Was it you that night?
Chapter 241 - 239: Cold War: Lovers Turn into Enemies

Chapter 241: Chapter 239: Cold War: Lovers Turn into Enemies

Shen Qinghe’s words had barely faded when Lord Meng Yun suddenly emerged from nowhere, enthusiastically promising, "Taking care of Zhiyao is no problem, I’m quite idle, and returning to the sect a decade or two later won’t be an issue either!"

The Shen sisters exclaimed in unison, "Really?"

Lord Meng Yun’s gaze lingered momentarily on Shen Zhiyao’s radiant smile, "Truly!"

"With you looking after elder sister, I can rest easy. Lord Meng Yun, beware of Elder Wu; it seems he harbors deep animosity towards elder sister," Shen Qinghe specially reminded.

Lord Meng Yun had previous encounters with Wu Ke and knew of his fondness for beauty. However, he did not understand why Wu Ke would bear animosity toward Shen Zhiyao.

"Since you’ve entrusted Zhiyao to my care, I’ll certainly spare no effort, staying by her side at all times. You just be at ease," Lord Meng Yun readily agreed.

Laughter and talk filled the Simple Residence Courtyard, while the atmosphere inside Bixiao Tower was oppressively heavy.

Xiao Bai dared not approach Dongfang Wuya, instead serving him from a distance.

After what seemed like an eternity, Dongfang Wuya finally voiced his confusion, "Xiao Bai, does she truly harbor not even a trace of romantic affection for me?"

He had clearly seen her bashful demeanor when she was in his arms; he did not believe she felt no romantic sentiment towards him.

When he initially spoke of marriage, she readily agreed.

"Master and Fairy Qinghe started off hastily, in the beginning, Fairy Qinghe respected master as an elder..."

"You can shut up now!" Dongfang Wuya, impatient to hear more from Xiao Bai, threw him out of Bixiao Tower.

Regardless of whether Shen Qinghe had any romantic feelings for him, having provoked him, she couldn’t expect to get off scot-free; he was not a man she could casually play with and then discard.

From that day on, the entire Sky Pole Sect was closely watching the relationship status between Dongfang Wuya and Shen Qinghe.

It was evident, however, that the two were in a cold war.

Everyone wanted to know whether the two would reconcile, especially since Dongfang Wuya, a man of such pride, had once stubbornly lingered in the Simple Residence Courtyard, refusing to leave. This indicated that for Shen Qinghe, Dongfang Wuya could let go of his pride.

Only after Xiao Chen’s interference did Dongfang Wuya never again visit the Simple Residence Courtyard.

Two lovers turned into resentful partners

On behalf of everyone, Shu Xiu went more than once to inquire about news from Shen Zhiyao, and each time, Zhiyao replied that Shen Qinghe and Dongfang Wuya had not been in contact for some days.

Shu Xiu was deeply disappointed upon hearing this, as she shipped the pair of Shen Qinghe and Dongfang Wuya, naturally hoping for a positive outcome for the two.

"Could it be that they’ve just separated like this? Hasn’t Qinghe ever thought about seeking out Mr. Wuya? With how Mr. Wuya doted on her, just a few kind words from her would surely make Mr. Wuya lower his noble head," Shu Xiu said expectantly, looking at Shen Zhiyao.

But Shen Zhiyao shook her head, "Qinghe wants to focus on her cultivation. I suspect she’s been through some ordeal—she always says her cultivation base is too low and needs to concentrate on improving it. She also mentioned that Mr. Wuya once scorned her for her low cultivation base."

"She reached the Emergence Stage in just a few years, and that’s still considered low?" Shu Xiu felt incredulous.

"I think so too. But the thoughts of a genius are different from us ordinary folks. Now I just hope that she will gain something in the Black River Secret Realm and attain an immortal fate," Shen Zhiyao said with a hopeful glint in her eyes.

"Actually, if Qinghe feels her cultivation base is too low, she could simply engage in Dual Cultivation with Mr. Wuya," Shu Xiu suggested to Shen Zhiyao with a suggestive smile.

