Was it you that night?-Chapter 31 - Captivate Him
Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Captivate Him
Chapter 31 -31: Captivate Him
Yan Changsheng replied softly, “The one I love is you, so of course it’s only you whom I feel sorry for.”
Nan Sheng was very satisfied with Yan Changsheng’s answer, delivered her fragrant lips, and soon they were deeply intertwined, kissing as if enchanted…
In the Simple Residence Courtyard, Shen Qinghe, having won against Nan Sheng, happily made a table full of delicacies to celebrate.
Xiao Chen arrived at this time.
He took his seat next to the dining table as if it was his own territory.
Shen Zhiyao grew wary, “What brings Big Senior Brother to the Simple Residence Courtyard?”
She remembered that Xiao Chen once harbored killing intent towards Qinghe. It was said that Xiao Chen and Nan Sheng had a complex and ambiguous relationship. Today, having Nan Sheng wounded by Qinghe, could it be that Xiao Chen came here intending to take revenge for Nan Sheng?
“Qinghe is in high spirits today, I especially came to congratulate her.” Xiao Chen said, and started eating on his own. After tasting a bite, he found the flavor quite good, “Did Qinghe cook this dish?”
“Qinghe’s cooking skills are good, aren’t they? Not everyone has the chance to taste the dishes made by Qinghe.” Shen Zhiyao replied with pride.
Xiao Chen cast a deep glance at the quiet girl opposite him, his gaze falling on her slender, jade-like neck, his eyes darkening slightly, “Very delicious.”
If only he knew if her taste would be just as delicious.
When Shen Qinghe raised her head, she met Xiao Chen’s dark, heavy gaze. She felt a chill at the back of her neck and instinctively avoided his gloomy look.
Shen Zhiyao, always rather insensitive, did not notice the odd atmosphere.
Shen Qinghe, however, felt uncomfortable under Xiao Chen’s stare. Ever since that time he had tried to strangle her, she became apprehensive whenever she saw Xiao Chen.
In the book, Xiao Chen was a man of two faces: at first, a gentle and modest gentleman admired by everyone, the Big Senior Brother that everyone liked. Later, corrupted by Nan Sheng, committing murders for gain became common for him.
Eventually, Xiao Chen went completely mad, became the Demon Emperor, and his actions grew even more ruthless. However, he was utterly devoted to Nan Sheng, imprisoning and torturing her in his attempt to possess her—he thoroughly turned into a madman who acted against all common decency.
Thinking about dining with such a man, destined to turn evil, made her skin crawl, and she was restless.
After the midday meal, she discreetly hinted for him to leave, “Does Big Senior Brother have any other business?”
If not, please leave as soon as possible.
Xiao Chen naturally grasped the underlying meaning in Shen Qinghe’s words, but acted as if he didn’t know, “Having watched you and Shengsheng’s battle today, you indeed lack actual combat experience. Fortunately, you faced Shengsheng, who is not proficient in swordsmanship. If you were up against a cultivator with superior sword skills, you likely wouldn’t have had an advantage.”
Shen Qinghe thought to herself that she had only reached Foundation Establishment, and winning against Nan Sheng today was already difficult enough. She knew well that her swordsmanship was not exquisite—did he really need to remind her?
“What does Big Senior Brother mean to say?” Shen Zhiyao felt that Xiao Chen had more to say.
“With Master still in a deep sleep, as Master’s Eldest Disciple, it is my duty to teach you cultivation!” Xiao Chen revealed his intention.
Both Shen Zhiyao and Shen Qinghe were taken aback.
“Is Big Senior Brother serious?!” Shen Zhiyao could barely conceal her excitement.
Previously, Xiao Chen was unwilling to instruct Qinghe in cultivation, so why did he suddenly change his mind?
“Of course!” Xiao Chen’s gaze fixed on Shen Qinghe’s face.
Shen Qinghe avoided Xiao Chen’s gaze, feeling a secret alarm. She remembered the plot in the book was not like this. To compete for Nan Sheng’s attention with Yan Changsheng, the one who took the initiative to teach sword skills was Nan Sheng.
Originally, Yan Changsheng also wanted to teach Nan Sheng, but because she was the closed-door disciple of Sword Master Tian Yan, he held back, and Xiao Chen took the opportunity.
Now, Xiao Chen suddenly said he would teach her swordsmanship; this was not right, very wrong indeed!
