Was it you that night?
Chapter 126 - 124: Wuya’s Unsettled Feelings

Chapter 126: Chapter 124: Wuya’s Unsettled Feelings

Shen Qinghe swiftly left Bixiao Tower, amusing Dongfang Wuya with her quick departure.

Now he was certain that after waking from the dream, Shen Qinghe had put everything from the dream behind her. Why couldn’t he have been the one to die early in the dream? Then maybe he wouldn’t be feeling so discontented.

So it turned out that the one who died early in the dream harbored no resentment; it was only those who remained behind who were haunted by it.

Suddenly, he recalled the scene just before waking, when he, Yan Changsheng, and Xiao Chen had gathered in the tavern. Could it be that the dream was indicating that all three of them were the ones left behind, and that the other two also had designs on Shen Qinghe?

This possibility made him particularly unhappy.

Besides, the fact that Shen Qinghe carried the scent of Yan Changsheng on her was also not something to be happy about.

"Xiao Bai, why do you think Shen Qinghe would have Yan Changsheng’s scent on her?" Dongfang Wuya was still grappling with this question.

After thinking about it seriously, carefully, and deeply, Xiao Bai replied, "Could it be that Yan Changsheng has held Fairy Qinghe in his arms?"

The pressure around Dongfang Wuya suddenly dropped, and Xiao Bai picked up on it, "Xiao Bai was just guessing, Master should not be angry."

Dongfang Wuya sneered silently, "Why should I be angry?"

Xiao Bai didn’t dare make another peep.

After a moment of silence, Dongfang Wuya asked again, "Just now Shen Qinghe said she hasn’t had any further encounters with Yan Changsheng since yesterday, so the possibility you mentioned doesn’t exist!"

"Master is right, Xiao Bai was mistaken," Xiao Bai immediately concurred.

Dongfang Wuya felt that a puppet is after all just a puppet, their thoughts too simplistic—why did he even bother asking Xiao Bai?

Spring Breeze Pavilion.

Xiao Chen was about to go to the Scripture Pavilion when upon stepping outside, he saw Nan Sheng outside the Spring Breeze Pavilion, as if she had spent the whole night there.

Nan Sheng had been squatting on the ground but hurriedly stood up when she saw Xiao Chen coming out, "Brother Xiao, where are you going?"

"Why are you still here?" Xiao Chen frowned slightly.

He thought Nan Sheng would have gone back long ago. Distracted the day before, he hadn’t paid attention to Nan Sheng’s whereabouts, not realizing that she had actually been waiting outside the Spring Breeze Pavilion all night.

"I was worried Brother Xiao was not in good spirits and thought to leave later, but I accidentally fell asleep," Nan Sheng said, her face reddening with embarrassment.

Xiao Chen gave Nan Sheng a complex look, and after a while, he said, "I am going to the Scripture Pavilion; you should go back and rest."

Without waiting for Nan Sheng’s reply, he walked away without looking back.

This time, Nan Sheng didn’t follow. Watching Xiao Chen’s retreating figure, she silently speculated that her staged display of vulnerability had failed to garner Xiao Chen’s pity or gentleness.

This man was colder than Brother Changsheng.

If it had been Shen Qinghe waiting outside Spring Breeze Pavilion all night, Xiao Chen would have been overjoyed, wouldn’t he?

Meanwhile, after leaving Bixiao Tower, Shen Qinghe was headed towards the Scripture Pavilion and unexpectedly encountered Xiao Chen.

She pretended not to see Xiao Chen, but he blocked her path, "Why don’t you greet me?"

Shen Qinghe remembered that in the past, Xiao Chen used to deliberately ignore her. Ever since Xiao Chen became engaged to Nan Sheng, she had fewer opportunities to encounter him.

Moreover, with the old grudge she held against Xiao Chen, she assumed he didn’t want to speak with her either.

"Big Senior Brother," Shen Qinghe greeted and then tried to walk past him.

But Xiao Chen blocked her path again, "What kind of books are you looking for in the Scripture Pavilion? I am familiar with the placement of various texts."

Indeed, Xiao Chen often managed the Scripture Pavilion himself, handing it over to Xu Jun only when he was not available.

At that moment, Xu Jun entered the Scripture Pavilion, and upon laying eyes on Shen Qinghe, his face lit up, and he approached, saying, "Are you here to find a book, Qinghe?"

Remembering how she had nearly married Xu Jun in the Illusory Realm, and not wishing to interact with Xiao Chen, Shen Qinghe felt particularly comforted by the sight of Xu Jun.

