Was it you that night?
Chapter 171 - 169: When Heaven’s Thunder Meets Earth’s Fire

Chapter 171: Chapter 169: When Heaven’s Thunder Meets Earth’s Fire

"Elder Wu hasn’t returned for several years, so naturally, you wouldn’t know how many things have happened in the Sky Pole Sect. Qinghe was able to find an opportunity to cultivate, and Mr. Wuya has exerted a lot of effort." Shen Zhiyao smiled insincerely, intentionally bringing up Dongfang Wuya.

Wu Ke heard this with some surprise, his gaze falling on Shen Zhiyao’s face, with an enthusiastic look: "Qinghe’s cultivation is related to Wuya?"

How could that be possible?

Wuya was the person he understood the best; he would always lie down rather than sit, and sit rather than stand if he could.

He usually had the look of someone weary of the world, rarely ever leaving Bixiao Tower. If it weren’t for his constant badgering, Wuya would unlikely bother with him.

Just at that moment, Nan Sheng hurried over upon hearing the news, and her soft voice rang out: "Qinghe, I’ve heard that you’ve advanced in level, congratulations!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Ke turned back, his eyes lighting up the instant he saw Nan Sheng’s face.

Nan Sheng, meeting Wu Ke’s gaze, was also somewhat taken aback. She had been in the Sky Pole Sect for several years and never realized there was such a sinisterly handsome male cultivator in the sect.

This male cultivator’s face did indeed catch her eye.

At the instant when the man and woman met eyes, there arose that meaning described in books as ’lightning stirring within the earth and flames in the sky.’

Shen Qinghe was busy shielding Shen Zhiyao behind herself. When she saw Wu Ke, she remembered the tragic fate that befell her elder sister in the book, which was indeed largely related to Wu Ke.

"Who is this beauty?" Wu Ke’s flirtatious gaze roamed over Nan Sheng’s tempting figure without any of the stability expected of an elder, not hiding his interest in Nan Sheng in the slightest.

A shy blush tinged Nan Sheng’s cheeks, and she glared at Wu Ke crossly, her gaze subconsciously seeking out Xiao Chen.

She hoped that Xiao Chen would see clearly that she was not short of male attention, and she hoped even more that Xiao Chen would declare his rights over her.

The perfect moment came when Xiao Chen looked over, their eyes meeting. His gaze, however, was calm and unruffled, showing not a trace of jealousy.

Nan Sheng felt her face couldn’t hold, and immediately turned to Wu Ke with a beaming smile, crisply responding, "I am Nan Sheng, a recent Inner Sect Disciple taken in by Sword Master Tian Yan. And who might you be?"

In fact, she had already guessed Wu Ke’s identity from earlier. If nothing was amiss, Wu Ke was the person who ardently admired her in the original text. Most importantly, Wu Ke was an Elder of the Sky Pole Sect, with a high cultivation base. Although he was notorious for being a womanizer, if she could make use of him, Wu Ke would prove beneficial in many ways in the future.

Wu Ke looked at Nan Sheng with an increased interest, finding this woman truly beautiful. He had always been a libertine, but he had never met an exceptionally pure yet seductive beauty like Nan Sheng before.

If he could have a tryst with her, it would indeed be wonderfully pleasing.

Although he’d been away from the Sky Pole Sect for several years, he had heard of Nan Sheng’s fame a year ago. But having spent the recent year in a destitute place, he was unaware of the current state of Nan Sheng and Yan Changsheng’s romantic entanglement.

If Nan Sheng were Yan Changsheng’s fiancée, it would be inappropriate for him to intervene.

Yet the way this beauty looked at him was as if her eyes carried hooks, clearly flirting with him...

Zuo An, witnessing the exchange of flirtatious glances between Wu Ke and Nan Sheng, inwardly sighed at the trouble being made.

He looked around aimlessly, not seeing Dongfang Wuya anywhere. He decided to send a disciple to Bixiao Tower: "Go quickly and return quickly. Qinghe’s advancement is largely thanks to Wuya, and with the grand competition tomorrow, where is he? It would be improper for him not to show up."

