Was it you that night?
Chapter 104 - 102: Drunk

Chapter 104: Chapter 102: Drunk

Shen Qinghe felt very nervous as soon as she heard this, "What nonsense are you talking about, elder sister?"

"What I mean is that sometimes I have to go out for trials, or to carry out missions assigned by the sect, and when I’m not in the Sky Pole Sect, no one is there to take care of you, which makes me worried. Nobody knows when Elder Shen will wake up, so if someone who loves you can always take care of you, I would feel at ease." Of course, this was just an excuse Shen Zhiyao had come up with.

She just felt that Qinghe was paying too much attention to Dongfang Wuya, fearing that Qinghe would be so captivated by Dongfang Wuya’s charm that she wouldn’t be able to extricate herself. If Qinghe had someone she loved, naturally she wouldn’t be attracted to Dongfang Wuya anymore.

"There’s no need. I have acquired the Snow Bone Grass and will cultivate diligently. Relying on others to take care of me is not as good as improving my own cultivation base to take care of myself." The moment Shen Qinghe stopped speaking, the black rope in her hand suddenly danced in front of her, as if agreeing with her words.

Seeing the jubilant black rope made Shen Zhiyao frown, "Other than pleasing you, what else can this black rope do? You have gained quite a bit of real combat experience from the Beasts from Another World, and your swordsmanship has become quite remarkable. You should be matched with a divine sword..."

"I like it, and it is fated to be with me. I think one doesn’t have to be a sword cultivator. In the battle against the Beasts from Another World, I have developed quite a few moves that can combine swordsmanship with Wood Element Technique. It’s not necessary to use a sword at all." Worried that the black rope would be unhappy, Shen Qinghe quickly interrupted Shen Zhiyao.

Shen Zhiyao knew her younger sister was protective of her own interests but when she saw the black rope flying to her side looking smug, her anger suddenly dissipated.

What frustrated her was that the news of Qinghe obtaining a black rope in the Spiritual Treasure Repository quickly spread throughout the sect, and everyone was talking about it, saying that Qinghe’s luck had been somewhat lacking compared to Nan Sheng.

Upon entering the Spiritual Treasure Repository, Nan Sheng had seized the only Ancient Divine Sword inside, whereas Qinghe had only acquired an inconspicuous black rope. The difference in their fortune was like night and day.

These people really were odd, always comparing Nan Sheng with Qinghe in everything. Would they die if they didn’t compare?

So, whenever Shen Zhiyao saw the black rope on Qinghe’s wrist, it just became more and more of an eyesore to her.

"You don’t have to be angry, elder sister. Nan Sheng is the female lead; it’s very fitting for her to obtain the Divine Sword, isn’t it? You know, Nan Sheng may already be aware of the plot of the book. I’m worried that she will use her foreknowledge to target us sisters," Shen Qinghe said seriously.

The Divine Sword and such were not important; what was important was to guard against Nan Sheng’s counterstrike.

This time she had exposed Nan Sheng’s true face, causing Nan Sheng to lose face. If Nan Sheng really knew the plot of the book, she could leverage the power of the plot to target her and her elder sister.

She was not too worried about herself, but she feared for her elder sister’s straightforward nature, which might draw Nan Sheng’s attention.

"Are you serious?" Shen Zhiyao was dumbfounded.

Originally, she was the malicious supporting character in the book and a stepping stone for Nan Sheng. She was not as intelligent as Qinghe; it would be odd if Nan Sheng didn’t target her.

"This is something that can’t be faked; you should always be cautious, elder sister."

After sitting still for a moment, Shen Zhiyao finally made up her mind, "From now on, I’ll do everything together with you, and you’ll protect me!"

Shen Qinghe couldn’t help but laugh upon hearing this, amused by her elder sister.

"No problem!" She agreed readily.

The most pressing matter was to cultivate diligently. Only with a profound cultivation base could she compete with the female lead.

She said to the black rope, "How about I give you a name?"

The black rope seemed delighted by the idea and started circling Shen Qinghe cheerfully.

Shen Zhiyao found the black rope’s behavior quite speechless.

At that moment, Shen Qinghe smiled and said, "How about the name Little Black?"