“What’s the matter, Junior Sister? Don’t you want to learn swordsmanship from me?” Xiao Chen said teasingly.
Shen Zhiyao was afraid that Shen Qinghe might do something foolish, so she hurriedly replied, “How could that be? It is Shen Qinghe’s honor to be taught sword techniques by Big Senior Brother. Isn’t that right, Qinghe?”
In her heart, Shen Qinghe felt very conflicted. On one hand, she felt the plot was not going in the right direction, as it should be Nan Sheng whom Xiao Chen taught Swordsmanship to, and since he was the ruthless male lead, the male lead belonged to the female lead, and she should not have too much interaction with him.
On the other hand, if Xiao Chen was truly willing to teach her, she would certainly benefit, which would be good for her cultivation.
“Qinghe?” Seeing Shen Qinghe unresponsive at a critical moment, Shen Zhiyao pinched her sharply.
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Only then did Shen Qinghe snap out of it, making a decision, “Then it would be trouble for Big Senior Brother!”
“Let’s go!” Xiao Chen took the lead out of the Simple Residence Courtyard.
Puzzled, Shen Qinghe asked, “Where is Big Senior Brother going?”
“You’ll come with me to Spring Breeze Pavilion,” Xiao Chen replied indifferently.
Shen Qinghe wondered why they couldn’t practice swordsmanship at the Simple Residence Courtyard, and had to go to Spring Breeze Pavilion instead.
Although she had her doubts, she still obediently followed Xiao Chen to the Spring Breeze Pavilion.
Upon reaching Spring Breeze Pavilion, Xiao Chen asked Shen Qinghe to perform the sword techniques first. Without any suspicion, Shen Qinghe began to practice with proper form.
But just when she was practicing the Third Move, Xiao Chen came up behind her and held her hand, “The angle of your sword strike is not correct, it should be tilted more to the right…”
Even though Shen Qinghe was engaged to Yan Changsheng, he had never even held her hand.
To have Xiao Chen hold her hand, and even wrap his arm around her waist, made her entire body break out in goosebumps.
“Alright, I’ll try again,” Shen Qinghe acted as if nothing had happened, stepping out of Xiao Chen’s embrace.
Xiao Chen twirled his fingertips, seemingly still retaining the slippery touch of the girl’s skin, which was even more soul-stirring than he had imagined.
However, he noticed that Shen Qinghe was very sensitive, and her wariness was strong. If he acted too overtly, he might scare her away. He should not be too hasty; he could plan gradually, as he had already tricked her into his presence, and obtaining her body was merely a matter of time.
Shen Qinghe naturally had no idea that Xiao Chen was coveting her body, but she felt his gaze upon her too intense, making her uneasy.
She had been learning swordsmanship with Elder Shen since childhood, and all the sword moves were etched in her memory. What she lacked was combat experience.
Xiao Chen, of course, could see through Shen Qinghe’s weaknesses and realized he did not actually have much to teach her. Master’s sword techniques had already been fully imparted to Qinghe; her execution of the sword moves was skilled, she simply lacked combat experience, and due to insufficient cultivation base, she was easily suppressed in combat.
But he could not tell the truth, after all, he had specially deceived her to come to him.
Watching Shen Qinghe practice the sword moves over and over again, neither cutting corners nor shirking her duties, but practicing earnestly, Xiao Chen felt his heart grow warm and the beast trapped inside him began to stir restlessly.
It was the first time he had realized that watching someone practice the sword seriously could be so enchanting.
Nan Sheng only learned that Xiao Chen was teaching Shen Qinghe swordsmanship in the evening. More than once, she had asked Yan Changsheng to teach her Shen Zhuo’s sword techniques, but Yan Changsheng had insisted that since she had taken Sword Master Tian Yan as her master, it would be against the sect’s rules to learn Shen Zhuo’s swordsmanship.
Yan Changsheng was accommodating in everything else, except this matter, he had principles.
Now upon hearing that Xiao Chen was teaching Shen Qinghe swordsmanship, how could she remain indifferent?
In the evening, Nan Sheng went to the Spring Breeze Pavilion, bringing with her a pot of hundred-year-old fine wine.
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This story will see the male lead becoming more villainous later on; anyway, he will torment Qinghe in the future, but in the end, he will fall in love with her. It’s a Mary Sue story.