Wu Ke overheard the comment, his curiosity about Shen Qinghe piqued. He was always one to appreciate beauty and wanted to take a closer look at Qinghe, but Shen Zhiyao kept Shen Qinghe firmly behind her, resembling a hen protecting her chick, which he found amusing and pathetic at the same time.

Though he was promiscuous, he wasn’t depraved and wouldn’t force himself on a female disciple. Shen Zhiyao’s protective manner amused him.

Moreover, it had been several years since last they met, and Shen Zhiyao’s beauty had become even more stunning; he found himself struggling to avert his gaze.

He could only say that Shen Zhiyao’s face was the type he liked. Seeing the wary look in her eyes as she glared at him only made his heart itch even more.

Although Shen Qinghe was protected behind Shen Zhiyao, she also observed Wu Ke’s reactions in secret.

Seeing that Wu Ke and Nan Sheng hit it off with a bang at first sight, she was not surprised, but his gaze frequently resting on elder sister made her very nervous.

She couldn’t bear it any longer and stepped forward to protect Shen Zhiyao behind herself.

This time, Wu Ke got a clear view of Shen Qinghe’s face. He loved looking at beauties and nodded repeatedly, "Qinghe has actually become so beautiful. No wonder Shen Zhuo always said Qinghe was a stunning beauty. It seems Shen Zhuo wasn’t exaggerating."

Zuo An, seeing Wu Ke’s indecent behavior, reminded him in a low voice, "Qinghe is a new cultivation talent from Sky Pole Sect. You better not harbor any crooked thoughts about her. Don’t forget, Shen Zhuo treasures his two daughters the most!"

Wu Ke chuckled, "I’m just flirtatious, not indecent. I wouldn’t force a woman to do something she’s unwilling to."

However, someone like Nan Sheng, with her pure and fervent beauty, was more to his taste; a well-behaved child like Qinghe didn’t suit him.

Truly speaking, Shen Zhiyao’s face also met his preferences...

When Shen Qinghe saw Wu Ke looking at Shen Zhiyao again, she wished she could hide Shen Zhiyao away completely.

Shen Zhiyao also worried about Wu Ke setting his sights on Qinghe. The two sisters anxiously watched Wu Ke, and their wolf-guarding looks made him laugh.

At that moment, a disciple who had gone to invite Dongfang Wuya returned to Simple Residence Courtyard and reported back to Zuo An, "Sect Master, Mr. Wuya refuses to come."

"Did you mention Qinghe’s advancement?" Zuo An asked unwillingly to give up.

He still hoped Dongfang Wuya would lead the team, as just a glimpse of Dongfang Wuya’s face would surely incite envy, jealousy, and hatred from all the Immortal Sects.

"I specifically mentioned it, but Mr. Wuya said...," the disciple glanced at Shen Qinghe secretly and hesitantly whispered, "He said it has nothing to do with him."

Shen Qinghe herself heard it and laughed, "It’s not a big deal to begin with, it has nothing to do with Mr. Wuya. Sect Master shouldn’t bother Mr. Wuya with such trifles in the future."

Wu Ke felt Shen Qinghe understood Dongfang Wuya quite well. He was about to speak when he suddenly turned to look in the direction of the Xuantian Mirror...

Dongfang Wuya hadn’t expected Wu Ke to suddenly look over, so he simply walked away.

Remembering the way Shen Qinghe had just laughed and said not to bother him, he couldn’t help but snort, "Heartless little wretch!"

He was worried she would feel hurt by his words and had observed her reactions through the Xuantian Mirror, but she seemed just fine, even able to laugh it off.

Xiao Bai watched everything clearly from the side but had given up hope, feeling that anything he said would be futile.

Since it was not fitting to associate with Fairy Qinghe anymore, it would be better to establish clear boundaries now. It was also good that his master didn’t go to Yuheng Mountain.

Dongfang Wuya felt using the Xuantian Mirror to spy on Simple Residence Courtyard was really unbecoming. Just as he was about to turn off the mirror, he heard Wu Ke volunteer, "If nobody else will lead the team for the decennial competition, I’m willing to take on this chore."

Xiao Bai also heard and mumbled nervously, "Elder Wu wouldn’t have taken a liking to Fairy Qinghe’s beauty, intending to take advantage of her during the competition, would he?"