Where is Qinghe?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao felt irritated and turned back to see Shen Qinghe already folding back into the courtyard. Seeing this made her heart sour.


    In the past, Qinghe was very fond of Yan Changsheng. Whenever she spoke of Yan Changsheng, her eyes were filled with longing.


    When Qinghe was a child, both she and Elder Shen spent little time with her. She had to practice martial arts, and Elder Shen had so many disciples under him. When Qinghe felt lonely, it was mostly Yan Changsheng who kept her company.


    One could say that Yan Changsheng watched Qinghe grow up.


    Back then, Yan Changsheng certainly doted on Qinghe. This favor might not have been romantic in nature, but it was nonetheless genuine¡ªa doting which made it only natural for Qinghe to develop feelings for Yan Changsheng.


    It was precisely because Elder Shen saw that Qinghe liked Yan Changsheng that he pressured Yan Changsheng to engage in this marriage arrangement with Qinghe.


    Initially, Yan Changsheng was unwilling, but in the end, he agreed to marry Qinghe.


    Before Qinghe had the chance to marry Yan Changsheng, Yan Changsheng met Nan Sheng and fell in love with her. Ultimately, he broke off the engagement with Qinghe. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Zhiyao had once regarded Yan Changsheng as her own family and also hated him deeply. But now, seeing him in such a state of despair, she felt a sense of schadenfreude mixed with irritation.


    She threw the drunken Yan Changsheng further away before folding back into the courtyard herself.


    Shen Qinghe was practicing her swordsmanship, completely engrossed in it.


    Shen Zhiyao watched quietly for a while, then asked, ¡°Do you hate Changsheng?¡±


    Recently, there had been too many incidents, one upon another, leaving little room to breathe.


    She wasn¡¯t at the Sky Pole Sect when the incident occurred. When she returned, she only knew that Elder Shen had been stabbed and left unconscious by Yan Changsheng, and that Qinghe¡¯s engagement had been broken off.


    At that time, her only thought was to take revenge on Nan Sheng, to make her reputation crumble to dust.


    But she never dared to ask Qinghe if she felt helpless and sad at the time.


    Shen Qinghe sheathed her sword and smiled brightly, ¡°What is there to hate? I am just relieved that I didn¡¯t get married back then¡ªit was like cutting my losses in time.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao hesitated, ¡°You used to like Yan Changsheng so much, I was afraid¡­¡±


    She was afraid Qinghe couldn¡¯t let go, and was afraid Qinghe kept all her feelings bottled up, suffering in silence.


    After all, everyone in the Sky Pole Sect knew that Qinghe used to be like a little tail following behind Yan Changsheng, a girl whose eyes shone when she looked at him.


    ¡°All that is in the past. Yan Changsheng accompanied me as I grew up, he used to be a very close person to me. But the things he did later, I consider it as settling any debts I owed him. From now on, we owe each other nothing, which is quite good actually,¡± Shen Qinghe approached Shen Zhiyao, knowing her worry, ¡°Elder sister, I¡¯ve really let it go, without any resentment.¡±


    In the face of life and death, love and affection are as light as feathers and not worth mentioning.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s eyes moistened slightly, ¡°If only I had been there at the time.¡±


    Yan Changsheng had treated her so badly, and when Qinghe was most vulnerable, she wasn¡¯t there, which was her greatest regret.


    ¡°The situation was chaotic at the time, elder sister being there wouldn¡¯t have changed anything. Don¡¯t think too much about it,¡± Shen Qinghe said, taking Shen Zhiyao¡¯s hand to continue practicing their swordsmanship.


    Meanwhile, inside Spring Breeze Pavilion, Nan Sheng had intentionally changed into a set of light, thin silk garments.


    Her figure was good, and with her thin clothes, the contours of her curves were faintly visible. Under the illumination of the light, her silhouette appeared even more graceful, astonishingly sensual.


    Xiao Chen was feigning sleep with his eyes closed; in fact, he wasn¡¯t asleep. His right shoulder was injured, yet he hadn¡¯t taken any elixirs for it, letting the pain surge intermittently.


    He had elixirs for treating both internal and external injuries, but he rather enjoyed the pain Shen Qinghe brought him, so he intentionally refrained from taking any elixir to alleviate it.


    Just as his mind wandered, a fragrance of powder mixed with a woman¡¯s unique body scent rushed into his nostrils¡ªa scent that was extremely tempting and fatally attractive to men.


    Yet, he felt that it was the faint scent of fresh grass on Shen Qinghe¡¯s body that stirred his heart even more.


    It wasn¡¯t until Nan Sheng¡¯s soft body pressed against his that she attempted to kiss him, only to be stopped by his hand, ¡°I¡¯m going to rest now, stop it.¡±


    Nan Sheng thought to herself that Xiao Chen was just pretending to be proper; he clearly also longed for her body, she could feel it.


    ¡°Brother Xiao can sleep by himself, you don¡¯t have to mind me.¡± As she spoke, she kissed his chin and delivered a trail of light kisses downwards.


    Today, she was determined to conquer Xiao Chen. She had been pursuing this man for so long, it was unreasonable not to secure his virginity.


    Just as she was about to remove his pants, the man suddenly grabbed her hand and pushed her away slightly, ¡°You go to sleep first, I¡¯ll go for a walk.¡±


    Nan Sheng looked at Xiao Chen incredulously; clearly he was also tempted, so how could he push her away with such resolve?


    Unable to bear the thought of letting the prize she had in hand fly away, she hugged his waist from behind, ¡°The spring night is short, can¡¯t Brother Xiao stay and keep Shengsheng company?¡±


    Xiao Chen turned and gave her a gentle look, his eyes and brows warm, yet with an undeniable assertiveness, ¡°Be good, and go to sleep first.¡±


    Watching Xiao Chen¡¯s retreating back, Nan Sheng gnashed her teeth in hatred, yet she also felt somewhat panicky.


    She had given up on Brother Changsheng today just to stay by Xiao Chen¡¯s side because she hadn¡¯t completely made Xiao Chen submit under her pomegranate skirt.


    For Xiao Chen, she had even spared no effort in hurting Brother Changsheng¡¯s heart; how could Xiao Chen be so cruel?


    After leaving the Spring Breeze Pavilion, Xiao Chen thought of something and took control of his sword to fly near the Simple Residence Courtyard, witnessing a drunken Yan Changsheng collapse outside the courtyard.


    He hid in the shadows and saw Shen Zhiyao dump Yan Changsheng on the slope, later, he also overheard the conversation between the Shen sisters.


    It was then that he realized something.


    Shen Qinghe had once liked Yan Changsheng so much, but she had let him go as well.


    Someone like him, who had no association with Shen Qinghe, had even injured her last time at Juxiu Hall. In Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart, such a person as him was probably not even worth mentioning, right?


    This was for the best; there couldn¡¯t possibly be a future between him and Shen Qinghe. In this way, his Dao Heart wouldn¡¯t be affected, and he could maintain his current peaceful life.


    Not knowing how long he stood in the dark, Xiao Chen eventually went over to the inebriated Yan Changsheng, sprawled out like a lump of mud.


    Yan Changsheng was deeply unconscious, not responding even after being kicked by Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen gazed steadily at Yan Changsheng for a long time, then moved forward to pick him up and carried him back to Shaonian Tower.


    Yan Changsheng was still utterly oblivious to the world, and Xiao Chen watched him for a long time, before murmuring to himself, ¡°Why haven¡¯t you fallen for Qinghe after all these years?¡±


    He felt that Shen Qinghe was much more alluring than Nan Sheng, it was precisely because Shen Qinghe was too alluring, too easily affecting his emotions, that he dared not touch her.


    A beast lay dormant within him, and if he allowed it to grow unrestrained, there would come a day when he would lose control. He would rather be with Nan Sheng, leading an ordinary life, than allow a woman who could so easily make him lose control to come near him.

 Chapter 52 - 52 52 I Marry You

    ?Chapter 52: Chapter 52: I Marry You Chapter 52: Chapter 52: I Marry You Xiao Chen was cautioned when he was very young that if there ever was someone who could easily control his emotions, it was imperative to kill that person, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.


    The Sky Pole Sect was the place on the South Desolate Continent with the most abundant Spiritual Energy, and his goal was Ascension, To Become Immortal. Any obstacle that hindered his Ascension, he should kick away without hesitation.


    Shen Qinghe was exactly such an obstacle, which he chose to kick away.


    Early the next day, as Nan Sheng got up, she saw Xiao Chen sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at her intently.


    There was a light in his eyes when he looked at her, gentle and loving, as if she was his everything.


    Xiao Chen like this particularly moved her heart.


    ¡°Brother Xiao didn¡¯t stay up all night, just watching me, did he?¡± Nan Sheng asked teasingly with a smile.


    Xiao Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Have you figured it out?¡±


    Nan Sheng was taken aback, ¡°Brother Xiao really spent the whole night watching me?¡±


    ¡°Of course, you¡¯re beautiful. I watched and watched and then forgot the time.¡± As he said this, Xiao Chen took Nan Sheng¡¯s soft hand, ¡°There¡¯s something I pondered all night. Shengsheng, marry me.¡±


    Nan Sheng hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Chen to suddenly propose to her, and for a moment she was at a loss for words. But she couldn¡¯t deny that the joy in her heart outweighed the surprise.


    But if she married Xiao Chen, what about Brother Changsheng?


    Brother Changsheng loved her so much; knowing she would marry Brother Xiao, he would surely be devastated, wouldn¡¯t he?


    ¡°Are you unable to part with Changsheng?¡± Xiao Chen saw Nan Sheng¡¯s hesitation at a glance.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s face flushed slightly as she stammered, ¡°I, I just¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s normal for you to be unable to part with Changsheng. However, between me and Changsheng, you have to choose one. I won¡¯t pressure you. Take your time to think about it,¡± Xiao Chen said considerately.


    Seeing him so understanding, Nan Sheng felt comforted, yet at the same time, she felt troubled.


    Why did she feel that even if she didn¡¯t agree to marry him, he wouldn¡¯t be upset or heartbroken?


    With Brother Xiao, she couldn¡¯t feel his love for her at all, unlike with Brother Changsheng, who seemed to have only her in his eyes and heart.


    She even thought that if she didn¡¯t agree to marry Brother Xiao, he would likely just marry some other woman.


    ¡°There¡¯s one more thing. If you marry me, you must break off ties with Changsheng and cannot be of two minds,¡± Xiao Chen added.


    He didn¡¯t have to marry Nan Sheng; it was just more convenient to marry someone familiar.


    Nan Sheng felt a bit guilty; she couldn¡¯t let go of Brother Changsheng, but Brother Changsheng had said just yesterday that he would not come to her anymore.


    If she didn¡¯t marry Brother Xiao, wouldn¡¯t she just be missing out on both, ending up with nothing?


    With a heavy heart, Nan Sheng left the Spring Breeze Pavilion. She had planned to practice swordsmanship, but with no mood to cultivate, she simply left the Sword Practice Field.


    She walked, stopped, and walked again, and by the time she realized where she was, she had come near Shaonian Tower.


    When Yan Changsheng got up, he found his head throbbing. He only remembered that he had left the sect last night and had gone down to a tavern at the foot of the mountain to drink.


    He had no memory of what happened after he got drunk. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After sitting and easing his headache, he left Shaonian Tower. To his surprise, as soon as he looked up, he saw Nan Sheng walking towards him.


    He was startled for a moment and then walked past her with a fixed gaze.


    Nan Sheng could not believe that Yan Changsheng would be so cold and indifferent toward her. With eyes welling up, she stepped in front of Yan Changsheng, blocking his way, ¡°Didn¡¯t Brother Changsheng see me?¡±


    How could he be so cool and distant toward her?


    Yan Changsheng had always been unable to bear seeing Nan Sheng cry. At this moment, seeing her red-rimmed eyes, he still felt heartache, but he also knew that he shouldn¡¯t persist in his entanglement.


    Yesterday, in front of everyone, he had let himself be humiliated by Nan Sheng for the last time. He had left himself no way out.


    Better a short pain than a long one. He didn¡¯t want to be forever at Nan Sheng¡¯s mercy. The agony was enough just this once.


    Nan Sheng watched Yan Changsheng walk past her and, in a moment of mingled rage and humiliation, burst out, ¡°Yan Changsheng, have you thought it through? If you ignore me today, I¡¯ll never pay you any attention again!¡±


    Yan Changsheng, as if he had heard nothing, continued walking straight ahead, undistracted.


    Nan Sheng bellowed furiously, ¡°I¡¯m about to marry Brother Xiao, and still, you remain indifferent?¡±


    Yan Changsheng thought he would no longer feel pain, yet the moment he heard that Nan Sheng was to marry Xiao Chen, his heart felt as if it were being torn apart¡ªan intolerable pain.


    When Nan Sheng saw Yan Changsheng finally stop, a smug smile appeared on her face. She had always known that Brother Changsheng couldn¡¯t possibly not love her; upon hearing she would marry another, wouldn¡¯t he rush to plead with her not to go through with it?


    But at that moment, she heard Yan Changsheng say, ¡°Congratulations.¡±


    Nan Sheng turned pale, incredulous that she was hearing these two words from Yan Changsheng¡¯s mouth.


    She knew Yan Changsheng loved her deeply; how could he possibly watch her marry another man without doing anything?


    He couldn¡¯t possibly bear to see her marry someone else.


    Nan Sheng followed him, her voice trembling, ¡°Are you sure you want to watch me marry Brother Xiao?¡±


    Without a word, Yan Changsheng flew away on his sword.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s tears flowed freely. ¡°Liar, liar! You promised to love me for a lifetime. How can you just walk away like this?¡±


    At that moment, she seemed to forget that it was she who had been fickle and looking around, she who had first let go of Yan Changsheng.


    Overwhelmed by shock, Nan Sheng rushed to find Xiao Chen and told him, ¡°Brother Xiao, I will marry you.¡±


    Seeing the pallor on Nan Sheng¡¯s face, Xiao Chen immediately understood, ¡°Have you seen Changsheng?¡±


    Nan Sheng threw herself into Xiao Chen¡¯s arms, her voice hoarse, ¡°Brother Changsheng and I are finished. Don¡¯t mention him again.¡±


    She knew she would never find a man who loved her more than Yan Changsheng did; even Brother Xiao wouldn¡¯t love her more than Brother Changsheng. She had lost Brother Changsheng.


    ¡°It¡¯s good if you¡¯ve cut ties. After we¡¯re married, do not be fickle anymore,¡± Xiao Chen said, his fingers pinching Nan Sheng¡¯s pale and delicate chin, his eyes darkening, ¡°Otherwise, I will be displeased, and I will punish you. Understand?¡±


    Being stared at like this by Xiao Chen sent a chill from the soles of her feet to her limbs, making her shiver.


    ¡°Shengsheng, as long as you¡¯re obedient, I¡¯ll take good care of you,¡± Xiao Chen said with a gentle smile to Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng then felt that perhaps she had imagined the glint in Xiao Chen¡¯s eyes that seemed to devour her.


    Given the situation, should she just marry Brother Xiao? If Brother Xiao didn¡¯t treat her well, she could still turn back to Brother Changsheng.


    After all, he adored her so much, he was so easily appeased; no matter when she turned back, she would always find a way to bring him back to her side.


    The Shen sisters had not expected that in just one night, the marriage between Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng would be suddenly settled.


    Only then did Shen Zhiyao realize, ¡°No wonder Yan Changsheng ran to the Simple Residence Courtyard drunk and raving last night. Was it because Nan Sheng was going to marry Xiao Chen?¡±


    Last year, on the very first day Yan Changsheng brought Nan Sheng back to the Sky Pole Sect, he couldn¡¯t wait to break off the engagement with Qinghe, all seemingly to pave the way for Xiao Chen.


    Shen Qinghe also felt it was unbelievable. Shouldn¡¯t the story of Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng be about great love? ¡°Why would Nan Sheng marry Xiao Chen?¡±


    Was there such a plot in the book?

 Chapter 53 - 53 53 Dust Settles

    ?Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Dust Settles Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Dust Settles Shen Qinghe meticulously recalled everything and confirmed that there was no such scene in the book where Nan Sheng married Xiao Chen.


    Within the book, Nan Sheng¡¯s emotional entanglements with the male lead and male supporting characters were complex and ever-changing, but certainly, there was no scene where she married Xiao Chen so early on.


    Could this development be a sign of an impending plot collapse?


    If the plot really did collapse, wouldn¡¯t that mean Shen Zhiyao¡¯s ending wouldn¡¯t unfold as it did in the book?


    Thinking of this possibility, Shen Qinghe felt so happy she could fly.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s beaming smile, Shen Zhiyao thought it was because Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng had parted ways, which made her younger sister so cheerful.


    ¡°So it is said, ¡®Retribution will come, it¡¯s just a matter of time.¡¯ Yan Changsheng treated you that way back then, and now he has ended up making the bridal attire for Xiao Chen. Such an outcome is really satisfying,¡± Shen Zhiyao said with a smile brimming across her face, feeling very good.


    Shen Qinghe nodded repeatedly, feeling that this was indeed the case.


    Whether it was because she was in too good of a mood or for some other reason, Shen Qinghe actually felt sleepy after lunch.


    She took the rare opportunity to be lazy, lied down on the bed, and took a nap, during which she dreamed about the plot of the book again.


    When she woke up, she suddenly couldn¡¯t laugh anymore.


    Because in her dream, there indeed was a scene in the book where Nan Sheng, out of spite, married Xiao Chen, but the reason she couldn¡¯t marry him smoothly was that Yan Changsheng had gone to snatch the bride.


    That said, the current plot hadn¡¯t collapsed; it was still developing methodically according to the book¡¯s storyline.


    And she had been happy too soon.


    After waking up, Shen Zhiyao found her darling sister emanating a murderous aura and looking ferocious during their sparring, even though her serious expression appeared very cute, making her reluctant to go hard on her adorable younger sister.


    ¡°We¡¯re sparring, not playing around. Can elder sister take this seriously?!¡± Shen Qinghe immediately noticed Shen Zhiyao was not serious and felt a bit angry.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go again!¡± Shen Zhiyao said, and her swordplay turned sharp.


    Shen Qinghe wielded her sword to meet the attack but still felt that the sword in her hand was not suitable, although it posed no major problem when facing Shen Zhiyao.


    The two sisters practiced for a shichen, and Shen Zhiyao was drenched in sweat, while Shen Qinghe remained cool and refreshed, seemingly not exerting any effort, which made Shen Zhiyao envious.


    ¡°I want to have my own spiritual weapon; this sword isn¡¯t good,¡± Shen Qinghe¡¯s brows and eyes softened.


    She knew she was still at the Foundation Establishment Stage. It was only when she reached the Golden Core Stage that she would be qualified to go to the spiritual weapon vault of the Sky Pole Sect to select a weapon.


    Yet every time she felt like she was about to make a breakthrough, she was still hovering in the Early Foundation Establishment Stage, and she had no idea where the problem lay.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you can pick a sword when you become a Golden Core Stage cultivator,¡± Shen Zhiyao also noticed her sister was anxious. ¡°You used to be very patient. What¡¯s gotten into you today?¡±


    Shen Qinghe shook her head; she couldn¡¯t very well say she was panicked because of a dream about the book¡¯s plot, could she?


    If her cultivation base continued to stagnate in the Foundation Establishment Stage, never able to break through, how would she be able to protect Shen Zhiyao?


    After all, she was born a mortal with no immortal fate, and it was Dongfang Wuya who had pulled her back from Ghost Gate Pass. Her immortal fate was deeply and inextricably linked to the main characters.


    If her cultivation base remained stagnant, would she ever be able to free herself from these lunatic protagonists?


    That was the real reason for her anxiety.


    Although she loathed dealing with the protagonists, she had no choice but to be near them due to her lack of spiritual energy. She was afraid that this immortal fate obtained in such a way might suffer a backlash one day.


    ¡°It must have been the nightmare I had at noon that caused my anxiety. It¡¯s okay, it will pass soon.¡± Shen Qinghe forced a spirited appearance and continued practicing her swordsmanship.


    The news of Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng¡¯s impending marriage became the talk of the Sky Pole Sect.


    Another person who attracted everyone¡¯s attention was, of course, Yan Changsheng.


    When Yan Changsheng first returned from his trials, he brought back Nan Sheng and dissolved her engagement with Shen Qinghe. Having made such a commotion, Yan Changsheng even fell out with the entire Shen Zhuo family. But in the end, Nan Sheng unexpectedly turned to the embrace of Xiao Chen.


    It was only then that everyone truly realized how ruthless Nan Sheng really was.


    Anyone with eyes could see that Yan Changsheng deeply loved Nan Sheng, and he was certainly outstanding, not just in appearance but also in his cultivation talent.


    Yet, such a favored son of heaven was abandoned by Nan Sheng, thus people said that Nan Sheng¡¯s heart was indeed ruthless.


    Naturally, there were also those who thought this was Yan Changsheng¡¯s retribution. It was Yan Changsheng who first betrayed Shen Qinghe, and now being abandoned by Nan Sheng and losing face, wasn¡¯t this the retribution for his initial betrayal and eventual abandonment?


    Yan Changsheng, the moment he found out that Xiao Chen was going to marry Nan Sheng, felt a sense of finality.


    Perhaps because Nan Sheng had already forewarned him in the morning, and he had suffered once, that when he actually received the news, he felt an unprecedented calmness within himself.


    He even thought that perhaps this was for the best, as from then on, he wouldn¡¯t have to toss and turn, nor would he have to worry about not being able to keep Nan Sheng or about losing her.


    Despite the sympathetic or contemptuous looks from everyone, his heart remained tranquil.


    Life continued peacefully like that until the day when Sword Master Tian Yan would teach the ways of the sword.


    Before Shen Zhuo was injured, it was Shen Zhuo who taught the class. After Shen Zhuo fell into a coma, Sword Master Tian Yan took over Shen Zhuo¡¯s duties.


    Everyone arrived at the Sword Practice Field early in the morning, only to discover that someone was there even earlier¡ªit was Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng had once been Shen Zhuo¡¯s proudest disciple, upright and principled. But since he brought Nan Sheng back to the sect, the things he did surprised everyone, and they could no longer find any trace of the old Yan Changsheng.


    Now, seeing Yan Changsheng practicing the sword so early in the morning, everyone felt as though they were glimpsing the once wholly devoted Yan Changsheng.


    Shu Xiu couldn¡¯t help but mutter softly in amazement, ¡°After leaving Nan Sheng, Second Senior Brother seems to have returned to normal. That¡¯s a good thing, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    A female cultivator who disliked Nan Sheng agreed, ¡°Exactly. Ever since he brought Nan Sheng back to the Sky Pole Sect, which of Second Senior Brother¡¯s actions has been normal? It¡¯s only Big Senior Brother and him who seemed to have gone mad over a woman, always causing Qinghe to get hurt.¡±


    While they were talking, the Shen sisters arrived at the Sword Practice Field.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s face, Sword Master Tian Yan felt a piercing pain in his body.


    A month ago, he was punished with forty lashes of the Thunder Whip, his first punishment since joining the sect. Furthermore, given his current status and position, receiving the punishment of the Thunder Whip was a true humiliation.


    The most infuriating thing was that Shen Qinghe somehow managed to climb up to Dongfang Wuya. With Dongfang Wuya backing her, he couldn¡¯t even give Shen Qinghe a lesson in humility. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The only thing he could do now was to try as much as possible to ignore the Shen sisters.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s purpose for coming to the Sword Practice Field was certainly not to learn swordsmanship but because her spiritual energy was depleted, and she needed to draw on the spiritual energy from the protagonist.


    Shen Zhiyao saw Yan Changsheng practicing the sword alone and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, she walked over to him.


    Shen Qinghe wanted to pull Shen Zhiyao back, but Shu Xiu stopped her, saying, ¡°If you don¡¯t let Zhiyao vent her frustration, she will still look for an opportunity to approach Second Senior Brother later on. Just let her be.¡±


    Thinking of Shen Zhiyao¡¯s temperament, Shen Qinghe felt that Shu Xiu¡¯s words made sense.

 Chapter 54 - 54 54 So Ruthless

    ?Chapter 54: Chapter 54: So Ruthless Chapter 54: Chapter 54: So Ruthless While Yan Changsheng was practicing his sword, no one dared to approach him until Shen Zhiyao came up to him, her words laced with mockery and barbs, ¡°Second Senior Brother, why are you alone? Aren¡¯t you usually inseparable from Nan Sheng? Ah, I remember now, Nan Sheng, that flirtatious one, is soon to marry Big Senior Brother. It¡¯s pitiful how Second Senior Brother has been deeply in love with Nan Sheng, only to end up discarded by her in the end. Truly a sorry sight.¡±


    Yan Changsheng, as if he heard nothing, did not stop his sword movements, his Sword Qi becoming even more fierce, as if his entire mind was focused on practicing his sword.


    ¡°Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives. Nan Sheng and Big Senior Brother are such a good match, isn¡¯t it? Won¡¯t Second Senior Brother take a look?¡± Shen Zhiyao added with a smile.


    Yan Changsheng slowed his swordplay a bit and glanced in the direction where Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng were, with just a fleeting look before continuing his practice.


    ¡°Does Second Senior Brother now regret, for the sake of such a scorned woman, that you injured my father and Shen Qinghe?¡± Shen Zhiyao asked, unwilling to give up.


    Elder Shen has not yet awoken, and Shen Qinghe was jilted and injured by Yan Changsheng¡¯s Sword Qi. By what right does Yan Changsheng¡¯s Dao Heart remain so steady, allowing him to continue cultivating as if nothing had happened?


    Finally, Yan Changsheng sheathed his sword, glancing in Shen Qinghe¡¯s direction, and said hoarsely, ¡°I have wronged Qinghe, but I¡¯ve never regretted it!¡±


    When he loved Nan Sheng, he did so with all his heart; even though Nan Sheng was about to marry Xiao Chen, he had no regrets about having loved her.


    He only regretted being too ruthless, hurting the people who had been kindest to him when there could have been a better way to handle things.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s face changed slightly, ¡°You hurt my father, you hurt my sister, how can you still be without guilt? How could you be so despicable?!¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s eyes darkened, ¡°I indeed have wronged Master and Qinghe, but falling in love with Nan Sheng, I will never regret it.¡±


    Having said that, he walked away, resuming his sword practice alone.


    Shen Qinghe came up beside Shen Zhiyao, ¡°Elder sister, don¡¯t be angry, don¡¯t trouble yourself over it.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s eyes reddened, ¡°How could there be someone so heartless? Elder Shen was so good to him, even better than to his own daughter. How well have you treated him? He¡¯s hurt the two people who treated him the best in this world, and yet he has no remorse; he¡¯s heartless!¡±


    Shen Qinghe, knowing Shen Zhiyao was feeling sorry for her, softly said, ¡°Elder sister, don¡¯t cry for someone who¡¯s not worth it. I think we should move forward and not look back. The people and events of the past are just that, past.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao fought back the tears in her eyes, ¡°Yes, we shouldn¡¯t be sad or troubled over someone unworthy anymore.¡±


    Fortunately, Qinghe was magnanimous and swiftly moved on. If Qinghe herself no longer cared, then why should she, Shen Zhiyao, waste her tears on a Yan Changsheng?


    The moment Xiao Chen entered the Sword Practice Field, his gaze fell on Shen Qinghe, then coldly shifted away.


    Still, the conversation of the Shen sisters reached his ears.


    He wondered if he counted as part of Shen Qinghe¡¯s past. He too had once injured Shen Qinghe, so he might be considered as one of the unworthy people she spoke of.


    Xiao Chen was distracted, and so was Nan Sheng.


    Ever since she entered the Sword Practice Field, she subconsciously searched for Yan Changsheng¡¯s figure.


    In times past, as soon as he saw her, Yan Changsheng would always come to her.


    Just now, Yan Changsheng clearly saw her, yet he only gave her an indifferent glance before shifting his gaze away, as if she were someone of no importance.


    Yan Changsheng clearly loved her so much, why was he now so cold towards her?


    She had gotten used to the way Yan Changsheng loved her, and now seeing him treat her as a stranger, her heart ached as if pricked by needles. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing Nan Sheng gazing stupidly in Yan Changsheng¡¯s direction, Xiao Chen considerately said to her, ¡°If you have something to say to Changsheng, go and find him.¡±


    Nan Sheng, seeing Xiao Chen speak up, joyfully thought of going to find Yan Changsheng.


    She then felt something was off and turned to ask, ¡°Brother Xiao wouldn¡¯t be angry, would he?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be angry about? I know what kind of person Changsheng is, it¡¯s me who wronged him first,¡± Xiao Chen said indifferently.


    Reassured, Nan Sheng quickly went to where Yan Changsheng was.


    From a distance, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s heart tightened, ¡°How could there be such shameless men and women?¡±


    Shen Qinghe simply pulled Shen Zhiyao aside, where Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng were out of sight, so Shen Zhiyao had no need to be angry.


    Seeing that Yan Changsheng seemed not to notice her approach, Nan Sheng initiated the conversation, ¡°Brother Changsheng, have you been well lately?¡±


    Yan Changsheng did not engage in conversation, focusing on practicing his swordsmanship.


    Nan Sheng felt wronged at this sight, ¡°Brother Changsheng, don¡¯t you have anything to say to me?¡±


    Yan Changsheng sheathed his sword, and Nan Sheng was delighted, ready to reply, but Yan Changsheng walked away with his sword in hand.


    Seeing this, Nan Sheng hurriedly followed him, ¡°Brother Changsheng¡­¡±


    Yan Changsheng stopped in his tracks, speaking dispassionately, ¡°Miss Nan is already betrothed to Big Senior Brother, it¡¯s inappropriate for you to have any involvement with me. I hope Miss Nan will conduct herself with dignity!¡±


    Nan Sheng had never expected Yan Changsheng to so clearly define the boundaries between them. She knew that her impending marriage to Xiao Chen hurt Yan Changsheng, but wasn¡¯t he the one who forced her?


    ¡°Brother Changsheng, don¡¯t you love me anymore?¡± Nan Sheng swiftly blocked Yan Changsheng¡¯s path, her eyes brimming with tears.


    Yan Changsheng looked indifferent, feeling exhausted.


    If she had already decided to marry Xiao Chen, why still ask if he loved her? Even if he did love her, what did it matter? Her heart always wavered, wanting to be with him, yet unable to let go of Xiao Chen.


    Perhaps the customs of the Cultivation Realm were liberal, with a person not necessarily limited to one Daoist companion, but he couldn¡¯t accept the woman he loved longing for another man in her heart.


    He wasn¡¯t magnanimous enough to endure his woman maintaining intimacies with other men.


    ¡°Brother Changsheng¡­¡± Nan Sheng was truly panicking, wanting to grab Yan Changsheng¡¯s sleeve, but he dodged her touch, controlling his sword to leave, disappearing in the blink of an eye.


    Nan Sheng couldn¡¯t hold back her tears any longer, her heart aching so badly she could hardly breathe.


    She thought her affection for Yan Changsheng wasn¡¯t that deep, but in the moment he disregarded her, she realized how much she liked him.


    Yet she was about to marry Brother Xiao, and Yan Changsheng no longer doted on her as before. What should she do?


    She returned to Xiao Chen¡¯s side, her head bowed in dejection, hesitant to speak.


    Xiao Chen had heard the conversation between Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng and could tell that Nan Sheng was still hesitant.


    He was not Yan Changsheng; he would not endlessly indulge Nan Sheng. Moreover, he didn¡¯t share the bad habit of sharing the same woman with another man.


    The reason he wanted to settle down was to cut off his thoughts about Shen Qinghe. It was only after Nan Sheng came to him that he considered getting married.


    If Nan Sheng wanted to break off the engagement, he certainly wouldn¡¯t insist on it.


    ¡°Shengsheng, speak your mind, there¡¯s no need to hesitate. If you can¡¯t let go of Changsheng and don¡¯t wish to marry me, just say so,¡± Xiao Chen said to Nan Sheng tenderly.


    Nan Sheng stared at Xiao Chen, lost in thought. She had always wanted to conquer Xiao Chen, and now that he was willing to marry her, it seemed she had achieved her goal. He was also very tender towards her, but she always felt that beneath his tender mask, he didn¡¯t care for her that much.

 Chapter 55 - 55 55 Red Moon Secret Realm Snow Bone Grass

    ?Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Red Moon Secret Realm, Snow Bone Grass Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Red Moon Secret Realm, Snow Bone Grass Nan Sheng spoke with a hoarse voice, ¡°I, I didn¡¯t think that way.¡±


    Xiao Chen touched Nan Sheng¡¯s head, still gentle, ¡°Everything about you is good, except for one thing, you are too greedy.¡±


    Nan Sheng was scheming and quite wicked, and he felt that was fine, as he wasn¡¯t a good person himself. But as a man, he definitely couldn¡¯t share a woman with another man.


    Nan Sheng wanted to retort Xiao Chen¡¯s words, she just liked them too much to let go.


    Why could men have multiple wives and concubines, loitering among flowers, while women could not?


    At first, Shen Zhiyao paid attention to the movements of Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen, wanting to know if Xiao Chen would also abandon Nan Sheng, making her the laughingstock of the entire sect.


    But Qinghe forcefully dragged her away and sparred with her, leaving her no time to be distracted.


    By the time they left the Sword Refining Field, Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng¡¯s figures were nowhere to be seen.


    ¡°Do you think Nan Sheng¡¯s engagement with Xiao Chen will work out?¡± Shen Zhiyao asked, her arm casually thrown over Shen Qinghe¡¯s fragrant shoulder.


    Shen Qinghe moved her arm away, ¡°Elder sister should focus more on her own love life, why bother about others¡¯ affairs?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao let out a light sigh, ¡°My goal used to be to secure Xiao Chen, but now without a goal, where¡¯s the love life to speak of?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s even better, concentrate on your cultivation, that¡¯s truly wonderful,¡± Shen Qinghe said with a burning gaze.


    After all, her elder sister was no longer fixating on Xiao Chen, and there could be nothing better than this.


    Shen Zhiyao once again draped an arm over Shen Qinghe¡¯s fragrant shoulder, feeling her younger sister¡¯s body was both fragrant and soft, great for hugging, ¡°Hehe, with your company, men are like fleeting clouds to me. However, I have this intuition that you will achieve great things in the future, and by then you must remember to look out for me.¡±


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Elder sister, where did you get the idea that I will achieve great things?¡±


    With her current situation, she had no idea when she would even make a slight breakthrough. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s intuition! You are so hardworking, protected by Mr. Wuya, and the beloved daughter of Elder Shen, you are bound to be impressive in the future. Don¡¯t look at how powerful Nan Sheng is now, but I don¡¯t think the one who starts running first is necessarily the winner,¡± Shen Zhiyao patted her sister¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Anyway, I am rooting for you!¡±


    Shen Qinghe nodded, ¡°Regardless of whether I will achieve anything in the future, I will definitely cultivate diligently.¡±


    Hard work does not guarantee progress, but without effort, there is sure to be no progress!


    The two sisters chatted and laughed, returning to the Simple Residence Courtyard to make a delicious meal.


    At night, Shen Zhiyao talked about the Red Moon Secret Realm opening up on the South Desolate Continent next spring, a once-in-a-century event, and Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes shone with longing.


    Yet she knew with her foundation establishment level and no breakthrough in sight, there was no chance of entering the Red Moon Secret Realm for trials and finding opportunities.


    Shen Zhiyao also remembered Shen Qinghe¡¯s current plight, and her smile faded, ¡°If only Elder Shen weren¡¯t in his deep slumber, then with the degree to which he dotes on you, he would definitely let me take you into the secret realm.¡±


    Shen Qinghe shook her head, ¡°That might not necessarily be the case. Not everyone can enter the secret realm for trials, and given my mere foundation establishment stage and lack of improvement in cultivation, even if father were not in a deep slumber, it¡¯s unlikely that I would be on the list for trials.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao flopped onto the bed, ¡°Should I go plead with the sect master? It¡¯s unreasonable for you to be left out with how hardworking you are. Besides, I feel like you have good luck, and if you could try out the secret realm, you would surely gain something.¡±


    Who knows, perhaps Qinghe¡¯s opportunity in the secret realm could be the breakthrough she needed?


    ¡°That won¡¯t be of any use asking the sect master, not everyone can undergo trials in the secret realm, elder sister should go,¡± Shen Qinghe said with a smile.


    Although she really wanted to enter the secret realm, her cultivation base was too low, and the sect master wouldn¡¯t possibly allow it; it would be against the sect rules, and her low cultivation level would also put her at great risk.


    Many times, opportunity comes hand in hand with risk, which is why those with a low cultivation base cannot enter the secret realm for trials, especially the Red Moon Secret Realm that opens only once every hundred years.


    Shen Zhiyao was sighing with lament when she suddenly thought of someone and leaped up, ¡°Why don¡¯t you go beg Mr. Wuya? Mr. Wuya dotes on you so much; he will definitely allow you to enter the secret realm!¡±


    Shen Qinghe was somewhat tempted but then shook her head, ¡°Forget it, I don¡¯t think Mr. Wuya would agree.¡±


    Although she hadn¡¯t interacted with Dongfang Wuya many times, she knew that he was a man of principles.


    ¡°How would you know it won¡¯t work if you don¡¯t try?¡± Shen Zhiyao continued to urge. ¡°Qinghe, just go and ask. There are still a few months left, even if it¡¯s just to sound out Mr. Wuya¡¯s intentions. If you could go to the secret realm, then at that time, the two of us could look out for each other. What annoys me the most is that Nan Sheng is definitely going to go to the secret realm for her trials. Clearly, you and she reached Foundation Establishment around the same time, yet the entire sect is talking about her as a genius girl. In the last competition, she lost to you, so why should she be the one to go and not you?¡±


    Even if Nan Sheng¡¯s breakthroughs were fast, what did it matter? During their contest, Nan Sheng still lost to Qinghe, didn¡¯t she?


    She felt that Qinghe was just lacking some good fortune, and the secret realms were places where opportunity abounded.


    After being persuaded by Shen Zhiyao, Shen Qinghe felt a little swayed.


    Maybe it was because Shen Zhiyao kept talking about the Red Moon Secret Realm, but she had a dream about it that night.


    When she woke up the next day, she still remembered that, in her dream, Nan Sheng found a stalk of Snow Bone Grass in the Red Moon Secret Realm. After consuming the Snow Bone Grass, Nan Sheng¡¯s cultivation base rose rapidly, leaping directly from the Foundation Establishment Stage to become a Golden Core Stage cultivator.


    It was precisely because of this stalk of Snow Bone Grass that Nan Sheng¡¯s subsequent cultivation sped up like divine aid; what took others a hundred years to advance by one major boundary, Nan Sheng achieved in just a short decade.


    Nan Sheng was later recognized as a leading female sword cultivator in the cultivator world, and this stalk of Snow Bone Grass played a significant role.


    For a moment, she thought about seeking out Dongfang Wuya to plead for a chance to participate in the trials of the Red Moon Secret Realm next year.


    But if she really went to plead, what would be the difference between her and Nan Sheng?


    She had just established her foundation and had no right to participate in the trials; if she went to Dongfang Wuya, and he truly agreed to help her, it would only serve to give the disciples of Sky Pole Sect a reason to criticize him for not following the rules, tarnishing Dongfang Wuya¡¯s reputation.


    She could not do that to her benefactor.


    Nan Sheng was the protagonist, and she obtained the Snow Bone Grass due to her destiny; Shen Qinghe could not let Shen Zhiyao go and steal Nan Sheng¡¯s opportunity.


    She also knew that Nan Sheng was calculating and well-protected by Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen. If Shen Zhiyao truly attempted to seize that stalk of Snow Bone Grass, it would instead bring disaster upon her.


    The task at hand was to stay grounded and cultivate earnestly, instead of dreaming of soaring to the heavens overnight.


    Shen Zhiyao noticed that since she mentioned the Red Moon Secret Realm, Qinghe had become even more diligent in her cultivation.


    In the past, she would still take some time to sleep and eat, but now Qinghe would cultivate for several days without eating or sleeping. Seeing this, she understood why Qinghe was pushing herself so hard.


    What she could do was to cultivate alongside Qinghe.


    With so many incidents happening lately, and Qinghe always ending up injured, it was usually because of Nan Sheng. It was not that Nan Sheng was particularly strong, but the cultivators protecting Nan Sheng were of high cultivation bases.


    If they, as sisters, had strong enough cultivation bases, they wouldn¡¯t need to look up to anyone else.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Nan Sheng: I¡¯m the protagonist, the Snow Bone Grass is undoubtedly mine!


    Dongfang Rude and Overbearing Wuya: Steal the Snow Bone Grass, gift it to Qinghe as a toothpick.

 Chapter 56 - 56 56 Begging Wuya for Mercy

    ?Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Begging Wuya for Mercy Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Begging Wuya for Mercy In the blink of an eye, the winter snow melted, and spring blossoms bloomed, heralding the arrival of another spring season.


    In the past half year, Nan Sheng¡¯s cultivation base had improved again, bringing her only a step away from the Golden Core Stage cultivator.


    However, no matter how diligently Shen Qinghe cultivated, her cultivation base remained at the early phase of the Foundation Establishment Stage, without any progress.


    Since Shen Qinghe and Nan Sheng had established their foundations at the same time, they naturally became the subjects of comparison by everyone.


    Nan Sheng, as a female cultivator, had always been a topic of conversation. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also extremely talented in cultivation. Moreover, her romantic escapades were a source of great interest to others.


    In the recent half year, Shen Qinghe rarely showed herself in public, and even Shen Zhiyao seldom appeared before others. Almost everyone had forgotten about the existence of Shen Qinghe.


    It was not until Nan Sheng¡¯s cultivation base had improved again, with Shen Qinghe being used as a contrast to highlight the former¡¯s progress, that everyone suddenly remembered that there was a Shen Qinghe in the Sky Pole Sect.


    Just like Shen Qinghe, Yan Changsheng had also become low-key. Ever since Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng¡¯s marriage agreement was settled, Yan Changsheng focused his attention on cultivation.


    He was also a cultivator with immense talent, and without the distractions of emotional entanglements, his cultivation speed surged forward by leaps and bounds.


    It was not until this day, when Yan Changsheng attracted a tribulation thunder, that the cultivators of the Sky Pole Sect realized with astonishment that Yan Changsheng was on the verge of making a breakthrough in just half a year.


    If he succeeded in transcending the tribulation, Yan Changsheng would become a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator.


    When Shen Zhiyao learned of Yan Changsheng¡¯s impending breakthrough, she immediately comforted Shen Qinghe, ¡°Yan Changsheng has always been a cultivation prodigy, so it¡¯s normal for him to break through so quickly. Qinghe, don¡¯t worry. Let¡¯s continue our diligent practice, and one day we too will have our breakthrough.¡±


    She felt pain for her sister who, despite her hard work, achieved no progress, while Nan Sheng, who knew nothing but to seduce men all day, could still advance effortlessly.


    The ways of this world were simply too unjust.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Qinghe gave a wry smile, ¡°Elder sister, rest assured, I am not in a rush.¡±


    Just thinking about how she was once a mortal without a spirit root and unable to cultivate, she felt no resentment or impatience.


    Heaven rewards the diligent. She still felt that as long as she worked hard, she had nothing to regret.


    Shen Zhiyao patted Shen Qinghe¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Qinghe, I believe you will succeed; you are just lacking a bit of luck.¡±


    Yan Changsheng committed so many misdeeds yet still earned Heaven¡¯s favor, transcending the tribulation so quickly. She couldn¡¯t believe Qinghe¡¯s cultivation would be stuck in the same spot.


    She cursed Yan Changsheng viciously, hoping that his tribulation would not be successful.


    Unfortunately, not long after, the entire sect received the good news: Yan Changsheng had passed the tribulation and officially became a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator.


    After receiving the news, Shen Zhiyao sat stunned for a long time. Taking advantage of Shen Qinghe¡¯s earnest cultivation, she ran to the outside of Bixiao Tower.


    Thinking that Shen Zhiyao had come to see Shen Zhuo, Dongfang Wuya was surprised when Shen Zhiyao started by praising him, and then got to the main point.


    ¡°Qinghe usually cultivates diligently, but she is just missing a little chance. I was thinking, with the opening of the Red Moon Secret Realm, if Qinghe could participate, perhaps she could find an opportunity. Her current cultivation base isn¡¯t enough to qualify for the trials. I earnestly request Mr. Wuya to speak on her behalf to let Qinghe participate in this trial; could you do that?¡± Shen Zhiyao said as she knelt down, about to kowtow, but found herself unable to move.


    ¡°The sect has its rules. The fact that Shen Qinghe¡¯s cultivation base is insufficient is undeniable. She is not qualified to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm,¡± Dongfang Wuya¡¯s voice reached Shen Zhiyao¡¯s ears.


    The Red Moon Secret Realm opened only once every hundred years, containing countless spiritual treasures.


    The more spiritual treasures the secret realm had, the more dangerous it was. This was the reason cultivators with too low of a cultivation base were not allowed to enter.


    Great opportunities also come with tremendous risks. With Shen Qinghe¡¯s cultivation base, entering the Red Moon Secret Realm could mean that there would be no return.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s face fell, ¡°Didn¡¯t Mr. Wuya say that Qinghe is your person? Could you not make an exception for Qinghe just this once? Why can Nan Sheng participate in the trials? She¡¯s also a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage. Is it just because her talent is extremely high that she can be an exception? Qinghe has worked a thousand times harder than her, she¡¯s truly good, while Nan Sheng is so wicked¡­¡±


    As she spoke, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s voice choked up and she couldn¡¯t continue.


    She hadn¡¯t cried since she could remember, even when she returned from her trials two years ago and heard for the first time that Elder Shen was stabbed and fell into a coma by Yan Changsheng, she held it in.


    But thinking about all the grievances Qinghe had suffered over the past year, and how she had held Qinghe back, it made her feel terrible.


    ¡°Go back,¡± Dongfang Wuya finally gave Shen Zhiyao only this response.


    Shen Zhiyao returned to the Simple Residence Courtyard with a heavy heart, and it was then that Shen Qinghe realized that Shen Zhiyao had stepped out for a moment.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, elder sister?¡± Shen Qinghe thought something serious had happened and rushed up to Shen Zhiyao to ask. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Zhiyao didn¡¯t dare to mention her visit to Dongfang Wuya and forced out a bit of a smile, ¡°It¡¯s just that I heard Yan Changsheng has reached the Divinity Transformation Stage, and it seems unfair.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because he has talent. There¡¯s nothing unfair about that. Maybe he¡¯s unlucky in love, but lucky in cultivation? He lost his beloved, so he can only seek comfort in cultivation. Wouldn¡¯t you feel happier thinking like that?¡± Shen Qinghe comforted her.


    Shen Zhiyao was in a bad mood and gave a few perfunctory responses before lying back down on her bed.


    As the opening time of the Red Moon Secret Realm drew near, today was the day to announce the list of those who would enter.


    Because the spots were limited, cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage were basically excluded, of course, Nan Sheng was an exception.


    Shen Qinghe also came to the Juxiu Hall that day, but she had no chance to enter. She stood outside the door, drawing in the spiritual energy from the main characters.


    Nan Sheng arrived later and deliberately slowed her steps when she saw Shen Qinghe, feigning surprise, ¡°Qinghe, why aren¡¯t you entering the Juxiu Hall?¡±


    She clearly knew that with Shen Qinghe¡¯s early stage of Foundation Establishment cultivation, she had no chance of entering the Red Moon Secret Realm, but she just wanted to sting Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart and let Shen Qinghe see the gap between them.


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t be bothered to deal with Nan Sheng¡¯s mockery and casually leaned against the trunk of a tree.


    Nan Sheng found her demeanor vexing and thought to herself, what¡¯s there to be so arrogant about? She is also a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator but is allowed into the Red Moon Secret Realm. Given her usual luck, she would surely gain greatly from entering the realm.


    Yet Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t even enter the realm and still had the audacity to snub her.


    Just as she was about to mock Shen Qinghe some more, Xiao Chen interjected from the side, ¡°Shengsheng, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Nan Sheng looked at Xiao Chen, who entered the Juxiu Hall without even glancing to the side, and felt quite satisfied with his behavior.


    At the very least, Xiao Chen hadn¡¯t seen Shen Qinghe recently, which proved that he was no longer interested in Shen Qinghe.


    Furthermore, since Shen Qinghe¡¯s Foundation Establishment, she hadn¡¯t made any breakthroughs, her talents were so mediocre. Didn¡¯t this imply that Shen Qinghe was not worth the effort?


    She was just a step away from the Golden Core Stage, and in the future, her cultivation speed would only get faster; Shen Qinghe could never catch up with her.


    Such a person wasn¡¯t worth her effort to deal with anymore.


    ¡°Qinghe, if I find any good treasures in the secret realm this time, I can give you one of the leftovers,¡± Nan Sheng said before entering the Juxiu Hall.

 Chapter 57 - 57 57 Shen Qinghe you must take good care of

    ?Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Shen Qinghe, you must take good care of this lord Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Shen Qinghe, you must take good care of this lord Shen Qinghe cursed her bad luck, but she also felt relieved that Shen Zhiyao had entered Juxiu Hall; otherwise, elder sister would¡¯ve been angry again at the sight of Nan Sheng¡¯s disgusting demeanor.


    Her visit this time was only because the protagonists were about to head to a secret realm soon, and once they left, she had no idea when they would return. By then, without being able to draw Spiritual Energy, she could only practice swordsmanship, while all other cultivation had to be put on hold.


    As she was lost in her melancholy thoughts, a pair of long legs belonging to a man appeared before her.


    Following the man¡¯s legs upward, she met his affectionate, peach-blossom eyes, which were even more enchanting than the tender spring light he stood in¡ªit was Dongfang Wuya.


    ¡°Uncle Master?¡± She immediately straightened up, standing respectfully.


    Dongfang Wuya raised his eyebrows slightly, ¡°Why are you standing here doing nothing?¡±


    ¡°Just¡­standing around,¡± Shen Qinghe of course couldn¡¯t say that she came to absorb the protagonists¡¯ Spiritual Energy.


    Dongfang Wuya didn¡¯t ask further and walked straight into Juxiu Hall.


    Shen Qinghe stared blankly at the man¡¯s tall figure, wondering how someone could have such an attractive back.


    While she was daydreaming, Dongfang Wuya looked back at her, ¡°Why are you standing there? Come in!¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡± Shen Qinghe was stupefied.


    Was she qualified to enter Juxiu Hall like this?


    ¡°Do you need me to invite you repeatedly?¡± Dongfang Wuya asked with impatience, lifting his eyebrows.


    Shen Qinghe subconsciously looked at the gatekeeping cultivator, who appeared clueless and didn¡¯t know how to react.


    ¡°Follow up!¡± Dongfang Wuya left these words behind and walked ahead.


    After hesitating for a moment, Shen Qinghe stepped into Juxiu Hall.


    The gatekeeping cultivator watched her enter without daring to stop her, and she quietly breathed a sigh of relief.