"Senior Brother Xu, I want to know how to send a Sound Transmission Talisman and to find books that can teach me," Shen Qinghe said matter-of-factly to Xu Jun, ignoring Xiao Chen beside her.

Xu Jun was a bit surprised, "Sister, you don’t know how to use a Sound Transmission Talisman?"

Shen Qinghe smiled sheepishly, "I’ve always failed to make a breakthrough before, and I devoted all my attention to cultivation. When elder sister left the sect to find me, I didn’t know how to contact her, so I was eager to learn to use the Sound Transmission Talisman."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jun chuckled, "The Sound Transmission Talisman is quite simple. First, you need to imprint the recipient’s aura into the talisman with your Spiritual Energy. You haven’t imprinted Zhiyao’s aura before, so even if you learn now, it won’t be of any use. Let me first contact Zhiyao with the talisman and inform her of your safe return, just wait a moment."

Shen Qinghe nodded vigorously, her gaze eagerly fixed on Senior Brother Xu.

Xu Jun’s heart blossomed with joy under Shen Qinghe’s bright and fiery gaze; it was just unfortunate that Big Senior Brother was also present, otherwise, he could have taken the chance to cultivate a personal relationship with Qinghe alone.

Xiao Chen could naturally tell that Shen Qinghe was deliberately distancing herself from him.

It was like in a dream where she preferred to marry Dongfang Wuya, whom she had never met, rather than marry him. So now, she would rather seek help from Xu Jun, with whom she had no real connection, than have too much to do with him.

Meanwhile, Xu Jun thought he would be able to contact Shen Zhiyao quickly, but she did not respond.

Xu Jun’s expression grew more serious by the moment as he glanced at Shen Qinghe, hesitating to speak.

Shen Qinghe felt a chill in her heart, "Can’t you reach elder sister?"

"Shu Xiu is with Zhiyao; I’ll contact Shu Xiu next," said Xu Jun. He proceeded to send a message to Shu Xiu using another Sound Transmission Talisman.

But there was no response from Shu Xiu’s side either, which made Xu Jun’s expression turn even more solemn.

Shen Qinghe’s heart was suspended in mid-air, fearful of something happening to Shen Zhiyao.

"Don’t panic yet, I’ll contact Senior Brother Wu next," Xu Jun consoled Shen Qinghe.

Unfortunately, the result was disappointing—there was no response from Senior Brother Wu either.

The simultaneous disappearance of the three of them meant something must have happened.

Xiao Chen was nearby and knew that all three members of Shen Zhiyao’s group were unreachable. He immediately went to report the matter to Sect Master Zuo.

After hearing the news, Sect Master Zuo’s expression turned grave and he asked Xu Jun, "When was the last time you contacted Zhiyao?"

"The day before yesterday. Yesterday, after learning of Qinghe’s return, I forgot to inform Zhiyao and didn’t contact them," Xu Jun criticized himself inwardly.

If he had contacted Shen Zhiyao yesterday, perhaps he could have noticed something amiss sooner.

Sect Master Zuo asked a few more details, and since Xiao Chen was present, he naturally tasked him with leading a team to search for the missing persons.

Shen Qinghe was of course included in the search team, and Xu Jun volunteered eagerly. Other disciples under Shen Zhuo’s tutelage, upon hearing that Shen Zhiyao was unreachable, all volunteered themselves.

The group was just about to leave the Sky Pole Sect when Yan Changsheng suddenly arrived, with Nan Sheng following close behind.

Her purpose was certainly not to look for Shen Zhiyao’s whereabouts, but rather to revel in the Shen sisters’ misfortune. Moreover, she couldn’t allow Shen Qinghe any opportunity to seduce Xiao Chen behind her back.

Yan Changsheng was upset because Shen Qinghe had completely betrayed her—she would not let Shen Qinghe lure away both Xiao Chen’s body and heart again.

Shen Qinghe, seeing the main characters arrive, did not voice any opinions. Based on past experiences, she knew that where the main characters gathered, trouble was sure to follow.

Especially since Nan Sheng was aware of the plot within the book, who knows what she might do to Shen Zhiyao during the chaos. Shen Qinghe could only proceed with caution.

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Xiao Bai: Yan Changsheng has held Fairy Qinghe in his arms.

Wuya: Bullshit!

Xiao Bai: As the master says!

Wuya: This lord will chop off Yan Changsheng’s hands!

Xiao Bai: ???