Was it you that night?
Chapter 233 - 231: After the Change of Heart, Wuya Sees Qinghe’s Reaction

Chapter 233: Chapter 231: After the Change of Heart, Wuya Sees Qinghe’s Reaction

Shu Xiu was also full of curiosity, scratching her heart and liver with anxiety, but seeing Shen Qinghe focused on cultivating, she couldn’t bear to disturb her.

"What on earth is going on?" she pulled Shen Zhiyao aside to inquire.

Shen Zhiyao felt there was no need to hide anything, so she skipped over the part about Yan Changsheng trapping Dongfang Wuya and straightforwardly said, "Qinghe said she only wants to concentrate on cultivation for now, and to call off her marriage with Mr. Wuya."

Upon hearing this, Shu Xiu became anxious, "Are you serious? Is it Qinghe who doesn’t want to enter into the marriage pact, or did Mr. Wuya back out?"

"It’s Qinghe’s wish. I think Qinghe is indeed still young, there’s no hurry to settle down. Her life is just beginning, why should she be bound by marriage so soon?" Shen Zhiyao was also quite emotional.

"But where could you find another man like Mr. Wuya? If Qinghe doesn’t seize the opportunity, I’m afraid Mr. Wuya will be snatched away by other female cultivators. You have no idea how many admirers Mr. Wuya has. Since Qinghe got with Mr. Wuya, there have been quite a few female cultivators eager to try..."

Shu Xiu hadn’t finished speaking when Shen Zhiyao laughed, "Our Shen Qinghe is also very popular. Qinghe once said, a man who can be stolen away isn’t worth lamenting over, just like Yan Changsheng. I think Qinghe is doing the right thing focusing on her cultivation. If she and Mr. Wuya are fated, they can always continue their relationship in the future."

Shu Xiu also thought this made sense and stopped worrying about it.

When others saw Shu Xiu come out, they swarmed around her, and she answered them truthfully.

An Lu was among them, and after hearing this, she was skeptical, "These Shen sisters love to save face. Could it be that Mr. Wuya dumped her, and to regain some dignity, they’re pretending it’s Qinghe who doesn’t want Mr. Wuya?"

Shu Xiu replied with a smile that was not quite a smile, "If you’re so curious, why don’t you go ask Mr. Wuya yourself?"

An Lu belatedly caught on.

If Shen Qinghe and Mr. Wuya’s marriage is called off, wouldn’t she have a chance to step in?

If she could get with Mr. Wuya and Dual Cultivate with him, wouldn’t her cultivation base improve by leaps and bounds just like Shen Qinghe’s?

Thinking this, she wasted no more time and headed for Bixiao Tower.

Dongfang Wuya stood by the window, filling the air with a melancholic longing. Yan Changsheng’s meddling had caused his Daoist companion to slip away, and he couldn’t understand why he was abandoned by the heartless woman, Shen Qinghe.

Xiao Bai comforted his master with a few words, but seeing that his master was unmoved, just then a female disciple arrived at the door, and it happened to be one of his admirers, An Lu.

"Hearing that Mr. Wuya enjoys good tea, disciple An Lu has specially brought a jar of Daughter’s Red. May I have the honor of sharing a cup with Mr. Wuya?"

"Bad luck!" Dongfang Wuya looked at Xiao Bai, "Throw her far away."

Xiao Bai obeyed and left.

Upon seeing Xiao Bai, An Lu’s face filled with smiles, "May I enter Bixiao Tower?"

Xiao Bai, not in the mood for nonsense, took action directly. An Lu couldn’t dodge Xiao Bai’s attack and cried out in a loud voice, "Since Mr. Wuya doesn’t want Shen Qinghe anymore, why can’t you give me a chance to serve Mr. Wuya?"

Xiao Bai’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he kicked An Lu, sending her flying.

When he returned to Bixiao Tower and saw his master’s gloomy face, he knew the master had heard An Lu’s words.

"Go check out what’s going on? What do you mean I don’t want Qinghe?" Dongfang Wuya ordered Xiao Bai.