    Shen Zhiyao had been watching Nan Sheng sulk until someone stood beside her and tugged at her sleeve.


    She was about to snap at them, but then she smelled the familiar scent of fresh grass. She turned quickly and met Shen Qinghe¡¯s smiling eyes. Overjoyed and surprised, she exclaimed, ¡°Qinghe, how did you get in?¡±


    Xiao Chen had noticed Shen Qinghe the moment she entered and was truly surprised that she could enter Juxiu Hall. Thinking back to Dongfang Wuya¡¯s entrance, could it have been his doing?


    Dongfang Wuya had always been independent and did whatever he wanted. Why would he show such unique consideration for Qinghe? Could it be that Dongfang Wuya, like him, was interested in Qinghe?


    Considering this possibility made him feel uncomfortable.


    Then came the announcement by Sect Master Zuo of those chosen to venture into the Red Moon Secret Realm for their Trials. As expected, Nan Sheng was on the list, and so was Shen Zhiyao.


    Shen Qinghe thought that when she returned to Simple Residence Courtyard, she needed to warn Shen Zhiyao to be wary of Nan Sheng in the secret realm. It would be best to stay away from Nan Sheng; otherwise, given Nan Sheng¡¯s schemes, it was very possible she could unwittingly bring about Shen Zhiyao¡¯s death.


    Nan Sheng, upon hearing her name on the list for the Trials, was secretly pleased. She was about to share the good news with Xiao Chen, but noticed that he was distracted, looking in a different direction.


    Following Xiao Chen¡¯s gaze, Shen Qinghe¡¯s face came into view. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Her heart sank, for she had never imagined that Shen Qinghe would also be allowed into Juxiu Hall that day.


    Feeling Nan Sheng¡¯s blatant gaze, Shen Qinghe looked back, directly meeting Nan Sheng¡¯s triumphant eyes.


    It was as if Nan Sheng was flaunting her ability to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm.


    Shen Qinghe looked back calmly; she didn¡¯t even know why Nan Sheng held such strong animosity towards her when it should be she who hated Nan Sheng.


    Just then, Dongfang Wuya, who had been lounging leisurely on the Zen Chair, suddenly stood up and announced, ¡°In this trial, I, too, will enter the Red Moon Secret Realm. I shall need a pageservant to attend to me¡­¡±


    As soon as these words were spoken, everyone became spirited.


    Everyone was thinking that if they could become Mr. Wuya¡¯s pageservant, they would undoubtedly receive great fortune.


    The most excited among them were the many fan girls of Dongfang Wuya, all hoping for a chance to be alone with him.


    Dongfang Wuya¡¯s gaze swept across those below the platform, finally coming to rest on Shen Qinghe¡¯s face, ¡°Shen Qinghe, when the time comes, you must take good care of me and not let me suffer any harm!¡±


    No sooner had he uttered these words than the entire place erupted into an uproar.


    Sect Master Zuo glanced at Shen Qinghe and was not at all surprised by this ancestor¡¯s decision.


    Dongfang Wuya had always kept himself above such mundane affairs, yet today he had come to the Juxiu Hall specifically for Shen Qinghe.


    Nobody knew what kind of bewitching spell Shen Qinghe had cast on Dongfang Wuya to make him stoop so low, simply to bring Shen Qinghe with him into the Red Moon Secret Realm for the trials.


    Shen Zhiyao was so excited that she pinched Shen Qinghe¡¯s arm hard, emitting an uncontrollable squeal like a mouse.


    After her initial shock, Shen Qinghe finally collected herself. She steadied her excited heart and crisply responded, ¡°Yes, Uncle-Master!¡±


    Hearing one party dare to speak and the other dare to reply, everyone else in the room tasted an indescribable feeling.


    With such qualifications, Shen Qinghe certainly had no chance to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm for the trials. However, Mr. Wuya had made it clear that he wanted to take a pageservant with him. This gave Shen Qinghe an impeccable reason to enter the realm, leaving no room for fault and silencing public speculation.


    Nan Sheng had not expected this turn of events and burst out shrilly, ¡°This is against the rules!¡±


    Her voice was sharp and piercing, drawing everyone¡¯s gaze toward her.


    To most, it came somewhat as a surprise since Nan Sheng was perceived as a delicate beauty, which usually sparked a desire to protect and possess her.


    At this moment, not only Nan Sheng¡¯s voice but also her expression appeared somewhat out of control and twisted.


    Realizing that all eyes were on her, Nan Sheng regained her composure and argued assertively, ¡°As we all know, the Red Moon Secret Realm is no ordinary place and only opens once a century. How many cultivators have waited just for the chance to enter. Qinghe¡¯s cultivation base is too weak; it¡¯s very dangerous for her to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm. It wouldn¡¯t be good if she ends up burdening Mr. Wuya.¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, your cultivation base is also too low to risk entering the Red Moon Secret Realm,¡± Dongfang Wuya spoke indifferently.


    He was generally indifferent to people, but Nan Sheng really got under his skin.


    Sword Master Tian Yan immediately stood up to speak for Nan Sheng, ¡°Shengsheng is a Sword Cultivator that comes once in a millennium, and I am the one who strongly recommended her for the trials in the Red Moon Secret Realm. I can assure you that once Shengsheng enters the realm, she will surely make significant breakthroughs! As for Qinghe¡¯s Foundation Establishment, she has yet to make any progress; indeed, it seems too risky for her to enter such a place. What do you think, Sect Master?¡±


    With the flames licking at his own feet, Sect Master Zuo subconsciously looked towards Dongfang Wuya.


    He met Dongfang Wuya¡¯s emotionless, peach blossom eyes. Though usually tender and amorous, at this moment, they had an icy edge that could cut to the bone.


    Averting his gaze, he cleared his throat twice before speaking, ¡°Mr. Wuya needs a pageservant, and he has specifically chosen Qinghe for this role. It¡¯s a personal matter that has nothing to do with the sect rules. Even if there are risks involved, it is for Mr. Wuya and Qinghe to bear, and there is no need for others to point fingers.¡±


    ¡°Others¡± Sword Master Tian Yan: ¡­


    ¡°Others¡± Nan Sheng: ¡­


    ¡ª¡ª


    Proud and coquettish Wuya: Qinghe, you must ensure that my body doesn¡¯t suffer any damage.


    Expendable Qinghe: Uh, does stealing your first kiss count¡­ as damage?


    Flustered Wuya: ????

 Chapter 58 - 58 58 You Must Take Responsibility for This

    ?Chapter 58: Chapter 58: You Must Take Responsibility for This Prince Chapter 58: Chapter 58: You Must Take Responsibility for This Prince Sect Master Zuo had spoken, and his word was final. Even if Nan Sheng really didn¡¯t want Shen Qinghe to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm, there was no way to change this outcome.


    Shen Qinghe was stunned by the pie that had fallen from the sky, standing there dumbfounded with complex feelings.


    On the other hand, Shen Zhiyao was so excited she didn¡¯t care about the many people present, circling around Shen Qinghe. The more she looked, the more she felt her precious younger sister had unlimited potential and might become an impressive figure in the future.


    ¡°Boo hoo, Qinghe, you are too amazing!¡± Shen Zhiyao hugged Shen Qinghe excitedly.


    Shen Qinghe finally snapped out of it and found it amusing, ¡°Elder sister, where is this coming from?¡±


    The one who was amazing was Dongfang Wuya. It was Dongfang Wuya who gave her the opportunity to enter the secret realm. Little did she know why Dongfang Wuya suddenly decided to take her into the secret realm; she had heard that Dongfang Wuya was not interested in secret realms and hadn¡¯t entered one for cultivation for many years.


    ¡°You managed to make Mr. Wuya take you into the secret realm specially. Isn¡¯t that amazing?¡± Shen Zhiyao was extremely excited.


    The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Mr. Wuya loved Qinghe without realizing it, otherwise why go to such great lengths to take Qinghe into the Red Moon Secret Realm for cultivation?


    ¡°Elder sister, that¡¯s not right. Mr. Wuya just happened to need a pageservant, and I met his requirements, which is why I got this opportunity,¡± Shen Qinghe thought Shen Zhiyao was reading too much into it.


    Shen Zhiyao responded with a ¡®hehe¡¯ and planned to go back to Simple Residence Courtyard to talk things over with her properly.


    At that moment, Dongfang Wuya approached Shen Qinghe, who immediately stood up straight, almost bowing to him, ¡°Thank you, Uncle-Master, for giving me this opportunity for trials. I will definitely grasp it well and not let you down.¡±


    With her qualifications, she would not have been able to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm at all, but Mr. Wuya had made an exception for her, which allowed her this cultivation experience.


    ¡°I am entrusting my personal safety into your hands, and you indeed need to take this seriously. Shen Qinghe, if anything happens to my body, you will have to take responsibility,¡± Dongfang Wuya found Shen Qinghe¡¯s earnest appearance very pleasing and pinched her tender cheeks.


    Because the girl¡¯s cheeks felt so good, smooth and creamy, he pinched them a few more times before strolling away with an elegant gait.


    Only Shen Qinghe was left standing there in a daze, along with a crowd of onlookers enjoying the spectacle, and even some who took out their Shadow Capturing Talismans to capture the moment.


    Nan Sheng couldn¡¯t comprehend this scene, ¡°Why is Mr. Wuya so good to Qinghe?¡±


    Without Dongfang Wuya, how could Shen Qinghe have had the opportunity to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm for cultivation?


    ¡°Are you jealous?¡± Xiao Chen saw through Nan Sheng¡¯s thoughts at a glance.


    It must be that Nan Sheng was jealous that Qinghe had caught the attention of Dongfang Wuya, wasn¡¯t it?


    Nan Sheng considered herself unbeatable among men, yet while Dongfang Wuya disregarded her, he was so good to Qinghe, creating a feeling of disparity in Nan Sheng¡¯s heart.


    ¡°What do I have to be jealous of?¡± Nan Sheng retorted to Xiao Chen with a slight pout, ¡°Having such a wonderful Brother Xiao, how could I possibly be jealous of Qinghe?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s what you say. When we return from the trials, we shall marry,¡± Xiao Chen responded indifferently. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His thoughts were somewhat sluggish, his mind kept flashing back to the scene of Dongfang Wuya pinching Shen Qinghe¡¯s face.


    He knew he was jealous, even though he had chosen Nan Sheng, even though he hadn¡¯t had any contact with Shen Qinghe for half a year, that woman could still easily affect his emotions, which was not a good sign.


    ¡°Alright¡­¡± Nan Sheng had just begun to speak when she saw Yan Changsheng walking past her.


    She felt choked up for a moment, yet could only watch helplessly as Yan Changsheng grew further and further away.


    Lately, Yan Changsheng had not come to see her, and every encounter was cold and indifferent, as if she were just an insignificant person.


    Because Yan Changsheng once loved her deeply and granted her every wish, facing such an indifferent Yan Changsheng now made her very uncomfortable.


    After returning to the Simple Residence Courtyard, the Shen sisters were still very excited.


    Shen Qinghe felt as if she were walking on clouds, the sensation so surreal that her mind was in a muddle.


    Overjoyed, Shen Zhiyao practiced her swordsmanship for a while before returning to Shen Qinghe and saying, ¡°Although you can enter the secret realm for trials this time, you must still be careful of Nan Sheng scheming behind your back.¡±


    She mustn¡¯t get too carried away with pride; Nan Sheng was not a person to be trifled with.


    Shen Qinghe blinked and took a deep breath, ¡°Mhm, I will be careful. Elder sister, will you come with me?¡±


    ¡°I would love to, but I¡¯m afraid Mr. Wuya won¡¯t agree,¡± Shen Zhiyao said, then shook her head, ¡°Mr. Wuya has always been a loner; how could he possibly allow me to accompany you?¡±


    Thinking back on her last visit to implore Dongfang Wuya, she was somewhat puzzled if it was because she beseeched Mr. Wuya that he made a special trip to the Red Moon Secret Realm for Qinghe.


    At that time, Dongfang Wuya had dismissed her, but he also did not reject her request; she thought her effort had been in vain¡­


    ¡°In any case, elder sister must also be wary of Nan Sheng, and not let her use you easily,¡± Shen Qinghe cautioned.


    Shen Zhiyao nodded repeatedly, ¡°Qinghe, do you feel like Mr. Wuya treats you especially well?¡±


    Shen Qinghe shared the sentiment, ¡°Apart from father and elder sister, Mr. Wuya is the kindest to me. Perhaps it¡¯s because he saved my life that he treats me so well?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao spoke excitedly, ¡°I have a premonition that you will gain something from these trials¡ªyou might even have a breakthrough if your luck is good.¡±


    Shen Qinghe thought of the Snow Bone Grass.


    Before today, she did not dare dream about such a thing, but if she had the chance to enter the secret realm, then she must try to see if she could obtain the Snow Bone Grass.


    She sat down with Shen Zhiyao and asked in a low voice, ¡°Elder sister, do you know about the Snow Bone Grass?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao nodded in response, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s the Immortal Herb that all cultivators wish to obtain. Why do you suddenly ask about it?¡±


    Shen Qinghe replied, ¡°I heard that there is a plant of Snow Bone Grass in the Red Moon Secret Realm. If I have the chance to obtain it, it would be beneficial for improving my cultivation base¡­¡±


    Shen Zhiyao suddenly interrupted Shen Qinghe, ¡°Where did you hear that the Red Moon Secret Realm has Snow Bone Grass? I¡¯ve never heard anyone mention this before?¡±


    Shen Qinghe fell silent for a long time, wondering whether she should tell Shen Zhiyao that their world was in fact a book.


    Seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s serious expression, Shen Zhiyao asked, ¡°Is this about some major occurrence that I am not aware of?¡±


    Shen Qinghe looked steadily at Shen Zhiyao and finally made up her mind, ¡°What I am about to tell you, elder sister, you must promise it won¡¯t leave this room. Can you do that?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao sat up straight, her spine rigid, ¡°Even if I die, I will not speak of it. Speak your mind at ease.¡±


    Only then did Shen Qinghe reveal that their world was actually a book, speaking earnestly, fearing that Shen Zhiyao would not believe her.


    But after listening, Shen Zhiyao was confused, ¡°Are you certain that we are living in a world that is a book? That I, because I fancied Xiao Chen, later died a tragic death?¡±


    She did not feel that she liked Xiao Chen that much; the idea of her living and dying over a man who did not love her back seemed unrealistic to her.

 Chapter 59 - 59 59 Mr. Wuya Beautiful and Poisonous

    ?Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Mr. Wuya, Beautiful and Poisonous Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Mr. Wuya, Beautiful and Poisonous ¡°I think elder sister targeted Nan Sheng in the book possibly because I had died on the Qixi Festival two years ago. But I changed my early death fate, so elder sister didn¡¯t target Nan Sheng constantly like in the book. Now, what we need to discuss is the Snow Bone Grass. In the book, during her trials, Nan Sheng obtained the Snow Bone Grass, which rapidly increased her cultivation base,¡± Shen Qinghe reverted to the main topic.


    Shen Zhiyao listened excitedly, ¡°So you want to snatch the Snow Bone Grass from Nan Sheng?!¡±


    ¡°Of course! She appeared and caused father to fall into a coma, repeatedly targeted me, and even tried to steal my Secret Manual. Why shouldn¡¯t I take the initiative and snatch the Snow Bone Grass first?!¡± Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes showed determination.


    Although Mr. Plot¡¯s power was very strong, it wasn¡¯t unchangeable.


    Shen Zhiyao very much agreed with her sister¡¯s reasoning, ¡°That makes sense. If you ask me, we should take everything Nan Sheng owns! Why should our whole family be mere stepping stones for her? I don¡¯t believe that without the Snow Bone Grass, she could still make waves in the cultivation world!¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Qinghe, hearing this, couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°Elder sister, you must not act recklessly. She is, after all, the book¡¯s Fated Female Protagonist with fortune favoring her, and she¡¯s scheming. Elder sister, you¡¯re not her match if you confront her directly. I told you this so that in the future you won¡¯t be easily manipulated by Nan Sheng, and you¡¯ll be more cautious.¡±


    Seeing elder sister¡¯s carefree attitude, she truly didn¡¯t know whether telling her this was right or wrong.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve got it figured out now, I won¡¯t act rashly like before. I refuse to be the evil supporting character who dies a miserable death, now I have a new goal,¡± Shen Zhiyao raised her eyebrow at Shen Qinghe.


    A foreboding feeling rose in Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart, ¡°What goal?¡±


    ¡°I want to find a man who is better than Xiao Chen to become my Daoist companion, thus breaking the dreadful fate outlined in the book,¡± Shen Zhiyao said with a smile.


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    Seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s expression, Shen Zhiyao laughed, ¡°That¡¯s just incidental. It¡¯s better to rely on oneself than a man, though I¡¯ll seize the opportunity if I meet a good man. But before that, I need to enhance my own cultivation base, I can¡¯t drag you down anymore.¡±


    So, two years ago on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Qinghe had contended with those people because of her, and last year, Qinghe got injured twice also because of her.


    If she wanted to protect herself and not be a burden to Qinghe, she had to cultivate diligently.


    ¡°Elder sister, don¡¯t talk about being a burden or not, I just feel we haven¡¯t done anything wrong, so why should we be stepping stones to the protagonist? In any case, this time when entering the Secret Realm, elder sister should be careful, especially of Nan Sheng plotting against you,¡± Shen Qinghe said earnestly.


    Shen Zhiyao nodded vigorously, ¡°I understand. But if the Snow Bone Grass is Nan Sheng¡¯s opportunity, do we have a chance to snatch it?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was silent for a moment before saying, ¡°Let¡¯s try. Even if we can¡¯t snatch it, we must destroy her opportunity; otherwise, as her cultivation base increases, she will definitely find a way to eliminate us.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao thought Qinghe¡¯s words made sense. Nan Sheng was so malicious, and when her cultivation base was weak, she still managed to use Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen to deal with Qinghe. If Nan Sheng¡¯s cultivation base increases, they, as sisters, would eventually be killed by Nan Sheng.


    So they must find a way to prevent Nan Sheng from obtaining the Snow Bone Grass.


    After a long heartfelt conversation between the sisters, Shen Zhiyao still found it hard to believe that one of them was destined to die early and the other to die a miserable death as a supporting character.


    Thinking about how she had offended many main characters more than once before, she felt uneasy.


    ¡°Qinghe, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t control my temper and might drag you down,¡± Shen Zhiyao said, a bit anxious.


    In terms of scheming, she definitely wasn¡¯t a match for Nan Sheng, and she feared she might become Qinghe¡¯s weakness.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think too much, let¡¯s take one step at a time. The reason I told elder sister about this is so that when she faces Nan Sheng in the future, she¡¯d be more cautious. Although Nan Sheng is the Fated Female Protagonist, look, I, the prematurely killed cannon fodder, am still living just fine! As I see it, my life is in my hands, not fate¡¯s. We just need to do our part and disrupt the plot¡¯s direction, and we can make sure Nan Sheng, the Fated Female Protagonist, isn¡¯t favored by the heavens anymore,¡± Shen Qinghe said, her eyes curving beautifully, ¡°This time, I definitely won¡¯t let Nan Sheng obtain the Snow Bone Grass!¡±


    Shen Zhiyao particularly liked her confident sister. She thought for a moment ¡ª since Qinghe had shared such a big secret with her, she couldn¡¯t keep hiding anything from Qinghe anymore.


    She immediately told her about her visit to Dongfang Wuya and added, ¡°I think Mr. Wuya mostly did it so you could enter the secret realm; he really treats you well.¡±


    Mr. Wuya spoiled Qinghe to no end.


    Shen Qinghe hadn¡¯t expected this and couldn¡¯t understand why Dongfang Wuya would treat her so well.


    Mr. Wuya usually stayed out of worldly affairs, so him making an exception this time must be for her, right?


    ¡°I also think Mr. Wuya treats me very well,¡± Shen Qinghe said hesitantly.


    ¡°But however good he is, he¡¯s still the male lead, and he¡¯ll definitely not fall for you. You can¡¯t overthink it,¡± Shen Zhiyao suddenly said sternly.


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Didn¡¯t elder sister use to say that Mr. Wuya liked me? And even told me to win him over.¡±


    ¡°That was before I knew the whole story. I certainly don¡¯t hope that you just got out of Yan Changsheng¡¯s entanglement and end up falling into Mr. Wuya¡¯s trap. Mr. Wuya is both beautiful and lethal; he is not someone you can handle. Didn¡¯t you also say he would turn evil? Such a man isn¡¯t right for you. Any male lead associated with Nan Sheng is unsuitable for you; you shouldn¡¯t overthink it,¡± Shen Zhiyao said, her expression more serious than ever, ¡°No matter how well Mr. Wuya treats you, you mustn¡¯t harbor any feelings for him or develop emotions toward him, understand?¡±


    ¡°Elder sister¡¯s right; I¡¯ll listen to elder sister,¡± Shen Qinghe replied nonchalantly.


    In reality, elder sister¡¯s worries were superfluous. Not to mention that she no longer wanted to delve into love, even if one day she truly sought a Daoist companion, she wouldn¡¯t consider Dongfang Wuya.


    Since her awakening, she was certain of one thing: the male leads belonged to the female lead.


    Even if Dongfang Wuya treated her well, he was still one of the male leads. Although in the book, he and Nan Sheng had little emotional interaction, due to Nan Sheng, he was nevertheless drawn into the battle for power in the Three Realms, which eventually turned everything upside down.


    Knowing the plot, how could she possibly foolishly harbor any thoughts for Dongfang Wuya?


    Seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s halfhearted reply, Shen Zhiyao earnestly advised, ¡°Qinghe, there are plenty of good men in this world; you mustn¡¯t fall for Mr. Wuya. He treats you well now because he hasn¡¯t fallen for Nan Sheng yet. But if one day he does, you will become an obstacle on their path of love, and he might even hurt you for Nan Sheng. What you should do now is focus on your cultivation without getting distracted by romance, understand?¡±


    Shen Qinghe nodded emphatically, ¡°I will definitely focus on my cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Later, when you need to absorb the protagonist¡¯s Spiritual Energy, I¡¯ll be there with you, and I won¡¯t let you face them alone again,¡± Shen Zhiyao advised again.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Wuya: My fan girl has turned into the leader of the haters, becoming the biggest obstacle on my path to marriage. What kind of mess is this?

 Chapter 60 - 60 60 Supreme Mr. Wuya

    ?Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Supreme Mr. Wuya Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Supreme Mr. Wuya Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes welled up with warmth, and she suddenly doubted whether telling Shen Zhiyao about this matter was a mistake.


    Shen Zhiyao was so doting towards her, and with her unique circumstances, she feared she might affect Shen Zhiyao¡¯s cultivation.


    The day before their departure, Dongfang Wuya visited the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Upon seeing Dongfang Wuya, Shen Zhiyao became extremely nervous, instantly shielding Shen Qinghe behind her.


    She had previously thought Dongfang Wuya¡¯s protection of Qinghe was a good thing, even believing that Dongfang Wuya might unknowingly harbor affection for Qinghe. Now she only feared that one day Dongfang Wuya would harm Qinghe.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s exaggerated reaction caught Dongfang Wuya off guard, ¡°Why do you hide Qinghe behind you? Am I going to eat her?¡±


    Seeing Shen Zhiyao¡¯s behavior, it was as if he were some sort of flood beast.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s expression turned slightly stiff; she knew her reaction was overly dramatic, but she just couldn¡¯t help feeling scared.


    At this moment, Shen Qinghe emerged from behind Shen Zhiyao, ¡°Uncle Master, do you need something?¡±


    ¡°We will be leaving for the Red Moon Secret Realm tomorrow. You cannot control a sword, so you will travel with me,¡± Dongfang Wuya stated his purpose.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyao hastily interjected, ¡°Men and women should not travel closely, it would not look right for Qinghe to accompany Mr. Wuya. Moreover, I can control a sword, and when the time comes, Qinghe will leave with me. There is no need to trouble Mr. Wuya.¡±


    She feared that her dear Xiao Hemiao would unknowingly be taken advantage of by Dongfang Wuya without realizing it. After all, one must always take precautions against the male leads in the books!


    The phrase ¡°men and women should not travel closely¡± sounded grating to Dongfang Wuya¡¯s ears.


    He had never considered Shen Qinghe in a romantic light, and Shen Zhiyao¡¯s defensive attitude irritated him greatly.


    Although they were sisters and naturally close, Shen Qinghe was also his disciple; why should Shen Zhiyao monopolize her?


    ¡°I do not trust leaving Qinghe in your hands. Tomorrow, Qinghe will travel with me!¡± Dongfang Wuya declared definitively.


    Shen Zhiyao was almost amused by her anger, ¡°There¡¯s absolutely no problem for me to carry one more person during Sword Flight¡­¡±


    Before Shen Zhiyao could finish, Dongfang Wuya interjected, ¡°I have decided, Qinghe will travel with me, now hold your tongue!¡±


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    Shen Zhiyao: ¡­


    The two sisters exchanged glances, conveying a single message through their eyes: Dongfang Wuya was too domineering!


    Shen Zhiyao felt she should reason with Dongfang Wuya, ¡°Qinghe is my sister, she should travel with me¡ª¡±


    As she was speaking, she realized she couldn¡¯t speak anymore, which immediately caused her to panic.


    She pointed to her own throat, then at Dongfang Wuya, and tugged on Shen Qinghe¡¯s sleeve.


    Shen Qinghe understood the message Shen Zhiyao was trying to convey¡ªelder sister had been silenced by Uncle Master¡¯s spell, ¡°Uncle Master, please don¡¯t be angry, elder sister was just trying to reason with you because she cares about me. And I think elder sister¡¯s words make sense, I should travel with her¡­¡±


    ¡°Shen Qinghe, if you can¡¯t speak properly, then hold your tongue as well!¡± Dongfang Wuya did not like being refused.


    Shen Qinghe had no choice but to remain silent, inwardly noting that Dongfang Wuya¡¯s domineering side hadn¡¯t been evident before but was now fully revealed. Considering his superiority complex, it¡¯s no wonder he would turn dark in the future.


    Dongfang Wuya, noticing Shen Qinghe¡¯s silence, was again dissatisfied, ¡°Why have you stopped talking now?¡±


    Shen Qinghe said in a muffled voice, ¡°Didn¡¯t my uncle forbid me to speak?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya cleared his throat slightly uncomfortable, ¡°What I meant was that you are not allowed to speak offensive words. Forget it, remember to travel with me tomorrow, and don¡¯t secretly defy my orders!¡±


    As he was about to leave after saying this, Shen Qinghe quickly chased after him, ¡°Uncle, you haven¡¯t lifted elder sister¡¯s ban on speaking.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya looked back at her and said simply, ¡°Your sister is not a good person.¡±


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    Shen Zhiyao, who had just come out, heard this and grew furious, forgetting that she was a fan of Dongfang Wuya. She yelled at his retreating figure, ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s not a good person!!¡±


    As soon as Shen Zhiyao spoke, she realized she could talk again, and she continued to rant, ¡°I used to admire him, but as soon as he opens his mouth, it¡¯s so foul. An outsider trying to take my sister away from me, and he has the nerve to say I¡¯m not a good person¡­¡±


    Worried that Dongfang Wuya might hear, Shen Qinghe quickly covered Shen Zhiyao¡¯s mouth, ¡°Elder sister, stop talking, be careful if Mr. Wuya hears.¡±


    ¡°He also said I¡¯m not a good person, can¡¯t I talk about him?¡± Shen Zhiyao was furious to the point of pain.


    Unable to help but chuckle, Shen Qinghe soothed her rampaging elder sister, ¡°Mr. Wuya is talking nonsense; my elder sister is the very best person.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao was instantly healed by Shen Qinghe¡¯s words, her lips curving into a proud smile, ¡°Exactly, no matter how powerful Dongfang Wuya is, he¡¯s still an outsider, right?¡±


    Although Dongfang Wuya had already flown far away, his hearing was too good, and he clearly heard the conversation between the Shen sisters.


    Could he only be considered an outsider? In his mind, he regarded Shen Qinghe as his own person.


    What annoyed him the most was that he always considered Shen Qinghe¡¯s interests in everything, yet this stubborn girl¡¯s heart held Shen Zhiyao as the very best person.


    He made a decision ¨C from now on, he would treat Shen Qinghe even better. Only in this way could he replace Shen Zhiyao in Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart.


    Meanwhile, Shen Zhiyao was still fiercely brainwashing Shen Qinghe, claiming Dongfang Wuya had a truly terrible nature and couldn¡¯t speak well, urging Shen Qinghe never to fall for Dongfang Wuya.


    Seeing that she had been rambling for a whole shichen, alternating, ¡°Dongfang Wuya¡± this and ¡°Dongfang Wuya¡± that, Shen Qinghe reminded her, ¡°If elder sister keeps mentioning Mr. Wuya, even if I don¡¯t like him, I will still remember him deeply.¡±


    That sentence indeed had a massive effect, and Shen Zhiyao immediately shut her mouth, swearing off mentioning Dongfang Wuya.


    However, that very evening, Yan Changsheng suddenly came to the Simple Residence Courtyard, asking Shen Qinghe if she wanted to accompany him on a trip the next day.


    Before Shen Qinghe could speak, Shen Zhiyao stepped forward to send him away, ¡°Even if everyone in the world was dead, Qinghe would not travel with you. Get lost, and don¡¯t ever appear before Qinghe again!¡± S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although Yan Changsheng had expected the Shen sisters to reject him, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s fierce indignation still made him uncomfortable.


    ¡°Qinghe has only reached Foundation Establishment, unable to perform Sword Flight; I can carry¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe cut off Yan Changsheng¡¯s presumptuousness with an indifferent expression, ¡°That¡¯s not necessary. You may leave.¡±


    Yan Changsheng fell silent.


    He had thought that over time, her animosity toward him would decrease, but it hadn¡¯t.


    ¡°If you change your mind, you can find me anytime.¡± After a pause, he added, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to hurt you last year, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao laughed, ¡°Do you think you only owe Qinghe an apology? You brought back Nan Sheng, first injuring my father, then you broke off Qinghe¡¯s engagement, making her the laughing stock of the entire sect. Later, for Nan Sheng, you took away Qinghe¡¯s Secret Manual, then you hurt Qinghe with your Sword Qi. With all these things, one after another, do you think a simple sorry is enough? Yan Changsheng, our Shen Family treated you well, yet you bullied Qinghe like this. In this lifetime, or the next, Qinghe will never forgive you. Get lost!!¡±

 Chapter 61 - 61 61 So handsome So dashing

    ?Chapter 61: Chapter 61: So handsome! So dashing!! Chapter 61: Chapter 61: So handsome! So dashing!! Yan Changsheng opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, he remained silent.


    Indeed, if he were Qinghe, how could he forgive himself?


    The harm he had caused Qinghe could hardly be negated with just a few words.


    The moment he stepped out of the Simple Residence Courtyard, he looked around blankly.


    He was a child picked up by his Master, and when his Master found him, he was fighting with a group of children for food. He thought he would be a beggar for life, but it was his Master who gave him a completely different life. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was his Master who bestowed upon him the name Changsheng, and later treated him like his own son, even saying he wanted to marry his most precious daughter to him.


    At first, he thought his Master was joking, but when he realized it wasn¡¯t a joke, although he was resistant, he still accepted such a fate.


    Back then, he thought that even though he didn¡¯t love Qinghe, his Master had been kind to him; it was just a marriage, and he could afford to compensate for it.


    He never expected that one day he would meet Nan Sheng and fall in love with her at first sight.


    Since meeting Nan Sheng, he was as if bewitched, doing all sorts of malicious things for her.


    Now, looking back on everything he had done in the past year or more, even he found it unbearable to witness. Raised by his Master, he was taught to be upright and honest, but he had become immersed in lust, lowering his standards of conduct again and again, hurting those closest to him.


    His actions were no different from that of a beast.


    Shen Zhiyao was right; being abandoned by Nan Sheng was his retribution.


    The next morning, a group of cultivators gathered to participate in the trials of the Red Moon Secret Realm in front of the Sky Pole Sect Gate. Nan Sheng, of course, was the center of attention, with Xiao Chen standing by her side, a detached smile on his face as he doted on her.


    At a glance, they looked like the perfect golden boy and jade girl.


    Just when the crowd was in high spirits, the Shen sisters, Shen Qinghe and Shen Zhiyao, arrived.


    Shu Xiu, who had long disliked Nan Sheng, immediately went up to them and said, ¡°Why are you so late?¡±


    ¡°Better late than never, we¡¯re not late at all,¡± Shen Zhiyao replied.


    In the past, Shen Zhiyao would have cursed at the sight of Nan Sheng, but today she didn¡¯t even spare her a glance.


    Shu Xiu, noticing this detail, asked in a low voice, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you cursing at Nan Sheng today?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao really wanted to curse out loud, but thinking better of it, not wanting to hold Qinghe back, she held herself back.


    ¡°She¡¯s not worth wasting my breath on,¡± Shen Zhiyao replied with a feigned smile.


    Shu Xiu couldn¡¯t help but laugh, feeling that Shen Zhiyao¡¯s words were to her liking.


    She also thought Nan Sheng was despicable, clearly fickle and greedy, yet still pretending to be pure and untainted. She couldn¡¯t understand why the male cultivators all seemed enthralled by Nan Sheng.


    If it were for beauty, Qinghe was no less attractive. Yet Qinghe¡¯s temperament was many times better than that of Nan Sheng.


    While the three of them were chatting and laughing, Yan Changsheng, dressed in a disciple¡¯s clothing, appeared.


    The Shen sisters didn¡¯t give Yan Changsheng a glance. Shu Xiu took a look and then did a double take, softly exclaiming, ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡± Shen Zhiyao noticed Shu Xiu¡¯s odd expression.


    ¡°Ever since Second Senior Brother brought Nan Sheng back the year before last, he has never worn the disciple¡¯s clothing, always preferring flashier attire. But today, he¡¯s wearing it, which is strange,¡± Shu Xiu whispered.


    She felt that Yan Changsheng seemed to have reverted to the same calm, silent, and stern Second Senior Brother of before, rather than the Yan Changsheng who constantly chased after Nan Sheng, completely devoted to her.


    Shen Zhiyao glanced at Yan Changsheng, snorted coldly, but said nothing.


    Ever since Qinghe told her that this was a book world, where the male lead would blacken because of Nan Sheng by the end, the resentment in her heart had lessened considerably.


    She didn¡¯t want to cause more trouble for Qinghe, so she had to keep her big mouth shut.


    Looking at Qinghe again, even knowing Yan Changsheng had arrived, even though Yan Changsheng had hurt her many times, she didn¡¯t give Yan Changsheng as much as a glance, showing Qinghe¡¯s temperament was much more stable than hers.


    Yan Changsheng caught a glance at Nan Sheng, surrounded by people, and was momentarily lost before quickly returning to normal.


    He stood quietly behind the Shen sisters, acting as a silent pillar.


    Shen Zhiyao thought Yan Changsheng was sick, not standing by Nan Sheng¡¯s side, but instead standing beside them, extremely annoying.


    But she still managed to keep her cool and ignored Yan Changsheng.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s heart raced the moment she caught sight of Yan Changsheng from a distance.


    When Yan Changsheng appeared, it was as if she was transported back to their first encounter.


    That day, Yan Changsheng was also dressed in white disciple¡¯s clothing, his ink-black hair only held up by a sandalwood hairpin, and his appearance was like a descending immortal.


    Back then, they fell in love at first sight.


    It was still the same person, but Yan Changsheng no longer looked at her. Instead, he stood quietly behind Shen Qinghe, and to the unaware, he could be mistaken for Shen Qinghe¡¯s flower guardian.


    Not willing to be lonely, she took the initiative to approach Shen Qinghe, revealing a beautiful smile, ¡°Qinghe, you still can¡¯t control a sword, can you? Do you want to come with us? I can ask Brother Xiao to take extra care of you on the way.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao couldn¡¯t help but laugh mockingly to herself at how shamelessly some people behaved, so much so that she wanted to beat Nan Sheng up.


    Shen Qinghe glanced at Shen Zhiyao, seemingly aware of the turmoil in her heart. After locking eyes with Qinghe¡¯s soothing gaze, Shen Zhiyao calmed down in an instant, pursed her lips, and tried to be as inconspicuous as a post.


    ¡°No need, I have company,¡± Shen Qinghe responded in a light tone.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to go with Sister Zhiyao, do you? There¡¯s quite a distance between Sky Pole Sect and Red Moon Secret Realm. With Sister Zhiyao¡¯s cultivation base, I¡¯m afraid she can¡¯t carry you that far,¡± said Nan Sheng sweetly.


    Shen Qinghe hadn¡¯t even had the chance to reply when someone cried out in surprise.


    Following the sound, they saw a red figure flying in on a sword. The person landed steadily beside Shen Qinghe in a blink and before they fully realized what was happening, he had already embraced her waist and taken her up into the sky, leaving everyone behind in an instant.


    At this point, even Shen Zhiyao had to admit, even though Dongfang Wuya was also one of the male leads in the book, he was just too dashing!!


    Seeing everyone at the scene dumbfounded, including Nan Sheng, that little bitch, she chuckled lightly, ¡°Who was the man who just took Qinghe away? So handsome! So dashing!! Oh, it¡¯s Mr. Wuya, then never mind!¡±


    Shu Xiu couldn¡¯t help but smile at Shen Zhiyao¡¯s sarcastic tone, ¡°Qinghe has gone far, we should hurry and chase after her!¡±


    Suddenly, Shen Zhiyao couldn¡¯t laugh anymore, as she suddenly remembered that Dongfang Wuya was also one of the male leads in the book, and it could spell big trouble to let Qinghe be alone with him!


    She hurriedly flew off on her sword, shouting loudly, ¡°Mr. Wuya, wait for me!¡±


    Shu Xiu immediately followed suit.


    But their speed wasn¡¯t fast enough, as a white figure swiftly passed by them.


    Shu Xiu didn¡¯t see the face of the person, only knowing it was a man, and asked Shen Zhiyao, ¡°Who just overtook us?¡±

 Chapter 62 - 62 62 Throwing Herself into His Arms

    ?Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Throwing Herself into His Arms Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Throwing Herself into His Arms Shen Zhiyao gritted her teeth and retorted, ¡°Yan Changsheng!¡±


    She didn¡¯t know what Yan Changsheng was planning to do, but he was clearly after Qinghe as well. The thought of her little ¡°cannon fodder¡± sister being surrounded by the two malicious male leads from the book made her feel terrible, so she exerted herself to the utmost and continued onward with Sword Control.


    This was the third time Shen Qinghe was brought along in Sword Flight by Dongfang Wuya, and it wasn¡¯t as quick as the previous two times in reaching their destination.


    She endured the discomfort of the speedy flight and dared to open her eyes only after getting somewhat accustomed to it.


    But as soon as she opened her eyes, Dongfang Wuya suddenly, without any warning, increased the speed of flight. She let out a small cry of fright and instinctively hugged Dongfang Wuya¡¯s waist tightly.


    Caught in Shen Qinghe¡¯s embrace, Dongfang Wuya cast a cold glance at the girl throwing herself into his arms and thought to himself that this girl really didn¡¯t miss any opportunity to seduce him.


    He ruthlessly pried open her fingers, and with great difficulty managed to push her slightly away; but who would have thought that she would shamelessly embrace his waist again, ¡°It¡¯s too fast, Uncle-Master, slower¡­¡±


    Her voice was trembling, so coquettishly tender it seemed it could drip water, Dongfang Wuya a sudden recollection of the sounds of a woman he had once inadvertently heard during a secret rendezvous¡­


    He frowned at the girl burrowing into his embrace, pondering why this girl never learned her lesson.


    He had told her not to set her sights on him, but she, on the contrary, was becoming more and more outrageous with her seductive tactics. Did she take him for those men who lacked self-control?


    ¡°Shen Qinghe, have you forgotten what I¡¯ve told you before?¡± Dongfang Wuya said coldly.


    Shen Qinghe could only hear the wind howling past her ears, and at that moment, she did not understand what Dongfang Wuya was referring to, ¡°What did Uncle-Master say?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya coldly pushed the girl away from his embrace and said sternly, ¡°I have repeatedly warned you not to indulge in sentiments of love; it seems you¡¯ve taken my words as mere breeze past your ear!¡±


    Shen Qinghe glanced down at the scenery below her feet, her legs went soft, and she belatedly realized that her fear of heights was somewhat severe.


    But now that she was a Cultivator, she had to overcome this deficiency.


    ¡°Are you listening to what I¡¯m saying?¡± Dongfang Wuya, seeing Shen Qinghe not responding, thought she was still unrepentant about her lust for him.


    Shen Qinghe nodded her head repeatedly, ¡°I am, I am listening. It¡¯s just that I¡¯m a bit afraid of heights. Can I wait for elder sister? I¡¯d like to go to the Red Moon Secret Realm together with elder sister.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya flew too fast for her to adapt.


    It was the first time Dongfang Wuya had heard of a Cultivator claiming to be scared of heights. He sized up Shen Qinghe, trying to figure out if she was lying to sidetrack him.


    But seeing her trembling legs, her face pale, her lips drained of color, and tightly clutching his clothes, she indeed seemed to be in fear.


    Forget it, seeing her pitiable state, he thought he might indulge her this one time.


    With that thought, he wrapped his arms around Shen Qinghe¡¯s slender waist and brought her into his embrace, ¡°Shen Zhiyao¡¯s Cultivation Base is inadequate, and she¡¯s not a good person. It¡¯s a waste of time for you to go with her.¡±


    ¡°Elder sister is a very nice person,¡± Shen Qinghe defended Shen Zhiyao.


    In her eyes, Shen Zhiyao was the best elder sister.


    Dongfang Wuya let out a cold laugh, ¡°What¡¯s so good about her? She can¡¯t even protect her own sister.¡±


    The most important thing was that she wanted to compete with him for someone. She had no idea what she was up against!


    ¡°My elder sister is good, it¡¯s not that she can¡¯t protect me. It¡¯s my own lack of Cultivation Base that drags her down,¡± Shen Qinghe argued with reason.


    Dongfang Wuya felt this woman really didn¡¯t know how to behave herself.


    ¡°Who is better, me or Shen Zhiyao?¡± Dongfang Wuya looked at Shen Qinghe with a threatening coldness, ¡°Look at where you are and give me a proper answer.¡±


    The implication was clear: if she didn¡¯t properly answer his question, he could simply push her from mid-air. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Qinghe glanced at the scenery beneath her feet. The mountains were majestic, the mist ethereal. If she fell from here, she¡¯d either die or be crippled, right?


    ¡°I, I think both elder sister and Uncle-Master are very good to me,¡± Shen Qinghe chose a compromise that was also very sincere.


    In her heart, she truly felt that both of them treated her well, but if she really had to compare, Shen Zhiyao was better. After all, the man before her was the crazed male protagonist who, even if he was nice to her now, might regard her as an enemy in the future for Nan Sheng¡¯s sake.


    After hearing her answer, Dongfang Wuya didn¡¯t push Shen Qinghe off, but instead pressed her head firmly into his embrace.


    Shen Qinghe felt suffocated, unable to breathe properly, knowing that Dongfang Wuya was taking his revenge on her in this manner.


    Neither of the two had any romantic feelings at the moment, but Yan Changsheng, who had just caught up with them, found the sight of Dongfang Wuya holding Shen Qinghe tightly particularly irritating.


    Qinghe was na?ve and most likely unaware of men¡¯s baser instincts. She might not even realize if she was taken advantage of, and he needed to warn her about it.


    He sped up his Sword Flight and soon arrived next to Dongfang Wuya: ¡°Qinghe, I¡¯ll take you on a Sword Flight¡­¡±


    No sooner had he spoken than Dongfang Wuya increased his speed, vanishing from sight in the blink of an eye.


    Shen Qinghe only felt the wind howling past her, her heart seeming to leap into her throat, but she had to overcome her fear. In the future, she would have to use Sword Flight too and couldn¡¯t always rely on others.


    She opened her eyes wide, staring fixedly at the fleeting scenery below. It seemed that the longer she stared, the less frightening it became.


    ¡°I heard that the Red Lotus Shield Armor can also fly, but I tried and couldn¡¯t get it to take off. Uncle-Master, do you know why?¡± Shen Qinghe realized she was clinging desperately to Dongfang Wuya¡¯s embrace and hurriedly wriggled out, not forgetting to cling tightly to his robe, afraid of falling.


    ¡°Your cultivation base isn¡¯t sufficient. Of course, you can¡¯t control a high-grade magic artifact like the Red Lotus Shield Armor. That¡¯s something even I can¡¯t help you with,¡± Dongfang Wuya glanced at the pale-lipped girl and replied indifferently.


    Being close, he could smell a faint scent of fresh grass on her.


    She seemed to have carried this scent before, but it was never as distinct as it was now.


    It was quite pleasant, easily whetting one¡¯s appetite.


    ¡°Then, since it was your magic artifact before, will it protect me if I¡¯m in danger? I heard that magic artifacts recognize their owners,¡± Shen Qinghe asked again.


    ¡°Since I¡¯ve given it to you, you are its master, and of course, it is for you to command. It will come in handy in a critical moment,¡± Dongfang Wuya said, while hearing the sound of Yan Changsheng chasing after him with Sword Control.


    Although Yan Changsheng¡¯s character wasn¡¯t that great, he indeed had talent. To reach the Emergence Stage in such a short time was extremely rare.


    ¡°I heard that the Red Lotus Shield Armor can transform into a flying vehicle. Uncle-Master, why don¡¯t we use the Red Lotus Shield Armor to fly?¡± Shen Qinghe looked at Dongfang Wuya with shining eyes.


    She felt it was too close for comfort with Dongfang Wuya. After all, she was an unmarried woman, and it wasn¡¯t proper to be so intimate with a man.


    ¡°Since you have a fear of heights, you should first get accustomed to Sword Flight. This is a good opportunity to train,¡± after a pause, Dongfang Wuya added, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t despise you, I won¡¯t throw you into a mountain ravine.¡±


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    It seems it was someone else who just silently threatened her, ready to kick her off from the clouds.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Wuya: Qinghe is seducing me again.


    Qinghe: The lecherous see lechery.


    Wuya: Let¡¯s see the truth on the bed tonight!

 Chapter 63 - 63 63 Frenzied Infatuation

    ?Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Frenzied Infatuation Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Frenzied Infatuation Compared to Shen Qinghe¡¯s leisurely pace, Nan Sheng had a much harder time chasing after Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s cultivation base was much higher than hers, but he rarely showed it in front of her. However, for some reason today, despite knowing that her cultivation base was lower than his, he still sped on without waiting for her.


    ¡°Brother Xiao, I can¡¯t keep up. Wait for me,¡± Nan Sheng called out anxiously as she saw the distance between them growing.


    Xiao Chen looked back at Nan Sheng, saw her lagging behind, and grew somewhat impatient, ¡°I have something to discuss with Brother Changsheng, I will go ahead. You follow with the others.¡±


    Without waiting for Nan Sheng to respond, he sped up, and in the blink of an eye, he was out of sight.


    Nan Sheng hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Chen to leave her behind; to the uninformed, it would seem Xiao Chen was in a rush to reincarnate.


    She was Xiao Chen¡¯s fianc¨¦e, yet he had left her behind. How was she supposed to face others now?


    The truth wasn¡¯t far from what Nan Sheng thought; soon some cultivators from their sect flew past her. Seeing her alone, they all asked why Xiao Chen hadn¡¯t waited for her.


    Nan Sheng mustered a smile and dealt with those meddlesome folks.


    She hoped that Xiao Chen had left her behind to speak with Yan Changsheng.


    But was that really the case?


    Previously, as soon as Dongfang Wuya showed up, he took Shen Qinghe away. Yan Changsheng didn¡¯t think twice before chasing after them, and soon after, Xiao Chen followed without a word.


    She suspected that Xiao Chen¡¯s excuse to find Yan Changsheng was just that¡ªan excuse. The person he was truly after was Shen Qinghe.


    The mere thought of this possibility sent her into a jealous rage.


    From now on, she must not allow Brother Xiao to be alone with Shen Qinghe. Brother Xiao was her fianc¨¦; if he truly fell for Shen Qinghe and called off their engagement, how would she be able to show her face in the Sky Pole Sect?


    Indeed, she finally understood why Shen Qinghe would entice Xiao Chen.


    Initially, it was because of her that Brother Changsheng had called off his engagement with Shen Qinghe, turning Shen Qinghe into the laughingstock of the entire sect. It was also because of her, a talented young maiden, that Shen Qinghe was repeatedly brought up for comparison and ridiculed by everyone in the sect.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s attempt to seduce Brother Xiao was nothing more than a way to enact the same kind of revenge, aiming to make her the laughingstock of the Sky Pole Sect.


    Without her knowledge, Shen Qinghe must have had secret meetings with Brother Xiao, and she hadn¡¯t noticed at all.


    What a vicious woman Shen Qinghe was!


    Nan Sheng felt she had discovered the truth and seen through Shen Qinghe¡¯s sinister intentions, so she chased after them with renewed vigor.


    Meanwhile, Shen Qinghe was completely unaware that Nan Sheng had suddenly seen her as a romantic rival. With the rare opportunity to be with Dongfang Wuya, she took the chance to ask him some questions about cultivation.


    Dongfang Wuya saw that Shen Qinghe wasn¡¯t trying to cozy up to him anymore and that she was only asking about cultivation; he answered her questions willingly.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s mind was fixated on cultivation, and for the moment, she even forgot about her fear of heights. She also took the opportunity to ask about sword control, feeling an urge to learn.


    ¡°Can I try to manipulate the Red Lotus Shield Armor? Is that okay?¡± Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes, bright and fiery, were filled with anticipation as she looked at Dongfang Wuya.


    Dongfang Wuya inwardly sighed that this girl was constantly expressing her adoration for him, and since he could not reciprocate her feelings, he felt it was better to offer her some guidance in cultivation.


    When Shen Qinghe saw Dongfang Wuya didn¡¯t say anything, she suddenly remembered they were on their way to the Red Moon Secret Realm. How could there be time to practice Spirit Controlling Artifact during the journey?


    Just as she regretted speaking out of turn, Dongfang Wuya replied indifferently, ¡°You may!¡±


    The next moment, he stopped with her halfway up the mountainside.


    Shen Qinghe was struck dumb; she hadn¡¯t expected Dongfang Wuya to agree to her presumptive request.


    But now that they had stopped, and with a master by her side, she naturally didn¡¯t want to miss this excellent opportunity to practice.


    She followed the Cultivation Incantation, trying to manipulate the Red Lotus Shield Armor, but the Shield Armor didn¡¯t budge.


    She looked towards Dongfang Wuya, feeling embarrassed, but he had anticipated this situation, ¡°It¡¯s the same as before; your cultivation base is too low to control it. It is a High-Rank Spirit Instrument, and your cultivation doesn¡¯t match. You can¡¯t even master Sword Control, yet you dream of wielding the Red Lotus Shield Armor¡ªit¡¯s like a child wanting to run before they¡¯ve learned to walk.¡±


    Shen Qinghe felt ashamed, ¡°Uncle-Master speaks the truth, I was too rash.¡±


    From now on, she should focus on cultivating diligently and avoid being as reckless as she was today.


