Was it you that night?
Chapter 166 - 164: Dog Blood Asura Field

Chapter 166: Chapter 164: Dog Blood Asura Field

Xiao Chen somehow felt the surroundings were unusually silent.

Shen Qinghe also found it too quiet, and as she looked back in confusion, she saw Dongfang Wuya had appeared behind her without notice, watching her with an unfathomable gaze.

Shen Qinghe was startled yet delighted, "Uncle Master has come. Will you also attend this grand tournament?"

In his heart, Dongfang Wuya wondered if he came to watch her flirt?

Shen Zhiyao was more perceptive. As soon as she saw Dongfang Wuya, the great benefactor, she took the initiative to give up her seat, "Please take a seat, Mr. Wuya, don’t tire yourself."

Dongfang Wuya looked disdainfully at Xiao Chen, then after a moment’s thought, still chose to sit where Shen Zhiyao had been and countered Shen Qinghe’s question, "Do you wish for this lord to accompany you?"

Shen Qinghe was caught off guard by Dongfang Wuya’s question and only after a good while did she sincerely respond, "I hope Uncle Master does as he pleases."

She always felt that Mr. Wuya treated her too well.

Back during the journey to the Red Moon Secret Realm, Mr. Wuya had no need to go, but it seemed as though he made the trip especially for her.

Could it be that he decided to participate in the tournament merely because of her unintentional remarks just now?

At this thought, she added, "I think it would be better for Uncle Master not to go. You always keep a low profile, Uncle Master, and with so many disciples from the South Desolate Continent participating in the tournament, I fear it might disturb your tranquility."

Dongfang Wuya’s lips curved slightly, "That makes sense."

Zuo An had been overjoyed since the arrival of Dongfang Wuya. Listening secretly to the conversation between Shen Qinghe and Dongfang Wuya, he internally criticized Shen Qinghe for not seizing the opportunity.

However, he had an excellent idea that would definitely make Mr. Wuya join the tournament.

Once all the elites of the Sky Pole Sect had arrived, he said with a curl of his lips, "This year’s tournament is unlike any before, and I plan to select four disciples as examples. This tournament is extraordinary because we need to pick those with talent for cultivation and those who are good-looking. Cultivators called by name, come up to the stage!"

"Xiao Chen!" The first name Zuo An called out convinced everyone.

Xiao Chen, known for his steady conduct, was well-liked in the Sky Pole Sect. As a Nascent Soul stage cultivator with handsome features, he truly was suitable to lead a team.

After Xiao Chen took the stage, Zuo An called out another name, "Nan Sheng!"

The crowd boiled over at the mention of Nan Sheng’s name.

Just moments ago, everyone was still gossiping about the love triangle between Xiao Chen, Nan Sheng, and Shen Qinghe. If anyone knew how to stir up drama, it had to be Sect Master Zuo—he never thought the scene was too big to watch!

Nan Sheng hadn’t expected to lead the team, but she couldn’t deny the thrill of being the center of attention.

She subconsciously glanced at Shen Qinghe, but Shen Qinghe did not return the look, instead whispering to Dongfang Wuya, seemingly indifferent to her.

Nan Sheng took her place beside Xiao Chen and said in a low voice, "Brother Xiao, have you noticed that as soon as Mr. Wuya appears, Qinghe has eyes only for him?"

Xiao Chen gave Nan Sheng a cool glance and did not reply.

Nan Sheng gave him a stunningly beautiful smile, "Brother Xiao seems like a good man at first glance, but is actually quite wicked, and I’m a bad woman. I still think that you and I are more compatible."

Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised by Nan Sheng’s change.

In the past, she liked to act weak in front of him, but now she was unabashedly revealing her true nature.

If he hadn’t fallen for Shen Qinghe, a woman like Nan Sheng would indeed have been to his taste.

But now, at most, he found Nan Sheng interesting, yet he could never feel any affection for her.

At this moment, Zuo An announced another name, "Yan Changsheng!"

The audience erupted into noise again, instantly pushing the atmosphere to a climax!

Now, anyone with eyes could see that Sect Master Zuo was about to make a big move.

Someone muttered under their breath, "The last team leader isn’t going to be Qinghe, is it?"

Dongfang Wuya, who had been paying attention to Shen Qinghe, heard the remark clearly and suddenly looked towards Zuo An on the stage, staring intently at the old codger.

When Yan Changsheng stepped onto the stage, under the deadly gaze of Dongfang Wuya, Zuo An bravely announced loudly, "The last one, let us warmly welcome the genius girl of Sky Pole Sect—Shen Qinghe!!"

It turned out that Zuo An knew how to create a spectacle and also knew what kind of excitement the disciples of Sky Pole Sect loved to watch.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the venue burst into enthusiastic applause and cheers.

Shen Qinghe sat in her place with a dazed face, not understanding why she had become one of the role models. She was the least experienced, and normally she didn’t stand out much in Sky Pole Sect, so why had Sect Master Zuo involved her too?

She had no experience at all, and she had just reached Core Formation, could someone like her manage?

"Qinghe, come to the stage, everyone’s waiting for you," said Shen Zhiyao, seeing her sister still sitting there foolishly, and gave her sister a push.

As her elder sister, she felt proud that her sister had become accomplished, turning from a frail mortal into a notable genius girl.

Especially seeing Qinghe standing alongside those who had bullied her, she found the thought incredibly satisfying.

Shen Qinghe instinctively looked towards Dongfang Wuya, meeting the man’s dark gaze. Was Mr. Wuya not pleased?

"Go on," Dongfang Wuya said, urging Shen Qinghe to move from her spot.

Shen Qinghe hesitated before walking onto the stage.

She had intended to stand at the edge, but Sect Master Zuo had her stand next to Xiao Chen.

Just then, a red figure appeared on the stage in a flash, brushing away the hand Zuo An had placed on Shen Qinghe’s shoulder, "She’ll stand wherever she likes, does she need your directions?"

The newcomer was none other than Dongfang Wuya himself.

Zuo An squinted his eyes with a smile, "That’s right, that’s right, you’re absolutely right!"

Dongfang Wuya felt a psychological discomfort at Zuo An’s smile, and seeing Shen Qinghe standing between Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen brought on a physiological discomfort too.

Down below, the disciples of Sky Pole Sect found the scene pleasant to look at but simultaneously thought it was too melodramatic.

They had to straighten out the romantic entanglements of the two men and two women on stage.

Initially, Yan Changsheng was Shen Qinghe’s fiancé, but then he fell for Nan Sheng. Later, Yan Changsheng and Nan Sheng became enemies, and Shen Qinghe ended up saving Yan Changsheng, becoming his benefactor.

Nan Sheng, on the other hand, sought the comfort of Xiao Chen, and they discussed marriage. However, on the day they were to form a bond, Xiao Chen left Nan Sheng to save Shen Qinghe who had been kidnapped.

Now Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng had canceled their engagement, and he said he wanted to marry Shen Qinghe, how could one even begin to describe the love and hate among these four people with just the word ’chaos’?

Dongfang Wuya heard the disciples below discussing fervently, talking about Shen Qinghe’s romantic connections.

There was talk of how Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen had once adored Nan Sheng and despised Shen Qinghe, but now they seemed to treat Shen Qinghe even better.

Xiao Chen had asked Shen Qinghe today if she would marry him, and if Yan Changsheng were to interfere, wouldn’t Shen Qinghe be very busy?

Looking at Nan Sheng, who used to be adored by everyone, the love of her life, Yan Changsheng, turned against her, and her almost-fiance Xiao Chen switched his affections to Shen Qinghe, a rival she had defeated. Her feelings must have been very complicated, right?