Was it you that night?
Chapter 213 - 211: Nan Sheng Intends to Enter into a Marriage Alliance with Wuya

Chapter 213: Chapter 211: Nan Sheng Intends to Enter into a Marriage Alliance with Wuya

Nan Sheng’s first order of business upon returning to the Sky Pole Sect was, of course, to meet Shen Qinghe, the one destined to die as cannon fodder.

She had chosen this particular moment to come back because she wanted to know if Shen Qinghe’s engagement to Dongfang Wuya could come to fruition.

Just a few months ago, the memory of her leaving the Sky Pole Sect in a humiliating defeat was still fresh, and what could be more satisfying than witnessing Shen Qinghe being abandoned by Dongfang Wuya with her own eyes?

When Nan Sheng arrived at the Simple Residence Courtyard, Shen Qinghe was practicing her swordsmanship.

Although she deeply despised Shen Qinghe from the bottom of her heart, seeing her wield such domineering swordsmanship firsthand still made her uncontrollably jealous.

It should have been her who was to become the premier female sword cultivator in the Three Realms in the future, so how had Shen Qinghe managed to improve her swordsmanship to such an extent?

She watched up close, shocked and incredulous.

The next moment, several streaks of Sword Qi came at her without warning.

She didn’t even have time to react before her body was slashed by the Sword Qi, leaving her with numerous cuts and excruciating pain.

"Shen Qinghe, how dare you attack this princess with such venom?!" Nan Sheng looked at Shen Qinghe in disbelief.

Shen Qinghe seemed to only then notice Nan Sheng, with an expression of surprise: "Weren’t you expelled from the Sky Pole Sect? Why have you come to my Simple Residence Courtyard?"

Her implication was clear – she hadn’t known Nan Sheng was there; Nan Sheng’s injuries were nothing but an accident.

Nan Sheng was so angry she was at a loss for words.

That damned woman Shen Qinghe had obviously hurt her on purpose but was pretending it was an accident, leaving her no choice but to suffer the blow.

Then, Shen Zhiyao joined in with a laugh: "Qinghe, now there are so many sword cultivators who wish they could spar with you and can’t find the opportunity, yet Nan Sheng has had the good fortune to receive a move from you. It truly is her honor!"

The Shen sisters laughed in unison, casting mocking glances at Nan Sheng.

Nan Sheng’s face turned a mottled mix of anger and humiliation under the mockery of the Shen sisters.

One was supposed to die an early death, the other was a vile supporting character, yet she was the Fated Female Protagonist of the story; how dare they treat her with such disrespect: "You, you are insolent! I’m the Demon Realm Princess, how dare you show such irreverence to this princess?!"

Shen Qinghe feigned shock: "Someone like you is a princess? Don’t tell me there’s been some mistake, and it all turns out to be a huge misunderstanding in the end."

"Never mind whether she is a princess or not; this is the Sky Pole Sect, where you are now the pride of the sect in the eyes of the sect leader. What is a princess compared to you? Continue with your cultivation; there’s no need to pay attention to those who are insignificant." Saying this, Shen Zhiyao stepped forward to push Nan Sheng out of the Simple Residence Courtyard and forcefully shut the door behind her.

Shen Qinghe thought there was logic to that and decided not to waste her precious cultivation time on someone like Nan Sheng.

Seeing that Nan Sheng was still trying to barge in, she casually cast a Barrier.

Nan Sheng had not expected to be blocked from entering the Simple Residence Courtyard, and what was most infuriating was that she couldn’t break through the Barrier.

In fact, during the months she had been away from the Sky Pole Sect, with the help of the Demon Queen, her Cultivation Base had improved dramatically, even eliminating all the Demonic Energy within her.

Now a Golden Core Full Completion Stage Cultivator, she was still not progressing as quickly as Shen Qinghe.

She had heard that Shen Qinghe’s Cultivation Base had advanced to become a Nascent Soul Completion Stage Cultivator, and although she thought the rumors were exaggerated, now she had to admit something: Shen Qinghe was luckier and had better opportunities than her.

From her initial full confidence to the current uncertainty, Nan Sheng suddenly felt a bit lost.