    ¡°Your ambition isn¡¯t necessarily a bad thing. Not being able to master Sword Control is indeed a weakness. I see that the Spiritual Energy inside you is pure and abundant, and your meridians are smooth, but perhaps your unique physique is the reason for your inability to break through. If you can obtain Snow Bone Grass in the Red Moon Secret Realm, that would be your fortune,¡± Dongfang Wuya comforted Shen Qinghe with a few words, then drew her in front of him and continued to fly with her on his sword.


    Shen Qinghe, however, felt a bit uneasy. She thought that Dongfang Wuya¡¯s action of embracing her waist was too natural and too intimate, making her uncomfortable.


    But she was also well aware that Dongfang Wuya harbored no romantic feelings for her¡ªhe didn¡¯t even see her as a woman. His embrace was merely because she lacked sufficient cultivation to travel on a sword by herself, forcing him to bring along this hindrance.


    Moreover, being afraid of heights and not knowing how to control the sword, if she didn¡¯t hold onto Dongfang Wuya tightly, she could fall from mid-air.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to feel discouraged. Although your breakthroughs are slow, advancing from a mortal to a Cultivator is already your greatest fortune. Cultivation cannot be rushed; this journey to the secret realm is to test your own destiny. If luck is on your side and you obtain an incredible treasure, it will be a significant highlight on your path of cultivation,¡± Dongfang Wuya spoke all at once, suddenly realizing he was being verbose. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Accustomed to solitude, he felt as if bringing Shen Qinghe along was like carrying an encumbrance, and yet, he also had to be mindful of this encumbrance¡¯s emotions¡ªhe surprisingly found himself not to be annoyed.


    ¡°Uncle-Master also knows about Snow Bone Grass?¡± Shen Qinghe¡¯s gaze burned with intensity as she looked at Dongfang Wuya.


    Because she was so close, Dongfang Wuya could see the fervent, almost pitiable devotion in the girl¡¯s eyes towards him. His voice softened a little, ¡°Who in the Cultivator World doesn¡¯t know of Snow Bone Grass? That thing can confer immortality to mortals, and transform Cultivators completely. For those Cultivators with a Mixed Spiritual Root, consumption can result in a Single Spiritual Root. Vein Cleansing and Marrow Washing is just its most basic function; it can increase the speed of a Cultivator¡¯s practice dramatically. The Red Moon Secret Realm has appeared in the world for a millennium, yet no Cultivator has been fortunate enough to obtain it. Probably only Heaven¡¯s Chosen Maiden has the chance to possess it. Don¡¯t set your hopes too high.¡±


    Shen Qinghe listened intently but soon felt discouraged again.


    Nan Sheng is undoubtedly Heaven¡¯s Chosen Maiden, isn¡¯t she? She is just an early-casualty character, vainly hoping to snatch the Snow Bone Grass from the hands of Heaven¡¯s Chosen Maiden. She was indeed thinking too much.


    No matter, she should just maintain an ordinary mindset. It¡¯s not a big deal if she doesn¡¯t get the Snow Bone Grass; the secret realm surely has other treasures. She will encounter something fated for her.


    ¡°Does Uncle-Master know what Snow Bone Grass looks like?¡± Shen Qinghe was a common mortal and couldn¡¯t help but be interested in such a legendary Immortal Herb.

 Chapter 64 - 64 64 Embracing in broad daylight what kind of

    ?Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Embracing in broad daylight, what kind of decency is this? Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Embracing in broad daylight, what kind of decency is this? Dongfang Wuya lightly hooked the corner of his lips, ¡°You¡¯ve asked the right person.¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes brightened, ¡°Uncle Master, have you ever seen Snow Bone Grass?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya recalled some long-lost stories that had become ancient history and began speaking dully, ¡°I once had a piece of Snow Bone Grass, but it was taken from me by someone¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe had never seen Dongfang Wuya with such a gloomy expression. She had thought someone as favored as Dongfang Wuya was capable of anything, yet surprisingly, he too had experienced the theft of Immortal Herbs.


    ¡°Who would dare to steal Immortal Herbs from Uncle Master¡¯s hands? Once I have achieved some success, I will surely help Uncle Master seek justice!¡± Shen Qinghe said indignantly.


    Dongfang Wuya never imagined that one day the little girl would talk about seeking justice for him. She was still at the Foundation Establishment Stage, while that person had already achieved fame and success, a notion that was absurdly ambitious.


    But he had to admit, this feeling of being protected was quite novel.


    ¡°You could not possibly be that person¡¯s match in this lifetime, so stop entertaining such thoughts,¡± Dongfang Wuya said as he rubbed the top of Shen Qinghe¡¯s head.


    Shen Qinghe was a bit curious, ¡°Is Uncle Master¡¯s nemesis that formidable? Surely he can¡¯t be more powerful than Uncle Master,¡± she said.


    Dongfang Wuya lazily glanced at the sky, his deep and charming peach-blossom eyes flashed with intense ferocity, ¡°That person is indeed formidable, but one day, I will grind his bones to dust!¡±


    ¡°So, are you heading to the secret realm this time in search of Snow Bone Grass?¡± Shen Qinghe suddenly conjectured.


    ¡°What would I need it for with my current cultivation base?¡± Dongfang Wuya glanced at the girl in his arms.


    This little ungrateful one, he had personally made the trip for her sake.


    ¡°Then what is Uncle Master¡¯s current cultivation base?¡± Shen Qinghe was genuinely curious.


    She had heard from elder sister that Dongfang Wuya had been in the sect for a very long time, and the sect leader showed great respect for him, which made one wonder just how old Dongfang Wuya was and the extent of his cultivation base.


    Strangely enough, while Dongfang Wuya¡¯s reputation was well-known in the cultivation world and regarded as an unattainable peak, no one knew the exact level of his current cultivation base.


    ¡°What do you think my cultivation base is?¡± Dongfang Wuya asked lazily.


    Shen Qinghe fell silent; if she knew, would she still need to ask him?


    The last time Dongfang Wuya made a move, a seemingly ordinary palm strike had seriously injured an expert like Xiao Chen. She ventured a guess, ¡°Transcendance Tribulation Stage?¡±


    ¡°If you think so, then let it be,¡± Dongfang Wuya said with an indifferent tone.


    Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t bother to guess any further, ¡°No matter what Uncle Master¡¯s cultivation base is, in my eyes, no one is more formidable than Uncle Master.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya¡¯s thin lips curved upwards, thinking she was blindly worshipping him.


    The girl was infatuated with him; naturally, she thought him formidable.


    ¡°When you¡¯ve seen more of the world, you¡¯ll realize there are countless good men out there, and someone like me isn¡¯t particularly outstanding. Remember, you should focus on your cultivation now. Affairs of love between men and women are like passing clouds¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe listened quietly as Dongfang Wuya gave his sermon, not understanding what she had said that made Dongfang Wuya think she wouldn¡¯t concentrate on her cultivation.


    In the meantime, Yan Changsheng had finally caught up to Dongfang Wuya, but saw Dongfang Wuya still holding Qinghe close, their posture intimate, making anyone unaware of the truth suspect they were Daoist companions. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He was about to step forward when Xiao Chen suddenly arrived beside him, ¡°Qinghe is so intimate with Mr. Wuya, aren¡¯t you going to intervene? Neither of them is married ¨C how can they behave this way?!¡±


    Yan Changsheng looked at Xiao Chen with puzzlement, ¡°Where¡¯s Shengsheng?¡±


    ¡°Shengsheng is behind, and right now, I¡¯m talking about Qinghe,¡± Xiao Chen said coldly, looking at the couple snuggling together ahead.


    Embracing each other in broad daylight, what kind of decorum is this?


    ¡°Elder brother should be concerned about Shengsheng, not Qinghe,¡± Yan Changsheng couldn¡¯t stand Xiao Chen.


    Of course, this had nothing to do with Nan Sheng.


    He simply felt that since Xiao Chen was with Nan Sheng and their marriage was imminent, he should not be focusing on other women.


    At this moment, Xiao Chen had left his fianc¨¦e behind and hurried over to care for another woman, which no matter how you looked at it, was not right.


    ¡°Qinghe is my Junior Sister, and also the beloved daughter of our Master. With Mr. Wuya taking the opportunity to act inappropriately towards Qinghe, shouldn¡¯t I be concerned about her?¡± Having said that, Xiao Chen went after Dongfang Wuya.


    As soon as Xiao Chen had reached Yan Changsheng, Dongfang Wuya had heard their conversation.


    Did Xiao Chen actually say he acted inappropriately towards Shen Qinghe? Did he look like a lecher?


    With a slight bow of his head, he saw his arm around the young girl¡¯s slender waist, her body almost completely leaning into his embrace.


    This was not him taking liberties with Shen Qinghe, but clearly her taking advantage of him while he was not paying attention.


    He was about to push away the woman taking advantage in his arms, but upon hearing Xiao Chen approaching with Sword Control, he immediately tightened his grip on Shen Qinghe¡¯s slender waist and also accelerated the speed of his Sword Control.


    Whether it was the influence of Xiao Chen¡¯s words or not, he felt the slender waist under his hand could be encircled with one hand, and he didn¡¯t know if it was because the body of a young maiden was soft and delicate, or if Shen Qinghe¡¯s body was particularly pliable, but he felt like with a bit more strength, he could break the girl¡¯s waist.


    For a moment, his palm felt somewhat hot, and belatedly realizing the difference in genders, he acknowledged that he indeed was too intimate with Shen Qinghe.


    He subtly pushed Shen Qinghe away from him a bit, and with this push, he almost sent Shen Qinghe flying off.


    Caught completely off guard, Shen Qinghe broke out in a cold sweat and quickly said, ¡°Uncle Master, if you have any complaints about me, just say them, but don¡¯t push me down!¡±


    ¡°Useless thing!¡± Dongfang Wuya, left with no choice, had to pull Shen Qinghe back to his side, his voice laced with disdain, ¡°Shen Qinghe, your cultivation is truly too low, an embarrassment to be seen in public.¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s face heated up with Dongfang Wuya¡¯s merciless reprimand, and she stammered, ¡°I have been diligently cultivating, but I just don¡¯t see any progress.¡±


    If hard work could make up for lack of talent, why was she still getting nowhere despite her efforts?


    She despised her own stupidity.


    ¡°Mr. Wuya, release Qinghe!¡± Xiao Chen had caught up again, his voice clearly reaching Shen Qinghe¡¯s ears.


    In her confusion, she turned around and saw Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng not far behind them, but Nan Sheng was nowhere to be seen.


    Odd, wasn¡¯t Nan Sheng the apple of their eye? They had actually left Nan Sheng, the female lead, behind; this did not fit with the script logic of the book.


    Dongfang Wuya was unfazed, glanced back at Xiao Chen, and deliberately slowed down.


    Xiao Chen was pleased inwardly, quickly reaching Dongfang Wuya¡¯s side: ¡°Qinghe is inexperienced; there¡¯s no need to trouble Mr. Wuya any further. Please hand Qinghe over to me.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya¡¯s thin lips parted slightly, his expression puzzled, ¡°Why should I hand her over to you? If I recall correctly, last time it was you who personally injured Qinghe.¡±


    Xiao Chen¡¯s expression became a bit stiff, at a loss for words.


    Dongfang Wuya did not care if it was awkward for the others and turned the heat back onto Yan Changsheng, ¡°Yan Changsheng, you too have been violent towards Shen Qinghe. Handing Qinghe over to the two of you, I fear you might kill her. I should do a good deed for the day and take care of her myself; it¡¯s better than her dying inexplicably at your hands.¡±

 Chapter 65 - 65 65 Qinghe of the Dongfang Wuya Family

    ?Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Qinghe of the Dongfang Wuya Family Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Qinghe of the Dongfang Wuya Family Dongfang Wuya¡¯s voice had just faded when he accelerated his Sword Control, vanishing from Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen¡¯s sight in an instant.


    ¡°Is Mr. Wuya deliberately teasing the two of us?¡± Xiao Chen realized belatedly.


    Making them think they had caught up, only for Dongfang Wuya to effortlessly leave them behind, was clearly a ploy to toy with them.


    ¡°Mr. Wuya has always been unpredictable, it¡¯s not strange. I¡¯ll go after them, senior brother, you stay here and wait for Shengsheng,¡± Yan Changsheng said and hastened his speed, chasing ahead.


    Naturally, Xiao Chen wouldn¡¯t follow Yan Changsheng¡¯s suggestion.


    Both of them accelerated, but after that, they never had another chance to get close to Dongfang Wuya.


    Only when they arrived at the Red Moon Secret Realm did they finally catch sight of Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe.


    They weren¡¯t the earliest to arrive; disciples from two other major sects of the South Desolate Continent also came early to participate in the once-in-a-century trials, hailing from the Shenwu Sect and Qianlong Pavilion respectively.


    The moment everyone saw Dongfang Wuya, there was a slight hesitation in recognizing him.


    All knew Dongfang Wuya for wearing red garments, his stunning grace captivating all, the unreachable flower atop a high mountain. But since he mostly kept to himself, very few Cultivators had actually seen him, and they were uncertain whether this outstandingly beautiful red-clothed Cultivator was the legendary Mr. Wuya.


    Dongfang Wuya acted as if he didn¡¯t see the other Cultivators¡¯ sneaking glances, nor did he seem aware that his peach blossom eyes caused the hearts of the Female Cultivators present to race.


    Everyone was restless, but Dongfang Wuya emitted an aura that kept others at a distance, so they dared not act recklessly.


    The girl standing beside Dongfang Wuya had more guts, her beauty rivaling flowers, and her clear and tranquil temperament made her pleasing to the eye.


    It was unclear what relationship this unfamiliar stunning girl had with Dongfang Wuya, or why he would so nonchalantly fiddle with the sleeve of her garment, an affectionate gesture that stirred imaginations.


    Zhao Xueluo, the number one beauty of the Shenwu Sect, found her gaze fixed upon Dongfang Wuya the moment she saw him. She had long admired Dongfang Wuya but had never had an opportunity to meet him.


    She hadn¡¯t heard that Dongfang Wuya would be partaking in these trials.


    The moment Dongfang Wuya appeared, she held her breath. It was normally easy for her beauty to capture the attention of men.


    But Dongfang Wuya remained focused, his entire attention on the girl beside him.


    The girl pulled back her sleeve, but Dongfang Wuya forcibly continued to play with it, sternly eyeing the girl.


    Under Dongfang Wuya¡¯s ¡°bullying,¡± the girl eventually gave up struggling and let him play with her sleeve.


    Witnessing this, jealousy ached in Zhao Xueluo¡¯s chest.


    Although she was reluctant to admit it, the girl by Dongfang Wuya¡¯s side was truly beautiful in a likable way, refreshing and warm to those who beheld her.


    Mustering her courage, she approached Dongfang Wuya and asked, ¡°May I ask if you are Mr. Wuya?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya did not even spare Zhao Xueluo a glance, let alone acknowledge her with his eyes.


    Shen Qinghe, seeing this, feared inciting conflict between their sects and intervened, ¡°My uncle prefers not to socialize, Fairy, please don¡¯t be offended.¡±


    Zhao Xueluo took a liking to Shen Qinghe, ¡°May I know Fairy¡¯s esteemed name?¡±


    If she wasn¡¯t mistaken, was the girl in the Foundation Establishment Stage?


    Sky Pole Sect, as the number one sect on the South Desolate Continent, brimmed with talented individuals; normally, Foundation Establishment Stage disciples wouldn¡¯t have the opportunity to train in a place like the Red Moon Secret Realm.


    Unless she was the legendary talent, Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng had become a legend on the South Desolate Continent, not just for her Cultivation talent but also for her unfailing allure among men, even managing to break another prodigious youth¡¯s engagement shortly after joining the Sky Pole Sect.


    ¡°I am Shen Qinghe,¡± Shen Qinghe replied politely.


    Someone nearby was eavesdropping on Shen Qinghe and Zhao Xueluo¡¯s conversation, and a female disciple from Qianlong Pavilion exclaimed in shock, ¡°Isn¡¯t Shen Qinghe the ex-fianc¨¦e that Yan Changsheng discarded?!¡±


    How could Shen Qinghe, with her mortal body, have the opportunity to come to the Red Moon Secret Realm for trials?


    For a time, people discussed it noisily, most feeling sympathy for Shen Qinghe¡¯s plight, while others thought that, though Shen Qinghe was a mere beauty, it was perfectly normal for Yan Changsheng to fall for a celestial woman like Nan Sheng.


    ¡°Why is no one blaming Yan Changsheng? Clearly, it was Yan Changsheng who broke faith, and it was Nan Sheng who became the third party, interfering with someone else¡¯s relationship. Just because Nan Sheng is a talented girl, she can meddle in other people¡¯s feelings at will?¡± Zhao Xueluo was quite displeased after hearing everyone¡¯s comments.


    Shen Qinghe did nothing wrong, yet she was the one being mocked, which was utterly preposterous.


    Instantly, everyone fell silent and turned to look at the people involved.


    Shen Qinghe herself was calm and had not spoken a word, but Dongfang Wuya directly cursed, ¡°Anyone who can¡¯t distinguish right from wrong is a bitch!¡±


    The people so cursed didn¡¯t dare utter a sound, they just shut their mouths and backed away a bit.


    Dongfang Wuya was not just adored by countless fans but was also the Killing God, known for his reclusive character. Being targeted by such a figure could mean a rather miserable end.


    Because of Dongfang Wuya¡¯s curse, the lively scene instantly quieted down.


    Shen Qinghe gave Zhao Xueluo an apologetic smile, and Zhao Xueluo returned it with a smile, thinking to herself that Mr. Wuya truly lived up to her idol¡¯s image, looking so dashing even when scolding others.


    Just as the atmosphere on the scene became tense, Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng arrived one after the other.


    Both Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng saw Dongfang Wuya affectionately playing with Shen Qinghe¡¯s sleeve, and Shen Qinghe was actually allowing Dongfang Wuya to take such liberties in public.


    This scene made Xiao Chen¡¯s head heat up, and without saying another word, he walked up to Shen Qinghe, grabbed her arm, and tried to pull her away from Dongfang Wuya¡¯s side.


    Dongfang Wuya took a step forward, lightly raised an eyebrow, ¡°Where do you plan to take our Qinghe?¡±


    Xiao Chen was almost amused. When did Shen Qinghe become part of Dongfang Wuya¡¯s household? Did this man have no shame?


    ¡°I have something to say to Qinghe. I¡¯d appreciate it if Mr. Wuya would step aside,¡± Xiao Chen said, holding his temper.


    Dongfang Wuya looked at Shen Qinghe and asked, ¡°Do you want to go with Xiao Chen?¡±


    ¡°Not at all!¡± Shen Qinghe immediately replied.


    She hardly had anything to do with Xiao Chen on a normal basis, not to mention that Xiao Chen was Nan Sheng¡¯s fianc¨¦. She wondered if this was Nan Sheng¡¯s plot against her.


    ¡°Did you hear that? Let go of Shen Qinghe,¡± Dongfang Wuya said coolly and mockingly, ¡°Don¡¯t forget that you and Nan Sheng are engaged. You¡¯re completely obedient to Nan Sheng. If Shen Qinghe went with you, wouldn¡¯t that be like a lamb entering a tiger¡¯s den?¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yan Changsheng also found Xiao Chen¡¯s behavior very strange.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s fianc¨¦e was obviously Nan Sheng, yet he was fixated on Shen Qinghe. What did this make of Nan Sheng?


    The way people looked at Xiao Chen was also quite strange.


    Everyone had heard, Xiao Chen had snatched Nan Sheng from Yan Changsheng, and they had already verbally agreed to marry. Now, with no sign of Nan Sheng, Xiao Chen targeted Shen Qinghe right after he arrived, a picture that looked bizarre to any observer.


    ¡ª-


    Wuya: Qinghe is mine!


    Xiao ChenYan Changsheng: Keep dreaming!


    Wuya pulled Qinghe into his arms, ¡°Are you mine or not? Think carefully before you answer, or you¡¯ll suffer tonight.¡±


    Qinghe: ¡­


    Xiao ChenYan Changsheng: ¡­

 Chapter 66 - 66 66 Which of Us Would You Choose

    ?Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Which of Us Would You Choose? Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Which of Us Would You Choose? Xiao Chen, however, seemed oblivious to the crowd¡¯s odd looks and directly said to Shen Qinghe, ¡°When we enter the secret realm later, stick with me.¡±


    Shen Qinghe was baffled and tried to pull away from Xiao Chen¡¯s grip, ¡°I came here with my uncle, why should I follow Big Senior Brother?¡±


    Would Nan Sheng be happy if she entered the secret realm with Xiao Chen?


    Xiao Chen, however, held firmly onto Shen Qinghe¡¯s arm, unwilling to let go, ¡°Men and women should not be so familiar; what does it look like for you to be with Mr. Wuya?!¡±


    Hadn¡¯t Dongfang Wuya been taking liberties with her all this time?


    This foolish woman still worshipped Dongfang Wuya like a deity, her mind was closed off.


    Dongfang Wuya did not want to start a fight in front of the Outer Sect People, but he found Xiao Chen extremely displeasing.


    He grabbed Xiao Chen¡¯s inappropriate hand and kept applying force.


    To outsiders, nothing seemed amiss, but Xiao Chen could feel as if his hand were about to break. The pain caused his grip to loosen, and Shen Qinghe took the opportunity to break free from his control.


    Yan Changsheng, seeing this, pulled Xiao Chen aside and coldly questioned, ¡°What exactly does Big Senior Brother intend to do?¡±


    Why was he tugging at Qinghe?


    Xiao Chen¡¯s fianc¨¦e was clearly Nan Sheng, yet he relentlessly pursued Qinghe, and the way he lectured Qinghe just now was also quite inappropriate, as if Xiao Chen were fighting with jealousy.


    The whole scene was indeed very odd.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s inappropriate for Qinghe to be with Dongfang Wuya? Qinghe isn¡¯t married yet, but she¡¯s been held in Dongfang Wuya¡¯s arms. What does that look like? If Master wakes up and finds that someone has taken advantage of Qinghe, who knows what he will think,¡± Xiao Chen replied without a trace of shame.


    Yan Changsheng still felt Xiao Chen¡¯s actions were inappropriate and said sternly, ¡°Shengsheng is Big Senior Brother¡¯s fianc¨¦e, it¡¯s not Big Brother¡¯s place to worry about how Qinghe behaves. Seeing you defend Qinghe at every turn, how sad must Shengsheng feel?¡±


    Although he also found it inappropriate that Dongfang Wuya would often hold Qinghe, since when was it Xiao Chen¡¯s place to intervene?


    He intended to protect Qinghe in the secret realm because he felt guilty towards Master and his daughter and was afraid Qinghe would suffer.


    Now, Xiao Chen too found a bit of his rationality returning.


    He had also seen Dongfang Wuya holding Shen Qinghe and, without thinking, chased after them. Reminded by Yan Changsheng, he then remembered his initial determination to distance himself from Shen Qinghe.


    He had repeatedly told himself Shen Qinghe was of no consequence, so why had he impulsively pursued her?


    ¡°Then keep a close eye, do not let Dongfang Wuya take liberties with Qinghe. No matter what, Master has been good to us, and since Qinghe is inexperienced in the ways of the world, we cannot let Dongfang Wuya take advantage of her without her realizing it,¡± Xiao Chen said before walking away.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s words struck a chord with Yan Changsheng.


    Master had treated him with immense kindness, yet he betrayed that grace and harmed the two people who had been kindest to him in the past. The past could not be undone, and he only hoped to be able to protect Qinghe in the future.


    When Nan Sheng arrived at the entrance of the Red Moon Secret Realm, she glared at Xiao Chen with grievance, ¡°Brother Xiao, why didn¡¯t you wait for me?¡±


    Fortunately, when she arrived, Xiao Chen was alone, not interacting with Shen Qinghe, so it may not be as she feared.


    ¡°I had some words with Changsheng, so I went ahead first,¡± Xiao Chen stepped forward, embracing Nan Sheng, ¡°It¡¯s my fault, I should have waited for you.¡±


    His voice was tender, but his eyes lacked any trace of affection¡ªin vain, for Nan Sheng could not see it.


    The cultivators from Shenwu Sect and Qianlong Pavilion were all secretly observing Nan Sheng.


    Perhaps because first impressions are enduring, many people think that Nan Sheng, the so-called number one beauty of the Sky Pole Sect, actually isn¡¯t as beautiful as Shen Qinghe.


    Beauty like Shen Qinghe¡¯s is truly rare¡ªclean and pretty, with skin as clear as ice and bones as delicate as jade, unforgettable at first sight.


    Nan Sheng is also very beautiful, with a kind of dainty and timid loveliness that endears her to others, but such a beauty is not uncommon, nor is it unique.


    Perhaps because they saw Shen Qinghe first, seeing Nan Sheng now failed to astonish them.


    Many cultivators from the Shenwu Sect developed a liking for Shen Qinghe the moment they saw her, but dared not approach her because Dongfang Wuya stood by her side, keeping everyone at bay.


    Moreover, since Nan Sheng was already spoken for, the attention of the young talents naturally shifted more towards Shen Qinghe.


    But because the purpose of this trip was to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm for trials and seek good fortune, romantic interests took a backseat, and these male cultivators had kept their distance from Shen Qinghe.


    Soon, Shen Zhiyao also arrived at the outskirts of the secret realm. Seeing Dongfang Wuya close to Qinghe, she rushed forward to pull Shen Qinghe to her side, ¡°Qinghe, after the secret realm opens, stick with me.¡±


    ¡°But I am Mr. Wuya¡¯s pageservant,¡± Shen Qinghe subconsciously looked in Dongfang Wuya¡¯s direction.


    She really couldn¡¯t just use Mr. Wuya and then discard him, could she? That would be too despicable.


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget who he is. Can you afford to provoke someone like him?¡± Shen Zhiyao didn¡¯t dare speak too plainly, but she believed that Qinghe would understand the implications of her words.


    Even if Mr. Wuya was one of the male leads who would turn dark later on, she was worried that Qinghe getting too close to him would be influenced by his change.


    Shen Qinghe naturally understood the deeper meaning in Shen Zhiyao¡¯s words, but without Dongfang Wuya, it was impossible for her to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm.


    She did not know what the future held, but so far, Dongfang Wuya had helped her at her lowest points. If she turned her back on him now, it would go against her principles.


    ¡°Elder sister, I have to ask Mr. Wuya,¡± Shen Qinghe replied with certainty.


    Shen Zhiyao wanted to persuade her further, but Shen Qinghe smiled and replied, ¡°Without Mr. Wuya, I wouldn¡¯t have the chance to come to the secret realm for the trials. Since I am Mr. Wuya¡¯s pageservant, I cannot leave his side when he needs me.¡±


    After thinking it through, Shen Zhiyao could only compromise, ¡°Then I¡¯ll join you.¡±


    Shen Qinghe had no objections to that, her only worry being that Dongfang Wuya might not be pleased.


    She went back to Dongfang Wuya and spoke to him about it. Dongfang Wuya replied indifferently, ¡°If you had to choose between me and Shen Zhiyao, who would you pick?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was at a loss for words for a moment.


    Of course, she hoped to stay by Shen Zhiyao¡¯s side, especially since Nan Sheng was like a ticking time bomb, and she was worried that Nan Sheng would take action against a lone Shen Zhiyao.


    Seeing that Shen Qinghe remained silent, Dongfang Wuya knew her answer and felt a surge of dissatisfaction. ¡°Hasn¡¯t this Uncle been good to you?¡±


    He wasn¡¯t fooled; he had overheard the conversation between the sisters. Shen Zhiyao was indeed malicious, stirring up trouble between him and Shen Qinghe behind his back.


    ¡°Uncle has been very good to me, but I am also concerned about my elder sister,¡± Shen Qinghe murmured.


    ¡°If it¡¯s a trial, then you have to be ready to face risks. You, a mere Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, aren¡¯t worried for your own safety, but for others?¡± Dongfang Wuya pulled Shen Qinghe towards him, ¡°I brought you here. You must stay by my side!¡±


    Shen Zhiyao, eavesdropping from a distance, secretly scorned Dongfang Wuya for being domineering. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It seemed that the time for Dongfang Wuya¡¯s dark transformation had not yet come, and having Dongfang Wuya by Qinghe¡¯s side might actually be beneficial for her.


    Realizing this, she felt relieved.

 Chapter 67 - 67 67 Surrounded by Several Vicious Male Leads

    ?Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Surrounded by Several Vicious Male Leads Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Surrounded by Several Vicious Male Leads As the opening time of the secret realm arrived, the cultivators entered in turn.


    Nan Sheng followed closely behind Xiao Chen, but her gaze often fixed on Yan Changsheng¡¯s retreating figure.


    If she wasn¡¯t mistaken, Yan Changsheng had been staring intently at Shen Qinghe. Had he, after their separation, reignited his old affection for Shen Qinghe?


    This man had clearly said he would love her for a lifetime, so how could he change his mind just like that?


    What baffled her the most was that in front of men who never resisted her, like Dongfang Wuya, she was unable to display her charm, let alone when she appeared yesterday, she was no longer as stunning as before.


    The gaze of many male cultivators fell on Shen Qinghe, which was different from the scene she had imagined.


    She always felt that it shouldn¡¯t be like this. No matter where she went, she should be the focus of the crowd, the object of all men¡¯s admiration.


    Now, Shen Qinghe had stolen her limelight.


    What was most unbelievable was that Dongfang Wuya followed beside Shen Qinghe, Yan Changsheng stood behind Shen Qinghe staring at her, and even Xiao Chen beside her occasionally looked towards Shen Qinghe¡¯s figure.


    It seemed that overnight, Shen Qinghe had taken her place as the belle of the ball, with the gaze of all the distinguished sons lingering on Shen Qinghe.


    Upon careful consideration, Nan Sheng felt a surge of panic deep within her.


    She could not allow this to happen. Once they entered the Red Moon Secret Realm, she had to find a way to kill Shen Qinghe and remove the threat once and for all.


    Shen Qinghe always felt several gazes following her, and she thought it was because of Dongfang Wuya, so she didn¡¯t take it to heart. However, one gaze made her particularly uncomfortable; she suddenly turned around and locked eyes with Nan Sheng¡¯s cold gaze that hadn¡¯t been withdrawn in time. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She casually looked away, wondering if she had somehow provoked the female protagonist again. The look in Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes just now was clearly murderous.


    Could it be because of Dongfang Wuya beside her? After all, Dongfang Wuya, being the male protagonist of the book, should belong to the female protagonist, so it wouldn¡¯t be strange for the female protagonist to hold a grudge against her.


    This trip into the Red Moon Secret Realm was unpredictable, and for all she knew, Nan Sheng might be planning to kill her there. The murderous intent in Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes was unmistakable earlier.


    Dongfang Wuya noticed Shen Qinghe glancing at him from time to time and asked softly, ¡°Are you scared?¡±


    Shen Qinghe revered life and death but was no longer as intimidated by the protagonist as before, ¡°Not scared.¡±


    Yet, Dongfang Wuya felt that Shen Qinghe was pretending to be brave. After all, she was still young, in her twenties, and it was her first time venturing out for trials, with a pitifully low cultivation base.


    He should be gentler and more soothing towards such a young girl.


    He then took her hand and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I will protect you.¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s expression became a bit stiff as she looked down at her hand tightly grasped by Dongfang Wuya.


    He was just short of interlocking fingers with her, leaving her a bit overwhelmed.


    This, wasn¡¯t this too intimate?


    She tried to break free from the warm grasp of the man, but he held on even tighter, ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡±


    Shen Qinghe felt like crying but had no tears; this level of intimacy was frankly too much. Dongfang Wuya and she were not daoist companions, so what was this holding hands all about?


    Previously, he had only held her wrist, but now he was holding her hand?


    Not only did Shen Qinghe herself find it absurd, Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen also found the scene quite an eyesore.


    In Yan Changsheng¡¯s view, Qinghe was young and naive, unaware of the treacherousness of the human heart. Dongfang Wuya, however, was different; although he appeared to be a gentleman on the surface, he was subtly taking liberties with Qinghe each time.


    Qinghe, however, still trusted Dongfang Wuya unconditionally, foolishly so.


    ¡°Mr. Wuya, please let go of Qinghe. If you wish for a female cultivator, there are many who would willingly give themselves to you, but Qinghe is not just any woman. Isn¡¯t it disrespectful to treat her so frivolously?¡± Yan Changsheng stepped forward, speaking with righteous indignation.


    In his heart, Dongfang Wuya thought he was the one at a disadvantage.


    Shen Qinghe could not hide her affection for him, and it was because she was timid that he gave her a sense of security, allowing her the chance to take liberties with him.


    Dongfang Wuya ignored Yan Changsheng and directly asked Shen Qinghe, ¡°Do you think I am taking liberties with you?¡±


    Shen Qinghe knew Dongfang Wuya had good intentions when he held her hand, as he had never treated her like a woman. With that being the case, how could he be intentionally taking liberties with her?


    Besides, she couldn¡¯t allow Dongfang Wuya to lose face to Yan Changsheng.


    ¡°Of course not!¡± Shen Qinghe replied with certainty.


    Although she also felt that Dongfang Wuya holding her hand was inappropriate, she could not say so publicly and embarrass him.


    Dongfang Wuya was very pleased with Shen Qinghe¡¯s answer. To provoke Yan Changsheng, he deliberately raised their clasped hands and played with Shen Qinghe¡¯s slender fingers like green onions, his eyes filled with disdainful provocation.


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    Yan Changsheng with a dark face: ¡­


    Xiao Chen with a grim face: ¡­


    Nan Sheng felt uncomfortable when she noticed Xiao Chen staring intensely at Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe¡¯s tightly clasped hands, as if he wanted to burn a hole through them.


    If she had been doubting herself before, the current situation made her tremble with fear.


    Xiao Chen indeed had thoughts about Shen Qinghe; the way he looked at her was the way a man looks at a woman.


    After all, she was Xiao Chen¡¯s fianc¨¦e, how could he treat her like this?


    She couldn¡¯t imagine the ridicule she would face in the Sky Pole Sect if one day Xiao Chen discovered Shen Qinghe was the only one for him and abandoned her.


    Shen Zhiyao, who had been secretly following behind the group of protagonists, also saw this absurd scene and wondered to herself, what on earth was going on?


    Qinghe, the expendable character, was surrounded by several vicious male leads. Could she end up being flayed and dismembered by the protagonists? And why was Dongfang Wuya, the most troublesome male lead, playing with her sister¡¯s fingers?


    Are Qinghe¡¯s fingers toys? Are fingers things to be played with?


    If it weren¡¯t for Qinghe repeatedly telling her that Dongfang Wuya treated her as a junior, she would suspect that Dongfang Wuya was indeed interested in Qinghe¡¯s body.


    Poor Qinghe, insulted by the male lead and unable to utter a word¡ªhow pitiful.


    Shu Xiu gently tugged at Shen Zhiyao¡¯s sleeve: ¡°Am I seeing things? Mr. Wuya is holding Qinghe¡¯s hand and even playing with it from time to time. Could their relationship be what I am thinking it is?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao looked to the sky, speechless. She too wanted to know what was going on, didn¡¯t she?


    Qinghe was her most beloved sister, and here she was, her hand played with by Dongfang Wuya, the wicked male lead¡ªand not in a way that implied he would take responsibility. She was tempted to step forward and pull Qinghe to her side.


    ¡°Zhiyao, I¡¯m talking to you. Is Mr. Wuya involved with Qinghe or not?¡± Shu Xiu said with a sigh, ¡°If that were true, it would be great. It would show Second Senior Brother that even without him, Qinghe has found a better, more outstanding man.¡±


    Shen Zhiyao snorted: ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much, Mr. Wuya and Qinghe don¡¯t have anything to do with each other!¡±


    Not to mention more than that!!

 Chapter 68 - 68 68 Spending the Wedding Night Alone

    ?Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Spending the Wedding Night Alone Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Spending the Wedding Night Alone ¡°But they held hands, and it was Mr. Wuya who took the initiative. Mr. Wuya also said that Qinghe was his person, and he embraced her more than once. Isn¡¯t that the sign of an affair?¡± Shu Xiu cited examples to prove she wasn¡¯t overthinking.


    Shen Zhiyao explained with a subdued voice, ¡°You are thinking too much. Mr. Wuya only sees our family¡¯s Qinghe as a junior. I swear, there is nothing improper between them. It¡¯s not the type of unclear male-female relationship you are imagining.¡±


    ¡°But to me, it looks like it. They seem so well-matched, a talented man and a beautiful woman. Don¡¯t you think the image of them standing together is particularly pleasing to the eye, just like the celestial couples in the legends?¡± Shu Xiu couldn¡¯t help but start shipping them.


    In her heart, Shen Zhiyao reasoned that Dongfang Wuya was the male lead, and the male lead belonged to the female lead. What did he have to do with their Qinghe? Even if they were well-matched, Qinghe shouldn¡¯t catch the eye of the male lead¡ªthat could be deadly.


    ¡°That¡¯s because Qinghe is beautiful. Put her next to any man and they would look well-matched. Mr. Wuya is a high and mighty figure. Our Qinghe is not worthy of him. From now on, let¡¯s not lump them together anymore; it¡¯s an impossibility!¡± Shen Zhiyao said sternly, glaring fiercely at Dongfang Wuya¡¯s unruly hand.


    What sort of people were these, taking advantage of Qinghe¡¯s gratitude and eating all her tofu, making her frustrated.


    Her entire attention was fixated on Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe, secretly thinking to follow from a distance. Otherwise, that foolish girl Qinghe might be taken advantage of by Dongfang Wuya and still be helping him count spirit stones without realizing it.


    Just as she was vigilantly surveilling them, suddenly a mist flashed before her eyes, and when she dispelled the fog and looked ahead, the figures of Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe had vanished.


    Moreover, the other main characters had also disappeared. She looked left and right with Shu Xiu but could not see anyone ahead.


    ¡°Where is Qinghe?¡± Shen Zhiyao followed in pursuit but saw only overgrown grass and shrubbery ahead. Where could she find Qinghe?


    ¡°Don¡¯t run off. This is the Red Moon Secret Realm; traps and illusions are everywhere. We cannot wander recklessly. We must be cautious. With Qinghe following Mr. Wuya, she¡¯ll be safe. Do not worry,¡± Shu Xiu said, afraid that Shen Zhiyao would panic out of concern.


    Calmness returning, Shen Zhiyao suddenly felt grateful that Dongfang Wuya had been holding Qinghe¡¯s hand. Otherwise, with Qinghe¡¯s mere Foundation Establishment cultivation base, if she encountered danger in the realm, she wouldn¡¯t know how to respond.


    Meanwhile, Shen Qinghe was being led forward by Dongfang Wuya when a dense fog appeared suddenly in front of them, and she lost consciousness soon after.


    By the time she awoke, she found herself on a wedding bed, her head covered with a wedding veil.


    She lifted the veil in confusion and surveyed the room. Everything she saw was red, appearing to be a bridal chamber.


    Unsure of her whereabouts, she sat in a daze for a moment before leaving the wedding bed. She had only taken a few steps when she overheard two maids talking outside.


    One of the maids, with a rather hoarse voice, said, ¡°It looks like the Young City Lord won¡¯t be coming over. He doesn¡¯t seem to care about the lady¡¯s feelings at all.¡±


    The other maid chimed in, ¡°Right? The Young City Lord¡¯s heart is set on Miss Nan. Despite Miss Nan¡¯s humble origins, he wouldn¡¯t let her be wronged. Tonight, the Young City Lord is probably going to stay in Miss Nan¡¯s room.¡±


    ¡°The young master hasn¡¯t even unveiled the lady¡¯s Red Veil. How pitiful¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe stopped in her tracks, standing rooted to the spot.


    Although it was just a few words from the maids, she had understood the situation.


    Tonight was supposed to be her wedding night with some man, but the bridegroom had an affair before their wedding, and it turned out the other woman¡¯s surname was Nan¡ªwithout a doubt, it must be Nan Sheng. And that bridegroom was likely either Yan Changsheng or Xiao Chen.


    Of course, if it was Dongfang Wuya, that wouldn¡¯t be surprising either, since he was also one of the male leads.


    She stood still for a moment, then walked out of the bridal chamber. The two maids who were gossiping were taken aback when they saw Shen Qinghe emerge and didn¡¯t quite dare to look at her expression.


    After learning the names of the two maids, Shen Qinghe called the one named Cai Xin in to ask her some questions.


    Although Cai Xin did not understand why Shen Qinghe had so many questions, considering she had been overheard gossiping earlier, she candidly answered them. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was then that Shen Qinghe discovered that her current location was Snow Bone City, and the man she had married was none other than Yan Changsheng, the Young City Lord of Snow Bone City.


    She was the second daughter of Divine Sword Villa, Shen Qinghe, who had a marriage accord with Yan Changsheng since childhood, while Nan Sheng was the girl who had fallen in love with him at first sight two months before her wedding.


    Apart from the different identities, the intentional storyline wasn¡¯t much different from her situation in the Sky Pole Sect.


    She didn¡¯t know whether Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng still remembered her true identity, but she clearly remembered why she was here. Hearing the name Snow Bone City, she guessed that the Snow Bone Grass must be in the Illusory Realm they were in.


    Shen Qinghe remained silent for a long time, leaving Cai Xin feeling anxious, perceiving the Young Madam to be very odd. She knew the Young City Lord spent the night in Miss Nan¡¯s room, yet she seemed not a bit sad; instead, she asked many strange questions.


    ¡°Cai Xin, have you ever heard of Snow Bone Grass?¡± Shen Qinghe suddenly asked.


    Cai Xin¡¯s face changed slightly, ¡°Of course, it is the Immortal Herb that the Young City Lord has been carefully cultivating for many years.¡±


    This was a well-known fact; why would the Young Madam suddenly ask her about the Snow Bone Grass?


    Hearing this, Shen Qinghe was taken aback and then, recalling the plot of the book, she instantly understood why Nan Sheng was able to take the Snow Bone Grass, because Yan Changsheng would never hand it over to a woman other than Nan Sheng.


    The likelihood of her stealing the Snow Bone Grass was slim.


    That night, Shen Qinghe did not sleep a wink, but in this Illusory Realm, she was not even a Foundation Building Cultivator, and it was only in the wee hours of the morning that she could not resist dozing off.


    She was suddenly awakened early in the morning because Cai Xin came in to serve her and reminded her to go pay her respects to her mother-in-law.


    But not even a glimpse of Yan Changsheng was seen, letting her meet the Madam Yan alone was just another way to slap her face.


    Shen Qinghe, however, took it calmly.


    She did not know about others, but she clearly remembered that this was an Illusory Realm and that everything here was an illusion. To leave this Illusory Realm, perhaps it revolved around Nan Sheng taking away the Snow Bone Grass?


    She walked out of the bridal chamber, and upon reaching the corridor, she soon saw a tall, gentle, and refined young man standing not far away. It was Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen gave her a sarcastic smile the moment he saw her, ¡°Ignored on your wedding night, unable to hold on to your own man, Shen Qinghe, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re quite useless?¡±


    Shen Qinghe walked slowly up to Xiao Chen, retorting calmly, ¡°I am indeed useless, isn¡¯t that why I have you, Xiao Chen, to fall back on? Aren¡¯t you also helplessly watching as Nan Sheng throws herself into Yan Changsheng¡¯s arms, as they are being affectionate, unable to do anything?


    Xiao Chen¡¯s face darkened, not expecting the usually timid Shen Qinghe to dare mock him to his face.


    As Shen Qinghe was about to walk away, he suddenly caught up with her, saying flippantly, ¡°Changsheng is still immersed in Shengsheng¡¯s tender land right now, with no one to accompany you to meet Madam Yan, want me to join you?¡±

 Chapter 69 - 69 69 Unbearable Scene

    ?Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Unbearable Scene Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Unbearable Scene Shen Qinghe turned her eyes to Xiao Chen, wondering if there was something wrong with his brain.


    Could it be that just because Yan Changsheng was despicable, she should also debase herself like him?


    ¡°Everyone in Snow Bone City is discussing how you were alone last night in your empty bridal chamber, you have become the laughingstock of the entire city. Don¡¯t you want to get revenge on Changsheng?¡± Seeing that Shen Qinghe was unmoved, Xiao Chen continued to persuade her.


    After all, he was quite eager to take revenge on Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng had started by flirting with him, leaving him in a frustrated limbo, but after meeting Yan Changsheng, she had transferred her love to him and was willing to follow Yan Changsheng without a name or recognition rather than be with Xiao Chen.


    One was his best friend, and the other was the only woman who had ever moved his heart. They had joined hands to betray him. How could he accept that?


    ¡°If you truly like Nan Sheng, you should do everything you can to win her back, instead of playing this strange revenge game with me. Love is sacred, not a tool for you to use to strike back at Yan Changsheng,¡± Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t wish to talk more with Xiao Chen, and departed with Cai Xin beside her.


    She was certain of one thing: Xiao Chen definitely didn¡¯t know this was an Illusory Realm.


    Madam Yan also knew that Yan Changsheng was in the wrong and didn¡¯t make things difficult for Shen Qinghe. After drinking the Bride¡¯s Tea poured by Shen Qinghe, she let Shen Qinghe go.


    Shen Qinghe returned to her bridal room and sat in a daze for a moment, feeling that she had an advantage in the Illusory Realm, at least she remembered her true identity, and her goal was the Snow Bone Grass.


    Unfortunately, the Snow Bone Grass was in Yan Changsheng¡¯s hands, and that Immortal Herb would definitely be given to Nan Sheng. It was a dead end, but she could make a deal with Yan Changsheng.


    ¡°Cai Xin, go invite the Young City Lord over,¡± Shen Qinghe quickly made a decision.


    Cai Xin found it difficult and hesitated, not knowing how to reply.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Shen Qinghe asked, seeing her reaction.


    Cai Xin suddenly knelt down on the ground: ¡°Replying to the Young Madam, I¡­ I cannot invite the Young City Lord.¡±


    Especially with Miss Nan around, it was even harder to invite him. If Miss Nan didn¡¯t want the Young City Lord to meet the Young Madam, the Young City Lord certainly wouldn¡¯t make Miss Nan sad or upset. Who in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion didn¡¯t know that Miss Nan was the treasure cherished in the palm of the Young City Lord¡¯s hand?


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°True, I¡¯ve forgotten about Nan Sheng being here, he won¡¯t come.¡±


    It seemed that in the Illusory Realm, Yan Changsheng¡¯s love for Nan Sheng was even greater than it was at the Sky Pole Sect. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In order to get the Snow Bone Grass as soon as possible, Shen Qinghe decided to take the initiative.


    She was about to leave the bridal room when Cai Xin suddenly asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to take your sword, Young Madam?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was taken aback, and then Cai Xin added, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Young Madam never parts with her sword, even during yesterday¡¯s wedding to the Young City Lord, you held the Wuya Sword.¡±


    Hearing about the Wuya Sword, Shen Qinghe inexplicably thought of Dongfang Wuya. Could it be that in this Illusory Realm, Dongfang Wuya had become a sword?


    In the next moment, a very grandiose and luxurious sword, along with its scabbard, flew towards her. This Sword Scabbard was red in color, and the tassel was inlaid with jewels that shone brightly, somehow very reminiscent of Dongfang Wuya¡¯s temperament.


    She reached out to take the Wuya Sword, and it obediently leaned against her¡­ chest.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s expression was indescribable, the sword¡¯s position was precisely at the most sensitive spot for women. If it were truly just a sword without Divine Sense, it would have been fine, but the thought that it might be Dongfang Wuya made it hard for her to stay calm.


    Just as she was about to move the sword away from her chest, it stubbornly clung there, even rubbing back and forth, making her want to curse.


    Cai Xin watched from the side clearly and thought the Wuya Sword was so adorable¡ªit even seemed to be a Lascivious Sword.


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t stand the sword taking liberties with her any longer, she angrily said, ¡°You better behave yourself, or I¡¯ll throw you away!¡±


    Even if this sword was truly Dongfang Wuya, it definitely did not remember that it itself was Dongfang Wuya, so she had no way to treat it with the reverence due to Mr. Wuya.


    The Wuya Sword, seeing Shen Qinghe angry, finally calmed down and obediently laid in Shen Qinghe¡¯s hands.


    Because of the Wuya Sword¡¯s disruption, Shen Qinghe was not at all nervous when she went to see Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng was intimately engaged with Nan Sheng, completely oblivious to the fact that he was already married, with his new bride long forgotten.


    When Shen Qinghe suddenly barged in, he and Nan Sheng were in the midst of a kiss, inseparable.


    Shen Qinghe had entered because there was no one guarding the outside; she had not expected to stumble upon such a provocative scene. Nan Sheng¡¯s clothing had been stripped away, revealing her startlingly white, curvaceous body, enchanting and seductive, just like a legendary enchantress.


    Even as a woman, she found herself staring agape; no wonder Yan Changsheng was so enthralled by Nan Sheng.


    Yan Changsheng hadn¡¯t expected Shen Qinghe to suddenly barge in. He reacted half a beat too slow before he hurriedly grabbed a blanket to cover Nan Sheng¡¯s body.


    Only then did he remember that he was married, and the Shen Qinghe standing before him and Nan Sheng was his lawfully wedded wife. Had she suddenly burst in to catch them in the act?


    Feeling somewhat guilty, he spoke harshly, ¡°Who allowed you to barge in here? Get out!¡±


    Shen Qinghe and he were childhood sweethearts who had known each other since they were young; he had long known that she would be his betrothed. He didn¡¯t particularly like Shen Qinghe, but he also had not considered marrying any other woman aside from her.


    He had thought he and Shen Qinghe would become a couple that treated each other with mutual respect, but then he suddenly met Nan Sheng. He fell in love with Nan Sheng at first sight and tasted the sweet flavor of love for the first time.


    Nan Sheng knew she couldn¡¯t push aside Shen Qinghe¡¯s arranged marriage, but she was still willing to make a sacrifice. On the day of his wedding, Nan Sheng gave her pure body to him, asking only that he not betray her.


    The more tender his heart was towards Nan Sheng, the more he resented Shen Qinghe at that moment. If not for Shen Qinghe, he would have been able to marry the woman he loved.


    Shen Qinghe had never seen such a look of loathing from Yan Changsheng when he looked at her. But it was normal for him to hate her as long as Nan Sheng was by his side.


    ¡°Changsheng, I need to discuss something with you; could you come out for a moment?¡± Shen Qinghe remembered why she had come.


    Upon hearing this, Nan Sheng immediately clung to Yan Changsheng, looking at Shen Qinghe with timid tenderness, ¡°Young Madam, I didn¡¯t mean to steal Changsheng away, I just¡­ I just love him too much¡­¡±


    As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, making her seem even more pitiful.


