Was it you that night?
Chapter 103 - 101: Proposal of Marriage

Chapter 103: Chapter 101: Proposal of Marriage

"Where did you find such an ugly black rope? Take it off, it’s quite ugly," Shen Zhiyao said, stating an obvious truth.

The rustic charm of the black rope totally clashed with Qinghe’s fairy-like aura.

Shen Qinghe felt the black rope on her wrist seemed to have a temper, tightening around her wrist even more after hearing Shen Zhiyao’s words, as if it was quite displeased with elder sister.

Shen Qinghe’s expression turned odd, she touched the black rope, and it immediately became obedient and no longer tightened, proving to be a good listener.

"Elder sister, this is the Spiritual Artifact I chose this time!" Shen Qinghe said with a smile.

Shen Zhiyao’s eyes widened, she thought she had misheard, "What did you just say?"

"This black rope is the Spiritual Artifact I chose!!" Shen Qinghe repeated.

Shen Zhiyao’s mouth fell open, she looked at the inconspicuous black rope on Shen Qinghe’s wrist in disbelief, feeling as if the world had become fantastical.

The other cultivator brothers and sisters, who had been admiring Shen Qinghe’s fairy-like face, finally regained their senses after hearing her words.

They looked at Shen Qinghe’s wrist and felt the girl’s wrist was so white it glowed, crystal clear like white ice, yet such a beautiful wrist was bound by a black rope.

This black rope was the Spiritual Artifact Shen Qinghe had chosen?

Wasn’t this like a fresh flower stuck on a pile of cow dung?

Shen Zhiyao was the first to snap out of it, she let out a deep soul-searching question, "Have you gone mad, girl? Why did you choose this black rope? Are you sure it’s a Spiritual Artifact?"

Shen Qinghe chuckled dryly, "It definitely is a Spiritual Artifact, and it’s quite clever. It seems it chose me; it tripped me on the ground, and then, out of curiosity, I pulled it a bit, and it wound around me. I couldn’t shake it off..."

The black rope seemed dissatisfied with Shen Qinghe’s version of the events and tightened its grip on her wrist in protest.

Shen Qinghe touched it, soothing it, and laughed, "I must have an immortal fate with it, otherwise why would it trip only me and not anyone else?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyao coldly sneered, "Isn’t it just because it’s ugly and no one wants it?!"

And how could a black rope be counted as a Spiritual Artifact? No cultivator would give it a second glance, right? Only Qinghe would be so foolish as to pick up anything.

Showing her foresight this time, Shen Qinghe touched the black rope before it could get angry again, "Of course not. I think it didn’t like anyone else but took a fancy to me!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the black rope suddenly came alive with excitement, unwrapped from her wrist, wound around her waist, and flung her into the air.

Shen Qinghe, totally unprepared for this, screamed loudly as the black rope threw her.

Shen Zhiyao also got a fright and hurriedly tried to catch Shen Qinghe, but the next moment, the black rope securely landed Shen Qinghe back on the ground while still wrapped around her waist.

After the initial panic, Shen Qinghe quickly returned to her normal self; she looked at the other cultivator brothers and sisters who were staring dumbfounded, and smiled gracefully, "That’s why I said it has a spiritual nature, it has taken a liking to me, and we have an immortal fate."

Shen Zhiyao, still unsettled, swallowed hard and struggled to speak, "Now I believe it has spiritual nature. By the way, did you encounter it in the Spiritual Treasure Repository?"

Although it was a bit ugly, it was still a Spiritual Artifact, right? And given Qinghe’s immortal fate, maybe one shouldn’t judge a rope by its appearance?

"Yes. How bad can a Spiritual Artifact that’s admitted into the Spiritual Treasure Repository be?" Seeing the black rope obediently return to her wrist, Shen Qinghe grew even more fond of it.

Shen Zhiyao muttered softly, "But the entire sect has heard that Nan Sheng got the Thousand Shadows Divine Sword, which is the only Ancient Spiritual Weapon in the Spiritual Treasure Repository, and it has given her quite a reputation!"