That’s right, the reason for Shen Qinghe’s rapid progress must be because of Dongfang Wuya’s assistance. Dongfang Wuya was supposed to be her Daoist companion, so why should Shen Qinghe steal him away?

If she could marry Dongfang Wuya, then Shen Qinghe would lose her support, and at that time, she could catch up with Shen Qinghe.

With these thoughts, she went to see Zuo An again.

When Zuo An saw Nan Sheng return, he was also at his wit’s end.

Times had changed, unlike before when every outstanding male cultivator from the Sky Pole Sect was enchanted by Nan Sheng, now they all avoided her like the plague.

It wasn’t that he favored the young talents of the Sky Pole Sect, but Nan Sheng as a female cultivator was truly too insidious—what normal man could withstand her?

Nan Sheng had expressed her desire to form an alliance marriage with a disciple from the Sky Pole Sect, and he feared that the disciples of his Sky Pole Sect would be harmed by her.

However, it was the Demon Realm that had initiated the proposal of an alliance marriage, and although the Sky Pole Sect was the leading Immortal Sect of the South Desolate Continent, they couldn’t outright reject the Demon Realm.

After Nan Sheng took her seat, she clarified her intentions, "Since Brother Xiao is not interested in an alliance with the Demon Realm, it would be wrong for me to insist. I will have to choose another partner for the alliance."

Zuo An felt somewhat uncomfortable hearing Nan Sheng address herself as "this princess."

Just months ago, Nan Sheng would respectfully address him as the Sect Leader when she saw him; now, she was assuming the airs of the Demon Realm Princess before him?

"From what you’re saying, you’ve already got someone in mind?" Zuo An discerned the deeper meaning in Nan Sheng’s words.

Nan Sheng was waiting for this very question and replied, "Since it is to be an alliance between the Demon Realm and the number one Immortal Sect of the South Desolate Continent, I believe it should be a union of the powerful. As the Princess of the Demon Realm, I am worthy of the Sky Pole Sect’s finest man..."

Zuo An grew impatient upon hearing this and asked directly, "Who have you taken a liking to?"

The finest man of the Sky Pole Sect was none other than Wuya. Surely Nan Sheng hadn’t set her sights on Wuya, expecting him to marry her?

"Mr. Wuya!" Nan Sheng did not beat around the bush and replied bluntly.

Zuo An couldn’t help but chuckle upon hearing this.

Nan Sheng, puzzled by Zuo An’s chuckle, asked, "What does that mean, Sect Leader?"

The smile on Zuo An’s face deepened, "I am laughing at your good taste, but that’s all it is—good taste."

Nan Sheng fancied Wuya without considering if she was a suitable match for him!

In the past, he had held some appreciation for Nan Sheng’s talents, but now he realized that the Shen sisters’ disdain for her was not without reason. Nan Sheng was truly detestable.

Fully aware that Wuya’s marriage to Qinghe was imminent, she still insisted on having Wuya. Even if Wuya were to listen to him, which he wouldn’t, he would not possibly hand Wuya over to Nan Sheng.

"What do you mean by that, Sect Leader?" Asked Nan Sheng, unwilling to accept defeat.

Zuo An put it bluntly, "Your judgment is sound in choosing Wuya, but I must be brutally honest, Wuya doesn’t look up to you."

Nan Sheng’s complexion drastically changed, and she stood up angrily, "Are you trying to humiliate me, Sect Leader?!"

"I am only speaking the truth. If you feel humiliated, it only means you don’t recognize your own status. Do you think someone like Wuya would look up to you? Don’t be ridiculous," Zuo An had no desire to waste more words with Nan Sheng. "Wuya will soon be married to Qinghe, and I would welcome you to stay for their wedding feast, but let’s put an end to this talk of an alliance with the Demon Realm. You should seek out other Immortal Sects if you wish to find your ideal gentleman."

After finishing, he asked his disciples to see the guest out.

Nan Sheng had not expected Zuo An to refuse an alliance with the Demon Realm, which was beyond her expectations.

Zuo An had always been known for his smooth handling of matters, never having been so discourteous to her before, but now, he had turned hostile and dismissed her just because she had mentioned marrying Mr. Wuya.

Was Dongfang Wuya Zuo An’s son, for him to be so protective?