Was it you that night?
Chapter 139 - 137: Teaching Qinghe a lesson for Nan Sheng!

Chapter 139: Chapter 137: Teaching Qinghe a lesson for Nan Sheng!

"You’re Senior Xiao’s fiancée, naturally you’d side with Senior Xiao, and since Senior Xiao is also Qinghe’s Big Senior Brother, of course he’d side with Qinghe as well, your words can’t be completely trusted!" Rong Yu simply resorted to being unreasonable.

Shen Zhiyao got angry and forcefully pushed Rong Yu away, "If you’re so capable, why don’t you go to Bixiao Tower and argue with Mr. Wuya!"

The others, however, did believe Nan Sheng’s words.

The grudge between Nan Sheng and Shen Qinghe wasn’t something that could be explained in a few words; Nan Sheng had no reason to speak up for Shen Qinghe.

Having lost interest in gawking, everyone went back to practicing their swordsmanship, and that’s when Shen Qinghe quietly asked Shen Zhiyao, "Did Mr. Wuya really leave Simple Residence Courtyard only at the fourth watch of the night?"

"You were drunk, and Mr. Wuya was worried I couldn’t handle you by myself, so he stayed back to help me. Such a trivial matter doesn’t deserve your concern, you should just focus on your swordsmanship," Shen Zhiyao patted Shen Qinghe on the shoulder.

Speaking of swordsmanship, Shen Qinghe was a bit lost, "I don’t know if I should continue practicing swordsmanship."

Clearly, the Black Rope was not a sword, and if she continued with swordsmanship, when the time came to face an enemy, the Black Rope would be useless; it would be better to think of ways to maximize the power of the Black Rope.

Unfortunately, today’s main instructor was Sword Master Tian Yan, who now found Shen Qinghe displeasing in every way. Seeing her not practicing, he found an excuse to pick on her, "Shen Qinghe, why aren’t you practicing swordsmanship? Are you dissatisfied with this master?!"

Shen Qinghe was equally displeased with Sword Master Tian Yan’s inability to distinguish right from wrong. She replied calmly, "My life-bound magic treasure is the Black Rope, and I’m unsure if I should continue with swordsmanship."

Sword Master Tian Yan sneered and nitpicked, "Clearly, it is because you’re dissatisfied with this master that you don’t wish to practice. What, do you think I am not qualified to teach you?"

Shen Qinghe met Sword Master Tian Yan’s scornful gaze with her clear, cold eyes, "A teacher should be broad-minded, usually only those with a narrow mind feel looked down upon. How insecure must Master Tian Yan be, to feel unworthy of teaching his disciple?"

Sword Master Tian Yan did not expect Shen Qinghe to publicly talk back to him, his face turned ugly, and he bellowed, "Shen Qinghe, is this what your family teaches you?!"

"What does this have to do with my upbringing? It is Master Tian Yan who seeks to blame me; am I not even allowed to refute? When did Sky Pole Sect become a place where only Sword Master Tian Yan’s word is law?" Shen Qinghe stood her ground, meeting Sword Master Tian Yan’s gaze without submissiveness or arrogance.

Sword Master Tian Yan, feeling both embarrassed and angry, leaped into the air, "Insolence!! Today, this master shall teach you the principles of being a person on behalf of Shen Zhuo—"

It was then that Yan Changsheng stepped forward, standing in front of Shen Qinghe, barely blocking Sword Master Tian Yan’s path, "Uncle Master seems to be more hot-tempered as he ages. Even if Qinghe was improper in her conduct, Uncle Master should not lay hands on my Master’s disciple. Sect Master also said, Sky Pole Sect values and cherishes talent, why should Uncle Master be so hard on a junior?"

Seeing Yan Changsheng stand up for Shen Qinghe, Sword Master Tian Yan was so angry he spoke without thinking, "Yan Changsheng, it seems you are bewitched by Shen Qinghe. She is a flirtatious one, not content with just leading you on, she even dares to bewitch Mr. Wuya..."

Yan Changsheng’s face darkened as he interrupted Sword Master Tian Yan’s unfiltered words, "Uncle Master should not recklessly make accusations and slander Qinghe! It wasn’t easy for Uncle Master to achieve what he has today; don’t destroy your own reputation and let your good name be ruined in a moment of anger."

