Chapter 16: Women Are Truly Hard to Understand
As Frost Moon Sword Immortal’s ethereal voice faded, a group of fairies slowly descended from the nearby forest.
They were clearly female disciples of the Mist Spirit Sect who had come to participate in the Fairy Conference. Each of them wore the sect’s robes and followed behind Shen Shuanglian in an orderly manner.
Leading the group was their Senior Sister, Shen Shuanglian, dressed in a light blue, form-fitting outfit. Her entire attire was elegant and understated, reminiscent of the pale moonlight.
She walked towards them gracefully, and the Heavenly Net Sect disciples instinctively parted, making way for her. No one dared to obstruct her path.
“What happened here? Why is it so noisy?” she asked softly.
The moment Luo Qiaoqiao saw Shen Shuanglian, a hint of displeasure flickered in her eyes.
The next moment, she swished her dress, stepped in front of Chen Yin, shielding him behind her, and said in a slightly mocking tone:
“Well, well, if it isn’t the breathtakingly beautiful Frost Moon Sword Immortal, Fairy Shen.”
“What’s this? Has the Mist Spirit Sect extended its reach to interfere in the affairs of the Heavenly Net Sect?”
Luo Qiaoqiao’s fiery red dress seemed to rival the brilliance of Shen Shuanglian’s presence, her aura matching the latter’s in intensity, if not surpassing it.
Shen Shuanglian seemed accustomed to her sarcastic tone and simply replied calmly:
“We wouldn’t dare. We were merely passing through this area with my Junior Sisters when we noticed the rampant sword energy and commotion. We came to inquire out of concern.”
“If this is an internal matter of the Heavenly Net Sect, we won’t intrude any further and will take our leave.”
Her voice was humble yet firm, as pleasant as a melodious tune. Her brief words left a favorable impression.
Faced with such an impeccable response, even Luo Qiaoqiao, despite wanting to pick a fight, couldn’t help but pout slightly and say indifferently:
“Since you know, then don’t stand here obstructing our view. Leave quickly.”
Shen Shuanglian’s long eyelashes fluttered as she turned to leave, but her gaze inadvertently swept past Luo Qiaoqiao.
Her footsteps stopped abruptly. Her eyes widened slightly.
“Ch-Chen Yin?”
Seeing that he couldn’t hide any longer, Chen Yin could only walk out from behind Luo Qiaoqiao with an awkward smile and wave at her:
“Hey, Senior Sister still remembers me.”
“Why are you here—” Shen Shuanglian’s eyes sparkled with an indescribable emotion, her voice tinged with bewilderment. However, Luo Qiaoqiao cut her off, pulling Chen Yin back behind her:
“I already said, this is an internal matter of the Heavenly Net Sect. He is also a disciple of our sect.”
“If you have nothing better to do, why don’t you focus on your cultivation? You don’t want to be defeated by me and cry at the Fairy Conference, do you?”
Shen Shuanglian ignored Luo Qiaoqiao’s taunts and stared intently at Chen Yin, asking hesitantly:
“Why are you with her?”
“Uh… it’s a long story, haha.”
Chen Yin scratched his head awkwardly, his back already drenched in cold sweat.
He had no idea how his Senior Sister would react to his ambiguous encounter with Luo Qiaoqiao. If his Senior Sister had a bad temper and scolded him for his messy personal life, he would be the one to suffer in the end.
Luo Qiaoqiao frowned slightly, her seductive eyes narrowing:
“I’m telling you again, this is my business. Stay out of it.”
But this time, Shen Shuanglian retorted directly, her expression serious. “I’m talking to him.”
And from beginning to end, her gaze never once fell on Luo Qiaoqiao.
A flicker of anger crossed Luo Qiaoqiao’s eyes.
“Hey, blue stocking, do you want to fight?”
“If you want to fight, then fight.” Shen Shuanglian said impassively.
The next moment, two powerful surges of cultivation erupted, their spiritual energy shaking the entire forest and startling the birds.
Shen Shuanglian and Luo Qiaoqiao, both having stepped into the Boundless Realm at such a young age, their cultivation fluctuations were truly astonishing.
Moreover, their styles were completely different. Silk-Robe Fairy, in her fiery red dress, was like a blooming flower, passionate and intense; while Frost Moon Sword Immortal was as cold as snow, elegant and ethereal like the silver moonlight.
The disciples of the Heavenly Net Sect and the Mist Spirit Sect who accompanied them also drew their weapons, the atmosphere becoming tense.
And at this moment.
At the center of attention, standing between the two women, the catalyst of this conflict, Chen Yin, was trembling with fear and confusion.
…What the hell? What’s going on? What should I do?
Why were these two most renowned fairies in the cultivation world suddenly fighting over him?
He could understand Luo Qiaoqiao’s actions. After all, Chen Yin was like her personal possession now, and her behavior was just like a protective dog guarding its food.
But what had gotten into his Senior Sister?
To be honest, Chen Yin wasn’t very close to his Senior Sister. Apart from their two encounters during which she tried to recruit him to the main sect, they barely had any interaction.
Even in his previous life, when he spent five years at the main sect, he rarely had the opportunity to see her, let alone talk to her.
Now, his Senior Sister’s sudden assertiveness left him baffled.
But he didn’t have time to think too much about it. Two Boundless Realm fairies fighting over him would be explosive news, and Chen Yin didn’t want to become the center of attention.
So, he quickly stepped forward and stood between the two women, forcing a smile as he said:
“Wait, we’re all family, let’s talk this out, don’t fight.”