    Yan Changsheng could never bear to see Nan Sheng cry; her tears always left him at a loss. He busied himself comforting Nan Sheng until she kissed him, and he was unable to resist returning the kiss.


    The two of them once again were lost in their passionate embrace.


    Shen Qinghe felt awkward, thinking to herself why she had to witness such an unseemly sight. Perhaps she should return some other time?


    Just as she turned intending to leave, the Wuya Sword in her hand suddenly leapt from its scabbard and thrust towards the passionately kissing couple.


    And its target was Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng had never imagined the Wuya Sword would suddenly lash out at her; she had no time to dodge and was struck by the sword in her right shoulder, blood gushing out like a fountain.


    Yan Changsheng, thinking it was Shen Qinghe who had drawn the sword, saw Nan Sheng wounded by the Wuya Sword and was instantly filled with rage, launching a palm strike towards Shen Qinghe.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Another chapter coming soon.

 Chapter 70 - 70 70 She Woke Up to Find a Man in Her Bed

    ?Chapter 70: Chapter 70: She Woke Up to Find a Man in Her Bed Chapter 70: Chapter 70: She Woke Up to Find a Man in Her Bed Shen Qinghe used the sword scabbard as a shield, trying to block Yan Changsheng¡¯s thunderous blow, but at the moment she was just a mortal, and although she evaded a few moves awkwardly, Yan Changsheng¡¯s inner strength was profound, and he soon struck her right shoulder.


    She staggered back several steps, her vision turning dark, feeling the blood surge within her, unable to refrain from vomiting several mouthfuls of blood.


    The Wuya Sword wanted to support Shen Qinghe, but being just a sword, it could only watch helplessly as Shen Qinghe coughed up blood and fainted.


    It rubbed its hilt against Shen Qinghe¡¯s face; the girl¡¯s blood from the corner of her lips adhered to the hilt and meandered down into the blade, vanishing while emitting a faint golden glow¡­


    When Shen Qinghe came to again, she was already back in the bridal chamber; the night had deepened, and the room was quiet, but the internal injuries she had sustained during the day were no longer serious.


    Yet, she was still weak and soon fell into a deep sleep again.


    Dongfang Wuya emerged from the body of the sword after she had fallen asleep, his body bare, climbed onto the bed, and then drew the delicate body of the girl into his embrace.


    He thought the master smelled nice and felt soft; holding her was so comfortable.


    His whole body felt hot, and he desired to touch his master, so acting on his inner desire, he kissed her face over and over again and then nuzzled her soft, fragrant lips.


    Shen Qinghe felt like she couldn¡¯t breathe, but she was so tired and weary that she couldn¡¯t manage to open her eyes.


    When she awoke again, the sunshine outside was brilliant; the light sifted through the intricate patterns of the window, casting swaying shadows.


    She tried to struggle up but noticed a heavy weight on her body; it was then that she felt something was amiss. When she realized a man¡¯s arm was draped over her, she screamed.


    ¡°Master¡­¡± The man murmured against her neck in a muffled voice.


    ¡°You, who are you? Release me this instant, otherwise, I will make you pay!!¡± Shen Qinghe¡¯s voice trembled.


    Even if this were the Illusory Realm, she couldn¡¯t let a strange man take advantage of her chastity.


    ¡°Master, I am Wuya,¡± Dongfang Wuya said, clutching Shen Qinghe tighter as if wishing he could meld her into his body. ¡°How could Master not recognize me?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was shocked: ¡°You¡¯re the Wuya Sword?¡±


    With some effort, she pushed away the man lying on top of her, only to see Dongfang Wuya¡¯s face that could captivate any being. Most terrifyingly, he was stark naked, not a single piece of clothing on him!!


    That sight was blinding; she was afraid of getting styes, so she shut her eyes at once, her voice trembling, ¡°You, put on your clothes!!¡±


    She rolled out of bed in a flurry and hastened out of the bridal chamber, only to find that two maids had collapsed on the ground. Without a doubt, it was Dongfang Wuya¡¯s doing; if a sword could have a sword spirit, then felling a mere two maids was as easy as could be.


    She was just about to wake the maids up when the naked man hugged her from behind, his head resting against her neck, heavy, nearly crushing her frail mortal frame.


    She told herself to remain calm; Dongfang Wuya had just gained consciousness, she shouldn¡¯t be too harsh on him, but how could she keep calm when the man¡¯s long bare legs were closely pressed against her body?


    ¡°Does Master dislike me now?¡± Dongfang Wuya couldn¡¯t bear being yelled at by Shen Qinghe.


    He liked his master so much, how could his master not like him?


    Shen Qinghe was so agitated her face turned red. She tried to communicate with him, ¡°Wuya, put on your clothes first. You¡¯re now a man, you can¡¯t get too close to me.¡±


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I get too close? I like Master, and Master must like me too!¡± Dongfang Wuya found the scent on the girl so enticing, he stared at her slender and fair neck, and without restraint, he bit down.


    The flesh was also fragrant, compelling him to bite and lick further. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Qinghe stood rigidly with a blank face, desperately clutching the man¡¯s wrist and pushing him away forcefully, ¡°If you don¡¯t get dressed, I won¡¯t want you!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have clothes,¡± Dongfang Wuya said aggrieved as he walked up to Shen Qinghe and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t I look good? Why won¡¯t Master look at Wuya?¡±


    Shen Qinghe, seeing a stark-naked man approaching, covered her eyes in fright.


    Such a Dongfang Wuya was too scary; couldn¡¯t he just turn back into a sword?


    Dongfang Wuya¡¯s small heart was hurt by Shen Qinghe¡¯s reaction, and he forcefully pulled away her hands covering her eyes. Shen Qinghe, resenting her inability to match his strength, had no choice but to compromise, closing her eyes and pleading with a trembling voice, ¡°Please, can you put on some clothes?¡±


    This kind of fortune was too much for her to bear!


    ¡°Master ought to look at me first, then I¡¯ll get dressed, otherwise I won¡¯t!!¡± Dongfang Wuya was full of dominance, with no consciousness of being a sword.


    Shen Qinghe felt that he was the real master here, so assertive.


    She tried to open her eyes and quietly gaze at the devilishly handsome male face before her, keeping her eyes fixed on his face and not sneaking glances at his body.


    Seeing that Shen Qinghe finally looked at him, Wuya¡¯s face broke into a delightful smile, his peach-blossom eyes brimming with spring passion, exuberantly bursting forth, a broad smile from a man that was so beautiful it made one¡¯s heart tremble.


    ¡°Master, do I look good?¡± Dongfang Wuya leaned in closer, his lips a rosy red, reminiscent of peach blossom petals.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart skipped a beat, her head tilting back as she replied without conscience, ¡°So-so, I guess. You¡¯d probably look very good if you were dressed!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have clothes to wear, and Master¡¯s clothes are too small for me!¡± Dongfang Wuya replied, feeling aggrieved.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault. How about you go back into the sword for now, and I¡¯ll go find you some clothes?¡± Shen Qinghe proposed gently.


    Dongfang Wuya shook his head, ¡°I don¡¯t want to!¡±


    ¡°Then, how about you go back to the room and wait while I go find you some clothes?¡± Shen Qinghe felt as if she had found a master in her Sword Spirit.


    Wuya stepped forward and hugged Shen Qinghe tightly, even nuzzling her, ¡°I don¡¯t want to, I want to be with Master all the time.¡±


    Shen Qinghe felt like her chest was being crushed. Why did she, a single woman, have to bear this?


    What a lousy Illusory Realm, utterly without limits.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not okay. If you get seen naked by others, I¡¯ll lose face because of you. Remember, you are now a person, and people cannot be seen naked by others; otherwise, you¡¯ll be dirty. You have to be good and listen; I won¡¯t like a dirty Wuya.¡± Shen Qinghe finished in one breath, looking heavenward wordlessly. What nonsense was she babbling just now?


    Who knew that the man embracing her would take her words a step further, ¡°Is it like how Yan Changsheng became dirty after being seen and touched by other women?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, you¡¯re smart. So you have to stay clean for me to like you,¡± Shen Qinghe struggled to smile.


    The next moment, the man let her go, ran back to her bed, and burrowed under the covers, revealing only his stunning face: ¡°I¡¯ll wait for Master to bring me some clothes!¡±


    ¡ª¡ª


    Mr. Wuya: No, this Lascivious Sword is definitely not me!!


    Qinghe Tea¡¯s Vapors: It is you~

 Chapter 71 - 71 71 Keeping a Paramour in the New House

    ?Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Keeping a Paramour in the New House Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Keeping a Paramour in the New House Shen Qinghe sighed with relief and thought to herself that there was indeed hope for this child.


    But where could she find men¡¯s clothing at a moment¡¯s notice? S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After pondering for a moment, she left the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and went to the Ready-made Clothing Shop to buy several sets of men¡¯s clothing according to Dongfang Wuya¡¯s measurements.


    Of course, the robes were in the host¡¯s¡ªMr. Wuya¡¯s¡ªfavorite color, red.


    Having no silver on her, she pawned a hairpin for cash. Just then, Xiao Chen¡¯s voice came from behind her, ¡°Why are you buying men¡¯s clothing? Could it be that, in order to get back at Changsheng, you¡¯ve taken up with some rogue?¡±


    He approached her, and upon seeing several kiss marks on Shen Qinghe¡¯s fair neck, his mind was shaken, and a surge of indescribable anger welled up within him.


    He forcefully grasped Shen Qinghe¡¯s wrist and demanded in a stern voice, ¡°Shen Qinghe, who is your adulterous lover?!¡±


    Shen Qinghe was utterly bewildered, ¡°What nonsense are you spouting?¡±


    Why had Xiao Chen suddenly gone mad? Wasn¡¯t he supposed to be enamored with Nan Sheng? Even if she did have a lover, it was none of his business. Why was he getting angry?


    Xiao Chen rudely ripped open Shen Qinghe¡¯s clothing at the collar to reveal the ambiguous marks on her neck, ¡°Who left these kiss marks on your neck?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was startled and suddenly remembered how Dongfang Wuya had bitten and nibbled at her neck earlier; she hadn¡¯t thought he would leave marks.


    At a loss for words, and seeing the astonished looks on the faces of the shop¡¯s customers and the shopkeeper, she mustered her courage and argued, ¡°It¡¯s, it¡¯s from bug bites.¡±


    She adjusted her collar and was eager to leave the Ready-made Clothing Shop.


    Xiao Chen blocked her way again, ¡°Do you think I can¡¯t tell the difference between bug bites and kiss marks? Tell me clearly, who is your lover?!¡±


    Xiao Chen¡¯s tone, as if he had caught a cheater, made her both want to laugh and cry. She sneered with a hooked lip, ¡°I have nothing to do with you, and whoever I¡¯m with is none of your business either. You¡¯d better think about how to snatch Nan Sheng back from Changsheng¡ªthat would be more productive.¡±


    After speaking, she pushed past Xiao Chen and didn¡¯t look back as she walked away.


    Only then did Xiao Chen realize he had lost his composure.


    Indeed, the one he loved was Nan Sheng, whom he had fallen for at first sight. Shen Qinghe was nothing more than a childhood friend he had grown up with.


    The person he truly loved was Nan Sheng, and Shen Qinghe was already married to Yan Changsheng. Even if Shen Qinghe had a lover, it would only mean that she was betraying Yan Changsheng. Why should he be angry?!


    Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t take the encounter with Xiao Chen to heart; she hurried back to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, to her bridal chamber. Upon seeing Dongfang Wuya obediently lying on the marriage bed, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    She had been afraid that Dongfang Wuya would roam around naked. Even though this was the Illusory Realm and he was only a Sword Spirit now, she didn¡¯t want others to see his body exposed.


    After all, he was such a proud man, a person of high status. She couldn¡¯t let Dongfang Wuya be taken advantage of in the Illusory Realm.


    ¡°I¡¯ve bought the clothing; you should put it on first,¡± Shen Qinghe insisted, as she couldn¡¯t help but treat him well, remembering that this man before her was Dongfang Wuya, who had once saved her life.


    Wuya, however, crawled out of the quilt, revealing his bare body and startling Shen Qinghe, who closed her eyes, ¡°You mustn¡¯t let others see you naked; it¡¯s very inappropriate behavior!¡±


    Wuya didn¡¯t care about any of that and stood in front of Shen Qinghe, saying with a pitiful voice, ¡°I don¡¯t know how to dress; help me, Master!¡±


    Feeling the man¡¯s hot breath close at hand, Shen Qinghe averted her gaze and asserted her authority as the master, ¡°Since you¡¯ve already transformed, you should take care of yourself! Dress yourself, or I won¡¯t keep you.¡±


    If they were to leave the Illusory Realm and Dongfang Wuya knew she had seen his entire naked body, she dreaded to think how he would hold that against her.


    Just the thought of it was distressing!


    ¡°If the master won¡¯t dress me, then I¡¯ll strip the master¡¯s clothes too!¡± Wuya¡¯s gaze burned into Shen Qinghe.


    He felt that the master¡¯s body must be more beautiful than his, and he wanted to see!


    Shen Qinghe bit her silvery teeth and silently cursed a streak, unable to deny that even before his transformation, Dongfang Wuya knew exactly where her weakness lay.


    Why was she threatened successfully by a lascivious sword? Simply because her skin was not as thick as Dongfang Wuya¡¯s.


    Resigned to her fate, she took the clothes and began to dress him, her gaze properly fixed above his neck. However, as she helped him dress, he kept touching her face and occasionally pinched her nose. It then got progressively indecent¡ªhe even touched her lips.


    Unable to tolerate it any longer, she slapped his hand away: ¡°Don¡¯t touch me like that!¡±


    Dongfang Wuya watched her soft, rosy cheeks with fascination: ¡°The master¡¯s face is so smooth, and her lips so soft; they look very tasty!¡±


    By now, Shen Qinghe was no longer surprised by the startling things Dongfang Wuya would say.


    After all, once she left this Illusory Realm, she wouldn¡¯t be the one feeling awkward.


    It took her a full quarter hour to finally get Dongfang Wuya dressed, leaving her sweating from the effort.


    Afterward, she asked Dongfang Wuya to carry the two unconscious maids inside, but he called them dirty and refused to touch them.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s only thought was to retort with a ¡°Haha.¡± Aside from becoming lascivious, his temperament was indeed much like Mr. Wuya¡¯s.


    She had no choice but to move the two maids inside herself.


    The sensible thing would have been to wake the maids up, but considering Dongfang Wuya, the man in her room, if the maids saw him, it could cause an uproar in the entire City Lord¡¯s Mansion.


    As a compromise, she decided to let the two maids continue sleeping.


    No sooner had she moved the maids than someone burst into the bridal chamber¡ªit was Xiao Chen.


    Upon seeing Dongfang Wuya dressed in red, Xiao Chen¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Even as a man who considered himself one in ten thousand in looks, he had to admit that the man before him was incredibly handsome.


    No wonder Shen Qinghe made Yan Changsheng a cuckold. Could it be because of this man¡¯s ascent by means of his beauty?


    ¡°Shen Qinghe, you really are something, harboring an adulterer in your bridal chamber!¡± Xiao Chen said through gritted teeth.


    Shen Qinghe thought Xiao Chen was simply upset on behalf of his good friend Yan Changsheng. She hadn¡¯t obtained the Snow Bone Grass yet and didn¡¯t want to fall out with Yan Changsheng at this point, so she explained, ¡°This is Wuya.¡±


    Xiao Chen was taken aback, and quickly coming to grips with the revelation, asked in disbelief, ¡°He¡¯s your Wuya Sword?!¡±


    The Wuya Sword was a divine sword, known for its spirit in the past, but he had never imagined that a divine sword could transform, and into such a stunningly handsome man at that.


    It was inconceivable.


    Wuya disliked the attention Shen Qinghe gave to others. He naturally hugged her from behind, resting his head against her neck: ¡°Master, don¡¯t bother with him. I don¡¯t like him!¡±


    Xiao Chen became angry at this sight: ¡°Let go of Shen Qinghe, you broken sword!¡±


    Shen Qinghe, always protective, was displeased by the remark: ¡°Who are you calling a broken sword?¡±


    Xiao Chen was so angry he practically smoked: ¡°Can¡¯t you see he¡¯s being improper with you?¡±


    As he spoke, he moved to snatch Shen Qinghe away from Wuya, but before he could even touch the hem of her garment, Wuya had already vanished with Shen Qinghe right before his eyes.

 Chapter 72 - 72 72 Shen Qinghe Give Me a Kiss

    ?Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Shen Qinghe, Give Me a Kiss Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Shen Qinghe, Give Me a Kiss Xiao Chen considered himself to be highly skilled in martial arts and possessed extraordinary inner strength. Among his peers, except for Yan Changsheng, he really didn¡¯t take anyone else seriously.


    The disappearance of the Wuya Sword Spirit in a flash was a spell, right?


    Shen Qinghe was a cultivator, so she wasn¡¯t surprised by Dongfang Wuya¡¯s skill. Having such a master as one of her own, she instantly made a decision.


    She softly said to Dongfang Wuya, ¡°Let¡¯s go find Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like you seeing Yan Changsheng.¡± In truth, Dongfang Wuya rejected anyone who approached Shen Qinghe. He felt that his master was his possession.


    Shen Qinghe tried to reason with Dongfang Wuya, ¡°I want to see Yan Changsheng to make a trade. Only if the trade with him is successful can I leave this place as soon as possible and regain my freedom.¡±


    Wuya¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he had no further objections.


    Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng never expected Shen Qinghe to appear again so soon. Yan Changsheng felt a bit guilty for hurting Shen Qinghe yesterday, but now he was annoyed by her persistent involvement.


    He said with an unpleasant expression, ¡°What are you doing here again?!¡±


    Nan Sheng, even more exaggeratedly, hid behind Yan Changsheng and stared at Shen Qinghe nervously, as if Shen Qinghe would devour her.


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t be bothered with Nan Sheng¡¯s affected behaviour. She found a seat and sat down calmly, her lips parting indifferently, ¡°I¡¯m here to make a trade with you. I know you and Nan Sheng are in love, and that our marriage was due to pressure from our elders. Nan Sheng being your beloved, I suppose you don¡¯t wish to see her continue suffering without proper status. I¡¯m here to clear the way for Nan Sheng to become the Young City Lord¡¯s Wife. However, I have a condition. If you agree, I will voluntarily step down!¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes brightened, ¡°Really?¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s lips curved in a half-smile, ¡°Now it all depends on the Young City Lord¡¯s sincerity. As long as the Young City Lord hands over the Snow Bone Grass to me, I will voluntarily step down so you lovers can finally be together.¡±


    Yan Changsheng hadn¡¯t expected Shen Qinghe to offer to step down voluntarily; the entire Snow Bone City knew of Shen Qinghe¡¯s admiration for him. Qinghe had not easily married him, so why would she willingly step down?


    But the Snow Bone Grass was an Immortal Herb. It was only with great difficulty that he had acquired a sprig, rumored to offer a chance at cultivation to mere mortals. He had been nurturing it carefully for years, and just when the Immortal Herb was about to bloom, how could he willingly hand it over to Shen Qinghe?


    He had intended to give the Snow Bone Grass to Nan Sheng, so how could he bear giving it to Shen Qinghe.


    Did Shen Qinghe know the importance of this herb to him, and was she deliberately giving him such a difficult choice?


    ¡°Pick another condition!¡± Yan Changsheng replied in a heavy tone.


    Nan Sheng was stunned; she thought that given Yan Changsheng¡¯s love for her, he would agree to Shen Qinghe¡¯s demand without hesitation.


    Shen Qinghe also knew of the importance of the Snow Bone Grass and was not surprised by Yan Changsheng¡¯s response.


    ¡°I thought, just a herb, how could it be more important than Nan Sheng in your heart. It seems you don¡¯t love Nan Sheng that much after all.¡± Shen Qinghe deliberately provoked him.


    She believed Nan Sheng couldn¡¯t withstand such a provocation. Nan Sheng was too proud to accept being less valued than a plant.


    As expected, upon hearing this, Nan Sheng immediately turned to Yan Changsheng and asked, ¡°Am I less important to Brother Changsheng than a sprig of Snow Bone Grass?¡±


    Yan Changsheng knew Nan Sheng didn¡¯t understand the importance of the Snow Bone Grass and whispered, ¡°You don¡¯t understand, there¡¯s only one Snow Bone Grass in the world, and it¡¯s very important¡­¡±


    ¡°But is it more important than me?¡± Nan Sheng looked at Yan Changsheng in disbelief.


    ¡°I was planning to give it to you. Mortals have a chance to cultivate immortality after taking it!¡± Yan Changsheng blurted out, afraid Nan Sheng might misunderstand.


    Nan Sheng was both shocked and delighted, ¡°Really?!¡±


    Yan Changsheng looked at Nan Sheng with affection, ¡°Of course, I was thinking that when it is ready, we would take it together.¡±


    Shen Qinghe, however, was not surprised that Yan Changsheng wanted to give the Snow Bone Grass to Nan Sheng. She coughed lightly and said, ¡°As far as I know, a stalk of Snow Bone Grass only blooms once and can only be consumed by one person. If the two of you wish to take the Snow Bone Grass together, this Immortal Herb will not be able to exert its magical effects. If one of you becomes immortal while the other remains a mortal, forever separated between two realms, it would be better to leave it to me to help you solve this problem.¡±


    Upon her words, both Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng fell silent.


    ¡°Young City Lord, think over what I¡¯ve said carefully. You mustn¡¯t let a mere Snow Bone Grass turn lovers into resentful partners,¡± Shen Qinghe said, then turned to Nan Sheng, ¡°Nan Sheng, you love the Young City Lord so much, surely you wouldn¡¯t bear to take his beloved Snow Bone Grass all for yourself, leaving him to grow old alone in Snow Bone City, right?¡±


    Nan Sheng, meeting Shen Qinghe¡¯s piercing gaze, was suddenly filled with embarrassed anger, ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. Wherever Brother Changsheng is, I will be there too. We won¡¯t be separated. Don¡¯t you try to sow discord!¡±


    Shen Qinghe smiled inscrutably, ¡°If only you had given me the Snow Bone Grass, I would have willingly ceded the position of Young City Lord¡¯s Wife to you. It seems that for such a dead object as the Snow Bone Grass, you would rather not spend your life beside the Young City Lord as a couple. If that¡¯s the case, then forget it. I will continue to be the Young City Lord¡¯s Wife and won¡¯t disturb your loving relationship any longer. Farewell.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya, who was waiting impatiently outside, happily approached as he saw Shen Qinghe finally emerge.


    ¡°From today on, you¡¯ll watch every move of Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng closely. The day the Snow Bone Grass blooms, that¡¯s when you¡¯ll snatch it away!¡± Shen Qinghe instructed Dongfang Wuya in a low voice.


    ¡°I want to be with you,¡± Wuya said plaintively as he wrapped his arms around Shen Qinghe¡¯s slender waist.


    He found the girl¡¯s waist delicate and soft, an excellent sensation, and couldn¡¯t help but pinch it over and over again.


    Shen Qinghe forcefully moved his wandering hand away, ¡°Only if I get the Snow Bone Grass will I be able to leave the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Wuya, be obedient, I¡¯m counting on you now.¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll snatch the Snow Bone Grass now for my master,¡± Wuya thought the situation was easy to handle.


    ¡°That won¡¯t do, the Snow Bone Grass hasn¡¯t bloomed yet. If we snatch it now, it won¡¯t unleash its power. Only when it blooms can I take it. Just keep a close eye on Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng, and when the Snow Bone Grass blooms, you¡¯ll snatch it,¡± Shen Qinghe swatted away Dongfang Wuya¡¯s hand that was once again sneaking towards her waist.


    Having Dongfang Wuya keep an eye on Yan Changsheng served two purposes: one was for the Snow Bone Grass, and the other was to keep Wuya at bay so that she wouldn¡¯t get too intimate with him in the Illusory Realm, leading to awkward encounters upon their return to reality. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Dongfang Wuya was about to agree, but then he remembered how his master had negotiated with Yan Changsheng before and mimicked him, ¡°Shen Qinghe, give me a kiss first, and then I¡¯ll agree to your request.¡±


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    Wuya leaned in close to Shen Qinghe, pointing at his own sensually red lips, ¡°Kiss me like Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng do.¡±


    Shen Qinghe: ¡­


    How had Dongfang Wuya become like this in the Illusory Realm?


    Would he want to kill her if she really kissed him once they were out of the Illusory Realm?


    ¡ª¡ª


    Haha, Daqian hadn¡¯t expected that this would turn out to be a New Year¡¯s kiss. It felt quite coincidental.

 Chapter 73 - 73 73 A Very Sweet Kiss

    ?Chapter 73: Chapter 73: A Very Sweet Kiss! Chapter 73: Chapter 73: A Very Sweet Kiss! Dongfang Wuya saw Shen Qinghe with a look of utter despondence and his face fell in aggrievement, ¡°Can¡¯t you kiss me? If I have to watch over the Snow Bone Grass, I can¡¯t be by your side all the time. Can¡¯t you give me a little sweetness to taste, as compensation for me?¡±


    Shen Qinghe tried to reason with him, ¡°No, it¡¯s not possible. You and I aren¡¯t that kind of relationship. You are the Sword Spirit, and I am your master. We are not like Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng¡­¡±


    ¡°How is it not the same? Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng like each other, and you and I like each other too. Don¡¯t think that just because I¡¯m a Sword Spirit, I don¡¯t understand anything.¡± Wuya impatiently listened to Shen Qinghe¡¯s sophistry.


    ¡°But their relationship is that of a man and a woman, whereas ours is master and servant, naturally it¡¯s not the same!¡± Shen Qinghe explained feebly.


    ¡°I am a man, you are a woman, where is it not the same?¡± Wuya said, even attempting to remove his pants, wanting to prove to Shen Qinghe that he really was male.


    Shen Qinghe hurriedly stopped his madness, ¡°If you really take them off, and someone sees you exposed, you will be laughed at. Come back with me first, then I¡¯ll explain slowly.¡±


    Xiao Chen stood not far away, watching Shen Qinghe and Dongfang Wuya fumble around without restraint.


    One who doesn¡¯t stay at home, the other just transformed from a Sword Spirit, both mingling together; has Shen Qinghe gone crazy wanting a man?


    If she wanted to take revenge on Yan Changsheng, why not find him?


    As this thought struck him, he felt he might be the one going crazy. After all, the one he liked was Nan Sheng. Why should he become Shen Qinghe¡¯s adulterous lover? S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    There, Shen Qinghe brought Dongfang Wuya into the bridal chamber. She had intended to reason with him, but Dongfang Wuya suddenly pounced on her onto the bed.


    Her limbs were firmly pinned by him, and she had no time to dodge, barely managing to land a kiss squarely on him.


    Dongfang Wuya¡¯s kisses lacked technique and were rough; their teeth clashed painfully, making Shen Qinghe gasp in pain.


    Dongfang Wuya kissed for a while before it gradually became more pleasurable, becoming infatuated with Shen Qinghe¡¯s lips, the more he kissed, the more passionate he became¡­


    The unfamiliar touch of the man¡¯s finger pads caused Shen Qinghe¡¯s complexion to change slightly, and with a push, she managed to shove him away.


    Dongfang Wuya wasn¡¯t prepared and was thus pushed aside by Shen Qinghe. His black hair draped over his shoulders, his peach blossom eyes full of grievance, adding a broken beauty to him.


    Shen Qinghe ignored Dongfang Wuya¡¯s attempts at using his charms on her, took the opportunity to distance herself from him, pointed at his nose intending to scold, but then remembered after leaving the Illusory Realm she would be facing Dongfang Wuya and suddenly, her anger subsided.


    She consoled herself that it was just a kiss after all, and besides, this was the Illusory Realm.


    Things in the Illusory Realm shouldn¡¯t be taken seriously. He was simply a newly transformed Sword Spirit, unaware of the ways of the world, why should she hold a grudge against him? She might as well treat it as being nibbled on by a dog.


    After consoling herself with these thoughts, she felt much better.


    ¡°Kiss me again, just one more time.¡± Wuya shrugged off the previous despondency, and in an instant, pinned Shen Qinghe down beneath him once more.


    Shen Qinghe quickly covered her mouth, ¡°Wait until you get the Snow Bone Grass, then kiss!¡±


    By the time he gets the Snow Bone Grass, it was likely they could leave the Illusory Realm, and he would become Dongfang Wuya, naturally, he wouldn¡¯t propose such unreasonable demands anymore.


    ¡°Then, when the time comes, I will undress like Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng to kiss the master, however I wish to kiss!¡± Dongfang Wuya was bursting with enthusiasm, seizing the opportunity to make more demands.


    He had figured it out; Shen Qinghe needed him, so no matter how unreasonable his demands, she would agree.


    Shen Qinghe looked at Dongfang Wuya with complex emotions swirling in her gaze, wondering how this person could be so different from the aloof character of Mr. Wuya?


    Last time, she should not have taken this sword to see Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng. One look was all it took for him to memorize it, even setting his sights on her.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t agree, I won¡¯t watch over Yan Changsheng or go after the Snow Bone Grass!¡± Dongfang Wuya felt nothing wrong with threatening Shen Qinghe, nor did he have any self-awareness of being a Sword Spirit.


    Shen Qinghe took a deep breath to calm the anger in her heart before speaking in a placating tone, ¡°I am your master, you are just the Sword Spirit. You can¡¯t threaten your own master, this is not right¡­¡±


    She went on with a jumbled lecture, but Wuya held firm to his view, ¡°If you don¡¯t agree to undress and let me kiss you, I won¡¯t go after the Snow Bone Grass. You decide!¡±


    Shen Qinghe wanted to curse in anger, but facing Dongfang Wuya¡¯s face, she eventually decided to pursue a softer approach, ¡°Fine, when you get the Snow Bone Grass, you can do whatever you want.¡±


    But Dongfang Wuya was someone who was never satisfied; he actually pointed at his own thin lips, ¡°You have to kiss me first, give me motivation, then I will have the energy to run errands for you!¡±

 Chapter 74 - 74 73 A Very Sweet Kiss_2

    ?Chapter 74: Chapter 73: A Very Sweet Kiss!_2 Chapter 74: Chapter 73: A Very Sweet Kiss!_2 Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but laugh out of frustration.


    Just a Sword Spirit, and yet so sly. Clearly having just transformed and not yet Awakened Wisdom, but he sure knows how to take an inch and ask for a mile.


    This Wuya Sword is nothing like Dongfang Wuya in temperament, could it be that it¡¯s not Dongfang Wuya?


    ¡°Hurry up and kiss me, or else I won¡¯t go fetch the Snow Bone Grass,¡± Wuya said as Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t move, bringing his face close to hers, ¡°Be gentle when you kiss me.¡±


    Shen Qinghe coldly watched Dongfang Wuya, secretly thinking about how clumsy he had been when he kissed her earlier, and yet he had the nerve to ask her to be gentle?


    Seeing that the girl remained unmoved, Dongfang Wuya tempted her with a benefit, ¡°Shen Qinghe, don¡¯t you want the Snow Bone Grass anymore? If it ends up in Nan Sheng¡¯s hands and she consumes it, you will have missed the Snow Bone Grass. Are you willing to let Nan Sheng snatch it from you?¡±


    Shen Qinghe found Dongfang Wuya¡¯s mouth truly annoying; she leaned forward and kissed his incessant lips.


    She didn¡¯t know how to kiss, so she just winged it, treating him like a Sword without feelings.


    Wuya found the girl¡¯s lips fragrant, sweet, and soft, and he kissed her back passionately, refusing to let go of her lips.


    The kiss lasted intermittently for half an hour, and when Shen Qinghe saw no sign of Wuya stopping, she simply pushed him away.


    This time, Wuya didn¡¯t go back on his word, and he left satisfied. He thought about waiting for the Snow Bone Grass to bloom, then presenting it to Shen Qinghe to win her favor. Then he could spoil Shen Qinghe like how Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng cuddled in bed¡­


    Shen Qinghe finally managed to send the persistent nuisance Dongfang Wuya away. Before she could even catch her breath, someone else barged into the bridal chamber¡ªit was Xiao Chen.


    ¡°Is there a problem?¡± After enduring Dongfang Wuya¡¯s shameless entanglements, seeing Xiao Chen burst into her bridal chamber, she found it surprisingly bearable.


    Xiao Chen stared at Shen Qinghe¡¯s swollen lips and demanded, ¡°What were you and the Wuya Sword doing in the room just now?!¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the Wuya Sword was a Sword Spirit, he wouldn¡¯t have waited for Wuya to leave before coming in to find out what happened.


    ¡°You and I have no involvement with each other. Why should I tell you what I did?¡± Shen Qinghe felt bewildered. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Hehe, Daqian has brought everyone our first kiss with little fairy and goose as a New Year¡¯s greeting. I wish all the little fairies a mighty Dragon Year filled with great luck, robust health, academic progress, smooth-sailing love, and successful careers. And I wish everyone a prosperous Dragon Year with all your wishes coming true! Seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s despondent face, Dongfang Wuya sullenly pleaded, ¡°Can¡¯t you just kiss me? If I have to watch over the Snow Bone Grass, I can¡¯t be by your side all the time. Can¡¯t you give me a little sweetness to taste, a compensation for me?¡±


    Shen Qinghe attempted to reason with him, ¡°That¡¯s not acceptable, you and I don¡¯t have that kind of relationship. You¡¯re a Sword Spirit, and I¡¯m your master; our relationship isn¡¯t like Yan Changsheng¡¯s and Nan Sheng¡¯s¡­¡±


    ¡°How is it different? Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng like each other, and you and I like each other too. Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t understand anything just because I¡¯m a Sword Spirit,¡± Wuya said, losing patience with Shen Qinghe¡¯s excuses.


    ¡°But their liking is between a man and a woman. You and I are master and servant; it¡¯s clearly different from theirs!¡± Shen Qinghe felt helpless in her explanation.


    ¡°I am a man, and you¡¯re a woman. What¡¯s different?¡± Wuya said and even tried to take off his trousers to prove to Shen Qinghe that he indeed was a man.


    Shen Qinghe hurriedly stopped his madness, ¡°If you really strip, and someone sees your naked body, you¡¯ll be laughed at. Come back with me, and I¡¯ll explain slowly.¡±


    Xiao Chen stood not far away, watching Shen Qinghe and Dongfang Wuya tussle shamelessly without any limits.


    One a married woman, and the other a newly transformed Sword Spirit, they could even cavort together so recklessly. Had Shen Qinghe gone mad with desire for a man?


    If she wanted to get back at Yan Changsheng, couldn¡¯t she have just sought him out?


    This thought flashed through his mind, and he felt like he might be going insane. After all, his affections were for Nan Sheng. Why should he become Shen Qinghe¡¯s adulterous lover?


    Meanwhile, Shen Qinghe brought Dongfang Wuya into the bridal chamber intending to reason with him, but Dongfang Wuya suddenly pounced on her onto the bed.


    Her limbs were firmly pinned by him, leaving her no chance to dodge, and she was kissed squarely.


    Dongfang Wuya¡¯s kisses lacked technique and were rough; their teeth clashing together painfully made Shen Qinghe gasp.


    Dongfang Wuya kissed her for a while before slowly finding a rhythm, making the kiss rather enjoyable. He nibbled and bit on Shen Qinghe¡¯s lips, his kisses growing more impassioned, and his hands roamed improperly under Shen Qinghe¡¯s skirt¡­

 Chapter 75 - 75 73 A Very Sweet Kiss_3

    ?Chapter 75: Chapter 73: A Very Sweet Kiss!_3 Chapter 75: Chapter 73: A Very Sweet Kiss!_3 The unfamiliar touch of the man¡¯s fingertips caused Shen Qinghe¡¯s complexion to shift slightly, and with one effort, she pushed him away.


    Caught off guard, Dongfang Wuya was pushed aside by Shen Qinghe, his ink-black hair cascading over his shoulders, and his peach blossom eyes filled with grievance, exuding a kind of shattered beauty.


    Shen Qinghe ignored the beautifying tricks Dongfang Wuya was using on her. She took the opportunity to distance herself from him, pointing at his nose, gearing up to scold him, but then she remembered that once she left the Illusory Realm, she would face the real Dongfang Wuya and suddenly quelled her anger.


    She consoled herself that it was just a kiss after all, and it was in the Illusory Realm.


    What happened in the Illusory Realm couldn¡¯t be taken seriously. He was just a newly transformed Sword Spirit who hadn¡¯t awakened wisdom. Why should she bicker with him? She might as well consider it a dog bite.


    Having reassured herself, she felt relieved. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Kiss me again, I think your lips are very sweet.¡± Wuya shook off his previous dejection, and in an instant, pinned Shen Qinghe underneath him again.


    Shen Qinghe hastily covered her mouth, ¡°Wait until you get the Snow Bone Grass before kissing!¡±


    By then, if he obtained the Snow Bone Grass, they could probably leave the Illusory Realm. Once he became Dongfang Wuya, he naturally wouldn¡¯t make such unreasonable requests.


    ¡°Then, I want to be like Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng, taking off my clothes to kiss my master, kiss however I want!¡± Dongfang Wuya suggested eagerly, seizing the chance to demand more.


    He realized that Shen Qinghe needed him, so no matter how many demands he made, she would agree.


    Shen Qinghe looked at Dongfang Wuya with complex emotions, pondering how this person could be so different from Mr. Wuya¡¯s cold demeanor?


    Last time, she shouldn¡¯t have brought this sword around Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng. A mere glance, and he memorized it, even daring to set his sights on her.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t agree, I won¡¯t monitor Yan Changsheng, nor will I fight for the Snow Bone Grass!¡± Dongfang Wuya didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with threatening Shen Qinghe, nor did he possess any self-awareness as a Sword Spirit.


    Shen Qinghe took a deep breath, calmed the anger in her heart, and spoke in a soft voice: ¡°I am your master, and you are just a Sword Spirit. You can¡¯t threaten your own master, that¡¯s not right¡­¡±


    She lectured him at length, but Wuya remained stubborn: ¡°If you don¡¯t agree to strip and let me kiss you, I won¡¯t fight for the Snow Bone Grass. Make your choice!¡±


    Shen Qinghe really wanted to curse, but facing Dongfang Wuya¡¯s face, she finally decided to adopt a more gentle strategy: ¡°Fine, when you get the Snow Bone Grass, do as you please.¡±


    Who knew that Dongfang Wuya was insatiable? He actually pointed to his own thin lips, ¡°Kiss me first as a form of encouragement, then I¡¯ll have the energy to run errands for you!¡±


    Shen Qinghe nearly laughed out loud in frustration.


    Just a Sword Spirit, and yet so scheming. He had just transformed and seemed to have not awakened wisdom, but he knew very well how to push his advantage.


    This Wuya Sword had a personality that was poles apart from Dongfang Wuya¡¯s. Could it be that he was not Dongfang Wuya?


    ¡°Come on, kiss me. If you don¡¯t, I won¡¯t fight for the Snow Bone Grass.¡± Seeing Shen Qinghe unmoved, Wuya brought his face close to hers, ¡°Be gentle.¡±


    Shen Qinghe looked at Dongfang Wuya coldly, recalling how clumsily he had kissed her earlier, yet he had the audacity to ask her to be gentle?


    Seeing the girl unmoved, Dongfang Wuya tempted her with benefits: ¡°Shen Qinghe, don¡¯t you want the Snow Bone Grass anymore? If the Snow Bone Grass falls into Nan Sheng¡¯s hands and she consumes it, will you be content to let Nan Sheng take it away?¡±


    Shen Qinghe found Dongfang Wuya¡¯s mouth intolerable. She leaned forward and kissed his incessantly babbling mouth.


    She didn¡¯t know how to kiss, so she just went with it, treating him as an emotionless sword.


    Wuya found the girl¡¯s lips fragrant, sweet, and soft. He kissed her back, intoxicated, sucking on her lips without letting go.


    The kiss lasted intermittently for a good half-quarter of an hour. Seeing that Wuya showed no sign of stopping, Shen Qinghe simply pushed him away.


    This time, Wuya did not renege, but left contentedly. He thought about obtaining the flowering Snow Bone Grass to present to Shen Qinghe, to win her favor. Then, he could cuddle and pamper with Shen Qinghe just as Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng did in bed¡­


    Shen Qinghe finally sent away the clingy Dongfang Wuya. Before she could even heave a sigh of relief, suddenly, someone else barged into the bridal chamber ¨C it was Xiao Chen.


    ¡°Is there a problem?¡± After enduring Dongfang Wuya¡¯s unrelenting harassment, seeing Xiao Chen barge into her bridal chamber seemed almost acceptable.


    Xiao Chen stared intently at Shen Qinghe¡¯s swollen lips: ¡°What were you and Wuya Sword doing in the room earlier?!¡±


    If not for the fact that he was concerned about the Wuya Sword being a Sword Spirit, he wouldn¡¯t have waited for Wuya Sword to leave before coming to check.


    ¡°You and I have no connection whatsoever. Why do I need to tell you what I do?¡± Shen Qinghe felt it was ridiculous.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Hehe, Daqian brings the first kiss of Goose and his female companion to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Wishing all the little fairies a vigorous and prosperous Dragon Year, with good fortune, health, academic progress, smooth love, and successful careers. And may everyone make a fortune in the Dragon Year and have all your dreams come true!!

 Chapter 76 - 76 74 Vows of Eternal Love End in Vain

    ?Chapter 76: Chapter 74: Vows of Eternal Love End in Vain Chapter 76: Chapter 74: Vows of Eternal Love End in Vain Xiao Chen glared at Shen Qinghe¡¯s lips, ¡°Even if you don¡¯t say it, I know you¡¯ve been fooling around with the Wuya Sword behind Brother Changsheng¡¯s back. Shen Qinghe, how desperately do you need a man that you won¡¯t even let go of a Sword Spirit?¡±


    Why could she kiss a Sword Spirit, but not him?


    The thought flashed through his mind, and suddenly, he realized he was actually jealous of a Sword Spirit.


    He was clearly in love with Nan Sheng, so why did he feel possessive over Shen Qinghe?


    ¡°You can think whatever you want, you may leave now,¡± Shen Qinghe dismissed, assuming Xiao Chen was just taking up for Yan Changsheng.


    She and Yan Changsheng were going to divorce sooner or later¡­


    No, that¡¯s not right, this is just an Illusory Realm. Aside from the Snow Bone Grass, everything else here is an illusion, including the people and events, and of course, the Wuya Sword. She wouldn¡¯t get carried away.


    ¡°Since you can kiss a Sword Spirit, you surely wouldn¡¯t mind kissing me,¡± Xiao Chen said, approaching Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe, unable to contend with the Wuya Sword Spirit and without Cultivation Base, still had her swordsmanship. Seeing Xiao Chen closing in, she drew her sword to confront him, ¡°Xiao Chen, I know you like Nan Sheng. If you have the courage, go fight with Yan Changsheng for her. Don¡¯t try to make your presence felt around me; I don¡¯t owe you anything!¡±


    She was certain Xiao Chen liked Nan Sheng and sure that even within this Illusory Realm, there wouldn¡¯t be any emotional entanglement between them.


    Xiao Chen looked at Shen Qinghe coldly, ¡°You are no match for me!¡±


    She was willing to kiss a Sword Spirit but not keen on kissing him. Was he really inferior to a lifeless Sword Spirit?


    Shen Qinghe did not bother with idle talk and attacked with her sword.


    Initially, he believed that Dongfang Wuya had already transformed, and the Wuya Sword no longer possessed the Spiritual Energy it used to. Perhaps it was due to Dongfang Wuya¡¯s Divine Sense on the sword, but the Wuya Sword¡¯s Sword Qi was like a rainbow. Coupled with her exceptional swordsmanship, she forced Xiao Chen into a retreat from the start.


    Xiao Chen was taken aback.


    Shen Qinghe indeed had learned her Swordsmanship from Shen Zhuo, but with her insufficient Inner Strength, she couldn¡¯t normally bring out the unique prowess of the Shen Family Sword.


    However, today, Shen Qinghe¡¯s Sword Qi was overwhelming. Even with his profound Inner Strength, the fierce Sword Qi prevented him from getting close to her.


    Several dozen exchanges later, he hadn¡¯t gained the slightest advantage against her, a sign he had never experienced before. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Qinghe had noticed this as well.


    Previously, she had been unable to fight back against Yan Changsheng¡¯s attacks, but now the Wuya Sword was incredibly domineering; even a powerful expert like Xiao Chen was at a loss. This thrilled her.


    For the first time, she thought that this Illusory Realm wasn¡¯t so bad. Here she was no longer the weaker party and could fight Xiao Chen to a draw.


    Xiao Chen had obviously noticed too. After feinting and retreating a few steps, he said, ¡°Qinghe, we¡¯re friends, not enemies. We should calmly sit down and have a proper talk.¡±


    Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t feel like she had anything to discuss with Xiao Chen.


    ¡°You¡¯re just upset that Changsheng left you on the wedding night to be with Nan Sheng, which is why you mixed up with the Sword Spirit. How about this, you be with me, and I¡¯ll help you slap Changsheng¡¯s face. How does that sound?¡± Xiao Chen thought it was a good idea.


    ¡°Not good at all.¡± Shen Qinghe wielded her sword at Xiao Chen, ¡°Get out!¡±


    Seeing Shen Qinghe act so aggressively, Xiao Chen was very displeased. He wanted to persuade her, but she thrust her sword at his vital spots.


    With no choice, he dodged left and right, until he inadvertently found himself outside the bridal chamber.


    Xiao Chen stood still for a moment, then suddenly felt his behavior was ridiculous. He should be snatching Nan Sheng from Changsheng¡¯s hands, not entangling himself with Shen Qinghe here.


    Upon learning about the use of Snow Bone Grass, Nan Sheng developed a strong interest in it.


    She pestered Yan Changsheng to let her see the Snow Bone Grass. Although Yan Changsheng was very indulgent towards her, the Snow Bone Grass was indeed the most important immortal herb in his possession.


    After being reminded by Shen Qinghe, he suddenly remembered that there was only one Snow Bone Grass plant, and if he and Nan Sheng wanted to be together forever, it would be better to give it to Shen Qinghe.


    Once Shen Qinghe volunteered to leave, he would be able to marry Nan Sheng and bring her home.


    Seeing that Yan Changsheng remained silent, Nan Sheng¡¯s pretty face fell, ¡°Brother Changsheng said he loves me, yet he won¡¯t even let me see the Snow Bone Grass. Is Brother Changsheng worried I will monopolize it?¡±


    ¡°How about I give the Snow Bone Grass to Qinghe? That way she would step aside, and I could officially marry you and give you a rightful status,¡± Yan Changsheng said, his eyes burning with intensity as he looked at Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng was shocked by his words and blurted out, ¡°I disagree! Why should the Snow Bone Grass that Brother Changsheng has painstakingly nurtured be given to someone else? Such a treasure should only be given to me!¡±


    The room fell into a sudden silence, and Nan Sheng knew she had misspoken. Softening her tone, she said, ¡°I just feel that the Snow Bone Grass should not be given to anyone, especially not Shen Qinghe. It¡¯s the fruit of Brother Changsheng¡¯s labor, and it should not be given to others so lightly. You can¡¯t just hand over the Snow Bone Grass because of me.¡±


    Yan Changsheng pondered for a moment before he said, ¡°But there is only one Snow Bone Grass, and it would be better given to Qinghe, after all, I owe her. If she gets the Snow Bone Grass, she would ask to leave, and my debt to her would be repaid, then you and I could be together for our whole lives. Shengsheng, don¡¯t you think this is a perfect solution?¡±


    Nan Sheng was only moved by the Snow Bone Grass. With such beauty, she did not want to grow old after only a few decades. If there was a chance for cultivation, why not seize the opportunity?


    ¡°As long as I can be with Brother Changsheng, I¡¯m happy without any official status,¡± Nan Sheng replied after some deliberation.


    Yan Changsheng embraced Nan Sheng in his arms and the room quieted down.


    Before knowing about the Snow Bone Grass, Nan Sheng had hinted more than once that it would be demeaning for her to be a concubine, she wanted to marry him as his wife.


    After she learned of the existence of the Snow Bone Grass, she said she would be happy to be with him regardless of status.


    So, in Nan Sheng¡¯s heart, the Snow Bone Grass was more important than him as a person.


    Nan Sheng knew she had said something wrong, but she just couldn¡¯t stand the thought of the Snow Bone Grass falling into Shen Qinghe¡¯s hands. The Snow Bone Grass was hers, and she wanted to ascend to immortality.


    She wanted to steer the conversation back to the Snow Bone Grass, but Yan Changsheng kept changing the subject. Eventually, she became angry, ¡°If you give the Snow Bone Grass to Shen Qinghe, then I don¡¯t want you either.¡±


    Yan Changsheng never expected Nan Sheng to be so heartless. He had thought he was overthinking, but now it was clear that he was less important in Nan Sheng¡¯s heart than a plant of Snow Bone Grass.


    He was willing to give up the chance to become Immortal, only wishing to be an ordinary couple with her in the Mortal Realm for decades. In contrast, Nan Sheng would rather have the Snow Bone Grass than marry him as his wife.


    A single Snow Bone Grass plant turned their vows of eternal love into nothing but empty words.


    In the following half-month, Yan Changsheng never went to find Nan Sheng again. Initially, Nan Sheng didn¡¯t care, thinking that Yan Changsheng loved her so much that he would come to her after a few days.


    After half a month passed, she started to get restless and began feigning illness.


    The maid she sent took an hour to return and brought back a doctor, but there was no sign of Yan Changsheng.


    ¡°Speak your mind,¡± Nan Sheng said, seeing the maid¡¯s hesitation.


    ¡°The Young City Lord is in the Young Lady¡¯s room,¡± the maid confessed the truth.


    ¡ª¡ª


    The adorably devoted Wuya Sword is about to go offline, and I kind of don¡¯t want to part with him. Besides, Snow Bone City isn¡¯t just a simple Illusory Realm, haha.

 Chapter 77 - 77 75 Taking the Snow Bone Grass

    ?Chapter 77: Chapter 75: Taking the Snow Bone Grass Chapter 77: Chapter 75: Taking the Snow Bone Grass Nan Sheng panicked, unable to feign illness any longer, and hurriedly rushed to the bridal chamber.


    Shen Qinghe had not expected Yan Changsheng to come looking for her, and the two sat together in silence, feeling awkward.


    It was Shen Qinghe who broke the silence, ¡°I heard that you and Nan Sheng had a falling out, let me guess, she wants the Snow Bone Grass, right? In her heart, the Snow Bone Grass is more important than you.¡±


    Yan Changsheng looked at Shen Qinghe, wanting to object, but he knew it was true.


    ¡°I thought you and Nan Sheng were in love with each other, and I was willing to give up the position of the Young City Lord¡¯s Wife to make you happy. The two of you should be overjoyed, but it seems Nan Sheng doesn¡¯t love you that much. If I were you, I would give me the Snow Bone Grass, and then you and Nan Sheng could live happily for the rest of your lives. Otherwise, one day Nan Sheng will leave you for the Snow Bone Grass.¡± Shen Qinghe made no effort to hide her interest in the Snow Bone Grass.


