Chapter 952: The Two Helping Each Other

Chapter 952: The Two Helping Each Other

The commotion caused by Lin Nuo’s confrontation with them had already disturbed the nearby crowd, leading to a wave of panic as the common people mistakenly thought a riot had broken out and ran away in fright.

Qin Shili and Su Kexin had also arrived at the scene, realizing that something seemed to be amiss.

“Master, teacher, senior martial brother. Please don’t fight!”

Su Kexin cried out anxiously; how could she not be worried about fellow disciples fighting? They were all family.

Not only did Su Kexin shout out, but she even rushed between them, assuming the role of the peacekeeper.

With her arrival, Lin Nuo could no longer continue fighting.

When there were too many people involved in a fight, things often got messy, and if it escalated, it could unintentionally hurt her. He was someone who didn’t fear death, yet here she was, blocking the way. If something went wrong and she got hurt, it could lead to a significant uproar, and that would be disastrous.

Well, for now, suffering the damage from the Great威天龙’s golden light and being limited in strength, plus the fact that they were outnumbered, made it unwise to engage.

If Su Kexin exploded with the Great威天龙, she might become the villainous destroyer right then and there.

Lin Nuo sheathed his sword, his cold indifference and disdain still present.

“Senior brother…”

Su Kexin whispered anxiously, unsure of what to say.

She felt so helpless, completely unable to understand Lin Nuo’s thoughts and intentions. Even the illusions that had appeared before remained a mystery to her until this day.

However, at least he had finally stopped, so that was a somewhat good result, right? Of course, she felt that Lin Nuo wouldn’t easily let this go.

It was true that the master didn’t value him enough, but Master Zhao definitely regarded him highly; that was evident to all. So why did the senior brother harbor such resentment?

“Kexin, Shili, this is not your concern. Stand back.”

Master Zhao issued a stern order. However, at that moment, Qin Shili and Su Kexin didn’t immediately comply with his command; they didn’t step away right away.

“Are you planning to defy the master’s orders?”

“Master, perhaps Lin Nuo isn’t as terrible as you imagine. At the very least, he annihilated Dong Wei and accomplished what our Xuanyun Sect dared not do. This already shows concern for the world. Everything looks like it does on the surface, but that is not the mindset you have taught us—being deceived by appearances.”

Qin Shili stepped forward to counter Master Zhao. At this moment, she firmly stood by Lin Nuo’s side, particularly since they were going to be family in the future.

“Shili, you don’t understand what he just said. Liu Shuqin has always been righteous within our sect, a role model for the disciples. Since entering the sect, she has had no blemishes. For her to suddenly take the path of corruption is indeed strange. Besides, he claims that Liu Shuqin willingly follows him, which suggests he may have used some means to mislead her. Moreover, he just attacked us, clearly showing malice; this is a grave taboo in our sect.”

Master Zhao spoke earnestly, condemning Lin Nuo.

“Master, as it stands, Liu Shuqin hasn’t committed any wrongdoing; we may be overestimating the demons’ influence. I believe they have their reasons.”

Qin Shili continued to argue, trying to justify Lin Nuo.

“Shili, you know that anyone who comes into contact with it, regardless of intent, has already violated sect rules. They should be punished, and they have betrayed the Xuanyun Sect, so there should be no objections.”

Master Zhao remained steadfast in his view. At this point, Lin Nuo let out a cold laugh.

“You, surnamed Zhao, should take care of yourself. Do you think everyone in the Xuanyun Sect is noble? Ha, your bunch is more cunning than the next. Since you’re out here, it might be wise to return and check if your position on your mountain still exists.”

“What do you mean?”

“Rules? You dare to talk about rules? Look at the mistakes made by the few people under Zhang Yuanxu, and you’re still trying to protect them. You emphasize equality, but it all comes down to interests. You didn’t dare to act against Dong Wei out of self-interest. You, surnamed Zhao, what you’re in contact with violates sect rules, and there are those who are in contact with even more horrific things. Well, you’ll get a taste of it later.”

“Lin Nuo, are you trying to stir discord among our sect’s cultivators?”

“Ha.”

Lin Nuo fully retracted his sword, sneering scornfully.

The Xuanyun Sect was in chaos, Zifeng Valley was in chaos, various sects were in chaos; amidst this turmoil, it was truly a grand feast.

The so-called righteous factions were merely clad in hypocritical robes, each with their own ulterior motives.

Even the immortals of Zifeng Valley were not united in heart; how could they talk of slaying demons and exterminating evil for the world? They were, in a sense, recognized by the common folk as demon practitioners.

“Honestly, if you want to hunt me down, I’m ready anytime. What? I’m so wicked that you’re going to drag me back?”

“Lin Nuo, you…”

Master Zhao was certainly angry, yet considering they were in the capital, starting a brawl would bring calamity to the people.

Or perhaps he could try using a binding spirit technique to see if it would work.

Forget it, he couldn’t; Lin Nuo’s Wind Spirit Root was with him, and his mastery of wind techniques had reached an astonishing level. His speed was incredible, and his sensitivity was remarkable.

Such a genius, yet he leaned toward the demonic path; this was likely a catastrophe for the world.

“Master, look, everyone in the capital regards senior brother as a hero. So why should we care about the place? What he has done showcases his righteousness, doesn’t it?”

Su Kexin immediately defended Lin Nuo, with these two young women keeping Master Zhao and Han Fairy in a difficult position.

Their hearts were with Lin Nuo, worried that these two might repeat Liu Shuqin’s path.

“Kexin, Shili, I can see you both have feelings for Lin Nuo. I only hope you maintain your sense of right and wrong. As cultivators in our sect, you cannot associate with him any further.”

“Absolutely not.”

Qin Shili directly refuted him.

“I’m sorry, I cannot do that. Many of my techniques have been taught to me by Lin Nuo. Without him, I wouldn’t be able to cultivate properly.”

“Han Fairy is your master; she should be the one to guide your technique.”

“Although my master possesses great abilities, perhaps I lack the aptitude to fully understand her teachings. On the contrary, Lin Nuo’s teachings have allowed me to reach new insights.”

Hearing their words, Lin Nuo couldn’t help but laugh.

Isn’t this just self-humiliation? What abilities does Han Fairy have? At most, she teaches some middle-tier techniques, and they’re so rigid. It should be said that the teachings within the Xuanyun Sect are all terribly rigid; the so-called tailored teaching doesn’t apply to exceptionally gifted disciples.

According to the development of the storyline, while Qin Shili had a strong start, she ended up stagnant and lost the correct guidance, stuck at the seventh level and unable to progress.

As for Su Kexin, she relied purely on explosive power; it had nothing to do with them.

“Master, senior brother has saved me multiple times; he is my lifesaver. Moreover, he often guides me, and I’m becoming more adept every day. The swords we wield, the Phoenix Twin Swords, have long established a bond; we cannot sever our connection. I believe in my senior brother; he is certainly not the villain you speak of. Please understand, Master.”

“If you persist in your opinions, you may be seen as traitors to the sect and risk being expelled,” Master Zhao threatened sternly.

“If that’s the case, we can only follow the sect’s rules.”

Qin Shili no longer beat around the bush; she made her stance clear and indicated that if it truly came to that, they would just leave.