Was it you that night?
Chapter 242 - 240: The Beast Egg Transforms, Where Immortal Fate Lies

Chapter 242: Chapter 240: The Beast Egg Transforms, Where Immortal Fate Lies

As soon as everyone saw Shen Qinghe, they knew the rumors were not false; Shen Qinghe was indeed very beautiful.

She was dressed in the simplest white disciple’s clothing, her hair done up in the standard Female Crown Hairstyle. Apart from a White Rope wrapped around her wrist, she wore no other adornments. Yet, the birthmark between her brows, searing like fire with occasional frost and snow fluttering down from it, was strangely dynamic.

Her aura was pure, her gaze clear, untouched by even a speck of dust, as if a heavenly maiden had descended from the Ninth Heaven to the mortal realm.

The number of female cultivators who had come to the Black River Secret Realm today was already small, and a beauty like Shen Qinghe was truly one of a kind. For a moment, everyone was spellbound.

Xiao Chen disliked the infatuated looks that the male cultivators were giving Shen Qinghe. He could now understand why, during the last competition, Dongfang Wuya insisted that Qinghe wore a veil hat—it truly could block some of the indecent gazes from men.

While everyone was staring intently at Shen Qinghe, another female cultivator appeared amidst the throng of servants.

Clad in red garments with a waist too slim to grasp, her beauty was as exquisite as flowers under the moonlight; it was Nan Sheng.

The moment everyone saw Nan Sheng, the scene became lively again, for Nan Sheng too was a legendary figure.

Once a genius female cultivator of Sky Pole Sect, later expelled from her sect, the next moment she became the princess of the Demon Realm. Now, seeing Nan Sheng’s face, it was clear why she had once enchanted all the male cultivators of Sky Pole Sect with such ease.

Perhaps because they had seen Shen Qinghe first, her beauty had dazzled them, and when they saw Nan Sheng after, they felt she was indeed beautiful, but she lacked Shen Qinghe’s breathtaking allure.

In summary, Nan Sheng fell short of Shen Qinghe in both appearance and aura, thus she was somewhat inferior.

When Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng saw Nan Sheng appear, both had rather peculiar expressions.

They now both greatly disliked Nan Sheng, especially since they were upset with how Nan Sheng had once hurt Shen Qinghe, which caused them to feel a nauseating physical revulsion whenever they saw Nan Sheng’s face.

Nan Sheng, as if oblivious to everyone’s strange gazes, walked straight to Shen Qinghe and said, "Qinghe, it’s fate that we meet again. Take good care of me once we enter the secret realm."

"Disgusting!" Shen Qinghe did not mince her words and walked away.

Everyone exchanged glances upon witnessing this, indeed, the truth was more fascinating than the rumors.

Nan Sheng, after being rebuffed by Shen Qinghe, showed tears welling up in her eyes, and then turned to look at Xiao Chen, "Brother Xiao..."

Before she could finish, Xiao Chen had already walked over to Shen Qinghe’s side.

Yan Changsheng also silently followed behind Shen Qinghe, with nobody giving Nan Sheng any attention.

This scene finally convinced the crowd of one thing: the despicable acts alleged of Nan Sheng in the legends must be true, otherwise why would everyone avoid her like a snake or scorpion?

No matter how one looked at it, Nan Sheng was now a princess of the Demon Realm, yet the three from Sky Pole Sect who participated in the Trials treated her as if she were a fearsome flood or beast, which showed how undesirable Nan Sheng was.

For a while, everyone conveniently kept their distance from Nan Sheng.

After all, she was cunning; once the secret realm opened, being targeted by Nan Sheng might lead to an unknown death.

Nan Sheng, seeing everyone’s evasive actions, was so angry that she was practically steaming, yet she couldn’t show it.

She could only hold back her frustration, thinking that she would shine brightly in the secret realm. If she were to find an immortal fate, wouldn’t she be able to slap Shen Qinghe in the face?