    Yan Changsheng remained silent for a long while before finally murmuring, ¡°If she really wants the Snow Bone Grass that badly, I will give it to her.¡±


    Shen Qinghe was not at all surprised by Yan Changsheng¡¯s answer.


    She had long witnessed how much Yan Changsheng loved Nan Sheng, so she did not expect him to willingly give her the Snow Bone Grass. She would rather count on Dongfang Wuya to snatch the Snow Bone Grass than on Yan Changsheng.


    She said with a sarcastic smile, ¡°Your love for Nan Sheng moves heaven and earth, but it fails to move Nan Sheng¡¯s heart.¡±


    It was only then that Yan Changsheng suddenly remembered that the woman before him was his new bride, and they had grown up together like childhood sweethearts. His words indeed had been improper.


    ¡°Qinghe, I¡¯m sorry, I can¡¯t help but love Shengsheng, whatever she wants, I will give her¡­¡±


    Before Yan Changsheng could finish speaking, Nan Sheng burst in, angrily demanding, ¡°Brother Changsheng, are you really going to give the Snow Bone Grass to this woman?!¡±


    Her accusation left Yan Changsheng¡¯s face a mix of green and white.


    He caught Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes, filled with scornful laughter, and in a fit of anger and embarrassment, he grabbed Nan Sheng and dragged her out of the bridal chamber.


    Shen Qinghe counted the days; in half a month, the Snow Bone Grass would bloom, and she hoped Dongfang Wuya could successfully acquire it.


    Day after day passed, and Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng argued daily, with the source of their quarrels, of course, being the Snow Bone Grass.


    Nan Sheng thought Yan Changsheng wanted to give the Snow Bone Grass to Shen Qinghe, while Yan Changsheng found that Nan Sheng¡¯s love for him paled in comparison to her love for the Snow Bone Grass.


    For the sake of the Snow Bone Grass, Nan Sheng behaved like a shrew every day, just to get a verbal promise from him.


    Little did she know that he had long decided to give her the Snow Bone Grass, and the only reason he had not announced it was that he wanted to know if there was still a place for him in her heart.


    But as day after day went by, the disappointment piling up in his heart grew, and he even felt that if he really gave the Snow Bone Grass to Shen Qinghe, Nan Sheng would tear him apart with her own hands.


    Because of a single Snow Bone Grass, lovers nearly became enemies, and the person he cherished changed beyond recognition, something Yan Changsheng had never anticipated.


    The next day was the day the Snow Bone Grass was to bloom. Come evening, Nan Sheng took the initiative to come to him and threw herself into his arms, ¡°Brother Changsheng, I¡¯ve been unreasonable lately, I shouldn¡¯t have been angry with you.¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s heart softened, ¡°I am also at fault; I should have talked it out with you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve thought it over, and whoever you want to give the Snow Bone Grass to, then do it. Although I selfishly hope the Snow Bone Grass will stay with Brother Changsheng, if you want to give it to Qinghe, then I will respect your wishes,¡± Nan Sheng flirted with Yan Changsheng subtly, ¡°I just hope to be with Brother Changsheng for a lifetime, just the two of us.¡±


    Yan Changsheng, upon hearing this, felt his heart surge with emotion and hugged Nan Sheng tightly.


    The next day, when Yan Changsheng awoke, Nan Sheng was nowhere to be found on the bed.


    Only after asking did he learn that Nan Sheng had left the Side Courtyard; without giving it much thought, he went to look for her.


    Upon learning that Nan Sheng had gone to his and Shen Qinghe¡¯s wedding Side Courtyard, his brow suddenly twitched.


    As it turned out, his anxiety was well-founded; he had only just arrived at the entrance to the Side Courtyard when he saw Nan Sheng lying in a pool of blood.


    His courage shattered, his voice trembling, ¡°Shengsheng, are you alright?¡±


    Pale-faced, Nan Sheng said in a hoarse voice, ¡°Brother Changsheng, don¡¯t blame Sister Qinghe, it¡¯s¡ªit¡¯s my fault for coming to find Sister Qinghe¡­¡±


    ¡°Was it Qinghe who stabbed you?!¡± Yan Changsheng raged uncontrollably.


    ¡°Sister Qinghe really didn¡¯t do it on purpose, Brother Changsheng¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe had just risen; she had only finished washing up when she saw Yan Changsheng burst in angrily, confronting her, ¡°Why did you stab Shengsheng? If you have a grievance, take it out on me, why hurt her?!¡±


    Shen Qinghe raised an eyebrow lightly, ¡°I haven¡¯t seen her this morning, how could I harm her?¡±


    But she knew that Yan Changsheng would never believe her words; after all, the person he trusted was Nan Sheng. If nothing had gone awry, this was a play directed and acted by Nan Sheng herself.


    ¡°You still dare to argue?!¡± In his extreme fury, Yan Changsheng thrust his sword toward Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe now possessed the enlightened Wuya Sword and was not afraid of Yan Changsheng.


    ¡°If I were to strike Nan Sheng, I would have struck her vital points with one sword!¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s use of self-harm to turn her against Yan Changsheng had indeed achieved its purpose. Today was the day the Snow Bone Grass bloomed, and with this play staged, Yan Changsheng would certainly not give her the Snow Bone Grass, and might even give it to the badly injured Nan Sheng.


    As always, Nan Sheng¡¯s calculations were admirable, a scheme that achieved two goals with one action; even Shen Qinghe had to admire it.


    Fortunately, she had never expected Yan Changsheng to choose her over Nan Sheng. If nothing unexpected had happened, Dongfang Wuya would have obtained the Snow Bone Grass by now, wouldn¡¯t he?


    No matter how Nan Sheng schemed, the Snow Bone Grass would be hers.


    Of course, Yan Changsheng didn¡¯t believe Shen Qinghe¡¯s words, but he was secretly shocked when he faced off against her.


    Shen Qinghe was actually able to defend herself properly against his attacks, and for a moment, he found himself at a loss to deal with her.


    After over a hundred moves in their confrontation, Dongfang Wuya suddenly appeared out of thin air. He transformed into a streak of sword light, stabbing Yan Changsheng and creating a bloody hole before tossing him out of the Side Courtyard.


    Having rid himself of the troublesome presence, Dongfang Wuya immediately wrapped his arms around Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe was only concerned with the Snow Bone Grass and it took some effort to push the man away and ask, ¡°Did you get the Snow Bone Grass?¡±


    ¡°I did, but you haven¡¯t fulfilled your promise yet,¡± Dongfang Wuya said, dissatisfied with Shen Qinghe pushing him away.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°You really got the Snow Bone Grass? Let me see it.¡± Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This time, Dongfang Wuya didn¡¯t play any tricks and promptly took out the Snow Bone Grass.


    Shen Qinghe looked at the Immortal Herb, transparent like ice and snow, palm-sized, finger-length, leafless, with only bare branches from which blossomed a crystal-clear flower. Upon closer inspection, one could see the transparent veins in it, like snowflakes continuously falling within. It was truly magical.


    Merely looking at it, one could feel its supremely pure Spiritual Energy.


    ¡°It¡¯s beautiful,¡± Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but reach out, irresistibly drawn to touch the Snow Bone Grass.


    This was the legendary Snow Bone Grass featured in the books, which Nan Sheng had consumed to advance her Cultivation Base by leaps and bounds. Nan Sheng¡¯s ascension to becoming a leading female Sword Cultivator was largely attributed to this very herb.


    And now, it was right before her. How could she not be excited?

 Chapter 78 - 78 76 The Last Kiss

    ?Chapter 78: Chapter 76: The Last Kiss Chapter 78: Chapter 76: The Last Kiss Dongfang Wuya, however, shifted the Immortal Herbs away from Shen Qinghe¡¯s reaching hand at the last moment, calmly saying, ¡°Qinghe, you haven¡¯t yet fulfilled the promise you made to me, so I can¡¯t give you the Snow Bone Grass!¡±


    Shen Qinghe belatedly realized that the Wuya Sword had become increasingly disrespectful, going so far as to call her by her name directly.


    Her face devoid of expression, she tried to reason with him, ¡°I am still the Young City Lord¡¯s Wife, so I can¡¯t have too close contact with you. Once I have divorced from Yan Changsheng, you can do as you wish. Be good and give me the Snow Bone Grass first.¡±


    This Wuya Sword didn¡¯t seem too bright; surely it would be quite easy to deceive, right?


    Dongfang Wuya appeared to ponder for a while, then finally made up his mind, ¡°Alright, after you have divorced Yan Changsheng, I will give you the Snow Bone Grass.¡±


    Shen Qinghe silently cursed, how could there be such an unadorable sword?


    ¡°I need the Snow Bone Grass for an important use, there¡¯s no time to waste, I urgently need it. Give it to me first. Wuya, I am your master; when a master faces a problem, shouldn¡¯t the Sword Spirit help to solve it?¡± Shen Qinghe coaxed gently and amiably.


    ¡°I followed your command to obtain the Snow Bone Grass, and I have helped solve the problem. You just need to keep your promise to get the Snow Bone Grass. The two aren¡¯t conflicting.¡± Dongfang Wuya gazed intently at Shen Qinghe¡¯s lips.


    The girl¡¯s lips were tender and pink, and the memory of their sweet taste a month ago was still vivid in his mind; how could he possibly spew out the meat that had reached his mouth?


    Without really realizing it, Shen Qinghe took a few steps back and still hoped to communicate with Dongfang Wuya. But no matter what she said, Dongfang Wuya kept repeating the same old tune.


    Kiss him, then get the Snow Bone Grass.


    In other words, money for goods, a hand-to-hand trade, and she was that damned merchandise.


    Inside the room, the two of them were at an impasse, one wanting to bag the Snow Bone Grass without giving anything in return, the other demanding a kiss before parting with the Snow Bone Grass.


    Meanwhile, Nan Sheng thought her plan to turn Shen Qinghe against Yan Changsheng was a success. Unexpectedly, Yan Changsheng suddenly sustained heavy injuries and was thrown out of the Side Courtyard. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Later, someone came to report that the Snow Bone Grass had been stolen by a man in red.


    Upon hearing ¡®man in red,¡¯ Yan Changsheng immediately thought of the stunningly beautiful man who had appeared out of nowhere and easily inflicted serious wounds with a sword shadow.


    The stunningly beautiful man had first appeared as a red blur, which meant¡­ had the red-clad man who was protecting Shen Qinghe stolen the Snow Bone Grass?


    He quickly tended his wounds, then once again led people to surround the Side Courtyard where Shen Qinghe resided.


    Just then, Xiao Chen appeared and reminded him, ¡°While you and Shengsheng were deeply involved, Qinghe was also passionately engaged with her adulterous lover. Do you know who Qinghe¡¯s adulterous lover is?¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s expression darkened slightly, ¡°Do not talk nonsense; Qinghe is not that kind of person.¡±


    ¡°Qinghe¡¯s adulterous lover is her Wuya Sword, which transformed not long ago. That lascivious sword even caused Qinghe¡¯s lips to swell from kissing, I saw it with my own eyes,¡± Xiao Chen asserted confidently.


    Yan Changsheng furrowed his brows, wanting to say it was impossible, but Xiao Chen had no reason to slander Qinghe without cause.


    ¡°I think maybe Qinghe is deliberately taking revenge on you. You left her during your honeymoon, making her the laughingstock of the whole city, so she also decided to give you a cuckold¡¯s cap, turning you into a cowering cuckold. Tsk, such a heavy vengeful heart in a woman!¡± Xiao Chen took pleasure in the misfortune and suddenly suggested to Yan Changsheng, ¡°Since Qinghe is being intimate with other men behind your back, why not divorce her?¡±


    Yan Changsheng looked at Xiao Chen coldly, ¡°Do you have some kind of scheme going on?¡±


    Xiao Chen was not the type to be a warm-hearted person; it couldn¡¯t be that his ultimate goal was Nan Sheng.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s gaze flashed slightly, ¡°I just can¡¯t stand seeing Qinghe making you a cuckold, what scheme could I possibly have?¡±


    He certainly couldn¡¯t tell Yan Changsheng that once Qinghe was brought down, he intended to take over, could he?


    A crowd surrounded the Side Courtyard from the outside; within, Shen Qinghe was quite anxious, still making a desperate struggle, ¡°Wuya, give me the Snow Bone Grass first.¡±


    ¡°You haven¡¯t kissed me yet, so I can¡¯t give you the Snow Bone Grass. Qinghe, you need to keep your word. Don¡¯t think that just because I¡¯m a sword, you can break your promises and get away with it.¡± Dongfang Wuya pointed to his own sensuous thin lips, ¡°A kiss won¡¯t kill you, why are you always making excuses?¡±


    Shen Qinghe silently bit her silver teeth, clearly just a sword, why was it so hard to deceive?


    ¡°To avoid a long night full of dreams,¡± she said resolutely, ¡°I kissed you, and you must give me the Snow Bone Grass, no going back, understand?¡±


    Anyway, this was the last kiss, once out of the Illusory Realm, everything would be over.


    Dongfang Wuya cracked a smile, ¡°You have to take off your clothes to kiss!¡±


    Shen Qinghe thought to herself that this was the Illusory Realm after all, who knows if they would remember anything after leaving it.


    She just had to pretend that it wasn¡¯t really herself in the Illusory Realm or treat it as a dream which, once woken from, naturally wouldn¡¯t leave a trace.


    Having made up her mind, she no longer hesitated, and neatly took off her outer garment, revealing her body clothed only in undergarments.


    Her skin was fair, and even in the dimly lit room, her snowy jade-like skin glowed white.


    Dongfang Wuya stared intently at Shen Qinghe, the body of a young woman was extremely beautiful, with skin and bones as clear and lustrous as ice and jade, seeming to be even more delicate and fair than the Snow Bone Immortal Herb.


    After removing her outer garment, Shen Qinghe kissed Dongfang Wuya.


    She simply told herself she was kissing a sword, and with that thought, she wasn¡¯t too embarrassed.


    But the man¡¯s burning breath made it impossible for her to ignore him, too close for comfort, his long, curling eyelashes quivering with each breath as if fluttering over her heart.


    She closed her eyes, reminding herself that her goal was the Snow Bone Grass.


    However, the man seemed to be intoxicated, using lips and tongue enthusiastically, kissing her breathlessly, without forgetting to strip off her remaining undergarment, and tumbled her onto the bed.


    The moment Dongfang Wuya kissed Shen Qinghe, his mind was shaken, he just felt that the girl¡¯s lips were so soft, fragrant, and sweet that his heart raced uncontrollably.


    He kissed with focus, and later, unsatisfied with just a mere taste, used lips and tongue together, attempting to have a more intimate contact with her.


    Shen Qinghe, on the other hand, was multitasking.


    She had seen Dongfang Wuya conceal the Snow Bone Grass up his sleeve just before, and seizing the moment when he was kissing passionately and infatuated, she took the opportunity to slip the Snow Bone Grass from his sleeve¡­


    It was at this very moment that Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen burst into the bedroom, witnessing this scandalous scene.


    Dongfang Wuya, completely unaware that Shen Qinghe had taken the Snow Bone Grass, purely hated these people for disturbing his pleasure. The moment Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen barged in, he picked up the blanket to cover Shen Qinghe¡¯s body.


    He transformed into a sword and lunged at the two bothersome men. Both Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng were highly skilled in swordsmanship, yet they couldn¡¯t resist Dongfang Wuya¡¯s sword.


    The two of them didn¡¯t even understand what was happening before they were already pierced through the chest by the sword.


    Yan Changsheng fared even worse than Xiao Chen; the site of the injury was precisely where Dongfang Wuya had previously wounded him.


    Dongfang Wuya seemed to particularly dislike Yan Changsheng; after Yan Changsheng fell to the ground, he even stabbed him a few more times in his body.


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t care less about the lives and deaths of Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen; she took advantage of the chaos to swallow the Snow Bone Grass.


    Just as she consumed the Snow Bone Grass, the Illusory Realm cracked like a mirror, and the entire space started to twist and compress rapidly.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Qinghe_Smiling.jpg: The last kiss, just a casual peck.


    Wuya_Ferocious.jpg: Later on, you¡¯ll realize this was just the appetizer.

 Chapter 79 - 79 77 Falling into The Abyss

    ?Chapter 79: Chapter 77: Falling into The Abyss Chapter 79: Chapter 77: Falling into The Abyss Shen Qinghe felt a powerful force engulfing her as she slipped into unconsciousness, and right before everything went dark, she thought she heard Dongfang Wuya¡¯s voice calling out to her with all his might¡­


    When she awoke, she found herself on the mountain top alongside two familiar faces¡ªone was Yan Changsheng and the other was Nan Sheng, but Dongfang Wuya was nowhere to be seen.


    As she regained her consciousness, Nan Sheng also slowly came to.


    Nan Sheng was momentarily disoriented, but she quickly remembered everything that had happened in Snow Bone City. She heard, just before falling unconscious, that the Snow Bone Grass had been stolen by the Wuya Sword, which was Shen Qinghe¡¯s personal sword.


    How could someone like Shen Qinghe, a weakling, possess a personal sword capable of transforming, and moreover, manage to steal the Snow Bone Grass right under her nose?


    Her plan had been flawless; first, to turn Yan Changsheng against Shen Qinghe, making him believe he was stabbed by her.


    Given the severity of her injury, it was very likely that Yan Changsheng would give her the Snow Bone Grass to heal her wounds.


    Everything was under her control, but at the critical moment, that deep-thinking and calculating woman, Shen Qinghe, somehow managed to have Dongfang Wuya steal the Snow Bone Grass.


    She must kill Shen Qinghe, and this was her perfect opportunity!


    Of course, Shen Qinghe was no fool herself. Nan Sheng¡¯s hatred towards her was not a matter of just a day or two. At this moment, the murderous intent in Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes was a clear indication that she harbored the intention to kill her.


    Under normal circumstances, Shen Qinghe did not fear Nan Sheng, especially since she had the Red Lotus Shield Armor to protect her; dealing with Nan Sheng was not a problem at all.


    However, now that she was awake, for some reason she couldn¡¯t move a muscle, and she wondered if this was an aftereffect of taking Snow Bone Grass.


    This place was at the mountain¡¯s peak, with cliffs at the edge, and below the precipice was a dense black fog that covered The Abyss, from which came the indistinguishable roars of unknown beasts.


    Nan Sheng slowly approached Shen Qinghe, who did not want to reveal her immobility. She randomly picked a topic to stall for time, ¡°Changsheng hasn¡¯t woken up yet, aren¡¯t you going to wake him first?¡±


    Nan Sheng glanced at the unconscious Yan Changsheng but continued to stand in front of Shen Qinghe, ¡°Did you steal the Snow Bone Grass?¡±


    Shen Qinghe shook her head, lying without blinking, ¡°Before I passed out, I saw Changsheng with the Snow Bone Grass, he told me he intended to give it to you.¡±


    ¡°You woman, full of trickery, do you think I would believe you?¡± Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes flickered slightly as she imperceptibly moved closer to Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t move an inch. Was she brewing some conspiracy? Or was she contemplating pushing Nan Sheng into The Abyss to feed those unknown beasts?


    There was also another possibility: Shen Qinghe might be bringing up the Snow Bone Grass because she was actually unable to move. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, waking up Changsheng would confirm the truth, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± Shen Qinghe secretly moved her fingers and felt them gradually regaining sensation.


    This meant that if she could just stall for a little longer, she could avoid this disaster.


    It was at this moment, however, that Nan Sheng suddenly grabbed her collar with a cool smile, ¡°Shen Qinghe, you can¡¯t move, can you?¡±


    ¡°Of course not¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe had barely spoken when Nan Sheng dragged her to the edge of the cliff, ¡°You lie with every breath, you think I would believe you? I have long been sick of you, and today is the day you die!¡±


    No sooner had she finished speaking than she kicked Shen Qinghe over the edge.


    In that instant, Shen Qinghe¡¯s fingers gained strength, and in a desperate bid, she grabbed the edge of the cliff, trying to leverage herself back up.


    But in the end, she couldn¡¯t muster enough strength, and with Nan Sheng¡¯s sword thrusting towards her, she reluctantly let go.


    Just as she let go, the previously unconscious Yan Changsheng hurriedly grabbed her hand, trying to pull her up from the edge of the cliff.


    Nan Sheng, of course, was not willing to let her plan of killing Shen Qinghe end prematurely; she swung her sword towards Shen Qinghe¡¯s hand, which was being held by Yan Changsheng¡­


    Shen Qinghe thought grimly that her life was over; Yan Changsheng, fearing that Shen Qinghe would lose her arm, subconsciously released her hand.


    As soon as Yan Changsheng let go, Shen Qinghe¡¯s body fell like a kite with its string cut, plummeting into the abyss.


    Falling at such a rapid speed, she frantically tried to take out the Red Lotus Shield Armor to protect herself, but someone was even faster, grabbing her waist just in time; it was Yan Changsheng.


    From atop the mountain, Nan Sheng¡¯s furious roar could still be heard, ¡°Brother Changsheng, I forbid you to save her¡­¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s intention had been to fly Shen Qinghe back to the top of the mountain, but there was something strange about the Abyss; the further they fell, the weaker his cultivation base became. Despite his best effort to fly upwards, he still couldn¡¯t slow down their descent.


    Their falling speed accelerated, and it was only Shen Qinghe¡¯s quick use of the Red Lotus Shield Armor at the moment of impact that saved them from being smashed to pieces.


    Before they could acclimate to their surroundings, a Mythical Beast with four horns on its head charged towards them.


    Shen Qinghe instinctively reached for the Red Lotus Shield Armor to defend, and a blinding red light flashed before the giant beast¡¯s eyes. The light was so peculiar and intense that it caused the beast¡¯s eyes to burn painfully, bleeding incessantly.


    The Mythical Beast with four horns no longer dared to approach Shen Qinghe and Yan Changsheng, but unwilling to relinquish its prey, it crouched nearby, watching them with covetous eyes, not taking its gaze from the two of them.


    Yan Changsheng tried to wield his sword, only to find that all spiritual energy had left his body. He was deeply alarmed and tried again to access his spiritual energy, but still not a trace was to be found; he was no different from an ordinary person now.


    ¡°Qinghe, I have no spiritual energy left in my body. This Abyss is strange; we must leave this place as soon as possible!¡± Yan Changsheng said gravely, warning her.


    Shen Qinghe was startled; how could she feel that her body was brimming with spiritual energy?


    That¡¯s right, she was different from Yan Changsheng.


    Her method of absorbing spiritual energy was through the protagonist; as long as the protagonist was beside her, her spiritual energy would never be depleted, even in this peculiar Abyss that suppressed a cultivator¡¯s power, she remained filled with spiritual energy.


    Of course, this was also thanks to Yan Changsheng jumping down with her.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s act of saving her puzzled her; the only explanation she could think of was that Yan Changsheng still wanted to snatch the Snow Bone Grass from her.


    ¡°If you are trying to help Nan Sheng steal the Snow Bone Grass, it¡¯s too late; I¡¯ve already consumed it,¡± Shen Qinghe decided to make things clear.


    Yan Changsheng was taken aback, and it took him a while to understand that Shen Qinghe thought he had followed her to help Nan Sheng steal the Snow Bone Grass.


    He felt mixed emotions, but also knew that it was his past actions that had caused Shen Qinghe to be so guarded against him. She must believe that whatever he did, it was always for Nan Sheng, that this time too, he had followed her solely to snatch her Snow Bone Grass.


    Even in the Illusory Realm, despite having married Qinghe, he had not consummated the marriage, and had even spent the wedding night with Nan Sheng in a questionable manner.


    In the Illusory Realm, he had also intended to give the Snow Bone Grass to Nan Sheng.


    Everything he did was for Nan Sheng, and it was Nan Sheng who made him unrecognizable. How could he blame Qinghe for being so defensive against him?


    ¡°I didn¡¯t follow you for the Snow Bone Grass. What Nan Sheng did to you was wrong. You are my Junior Sister; I couldn¡¯t just stand by and watch you be harmed by Nan Sheng without doing anything.¡± Even if Yan Changsheng was reluctant to admit it, he clearly knew that the Nan Sheng he deeply loved harbored evil intent.

 Chapter 80 - 80 78 So Beautiful It Breaks His Heart

    ?Chapter 80: Chapter 78: So Beautiful It Breaks His Heart Chapter 80: Chapter 78: So Beautiful It Breaks His Heart Shen Qinghe was skeptical, ¡°Oh really?¡±


    In the past, Yan Changsheng had helped Nan Sheng steal her secret manual. He was clearly Nan Sheng¡¯s accomplice, and at this moment, she did not believe his words.


    Yan Changsheng also couldn¡¯t forget his past actions, so it was no wonder that Qinghe no longer trusted him.


    ¡°I was wrong to you before,¡± Yan Changsheng finally said hoarsely after a while.


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t be bothered to reply, sensing that this abyss was fraught with danger.


    She pricked up her ears to listen, and soon heard unusual noises, like the sound of many footsteps getting closer.


    However, Yan Changsheng¡¯s hearing was not what it used to be. By the time he sensed something was amiss, they were quickly surrounded by over a hundred four-horned mythical beasts.


    Shen Qinghe faced this massive array with a wry smile.


    No wonder cultivators with low cultivation bases cannot enter the Red Moon Secret Realm to cultivate. The secret realm is truly sinister, anything could happen.


    If she had fallen down alone just now, the spiritual energy in her body wouldn¡¯t have lasted long, and she wouldn¡¯t be able to deal with so many mythical beasts.


    But Yan Changsheng had followed her down, and she had the Red Lotus Shield Armor on hand. Even though her cultivation base was only at the Early Foundation Establishment Stage, her spiritual energy would not be exhausted. She would have to fight to the death no matter what.


    The hundreds of mythical beasts surrounded them without attacking, as if deliberately exerting psychological pressure on Shen Qinghe and Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng and Shen Qinghe stood back to back. He said gravely, ¡°Later on, just take care of yourself, don¡¯t worry about me.¡±


    His life was already one saved by the Master. Having wronged the Master and Qinghe so much in the past, today it wouldn¡¯t be excessive to repay Qinghe with his life.


    Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t speak, her eyes fixed on the mythical beasts, pondering whether to wait for these wild beasts to attack or to take the initiative herself.


    If she attacked first, she might gain a slight advantage. Waiting like this was no solution.


    Just then, all the four-horned beasts suddenly launched an attack at them.


    Shen Qinghe struck back with the Red Lotus Shield Armor the moment the mythical beasts attacked.


    The Red Lotus Shield Armor was an ancient spiritual weapon, the more powerful the user¡¯s cultivation base, the greater its might. If it were in Dongfang Wuya¡¯s hands, its effect would have been several times that of Shen Qinghe¡¯s.


    But even in the hands of Shen Qinghe, a cultivator in the Early Foundation Establishment Stage, its power was still not to be underestimated.


    With one strike from the Red Lotus Shield Armor, several four-horned mythical beasts were severely wounded and fell to the ground.


    The other beasts noticed that Yan Changsheng was easier to deal with than Shen Qinghe, and they all attacked him together.


    Although Yan Changsheng¡¯s swordsmanship was extraordinary, without spiritual energy in his body, his sword movements were sluggish and he was unable to strike the beasts¡¯ vital points. His swordplay slowed under the attack of several beasts, and he was soon struck in the back by one of them, and as he fell to the ground, another beast stepped toward his body.


    At this critical juncture, Shen Qinghe swung the Red Lotus Shield Armor, repelling the attacks of several mythical beasts, and with her short sword, she barely stabbed the beast that was about to step on Yan Changsheng.


    The beast hesitated due to the pain, and Yan Changsheng rolled on the ground, seizing the opportunity to escape from under the beast¡¯s massive claw, breaking into a cold sweat.


    ¡°Do you have a spare Spirit Sword? My short sword is not so effective,¡± Shen Qinghe said, her face smeared with blood, which only made her dark hair and snowy skin, and her bright, starry eyes stand out even more.


    Yan Changsheng was facing Qinghe¡¯s bright, fiery eyes, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel his heart break at the sight of the beautiful girl in front of him.


    If Nan Sheng was a delicate beauty, arousing a desire to protect her, Qinghe was like the sunny optimism, giving hope even in desperate situations.


    As several more beasts attacked, Shen Qinghe used the Red Lotus Shield Armor to shield Yan Changsheng behind her.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s feelings were complex.


    Qinghe had grown up under his care. She was once a delicate little girl; when had he ever seen her slaughtering so fiercely?


    Logically, it should have been him protecting Qinghe, but today the roles had reversed, and he found himself shielded behind her. Since he had started his cultivation journey, it had always been him protecting others. Today was the first time someone else was protecting him, and it was a woman no less.


    He took a Spirit Sword from his Qiankun Bag and handed it to Shen Qinghe, ¡°Try using this sword.¡±


    Shen Qinghe took the sword and found that a long sword was much more useful than a short sword.


    The other Mythical Beasts were completely enraged by Shen Qinghe and attacked her in a frenzy.


    That was exactly what Shen Qinghe had hoped for.


    With her left hand holding the Shield Armor and her right hand wielding the Spirit Sword, she not only steadfastly protected Yan Changsheng behind her, but her Spiritual Energy also became more and more abundant, and her sword spirit became increasingly fierce.


    Although the Mythical Beasts would get back up quickly after being injured and charge at them again as if their lives depended on it, they seemed to never tire and kept launching wave after wave of attacks.


    Shen Qinghe did not lack Spiritual Energy, but facing such relentless attacks, she also grew tired, and after two Shichen, she started to falter.


    Yan Changsheng, seeing clearly, impaled a beast and said, ¡°Qinghe, take a rest for a while, I¡¯ll handle them.¡±


    Shen Qinghe let out a light pant and dug out two Spirit Pills from her Qiankun Bag. She handed one to Yan Changsheng and popped the other into her mouth.


    After swallowing the Spirit Pill, she was instantly infused with strength, and she showed no mercy when killing the Mythical Beasts.


    Upon consuming the Spirit Pill, Yan Changsheng knew that these pills were gifts from Dongfang Wuya. With such a Top-grade Spirit Pill, his wounds immediately stopped bleeding, flesh regenerated, and the wounds began to heal in no time.


    By the time they had slain over a hundred Mythical Beasts, it was already the next day¡¯s early morning.


    Shen Qinghe and Yan Changsheng collapsed on the ground, not wanting to move at all.


    The Abyss was shrouded in a grey fog, the farther areas obscured and out of sight, casting an eerie silence that was unsettling.


    Shen Qinghe lay there for a while to calm her racing heart, then got up to meditate.


    Because Yan Changsheng was by her side, her Spiritual Energy was abundant, and after meditating, she had returned to normal.


    She was covered in bloodstains, and her clothes were tattered. She applied the Purification Technique to herself and went to the side to change into a clean set of Disciple¡¯s Clothing.


    When she returned, Yan Changsheng had also changed into a new set of Disciple¡¯s Clothing. However, lacking Spiritual Energy, he was unable to perform the Purification Technique, his black hair was a mess, and his face was stained with blood.


    Shen Qinghe paid no mind to Yan Changsheng; she tried to harness the Red Lotus Shield Armor, hoping to use it to leave The Abyss. Despite consuming the Snow Bone Grass, her Cultivation Base did not improve, and so she was still unable to control the Red Lotus Shield Armor.


    There was even less hope for Yan Changsheng.


    With no Spiritual Energy in his body, he was no different from an ordinary person. But as long as he was by her side, she had a chance of getting out of The Abyss.


    She had initially hoped that the Snow Bone Grass would help her to improve her Cultivation Base, but now it seemed that her body indeed had the attributes of being useless.


    Shen Qinghe did not want to remain among the many Mythical Beast corpses, so she carefully walked ahead, with Yan Changsheng closely following behind her.


    In the past, when the two were together, it was always Shen Qinghe who started conversations. But now, Shen Qinghe had nothing to say to Yan Changsheng, and all that was left between them was silence.


    Yan Changsheng occasionally stared at Shen Qinghe¡¯s back, finding her both familiar and strange. Reflecting on everything that had happened over the past two years, he knew that the bridge between him and Qinghe could never be mended.


    In the past, he felt it didn¡¯t matter if he lost everything as long as he had Nan Sheng. Reality, however, had brutally slapped him in the face.


    Because of Nan Sheng, he faced betrayal from every quarter.


    Yet, in the moment of life and death, the one protecting him was Qinghe, whom he had deeply hurt.


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    Hehe, can any little fairy guess where Wuya might be?

 Chapter 81 - 81 79 They Disappeared

    ?Chapter 81: Chapter 79: They Disappeared Chapter 81: Chapter 79: They Disappeared ¡°Qinghe, thank you for saving me,¡± Yan Changsheng broke the silence.


    Shen Qinghe glanced back at him, ¡°You saved me first, I was merely returning the favor. There¡¯s no need for thanks.¡±


    Besides, she had to save him. To her, Yan Changsheng was nothing more than a spiritual energy supplier after all.


    Recalling the chaotic past, Yan Changsheng¡¯s eyes darkened, ¡°I wronged you before¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe slowed her pace, this time she didn¡¯t look back, ¡°Since it¡¯s in the past, then it¡¯s all gone. There¡¯s nothing to talk about.¡±


    On that year¡¯s Qixi, it was supposed to be her death anniversary. Though she was but a mortal, that battle granted her an immortal fate, which became her fortune.


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    The current Yan Changsheng, to her, was nothing more than a fellow disciple with past grievances. Nothing more.


    Yan Changsheng watched the girl¡¯s slender and straight silhouette, feeling a surge of complicated emotions and a warmth in his eyes.


    He knew that he and she could never go back to how things were before.


    The little girl who liked to cling to him had gone, never to return. He had pushed her away with his own hands, now impossible to find again.


    They hadn¡¯t walked much farther when they heard earth-shaking footsteps.


    Upon hearing such a commotion, they both stopped in their tracks, a bad premonition washing over them.


    And it wasn¡¯t just their imagination. Before long, numerous gigantic mythical beasts were running towards them.


    Yan Changsheng and Shen Qinghe looked at each other, conveying the same message through their eyes, if they wanted to survive in The Abyss, it would be no easy feat¡­


    Meanwhile, at the summit of The Abyss, Nan Sheng couldn¡¯t believe that Yan Changsheng, in order to save Shen Qinghe, had jumped into The Abyss without considering the consequences. She cried until her throat was hoarse, yet still, there was no sign of Yan Changsheng coming back.


    About a Shichen later, when there was still no trace of Yan Changsheng, she ran desperately to seek help, aiming to rescue Yan Changsheng from The Abyss.


    After stumbling along for a long while, she finally came upon Xiao Chen lying unconscious on the ground.


    ¡°Brother Xiao, wake up!¡±


    Xiao Chen slowly opened his eyes, feeling dazed, and saw Nan Sheng¡¯s face marred with tear stains.


    In a blur, he still remembered the last scene in Snow Bone City, the image of Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe on the bed, their clothes disheveled, entangled in an intimate embrace. After that, he lost consciousness.


    ¡°Brother Changsheng fell into The Abyss because of that wicked woman Shen Qinghe, Brother Xiao¡­ Save Brother Changsheng¡­¡± Nan Sheng sobbed incoherently.


    ¡°Qinghe?¡± Xiao Chen finally snapped out of his daze, grabbing Nan Sheng¡¯s wrist and asking.


    Nan Sheng forgot she was crying, staring blankly at Xiao Chen.


    ¡°I¡¯m asking you, where is Qinghe?¡± Xiao Chen asked urgently.


    Nan Sheng felt a heaviness in her heart. If she could still delude herself before with the thought that she was overthinking things, at that moment, she couldn¡¯t lie to herself anymore. Xiao Chen¡¯s feelings for Shen Qinghe truly were different from others.


    He didn¡¯t even worry about Brother Changsheng¡¯s life or death, he only cared about Shen Qinghe¡¯s whereabouts.


    ¡°Qinghe also fell into The Abyss,¡± Nan Sheng said hoarsely, suppressing the hatred in her eyes.


    Xiao Chen only cared about Shen Qinghe. Brother Changsheng had also recklessly chased after Shen Qinghe down into The Abyss. They were supposed to be her men; how could they transfer their affections?


    ¡°Lead the way, I will rescue them!¡± Xiao Chen said gravely.


    Nan Sheng really wanted to ask him, was he going to rescue them, or did he only want to rescue Shen Qinghe?


    She certainly didn¡¯t want to rescue Shen Qinghe, but Brother Changsheng had also fallen into The Abyss, and she dared not delay, leading the way.


    But although it was the same road, the terrain was all wrong, and they couldn¡¯t see the abyss where Yan Changsheng and Shen Qinghe had fallen.


    Xiao Chen could see something was amiss, too, and asked in a deep voice, ¡°Are you sure this is the way?¡±


    ¡°It is this way, I couldn¡¯t possibly remember it wrong. It was clearly the mountaintop here before, and past it was The Abyss. How could the terrain have changed?¡± Nan Sheng carefully observed their surroundings, growing increasingly anxious.


    Xiao Chen, however, did not trust Nan Sheng very much.


    Nan Sheng had never liked Shen Qinghe, and coupled with her malicious nature, he suspected that this woman might have done something to Shen Qinghe. Or perhaps, Nan Sheng didn¡¯t really want to rescue Shen Qinghe at all.


    ¡°Did Shen Qinghe¡¯s fall into The Abyss have anything to do with you?¡± Xiao Chen suddenly asked.


    Nan Sheng didn¡¯t expect Xiao Chen to ask such a question. Her expression froze briefly, and Xiao Chen immediately saw through her, ¡°Did you push Qinghe into The Abyss?¡±


    Of course, Nan Sheng wouldn¡¯t admit to such a thing.


    If they could not find The Abyss, neither Yan Changsheng nor Shen Qinghe were likely to survive, and she had to keep this secret at all costs. She could not let anyone else know, including Xiao Chen.


    What did it matter if Xiao Chen suspected her? He had no evidence in his hands.


    ¡°How could that be, how could Brother Xiao suspect me?¡± Nan Sheng sobbed softly, playing the victim. ¡°Brother Changsheng is missing, potentially dead, yet Brother Xiao is doubting me at such a critical moment¡­¡±


    For the first time, Xiao Chen found Nan Sheng to be very annoying, and he couldn¡¯t have misread her stunned expression. Without any doubt, Qinghe¡¯s plunge into The Abyss had everything to do with Nan Sheng.


    ¡°Whether it is or isn¡¯t the case will be clear when Qinghe returns. I believe they are blessed by the heavens,¡± said Xiao Chen before continuing to survey the landscape.


    He began to suspect whether Yan Changsheng and Shen Qinghe had fallen into another Illusory Realm, just like Snow Bone City before.


    If they could emerge from Snow Bone City¡¯s Illusory Realm, Shen Qinghe should also be able to walk out of another Illusory Realm.


    Xiao Chen continued searching for a month, yet still could not find The Abyss Nan Sheng had spoken of.


    He did not want to give up, but Nan Sheng was losing patience.


    She even felt that this was a predicament Yan Changsheng had brought upon himself. If it wasn¡¯t for Yan Changsheng interfering, recklessly diving down into The Abyss to save Shen Qinghe, he wouldn¡¯t have met this disaster.


    Attempting to rescue Shen Qinghe right in front of her face, is this how Yan Changsheng treated her? If he were to die on those cliffs, then it was his fate.


    Just to find the two of them, she had wasted a full month¡¯s time here, missing out on all chances, while Xiao Chen still wanted to continue wasting time.


    ¡°Brother Xiao, we can¡¯t keep waiting here indefinitely after such a long time; perhaps we should look in other areas. Maybe they¡¯ve already come out somewhere else by now?¡± Nan Sheng suggested to Xiao Chen.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, ¡°If you wish to leave, then go. I will keep searching in this area.¡±


    Nan Sheng became angry upon hearing this, blurting out, ¡°Is Brother Xiao insisting on staying here because of Brother Changsheng, or is it because you can¡¯t bear to leave Qinghe behind?¡±


    Don¡¯t think she was unaware ¡ª what Xiao Chen cared about was whether Shen Qinghe was dead or alive.


    ¡°Changsheng is my fellow disciple, Qinghe is my Junior Sister, and both are people our Master cares about. As they are missing, I cannot simply leave,¡± Xiao Chen said indifferently, not at all surprised by Nan Sheng¡¯s coldness and indifference.


    No matter how much Yan Changsheng loved Nan Sheng, what difference did it make? Nan Sheng was still quick to give up searching for Yan Changsheng.


    To Nan Sheng, the person she loved most was always herself.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Heh, the whereabouts of Wuya will be revealed this morning, yet none of you are guessing properly, how contemptible.

 Chapter 82 - 82 80 A City One Person

    ?Chapter 82: Chapter 80: A City, One Person Chapter 82: Chapter 80: A City, One Person Nan Sheng didn¡¯t want to waste any more time. The Red Moon Secret Realm only came once in a hundred years, and the Snow Bone Grass had been snatched away by Shen Qinghe; she had gained nothing. If she were to return empty-handed, she, a prodigious young girl, didn¡¯t know how many people would laugh at her.


    Because of this, she couldn¡¯t continue wasting time here.


    ¡°Since Brother Xiao insists on looking for someone here, then I¡¯ll go elsewhere to search. Maybe I¡¯ll find something,¡± said Nan Sheng, carefully watching Xiao Chen¡¯s expression.


    Xiao Chen¡¯s expression was indifferent, and he nodded slightly, ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    Nan Sheng hesitated, and seeing that Xiao Chen had already walked away, she felt wronged in her heart yet didn¡¯t believe she was at fault.


    Everyone for themselves, heaven¡¯s law earth¡¯s demise; as a cultivator, entering the secret realm was all about seizing opportunities.


    It was Yan Changsheng¡¯s choice to jump down with Shen Qinghe, even if he never returned, it was his own doing.


    With that thought, she walked away without looking back.


    Xiao Chen quietly looked at Nan Sheng¡¯s retreating figure, thinking to himself, what if Shen Qinghe never returned?


    He resisted Shen Qinghe, yet had never considered that one day she might disappear forever.


    The woman didn¡¯t seem stupid, so how did she get outmaneuvered by Nan Sheng, and now her life or death was uncertain?


    He stood still for a moment before continuing his search for the entrance to The Abyss.


    **


    Snow Bone City.


    At that time, Dongfang Wuya was passionately kissing Shen Qinghe, when Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng suddenly barged in.


    The mishap occurred right after that.


    When he wounded Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng, he found that a crack appeared in space, and as he turned around, Shen Qinghe, who had been on the bed, suddenly vanished without a trace. He shouted her name in panic but received no response.


    Seeing the space distortion grow more and more severe, he urgently channelled his Spiritual Energy to forcefully mend the fissure in space.


    Regrettably, after searching the entire City Lord¡¯s Mansion, he realized not a single person was left.


    Everyone seemed to have vanished in an instant, including Shen Qinghe.


    Ever since he had gained Spiritual Sense, Shen Qinghe had been by his side; he had never imagined there would come a day when he would be alone.


    Just moments earlier, he was thrilled to the soul at being able to be intimate with Shen Qinghe, but in the next moment, the world was left with only him. Shen Qinghe had suddenly abandoned him.


    He didn¡¯t know what to do, and could only continue to search aimlessly for Shen Qinghe in the city.


    He told himself that as long as he didn¡¯t give up, one day he would find Shen Qinghe. Shen Qinghe, being such a good person, wouldn¡¯t heartlessly abandon him¡­


    Inside The Abyss, days passed one by one.


    Shen Qinghe was in a constant state of high tension every day, for there was nothing in this place, just an endless array of Mythical Beasts.


    After slaying one batch, another would come; she was now almost numb to confronting the various Mythical Beasts.


    At first, what Yan Changsheng said the most was that he had dragged Shen Qinghe down, but later on, he felt it was better to kill more Mythical Beasts to cause less trouble for Shen Qinghe.


    Day by day, he watched Shen Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship and Cultivation Base improve. Suddenly, he felt this was also a fortune for Shen Qinghe¡ªhaving such dangerous real combat experience, and so many Mythical Beasts to practice swordsmanship with every day, was why her sword skills became more and more exquisite.


    Previously, his impression of Qinghe was simple and kind-hearted. After falling into The Abyss, what he saw was a determined, optimistic young woman; she was no longer the little girl who used to follow behind him calling him Changsheng.


    Every time he faced danger, it was always her who shielded herself behind him. If one were to account for life-saving debts, he owed her more lives than he knew. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Within The Abyss, everything was misty, a realm of gray; only Qinghe shone brightly.


    Yet, such a girl, full of enthusiasm and reverence for life, he had let her down more than once.


    Yan Changsheng belatedly realized that his gaze fell on Qinghe from time to time, sometimes becoming so engrossed that he lost himself in thought. He knew this was wrong, but he couldn¡¯t help comparing Qinghe to Nan Sheng.


    If it were Nan Sheng by his side today, she would definitely be cowering behind him, sobbing. When danger came, Nan Sheng would run faster than anyone else.


    When facing difficulties, Nan Sheng would always shrink back, never confronting them head-on as Qinghe did.


    So why did he love Nan Sheng? Was it just because of her beautiful face that he was so irresistibly in love?


    As Yan Changsheng was distracted by Qinghe¡¯s figure, an odd sound arose again in front of them, and soon a mythical beast the size of a wolf-dog appeared.


    Its horns were long and sharp, emitting a ghostly blue glow in the gloom of The Abyss, resembling two swords eager to unsheathe.


    ¡°This mythical beast looks off; we need to be careful,¡± Yan Changsheng cautioned in a low voice.


    Shen Qinghe felt it, too.


    Although it was just a mythical beast, she felt an overwhelming killing intent. Clearly, the beast had gained sentience; otherwise, there would not be such strong murderous will.


    As soon as Yan Changsheng¡¯s voice fell, the mythical beast transformed, turning into an alien-shaped person with a human face and beastly body, wielding dual swords.


    ¡°For a thousand years, you have been the only cultivators to survive in the Mythical Beast World,¡± the alien-shaped person said, his eyes like beans, especially unsettling when he looked at someone.


    Shen Qinghe responded calmly to her own confusion: ¡°Why do cultivators lose all their cultivation base upon entering this place?¡±


    Her situation was peculiar; otherwise, neither she nor Yan Changsheng would have survived until now. Without either one of them, falling into this place meant no chance of survival.


    ¡°Fool, didn¡¯t I just tell you? This is the Mythical Beast World, not the Cultivator World. It¡¯s normal for a cultivator¡¯s cultivation base to be suppressed here. But I¡¯m curious, why isn¡¯t your cultivation base suppressed?¡± the alien-shaped person retorted.


    Shen Qinghe smiled faintly, her words cold and mocking, ¡°Fool, guess why my cultivation base isn¡¯t suppressed?¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s lips curled upward; he had never known Qinghe to be so vengeful.


    The expression on the alien-shaped person¡¯s face grew ugly; in the Mythical Beast World, he was the king. Countless cultivators had met fates worse than death at his hands. Yet this unknown female cultivator dared to defy him?


    He wasted no more words and suddenly thrust his sword toward¡­ Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng remained vigilant at all times, and when the alien-shaped person struck, he swiftly dodged. Yet, without his cultivation base and relying solely on swordsmanship, he could not last more than a few moves against his opponent.


    Shen Qinghe saw it clearly. The alien-shaped person had observed from the shadows for an unknown length of time, aware that Yan Changsheng lacked a cultivation base, and each time he was in danger, she would intervene to rescue him.


    The alien-shaped person clearly knew that Yan Changsheng was her weakness and therefore targeted him.


    Just as Yan Changsheng was about to be struck in a vital spot by the alien-shaped person, Shen Qinghe lunged forward with her sword. Her swordsmanship was becoming increasingly skilled, each move carrying a chilling intent to kill.


    The alien-shaped person had early witnessed the ferocity of Shen Qinghe and dared not take her lightly.


    But his plan was clear: to use Yan Changsheng as leverage against Shen Qinghe, to distract her, and disrupt her Sword Intent.


    ¡ª-


    Wuya shouted angrily, ¡°Shen Qinghe, how dare you leave me behind?¡±


    With a forced smile, Qinghe replied, ¡°My mistake, my mistake. There, I¡¯ll personally come to fetch you tomorrow¡­¡±

 Chapter 83 - 83 81 Qinghe is Dead

    ?Chapter 83: Chapter 81: Qinghe is Dead¡­ Chapter 83: Chapter 81: Qinghe is Dead¡­ Yan Changsheng knew he was dragging Shen Qinghe down, so he shouted at her, ¡°Qinghe, don¡¯t mind me, kill him!¡±


    Shen Qinghe pursed her lips tightly, staying silent.


    Even though she struggled, she had no intention of giving up on Yan Changsheng. If he died, she wouldn¡¯t be able to survive in the Mythical Beast World either. Since that was the case, there was nothing to discuss; the only option was to fight!


    However, the alien-shaped person was different from other mythical beasts. Not only was his cultivation base profound, but he was also very cunning. Knowing that she cared about Yan Changsheng, he used him to tie her hands, leaving her exhausted in coping with the attacks.


    It was fortunate that Yan Changsheng was by her side, keeping her spiritual energy abundant, but as time went on, her sword strikes still began to slow down.


    It was a good thing that the alien-shaped person had only shown up now. Otherwise, with Shen Qinghe¡¯s swordsmanship and cultivation base when she first entered The Abyss, she definitely wouldn¡¯t have been a match for him.


    Lately, Shen Qinghe had accumulated a lot of practical experience fighting against mythical beasts, which brought her swordsmanship to a level of fiery purity. She also took advantage of this opportunity to seamlessly integrate her sword techniques with Wood Element Techniques, creating some entirely new moves.


    Initially, the alien-shaped person didn¡¯t take Shen Qinghe seriously, but her robust combat strength and indomitable will made him dare not underestimate her any longer.


    He felt that if the battle dragged on, he might not necessarily win. When he saw Yan Changsheng expose a weakness, he made a decisive move and aimed a sword strike at Yan Changsheng¡¯s neck.


    The alien-shaped person¡¯s swordsmanship was very fast. If Yan Changsheng¡¯s cultivation base hadn¡¯t vanished, he naturally could have dodged this beheading strike, but now he was just an ordinary mortal, utterly incapable of escaping this fatal sword.


    Shen Qinghe was also caught off guard. At the critical moment, she threw her Red Lotus Shield Armor, blocking the alien-shaped person¡¯s deadly strike.


    At the same time, she exposed a vital spot in her defense, and the alien-shaped person took advantage of this opportunity to thrust his sword into Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart.


    In the moment the alien-shaped person thought he had the upper hand, Shen Qinghe suddenly executed the Flower Parting Willow Brushing technique. Her swordsmanship was no longer what it used to be; her strike split into multiple sharp Sword Qi, targeting the alien-shaped person¡¯s entire body.


    There was no escape for the alien-shaped person; his body was perforated by the tyrannical Sword Qi, turned into a beehive.