At these words, Sword Master Tian Yan laughed angrily as he was being lectured by Yan Changsheng?

It was bad enough being overshadowed by Shen Zhuo, and now he was being scolded by Shen Zhuo’s disciple, how could he swallow such an insult?

He decided he would teach Yan Changsheng a lesson not to be so arrogant!

Sword Master Tian Yan’s cultivation base had reached the Mid-Stage of Divinity Transformation, while Shen Zhuo, having been only a step away from the Mahayana Stage, had to regress several minor realms in his cultivation after being wounded by the Life-ending Sword.

So Sword Master Tian Yan now felt he held significant sway within Sky Pole Sect.

Furthermore, apart from Sect Master Zuo and Dongfang Wuya, he didn’t take anyone else in the Sky Pole Sect seriously. If Yan Changsheng dared to challenge him, he would have to teach Yan Changsheng a lesson.

Sword Master Tian Yan thought his cultivation base was far superior to Yan Changsheng’s and didn’t regard him as a rival at all. Dozens of moves later, Sword Master Tian Yan was secretly shocked to find that not only was Yan Changsheng fully versed in Shen Zhuo’s true swordsmanship, but his cultivation also didn’t seem like that of someone who had just entered the Emergence Stage.

But his own cultivation base was after all an entire major realm higher than Yan Changsheng’s; it was an absolute crushing force. Worried that he might carelessly be countered by Yan Changsheng, he decided to use his killer move.

Faced with the crushing strength, Yan Changsheng was struggling to hold on. Just as he was about to be hit in a vital spot by Sword Master Tian Yan, a black rope suddenly wrapped around the sword-wielding hand of Sword Master Tian Yan.

The lethal sword strike of Sword Master Tian Yan, the moment it was entangled by the black rope, not only slowed down in speed, but even the murderous intent seemed to dissipate into nothingness.

Sword Master Tian Yan’s sword strikes had never failed him against an enemy; just now he had intended to kill Yan Changsheng. If Yan Changsheng were to be struck by this sword, he would at least be heavily injured.

Yet at this very moment, that inconspicuous black rope dared to obstruct him!

And the owner of the black rope was none other than Shen Qinghe.

If it weren’t for Shen Qinghe’s instructions, how would the black rope dare to be disrespectful to him?!

Since Shen Qinghe had delivered herself to his doorstep, today he would settle the old score with her over Shengsheng!

"Shen Qinghe, how dare you commit such disrespect? Today, I shall teach you the consequences of dishonoring your master and disregarding the way!" No sooner had Sword Master Tian Yan finished speaking than he thrust his sword at Shen Qinghe.

Shen Qinghe wasn’t surprised that Sword Master Tian Yan would attack her; she had already drawn out the Red Lotus Shield Armor, ready to defend herself.

Sword Master Tian Yan was the epitome of selfishness, greed, and narrow-mindedness; such a petty person was not fit to be a teacher.

Of course, Sword Master Tian Yan also knew the power of the Red Lotus Shield Armor; he used eighty percent of his strength right from the start, and everyone present felt the overwhelming pressure akin to moving mountains and seas coming at them, making them all fearfully back away to avoid collateral damage.

The grand display by Sword Master Tian Yan naturally attracted all the VIPs of the Sky Pole Sect, including Sect Master Zuo, several elders, and of course, Dongfang Wuya.

Sect Master Zuo was thinking of stepping forward to stop Sword Master Tian Yan when Dongfang Wuya stopped him, "Don’t be hasty, let Tian Yan strut his stuff first."

Most importantly, he also wanted to see how Shen Qinghe would handle such a dangerous situation. Shen Qinghe’s magical treasure was not to be underestimated, and certainly, it would not be easily destroyed by Tian Yan.

He couldn’t always rush to her side whenever she encountered danger; she had to improve her own cultivation and combat ability.

It was an excellent opportunity for Shen Qinghe to practice as Tian Yan had willingly come to be her sparring partner.

As Shen Qinghe defended herself with the Shield Armor at that instant, the black rope suddenly repeated the trick, wrapping around Sword Master Tian Yan.

Its speed in ensnaring was surprisingly fast; by the time Sword Master Tian Yan realized something was amiss, his legs were already tightly bound by the black rope.

He panicked for a moment, and slashed at the black rope with his sword...