She looked at Shen Qinghe, only to see Yan Changsheng and Xiao Chen standing on her left and right, like her flower guardians.

Feeling Nan Sheng’s gaze, Shen Qinghe turned to look back, meeting Nan Sheng’s icy eyes.

"We’ll be entering the secret realm soon, and there are many dangers. Qinghe, stay close to me," Xiao Chen said, concerned.

Shen Qinghe had no intention of staying close to Xiao Chen and replied insincerely, "Okay."

Yan Changsheng, upon hearing her, looked at her profile, yet didn’t know what to say.

He wasn’t skilled with words and unlike Xiao Chen, he wasn’t good at making women happy. Plus, since Qinghe didn’t like him, all he could do was to silently stay by her side.

Soon, the secret realm opened, and Shen Qinghe, along with everyone else, stepped into it.

She had just entered the secret realm when she felt that something was off; it seemed like someone was watching her from behind. Turning her head, she saw Nan Sheng not far behind her, but he wasn’t looking at her.

"What’s wrong?" Xiao Chen asked, seeing her distracted.

Shen Qinghe shook her head and continued walking forward with the crowd.

But at that very moment, there was a commotion in her Qiankun Bag, and an egg ran out by itself—wasn’t it the very Beast Egg that Dongfang Wuya had given her?

After the Beast Egg rolled out of the Qiankun Bag, it happily rolled forward, prompting Shen Qinghe, fearing that she might lose it, to chase after it with Sword Control.

The speed of the Beast Egg kept increasing, and so did her speed with Sword Control.

"Qinghe..."

The voices of Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng grew distant, but Shen Qinghe couldn’t afford to be distracted.

Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng could only watch helplessly as Shen Qinghe’s figure disappeared from sight. By the time they chased after her, there was no trace of Shen Qinghe to be found.

Their expressions were grim, and just then, Nan Sheng’s voice sounded from behind them, "Why didn’t Qinghe wait for us?"

She had intended to follow behind Shen Qinghe, but Shen Qinghe’s speed was so fast, and even with the Thousand Shadows Divine Sword, she couldn’t catch up—a surprise to her.

Right after she spoke, Xiao Chen and Yan Changsheng sped up simultaneously and disappeared before her in an instant.

This scene made her grind her teeth with hatred, yet she was powerless to do anything about it.

Meanwhile, Shen Qinghe pursued the Beast Egg, flying over desolate plains and mountains. After some time, the flight speed of the Egg slowed down, and it approached a majestic, mist-shrouded waterfall. Suddenly, it burst open.

What entered Shen Qinghe’s view was a snow-white deer. It’s fur was like clouds, its antlers shaped like plum blossoms, and its eyes a beautiful green.

As it opened its mouth, the water from the waterfall flowed into its belly, and even the waters of the deep pool in front of the waterfall were continuously sucked into it.

Shen Qinghe was still not quite over her astonishment at the scene.

The Beast Egg, ever since the day Dongfang Wuya gave it to her, had been unnoticeable; always quietly staying in her Qiankun Bag, she almost never remembered it.

She didn’t expect that today, upon entering the Black River Secret Realm, it would transform.

As she was still in shock, the White Deer went to the bottom of the pool it had drained and, with a swipe of its paw, the stone wall, once hidden by the waterfall, suddenly swung open to reveal a spacious stone chamber.

Shen Qinghe’s heartbeat quickened as she looked towards the White Deer.

The White Deer led the way, entering the stone chamber first.

That was when Shen Qinghe suddenly remembered an old saying— "Immortal Deer are sentient."

Was the White Deer before her the legendary Immortal Deer? And could where it leads be the place of immortal fate?

Considering this possibility, her heart pounded fiercely, and she quickly followed the White Deer into the stone chamber.

Inside the chamber, it wasn’t as shiny and precious as she had imagined; it even looked somewhat dilapidated. The chamber wasn’t large, and it seemed there weren’t any valuable treasures.