    As he lay dying, he couldn¡¯t believe he had lost to Shen Qinghe. He hadn¡¯t even seen how she made her move before his body was sliced into pieces by numerous Sword Qi.


    This was the first time Shen Qinghe used this deadly move in the Mythical Beast World, reserved for a moment where her life was at stake.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that this move would be so powerful, easily slaying the alien-shaped person.


    After eliminating her opponent, she collapsed from exhaustion. Yan Changsheng frantically supported her, his thoughts in disarray, ¡°Qinghe, you shouldn¡¯t have saved me¡­¡±


    He had been so awful to her, so why would she risk her life to save him?


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s whole body was in pain; she felt like she was at her limit.


    The sword of the alien-shaped person must have been made of something special; the pierced area around her heart felt as if it had been shredded, leaving her unable to breathe.


    ¡°That strike just now, let it be¡­ be the repayment for the life-saving grace you gave me when we jumped down together,¡± Shen Qinghe gasped lightly, feeling as if her soul had lightened.


    She seemed to hear Dongfang Wuya¡¯s voice calling for her again, one after another, so heart-wrenching that it made her heart ache¡­


    At that moment, the body of the alien-shaped person transformed into specks of starlight, vanishing into smoke and mist in an instant.


    The space in the Mythical Beast World twisted and warped rapidly with the disappearance of the alien-shaped person. By the time Yan Changsheng came to his senses, he and Shen Qinghe were already in the midst of lush, dense mountains and forests.


    ¡°Qinghe, we¡¯ve left the Mythical Beast World¡­¡± Yan Changsheng lowered his head and only then realized that Shen Qinghe was soaked in blood.


    His heart shattered, his fingers trembling as he reached for the girl¡¯s breath, where not a single sign of life could be felt.


    He refused to accept it and checked her pulse again, only to find that her pulse had ceased to beat as well.


    ¡°No, this can¡¯t be happening, Qinghe, wake up, Qinghe¡­¡± Yan Changsheng frantically rummaged through Qinghe¡¯s Qiankun Bag and found a top-grade Spirit Pill for healing wounds, which he stuffed into her mouth.


    Shen Qinghe still made no sound, lying quietly in his embrace with a peaceful expression, looking as though she was asleep.


    Xiao Chen was patiently searching for the whereabouts of The Abyss when he suddenly heard Yan Changsheng¡¯s cries for Qinghe; he quickly rushed to the source of the sound, only to witness Yan Changsheng holding Shen Qinghe, weeping uncontrollably.


    ¡°What happened to Qinghe?¡± Xiao Chen¡¯s voice trembled.


    Yan Changsheng held Shen Qinghe tight, agonized: ¡°It¡¯s my fault, if it weren¡¯t for me holding her back, she wouldn¡¯t be dead¡­¡±


    ¡°What nonsense are you spouting? How could Qinghe possibly be dead?¡± Xiao Chen interrupted Yan Changsheng.


    He rushed forward to check on Shen Qinghe, but Yan Changsheng held her tightly, not allowing him the chance to touch her.


    ¡°Changsheng, let her go first!¡± Xiao Chen yelled urgently at Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng, as if he hadn¡¯t heard, continued to hold Shen Qinghe tightly, murmuring to himself, ¡°She got hurt trying to save me; I was so cruel to her, why would she save me?¡±


    Seeing Yan Changsheng as if possessed, Xiao Chen decided to take action, trying to wrest Shen Qinghe from Yan Changsheng¡¯s arms.


    But Yan Changsheng was like a madman, as soon as Xiao Chen touched Shen Qinghe, Yan Changsheng attacked him.


    Yan Changsheng, currently at the Soul Division Stage, had a higher cultivation base than Xiao Chen and was naturally not a match for Yan Changsheng.


    After exchanging a few moves, it was Xiao Chen who showed weakness first, ¡°Let her go, let me check on her, she might not really be dead. If we are still in the Illusory Realm, it might be a false death¡­¡±


    Yan Changsheng, dubious, finally let go of Shen Qinghe.


    Xiao Chen approached and checked Shen Qinghe¡¯s breath, only to find indeed there was no breath; her pulse was gone, a sure sign of death.


    But Shen Qinghe¡¯s body had not grown cold, which made him think of a possibility, ¡°Could it be that Qinghe is just in a state of Soul Departure?¡±


    Yan Changsheng shook his head, dismissing Xiao Chen¡¯s suggestion, ¡°Even in Soul Departure, there would still be a pulse. She has lost so much blood, and even feeding her top-grade elixirs for healing did not stop the bleeding¡­¡±


    As he spoke, his nose began to sting.


    Why would Qinghe save someone like him? He wasn¡¯t worth Qinghe¡¯s trouble. If he hadn¡¯t brought Nan Sheng back to the Sky Pole Sect, how would Qinghe have been pushed into the Illusory Realm of the Mythical Beast World by Nan Sheng?


    ¡°Did Shengsheng do something to Qinghe that caused you both to fall into The Abyss?¡± Xiao Chen suddenly recalled this matter.


    Yan Changsheng nodded, ¡°She wanted to kill Qinghe, and I tried to pull Qinghe back up, but ended up dragging her down with me. If it wasn¡¯t for me, Qinghe would be fine. It¡¯s all my fault, all my fault¡­¡±


    Xiao Chen looked at the lifeless Shen Qinghe, and his heart suddenly empted as well.


    He had always thought that being around her could easily affect his emotions and make him lose control, so he had intentionally kept his distance from her.


    Now, if she were truly dead, he would never be able to see her again.


    He forced himself to rally, ¡°Didn¡¯t Qinghe take the Snow Bone Grass? If she ingested the Snow Bone Grass, there might still be hope for her. We shouldn¡¯t lose our composure. Besides, if Mr. Wuya is here, he will definitely have a way to save her.¡±


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 Chapter 84 - 84 82 Shen Qinghe How Dare You Desecrate Me

    ?Chapter 84: Chapter 82: Shen Qinghe, How Dare You Desecrate Me?! Chapter 84: Chapter 82: Shen Qinghe, How Dare You Desecrate Me?! Mentioning Dongfang Wuya, Yan Changsheng also perked up. He really shouldn¡¯t be disheartened and must think of a way to rescue Qinghe no matter what.


    Now that Qinghe was a cultivator, as long as her Nascent Soul was not destroyed, there was still a possibility of her being reborn.


    But where could they possibly find Dongfang Wuya in such a short amount of time?


    What they didn¡¯t know was that a moment ago, Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart was painfully throbbing, and the next moment she heard the call of Dongfang Wuya. When she regained consciousness, she found her soul had returned to Snow Bone City.


    She thought that the Illusory Realm had long since vanished, yet somehow, her soul had drifted to this Illusion City.


    Snow Bone City had become a chaotic wilderness. Looking all around, darkness seemed to engulf everything, as if light would never be found.


    Her soul wandered aimlessly, not knowing how to leave this Illusionary Space. Just when she was at a loss, she suddenly heard the voice of Dongfang Wuya, getting closer and closer, ¡°Shen Qinghe, come out, you can¡¯t leave me behind! If you don¡¯t come out, beware I¡¯ll kiss you breathless¡­¡±


    The instant she heard Dongfang Wuya¡¯s voice, Shen Qinghe¡¯s spirits lifted.


    She was certain that this was the tone of the Wuya Sword speaking, both alarmed and delighted, she followed the sound.


    Before long, she saw Dongfang Wuya.


    He was still wearing the red robe she had bought for him, but after several months, the robe was already tattered, and he looked like a beggar in his disheveled clothes.


    Fine dust floated in the air in the dim world, and despite the gloom, his striking appearance couldn¡¯t be hidden by the ragged clothes.


    Standing there in a world dim with no end in sight, he was still a radiant existence, like a never-fading masterpiece, stunning the gloomy City of Illusions.


    Seeing Dongfang Wuya like this, Shen Qinghe¡¯s heart suddenly felt a twinge of pain.


    She and Yan Changsheng had been in The Abyss for several months, so had Dongfang Wuya been looking for her in Snow Bone City all this time?


    If her soul hadn¡¯t returned, would he be trapped forever in this Illusory Realm, never able to return to the real world?


    Despite his profound cultivation base, why was he the only one unable to leave this Illusionary Space while everyone else had?


    She couldn¡¯t imagine if she hadn¡¯t been transported back to Snow Bone City by an out-of-body experience, whether he would forever be searching for her, waiting for her¡­


    Dongfang Wuya was searching for Shen Qinghe when suddenly a familiar figure appeared in front of him. His eyes brightened, and in an instant, he was standing before the girl in white.


    Seeing her silent tears, all his surprise turned to heartache, ¡°Who has bullied you? I¡¯ll go kill them!¡±


    As he spoke, he went to wipe her tears, and upon touching her warm tears, he believed that this was not his hallucination¡ªhe had finally found Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe, knowing herself to be a soul, was surprised that Dongfang Wuya could touch her.


    She hastily wiped away her tears and firmly grasped Dongfang Wuya¡¯s hand, this time she wouldn¡¯t leave him alone again, ¡°Why are you alone here, why didn¡¯t you leave Snow Bone City?¡±


    She didn¡¯t understand why the Illusionary Space still existed when the Snow Bone Grass had already been ingested by her.


    ¡°I had to find you, of course I couldn¡¯t leave, I knew I would definitely find you,¡± Dongfang Wuya said excitedly as he stepped forward to hug Shen Qinghe tight, suddenly feeling aggrieved, ¡°Qinghe, where have you been hiding? I¡¯ve been looking for you for so long¡­¡±


    So long he thought he would never find her again.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s tears streamed down her face.


    Even though she knew this was just an Illusory Realm, and that everything here was not real, including the Wuya Sword, she was still moved that there was someone who steadfastly waited for her without leaving. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He was clearly just a Sword Spirit, yet he cherished sentiment more than anyone else.


    Her childhood sweetheart and fianc¨¦, who had been by her side for over a decade, could leave just like that¡ªso why couldn¡¯t he?


    Ever since she learned that this world was just a book, she had deliberately ignored her own emotions. She couldn¡¯t deny that she hardly believed anything in this world could last forever, especially love.


    But at this moment, Dongfang Wuya made her believe once again that there was true affection in this world.


    At this moment, she actually thought that if she couldn¡¯t leave Snow Bone City, spending her life with him forever might also be her fortune.


    This terrible thought was but a fleeting one, quickly dismissed by Shen Qinghe.


    Dongfang Wuya was not a Sword Spirit; he was the pride of the cultivation world, the light of the Sky Pole Sect, the Mr. Wuya revered by countless Cultivators.


    He shouldn¡¯t be trapped in this desolate City of Illusions. Once they left Snow Bone City, he would just be her martial uncle, no longer her Sword Spirit.


    As her tears dried, and the warmth turned into a chill, Shen Qinghe regained her reason.


    She pulled away from Dongfang Wuya¡¯s embrace, calming her agitated emotions. She grabbed his hand firmly and said earnestly, ¡°Listen carefully to what I¡¯m about to say. Martial Uncle, you are Dongfang Wuya, not my Sword Spirit. Martial Uncle is Mr. Wuya of the Sky Pole Sect, respected by everyone, always solitary in demeanor. The reason I was able to enter the Red Moon Secret Realm for my Trials was because Martial Uncle took pity on me, and made this special trip. I never expected that Martial Uncle would be trapped in Snow Bone City¡¯s Illusory Realm and unable to leave¡­ Martial Uncle, we are currently inside an Illusory Realm¡­¡±


    Dongfang Wuya wanted to say that he was Shen Qinghe¡¯s Wuya Sword Spirit, not anyone else, but at that moment, the Illusory Realm underwent a change.


    All memories related to Dongfang Wuya, from the tiniest to the most significant, began to emerge through small gaps and flooded his mind with overwhelming force.


    The tattered red clothes were instantly replaced by a dazzling vermillion Vestment robe. He was noble and aloof, with no speck of dust beneath his eyes.


    Yes, he was not the Wuya Sword, but Dongfang Wuya.


    The girl before him was not his master, but a small Cultivator he had occasionally taken pity on and saved.


    This little Cultivator loved him so deeply that she dared to seduce him in the Illusory Realm several times, even taking away his innocent kiss, luring him into bed, and nearly breaking his virginity.


    With those disgraceful scenes flooding his mind, Shen Qinghe was utterly shameful and hateful!!


    Shen Qinghe joyfully discovered that the Illusory Realm had cracked, the fissures growing larger, but the hand of the man she held suddenly slipped from her palm.


    Instinctively, she tried to hold on to him, but Dongfang Wuya avoided her touch, chiding her coldly, ¡°How dare you! Shen Qinghe, how dare you defile me?!¡±


    Her heart suddenly felt as if it had been pierced, as she stared in shock at Dongfang Wuya¡¯s cold and stern face.


    So he remembered his true identity?


    To return everything back to the proper path, she should be happy, so why was she saddened?


    Everything in Snow Bone City was illusory and unreal, including the Wuya Sword; however good it might be, it was not the Dongfang Wuya before her.


    Dongfang Wuya was one of the malicious male leads in this book, not the Wuya Sword in Snow Bone City.

 Chapter 85 - 85 83 Too Deep into the Play

    ?Chapter 85: Chapter 83: Too Deep into the Play Chapter 85: Chapter 83: Too Deep into the Play ¡°I, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡± Shen Qinghe said awkwardly, staring blankly at her own empty fingertips.


    The first kiss had clearly been initiated by Dongfang Wuya; she had been very passive back then, and later, it was Dongfang Wuya who insisted she kiss him before he would go and gather the Snow Bone Grass. In such a situation, she had been extremely passive; there was no reason for her to feel guilty.


    Having convinced herself of this, she straightened her back, feeling that although she was at fault, Dongfang Wuya was also to blame.


    ¡°You still dare to quibble? I see that you did it on purpose!¡± Dongfang Wuya found the plain Illusory Realm particularly irritating.


    With a wave of his sleeve, the illusion transformed into a bubble shadow, turning into specks of light around them and eventually dispersing into the universe.


    Shen Qinghe wanted to say that Dongfang Wuya was also in the wrong, but when she saw the Illusory Realm disappear into nothingness at the tips of Dongfang Wuya¡¯s fingers, she choked up.


    Everything had vanished and could no longer be retrieved; the Wuya Sword also vanished along with the Illusory Realm.


    She suddenly felt a wave of emotion and found her feelings quite strange.


    Only at this moment did she realize that she had gotten too caught up in the act; she knew that the Wuya Sword waiting for her was just a figure in the Illusory Realm, so how could she have taken it so seriously and believed it to be real?


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I won¡¯t dare to do it again next time.¡± Shen Qinghe sincerely admitted her mistake. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Dongfang Wuya was clearly sneering, yet his peach blossom eyes still looked affectionate when he gazed at someone, ¡°You think there¡¯ll be a next time?¡±


    Shen Qinghe quickly regained her composure, avoiding Dongfang Wuya¡¯s attractive and seductive gaze, ¡°I won¡¯t dare to have a next time, Uncle-Master, please be magnanimous and forgive me this once?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya, seeing that her apology seemed sincere, made an effort to grudgingly forgive her audaciousness.


    But the fact that he was almost defiled by Shen Qinghe is indisputable; moreover, he actually acknowledged Shen Qinghe as his master in the Illusory Realm, which indeed made him quite uncomfortable.


    ¡°Move further away, don¡¯t follow me!¡± Dongfang Wuya, seeing Shen Qinghe following his every step, dismissed her impatiently, pretending not to notice the desolation in Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes.


    He clearly remembered everything that happened in Snow Bone City, and he was disgusted by what the Wuya Sword did. Shen Qinghe knew that the Lascivious Sword wasn¡¯t truly him and still half-heartedly complied with it, which led to her taking his first kiss away.


    If the Illusory Realm hadn¡¯t cracked, Shen Qinghe might have even tried to take his virginity.


    He was negligent for a moment, and this woman almost had her way with his body.


    Recalling his last and unsuitable intimate moment with Shen Qinghe in the Illusory Realm, the fact that he actually indulged in it made him realize that the Wuya Sword enthralled by female charms definitely wasn¡¯t him.


    The more he thought about it, the more displeased he became; his face darkened as he turned to look coldly at Shen Qinghe.


    Under Dongfang Wuya¡¯s gaze, Shen Qinghe became timid, no doubt thinking that Mr. Wuya was blaming her for kissing him in the Illusory Realm ¨C but he forced her, could she be blamed?


    After all, that was her first kiss too, and she hadn¡¯t even accused him yet.


    ¡°Don¡¯t follow me again!¡± After dropping this remark, Dongfang Wuya left without looking back, moving so swiftly that it was astounding.


    Shen Qinghe had no choice but to halt her steps, watching Dongfang Wuya walk away until he disappeared behind the lush greenery of the mountain forest, before she continued moving forward.


    Now a soul, she didn¡¯t know how to return to her own body and could only take things one step at a time.


    As for everything concerning Snow Bone City, let it be carried away by the wind, never to be thought of again.


    She hadn¡¯t drifted for long when she saw a red figure ahead and found herself unable to move forward or back.


    It was over. Mr. Wuya must have thought that she was stealthily following him.


    She clearly hadn¡¯t been following Dongfang Wuya, so how had she ended up on the same path as him?


    Just as she was thinking of secretly taking another route to float away, Dongfang Wuya suddenly turned his head to look at her: ¡°You really are incorrigible!¡±


    Shen Qinghe hurriedly defended herself: ¡°Uncle-Master, I really didn¡¯t do it on purpose!¡±


    ¡°Lies upon lies!¡± Dongfang Wuya didn¡¯t believe Shen Qinghe¡¯s words.


    He had just been thinking about the events that had occurred in the Illusory Realm, the more he thought about it, the harder it was for him to let go; right now, he actually wished he could forget everything that happened there.


    In the Illusory Realm, not only did this woman Shen Qinghe take his first kiss, she also tried to take his virginity. Although she didn¡¯t go all the way, she still saw his naked body.


    This woman was shameless and audacious, from the moment she entered the Illusory Realm she was eyeing the Snow Bone Grass, probably because she remembered her identity and seized the opportunity of the Snow Bone City Illusory Realm, and knew that he didn¡¯t remember his own true identity, so she dared to have such improper thoughts about him!


    But there was one thing very strange: why was Shen Qinghe the only one among all the people who entered the Illusory Realm to remember her true identity?


    Seeing that Dongfang Wuya didn¡¯t believe her, and that he was convinced she was after him, Shen Qinghe simply suggested: ¡°How about this time I go in front, Uncle-Master? You can proceed after I have gone far.¡±


    This way there would be no mistakes.


    Dongfang Wuya thought that was a good idea.


    After all, it wasn¡¯t likely that they would bump into each other with her walking in front.


    At this moment, whenever he looked at Shen Qinghe, he always felt that she looked like a sly thief, and at any moment she might suddenly pounce on him, strip off his clothes, and force herself on him.


    How could Shen Qinghe know that in Dongfang Wuya¡¯s mind, she had already become a lascivious ghost?


    Having reached an agreement with Dongfang Wuya, she floated ahead.


    It was then that Dongfang Wuya realized something was off about Shen Qinghe ¡ª why was she floating instead of walking?


    After Shen Qinghe had floated ahead for an hour, making sure she wouldn¡¯t bump into him again, he proceeded forward.


    Shen Qinghe flew forward all the way and soon encountered Zhao Xueluo from the Shenwu Sect on her way. She flew to Zhao Xueluo¡¯s side, but Zhao Xueluo didn¡¯t see her.


    After floating for about half an hour more, she finally saw Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen.


    Yan Changsheng was still holding her ¡°corpse.¡± She sped up and floated to her own body, trying to attach her soul to it, but to no avail.


    Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng could not see her soul, but Xiao Chen suddenly asked, ¡°Changsheng, do you smell a faint scent of green grass?¡±


    Yan Changsheng looked at Xiao Chen and sniffed carefully: ¡°There seems to be some.¡±


    ¡°Right? That¡¯s a scent unique to Qinghe. Previously, when her pulse had stopped, the fragrance from her body disappeared as well. But at this moment, the scent has suddenly returned. Do you think her soul could be right beside us?¡± Xiao Chen said to himself.


    Not only was Yan Changsheng stunned, but Shen Qinghe was also somewhat surprised.


    Just then, Dongfang Wuya suddenly appeared and asked in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s going on?!¡±


    Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen both turned to look at Dongfang Wuya, but Dongfang Wuya was looking at the floating Shen Qinghe, and their gazes met.


    At that moment, Shen Qinghe realized that Dongfang Wuya was asking her what was going on.


    ¡°It¡¯s just as Uncle-Master can see, I¡¯ve suffered a severe injury earlier, causing my body and soul to separate,¡± Shen Qinghe replied.


    She suspected that her disembodiment was due to Dongfang Wuya summoning her in Snow Bone City.


    Seeing Yan Changsheng holding Shen Qinghe¡¯s body, Dongfang Wuya found the scene unpleasant no matter how he looked at it. He took a step forward and commanded indifferently: ¡°Give her to me!¡±

 Chapter 86 - 86 84 The Favored Sons of Heaven All Follow

    ?Chapter 86: Chapter 84: The Favored Sons of Heaven All Follow Shen Qinghe Chapter 86: Chapter 84: The Favored Sons of Heaven All Follow Shen Qinghe ¡°Qinghe was harmed because she was protecting me, so naturally, I should take over her burden. There¡¯s no need for Mr. Wuya to trouble himself,¡± Yan Changsheng coldly refused Dongfang Wuya.


    Upon hearing that, Dongfang Wuya¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, ¡°What do you mean she was protecting you? Why would she protect you?!¡±


    Given how Yan Changsheng had treated Shen Qinghe, could Shen Qinghe still respond to complaints with virtue? How could Shen Qinghe make such a foolish decision?


    Yan Changsheng roughly explained the situation, ¡°Previously, Qinghe and I fell into the Mythical Beast Fantasy Realm. My cultivation base was suppressed in the Illusory Realm, and it was Qinghe who protected me time and time again, allowing me to survive in the realm. It was also to protect me that she got stabbed in the heart by an alien-shaped person¡­¡±


    At the scene, an increasing number of cultivators had somehow gathered, listening intently with varied expressions.


    Everyone had heard something about the love and hate between Shen Qinghe and Yan Changsheng, after all, it also involved the affairs of Nan Sheng, the number one beauty of the Sky Pole Sect.


    Shen Qinghe had long been at odds with Yan Changsheng, so why would she risk her life to protect him at a critical juncture?


    In everyone¡¯s minds, there was only one thought, and that was that Shen Qinghe¡¯s feelings for Yan Changsheng must run deep. Only this explanation could make sense of why Shen Qinghe was willing to risk her life to save Yan Changsheng.


    Such devoted love, it¡¯s a pity it was met with someone as ungrateful as Yan Changsheng. This was Shen Qinghe¡¯s misfortune.


    Shen Qinghe, seeing everyone¡¯s strange looks, felt that they had greatly misunderstood.


    Her repeated rescues of Yan Changsheng were purely because he was a storehouse of spiritual energy. If Yan Changsheng died, she would have no way out, so in a situation with no choice, she had to save Yan Changsheng.


    She didn¡¯t expect it to cause such a huge misunderstanding.


    Looking again at Yan Changsheng¡¯s expression, it seemed he had misunderstood as well.


    Dongfang Wuya stared hard at Shen Qinghe, his thin lips pressed tightly together.


    It was then that Shen Qinghe realized that Dongfang Wuya was angry, but she didn¡¯t know why he was angry.


    She drifted over to his side and asked in a low voice, ¡°Uncle Master, did I do something wrong?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya looked at Shen Qinghe with cold eyes, eyes that could freeze a person.


    She still had the face to ask what she did wrong?


    Her heart was so fickle, coveting him while still not having forgotten her old feelings for Yan Changsheng, willing to die protecting Yan Changsheng. And she had the audacity to ask him why after turning to Qin Muchu?


    Shen Qinghe felt a little short of breath under Dongfang Wuya¡¯s glowering look.


    After pondering for a moment, she suddenly understood why Dongfang Wuya was angry¡ªit was probably also because he thought she still had lingering feelings for Yan Changsheng and that¡¯s why she fought to the death to save him.


    She wanted to explain, but how could she possibly explain it convincingly?


    She did indeed save Yan Changsheng several times, and in the end, she couldn¡¯t tell Dongfang Wuya directly that if Yan Changsheng died, she would no longer be able to draw spiritual energy from him, could she?


    Just then, Shen Zhiyao also arrived. At first, she didn¡¯t know that Shen Qinghe¡¯s pulse had stopped. It was not until Zhao Xueluo told her about Shen Qinghe¡¯s situation that she got so angry her teeth chattered, ¡°Nonsense! Qinghe would never give up her life for Yan Changsheng, never!!¡±


    Soon she realized something. Qinghe must have had to save Yan Changsheng in order to draw spiritual energy from him, but now Qinghe was gone, and Yan Changsheng was fine. How could she accept this?


    Shen Zhiyao couldn¡¯t believe her sister was just gone like that, and seeing Yan Changsheng holding her sister, the scene was unbearably irritating to her eyes.


    Without thinking much, she stepped forward intending to snatch Shen Qinghe back.


    But she wasn¡¯t fast enough, and a red figure instantly appeared in front of Yan Changsheng¡ªit was Dongfang Wuya.


    Yan Changsheng recognized the intent of Dongfang Wuya to kidnap someone and was about to protect Shen Qinghe and retreat, but Dongfang Wuya said, ¡°Give her to me, and I can reunite her soul with her body!¡±


    Mr. Wuya¡¯s words undoubtedly carried authority, and this time Yan Changsheng had no reason to refuse, so he could only hand over Shen Qinghe¡¯s body to Dongfang Wuya.


    Dongfang Wuya was something else; after receiving Shen Qinghe¡¯s body, he actually slung it over his shoulder as if venting his frustration.


    Shen Qinghe was just thankful that her soul was separated from her body because if it wasn¡¯t, being carried on Dongfang Wuya¡¯s shoulder like a sack of potatoes, her internal organs would have been jostled out.


    ¡°Mr. Wuya, be gentle, Qinghe is uncomfortable like this!¡± Yan Changsheng anxiously reminded.


    Dongfang Wuya ignored Yan Changsheng, shouldering Shen Qinghe¡¯s body and leading her soul by hand, and in an instant, he vanished from the sight of everyone present.


    Shen Qinghe knew that Dongfang Wuya was angry and did not dare to object, meekly following him as he left.


    The others were quietly whispering among themselves.


    They had been in the Red Moon Secret Realm for over half a year, and more or less, everyone had gained some reward, even Shen Zhiyao had obtained a decent Spiritual Treasure.


    Only Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng had gained nothing from this trip; they were initially trapped in Snow Bone City and then one fell into the Mythical Beast Fantasy Realm, while the other was preoccupied with searching for someone and had no time to hunt for treasures.


    Seeing that the time for the secret realm to close was fast approaching, it was too late to go treasure hunting now.


    Moreover, with Shen Qinghe taken away by Dongfang Wuya, they had no mood to stay in the secret realm any longer. The two of them tacitly headed towards the exit of the secret realm, forgetting that Nan Sheng was still unaccounted for.


    Shen Zhiyao only heard Dongfang Wuya say that he could reunite Qinghe¡¯s body and soul, and after a great sorrow came great joy; she almost couldn¡¯t catch her breath from the surprise.


    It was only when Shu Xiu reminded her that she chased in the direction Dongfang Wuya had left.


    Everyone saw the cream of the crop from Sky Pole Sect following the already ¡°deceased¡± Shen Qinghe leave, and they all felt the scene was somewhat eerie.


    They only knew that Nan Sheng was the number one beauty of Sky Pole Sect and the goddess in the eyes of all Cultivators, but why did all those proud sons of Sky Pole Sect run after Shen Qinghe when Nan Sheng had yet to return?


    Half a month later, Nan Sheng returned, laden with treasure. When she emerged from the Red Moon Secret Realm, she felt the strange looks from everyone.


    She didn¡¯t know what had happened, only aware that the gazes of the Cultivators were filled with a peculiar scrutiny.


    As for the absence of Yan Changsheng, she thought he had not returned from falling into The Abyss, and although a bit sad, she had gradually accepted the reality after preparing herself psychologically for months.


    What she couldn¡¯t understand was why Xiao Chen was not there either. It wasn¡¯t possible that Xiao Chen didn¡¯t want to leave the secret realm because he could not find Yan Changsheng and Shen Qinghe, was it? sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She approached a male cultivator of Sky Pole Sect and asked, ¡°Have you seen Brother Xiao come out?¡±


    The male cultivator did not hide anything and answered truthfully, ¡°Senior Xiao left with Senior Yan, returning to Sky Pole Sect half a month ago.¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s expression changed slightly, ¡°What did you say?¡±


    Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng had both left her behind and returned to Sky Pole Sect first? How could that be?


    ¡°Junior Sister had an accident, so Senior Xiao and Senior Yan were worried and went back to Sky Pole Sect ahead of time¡­¡± The male cultivator relayed the events as they occurred.


    Nan Sheng listened expressionlessly until the end, finally understanding why everyone present was looking at her so strangely.


    All Cultivators of South Desolate Continent knew that Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng were both her devoted followers, but even these two had abandoned her for Shen Qinghe.


    How could everyone not speculate?

 Chapter 87 - 87 85 Undying Lust

    ?Chapter 87: Chapter 85: Undying Lust Chapter 87: Chapter 85: Undying Lust Despite her dissatisfaction and numerous doubts, Nan Sheng could only force herself to remain calm.


    At worst, upon returning to the Sky Pole Sect, she would inquire carefully about what had happened.


    Once all the remaining disciples of the Sky Pole Sect had gathered, Tongxuan Zhenjun gave the order, and all the disciples of the Sky Pole Sect returned together to their sect.


    Everyone, travel-worn, returned to the Sky Pole Sect, all wanting to know whether Shen Qinghe was alive or dead.


    Of course, Nan Sheng hoped that Shen Qinghe had no chance of survival; otherwise, her crime of harming a fellow disciple would be exposed to everyone.


    Moreover, with the current situation being so complex and confusing, she wasn¡¯t even sure if Yan Changsheng was still the same man who had loved her unconditionally.


    In the past, Yan Changsheng was willing to do anything for her, including stealing Shen Qinghe¡¯s Secret Manual for her benefit.


    But she had also heard that during this trip to the Abyssal Secret Realm, Yan Changsheng had faced dangers several times, and each time it was Shen Qinghe who came to his rescue; Shen Qinghe had even almost lost her own life because of him.


    She knew that Yan Changsheng was a man of deep emotions; if this time, he sided with Shen Qinghe and testified for her, Nan Sheng¡¯s crime of harming a fellow disciple would certainly not be concealed.


    Thinking about the events that occurred in the secret realm, Nan Sheng felt a bit panicked and decided to find Yan Changsheng to help her once more.


    When she arrived at Shaonian Tower, she found out that Yan Changsheng was not there and after asking around, learned that he was outside of Bixiao Tower at the moment.


    She hurried to Bixiao Tower and discovered that not only was Yan Changsheng there, but so was Xiao Chen.


    Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen, hearing Nan Sheng¡¯s footsteps, turned around simultaneously; both of their gazes were cold when looking at her.


    Nan Sheng had never seen such a strange, icy look in Yan Changsheng¡¯s eyes before.


    Before, when he looked at her, his eyes were filled with love and tenderness, sometimes it seemed as though the love was about to overflow; yet now, this man who once loved her like his own life, looked at her as if she were a stranger.


    The feelings in her heart were indescribably complex.


    ¡°Brother Changsheng, I have something to discuss with you; may I have a word in private?¡± Nan Sheng lowered her stance. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yan Changsheng, looking at Bixiao Tower, replied indifferently, ¡°Whatever I had to say, I have already said. There is nothing I want to discuss with you now.¡±


    ¡°I really need to discuss something important with Brother Changsheng; it won¡¯t take too much of your time.¡± Nan Sheng tugged at Yan Changsheng¡¯s sleeve, her eyes shimmering with tears, ¡°Please, Brother Changsheng.¡±


    Before, whenever Nan Sheng cried, Yan Changsheng would be thrown into disarray. But now, seeing her cry, he felt only annoyance.


    He thought that his feelings for this woman had truly passed.


    He withdrew his sleeve: ¡°If you have something to say, just speak your mind. There¡¯s no need to avoid Big Senior Brother; after all, you and Big Senior Brother are betrothed, and there¡¯s nothing he shouldn¡¯t hear.¡±


    Nan Sheng glanced subconsciously at Xiao Chen, who was looking steadily in the direction of Bixiao Tower, seemingly unconcerned with what she had to say to Yan Changsheng.


    ¡°In the secret realm, I was bewitched, my mind was controlled by someone, I did something foolish, Brother Changsheng, I¡­ I didn¡¯t do it on purpose¡­¡±


    Yan Changsheng suddenly turned to Nan Sheng, his lips curling in a sarcastic smile: ¡°While Qinghe¡¯s life and death are uncertain, you still have the heart to vindicate yourself. I once thought you had a kind heart, but now I realize that I misjudged you.¡±


    Nan Sheng had ingratiated herself with Xiao Chen; the reason she approached him directly was nothing more than fear that her crime against Qinghe would be revealed by him.


    How could he have ever mistaken her for someone beautiful with a kind heart?


    In the secret realm, Nan Sheng tried to kill Qinghe right before his eyes. She was clearly a woman with a venomous heart!


    Nan Sheng hadn¡¯t expected Yan Changsheng to mock her like this. She incredulously said, ¡°Brother Changsheng was never so cold to me before! If it wasn¡¯t for Brother Changsheng, how could I ever grow to hate Sister Qinghe more and more¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t call her ¡®Sister,¡¯ she has never been your sister. You cozying up to her now doesn¡¯t change the fact that you wanted to kill her in the secret realm!¡± Yan Changsheng interrupted Nan Sheng¡¯s endless chatter, ¡°Go away, I don¡¯t want to see you right now!¡±


    Nan Sheng still wanted to speak, but Xiao Chen was also impatient, ¡°Shengsheng, you should leave for now. We are all waiting for news about Qinghe. Your making a scene here is futile, and if anything happens to Qinghe, you¡¯ll bear the sin of killing a fellow disciple.¡±


    Nan Sheng looked at Xiao Chen incredulously, ¡°Brother Xiao, you¡¯re not on my side either?¡±


    Xiao Chen¡¯s eyes suddenly sharpened, ¡°You¡¯ve now harmed a fellow disciple, a living, breathing person¡¯s life, and yet you still don¡¯t realize your mistake to this very moment. Who do you think you are? To so casually decide the life or death of a cultivator!? Nan Sheng, I thought you were bad before, but I never imagined you could be this despicable!¡±


    Nan Sheng¡¯s face turned deathly pale. She wanted to argue that she wasn¡¯t as he described, but disdain that could not be hidden was apparent in Xiao Chen¡¯s eyes as he looked at her.


    She stepped back and shouted at Xiao Chen, ¡°Brother Xiao, you will regret treating me this way today¡­¡±


    Xiao Chen sneered, ¡°I¡¯m not Changsheng. Your calculated retreats can¡¯t threaten me. I know plenty of cultivators in the Sky Pole Sect admire you. If you think they are better than me, I won¡¯t keep you.¡±


    Tears streamed down Nan Sheng¡¯s face. So, even Xiao Chen didn¡¯t want her anymore?


    She turned to look at Yan Changsheng, hoping to see even a hint of reluctance in him, but Changsheng was staring at Bixiao Tower, perhaps because Shen Qinghe was in there?


    She walked away stumbling, not understanding how things had come to this.


    Ever since joining the Sky Pole Sect, she was used to men doting on her, each of them protective, especially these exceptional and talented individuals?


    Yet now it seemed like they were all disgusted with her, not even willing to spare her an extra glance.


    She couldn¡¯t understand why things had turned out this way¡­


    Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng didn¡¯t care about Nan Sheng¡¯s departure; they were fixated on Bixiao Tower, eager to know how Shen Qinghe was.


    However, since they had returned to the sect, they had been waiting outside for over half a month with no sign of activity.


    The barrier of Bixiao Tower was set by Dongfang Wuya, leaving them no means to enter the building to check for themselves.


    Perhaps because of the commotion caused by Nan Sheng, Xiao Chen grew anxious and asked loudly, ¡°How is Qinghe doing? Can Mr. Wuya give us an update?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya had long since witnessed the drama outside Bixiao Tower. Every now and then, he glanced at the young girl sitting beside Shen Zhuo, noting inwardly her ability to remain composed.


    Those two had been waiting outside for half a month, yet Shen Qinghe seemed completely indifferent.


    He stood up and went to Shen Qinghe¡¯s side, ¡°Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen are outside. Aren¡¯t you going to go out and assure them you are safe?¡±


    Ever since he brought her back to Bixiao Tower on the first day, she had been revived. Yet she was not in a hurry to leave, claiming that she wanted to take care of Shen Zhuo for some days after her brush with death, to fulfill her filial duties.


    But he felt that this girl was most likely after his body. Probably tasting success in the Abyssal Secret Realm of Snow Bone City had left her unsatisfied, which was why she lingered in Bixiao Tower and was reluctant to leave.


    He remembered that she had just been revived and didn¡¯t have the heart to drive her away, but he was always on guard in case she suddenly made a move on him.

 Chapter 88 - 88 86 I am not the Sword Spirit have you

    ?Chapter 88: Chapter 86: I am not the Sword Spirit, have you remembered that? Chapter 88: Chapter 86: I am not the Sword Spirit, have you remembered that? ¡°I¡¯m not close with them, so why should I report my safety to them?¡± Shen Qinghe disassociated herself from the two main characters outside.


    ¡°Yan Changsheng is your ex-fianc¨¦, you nearly lost your own life trying to protect him. Is that what you call not close? Or is it that you still have lingering feelings for Yan Changsheng, and you dare not go out to face him?¡± Dongfang Wuya scrutinized Shen Qinghe¡¯s face intently, trying to detect any signs of guilt, ¡°Shen Qinghe, I wouldn¡¯t have guessed, but you actually seem to be a masochist.¡±


    ¡°Whether Uncle Master believes it or not, my affair with Yan Changsheng is long over. The reason I saved him in the Mythical Beast World was simply because his death would mean one less helper for me, not to mention that we were fellow disciples. Most importantly, Nan Sheng pushed me into The Abyss, and he was the eyewitness. If he died, there would be no one to testify for me.¡± Shen Qinghe lowered her eyes as she explained.


    Dongfang Wuya felt Shen Qinghe¡¯s reasoning was to his liking. His peach blossom eyes lifted slightly in a seductive arch, ¡°Then why don¡¯t you go out and report your safety?¡±


    So she must still be after his body.


    Recently, he had tried not to think about what happened in Snow Bone City, but every time he closed his eyes, the image of him kissing Shen Qinghe would emerge before him.


    In light of this, he had not sat in meditation for ten days, lest Shen Qinghe disturb his Dao Heart again.


    The problem was that she had returned from the dead, refused to leave Bixiao Tower, and kept hovering around him, making him want to throw her out so she would be out of sight and out of mind.


    Shen Qinghe looked at the unconscious Shen Zhuo on the bed and replied guiltily, ¡°Am I not trying to show filial piety in front of my father?¡±


    That was one of the reasons, another was that the Spiritual Energy in Dongfang Wuya¡¯s body was exceptionally pure, and she felt particularly comfortable staying by his side, making the cultivation feel especially good. That¡¯s why she deliberately delayed leaving, reluctant to part with him.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Dongfang Wuya didn¡¯t believe Shen Qinghe¡¯s explanation at all.


    ¡°Did I bother Uncle Master?¡± Shen Qinghe muttered.


    Seeing her eyes flit about, Dongfang Wuya said with a serious tone, ¡°Sit down.¡±


    Shen Qinghe obediently sat down, her docile and well-behaved demeanor softened Dongfang Wuya¡¯s heart. But her indulgence in romance was inappropriate.


    ¡°Shen Qinghe, you should know that everything that happened in Snow Bone City was only an illusion, and should not be taken seriously. Let me put it this way, everything in Snow Bone City should only be considered a dream of yours. Once you wake up from it, everything in the dream dissipates like smoke, and it shouldn¡¯t be taken as reality!¡± Dongfang Wuya said with a stern expression, ¡°Do you understand what I am saying?¡±


    He had experienced countless Illusory Realms, but truth be told, none had been as profound as the illusion in Snow Bone City, so profound that the mere sight of Shen Qinghe¡¯s face irritated him.


    Shen Qinghe nodded: ¡°I know that what happened there was an illusion, and I haven¡¯t taken it to heart.¡±


    She had not taken it seriously, and she was even afraid that Mr. Wuya had taken it seriously and would settle scores with her after autumn.


    Even the slight sense of loss after the complete shattering of the Snow Bone City Illusory Realm, she had completely let go of that as well.


    Undeniably, she would always miss the Wuya Sword, as it was the first to never leave her side, even though the Wuya Sword was merely an illusion. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Are you sure you know? I hope you will sincerely cultivate and not be distracted by affairs of love,¡± Dongfang Wuya looked at Shen Qinghe with skepticism.


    The girl¡¯s features were very delicate; her nose was petit, her lips like blossoms, her eyes warm and inviting, her skin fair as jade ¨C he had seen her graceful figure, her skin as smooth as creamy jade¡­


    Realizing he had drifted to images he should not entertain, he closed his eyes tightly, feeling a loathing towards himself.


    Shen Qinghe felt she must have disturbed Dongfang Wuya, and he was subtly giving her an eviction order.


    He made it a point to tell her that everything that happened in Snow Bone City was but an illusion, simply to make her understand that she and he were not as close as they had been in Snow Bone City.


    Although she felt reluctant to leave, she knew it was improper to linger any longer, so she stood up and said, ¡°This time, I was able to escape disaster thanks to Uncle-Master¡¯s intervention. It was also because of Uncle-Master¡¯s help that I was fortunate enough to obtain the Snow Bone Grass; I will certainly cultivate diligently. Uncle-Master, please take care of my father; Qinghe will not disturb you any longer. Farewell.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya waved his hand with a lazy expression, signaling that Shen Qinghe could leave.


    Shen Qinghe bowed to take her leave, and just as she was about to depart, Dongfang Wuya suddenly called out to her again, ¡°Shen Qinghe, remember, the Sword Spirit in Snow Bone City was not this lord!¡±


    A sharp twinge throbbed at Shen Qinghe¡¯s brow, as she abruptly understood what Dongfang Wuya was concerned about.


    During her time in Snow Bone City, the Wuya Sword had acknowledged her as its master and even sought a kiss from her. The real Dongfang Wuya, however, couldn¡¯t care less about her, and so he kept reminding her that what happened in the Illusory Realm of Snow Bone City was nothing more than a dream.


    It finally dawned on her that Dongfang Wuya feared she might harbor inappropriate feelings for him.


    Realizing the gravity of the situation, she seriously replied, ¡°Disciple has never taken the events that occurred in Snow Bone City seriously, knowing it was nothing but an illusion. As soon as I left the Red Moon Secret Realm, I forgot everything that happened within that illusory world. Uncle-Master prefers solitude, and it was thoughtless of me to have disturbed your meditation; disciple will take her leave now.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya heard Shen Qinghe repeatedly using the term ¡°disciple¡± and couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that she was intentionally drawing a clear line between them.


    This was indeed his intention, but seeing her so distant made him feel awkward; he believed the situation to be excessively formal.


    Her uncontrollable fondness for him was not her fault; why should he be so harsh on her?


    By the time he came back to his senses, Shen Qinghe had already left Bixiao Tower.


    Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen, who had been waiting outside, saw Shen Qinghe walk out of Bixiao Tower safely and both approached her at once.


    ¡°Qinghe, are you all right? Do you feel unwell anywhere?¡± Xiao Chen hurried to Shen Qinghe and asked.


    Shen Qinghe nodded coldly and aloofly, ¡°I¡¯m fine, thank you for your concern, Big Senior Brother.¡±


    Just as she was about to leave, Yan Changsheng followed behind her, ¡°Qinghe¡­¡±


    Shen Qinghe paused in her steps and turned to look at Yan Changsheng, ¡°I saved Second Senior Brother¡¯s life because I need him to testify for me. It was Nan Sheng who pushed me into The Abyss, and Second Senior Brother is the only witness; hence I could not allow him to die in the Illusory Realm without clarity. Shortly, I will report this matter to the sect leader and I hope Second Senior Brother can step forward to accuse Nan Sheng. This is my only request of Second Senior Brother.¡±


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s expression flickered, and he spoke in a hoarse voice, ¡°Is that so?¡±


    Everyone said that Qinghe had saved him multiple times because she couldn¡¯t let go of their past, and for a moment, he believed that narrative too. The truth, however, was that she saved him because of his value to her cause.


    He should have understood long ago that after he had hurt her so many times, there was no affection left between them. How could she possibly still have feelings for him?


    ¡°I know the bond between Second Senior Brother and Nan Sheng is deep, and if Second Senior Brother cannot bear to come forward and accused her, I should not be surprised,¡± Shen Qinghe spoke strategically, ¡°If Second Senior Brother is unwilling to accuse Nan Sheng, then I might as well pretend I never saved Second Senior Brother¡­¡±


    ¡ª¡ª


    Wuya: Remember, the Sword Spirit is not this lord.


    Qinghe: Mm-hmm, disciple will invite Uncle-Master to the wedding banquet when it¡¯s time for me to get married.


    Wuya: ¡­

 Chapter 89 - 89 87 No Way to Appeal Where Is Justice

    ?Chapter 89: Chapter 87: No Way to Appeal, Where Is Justice? Chapter 89: Chapter 87: No Way to Appeal, Where Is Justice? ¡°Nan Sheng pushing you into The Abyss is a fact, and I will report everything I have seen to the Sect Master as it happened,¡± Yan Changsheng interrupted Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe looked deeply at Yan Changsheng: ¡°For the moment, I choose to believe in you this time, Second Senior Brother.¡±


    Having said that, she left the Bixiao Tower, intending to find Sect Master Zuo.


    Xiao Chen watched Shen Qinghe¡¯s retreating figure, his lips parting calmly: ¡°Changsheng, you don¡¯t actually believe what everyone says, that Qinghe saved you because she still has feelings for you, do you?¡±


    Yan Changsheng, detecting the irony in Xiao Chen¡¯s tone, turned to look at him and asked coldly, ¡°Nan Sheng is your fianc¨¦e, I think you¡¯re paying way too much attention to Qinghe.¡±


    Certain details were traceable, such as when they set off for the Red Moon Secret Realm, Xiao Chen suddenly left Nan Sheng behind to chase after Dongfang Wuya and Qinghe.


    For example, when he and Qinghe emerged from the Illusory Realm, Xiao Chen was searching for them.


    Going back even further in time, he remembered that on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival two years ago, Xiao Chen almost stole a kiss from Qinghe.


    All these signs indicated that Xiao Chen had more than pure intentions towards Qinghe. Yet, under such circumstances, Xiao Chen had agreed to an engagement with Nan Sheng.


    In the end, was Xiao Chen fickle and unable to make up his mind, or did he himself not know who he truly favored?


    ¡°Qinghe is my Junior Sister. With our Master in an unrousable slumber, isn¡¯t it very normal for me to pay a bit more attention to my Junior Sister?¡± After saying that, Xiao Chen walked away without looking back.


    In the meantime, Shen Qinghe went to the Sect Master Cave Mansion to see Sect Master Zuo and recounted the ordeal of Nan Sheng¡¯s attempt on her life in the Red Moon Secret Realm.


    After listening, Sect Master Zuo looked serious: ¡°Qinghe, such accusations should not be made lightly. Are you certain that Nan Sheng deliberately pushed you into The Abyss?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was not at all surprised by Sect Master Zuo¡¯s doubt about the authenticity of the incident.


    ¡°At that time, Second Senior Brother tried to pull me up, but Nan Sheng sliced at my hand with her sword. Under those circumstances, how could Nan Sheng not be trying to kill me?¡± Shen Qinghe¡¯s gaze was fierce as she looked at Sect Master Zuo, ¡°Or is it because Nan Sheng is a once-in-a-millennium cultivation prodigy and the pride of the Sky Pole Sect, you subconsciously favor her, convinced that she is not a vicious villain?!¡±


    Sect Master Zuo was left somewhat guilty by Shen Qinghe¡¯s forceful words.


    The moment Shen Qinghe accused Nan Sheng, his inner balance indeed tipped toward Nan Sheng for an instant, unwilling to believe that a talented and seemingly kind and beautiful girl like Nan Sheng would harm a fellow disciple.


    ¡°This is a matter of great importance; I need to discuss it with the other sect elders. Of course, I cannot rush to conclusions based on your side of the story alone, unless you have witness or physical evidence that Nan Sheng did indeed attempt to take your life,¡± Sect Master Zuo stated solemnly.


    Besides Shen Zhuo lying unrousable and Elder Wu Ke being absent from the sect, other people needed to be gathered to discuss this matter.


    There was also a troublesome individual, Dongfang Wuya.


    Dongfang Wuya had always favored Shen Qinghe. If Dongfang Wuya were to be involved, it was likely that Dongfang Wuya alone would have the final say.


    For a while, Sect Master Zuo hesitated on whether or not to inform Dongfang Wuya of the meeting.


    An hour later, the Council Hall.


    With the exception of Dongfang Wuya, several of the sect¡¯s elders had already arrived. Sword Master Tian Yan, Nan Sheng¡¯s Master, had also made an appearance.


    As the person involved, Nan Sheng had yet to show up.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Sect Master Zuo turned towards Sword Master Tian Yan and asked.


    With an arrogant look, Sword Master Tian Yan glanced at Shen Qinghe before raising his chin proudly and responded, ¡°Shengsheng is about to make a breakthrough! A cultivation genius like Shengsheng cannot be found anywhere else in the South Desolate Continent. Why should the Sect Master waste time on some mediocrities?¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When he mentioned ¡°mediocrities,¡± he purposefully stared at Shen Qinghe, implying that there was no need to waste time on a mediocrity like her.


    Shen Qinghe was not surprised that Nan Sheng was about to break through.


    If Nan Sheng were to successfully break through this time, she would advance from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Golden Core Stage, which was why Sword Master Tian Yan was so proud.


    As soon as Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s words were out, several other elders started to echo him, all advising Sect Master Zuo not to squander the future of a genius cultivator for the sake of Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe listened quietly and then raised her voice to ask, ¡°Forgive this disciple for not understanding, but how can a genius female cultivator with no moral integrity become a matter of pride for you elders? Just because Nan Sheng possesses exceptional cultivation talent, does it mean her murder can be easily forgiven? I dare ask, where is justice?¡±


    Yan Changsheng just happened to arrive at this time.


    He had heard what Sword Master Tian Yan had said earlier, and he had heard what the several elders had said. Everyone present sided with Nan Sheng and no one cared about how Qinghe felt.


    She was the real victim here. If it hadn¡¯t been for Qinghe fighting tirelessly in the Illusory Realm, he and Qinghe might have already perished in these trials.