“Family?” Luo Qiaoqiao pouted with dissatisfaction. “Who’s family with her?”
As for Shen Shuanglian, the moment Chen Yin stood in front of her, she immediately withdrew her aura, as if afraid of hurting him.
Hearing Chen Yin’s words, Shen Shuanglian’s eyes were filled with bewilderment for a moment. She lowered her head slightly and murmured almost inaudibly:
“Family…”
“Ah, it’s all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!”
Chen Yin continued to try and mediate. “Can’t we all just go to the Fairy Conference peacefully? It’s not good for girls to always be fighting. You’ll get wrinkles and age faster.”
“Senior Sister, don’t worry, Sister Qiaoqiao just wants to invite me to the Fairy Conference. She doesn’t have any ill intentions.”
Hearing the term “Sister Qiaoqiao,” Shen Shuanglian froze for a moment, then her eyes involuntarily lowered.
“Is that so…”
Looking at Shen Shuanglian, Chen Yin suddenly realized that this might be a perfect opportunity for him to escape.
“But,” he suddenly said with a troubled expression, “I’m here to escort my Junior Sister to the competition. She’s waiting for me, and I can’t just leave with Sister Qiaoqiao. But Sister Qiaoqiao’s invitation is so hard to refuse…”
With this simple mention, Shen Shuanglian seemed to understand instantly. She looked up at Chen Yin:
“You don’t want to go with her?”
“Cough… it’s not that I don’t want to.”
Chen Yin coughed lightly. “But I really have unfinished business and can’t delay it.”
“I understand.”
Shen Shuanglian nodded and turned to Luo Qiaoqiao. “Let him come with me.”
“Heh, who do you think you are? Ordering me around?” Luo Qiaoqiao raised her head disdainfully. “I don’t care about your Frost Moon Sword Immortal title.”
Then, she turned back to Chen Yin, her eyes filled with resentment and grievance.
“Didn’t you promise to come with me?”
“I’m truly sorry.” Chen Yin could only cup his hands helplessly. “Sister Qiaoqiao’s invitation is hard to refuse, but I really have something I can’t get out of.”
“I’ll come find you after I’m done, okay?”
“No!” Luo Qiaoqiao grabbed his sleeve anxiously. “What if you abandon me and run away again?”
“Today, I must take you with me. No one can stop me.” With that, she turned to Shen Shuanglian with a murderous look.
Shen Shuanglian replied seriously, “He’s a disciple of the Mist Spirit Sect. He should come with me.”
Seeing the increasingly dangerous looks in the eyes of the two beautiful fairies, about to clash again, Chen Yin took a deep breath.
The next moment, a sigh escaped his lips:
“That’s enough.”
His voice was enough to dissipate the auras of both Luo Qiaoqiao and Shen Shuanglian. Their expressions also became slightly tense.
“I’m not an object.” His gaze suddenly became calm and serious, his voice a little colder.
“I didn’t…” Luo Qiaoqiao’s voice softened. She couldn’t help but tug at Chen Yin’s sleeve, looking at him cautiously. “Are you angry?”
Shen Shuanglian’s eyes were also filled with unease.
Chen Yin shook his head.
“Silk-Robe Fairy, I appreciate your kindness, but I really have important matters to attend to and can’t fulfill your request.”
“If you truly wish to see me, I’ll come find you after the Fairy Conference.”
Luo Qiaoqiao didn’t dare to say anything more and simply nodded obediently. “Okay… I’ll wait for you.”
Then Chen Yin turned to Shen Shuanglian and cupped his hands slightly:
“Thank you, Senior Sister, for helping me out. However, my Junior Sister is still waiting for me in the city, and I need to go back to her. I won’t be traveling with you.”
“Senior Sister, you represent the main sect, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for you to be seen too closely with someone from a branch like me. I wish you a safe journey.”
Shen Shuanglian instinctively opened her mouth to speak, but she stopped herself.
Her eyes held a well-hidden bitterness.
After a moment, she lowered her gaze and whispered softly:
“…Okay.”
“Take care.”
With that, she seemed to cast one last lingering glance before turning and leaving with the Mist Spirit Sect disciples.
Luo Qiaoqiao stuck out her tongue at Shen Shuanglian’s retreating figure, then took Chen Yin’s hand reluctantly.
“Then, I’ll be going now.”
“You must come find me after the Fairy Conference.” She swayed his hand gently, her eyes filled with a pitiful resentment.
“If you dare break your promise and run away, I’ll chase you to the ends of the earth.”
With that, she shook her little fist threateningly.
Chen Yin nodded helplessly. “I promise.”
Only then did Luo Qiaoqiao turn and rejoin the Heavenly Net Sect disciples.
But before leaving, she suddenly turned around and shouted at Chen Yin.
“Chen Yin—”
“If I win the championship at the Fairy Conference and become the Number One Fairy…”
“Will you come with me?”
Chen Yin was stunned for a moment, then smiled silently.
“You don’t need to be the Number One Fairy.”
“In my heart, you’re already stunning enough.”
Hearing these words, Luo Qiaoqiao beamed with joy, her fiery red figure disappearing into the forest in an instant.
After everyone had left, the forest returned to its tranquil state, filled with the sounds of birdsong and flowing water, with only the startling sword scar on the ground as a reminder of what had transpired.
…He never thought that his usual playful flirting skills would save his life today.
Women were truly hard to understand.
Chen Yin sighed softly, reverting back to his carefree and lazy demeanor, and slowly strolled back towards the city.
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