Who doesn’t know that Dongfang Wuya’s flesh is a great tonic? So many female cultivators want to obtain Wuya’s Flesh, yet it was Qinghe who obtained it.

"I said the same to Qinghe, but she told me it wasn’t good to think like that, like using Mr. Wuya. She also said that if she were to engage in dual cultivation with Mr. Wuya again, it would be even harder to explain." After a pause, Shen Zhiyao suddenly said, "Since Qinghe is working so hard, I need to work hard too. Otherwise, once Qinghe becomes immortal, there will be no one to protect me."

Shu Xiu was at a loss for words for a moment.

After this, the members of Sky Pole Sect no longer saw images of Shen Qinghe together with Dongfang Wuya, until the day the Black River Secret Realm was about to open.

Early in the morning, Shen Qinghe had already instructed Shen Zhiyao about many things, and had told Meng Yun to stick closely by Shen Zhiyao’s side.

Seeing how Shen Qinghe cared for her, Shen Zhiyao found it funny: "You are clearly my younger sister, but you talk like you’re my mother. Go with ease to your trials. With Meng Yun here, I’ll be fine."

"Still, since I won’t be by elder sister’s side, elder sister must be careful about everything," said Shen Qinghe as she handed the Red Lotus Shield Armor to Shen Zhiyao.

Seeing this, Shen Zhiyao hurriedly shook her head. "How can I take your magical treasure when you’re going to participate in trials?"

"I have the White Rope, don’t I? Don’t worry, with it, I will be well protected," Shen Qinghe said as she forcibly stuffed the Red Lotus Shield Armor into Shen Zhiyao’s hands.

As her cultivation base entered the Out-of-body Stage, her life-bound magic treasure had already connected with her soul, becoming increasingly pure.

It was just that at Sky Pole Sect, no one could spar with her. This trip to the Black River Secret Realm was bound to be fraught with danger; there definitely would be opportunities for the White Rope to be utilized.

Only then did Shen Zhiyao accept the Red Lotus Shield Armor, seriously saying, "Qinghe, the Black River Secret Realm must be extremely dangerous. Above all else, prioritize your safety."

Shen Qinghe replied with a smile before heading to the teleportation platform.

Xiao Chen and the long unseen Yan Changsheng also boarded the platform. She looked towards Bixiao Tower, hoping to catch a glimpse of Dongfang Wuya.

It was he himself who complained about her low cultivation base, and he who repeatedly admonished her to cultivate diligently. So how was it that now when she was about to participate in such an important secret realm trial, he wouldn’t even show his face?

"Qinghe, it’s time to depart!" Xiao Chen, seeing Shen Qinghe looking around, knew she was waiting for Dongfang Wuya.

Shen Qinghe took one last look in the direction of Bixiao Tower and then boarded the teleportation platform.

The trip to the Black River Secret Realm was long, hence the use of a teleportation platform. Each use of the teleportation platform required a considerable amount of top-grade spirit stones, and Zuo An, who adhered to a thrifty household management philosophy, rarely used the platform. It was only for major events like the Black River Secret Realm that he was willing to spend the spirit stones.

According to Shen Zhiyao, Zuo An, as a sect master, was too petty.

As Shen Qinghe stepped onto the teleportation platform, she still did not see Dongfang Wuya. It seemed he was still holding a grudge against her.

Soon they arrived at the Black River Secret Realm.

The Black River Secret Realm was located at the junction of the South Desolate Continent and the Northern Wasteland Continent. By the time Shen Qinghe and her group arrived, other disciples from different immortal sects participating in the trials had also arrived one after another.

When Shen Qinghe, along with Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen, appeared, they attracted everyone’s attention.

Everyone knew that a genius female cultivator had emerged from Sky Pole Sect, who had leapt from the body of a mortal to an Out-of-body Stage Cultivator in just three or four short years.

What was most unbelievable was that she had even drawn the attention of Dongfang Wuya, the aloof flower of the cultivation world. It was said that after obtaining Mr. Wuya, she had dumped him.

This news had spread throughout The Four Seas and Eight Wilds, so much so that everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of Fairy Qinghe’s grace.