    In the eyes of Sword Master Tian Yan and the few elders, two lives mattered less than a single Nan Sheng.


    Sadly, he was once the executioner by Nan Sheng¡¯s side; he was also a knife in Nan Sheng¡¯s hand, with every slice aimed at Qinghe¡¯s vital points.


    If he had not come to his senses, he too would have joined forces with Sword Master Tian Yan in the filth, striking at Qinghe together.


    After steadying his mind, he stood beside Qinghe and bowed his hands, ¡°Since Nan Sheng is breaking through, let¡¯s wait for Nan Sheng to settle the matter after her breakthrough. Qinghe and I can wait.¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan, seeing Yan Changsheng arrive, naturally assumed he was on Nan Sheng¡¯s side, and started playing peacemaker, ¡°Changsheng, Qinghe is young and inexperienced; it¡¯s normal for her to have conflicts with Shengsheng. Considering Shengsheng has high cultivation talent, and Qinghe is quite mediocre, it¡¯s normal for her to be jealous of Shengsheng. But it was wrong for Qinghe to pour water on Shengsheng. A talented girl like Shengsheng, why would she have any reason to kill Qinghe? If Qinghe is lying, she should at least make it logical¡­¡±


    The more Yan Changsheng heard, the tighter his brows furrowed, interrupting Sword Master Tian Yan, ¡°Master Tian Yan isn¡¯t the person involved and is drawing conclusions too rashly. Let¡¯s wait for Nan Sheng to arrive and then discuss the matter in detail.¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan sensed that something was amiss upon hearing Yan Changsheng¡¯s words, and his lips curled into a sneer, ¡°Changsheng, I heard that it was Qinghe who risked her life to save yours. You wouldn¡¯t be trying to repay Qinghe¡¯s life-saving grace by slandering Shengsheng, would you?!¡±


    As he spoke, the faces of a few elders turned sour, and Elder Wang frowned deeply, ¡°If there is such a life-saving connection between Changsheng and Qinghe, Changsheng cannot be a witness!¡±


    Shen Qinghe slightly lifted her eyelids and looked up at the high and mighty elders and Sword Master Tian Yan, feeling not much anger in her heart.


    After all, this was just a book. Nan Sheng was the darling of the story, with everyone favoring her, and she was merely early cannon fodder. Had she not stubbornly saved her own life back then, she would not have had the chance to stand here and accuse Nan Sheng.


    She just found it all so ironic¡ªthe cultivation world indeed valued the strong above all others.


    Because Nan Sheng possessed great cultivation talent, even if she committed robbery and murder, she could be easily forgiven, while she, the so-called victim, nearly killed by Nan Sheng, was not even given a chance to plead.

 Chapter 90 - 90 88 Soul Search

    ?Chapter 90: Chapter 88: Soul Search! Chapter 90: Chapter 88: Soul Search! Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s words caused Yan Changsheng¡¯s blood to rush to his head, and he subconsciously looked toward Shen Qinghe.


    With just one glance, he saw the mocking smile in Qinghe¡¯s eyes, a smile that made him feel very uncomfortable. In the past, he had always stood on the opposite side to her, and he was one of the perpetrators.


    Now, he wished to stand with her, yet Sword Master Tian Yan had stripped him of his right to protect her.


    ¡°I am the only eyewitness, why can¡¯t I testify?!¡± Yan Changsheng glared at Sect Master Zuo, his face dark with anger, ¡°Does the Sect Master also think I am not qualified to be a witness?!¡±


    Sect Master Zuo was in a dilemma.


    He truly valued talent, but if what Qinghe said was true, he could not bend the law for personal reasons.


    ¡°Changsheng, are you pressuring the Sect Master because you want to defy your superiors?¡± An idea struck Sword Master Tian Yan, ¡°How about this, let the minority follow the majority, those who disagree with letting Changsheng testify, raise your hands!¡±


    Aside from Sect Master Zuo, the other Elders and Sword Master Tian Yan all raised their hands in unison.


    ¡°Then it is decided.¡± Sword Master Tian Yan looked at Shen Qinghe with a mocking tone, ¡°Qinghe, if you have any evidence, just hand it over, and we will preside over justice for you. If you don¡¯t have evidence but slander your fellow disciple at will, we will by no means take it lightly, and will surely punish you for the crime of harming your fellow disciple!¡±


    Shen Qinghe looked at the smug Sword Master Tian Yan with an indifferent expression, ¡°May I ask Master Tian Yan, if it¡¯s proven that Nan Sheng indeed harmed me, I wonder how you intend to punish Nan Sheng?¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan shouted coldly, ¡°Shengsheng would never do such a thing!¡±


    ¡°This is laughable. I, the victim, am accusing Nan Sheng, yet Master Tian Yan, as Nan Sheng¡¯s Master, is unabashedly biased toward Nan Sheng. Is this the so-called integrity of the South Desolate Continent¡¯s number one sect?!¡± Shen Qinghe said with a sarcastic curl of her lips.


    Sword Master Tian Yan turned an ugly shade, ¡°You, a mere cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage, dare to be insolent to me? Is this your upbringing?!¡± Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sect Master Zuo could no longer stand it, ¡°Tian Yan, no matter what, Qinghe is still a disciple of the Sky Pole Sect, and even if Qinghe is just at the Foundation Establishment stage, she is still a member of the Sky Pole Sect. Don¡¯t forget, you too started out as a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.¡±


    ¡°She has made no breakthroughs in two years of Foundation Establishment, how can such a person be comparable to me?¡± Sword Master Tian Yan sneered coldly.


    ¡°May I ask how long did it take Master Tian Yan to break through to the mid-stage after reaching Foundation Establishment?¡± Yan Changsheng asked without warning.


    Sword Master Tian Yan was at a loss for words.


    Many years had passed, but he still remembered it took him five years to progress from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the mid-stage.


    Yan Changsheng, who had also heard Sword Master Tian Yan was not a cultivator of exceptional talent, spoke deliberately and slowly, ¡°There are countless cultivators in this world, none nobler than the others. Even if Nan Sheng is a cultivation genius, she has no right to lord over others. Are you saying her life is a life, and the life of one with mediocre talent is not? If Master Tian Yan believes there is wrongdoing in my words, then it means Master Tian Yan¡¯s own life is also insignificant, to be trampled upon by anyone!¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s face flushed red from Yan Changsheng¡¯s scolding, but he still believed Nan Sheng would not have attacked Shen Qinghe, as there was no need for it.


    Nan Sheng was the pride of the entire Sky Pole Sect, while Shen Qinghe was nothing; his beloved disciple had no need to strike at Shen Qinghe. It must be Shen Qinghe, envious of Nan Sheng, who was trying to tarnish Nan Sheng¡¯s reputation.


    ¡°Up to now, it¡¯s all Qinghe¡¯s one-sided statement; there is no evidence that Nan Sheng has acted against her. Even if Shengsheng has abandoned you, you cannot turn love into hatred, slandering Shengsheng!¡± Sword Master Tian Yan rebutted coldly.


    Yan Changsheng now tasted what it was like to have no one to believe him, just as when he had stolen Qinghe¡¯s secret manual and not a single person believed Qinghe¡¯s words. Qinghe¡¯s feelings that day must have been no different from his own now, right?


    Shen Qinghe was about to respond when Dongfang Wuya appeared out of nowhere: ¡°Without my presence, Tian Yan, you sure dare to speak boldly!¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s old face looked extremely ugly, but he just did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Dongfang Wuya. Last time in the Punishment Hall, he was whipped with the Thunder Whip fifty times, and even now, the mere thought of that experience filled him with dread.


    The moment Sect Master Zuo saw Dongfang Wuya, his teeth ached. He had wondered whether or not to invite this ancestor over, and now, here he was, uninvited.


    He immediately stood up, his face full of smiles: ¡°Wuya, you¡¯ve arrived?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, if I don¡¯t come, wouldn¡¯t my Qinghe be bullied by you shameless elders?¡± Dongfang Wuya scanned the elders, his gaze finally settling on Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s face, his lips curling in irony, ¡°What, you can come, but I can¡¯t?¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan felt an overwhelming pressure that made him tremble on the verge of falling to his knees. Struggling to hold himself up, he hurriedly replied, ¡°Of course, you¡­ you can.¡±


    ¡°Wuya, come over here and sit.¡± Sect Master Zuo immediately vacated his leader¡¯s seat to appease this forefather.


    Dongfang Wuya did not stand on ceremony and took Sect Master Zuo¡¯s seat as if it were his right.


    He lazily stretched out his long legs: ¡°What were you discussing just now? Continue, and let me listen to what heinous deeds you old immortals are planning to commit.¡±


    Shen Qinghe just heard him refer to the elders as ¡°shameless¡± and now they turned into ¡°old immortals.¡± The corners of her lips lifted, a flicker of amusement in her eyes.


    All the heaviness and oppression she had felt before vanished in an instant.


    Elder Wang was also very fearful of Dongfang Wuya. When Dongfang Wuya looked his way, he immediately sat up straight: ¡°We were discussing serious matters. Qinghe was smearing Shengsheng with accusation of harming a fellow disciple without any evidence, and we were deliberating over this matter¡­¡±


    ¡°I am a witness, I saw with my own eyes Nan Sheng acting against Qinghe and pushing her down the cliff!¡± Yan Changsheng interrupted Elder Wang¡¯s presumptuous words.


    ¡°Your testimony counts for nothing. Everyone in the Sky Pole Sect knows that Shengsheng left you, and that you, out of love turned to hate, are biased towards Qinghe because she saved you in the Red Moon Secret Realm. How can your testimony be reliable?!¡± Sword Master Tian Yan immediately rebuked Yan Changsheng¡¯s statement.


    Dongfang Wuya nodded to himself as he listened: ¡°Tian Yan has a point.¡±


    Seeing Dongfang Wuya agree, Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s face immediately lit up with a smile: ¡°Exactly that.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya looked at the self-satisfied Sword Master Tian Yan with a smile that was not quite a smile and continued the unfinished conversation: ¡°If that¡¯s the case, there¡¯s no need for such trouble. We can handle this matter simply. When Nan Sheng arrives, a Soul Search will reveal the truth!¡±


    With these words, everyone, including Sect Master Zuo, was taken aback.


    Shen Qinghe stared blankly at Dongfang Wuya, suddenly wondering if he knew of her intentions.


    Before coming to look for Sect Master Zuo, she had considered not having Yan Changsheng testify on her behalf. She had another method in mind: Soul Search.


    She knew her own influence was weak and had prepared for the worst. If Sect Master Zuo was unwilling to Soul Search Nan Sheng, then they could Soul Search her instead. All she wanted was justice, no matter the cost!

 Chapter 91 - 91 89 Expel Me From the Sky Pole Sect

    ?Chapter 91: Chapter 89: Expel Me From the Sky Pole Sect! Chapter 91: Chapter 89: Expel Me From the Sky Pole Sect! Sword Master Tian Yan finally came back to his senses and said angrily, ¡°No way! Just based on Qinghe¡¯s word, you want to soul search Shengsheng¡¯s soul. What kind of reasoning is that? Wuya, this matter is of great importance, soul searching should not be done unless absolutely necessary. Moreover, Shengsheng is on the verge of a breakthrough. If she succeeds, today would be the joyous day she becomes a Golden Core cultivator. How can we soul search her on such a joyous day?¡± S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Dongfang Wuya listened to Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s rant, and when he finished, he spoke slowly, ¡°This won¡¯t do, that won¡¯t do, so what do you suggest?¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s face darkened as he tried to reason with Shen Qinghe and appeal to her emotions, ¡°Qinghe, I know you are jealous of Shengsheng. Shengsheng has the talent for cultivation, and Changsheng abandoned you because of Shengsheng, but you can¡¯t let jealousy turn into hatred and make baseless accusations against Shengsheng¡­¡±


    ¡°Are you absolutely sure it¡¯s Qinghe who¡¯s slandering Nan Sheng? Do you have any evidence?¡± Dongfang Wuya found Sword Master Tian Yan particularly shameless.


    Sword Master Tian Yan said solemnly, ¡°No evidence is needed, it¡¯s a fact!¡±


    Dongfang Wuya flicked his sleeve and nodded in understanding, ¡°According to your logic, right and wrong are decided solely by you. Why don¡¯t we have Zuo An give up his position as sect leader and you can take over as Sky Pole Sect¡¯s leader.¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan looked at Sect Master Zuo, meeting his inscrutable gaze, and hastily explained, ¡°Wuya, that joke¡¯s going too far.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya found a comfortable position to sit, lazily watching Sword Master Tian Yan, ¡°I was just wondering, what could Nan Sheng possibly have that our Qinghe would be jealous of? Her flirtatious nature or her vicious hypocrisy? Someone despicable like Nan Sheng isn¡¯t worth our Qinghe¡¯s jealousy!¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan became angry from embarrassment, ¡°Who are you calling vicious and hypocritical?!¡±


    Dongfang Wuya glanced over with a detached look, and immediately, Sword Master Tian Yan felt an overwhelming pressure bear down on him. Whereas before he might have barely managed to hold his ground, at this moment his legs went weak, and he found himself kneeling on the ground.


    He tried to struggle to his feet, but the heavy pressure made his head bow uncontrollably, and it was tilting in Shen Qinghe¡¯s direction. Just as he was about to unwillingly kowtow to Shen Qinghe, Sect Master Zuo finally spoke up, ¡°Wuya, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya snorted, ¡°Boring.¡±


    But in the end, he let Sword Master Tian Yan off and didn¡¯t take things too far.


    The heavy pressure on Sword Master Tian Yan vanished in an instant, and he was covered in cold sweat. He was only a moment away from prostrating himself before Shen Qinghe in public. Had he actually knelt down, he would have become the laughingstock of the entire sect.


    ¡°I remember several of you implying earlier that those with strength have the right to speak. Indeed, had I been as cold-hearted as you all, letting some who hold themselves in high esteem be humiliated in public wouldn¡¯t seem like a big deal,¡± Dongfang Wuya said, not hiding his disdain for Sword Master Tian Yan.


    Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s face turned beet red.


    But Nan Sheng was his most accomplished disciple, and he absolutely couldn¡¯t let anyone soul search her, or it would be a slap in his face.


    He knew Dongfang Wuya was unreasonable, so he turned to Sect Master Zuo and said, ¡°Sect Master, soul searching is too sinister. If Shengsheng is breaking through, it¡¯s when she¡¯s at her weakest. Soul searching her now could damage her foundation. I fear this could be Qinghe¡¯s slander against Shengsheng. If Shengsheng is innocent and still gets her soul searched for nothing, who will restore justice for Shengsheng? I hope the sect master will consider this carefully!¡±


    Sect Master Zuo had the same concerns.


    After all, Nan Sheng was currently the face of Sky Pole Sect. He cherished talent and was reluctant to use the Soul Searching Technique on Nan Sheng.


    Only, Qinghe¡¯s allegations were so convincing, and he also knew Changsheng¡¯s temperament¡ªwhy would he falsely accuse Nan Sheng?


    Sect Master Zuo found himself in a difficult position.


    At this moment, Shen Qinghe stepped forward and said crisply, ¡°If the soul search proves Nan Sheng¡¯s innocence, the sect master is welcome to expel me from the Sky Pole Sect!¡±


    Yan Changsheng also stepped forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with Shen Qinghe, ¡°I second that. If Nan Sheng did not try to harm Qinghe, I am willing to leave the sect alongside Qinghe!¡±


    Sect Master Zuo¡¯s expression was grave, and several elders also knew the situation had become serious.


    If even Yan Changsheng was willing to be expelled from the sect for this, it meant that Nan Sheng really might have poisoned Qinghe.


    Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s face was somber, and with such a force arrayed against him, he suddenly lost his confidence. But how could Shengsheng, kind and innocent, possibly bring herself to poison a good-for-nothing like Shen Qinghe?


    Impossible!


    ¡°Tian Yan, what do you say?¡± Sect Master Zuo still respected Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s opinion.


    At this moment, Sword Master Tian Yan also felt uncertain; he was still hesitating. Dongfang Wuya added fuel to the flames from the sidelines, ¡°Perhaps Tian Yan is worried that after the Soul Search, it will be proved that Nan Sheng is venomous and scheming, fearing that he, because of Nan Sheng, will lose all his face; thus he dares not carry out the Soul Searching Technique on her, right?¡±


    Provoked by Dongfang Wuya, Sword Master Tian Yan instantly snapped in anger, ¡°Who says I dare not?! I believe in Shengsheng, she would never harm Qinghe! Once Shengsheng¡¯s innocence is proven, Qinghe must be expelled from the Sky Pole Sect forever, never to return!¡±


    Shen Qinghe had no objections, and naturally, Dongfang Wuya had none either.


    About two shichen later, Nan Sheng indeed had a breakthrough, successfully forming her Core, advancing to the Golden Core Stage cultivator.


    For a time, the entire sect was buoyed by jubilation.


    Just at this moment, the accusation of Nan Sheng injuring a fellow disciple also spread throughout the sect.


    Nan Sheng¡¯s admirers were convinced that Shen Qinghe was punching above his weight, doing this to attract everyone¡¯s attention; others felt that Qinghe was not that kind of person, and it must be that Nan Sheng did something to make Qinghe report to the Sect Leader, especially since Yan Changsheng was a witness, identifying Nan Sheng as the murderer.


    Everyone had witnessed the sweet times between Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng, how much Changsheng loved Shengsheng was clear for all to see. It was only later that Nan Sheng turned to follow Xiao Chen, and the loving couple became estranged.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s defection also made everyone feel that this was his revenge against Nan Sheng.


    When Nan Sheng was summoned to the Council Hall, the area outside was already bursting at the seams; everyone wanted to know what the outcome would be.


    Quite a few of Nan Sheng¡¯s adoring fans, seeing her arrival, cheered her on, stating their belief in her.


    But Nan Sheng herself lacked confidence, because she had indeed acted against Shen Qinghe. Regrettably, she hadn¡¯t managed to kill Shen Qinghe, or else she wouldn¡¯t have left today¡¯s troubles.


    Before long, Xiao Chen also arrived.


    Everyone thought Xiao Chen had come to support Nan Sheng; after all, he was her fianc¨¦. Even Nan Sheng herself thought so.


    ¡°Brother Xiao, I am wronged¡­¡± Nan Sheng gazed at Xiao Chen with hope, wishing for him to speak on her behalf.


    Xiao Chen gave a gentle smile, but his eyes did not reflect the warmth, ¡°If you are wronged, the Sect Leader and the elders will surely clear your name.¡±


    Seeing that Nan Sheng had finally arrived, Dongfang Wuya opened his lips indifferently, ¡°Now that everyone is present, let¡¯s make it quick. Tian Yan, Nan Sheng is your disciple. You make the move.¡±


    Nan Sheng did not understand, ¡°What are you going to do?!¡±


    ¡°Soul Search,¡± Dongfang Wuya looked at Nan Sheng with a smile full of malice.

 Chapter 92 - 92 90 Dongfang Wuya This Villain

    ?Chapter 92: Chapter 90: Dongfang Wuya, This Villain Chapter 92: Chapter 90: Dongfang Wuya, This Villain Nan Sheng was both shocked and scared, looking at Sect Master Zuo sitting at the head in disbelief, ¡°Why must this disciple undergo Soul Searching?!¡±


    At this moment, Shen Qinghe explained from the side, ¡°Master Tian Yan thinks that Second Senior Brother accused you out of love turned to hatred and finds his testimony unreliable. Uncle Dongfang then suggested using the Soul Searching Technique, so that we can clarify the whole course of events¡­¡±


    ¡°It was you who falsely accused me for no reason, why is the Soul Searching Technique being used on me? I do not accept this!¡± Nan Sheng¡¯s eyes were brimming with tears as she looked towards Sect Master Zuo and the elders, ¡°I am innocent, it¡¯s clearly Qinghe who is jealous of me for taking Brother Changsheng away and is splashing dirty water on me. If we have to use the Soul Searching Technique, it should be on Qinghe, why should I suffer this injustice?¡±


    ¡°Because I say so,¡± Dongfang Wuya felt this was a waste of time and looked at Sect Master Zuo impatiently, ¡°Zuo An, go and perform Soul Search!¡±


    Sect Master Zuo did not expect Dongfang Wuya to instruct him to do such dirty and tiring work, puzzled, he said, ¡°Why don¡¯t you do it?¡±


    Why did he have to be the one to harm Nan Sheng?


    This was a once-in-a-millennium genius girl, how could he bear to strike?


    ¡°Because I find it dirty,¡± said Dongfang Wuya, speaking his true thoughts.


    Sect Master Zuo: ¡­


    ¡°What are you standing there for? Do you need me to beg you four times over?¡± Dongfang Wuya urged.


    Knowing there was no escape, Sect Master Zuo reluctantly stood up, took slow steps towards Nan Sheng: ¡°Endure it a little, it will be over soon.¡±


    He did not wish for Nan Sheng to do something as terrible as harming a fellow disciple, but with things having come to this point, they owed everyone the truth.


    ¡°Master, I am innocent,¡± Nan Sheng looked towards the Sword Master Tian Yan, her eyes welling with tears, pitiful to the extreme, ¡°How can Master stand by and let them bully your disciple like this?¡±


    The Sword Master Tian Yan naturally felt sorry for his good disciple, but Dongfang Wuya, the unreasonable brute, had too high a cultivation base, and Sect Master Zuo always listened to Dongfang Wuya; where else was there room for him to speak?


    He could not bear to watch any longer and could only comfort her, ¡°Shengsheng, do not be afraid, it will be over very soon. Endure a little, and it will pass. Soon your innocence will be restored, and Shen Qinghe will be expelled from the Sky Pole Sect!¡±


    ¡°No, no, I can¡¯t!¡± Nan Sheng was both panicked and in disarray, continuously retreating. Suddenly, she thought of an excuse to delay, ¡°This disciple has just had a breakthrough and am weak right now. Undergoing Soul Searching at this moment, I won¡¯t be able to withstand it, wait until I have rested and recovered before performing the Soul Searching Technique.¡±


    Shen Qinghe, of course, knew Nan Sheng was buying time. With Nan Sheng¡¯s protagonist¡¯s luck, if given a little time, perhaps even the Soul Searching Technique wouldn¡¯t be able to touch her.


    ¡°Everyone is here today; we surely can¡¯t make a wasted trip. The truth must be shown today!¡± Shen Qinghe said earnestly.


    Dongfang Wuya also felt this made sense, ¡°Zuo An, begin.¡±


    Sect Master Zuo stopped wasting words, instantly moved in front of Nan Sheng, and started to Soul Search her.


    Nan Sheng let out one miserable cry after another, saddening all who heard them.


    Sect Master Zuo too felt reluctant, fearing that Nan Sheng wouldn¡¯t be able to bear it, he wanted to quickly end the Soul Searching Technique.


    However, he soon discovered the truth, and everyone witnessed with their own eyes the scene where Nan Sheng pushed Shen Qinghe into the Abyss. Yan Changsheng originally had a chance to save Shen Qinghe, but it was Nan Sheng who struck out with a sword towards Shen Qinghe¡¯s hand.


    After Shen Qinghe fell into The Abyss, Yan Changsheng also leaped after her¡­


    Once the Soul Searching Technique concluded, apart from Nan Sheng¡¯s pained moans, there was nothing left but a deathlike silence.


    In everyone¡¯s memory, Nan Sheng was kind and pure-hearted, gentle in manner, but where was that gentleness and kindness in the fierce gaze she had as she pushed Shen Qinghe into The Abyss?


    It was hard to imagine the depth of Nan Sheng¡¯s hatred towards Shen Qinghe.


    It was Nan Sheng who had snatched Yan Changsheng away, and she was also the pride of the sect, the genius girl whom everyone spoke of fondly.


    Yet such a girl could not tolerate the entirely unthreatening Shen Qinghe. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This unavoidably brought to mind another incident from the previous year. At that time, Shen Qinghe had accused Yan Changsheng of stealing the Heterodox Cultivation Manual for Nan Sheng¡¯s sake. Because Shen Qinghe had no proof and everyone else sided with Nan Sheng, the matter was dropped.


    Could it be that the incident was true, that it was indeed Nan Sheng who had taken Shen Qinghe¡¯s secret manual? After all, Nan Sheng was capable of committing murder and robbery.


    Seeing the silence at the scene, Dongfang Wuya¡¯s lips curled in sarcasm, ¡°Didn¡¯t those elders previously swear by their conviction, claiming Nan Sheng wouldn¡¯t commit such a heinous act against a fellow disciple? Now that you¡¯ve seen the clear truth, why does no one step forward to accuse Nan Sheng of murder? Aren¡¯t you all self-proclaimed upholders of the Righteous Path?¡±


    The expression of the elders was one of embarrassment. They hadn¡¯t expected the accusation to be true. Why would Nan Sheng want to kill Qinghe?


    Qinghe¡¯s cultivation base was lower than Nan Sheng¡¯s, and her talent was not as high; she simply did not obstruct Nan Sheng in any way, making the matter illogical.


    Sword Master Tian Yan, after the initial shock, finally regained his composure, defending Nan Sheng, ¡°Shengsheng is by nature good-hearted, how could she commit such a cruel act against a fellow disciple? I saw clearly earlier on¡ªshe was controlled by some evil being. Shengsheng, am I right?¡±


    Nan Sheng was writhing in pain. Hearing Sword Master Tian Yan¡¯s words, she wept silently, ¡°M-Master, I don¡¯t remember any of this at all, I don¡¯t know what h-happened¡­¡±


    As she spoke, she crawled to Shen Qinghe¡¯s feet, crying and saying, ¡°Qinghe, I¡¯m sorry, I really don¡¯t remember anything like this. If I had known, I would have confessed to Sect Master as soon as I returned.¡±


    As she spoke, she looked at her own hands, seeming unable to believe she had committed such a cruel act against a fellow disciple.


    The other Cultivators watching the scene exchanged looks, also unsure whether to believe Nan Sheng¡¯s words. But seeing her sincere remorse and regret, it did not seem feigned.


    Shen Qinghe watched Nan Sheng¡¯s self-directed performance, moving farther away from her and said indifferently, ¡°All I want is justice, and I also wish for everyone to know what truly happened in the Red Moon Secret Realm. As for why Nan Sheng hated me enough to want to kill me, that, only Nan Sheng herself knows. Initially, I couldn¡¯t understand why, with her high cultivation talent, she was still coveting my Heterodox Cultivation Manual.¡±


    When Yan Changsheng heard this, he knelt before Sect Master Zuo and the elders, ¡°Last year it was indeed I, with my profound cultivation base, who knocked Qinghe unconscious and took the Heterodox Cultivation Manual from her¡­¡±


    He carefully narrated the events, adding in the end, ¡°In this matter Medical Cultivator Li was an accomplice. If Sect Master calls Medical Cultivator Li for a thorough interrogation, the truth will be revealed.¡±


    Nan Sheng could not believe that Yan Changsheng would turn against her at this juncture. How could he treat her like this?


    She was the woman he loved most. By revealing this matter, he too would face punishment.


    Medical Cultivator Li was hiding in the crowd, not expecting Yan Changsheng to expose him at this crucial moment. He instinctively thought to flee, but when someone spotted him, they blocked his path and pushed him into the Council Hall.

 Chapter 93 - 93 91 Unmasking Nan Shengs True Face

    ?Chapter 93: Chapter 91: Unmasking Nan Sheng¡¯s True Face Chapter 93: Chapter 91: Unmasking Nan Sheng¡¯s True Face Medical Cultivator Li, seeing there was no escape, subconsciously looked towards Nan Sheng.


    Nan Sheng was his goddess, he had been bewitched by her at the time, and when she asked for his help, he had agreed without a second thought. He had never imagined that one day he would be brought out for a public trial.


    With tear-filled eyes, Nan Sheng gazed at Medical Cultivator Li, who found it hard to bear, but how could he hide this matter?


    Dongfang Wuya also noticed the silent exchange of glances between Nan Sheng and Medical Cultivator Li, and he said indifferently, ¡°Medical Cultivator Li, speak the truth, and I shall spare you from death! The ¡®Heterodox Cultivation Manual¡¯ is my property, and in this matter, I am also the victim. Let me tell you something, the last cultivator who tried to steal my Spiritual Treasure has turned to dust and smoke.¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Unable to withstand his overwhelming intimidation, Medical Cultivator Li involuntarily knelt to the ground.


    His cold sweat poured down; if he had been hesitating before, how could he dare to conceal anything now? He confessed the whole plan that Nan Sheng had plotted with him.


    ¡°I was also bewitched, falling for Shengsheng¡¯s seduction to do wrong. Please, Mr. Wuya, show mercy and do not kill me!¡± Medical Cultivator Li could no longer consider Nan Sheng¡¯s feelings and shifted all the blame onto her.


    Of course, that was the truth. If it wasn¡¯t for Nan Sheng using her charms on him, how could he have conspired with her in such disgraceful conduct?


    This revelation at such a critical juncture made it difficult for Sword Master Tian Yan to clear Nan Sheng¡¯s name and convince the crowd.


    Everyone had almost believed that Nan Sheng was possessed by an evil entity and had lost her senses when she hurt Shen Qing, especially since no motive for Nan Sheng to poison Qinghe was found.


    Now, with the old grudge about stealing the Secret Manual emerging, everyone realized that Nan Sheng harbored such deep animosity towards Qinghe from so long ago. Thus, Nan Sheng poisoning Shen Qinghe seemed entirely plausible.


    The crowd buzzed with discussion, pointing fingers and casting blame at Nan Sheng.


    Since joining the Sky Pole Sect, Nan Sheng had been everyone¡¯s cherished moonlight, their goddess, and the dream lover of many male cultivators.


    Yet such a talented young lady had such a vicious heart, not only taking Qinghe¡¯s fianc¨¦ but also her Secret Manual, and even worse, attempting to take her life.


    If it were not for searching Nan Sheng¡¯s soul today, who knows when Qinghe¡¯s grievances would have come to light for all to see.


    Shen Zhiyao had been holding back, but now she felt no need for restraint. She rushed to Nan Sheng and slapped her face several times, ¡°Bitch! What did Qinghe ever do to you for you to want to kill her?!¡±


    Nan Sheng, having just undergone a Soul Search, was in a state of weakness and of course couldn¡¯t dodge Shen Zhiyao¡¯s slaps.


    Sword Master Tian Yan also felt humiliated.


    He had thought Nan Sheng had no reason to harm Shen Qinghe, but the truth proved that Nan Sheng was indeed malicious, intent on killing Shen Qinghe.


    Now that Nan Sheng¡¯s perfect image was shattered, he, as her Master, also lost face.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s slaps were not just on Nan Sheng¡¯s face but also on his own aged face.


    ¡°Zhiyao, Shengsheng will be punished for her wrongdoings, but you should not take justice into your own hands,¡± Master Tian Yan knew Nan Sheng could not escape punishment, and he recognized that the tide had turned, but he could not allow Shen Zhiyao to trample on Nan Sheng like this.


    Shen Qinghe let Shen Zhiyao vent before pulling her aside, ¡°Elder sister, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    ¡°This venomous woman deserves a thousand cuts!¡± Shen Zhiyao became furious at the thought of her sister nearly dying in The Abyss, wanting to stab Nan Sheng on the spot.


    Shen Qinghe gently squeezed Shen Zhiyao¡¯s palm, causing her to quickly calm down, recalling that no matter how bad Nan Sheng might be, she was the female lead, graced with the halo of a protagonist.


    With the truth now exposed, Dongfang Wuya lightly curved his thin lips, ¡°Sect Master, how do you plan to deal with Nan Sheng? Right, what is the prescribed punishment for seriously injuring a fellow disciple? Isn¡¯t it expulsion from the sect?!¡±


    As soon as he said this, everyone was shocked, including Shen Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s first reaction was to wonder if the rest of the male leads would follow Nan Sheng if she left the Sky Pole Sect?


    If the protagonists left, she could only scrounge for spiritual energy from a few minor characters. From past experience, the spiritual energy of her character, the evil supporting sister, was simply not enough for her to draw from.


    It wasn¡¯t just her who thought of this hurdle¡ªShen Zhiyao also considered Shen Qinghe¡¯s plight.


    Just then, Sword Master Tian Yan stepped forward and said, ¡°Shengsheng is my closed-door disciple, and I cannot allow her to leave the sect! Even if she has made mistakes, she should be given a chance to correct them. Moreover, Shengsheng and Xiao Chen are engaged to be married soon. How can she be expelled from the Sky Pole Sect at this time?!¡±


    Several of the elders agreed with this sentiment.


    Nan Sheng was a cultivation genius, and if she were expelled from the Sky Pole Sect, she would definitely join another sect. If in the future Nan Sheng¡¯s cultivation base reached its full potential and she wanted to retaliate against the Sky Pole Sect, wouldn¡¯t that be shooting ourselves in the foot?


    Elder Wang was the first to echo, ¡°Sword Master Tian Yan is correct, Shengsheng may have made a mistake, but it was not a grave one. The secret manual has been returned to Qinghe, and now that Qinghe is safe and sound here, no great harm has been done. To know one¡¯s mistakes and change one¡¯s actions is a virtue above all others; we should give Shengsheng a chance to redeem herself. What does Sect Master think?¡±


    Sect Master Zuo also felt it was a pity to expel a cultivation talent like Nan Sheng from the sect, but Dongfang Wuya had always been domineering, and if Dongfang Wuya did not agree, there was nothing he could do about it.


    He looked toward Shen Qinghe, and suddenly had an idea, asking with a glimmer of hope, ¡°Qinghe is the victim here, why don¡¯t we listen to what Qinghe has to say?¡±


    Nan Sheng looked towards Shen Qinghe, her expression blank.


    She had never imagined that one day her fate would depend on a single word from Shen Qinghe. Unless something unexpected occurred, Shen Qinghe would surely wish for her to be expelled from the Sky Pole Sect, wouldn¡¯t she?


    Seeing everyone looking at her, Shen Qinghe feigned magnanimity and said, ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s necessary to expel Nan Sheng from the Sky Pole Sect. But the fact that Nan Sheng harmed a fellow disciple cannot be overlooked; she must be severely punished!¡±


    Sect Master Zuo heaved a sigh of relief, ¡°Yes, what Qinghe said makes sense. You are the victim, what kind of punishment do you think would be appropriate for Shengsheng to make amends?¡±


    While speaking, he cautiously glanced at Dongfang Wuya.


    ¡°A punishment of fifty lashes with the Thunder Whip, what does Sect Master think?¡± This was the best punishment Shen Qinghe could think of.


    Nan Sheng couldn¡¯t die, nor could she leave the Sky Pole Sect, nor be locked away for ten or eight years; otherwise, the male leads might disappear along with Nan Sheng, and her own cultivation might stagnate for ten or eight years¡­


    At that moment, she suddenly remembered something. Since she had taken the Snow Bone Grass, there hadn¡¯t been any sign of a breakthrough.


    Wasn¡¯t it said that Snow Bone Grass was a rare Immortal Herb, and its most basic function was Vein Cleansing and Marrow Washing? Why hadn¡¯t she experienced any sign of a breakthrough since taking the Snow Bone Grass?


    Could Dongfang Wuya have given her a fake Snow Bone Grass?


    She quickly dismissed this possibility because as soon as she took the Snow Bone Grass, she had broken through the Illusory Realm of Snow Bone City, so the Snow Bone Grass she took couldn¡¯t possibly be fake.


    If she saw no breakthrough even after taking the Snow Bone Grass, did she still have any hope of advancing in her cultivation in this lifetime?


    The thought of this possibility chilled her heart.


    ¡ª-


    .Aoow, the breakthrough for the lady goose is imminent.

 Chapter 94 - 94 92 He refined another Qinghe

    ?Chapter 94: Chapter 92: He refined another Qinghe¡­ Chapter 94: Chapter 92: He refined another Qinghe¡­ Shen Qinghe¡¯s mind was in a daze when, unbeknownst to her, Dongfang Wuya approached, looking at her coldly, ¡°Follow me!¡±


    Shen Qinghe silently followed behind Dongfang Wuya to a secluded place, where he slowed his pace, ¡°Just now, you could have had Nan Sheng expelled from the Sky Pole Sect with a single word, why did you let her off?¡±


    Calling her merciful like a woman? Yet, she doesn¡¯t seem like she would repay evil with kindness.


    ¡°Now that all the disciples of the sect know Nan Sheng¡¯s true colors, and a once-celebrated woman has become despised by all, I wanted to witness such a delightful vindication with my own eyes.¡± She paused before raising another concern, ¡°Uncle-Master, after taking the Snow Bone Grass, I have not shown any signs of breakthrough, does that mean the Snow Bone Grass is useless to me?¡±


    Dongfang Wuya looked at her hanging her head like a fool and inexplicably felt her stupidity was somewhat endearing.


    During the time in the Snow Bone City Illusory Realm, she seemed much shrewder, even bamboozling him when he was just a Sword Spirit.


    Realizing he had once again recalled the events inside the Illusory Realm, Dongfang Wuya¡¯s brow furrowed slightly.


    ¡°Why would you think it¡¯s useless to you? You escaped from the Mythical Beast Fantasy Realm alive, and with a single sword stroke, you broke through One Realm¡ªis that not a breakthrough?!¡± Dongfang Wuya rubbed the top of Shen Qinghe¡¯s head.


    Just as he touched her soft, fluffy hair, he remembered the intimate moment in the Illusory Realm when her hair was entwined with his. His hand jerked back as if burned and quickly retracted.


    Shen Qinghe was completely unaware of Dongfang Wuya¡¯s abnormal behavior; she was immersed in joy.


    Dongfang Wuya was right, how could she possibly have not made a breakthrough?


    Although she didn¡¯t know the exact cultivation base of the alien-shaped person, he was at least above a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, right? She, with an ordinary Spirit Sword, had slain a being that governed One Realm¡ªhow could that not be a breakthrough?


    She was extremely excited, her beautiful eyes shining like stars, ¡°Uncle-Master is right, I will diligently cultivate and strive to break through as soon as possible!¡±


    After her excitement subsided, she finally met Dongfang Wuya¡¯s somewhat gloomy eyes, seeing his cold gaze for the first time.


    The chill in Dongfang Wuya¡¯s eyes reminded her that he too was one of the malicious male leads, and she should stay further away from him.


    Dongfang Wuya caught Shen Qinghe¡¯s timid gaze, and for a moment, recalled how she had looked at him with shy, misty eyes as she kissed him in the Illusory Realm, as if silently seducing him.


    A restless feeling surged within him, and he looked away, his voice deep, ¡°Can you stop copying Nan Sheng¡¯s tricks? Instead of learning what is right, all you pick up is the crooked stuff.¡±


    Having lived as long as him, he had seen all kinds of people and all manner of seductive tactics, how could he be attracted to her crude methods?


    Shen Qinghe was utterly clueless, ¡°I haven¡¯t copied Nan Sheng.¡±


    Why would she copy Nan Sheng for no reason?


    ¡°Still denying it! Do you think I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re thinking?¡± Dongfang Wuya saw right through Shen Qinghe¡¯s malevolent intentions.


    She couldn¡¯t obtain his virginity in the Illusory Realm and having tasted sweetness there, she wanted to continue seducing him.


    Shen Qinghe still didn¡¯t understand what Dongfang Wuya was talking about, so she asked directly, ¡°Uncle-Master, what exactly are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°Were you not being disrespectful to me in the Illusory Realm, attempting to take away my virginity?!¡± Dongfang Wuya demanded sternly.


    Blushing at the recollection of everything that happened in the Illusory Realm, Shen Qinghe stammered, ¡°But, but during that time in Snow Bone City, it was the sword that coerced me, I, I didn¡¯t have a choice, I only¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve said more than once that the Illusory Realm is just an illusion, and reality is reality. You should consider everything that happened in the Illusory Realm as just a dream, and upon waking, return to reality. Why don¡¯t you ever listen?¡± Seeing her blush and become flustered, Dongfang Wuya was even more convinced that she was feeling guilty.


    Seeing Dongfang Wuya¡¯s stern and cold expression, Shen Qinghe could only assume Dongfang Wuya had misunderstood her. After a moment of thought, she said, ¡°Disciple understands. From now on, I¡¯ll try to show my face less in front of Master Uncle.¡±


    Having said that, she hurriedly ran off, fearing she might anger Dongfang Wuya further.


    Dongfang Wuya watched Shen Qinghe run into the distance, sighing softly to himself.


    This is probably for the best, he thought. Otherwise, it would be awkward to face each other. If she keeps indulging in romantic relations, it won¡¯t benefit her cultivation either.


    Yet, he questioned himself. Was he too stern just now? Did he frighten her?


    After all, she is just a young girl, her mind inevitably preoccupied with affairs between men and women. Isn¡¯t that perfectly normal?


    Dongfang Wuya stood still for a long while before finally returning to Bixiao Tower.


    He had never before felt Bixiao Tower to be so spacious; perhaps it was because he had spent too much time with Shen Qinghe recently. Especially since she had been fluttering about him every day for the past half a month. Now alone in Bixiao Tower, he found the entire building eerily empty.


    Out of sheer boredom, he crafted a puppet. Once the puppet was complete, he found himself staring blankly at its face.


    Xiao Bai, seeing the likeness of the puppet, said matter-of-factly, ¡°This puppet looks a lot like Fairy Qinghe.¡±


    On closer inspection, Dongfang Wuya realized every feature, the nose, mouth, and eyes, bore a strong resemblance to Shen Qinghe, even the birthmark between her eyebrows was identical to Shen Qinghe¡¯s.


    With a tremble of his hand, he did not look closely again and responded indifferently, ¡°You¡¯re blind!¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xiao Bai sneaked a glance at his master and met his icy stare filled with murderous intent. He shuddered and hurriedly responded, ¡°Yes, yes, Xiao Bai was mistaken. It doesn¡¯t look at all like Fairy Qinghe, nor does it match Fairy Qinghe¡¯s character and spirit.¡±


    Yet, the face was clearly identical, and the master had never before crafted a female puppet. Coming back today, he seemed preoccupied with heavy thoughts, and then he created a female puppet resembling Fairy Qinghe. The whole affair appeared very strange.


    After pondering for a while and still not understanding, Xiao Bai realized that the female puppet had already disintegrated into a wisp of green smoke in his master¡¯s hands, leaving not a trace behind¡­


    The results of Nan Sheng¡¯s punishment were announced quickly, not only was she sentenced to fifty lashes with the Thunder Whip, but also, upon Dongfang Wuya¡¯s insistence, she was to be imprisoned in Nether Pool for a month.


    After the revelation of Nan Sheng harming a fellow disciple spread, it not only startled the entire Sky Pole Sect but also became the talk of the South Desolate Continent.


    No one had expected Nan Sheng to be so malicious. Yet, this girl with a venomous heart was a once-in-a-millennium cultivation prodigy, and she possessed a beauty that could make hearts tremble.


    Now it was uncertain whether Xiao Chen would still marry Nan Sheng after this incident.


    In Shen Qinghe¡¯s view, Nan Sheng was still the female lead, always the center of attention no matter where she went or what storms she weathered.


    As long as Nan Sheng was in the Sky Pole Sect, legends about her would never cease.


    As for the rumors about Nan Sheng, Shen Qinghe would just listen and let them pass. What was urgent for her was to enter seclusion for some time to cultivate seriously.


    This time, Shen Zhiyao¡¯s return from her trials coincided with a breakthrough, and with Nan Sheng¡¯s true face revealed, Shen Zhiyao offered to act as protector for Shen Qinghe, out of joy and eagerness.


    However, there was still an annoying presence outside the Simple Residence Courtyard, none other than Yan Changsheng.


    ¡ª


    Haha, would you say a goose¡¯s hardest part is?

 Chapter 95 - 95 93 Qinghe Makes Consecutive Breakthroughs

    ?Chapter 95: Chapter 93: Qinghe Makes Consecutive Breakthroughs Chapter 95: Chapter 93: Qinghe Makes Consecutive Breakthroughs Shen Zhiyao wanted to drive Yan Changsheng away, but she also knew that Shen Qinghe needed a supply of Spiritual Energy for his cultivation retreat, and with Yan Changsheng coming on his own initiative, this could just alleviate Shen Qinghe¡¯s urgent need.


    Faced with a choice between two unpleasant options, she decided to ignore Yan Changsheng.


    Just as Shen Qinghe began his retreat, Nan Sheng was receiving the punishment of the Thunder Whip. This time, at the request of Sword Master Tian Yan, there were no onlookers, but the fifty lashes of the Thunder Whip were enough to nearly take Nan Sheng¡¯s life.


    This time, no one pitied her, and the only person who appeared was Xiao Chen, but he was the very one to personally send her into Nether Pool for punishment.


    ¡°Brother Xiao, do you despise me, too?¡± Seeing Xiao Chen turn to leave, Nan Sheng felt an overwhelming sadness.


    In the past, wherever she went, she was surrounded by admirers like stars around the moon, but now she had become the target of collective hostility, encountering strange looks from people wherever she went.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense, you¡¯ll be out in a month,¡± Xiao Chen¡¯s voice was devoid of warmth.


    Nan Sheng watched Xiao Chen absent-mindedly and suddenly asked, ¡°Brother Xiao, will you still marry me?¡±


    Now, she had nothing left, everyone knew of her venomous heart, Xiao Chen never really liked her that much, so how could he possibly marry her?


    ¡°Of course! As soon as you come out from Nether Pool, we will prepare for the wedding,¡± Xiao Chen said, and then walked away without looking back. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    To him, marrying Nan Sheng was no different from marrying any other woman. He didn¡¯t care whether Nan Sheng was evil or kind; it wasn¡¯t today that he found out that she was a bad woman.


    He needed a woman to settle his mind, and Nan Sheng just met his criteria. That was enough.


    Nan Sheng stared at the receding figure of Xiao Chen, and in her daze, she walked into the Nether Pool.


    It was said that the Nether Pool contained waters from the Netherworld, and a Cultivator who entered it would suffer bone-piercing pain.


    Nan Sheng had always been the most pain-averse, and the moment she entered the pool, her bones felt as if they were being torn apart. This pain was no less than the lashes from the Thunder Whip.


    And she had to stay in the Nether Pool for an entire month¡­


    Nan Sheng suffered excruciating pain every day in the Nether Pool, and a month here made her feel as if she had lived a lifetime.


    On this day, Xiao Chen came to fetch Nan Sheng, and upon seeing her, he was taken aback.


    It was because Nan Sheng had lost a lot of weight. What used to be baby fat was now distressingly thin, her large doe eyes looked especially pitiful, and she seemed even more beautiful than before, by three parts. It was a frailty that seemed to shine from within her bones, like porcelain that could shatter with a touch, heartbreakingly beautiful.


    Even he had to admit that even in the Three Realms, Nan Sheng was among the top beauties. This woman¡¯s beauty and delicacy were etched into her very soul.


    ¡°Brother Xiao¡­¡± The moment Nan Sheng saw Xiao Chen, tears streamed down her face before she could speak.


    Xiao Chen stepped forward and held her tight, showing a rare bit of tenderness, ¡°It¡¯s all right now.¡±


    Nan Sheng clung to Xiao Chen, feeling the warmth of his embrace. At that moment, she felt she truly fell in love with this man.


    At least when the whole world turned its back on her, Xiao Chen was still there waiting for her.


    Yan Changsheng once loved her so much, but for Shen Qinghe, he too betrayed her. Only Xiao Chen stood by her at this time, how could she not love a man like that?


    ¡°Brother Xiao, do you still want to marry me?¡± she asked hoarsely.


    ¡°Of course,¡± Xiao Chen replied decisively.


    Nan Sheng cried tears of joy, ¡°I will definitely be a good wife, I won¡¯t let Brother Xiao be disappointed.¡±


    Xiao Chen held Nan Sheng tight, but his gaze fell in the direction of Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen¡¯s wedding was being prepared with great zeal.


    Everyone had thought that after such an incident with Nan Sheng, Xiao Chen would abandon her, but it turned out everyone had misjudged Xiao Chen.


    In another place, Yan Changsheng spent his days outside the Simple Residence Courtyard, seemingly having completely let go of Nan Sheng.


    Recalling the day in the Council Hall when Yan Changsheng denounced Nan Sheng, it became clear the bond between them had been irreparably severed. With Yan Changsheng now guarding the Simple Residence Courtyard day in and day out, could it be that he wanted to reconcile with Shen Qinghe?


    Not to mention what others wanted to know about Yan Changsheng¡¯s thoughts, even Yan Changsheng himself was at a loss.


    Ever since he knew that Qinghe was going into seclusion, he volunteered to be her protector. Just as Qinghe had risked her life to protect him, he felt that he should guard her during her seclusion.


    He considered it a duty and responsibility, yet not love.


    He had once deeply loved Nan Sheng, known the heart-wrenching pain of loving someone. Even if his feelings for Nan Sheng were gone, he was certain he didn¡¯t harbor such deep, romantic affection for Qinghe.


    He simply wished that Qinghe would be well, without disaster or pain, and hoped her path of cultivation would be smooth henceforth.


    Just two days before Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen became Daoist companions, the seclusion of Shen Qinghe undergoing cultivation practice suddenly showed unusual signs.


    In this period, everyone had heard about Shen Qinghe¡¯s lucky encounter in the Red Moon Secret Realm and her acquisition of the Snow Bone Grass. However, even with the Snow Bone Grass, there were no signs of a breakthrough for Shen Qinghe, leading many to believe that such Immortal Herbs were wasted on her.


    Today, everyone sensed that Shen Qinghe was on the verge of a breakthrough, which seemed a perfectly normal occurrence. If even consuming Snow Bone Grass couldn¡¯t facilitate Shen Qinghe¡¯s breakthrough, that would reflect very poorly on her talent for cultivation.


    Contrary to expectations, after Shen Qinghe advanced from the early stage to the middle phase of Foundation Establishment, she didn¡¯t seem to stop there, to everyone¡¯s surprise at the sect.


    Xiao Bai immediately relayed this news to Dongfang Wuya.


    Though Dongfang Wuya said nothing, Xiao Bai could feel that his master had been rather repressed lately, and Fairy Qinghe¡¯s breakthrough was indeed good news.


    As soon as he mentioned Fairy Qinghe, Dongfang Wuya impatiently said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to report her news to me!¡±


    Xiao Bai had not expected Dongfang Wuya to be so cold-hearted; his master had explicitly instructed him in the past that if there was any disturbance related to Fairy Qinghe, he was to be informed immediately.


    After some thought, he decided to swallow the words that had almost left his mouth.


    Dongfang Wuya watched Xiao Bai¡¯s retreating figure, which carried some heaviness, his expression indifferent as he gazed out the window.


    He had done all he could for Shen Qinghe; her life or death henceforth had nothing to do with him. Cultivating was Shen Qinghe¡¯s own path, one that she ought to walk alone. He had interfered enough already, which might not have been to her benefit.


    Another two Shichen passed, and Dongfang Wuya summoned Xiao Bai to inquire, ¡°Who has achieved a breakthrough now?¡±


    So many Cultivators advancing in level today? One had made advancement three Shichen ago, and now there was another?


