I don't talk about love with my Martial Sister

Chapter 19

Though Shang Can's mind hadn't fully processed the strange things Yun Duan had just said, she quickly realized that Yun Duan's reputation among the cultivators was likely higher than she had imagined.

This was primarily evident in the silence that followed Yun Duan's audacious and shocking statement; none of the cultivators dared to voice any opposition to her.

"But... but..." Elder Huang was the only one still holding onto his views, anxiously advising, "After all, Yunzhong Jun has a special constitution, and it's too dangerous to accompany Shang Can..."

"It won't be."

However, this reasonable concern was immediately dismissed by Yun Duan. She shook her head, her tone returning to indifference. "She won't harm me."

The certainty in her voice jolted Shang Can back to reality. She hurriedly pulled her hand back from Yun Duan's, stepping back two paces as if trying to cover her tracks.

Yun Duan didn't press the matter; she merely tilted her head, her gaze warm and bright, like a deer gazing at the water's surface.

"...I truly disdain engaging in such petty acts."

"But that's not the only issue," Shang Can paused, laughing lightly. "How come no one thought to ask if I'm willing?"

This could only be blamed on the overwhelming aura that Yun Duan projected, which had shifted the dynamics of the conversation, making it seem less like a matter between Shang Can and the Heavenly Realm and more like a dispute involving Yun Duan and the Heavenly Realm.

At that moment, the cultivators seemed to remember that there was a dangerous individual nearby, and they looked at Shang Can as if waking from a dream. However, the combativeness had significantly diminished; among the crowd, at least seventy percent bore expressions of confusion, as if asking "So what do you think?" with no trace of their previous hostility.

These young cultivators really lacked a sense of urgency. Shang Can felt both frustrated and amused. Just as she was pondering how to respond, Yun Duan spoke up beside her.

"It's something that should be asked." After saying this, Yun Duan met Shang Can's gaze directly and bluntly asked, "So, do you want to?"

"......"

For some reason, that question felt off.

Shang Can furrowed her brow, hesitating.

Given the circumstances, agreeing to Yun Duan's proposal seemed like the most advantageous choice. Not only would it help her avoid a grueling battle with the cultivators, but it would also allow her to seek out that fake Shang Can without arousing suspicion.

The only thing that made her hesitate was the fact that Yun Duan wanted to accompany her.

Suppressing her doubts, Shang Can countered with a question, "Is Yunzhong Jun very free?"

"Yes." What was clearly a subtle rejection seemed to go over Yun Duan's head as she nodded without a second thought, confirming, "Very free."

"......Is that so?"

Abandoning her approach, Shang Can turned her gaze away from Yun Duan and waved toward Pei Chen.

"If it makes you feel safer to have a cultivator accompany me, could you send someone else? How about Kun Yao Jun instead?"

Her words sparked outrage among the cultivators, who shouted, "Why are you being so picky!" and "Is this a shopping trip?" Shang Can pretended not to hear and avoided looking at Yun Duan, hoping Pei Chen would pick up on her unspoken plea. Yet, he sincerely shook his head.