Chapter 1092: Chapter 600: Women’s Scheming Against Each Other, Quite Unimpressive (Double-Length)

Will Shi Qingjun develop feelings for Young Master Xu?

Of course she will.

Ah Qing said firmly.

Just like a thief who assumes everyone’s hands are unclean, both are in the Qiankun Realm. If she can have feelings for him, why wouldn’t Shi Qingjun?

She likes Yun Qian, so could it be that Shi Qingjun doesn’t?

Therefore, beware Shi Qingjun.

When it comes to rivals in love, the fewer the better.

Everyone empathizes with others.

As Ah Qing grows fond of Xu Chang’an and starts caring about Yun Qian, she will view things from her own perspective.

In her eyes, Young Master Xu is so likable; even now, just sensing his gaze causes a flush on her fair skin... Compared to Shi Qingjun, the seemingly approachable Young Master is actually the one atop Frosty Heaven.

He seems to truly stand above, overlooking her, making her feel utterly small in his presence.

But unlike Shi Qingjun of the past, Young Master isn’t indifferent to her; not only does he always carry a gentle smile, but he also responds thoughtfully when she initiates conversation. This kind of feedback makes her insatiable.

Yet... this very warmth paradoxically offers her a sense of distance greater than Shi Qingjun ever did—more cruel than silence, disdain, or verbal rejection.

Ah Qing never expected that a gentle distance could be so difficult to bridge, but perhaps she’s broken... She truly loves this distant gentleness, almost overwhelmed to the point of losing herself. Perhaps it’s this distance that makes her heart race, making her feel that the respectful Young Master is worthy of admiration.

Admiration.

To the point that she can’t bear the thought of forcefully possessing him; even just thinking about it feels sinful.

Ah Qing took a deep breath, slowly watching Shi Qingjun before her.

This was the person she once liked.

Alright then.

She admitted it.

She used to like this girl because admiration is also a form of liking.

She always hoped to catch up to Immortal Chaoyun, to see her back and even walk alongside her, but now that Shi Qingjun stands before her, able to listen, analyze her words, cast strange glances, engage in close eye contact, and feel her breath and faint fruity scent...

No flutter of heart arises anymore, which seems rather ironic.

Turns out her so-called admiration was merely that, or rather, it was just a liking that pales in comparison to her current admiration for Young Master. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

She still likes Shi Qingjun now, even if Shi Qingjun might endanger her life, or even if Shi Qingjun seems mentally unstable, fallen from grace, liking is just liking.

But, it’s only liking.

Some things only reveal themselves after comparison.

Compared to the vision of Young Master Xu who held an umbrella for her, her feelings for Shi Qingjun were as insignificant as dust... There’s no doubt that if Young Master and Shi Qingjun appeared before her simultaneously, as time passes, as long as no words are exchanged, her gaze will never fall on Shi Qingjun.

"...?"

The atmosphere suddenly grew silent, and Shi Qingjun looked at Ah Qing puzzled, the latter’s gaze shifting from doubt to dread to reflection, leaving Shi Qingjun confused.

"You’ve arrived a bit late..." Ah Qing’s lips parted, uttering something Shi Qingjun didn’t understand.

"Late arrival?" Shi Qingjun tilted her head: "What do you mean?"

"No particular meaning."

Ah Qing, rarely without a sarcastic smile or retort, just smiled gently and lowered her head slowly.

Indeed.

Her liking was nothing but a cheap feeling.

Ah Qing didn’t know how to describe this sentiment; forcing it into words, it’s akin to longing for a toy immensely as a child, but unable to afford it and continually yearning... Yet as she’s grown wealthy, she no longer feels the urge to buy it.

Especially, Shi Qingjun’s sudden appearance didn’t allow her any time for self-deception.

To know, she was seen by Shi Qingjun while she performed shamefully... Surprisingly, not a shred of embarrassment or anger surfaced, proving that Shi Qingjun indeed lost her status in her heart.

Such deep emotional truths; she cannot deceive herself.

Suddenly, Ah Qing felt a pang of sorrow.

Not because she couldn’t approach Shi Qingjun, but because she had even forgotten the desire to do so.

So.

With this experience, Ah Qing will now pay attention to her feelings; since she cares for Young Master, no matter what difficulties arise, she will not give up, she won’t let Young Master become another regret in her heart—even if she never attains him, as long as she continues to like him, this feeling will bring her joy.

"Sometimes, I truly cannot fathom what cultivation is for." Ah Qing murmured: "Being an ordinary couple for a lifetime seems rather pleasant."

"..." Shi Qingjun, upon hearing this, gazed deeply at her.

Confusion.

Bewilderment.

Regret.

These emotions shouldn’t appear in a Qiankun Realm cultivator; their Dao Hearts are refined over countless years, how could they waver due to external factors?

Under normal circumstances, Ah Qing expressing such thoughts, genuinely feeling cultivation isn’t necessary... her Dao Heart might have shattered, rather than merely giving off an aura of overwhelming destiny from just her avatar.