Shen Zhiyao immediately vetoed the name, "That’s not allowed!"

Shen Qinghe was puzzled, "Why not?"

"Because Mr. Wuya’s puppet is named Xiao Bai, and if you name your Spiritual Artifact Little Black, won’t Mr. Wuya think you have some sort of feelings for him?" Shen Zhiyao blurted out.

Shen Qinghe fell silent, feeling that her elder sister’s concerns were quite reasonable.

"Forget it, let’s not name it for now." Shen Qinghe stared blankly at the Black Rope, suddenly remembering something, "I still need a Spiritual Artifact to fly me, but this rope of mine..."

The next moment, the Black Rope coiled around her waist and flew into the sky.

Although Shen Qinghe’s fear of heights wasn’t as severe as before, having the Black Rope abruptly take her into the air still made her breathing hasten.

Fortunately, Shen Zhiyao came flying over with Sword Control, securely pulling her back to the ground, which made her feel a lot more grounded and at ease.

Shen Zhiyao still looked down on the Black Rope, "Don’t count on it, you should focus on mastering the Red Lotus Shield Armor—that’s the Righteous Path."

Shen Qinghe agreed deeply.

She took out the Red Lotus Shield Armor, with Spiritual Energy beginning at her feet, and flew into the air with a "whoosh," following the Incantation Dongfang Wuya taught her last time.

She didn’t stand steady for a moment and fell from the sky, scaring Shen Zhiyao enough to immediately fly to catch her.

Who knew that Shen Qinghe would stop falling halfway down, as it turned out, one end of the Black Rope was tied to the Red Lotus Shield Armor, while the other end was around Shen Qinghe’s slender waist.

Shen Zhiyao’s mouth fell open and she let out an expletive, suddenly feeling that the Black Rope wasn’t so useless after all.

The Black Rope had previously been just a short length, but it extended several times its size to save Qinghe, could it be that this Black Rope could stretch and lengthen without limit?

By the time Shen Qinghe was back on solid ground, she was still shaken.

She felt that if she fell from a high place a few more times, she might be able to overcome her fear of heights.

Afterward, Shen Zhiyao didn’t feel at ease leaving Shen Qinghe alone, and stayed with her to practice flying with the Spirit Controlling Instrument.

Perhaps because she had company, and felt very secure, Shen Qinghe, while still somewhat afraid of heights, was noticeably more effective in her practice.

Shen Zhiyao watched this, jubilant in her heart, deeply feeling that having a sister like Qinghe made her particularly proud as an elder sister.

After learning to control the Red Lotus Shield Armor, under Shen Zhiyao’s insistent request, Shen Qinghe prepared a lavish dinner.

Shen Zhiyao specially brought a jar of Daughter’s Red, planning to drink with Shen Qinghe until neither of them could stand.

Shen Qinghe was also happy, and although her tolerance for alcohol wasn’t good, she couldn’t withstand Shen Zhiyao’s enthusiasm, and after two cups, she started to feel tipsy.

Her thoughts became sluggish and suddenly she remembered the events that happened in Snow Bone City, including the Wuya Sword, and for some reason, she sighed.

"What’s wrong?" Shen Zhiyao heard Shen Qinghe’s sigh.

"It’s just that life is unpredictable. I never dared to imagine that I could embark on the path of cultivation, and with my frail health, I thought I wouldn’t live past my twenties," Shen Qinghe said, unable to stop mentioning Dongfang Wuya, "Mr. Wuya saved me and gave me a different life; he has been too good to me."

Shen Zhiyao agreed with Qinghe’s words, adding, "Mr. Wuya is your benefactor. When the opportunity arises, just repay this kindness."

But definitely don’t think about repaying him with your body; that would be foolish.

Even if Dongfang Wuya is good, he is the kind of male lead who will turn dark; such a man should not be coveted.

Shen Qinghe, having drunk too much, became talkative, "Elder sister, do you think Snow Bone City is related to Mr. Wuya? You don’t know, but Mr. Wuya has become a Sword Spirit, and he’s been clingy and coquettish, wanting my kisses..."

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Hehe, happy Lantern Festival to all the little fairies!!