It was clearly that woman who didn’t want to marry him; he was the pitiable one, the victim. So how had he become the perpetrator?

Xiao Bai was quick to carry out tasks, and soon returned to Dongfang Wuya to report, "It’s An Lu and other female cultivators who admire the master spreading rumors, claiming the master fled on the wedding day and even saying the master abandoned Fairy Qinghe!"

Dongfang Wuya was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Go announce that I will be teaching at Juxiu Hall tomorrow! Also, make sure to bring Qinghe along as well."

"Okay!" Xiao Bai readily agreed, knowing that his master was setting something in motion.

Soon, everyone in the Sky Pole Sect received news that Dongfang Wuya would be teaching at Juxiu Hall—an appearance after vanishing for over a month, stirring great excitement among all.

A significant number of people were curious to see Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe together again after rumors of their "romantic troubles" had spread, and it must be said that quite a few within the Sky Pole Sect were fans of this pairing.

Knowing that there had been changes with their marriage plans, these people all felt it was a pity.

Shen Qinghe also received news that Dongfang Wuya would be teaching at Juxiu Hall. When Shen Zhiyao asked her if she wanted to go, she shook her head immediately, "I’d rather not."

Their marriage had not been finalized, and if she went, she would become the center of attention, which was not in line with Dongfang Wuya’s original intent to teach.

"But I have a feeling that Mr. Wuya decided to teach at Juxiu Hall for your sake. If you don’t go, wouldn’t he be very disappointed?" Shen Zhiyao shared her speculation.

Dongfang Wuya was usually so low-key, but all his grand gestures were because of Qinghe; she thought this time would be no exception.

Shen Qinghe was stunned for a moment, then hesitantly said, "Isn’t he deliberately avoiding me? Perhaps elder sister, you’re overthinking it."

Shen Zhiyao looked deeply at her sister, convinced that the girl was feigning ignorance on purpose.

Just wait and see, Dongfang Wuya definitely decided to teach for Qinghe’s sake.

As predicted, Shen Zhiyao was right.

Seeing Xiao Bai arrive at the Simple Residence Courtyard, she watched her sister leisurely, curious about how the girl would handle the situation.

"I’m here to invite Fairy Qinghe to Juxiu Hall," Xiao Bai stated his purpose directly.

Suppressing a smile, Shen Zhiyao winked at Shen Qinghe, who pretended not to notice her elder sister’s teasing expression.

"I don’t really want to go," Shen Qinghe replied to Xiao Bai without showing any displeasure.

Xiao Bai became anxious upon hearing this, "That won’t do! It’s rare for the master to initiate a teaching session. If Fairy Qinghe doesn’t go, how disappointed would he be? Even if you can’t become husband and wife, it doesn’t mean you should sever all ties, right?"

Shen Zhiyao nodded in agreement from the sidelines, thinking it made sense.

Hearing Xiao Bai speak like this, Shen Qinghe found it hard to refuse any further.

By the time she arrived at Juxiu Hall, the place was already overflowing with people. More astonishingly, with Juxiu Hall packed to capacity, those who couldn’t squeeze in gathered outside. Upon seeing her, everyone’s gaze turned suggestive, and they unanimously made way for her.

With Xiao Bai accompanying her, the looks she received from the crowd grew even more meaningful.

Nan Sheng had originally come to revel in Shen Qinghe’s misfortune, but upon seeing Xiao Bai escorting Shen Qinghe, her expression soured.

She had believed the rumors that Shen Qinghe was abandoned by Dongfang Wuya, but Xiao Bai’s respectful demeanor towards Shen Qinghe made her suspect that the truth might be different.

Not only the cultivators outside made way for Shen Qinghe, but those inside Juxiu Hall also spontaneously parted to create a path for her.

Dongfang Wuya, who had been lounging lazily on the Lotus Seat, instantly straightened up at the sight of Shen Qinghe.

This detail amused many onlookers.

Those who had been shipping the couple, thinking their relationship was over, felt renewed hope after seeing this gesture.