Even if Nan Sheng’s reputation isn’t what it used to be, her beauty is undeniable, and there’s always a group of cultivators who are infatuated with her solely for her looks.

What’s strangest is that after being confined for a month, Nan Sheng came out even more beautiful than before. Even if Shen Qinghe is a woman, even if she despises Nan Sheng, she can’t deny that Nan Sheng’s face is attractive.

"Others have their own destinies, and I have mine too. I think my Spiritual Artifact is very good, why should I be envious of others?" Shen Qinghe gently caressed the Black Rope.

To her delight, the Black Rope tickled her palm with its end.

Shen Zhiyao looked at her sister who was grinning foolishly, thinking that the Spiritual Artifact did have some uses after all, as it could make Shen Qinghe laugh. Nan Sheng’s Thousand Shadows Sword couldn’t make Nan Sheng laugh—I guess that’s something the Thousand Shadows Sword can’t compete with.

With that thought, she felt at peace.

The Shen sisters headed to the Simple Residence Courtyard, followed by a crowd of male cultivators, which was a spectacular sight.

Shen Qinghe pinched Shen Zhiyao’s arm, signaling her elder sister to send these male cultivators away.

Shen Zhiyao muffled a laugh, smiling as she dismissed the group of men. Yet there was one infatuated man, his surname Xu and his name Jun, who followed them all the way to the Simple Residence Courtyard.

"Senior Brother Xu, you should go back," Shen Zhiyao said to Xu Jun.

Xu Jun was still gazing foolishly at Shen Qinghe. Shen Qinghe was accustomed to being ignored, so she wasn’t used to being stared at so straightforwardly; she made a face at Shen Zhiyao and hurriedly entered the Simple Residence Courtyard.

Only then did Xu Jun reluctantly pull his gaze away, his expression somewhat embarrassed, "Zhiyao, I really like Qinghe, can you put in a good word for me with her? If she marries me, I will surely treasure her..."

Shen Zhiyao was quite startled by Xu Jun’s sudden proposal and said, "Marriage is no trifling matter, Senior Brother Xu. Surely you haven’t fallen for her just because she’s pretty?"

"I like Qinghe’s temperament, and her face too, of course. I can’t deny that I was taken with her the first moment I saw her after her return from the trials," Xu Jun said, his cheeks tinting with color.

Upon closer explanation, it seemed that his affection for Shen Qinghe was based on physical attraction, but his feelings for her were genuine.

Shen Zhiyao looked at the honest Xu Jun and appreciated his forthrightness. However, Shen Qinghe clearly did not have romantic feelings for Xu Jun; it would all depend on Shen Qinghe’s wishes.

After chatting a few more words with Senior Brother Xu, Shen Zhiyao sent him away and then returned to the Simple Residence Courtyard.

Having greatly improved her hearing after Core Formation, Shen Qinghe clearly heard Xu Jun’s sudden marriage proposal, and she found it embarrassing.

She had no knowledge of Xu Jun before, yet today he spoke of marrying her, which was utterly unthinkable. Is love something that just happens on a whim?

She took relationships very seriously and currently did not have the spare emotional energy to devote to romance.

As soon as Shen Zhiyao entered, she asked, "Elder sister, why did you bring so many Senior Brothers here? What are you plotting?"

"I thought you would have noticed," Shen Zhiyao pulled Shen Qinghe to sit down, "I know you don’t have feelings for Senior Brother Xu, but there are other men. Even if there is no one at Sky Pole Sect you like, I can still help you look elsewhere..."

"Why is Elder Sister in such a hurry to find me a man? I don’t even have enough time for cultivation; where am I going to find time for love and romance?" Shen Qinghe asked, puzzled.

Seeing her sister back to normal and not wanting to bring up Dongfang Wuya, which could upset her, Shen Zhiyao found a casual excuse, "I just think you’re not getting any younger and it’s time you experienced romance. If I’m not by your side, there should be someone else to take care of you."