    Xiao Bai stole a glance at Dongfang Wuya, hesitating.


    It was his master who had said not to report about Fairy Qinghe, but now that his master was asking, should he tell the truth?


    ¡°I¡¯m speaking to you¡ªhave you gone deaf?¡± Dongfang Wuya said impatiently, kicking Xiao Bai.


    Xiao Bai straightened his back and answered loudly, ¡°It was Master who asked. The one who has made the breakthrough is Fairy Qinghe; this is already her second advancement today, and Fairy Qinghe has now reached the Late Stage of Foundation Building!¡±


    Speaking of which, he too felt a sense of pride.


    His master had once said that Fairy Qinghe was his person; thus, Fairy Qinghe and he were family. Fairy Qinghe¡¯s consecutive advancements to two minor realms were naturally cause for celebration.

 Chapter 96 - 96 94 Rebirth

    ?Chapter 96: Chapter 94: Rebirth Chapter 96: Chapter 94: Rebirth Hearing the news, Dongfang Wuya immediately stood up. ¡°This lord will take a look!¡±


    Xiao Bai was not surprised by his master¡¯s reaction. ¡°Today is the joyous day of Fairy Qinghe. You should go and offer congratulations, but it seems inappropriate to go empty-handed.¡±


    Dongfang Wuya felt this was reasonable, and he turned back to find a Spiritual Treasure to give to Shen Qinghe. However, after searching for a while, he suddenly remembered that just before, he had decided to sever ties with Shen Qinghe and to lessen their interactions in the future.


    How could he be so inconsistent, going back on his word?


    ¡°Master, this Magic Artifact is suitable for Fairy Qinghe.¡± Xiao Bai, also helping in searching for a gift, did not notice the anomaly in Dongfang Wuya.


    Waiting for a response and seeing none, he turned to find his master standing in front of the window with an indifferent expression, like a silent and quiet tree.


    The master¡¯s figure was half in the sunset, half concealed in the dim shadows, in the half-light and half-dark, exuding an indescribable sense of desolate melancholy.


    ¡°Master?¡± Xiao Bai suddenly felt a bit sad.


    His master had been alone for so many years and had finally made a friend he did not dislike. This should have been a good thing. Was the master thinking of distancing himself from Fairy Qinghe now?


    Without turning his head, Dongfang Wuya said, ¡°Just find any gift and send it to Simple Residence Courtyard, I will not go.¡±


    Xiao Bai thought it was such a shame for his master to not personally visit on such an auspicious day.


    ¡°Forget it, you needn¡¯t go either,¡± said Dongfang Wuya again.


    If he was determined to distance himself, it should be decisive, without dragging his feet.


    Just then, there was another unusual event within the Sky Pole Sect. Xiao Bai, greatly startled, ran out of Bixiao Tower to look and discovered that Shen Qinghe was still advancing in level.


    He returned joyfully to Dongfang Wuya to report the matter, who, apart from his initial shock, was now very calm.


    ¡°She always said she was diligently cultivating, and I did not quite believe her before. The facts have proven that she was not lying; she indeed has been cultivating hard. Now with her consecutive advancements, it¡¯s a buildup of potential being unleashed. I am happy for her too,¡± Dongfang Wuya had barely finished speaking when in the direction of Simple Residence Courtyard, lightning tribulation was drawn forth.


    Under normal circumstances, Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage rarely encounter lightning tribulation when entering the Golden Core Stage. Shen Qinghe¡¯s situation was too exceptional, cultivating without a Spirit Root was an act against heaven. Later, she took the Snow Bone Grass, which is a rare Immortal Herb in the world, advancing continuously, violating the normal steps of cultivation, which would naturally draw forth lightning tribulation.


    Xiao Bai stood beside Dongfang Wuya, watching with a frown, ¡°The thunder tribulation today is extraordinary; I¡¯m afraid even the lightning faced by Golden Core cultivators isn¡¯t as formidable. Can Fairy Qinghe withstand it?¡±


    ¡°If she could emerge victorious from the Mythical Beast Illusion Realm, of course, she can handle a mere lightning tribulation!¡± Dongfang Wuya confidently believed in Shen Qinghe¡¯s abilities. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As for Shen Qinghe herself, after invoking the lightning tribulation, there was a moment of panic. Later, she took out the Red Lotus Shield Armor, and to her amazement, found the artifact so powerful that it could help her withstand the lightning tribulation.


    Yan Changsheng also wanted to help Shen Qinghe through the lightning tribulation but found himself useless in this situation.


    When Shen Qinghe emerged smoothly from the lightning tribulation, stepping out of the room, she had been thoroughly transformed.


    Yan Changsheng¡¯s eyes were fixed on Shen Qinghe at that moment.


    The girl before him was dressed in a white Disciple¡¯s Clothing, her hair loosely tied into a bun, held by only a sandalwood hairpin, without any other adornment.


    Her features were delicate, her skin was fairer than snow, her presence divine and elegant.


    While she still had the same face, she seemed to be a different person.


    On closer inspection, he realized that there were indeed some changes. The birthmark between her brows had become smaller and turned a pinkish hue, having moved to her forehead, now resembling the tender sprouts of two heaving rice seedlings, as if a flower dian had been painted on an ancient lady from a classical painting.


    But her birthmark was not a lifeless flower dian; if you looked carefully, you could see what seemed to be snowflakes continuously falling upon the birthmark on her forehead.


    Yan Changsheng watched the unfamiliar yet familiar girl before him, his heartbeat seemingly slowing by a beat.


    While he was lost in his thoughts, Shen Zhiyao had already excitedly pounced toward Shen Qinghe, pulling her over for a closer look, and in her excitement, she forcefully pinched Qinghe¡¯s arm.


    Eventually, she too saw the magical birthmark on her sister¡¯s forehead, her heartbeat racing in an unseemly manner, ¡°Qinghe, how is your birthmark so magical? It¡¯s clearly red, but when you look closely, it seems like it¡¯s snowing within. It¡¯s so beautiful and so miraculous.¡±


    Shen Qinghe, puzzled, reached for the birthmark on her forehead, finding that it indeed had shifted position, ¡°Really?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao specifically pulled out a mirror from her Qiankun Bag for Shen Qinghe, ¡°Have a look for yourself.¡±


    Shen Qinghe studied her reflection intently and indeed, just as her elder sister had said, her birthmark seemed to have come to life, ¡°It might be because I consumed the Snow Bone Grass.¡±


    Speaking of the Snow Bone Grass, Yan Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows and eyes darkened.


    Even though he was deliberately trying not to think about what happened in Snow Bone City and kept telling himself it was just an Illusory Realm, he had still hurt Qinghe once again for Nan Sheng¡¯s sake within that realm; this was an undeniable fact.


    Whether in reality or in the Illusory Realm, he had hurt Qinghe time and time again for Nan Sheng.


    Under such circumstances, how could Qinghe possibly forgive him?


    As he was distracted, Qinghe approached him and said, ¡°During my seclusion, Second Senior Brother has been acting as my protector all along. Thank you, Second Senior Brother.¡±


    She indeed should thank Yan Changsheng, for it was with him guarding outside the Simple Residence Courtyard that she was able to continuously draw in Spiritual Energy and have such a smooth breakthrough.


    Yan Changsheng had made no small contribution.


    When Yan Changsheng heard her addressing him repeatedly as ¡°Second Senior Brother,¡± he understood that she was maintaining her distance from him.


    In her heart now, he was no longer the childhood friend with whom she grew up but simply a fellow disciple.


    Sect disciples who were standing not far away had seen Shen Qinghe successfully pass the tribulation of lightning and came one after the other to Simple Residence Courtyard to offer congratulations.


    For a while, the Simple Residence Courtyard was overcrowded with people.


    When everyone could clearly see Shen Qinghe¡¯s stunningly beautiful face, the whispers spread like wildfire.


    Shu Xiu, full of curiosity, drew closer and finally saw Qinghe¡¯s extraordinary birthmark, emitting a high-pitched squeal of delight like a groundhog, ¡°Qinghe, you¡¯re so beautiful!¡±


    How could someone be so beautiful, and how could a birthmark be so enchanting? A birthmark is usually lifeless, but Qinghe¡¯s had sprung to life after her breakthrough.


    Sect Master Zuo at first remained aloof, but eventually, unable to contain his curiosity, he also came closer to take a detailed look at the birthmark on Qinghe¡¯s forehead.


    After looking carefully, he too became excited, repeatedly exclaiming, ¡°Good, good, good!!¡±


    Just days before, he had been deeply shaken by the fall of Nan Sheng, a genius girl, because the news of her downfall had not only spread throughout Sky Pole Sect but was also now known across the entire cultivation world, casting a shadow over the reputation of Sky Pole Sect.


    And at this crucial moment, Sky Pole Sect had given birth to a new cultivation genius, one even more legendary than Nan Sheng.


    Qinghe had transformed from a girl deemed useless into a genius girl, becoming an exemplary case of an underdog¡¯s ascension. Once he had someone spread this news properly, he would make sure everyone knew that the feng shui of Sky Pole Sect was unlike any other Immortal Sect.


    He intended to cultivate Qinghe¡¯s newfound prominence as a living emblem, in order to recruit more and better cultivation disciples for Sky Pole Sect.

 Chapter 97 - 97 95 Mr. Wuya Wont Come Anymore

    ?Chapter 97: Chapter 95: Mr. Wuya Won¡¯t Come Anymore Chapter 97: Chapter 95: Mr. Wuya Won¡¯t Come Anymore Shen Qinghe felt her scalp tingle under the Sect Master Zuo¡¯s intense gaze, and Shen Zhiyao also felt puzzled. She pulled Qinghe behind her, ¡°Sect Master can¡¯t be thinking of targeting Qinghe!¡±


    ¡°Zhiyao, come over here, I have something to discuss with you,¡± Sect Master Zuo said as he called Shen Zhiyao to one side.


    He detailed his grand plan of making a star, and after listening, Shen Zhiyao felt that Sect Master Zuo was quite ambitious, but she liked his plan.


    In the past, Qinghe had suffered so much because of Nan Sheng. If Qinghe could replace Nan Sheng as the number one beauty and genius female cultivator of the Sky Pole Sect, wouldn¡¯t that be stepping on Nan Sheng?


    ¡°I will cooperate in any way you require, just command me!¡± Shen Zhiyao said with shining eyes, finding the Sect Master especially handsome today.


    Seeing Shen Zhiyao and Sect Master Zuo huddling together and laughing sleazily, Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but worry.


    Suddenly, Shu Xiu had a thought, ¡°Qinghe, don¡¯t you think the Sect Master and Zhiyao are quite well-matched?¡±


    Shen Qinghe was startled, looking at the man and woman whispering to each other in front. And indeed, although Sect Master Zuo was the leader of a sect and somewhat older, his face looked young. It was just that he often didn¡¯t behave properly, so he didn¡¯t have much authority, but Sect Master Zuo did have a very good-looking face.


    The Sect Master looked like a fair-faced scholar, not at all like a cultivator. He seemed harmless, but the idea of him paired with Shen Zhiyao; she couldn¡¯t accept it.


    ¡°What are you talking about? The Sect Master is elder sister¡¯s senior, such words could make us the laughing stock,¡± Shen Qinghe rebuked as she stepped forward to pull the sleazily laughing Shen Zhiyao to her side.


    Seeing that Shen Zhiyao kept glancing at Sect Master Zuo, Shen Qinghe deliberately blocked her line of sight, ¡°What were you and the Sect Master whispering about, elder sister?¡±


    Feeling that the matter was not yet settled, Shen Zhiyao evaded the question, ¡°We were just chatting about a few things. Right, why isn¡¯t Mr. Wuya here on such a good day?¡±


    Considering Dongfang Wuya¡¯s level of affection for Qinghe, there was no reason for him not to come personally to the Simple Residence Courtyard to offer his congratulations.


    It was then that Shen Qinghe realized Dongfang Wuya was not present.


    Aside from Sword Master Tian Yan, Nan Sheng, and Xiao Chen, everyone else had come to the Simple Residence Courtyard to offer their congratulations, including sect elders who had previously looked down on her. They had also brought many gifts.


    Simple Residence Courtyard was usually quiet, and even when she had succeeded in her Foundation Establishment, not many people had come over. But today was completely different, with the courtyard packed inside and out, everyone coming to offer their congratulations.


    During such a lively occasion, Dongfang Wuya was conspicuously absent, and Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t deny she was disappointed.


    During her most destitute and difficult times, alongside her closest elder sister, only Dongfang Wuya had stood by her side.


    Not only had he saved her life, but he had also provided her with the opportunity to cultivate. During her last Foundation Establishment when the Simple Residence Courtyard was so quiet, he brought her many gifts.


    Every time she was bullied, it was Dongfang Wuya who was the first to stand up and protect her, to vent her anger.


    Yet, such a person had disappeared just when she was at her most glorious.


    She had only heard that most people cannot share adversity, only wealth, so why was it that with Dongfang Wuya, it was the complete opposite?


    ¡°Uncle Master is probably not going to come,¡± Shen Qinghe said with a somber expression.


    Seeing the change in Shen Qinghe¡¯s expression, Shen Zhiyao felt something was amiss, ¡°Last time during your Foundation Establishment, Mr. Wuya personally brought gifts. Why wouldn¡¯t he come this time?¡±


    ¡°I feel that Mr. Wuya will not come,¡± Shen Qinghe replied, following her intuition.


    If nothing unexpected had happened, it was the incident in the Snow Bone City Illusory Realm that had caused Dongfang Wuya to feel disgruntled. Even though it was the Wuya Sword that acted on its own at the time, the intimate contact they had was a fact.


    It was exactly because of this that Dongfang Wuya wanted to distance himself from her.


    She had long heard that Dongfang Wuya was devoted to his practice and indifferent to love, disregarding the affections of countless female cultivators who sought his favor.


    And yet, in that illusory realm, she had such intimate contact with him. Even she herself would feel suffocated when recalling it occasionally, let alone Mr. Wuya, who was so proudly and arrogantly confident?


    Shen Zhiyao clearly saw the look of loss in Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes, which made her even more curious.


    Since her return to the Sky Pole Sect, there hadn¡¯t been time to ask Qinghe what had happened in the Red Moon Secret Realm. After all, since returning from the secret realm, it seemed as though everyone had changed.


    Even Yan Changsheng, who loved Nan Sheng as his own life, had surprisingly turned against her for the sake of Qinghe, personally testifying to Nan Sheng¡¯s misdeeds.


    ¡°Qinghe, did something happen between you and Mr. Wuya in the secret realm?¡± After everyone had left one after another, Shen Zhiyao, out of curiosity, couldn¡¯t help asking.


    Shen Qinghe subconsciously shook her head.


    She didn¡¯t want to mention what had happened in the secret realm. She knew that it was only an illusory realm, and how could things that happened there be taken seriously?


    Moreover, those events were hard to speak of, truly embarrassing to mention, even to her elder sister, she could only remain silent.


    ¡°Don¡¯t keep everything to yourself, if there¡¯s anything, tell me about it. Isn¡¯t it better to have one more person to think of a solution?¡± Zhiyao became more curious because of Qinghe¡¯s evasive attitude.


    ¡°Really, there¡¯s nothing. Elder sister, don¡¯t ask anymore, I don¡¯t even remember,¡± Shen Qinghe said as she entered the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    Shen Zhiyao was left scratching her heart and liver with frustration. As she turned around, she saw Yan Changsheng, who appeared deep in thought.


    She used to treat Yan Changsheng as if he didn¡¯t exist, and this was the first time she had actively sought him out to speak: ¡°Second Senior Brother, you entered the same illusory realm with Qinghe, didn¡¯t you? Before the Mythical Beast Fantasy Realm, what kind of realm did you enter? Did something happen between Qinghe and Mr. Wuya?¡±


    Yan Changsheng thought back to the scene he had witnessed shortly before leaving the Snow Bone City illusion, and his heart contracted slightly.


    He had also heard the conversation between the Shen sisters before. Qinghe probably didn¡¯t want to bring up the events of the Snow Bone City illusion, and those events shouldn¡¯t be taken seriously.


    Likewise, he didn¡¯t want to mention them again either, hoping to forget everything about the illusory realm and never bring it up ever!


    ¡°I don¡¯t remember,¡± Yan Changsheng found the same excuse as Qinghe. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Zhiyao felt even more tormented upon hearing his words.


    There must have been some unspeakable event; otherwise, why would everyone avoid mentioning it?


    Dongfang Wuya used to pamper Qinghe so much, even sending a heap of gifts for her Foundation Establishment. It made no sense that on such a glorious day for Qinghe, he would fail to show up. It wasn¡¯t logical!


    ¡°You clearly remember, why won¡¯t you say? Was it something that can¡¯t be mentioned?¡± Shen Zhiyao followed behind Yan Changsheng and pressed for an answer.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t remember,¡± Yan Changsheng said, then left the Simple Residence Courtyard.


    He thought, with so many people giving Qinghe congratulatory gifts, shouldn¡¯t he also find some sort of present to give?


    In the Mythical Beast Fantasy Realm, Qinghe had saved his life more than once, and after he was injured, she had also freely given him Top-grade Spirit Pills to consume.


    What he owed Qinghe was far more than a mere Core Formation congratulatory gift, wasn¡¯t it?


    When he returned to the Shaonian Tower, intending to find a nice gift for Qinghe, he realized there was nothing appropriate to give. Neither a Spiritual Artifact nor a Spiritual Treasure seemed fitting compared to the Top-grade Spirit Pill that Qinghe had given him.


    Even if he had had anything of value before, he had already given it to Nan Sheng.


    And what he possessed now, Qinghe probably wouldn¡¯t even appreciate, would she?

 Chapter 98 - 98 96 Qinghe Lets Get Married

    ?Chapter 98: Chapter 96: Qinghe, Let¡¯s Get Married Chapter 98: Chapter 96: Qinghe, Let¡¯s Get Married Yan Changsheng couldn¡¯t reconcile himself, rummaging through the house, hoping to find a presentable gift. Despite searching every corner of the tower, the only thing he had that was worthy of being presented was the Changsheng Sword that he carried with him.


    After all, it was an Ancient Spiritual Weapon, given to him by Master only after Qinghe had persuaded him.


    He went back to the Simple Residence Courtyard and offered the Changsheng Sword to Qinghe, ¡°You don¡¯t have a proper Magic Artifact yet, take the Changsheng Sword. Your swordsmanship is extraordinary, and this sword is suitable for you.¡±


    Shen Qinghe hadn¡¯t expected Yan Changsheng to give her the Changsheng Sword.


    She stared at the Changsheng Sword for a long while, feeling that many past events had become blurry. The things she once thought she would remember for a lifetime were also fading with time.


    ¡°I am already a Cultivator at the Golden Core Stage, and I can select a Magic Artifact from the Spiritual Weapon Vault. The Changsheng Sword has accompanied Second Senior Brother for many years, it¡¯s not right for me to take what someone cherishes; Second Senior Brother, please take it back,¡± said Shen Qinghe, declining with a calm demeanor.


    Yan Changsheng was momentarily at a loss, ¡°You¡¯ve made a breakthrough, this is my congratulatory gift to you, please accept it.¡±


    ¡°Second Senior Brother feels he owes me, and that¡¯s why you want to make it up to me, right? But I don¡¯t need it. I¡¯ve said before, saving Second Senior Brother was to expose Nan Sheng¡¯s misdeeds, and you have already testified for me that day. Thus, you and I are even. As for the congratulatory gift, the sentiment is appreciated, but I cannot accept the Changsheng Sword, nor will I take it; please take it back,¡± Shen Qinghe firmly stated.


    Yan Changsheng stood still for a moment before suddenly saying, ¡°Qinghe, let¡¯s get married?¡±


    Shen Zhiyao, who had been hiding and eavesdropping, couldn¡¯t hold back anymore and burst out, ¡°Yan Changsheng, do you have no shame at all? Are you seeking revenge on Nan Sheng by proposing to Qinghe because she is marrying Xiao Chen? Do you think Qinghe still cares for you¡­¡±


    ¡°Elder sister, stop,¡± Shen Qinghe interrupted Shen Zhiyao from further lashing out.


    ¡°I have to say this! He¡¯s bullying too much. Does he really think he can just come and go as he pleases? At the times you needed him most, he hurt you again and again. Now that you don¡¯t need him, he comes back to be an annoyance. Truly, when people have no shame, they become invincible!¡±


    Shen Zhiyao glared fiercely at Yan Changsheng, ¡°Yan Changsheng, stay away from Qinghe, and don¡¯t ever appear before her again. Qinghe has long stopped liking you, do you think she¡¯s someone you can marry just because you want to? No, even if all the men in the world were dead, she would never marry you! Let me tell you, you¡¯re no longer worthy of the current Qinghe!¡±


    Yan Changsheng himself felt disgusted, also not understanding why he had suddenly spoken such an untimely and inappropriate statement.


    He knew full well he was no longer worthy of Qinghe.


    He steadily looked at Qinghe, who met his gaze squarely, only to say, ¡°Elder sister may have spoken some heated words, but I also think that Second Senior Brother would be wise to be cautious in what he says. If Second Senior Brother truly can¡¯t let go of Nan Sheng, he should openly compete with Big Senior Brother for her, instead of using another woman to provoke Nan Sheng, as that will be ineffective¡­¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t!¡± Yan Changsheng interrupted Shen Qinghe, feeling rather powerless, ¡°I have already let go of Nan Sheng, whom she marries is none of my business. Maybe I was too rash, and indeed I am no longer worthy of you, but I still feel that, if you and I could be united, it might stimulate Master to wake up sooner.¡±


    Shen Qinghe responded with a smile, ¡°It seems that Second Senior Brother doesn¡¯t really understand my father. He told me more than once, he said once unfaithful, forever unreliable, and I deeply agree with my father¡¯s words. Ever since Second Senior Brother fell in love with Nan Sheng, he was no longer in the range of my consideration for a spouse.¡±


    Just as elder sister said, even if every man in the world died off, there would be no more emotional entanglements between her and Yan Changsheng.


    Yan Changsheng felt ashamed under Shen Qinghe¡¯s gaze.


    Indeed, what face did he have to talk to her about marriage again? He had hurt her so many times before, and although she was kind-hearted, she was also very stubborn.


    She wouldn¡¯t give him another chance.


    ¡°I was presumptuous,¡± Yan Changsheng turned and left in an embarrassed hurry.


    He suddenly felt ashamed. How could he have had the audacity to propose just earlier?


    In these recent days, he truly hadn¡¯t been thinking of Nan Sheng at all.


    Even though Nan Sheng and Xiao Chen were about to be married, his heart remained undisturbed. There was no love, and no hatred; it was as if Nan Sheng was someone completely insignificant to him.


    It was hard to imagine that he had once loved Nan Sheng so deeply, that he had been willing to give his own life for her love.


    How could such a Yan Changsheng possibly be worthy of marrying Qinghe? S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yan Changsheng didn¡¯t know how he managed to get back to Shaonian Tower. Perhaps due to needing rest after such a long time, as soon as he lay down on the bed, he fell into a dream.


    In the dream, he was in the Mythical Beast World, a realm with an endless array of beasts to slay, and with Qinghe, who never ceased fighting.


    During the dream, he actually found himself wishing that he and Qinghe would never leave the Mythical Beast World.


    While Yan Changsheng was lost in a pleasant dream, for some reason, Shen Qinghe harbored a little hope, wishing that Dongfang Wuya would appear.


    She remembered that Dongfang Wuya liked to show up at night. He disliked crowds; perhaps he would come to find her after nightfall again this time.


    As she watched time slipping away, and with two quarters of an hour left until Zi Hour, she had to accept the fact: Dongfang Wuya was not coming for her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t wait any longer, Mr. Wuya won¡¯t come. You should rest early,¡± Shen Zhiyao said with difficulty, seeing Shen Qinghe¡¯s longing gaze.


    She was worried that the young girl had experienced something with Mr. Wuya in the secret realm, which was why she was so eager for his arrival.


    Who was Mr. Wuya, after all? He was the lofty and unapproachable one who shunned the company of women and dedicated his life to cultivation, as well as the wicked male lead of the books. She feared that in a moment of rashness, Qinghe might fall into Mr. Wuya¡¯s romantic trap.


    ¡°I¡¯m not tired. Elder sister, you should rest first,¡± Shen Qinghe said, still sitting on the wicker chair in the courtyard. She wanted to wait a little longer.


    She owed her present standing to Dongfang Wuya¡¯s grace.


    It could be said that without Dongfang Wuya, she would have died years ago; without Dongfang Wuya, she would never have had the chance to pursue cultivation.


    Even in the secret realm, it was Dongfang Wuya who snatched the Snow Bone Grass from Nan Sheng¡¯s hands for her.


    Without the Snow Bone Grass, she could not have transitioned smoothly from a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator to Core Formation today.


    On a day as significant as today, the person who had been by her side and encouraged her when she was most desolate was the very one who didn¡¯t show up.


    ¡°You already know Mr. Wuya won¡¯t come. Why keep waiting? Are you being silly?¡± Shen Zhiyao had restrained herself for a long time, but eventually couldn¡¯t hold back and rushed up to Shen Qinghe to scold her.


    Shen Qinghe looked at Shen Zhiyao, her eyes brimming with desolation. She responded in a muffled voice, ¡°I just wanted to share my joy with Mr. Wuya. More than once, he urged me to cultivate seriously because I was always unable to break through; he thought I was lazy and that¡¯s why I didn¡¯t advance in level. But today I achieved Core Formation, and the elders who used to look down on me all came; even the fellow disciples who called me trash were here. So why didn¡¯t Mr. Wuya come?¡±

 Chapter 99 - 99 97 He is Actually the Softest Person

    ?Chapter 99: Chapter 97: He is Actually the Softest Person Chapter 99: Chapter 97: He is Actually the Softest Person Shen Zhiyao didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Shen Qinghe had a strong desire to talk, and she spoke incessantly about everything that had happened in the past two years.


    She said that Dongfang Wuya had saved her life, and also mentioned how Dongfang Wuya had helped her obtain the Snow Bone Grass in Snow Bone City, not to mention that the Red Lotus Shield Armor and the top-grade Spirit Pills given by Dongfang Wuya had allowed her to survive in the Mythical Beast Illusion Realm.


    In the end, she said that without Dongfang Wuya, she wouldn¡¯t be alive today, nor would she have become a Golden Core cultivator.


    After listening, Shen Zhiyao felt a pang of heartache.


    One might say Qinghe was foolish, but in the entire Immortal Sect, it was Dongfang Wuya who valued Qinghe the most, and Dongfang Wuya who treated her the best. Whenever Qinghe faced difficulties, wasn¡¯t it Mr. Wuya who was the first to step forward?


    If it were her, the one whose heart was like free-floating clouds, if someone treated her so well, she would have been unable to remain indifferent as well.


    The kindness Mr. Wuya showed towards Qinghe was a burden too heavy for one person to bear, wasn¡¯t it? S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It had nothing to do with romance, but was all about genuine affection.


    ¡°Mr. Wuya didn¡¯t come, but you can go and tell him this happy news. Come on, elder sister will accompany you,¡± said Shen Zhiyao as she stepped forward to pull up the dispirited Shen Qinghe.


    No matter what Qinghe¡¯s feelings for Mr. Wuya were, she hoped they would stop here and not grow any deeper.


    Qinghe was not like her, carefree and heartless; she was a person who deeply valued affection and was also easily hurt because of it.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s eyes lit up, realizing she had been quite obtuse.


    Accompanied by Shen Zhiyao, she hurried excitedly to the outside of Bixiao Tower.


    No sooner had the Shen sisters approached than Xiao Bai reported the matter to Dongfang Wuya.


    Dongfang Wuya did not expect Shen Qinghe to come at this time, and with an expressionless face, he scanned the approaching Shen Qinghe with his Divine Sense from Bixiao Tower.


    Xiao Bai didn¡¯t know what his master was feeling; he could only carefully deduce, ¡°Should I invite Fairy Qinghe in?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re being meddlesome!¡± Dongfang Wuya swept a glance at Xiao Bai.


    Xiao Bai could only silently retreat to the side.


    He thought his master valued Fairy Qinghe and would be eager to see her, but it turned out to be quite the opposite.


    Fairy Qinghe coming to find his master so late, it must be for something urgent.


    Actually, Shen Qinghe had no intention of entering Bixiao Tower; she simply wanted to tell Dongfang Wuya in person that she had successfully formed her Golden Core today.


    Standing outside Bixiao Tower, Shen Qinghe cleared her throat and with a smile said, ¡°Uncle Master must already know that I have successfully formed my Golden Core today and become a cultivator at the Golden Core stage. The reason I¡¯ve reached this day is Uncle Master¡¯s great support, and I came here just to personally report this joyous event to Uncle Master. Hereafter, I will cultivate even more diligently, so as not to let down Uncle Master¡¯s kindness and recognition!¡±


    After expressing what she wanted to say, she let go of her worries and the gloominess she had felt before lifted.


    She took Shen Zhiyao and was about to leave when Xiao Bai came out from Bixiao Tower, handing a gift box to Shen Qinghe: ¡°This is an elixir gifted by the master. He said it is for the fairy to snack on. This is the spiritual key to the Spiritual Weapon Vault; whenever Fairy Qinghe has some spare time, feel free to visit the vault and select a Spiritual Artifact that resonates with you.¡±


    Shen Qinghe accepted the gift box, her eyes brimming with warmth.


    This must be the gift Dongfang Wuya had prepared early on, right? Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to give her this gift box as soon as she arrived.


    It¡¯s just that he didn¡¯t really want to see her, so even these congratulatory gifts were put aside.


    Everyone says Dongfang Wuya is aloof and indifferent, but in her eyes, he¡¯s actually the softest person.


    ¡°Xiao Bai, please thank Uncle Master for me,¡± Shen Qinghe said in a hoarse voice.


    ¡°Fairy need not thank me. The master said that you are very diligent and have good immortal fate; you are a talent. As a member of the sect, when the master sees a disciple with immortal fate, he should naturally cultivate them well. Fairy, please go, and do not let down the master¡¯s expectations of you,¡± Xiao Bai replied in a matter-of-fact manner.


    Shen Qinghe nodded slightly and, holding the gift box, walked away with the company of Shen Zhiyao.


    It wasn¡¯t until after she had left that Dongfang Wuya came out of Bixiao Tower, watching the Shen sisters disappear into the distance.


    He stood quietly for a long while and then murmured, ¡°As long as she focuses on cultivation, she will surely achieve great success in the future.¡±


    And he could watch her grow with his own eyes; there was nothing that made him prouder than this.


    Initially, when Shen Qinghe was at death¡¯s door and should have passed away already, it was her unyielding spirit that helped her to fend off the call of death, and that¡¯s why he saved her.


    ¡°The people the master values are certainly extraordinary. Everyone used to say Nan Sheng was a once-in-a-millennium genius girl, but Nan Sheng¡¯s mind is vicious. With such character, she won¡¯t go far in the cultivation world. But Fairy Qinghe, whom the master values, transformed from an ordinary person into a cultivation genius. No matter how you look at it, Fairy Qinghe is superior,¡± Xiao Bai looked up at his master admiringly.


    ¡°That¡¯s also her own efforts. Being able to come out alive from the Mythical Beast Illusion Realm, that¡¯s her skill,¡± Dongfang Wuya said with rare interest, talking to Xiao Bai about Shen Qinghe.


    Xiao Bai acted as a qualified listener.


    After all, in his view, the master thought Fairy Qinghe was good in every aspect, excellent in everything. Nan Sheng wasn¡¯t even worthy to carry Fairy Qinghe¡¯s shoes.


    Meanwhile, Shen Zhiyao took Shen Qinghe back to the Simple Residence Courtyard and couldn¡¯t wait to open the gift box to take a look.


    The gift box had three layers: the top layer contained top-grade medicinal pills, the second layer had various talismans, and the third layer had top-grade elixirs to enhance cultivation base.


    ¡°Qinghe, Mr. Wuya is truly good to you,¡± Shen Zhiyao noted, feeling very conflicted.


    On one hand, she felt that no matter how good Mr. Wuya was, Qinghe shouldn¡¯t get too involved. But as an onlooker, even she felt drawn to such a person as Mr. Wuya, and she feared that Qinghe wouldn¡¯t be able to guard her heart.


    ¡°Yes, I seem to owe Mr. Wuya even more now,¡± Shen Qinghe said absently, looking at the spiritual key in her hands.


    Shen Zhiyao stepped forward to take the spiritual key. ¡°There are two Spiritual Weapon Vaults in the Sky Pole Sect. One does not need a spiritual key and is accessible by ordinary cultivators after Core Formation. The spiritual key Mr. Wuya gave you is for the other vault, one which I have never entered. It is said to be full of miraculous treasures, but one must have the fate to acquire a Spirit Artifact that suits them. I have heard that Sword Master Tian Yan also got a spiritual key for Nan Sheng, allowing her to pick a Spirit Artifact from that vault, saying it was a wedding gift for Nan Sheng. In my opinion, Sword Master Tian Yan knew you achieved Core Formation today and feared Nan Sheng would be outperformed by you, and he is counting on Nan Sheng to help him save face.¡±


    Sword Master Tian Yan didn¡¯t seem to realize that Nan Sheng¡¯s reputation was already ruined, and everybody knew that Nan Sheng had a malicious heart, since she wanted to kill Qinghe just because Qinghe obtained the Snow Bone Grass.


    ¡°Elder sister, where did you hear this news?¡± Shen Qinghe asked curiously.


    ¡°Shu Xiu told me. She also said that Nan Sheng is going to the Spiritual Weapon Vault tomorrow. Why don¡¯t you go too? Do you know what Spirit Artifact she got from the book? If you do, you could grab it before she does and leave her without even a magic artifact to show for it,¡± Shen Zhiyao said excitedly.


    In her opinion, it wasn¡¯t an impossible task.


    If Qinghe could snatch the Snow Bone Grass from Nan Sheng before her, why couldn¡¯t she take Nan Sheng¡¯s Spirit Artifact as well?

 Chapter 100 - 100 98 Fondness Without Self-Awareness

    ?Chapter 100: Chapter 98: Fondness Without Self-Awareness Chapter 100: Chapter 98: Fondness Without Self-Awareness ¡°Nan Sheng will become a sword cultivator, and the spiritual weapon she chose from the Spiritual Weapon Vault was a Thousand Shadows Divine Sword. Later, Nan Sheng wielded the Thousand Shadows Sword across the Three Realms and was hailed as the Thousand Shadows Fairy,¡± Shen Qinghe certainly remembered Nan Sheng¡¯s sword, but she held little interest in the Divine Shadow Sword.


    There are many spiritual and magic artifacts, but the best ones are those that suit the individual.


    ¡°You¡¯re not interested in the Thousand Shadows Divine Sword?¡± Shen Zhiyao immediately noticed Shen Qinghe¡¯s lack of enthusiasm.


    If it were her, she¡¯d want to snatch any good thing that Nan Sheng had.


    ¡°Not particularly. Whenever I think about having the Thousand Shadows Sword in my possession and becoming known by the title ¡®Thousand Shadows¡¯, it just feels odd. I don¡¯t want to walk the same path as Nan Sheng, let alone become her. Anyway, I will visit the Spiritual Weapon Vault tomorrow and decide based on the situation,¡± Shen Qinghe said, gripping the spiritual key tightly, ¡°Elder sister needn¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll seize the opportunity that belongs to me.¡±


    In her view, all the spiritual artifacts in the Spiritual Treasure Repository were good; it all came down to which magic artifact she was fated to have.


    Seeing that her sister had everything under control brought some peace to Shen Zhiyao¡¯s mind, but she still couldn¡¯t help adding, ¡°Even if Mr. Wuya is wonderful, he¡¯s like the moon reflected in the clouds or a flower in the water, visible but unattainable. I¡¯ll find you a better man in the future, so don¡¯t ever fixate on Mr. Wuya.¡±


    Under no circumstances should she fall in love with Dongfang Wuya; no matter how great he was, she couldn¡¯t allow herself to love him.


    ¡°When have I ever fancied Mr. Wuya?¡± Shen Qinghe responded irritably.


    She wasn¡¯t foolish enough to fall for the male lead.


    Shen Zhiyao¡¯s eyes held a complexity as she looked at her younger sister. Before meeting Dongfang Wuya, her sister had seemed heartbroken, and she worried that Qinghe might have fallen for Dongfang Wuya without realizing it.


    That wouldn¡¯t do; she had to find a way to shift Qinghe¡¯s infatuation with Dongfang Wuya, or perhaps marry her off as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary complications.


    With Elder Shen in a coma, he was unreliable, so as her elder sister, she naturally had to protect Qinghe.


    The worst part was that Qinghe was surrounded by too many main male characters, and even Yan Changsheng, who adored Nan Sheng the most, had now begun orbiting around Qinghe. She sensed this was not a good sign.


    ¡°Enough of that. It¡¯s getting late; let¡¯s rest,¡± Shen Zhiyao said, draping an arm over Qinghe¡¯s shoulder and speaking with deep affection, ¡°No male lead is a good choice to entrust your life to, remember that.¡±


    Shen Qinghe couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at the same time, ¡°Are you worried I¡¯ll fall for one of the male leads?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just giving you a heads-up,¡± Shen Zhiyao looked at her sister¡¯s pretty little face.


    Tsk tsk, who wouldn¡¯t like her with such beauty?


    Even as a woman, she liked her.


    Now, she thought Qinghe¡¯s great beauty was not entirely a blessing, but fortunately, Qinghe was promising. If she cultivates well, her path to becoming an immortal will be smooth, and she won¡¯t have to worry about being a ¡®beauty that brings disaster¡¯.


    That night, Shen Zhiyao hardly slept, tossing and turning, planning what kind of man to find for Qinghe.


    Shen Qinghe herself was a little agitated and couldn¡¯t sleep either.


    She eventually got up, examined the gift box, and scrutinized the congratulatory gift Dongfang Wuya had prepared for her, the more she looked, the heavier her heart grew.


    When someone treats her too well, she feels pressured, as if only through diligent cultivation could she repay this act of kindness.


    After much consideration, she recalled the Beast Egg that Dongfang Wuya had given her and took it out from her Qiankun Bag to hold in her embrace.


    Now that she had advanced in level, might she have a chance to hatch it?


    She knew that the hatching of a Spirit Beast also depended on destiny, and she wondered when she would have her own Spirit Beast.


    She looked at the beast egg for a while, pondering what exactly it was. From the day she got the egg, it had been quiet, almost like an inanimate object.


    ¡°When will you finally come out?¡± Shen Qinghe kissed the beast egg before snuggling with it to sleep.


    After she fell asleep, the beast egg, which had been quiet, rolled out of her arms and went back to pretend to be dead in the Qiankun Bag.


    The next day, as soon as Shen Qinghe woke up, she immediately looked for the beast egg. When she saw that it was safely in the Qiankun Bag, she doubted whether she had actually slept with it the night before.


    ¡°Qinghe, hurry up, don¡¯t let Nan Sheng take all the good spiritual weapons,¡± Shen Zhiyao rushed in impatiently.


    Shen Qinghe mentioned the incident with the beast egg, to which Shen Zhiyao irritably said, ¡°The beast egg is in your hands, it can¡¯t escape your grasp. Spiritual weapons are different, they¡¯re much more important than a beast egg!¡±


    The beast egg in the Qiankun Bag heard this and felt very disgruntled. Once it transformed, it would let this ignorant human know how ludicrously wrong she was!


    When Shen Zhiyao led Shen Qinghe to the Spiritual Weapon Vault, it just so happened that Xiao Chen was also bringing Nan Sheng there. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Everyone knew that Xiao Chen was to marry Nan Sheng the next day, and everyone also knew that yesterday was a good day for Shen Qinghe¡¯s Core Formation.


    Aside from Dongfang Wuya not appearing, neither had Xiao Chen nor Nan Sheng shown their faces. Now that they had bumped into each other, Shen Qinghe was gracefully composed, but Shen Zhiyao looked as green with envy as if she had encountered a foe.


    Before she could even react, Nan Sheng took the initiative and said, ¡°Qinghe, I¡¯ve heard you successfully formed your core yesterday, congratulations.¡±


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s face was glowing radiantly, and her birthmark on her forehead made her look like the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens descending to earth, exceptionally ethereal in beauty.


    Nan Sheng thought vaguely that if it wasn¡¯t for Shen Qinghe taking away the Snow Bone Grass, Shen Qinghe wouldn¡¯t have made a breakthrough so quickly, nor would she have become so beautiful.


    On the other hand, Shen Qinghe felt that Nan Sheng truly was worthy of being the female protagonist; even though they had already had a falling out, she could still plaster over the troubles and schmooze up to her. Shen Qinghe replied with a feigned smile, ¡°You¡¯re too kind!¡±


    Nan Sheng showed a bittersweet smile and said to herself, ¡°I was unfair to you in the secret realm, and I have been punished. Please be magnanimous and don¡¯t lower yourself to my level.¡±


    Shen Qinghe responded insincerely, ¡°Sure.¡±


    Having said that, she was the first to enter the Spiritual Weapon Vault.


    Watching Shen Qinghe¡¯s retreating figure, Nan Sheng concealed the melancholy in her eyes, ¡°If I were Qinghe, I wouldn¡¯t easily forgive me either. Brother Xiao, I¡¯m going in first.¡±


    Xiao Chen tousled her hair, ¡°Don¡¯t overthink, just focus on your cultivation from now on. You have the spiritual key from Master Tian Yan; you¡¯re bound to get a fine spiritual weapon, which will help you cultivate well.¡±


    Nan Sheng smiled weakly, bearing an air of delicate charm.


    Xiao Chen had noticed that Nan Sheng had become even more beautiful than before and no longer tried to seduce him as aggressively as before. Now, she appeared proud and self-possessed, which honestly made her even more attractive than she used to be.


    But at the sight of Shen Qinghe a moment ago, his heart clenched, and that feeling of losing control swept through him once again.


    Yesterday, everyone talked about how dreamlike Shen Qinghe¡¯s beauty was, and he thought it was an exaggeration. But today, seeing Shen Qinghe, his gaze was glued to her face, feeling her features were right at the point of his aesthetic preference, no matter how he looked at her, she was just beautiful.


    However, having decided to marry Nan Sheng, Shen Qinghe had nothing to do with him anymore; he just needed to be wholeheartedly devoted to Nan Sheng.


    After seeing Nan Sheng enter the Spiritual Weapon Vault, he planned to wait there for her to come out, but as he turned around, he found that Yan Changsheng was standing not far away, daydreaming in the direction of the Spiritual Weapon Vault.


    ¡°Worried about Shengsheng?¡± Xiao Chen walked over to Yan Changsheng and asked.

 Chapter 101 - 101 99 Beyond Redemption

    ?Chapter 101: Chapter 99: Beyond Redemption Chapter 101: Chapter 99: Beyond Redemption Yan Changsheng had gone to the Simple Residence Courtyard before he learned that Qinghe had come to the Spiritual Weapon Vault today to select a Spiritual Artifact. Although he initially wanted to visit the Sword Practice Field, he inadvertently found himself near this place.


    Just now, Nan Sheng and Qinghe had been standing together, but his heart and eyes were filled with only Qinghe. In that instant, he realized that he had, without knowing it, completely let go of Nan Sheng and, unknowingly, harbored Qinghe in his heart.


    This fact shocked him, made his heart race, and even more so, filled him with fear!


    Xiao Chen noticed the paleness of Yan Changsheng¡¯s face and, thinking he was worried about Nan Sheng, comforted him, ¡°Shengsheng is just going to get the Spiritual Artifact that is fated for her. It¡¯s not like she¡¯s going to face the Trials; there will be no danger. You can be completely at ease.¡±


    Yan Changsheng stared blankly at Xiao Chen, his face deathly pale, wanting to say something, but in the end, he remained silent.


    He could not continue to indulge himself any longer, otherwise he would be beyond redemption!


    There was a deadlock between him and Qinghe; there could be no future together. He knew well the nature of Qinghe¡ªshe seemed easy to talk to, but in fact, she was most stubborn.


    Ever since the day he brought Nan Sheng back to the Sky Pole Sect, the possibility of rekindling any past affection with Qinghe had ceased to exist.


    ¡°Changsheng, you don¡¯t look well. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xiao Chen noticed that Yan Changsheng¡¯s expression was very off, and it didn¡¯t seem to stem from worry about Nan Sheng.


    Indeed, since Yan Changsheng had accused Nan Sheng of her crimes a month ago, it meant that Changsheng and Nan Sheng had already turned against each other.


    Under such circumstances, how could he possibly be worried about Nan Sheng while she was entering the Spiritual Weapon Vault? It was illogical.


    If Yan Changsheng was not here to see Nan Sheng, could it be that he was here for Qinghe?


    Considering this possibility, Xiao Chen probed teasingly, ¡°You couldn¡¯t be worried about Qinghe, could you?¡±


    Yan Changsheng quickly returned to his usual demeanor, and blandly uttered, ¡°I just happened to walk here by chance. I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    Xiao Chen watched Yan Changsheng walk away, feeling that his earlier state of panic was indeed problematic.


    He suddenly recalled the scene in the secret realm where Yan Changsheng was holding the ¡°corpse¡± of Shen Qinghe and weeping bitterly. At that time, because of the urgent circumstances, he did not think much of it.


    Reconsidering the details of that time, it felt very inappropriate.


    How could a man like Yan Changsheng easily shed tears? Yet back then, he was heartbroken, as if he had lost a loved one.


    Moreover, during that period, Yan Changsheng and Qinghe had been alone together in The Abyss for several months, keeping each other company day and night, sharing life and death. Qinghe even saved Yan Changsheng numerous times. Under such circumstances, it was only normal for Yan Changsheng to develop feelings for Qinghe.


    If it was as he suspected, and Yan Changsheng had fallen for Qinghe, then that would be laughable indeed.


    If all the men in the world died out, it would still be improbable for Qinghe to end up with Yan Changsheng, wouldn¡¯t it? What woman would willingly be with a man who had hurt them numerous times? She would not be a masochist.


    Shen Qinghe, however, was unaware of Yan Changsheng¡¯s complex inner struggles. She successfully entered the Spiritual Weapon Vault, passing through the ordinary section and quickly made her way to the second layer where the Spiritual Treasures were kept.


    At that moment, someone else, a step ahead, took out the spiritual key and entered the Spiritual Treasure Repository. Was it not Nan Sheng?


    But Shen Qinghe was not in a hurry. This time she came to select a Spiritual Artifact, not to compete over one. The Artifact that suited her best was the one that was truly valuable to her.


    Even though she knew the Thousand Shadows Sword would make Nan Sheng famous in the cultivation world, she had no interest in it.


    She took out the spiritual key and entered the Spiritual Treasure Repository.


    The light in the Spiritual Treasure Repository was dim, and only after adjusting to the dimness could she see that the ground where she stood was muddy, as if it had just rained.


    Various Spiritual Treasures were placed haphazardly in the mud, looking like worthless junk, unvalued.


    Shen Qinghe looked left and right, feeling that each item suited her desires, but since she could only pick one, she still had to be cautious in her selection.


    She gazed at the various Spiritual Treasures with delight for quite a while before suddenly remembering that there was also a Nan Sheng.


    As she lifted her gaze, she saw Nan Sheng not far ahead. Seemingly sensing her gaze, Nan Sheng suddenly turned her head to look at her, her eyes oddly unsettling.


    Shen Qinghe didn¡¯t understand what Nan Sheng¡¯s look meant, but it made her feel uncomfortable nonetheless.


    Nan Sheng was the female lead, and it wouldn¡¯t be strange for the female lead to do anything, but it couldn¡¯t be that Nan Sheng also wanted to kill her, could it?


    Today, she was there to choose a Spiritual Artifact and didn¡¯t wish to be schemed against by Nan Sheng, so she wasn¡¯t in a hurry to grab an artifact and kept her eyes on Nan Sheng from time to time, fearing she might suddenly attack.


    Soon, she realized that Nan Sheng ¡°had taken a liking to¡± a certain longsword. If there were no accidents, that might be the Thousand Shadows Divine Sword mentioned in the book.


    ¡°Qinghe, can you help me? I can¡¯t lift this sword,¡± Nan Sheng suddenly called out at that moment.


    Shen Qinghe frowned slightly, not understanding what Nan Sheng was up to.


    If that was truly the Thousand Shadows Sword, how could Nan Sheng possibly not be able to lift it? If Nan Sheng could lift the sword, why would she deliberately ask her to do it?


    ¡°If you can¡¯t lift it, I definitely can¡¯t lift it even more.¡± Shen Qinghe said, distancing herself even further from Nan Sheng.


    Then she remembered the Thousand Shadows Divine Sword could recognize its master, and if someone else dared to touch the sword, the Thousand Shadows Sword would attack that person.


    Nan Sheng had only just encountered the Thousand Shadows Divine Sword that day, and even if the Divine Sword was destined for Nan Sheng and she had an eye for it, how could she know that it was the Thousand Shadows Sword, let alone be aware of its characteristics?


    That was way too strange.


    Could it be that Nan Sheng suddenly had knowledge of the plot in the book and even knew that she was the female lead?


    Considering this possibility, Shen Qinghe became even more alert. Whether it was as she suspected or not, she had to be careful.


    Nan Sheng already had the female lead¡¯s halo, and if she knew the plot of the book, there was no telling what vicious tactics she might employ against her.


    Shen Qinghe figured out the twists and turns and simply let it go.


    She wasn¡¯t particularly scared; what kind of scene hadn¡¯t she seen before? She had survived Nan Sheng¡¯s attempt to kill her in the secret realm, and so she had no fear of Nan Sheng¡¯s malicious traps now.


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t fellow disciples help each other?¡± Nan Sheng¡¯s voice came from ahead.


    Shen Qinghe¡¯s lips curled into a smile that was not quite a smile: ¡°There¡¯s no one else here, so you can drop the act. I just find you quite hypocritical.¡±


    Having said that, she no longer looked at Nan Sheng, moved even farther away from her, and started searching for a Spiritual Artifact that was destined for her.


    The smile faded from Nan Sheng¡¯s face as she looked at the Thousand Shadows Sword in front of her, secretly pondering that it was not just her being paranoid¡ªShen Qinghe seemed to also be aware of the plot in the book.


    She was locked away in the Nether Pool, suffering unbearable pain and had passed out, and after that, she had a very long dream, realizing that she was the female lead beloved by thousands in a book about stock investing. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the book, Shen Qinghe was supposed to die on Nan Sheng¡¯s first day in the Sky Pole Sect, and without the bothersome presence of Shen Qinghe, Nan Sheng would have thrived with ease in the sect, becoming the darling of the entire sect without doing anything.


    Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng were the two main male leads in the book, both loving her to the point of madness, often fighting over her.


    Yet, in reality, Shen Qinghe, the early-deceased cannon fodder, was living well and had confronted her face to face two years ago on Mid-Autumn night. It was that night, overstimulated by Shen Qinghe, that the thought of eliminating Shen Qinghe had first arisen¡­